Review
By Jonny McCormickTwo key features make this beautiful single pot still from The Shed Distillery stand out. Crafted by head distiller Brian Taft from a combination of malted and unmalted Irish barley as well as Irish Barra oats, it's fully matured—rather than merely finished—in Sicilian marsala casks. It opens with fragrant aromas of honey, apricot, florals, and clove-studded oranges. The luscious mouthfeel bursts with flavors of honey-drizzled stone fruits, mango, papaya, and pot still spices, and its seamless integration of flavors makes it well worth seeking out.
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Serie O Perfecto
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Why This Pairing Works
This delicate Lowland malt's raisin and coffee bean notes harmonize with the Serie O's cocoa and dried cherry character. The cigar's earthy cedar complements the whiskey's subtle menthol freshness, while both share a gentle warmth—honey in the dram, caramel in the smoke—that rewards patient sipping.