Powers John Lane 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey

Powers John’s Lane 12 Year Old is a bold, richly layered rendition of Irish single pot still whiskey. With its earthy‑tobacco nose, luscious fruit and honey palate, fine texture, and generous finish, it embodies tradition and complexity. A rewarding dram that bridges Irish warmth with pot still sophistication.

🏛️ Heritage & Craft

• Named after the original John’s Lane Distillery in Dublin (est. 1791), this whiskey carries on the legacy of traditional single pot still methods—made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley in pot stills and triple‑distilled—all crafted at Midleton Distillery, Co. Cork 

• Aged 12 years in a blend of ex‑bourbon American oak and a touch of Oloroso sherry cask for added richness and balance 

👃 Nosing Notes

• Rich, dark aromas of earthy leather, charred wood, dark chocolate, treacle toffee, and dried apricot, with subtle tobacco and leathery undertones 

• Some reviewers note honey, fruit, cinnamon, and even solder-smoke accents, adding complexity 

👅 Palate & Texture

• Full-bodied and rich—initial spice gives way to notes of vanilla, honeyed dried fruit (apricot, raisin), and creamy butterscotch, layered with warm baking spices 

• Silky, oily mouthfeel with polished tannins; a late-wave of cinnamon and pepper provides warming depth 

🔚 Finish

• Long and persistent: toasted oak, honey, dried fruit and gentle spice round out the finish with a smooth, satisfying echo 

🏆 Character & Recognition

• Bottled at robust 46% ABV (92 proof), non‑chill‑filtered, preserving texture and full flavor 

• Awarded Irish Whiskey of the Year 2012 by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, recognized for its depth 

• Fans appreciate this as a bolder, more classical style of Irish single pot still, especially compared to modern Redbreast expressions 

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Ideally sipped neat or with a splash of water to open the aromatics.

• Inspires classic cocktails: a Sherry‑wist Old Fashioned or a robust Irish Sour highlight its spiced‑honey layers.