My focus in the world of whiskey this week is on the high-quality affordability presented by Keeper’s Heart Irish + American Whiskey. Crafted by Master Distiller Brian Nation and High West Distillery founder David Perkins, Keeper’s Heart is an approachable and award-winning whiskey that reflects the breadth of experience of its creators.

I love every expression I’ve reviewed from High West Distillery, and I expected only the best from this collaboration between Perkins and Nation, who is a master of the craft in his own right having previously distilled for such Irish heavy hitters as Jameson and Redbreast. Keeper’s Heart Whiskey was conceptualized by cousins Patrick and Michael O’Shaughnessy, and the whiskey is housed in Minnesota-based O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co.  

Keeper’s Heart Irish + American Whiskey is blended with American Rye (95%) aged over 4 years in Virgin American Oak barrels, Irish Maize/Malt grain, and triple distilled pot still Irish whiskey from malted and unmalted barley, both aged over 4 years in Refill American Bourbon barrels.

Available for $29.99 online, and I highly suggest snatching up this fiery little number to add to your favorite cocktail for a springtime poker night. I am not surprised to see that Keeper’s Heart Irish + American Whiskey has won gold in so many competitions, as it’s a prideworthy and creative blend that is beyond pleasing to the palate.

Aesthetic:

This whiskey is light, mellow yellow hue.

Nose:

Lovely notes of ginger and sugar cane, with melon and lemon wafting up after a few moments in the Glencairn. The nose is bright and promising.

Palate:

A lightness starts the tasting off right, unfolding along the palate, ending in a nice, long finish. Notes of apricot, cereal grains, and lemon pepper provide a savory tasting with just the right amount of sweetness without the danger of becoming syrupy.

Rating: 🥃🥃🥃.5/5

**This whiskey was provided as a review sample by those who created and released it. My reviews are my own, and I tell it how I taste it.**