{"product_id":"aqua-vitae-2001-cooley-23-year-old-single-cask-single-malt-irish-whisky","title":"Aqua Vitae 2001 Cooley 23 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Irish Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAqua Vitae 2001 Cooley 23 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Irish Whisky\u003cspan\u003e is an exceptional long-aged Irish single malt distilled at Cooley in 2001 and matured for 23 years before bottling in 2025. Released as part of Aqua Vitae’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grand Fruit Gala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series under the title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Profound Resonance of Apple,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this remarkable single cask showcases the intensely fruit-driven character for which mature Cooley has become highly sought after. Maturation in an Amarone wine barrel brings an additional layer of richness and vinous depth to the naturally vibrant Irish spirit, resulting in a rare and distinctive expression bottled at natural cask strength of 55.9%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cooley Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aqua Vitae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Grand Fruit Gala – Profound Resonance of Apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 23 Years Old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 55.9%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amarone Barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 144980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutturn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 231 Bottles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAqua Vitae is an independent bottler recognised for distinctive single cask selections presented through highly artistic and collectible releases. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grand Fruit Gala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection explores the remarkable fruit character of mature Cooley spirit, with each bottling built around a different expression of fruit and accompanied by elaborate artwork. For this release, the combination of more than two decades of maturation and an ex-Amarone barrel amplifies Cooley’s naturally expressive orchard-fruit character, while the whisky is presented at cask strength, non-chill filtered and without added colouring to preserve the individual character of the cask.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn intensely fruit-driven nose opens with ripe red apples, baked orchard fruits and juicy pear, layered with honey, vanilla cream and the vinous richness of the Amarone cask. Deeper notes of red berries, grape skin, candied citrus and tropical fruit emerge alongside gentle oak spice and polished wood. The palate is rich and concentrated, delivering waves of sweet apple, stone fruit and fruit preserves balanced by creamy malt, warming spice and subtle tannins. The finish is long and expressive, leaving lingering orchard fruit, dried berries, citrus oils, vanilla and mature oak with a beautifully warming cask-strength intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Vitae","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54425012338998,"sku":null,"price":629.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/2558\/3414\/files\/9ab380ccb27bb9f03dbd0283dfd71d6b.jpg?v=1787239549","url":"https:\/\/hiliquor.com.au\/products\/aqua-vitae-2001-cooley-23-year-old-single-cask-single-malt-irish-whisky","provider":"Hi_liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}