1991 Teeling, Vintage Reserve Collection, 30-Year-Old, Single Malt Whiskey, Ireland (46%)

Impeccably soft on the palate, with a nose of sweet stone fruits and vibrant oak laying the groundwork, this 30-year-old Teeling is Irish Single Malt of the very highest calibre. The secondary maturation in ex-Sauternes casks has made what was undoubtedly a very fine whisky into something utterly delicious. A finish where touches of cacao intermingle with the earlier fruits and hints of woodsmoke makes this a sublime pairing for chocolate-based desserts.

Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (March 2023)