The third release in the hugely popular Renaissance Series from Teeling. This has been aged for a total of 18 years with a final finishing period in Muscat wine casks. Offering a different style to the previous releases this is very much in the tropical fruit spectrum with mango, pineapple and citrus to the fore and even a touch of mint and pear drops. A lively and more-ish single malt that is best served straight in a good nosing glass where the vibrant aromas can be savoured. Limited to just 9000 bottles and bottled at 46%.

see also:

The Renaissance series n°1
https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/144507

The Renaissance series n°2
https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/165993

Über-Fruity

Teeling's first Renaissance was an 18-year-old finished in Madeira and I found it to be nothing short of brilliant. The second on Australian Shiraz Casks was absolutely not inferior. The expectations for this third release – launched more than a year ago and this time with a finish at Muscat Wine Casks – are also high.

Oh, wow, I've only just poured out the whisky and the room fills with delicious notes of tropical fruit. Nice and waxy on pineapple, quince, apricots and a cartload of fresh mango. Bergamot oil, aniseed and the zest of an overripe orange. And then a good dash of acacia honey on top. You guessed it: blissful nose that is thoroughly Irish.

The body is fairly light, but on the palate it is an absolute feast! All the tropical fruit of the nose comes back, but is enhanced with strawberries, fresh figs, peach and green grapes. Soft bitterness as of grapefruit, while an equally soft touch of pepper gives it some warmth. A fresh lift is provided by something reminiscent of menthol. What a belter!

The finish is long, über-fruity and gently drying.

This Renaissance also exceeds expectations. Is worth his 130 EUR! Thank you, Benny, for this pure indulgence.

One of the best Irish in a long time. Complex and very balanced with extremely ingenious fruit notes.

nose

Exotic fruity notes of pineapple, unripe mango, papaya, oranges, but also green apple, in addition to the beautiful fruity notes, there is also a lovely sweetness of white chocolate, fondant and marzipan.

The nose is reflected well in the taste, with clear wood spice in the finish. This is how it becomes in the finish, almond-tart, but also walnut-like with vanilla and cocoa. The finish remains medium to long.