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Oceanus Hibernicus

Posted by whiskeywench on

I hadn’t heard of this brand until recently, when I found myself staring at a bottle at my local Total Wine. The packaging immediately caught my attention. What really intrigued me, though, was the fact that it blends Scotch and Irish whiskeys, something I don’t recall seeing before, and at $35, the price felt right. Based on those three factors alone, it was shaping up to be a complete blind buy.

Before pulling the trigger, an associate happened to walk by, so I asked whether there was an open bottle available to sample. Luckily, there was. After tasting it, I knew right away this was a purchase I wouldn’t regret.

The website doesn’t provide much detail about the brand itself, so here’s what we’ve gathered. It’s a blend of Scotch single malt and Irish whiskey, featuring malts from Highland, Speyside, Lowland, and Islay. Let’s dive in.

Nose: wood, vanilla and fruit

Palate: fruity, with light sweetness, vanilla and subtle smoke

Finish: spices and light smoke

ABV: 43% | Cost: $35

Since I bought the bottle after sampling it, it’s no surprise that I’m a fan. There’s something genuinely unique, and surprisingly complex, about this whiskey. The blend works in a way that harmoniously brings out the best of both the Irish and Scotch whiskies. You get a subtle smokey note that’s beautifully balanced by the fruity and sweet characteristics coming from the Irish whiskey and the other Scotch components in the blend.

I also noticed that it continued to improve in the days after opening the bottle, which was a pleasant bonus. Overall, this was a great purchase and one I’d confidently recommend trying. I’d also suggest always asking an associate if sampling is available, you might be surprised how often it is. At the end of the day, this is an easy-sipping, affordable dram, and for me, that’s a huge win.

Cheers!

Note: The contents on my blog are solely my opinion. To me every palate is different! Although I may or may not like a product, I always recommend people to try it and make up their own minds.

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