Kilbeggan is Gaelic for 'little church'. Nose: Traces of sweet oloroso plus some sweet malt that over powers the clean grain. Taste: There is an abundant lushness, where the malt moves freely around the palate, gathering honey notes along the way. Finish: The dryness purveys with some genuine oaky tones coming through. Serving Suggestions: Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey can be served neat, on the rocks or with water to taste. It is also an excellent ingredient for cocktails & perfect with mixers. Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey first appeared as a John Locke's brand over 100 years ago & was sold successfully until Locke's distillery ceased production in the 1950's. Locke's distillery is the oldest continuously licensed whiskey distillery in the world dating back to 1757. Drawing on centuries of tradition & craft, Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey is distilled from the purest clear water & the finest malted Irish barley & maize, gently matured for long years in oak casks in the ancient warehouses in Kilbeggan & skilfully blended to create a whiskey of unique smoothness, character & balance. Cooley relaunched the Kilbeggan brand in 1994 & it has had continued success in the market place. Kilbeggan now has a new & exciting packaging.