Kentucky Owl’s master blender, John Rhea, has partnered with scotch master blender, Maureen Robinson, to create the limited release Maighstir Edition whisky, a blend of scotch and bourbon.
The company stated that this was an unrepeatable unique blend: 4 year old, 5 year old, 8 year old, and 9 year old Kentucky straight bourbons with mash bills containing corn, wheat, and malted barley.
Maighstir directly translates to ‘master’ in Gaelic, and with Robinson’s 45-plus years of scotch whisky experience, that’s the level of confidence she brought to this collaboration.
“I was inspired by Kentucky Owl’s forward-thinking mindset; wanting to capitalise on current consumer interest in craft spirits.
“The Maighstir Project was a bit of an experiment. One that was incredibly enjoyable to be immersed in, and I think the final product really speaks to our combined creativity and love of dark spirits.”
On the nose of the Maighstir Edition is a sweet scent of small grains (wheat and barley) with a hint of caramel and vanilla. Tasting gives an initial hit of warmth and spice from the rye, which transitions to more citrus-forward flavours of orange and grapefruit with a velvety finish.
The Maighstir Edition is best enjoyed neat, or served over ice. The extremely limited blend is available at boozebud.com for RRP $249.90.
