Fercullen Premium Blend, is a blend of Cooley distilled malt and grain (distilled by Noel Sweeney before he moved to Powerscourt), which is aged in ex-bourbon barrels before being blended and bottled at 40% ABV (80 Proof). Colour: Straw Gold. Nose: Sweet grain forward nose, with sweet vanilla, citrus, honey, with an underlayer of malt and the signature Cooley distillate tropical fruit notes. A delightful combination of vanilla, honey, pineapple, plumb and sweet grain. Palate: The palate is fantastically balanced. It opens to a crisp wood sweetness that pairs elegantly with the sweet undertones from the grain. Biscuity, malt notes swiftly follow behind, before developing into hints of pineapple and guava. Finish: The tropical fruits from the malt whiskey shine bright in this blend, working harmoniously with the underlying sweetness from the grain and the wood.