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The Quiet Man 8 Year Old

The Quiet Man 8 Year Old

(0.75l, 40%)


7.7/10
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$40.99
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New kid on the block. A lot of action, little talk.

As you might have guessed, the Quiet Man is a new actor on the international Whiskey stage. The Whiskey is a product of a partnership between the St. Louis based Luxco Company and Niche Drinks in Derry, Northern Ireland. This is the first Irish Whiskey bottled in Derry in well over a 100 years. They’re getting their spirit elsewhere for now, but a new distillery is in the works as well. That’s great news for them and for Irish Whiskey in general, which is running low on supply as it is.

The Quiet Man brand was born when Ciaran Mulgrew, the founder of Niche Drinks, decided to create a Whiskey to honor his father. The latter was a Belfast bartender for 50 years and was, like any good bartender, true to the code and told no tales — he was indeed The Quiet Man or as they say in Ireland, "An Fear Ciuin." Their handcrafted Whiskey is distilled in traditional Irish Whiskey pot stills, matured in oak barrels and recasked in first-fill bourbon casks. The fact that finishing takes place in barrels that previously held only Bourbon, gives this dram a bit of a special twist and originality.

Their flagship is currently the Quiet Man 8 YO, single malt bottled at 40% ABV and aged for 8 years. Although we’re dealing with a relatively young dram (and a young brand!), we can safely vouch it can spar with the big boys when it comes to flavor and complexity, while retaining that classic smooth finish synonymous with Irish Whiskey. If you’re looking for a gateway into the world of Irish Whiskey, this is a good place to start. If you know your way around them already, you’ve got a new friend on the other side of the bar. The Quiet Man.
  • Category
    Irish Whiskey
  • Style
    Single Malt Irish Whiskey
  • Region
    Derry
  • Country
    Ireland
  • Alcohol
    40%
  • Distillery
    The Quiet Man Craft Distillery
  • Age
    8 Year Old

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malty
apricot
cinnamon
orange
vanilla
spicy
citrus
honey
sweet
What does The Quiet Man 8 Year Old taste like?

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Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color 
Golden Amber

Nose / Aroma / Smell 
Vanilla, malt and citrus

Flavor / Taste / Palate 
Apricot, cinnamon, orange with malt notes throughout.

Finish
Smooth and gentle if a little spicy.

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Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of The Quiet Man 8 Year Old
Ross
Ross,
This is fine, but truthfully I didn't pick too much of interest up from it other than the fruity kick. No real length to it, but a grand drink. Would I specifically order it/buy it again - probably not.
 
David
David,
Very smooth, can definitely taste the apricot and citrus coming through. Very easy to enjoy on the rocks
 
Gregory
Gregory,
Good for mixing and shots not very full flavour profile
 
guest
guest,
Very good my first Irish whiskey I tried beside the common whiskeys like Jameson. And I enjoyed is a lot.
 
Robert
Robert,
Smooth, yet enticing. Vanilla and a bit of spice on the pallet. Recommended at a high degree
 
Stuart
Stuart,
Perfect every night whiskey. Pour. Wait 10 minutes. Enjoy.
 
Richard
Richard,
The Quiet Man regular is the whiskey that got my attention. My local spirits merchant was out of it but had the 8 year, so I purchased it instead. And as good as the regular is, the 8 year left it in the dust. Since I am new to whiskeys in general, and Irish whiskeys in particular, I cannot yet begin to claim the ability to pick out flavors. But I know what I like. And I really like this one.
 
Dustin
Dustin,
I didn't much care of this one. It almost seemed more like a scotch with the smokiness. Seemed overly harsh for me.
 
Dennis
Dennis,
Very good, If you like Irish Whiskey you'll love this, If it was easier to find it would be in my bar all the time
 
Luke
Luke,
Very smooth, easy to sip neat
 
guest
guest,
I love the softness
 
Dennis
Dennis,
Very good, I would keep a bottle of this at my bar
 
David
David,
Discovered this gem while visiting Chicago.
 
Leslie
Leslie,
Very pleasant initial citrus notes and a finish that’s oaky and spicy. Would have in home bar. This is a correction to the review which only showed 4 stars
 
Kyle
Kyle,
Mild, smooth, and light.
 
Bart
Bart,
smooth, great sipping, great smokey smell, with just enough vanilla tongue to enjoy!
 
jeff
jeff,
Quite a nice, if "young", Irish single malt. More enjoyable if sipped while watching the movie of the same name ;-)
 
Brian
Brian,
Pleasant aftertaste. Good balance of sweetness.
 
Brian
Brian,
Smooth. Goes down easy without ice.
 
Caleb
Caleb,
The smell kind of put me off but mix it with some coke or Pepsi and it makes a nice drink.
 
Kevin
Kevin,
Love it!! Quietman is my every day sipping whiskey. Very smooth. Not harsh or too sweet. My son got it for me last year for Father's Day and have been drinking it ever since. I even keep a bottle in my desk at the office!!
 
guest
guest,
It didnt burn make me cringe or give me a headache. I like it so much the store is out. Nothing til end of March. So I wait. Love quiet man.
 
Charles
Charles,
Not bad
 
Justin
Justin,
One of my favorite traditional Irish whiskeys. Smooth through and through and not too sweet or rich. The 8 year is significantly better than the standard blend and worth the jump in price.
 
Aaron
Aaron,
Super smooth and light
 
Jim
Jim,
To me did not find anything special about it. Just another decent Irish whiskey
 
Brandon
Brandon,
Fine but unremarkable
 
George
George,
Bought as gift on request. Very favored results in Thank you note.
 
David
David,
Enjoyable and smooth, another great Irish whiskey.
 
James
James,
Rich flavors and an interesting finish - i would have this agin
 
John
John,
This a very pleasant, smooth Irish. I will continue to reorder and keep it on hand.
 
Josh
Josh,
Not the greatest...yet! Try it now and see how it matures in the coming years.
 
Don
Don,
I liked the drink but not as much as I had thought I would. I had read so much about the Quiet Man but it did not live up to all the "write-ups" that I had read prior to the purchase. I may purchase it again, but then again, I may try something else before I purchase this again.
 
Wayne
Wayne,
It is very smooth. I enjoy it very much!
 
John
John,
This will be ordered again, very smooth, no bite.
 
Ryan
Ryan,
great drink, smooth, sweet.
 
James
James,
Ironic this would show up on Flaviar. I happened to be sitting in a Pub in Derry 2 weeks ago, I saw the bottle on the shelf and inquired. Bartender told me it was a new, Local to Derry, distillery. Well sign me up!! Pour me a double and do not let the American accent fool you, water please, no ice. It was very smooth and very enjoyable. I had been drinking Powers and Bushmills the entire week I was there, except when I found Quiet Man. I set out to buy a bottle in Dublin at an off license before flying out, they did not have any. I was delighted to find it here upon my return home. So how was it? Well, maybe it was the setting I was in, I thought it was on level with Powers John Lane Reserve, not quite as smooth as a Bushmills 11+ y/o but a good sipping Whiskey nonetheless. Just ordered 2 bottles, one a gift for a good friend.
 
Jim
Jim,
Oakie initial taste and fruity on the back end. I would definitely purchase this again!
 
Peg
Peg,
Smooth, but with a character of its own.
 
Mark
Mark,
A splash of water made all the difference! I am adding this ot my favorites list!
 
Ryan
Ryan,
I enjoyed this whiskey. Even bough it as a gift for my father. Little burn, and the initial taste is mild, but builds on you.
 
Bill
Bill,
I'm a big fan of Irish whiskeys, but this one just didn't do it for me at all. I actually poured out the rest of the glass after 2 or 3 sips. It had a "greasy" finish to it, and frankly, I thought that the flavor profile was unimpressive.
 
John
John,
Brighter than the flavor profile would suggest - but a great Irish Whiskey.
 
Will
Will,
Smooth as silk, low burn, nice whiskey.
 
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