J. J. Corry
Single Malt Irish Whiskey, 'The Flintock, Batch 5 - 21 Years Old'
Single Malt Irish Whiskey, 'The Flintock, Batch 5 - 21 Years Old'
- Limited edition single malt Irish whiskey blended and bottled by J.J. Corry in Cooraclare, County Clare
- Blended by J.J. Corry founder Louise McGuane
- Batch 5, Spring 2024 Edition
- Aged a minimum 21 years
- Vatting of 6 ex-bourbon casks of single malt Irish whiskey distilled at Bushmills
- Finished in Fino sherry butts from Bodegas Garvey in Jerez for 18 months
- Aromas of jasmine, almond, grapefruit zest, and white chocolate lead to bracing lemon curd and mint on the palate with a hint of nougat on the finish
- 1200 bottles released
- No artificial coloring
- Non-chill filtered; 46% ABV
With a name inspired by an antique pistol found in the rafters of J.J. Corry’s 17th-century tasting barn, the Flintlock range features the rackhouse’s mature stock in limited edition blends and finishes. This Irish single malt was blended with the brand’s fruit-forward house style in mind before the finesse of a Fino-sherry finish was added, imparting nuanced grape and floral character.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Ireland
Spirit Type:
Scotch / UK Whisky
Spirit Sub Type:
Single Malt / Malt / Pure Malt
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | UK-XJJ-03-05 | 6/750ml |
Press & Reviews
VinePair
Score
95
Date
2025-03-13
"With just 1,200 bottles released globally, this whiskey definitely lives up to its seek out status. So why should you do so? Beyond the simple economics of supply and demand, there are some important technical considerations: This single malt was bottled at 21 years old, without chill filtration or additives, and at an assertive 46-percent ABV. Price-wise, you typically have to pay much more than the MSRP of this release for a bottle boasting those stats in the Irish whiskey realm. And more important than all of the production details, this is simply a delicious single malt. Its main beauty lies in its tropical, floral profile — an ethereal sweet spot that only some of the world's great whiskeys land upon during their journey from fresh youthfulness to dried, complex, and savory maturity. There's no hint of a bitter finish or over-reliance on oak; no heavy-handed influence from fancy finishing casks or complex mash bills, either. Simply put, less is infinitely more in this exceptional single malt."