Since its inception in 2018, Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey has introduced a variety of expressions, including its flagship blended Irish whiskey, an apple-flavored option, and a limited-edition 13-year-old single malt. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the brand is set to release Proper No. Twelve Black Reserve Irish Whiskey, a blend that combines single malt and grain whiskey.

The Black Reserve is matured for a minimum of four years in heavily charred American oak barrels that previously contained bourbon. This distinct aging process enhances the whiskey’s flavor profile, contributing intense notes of toasted wood and rich caramel.

Produced at the historic Bushmills Distillery in Northern Ireland, which has been operational since 1784, the whiskey is bottled at 80-proof (40 percent ABV). Bushmills holds the distinction of being one of the oldest licensed distilleries in the world, having received its distilling license in 1608.

Lander Otegui, the executive vice president of marketing and innovation at Proximo Spirits, stated, "We want Black Reserve to reinforce what Proper No. Twelve has been about from the start: expert craftsmanship, approachability, and more than 400 years of whiskey production and blending expertise." He added that the balance of toasted wood and heartier caramel notes against gentle vanilla sweetness is a testament to the brand’s heritage.

Although Proper No. Twelve was founded by Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor, it is now owned by Proximo Spirits, which also owns the Bushmills brand and Jose Cuervo Tequila.

Proper No. Twelve Black Reserve is available for purchase at a suggested retail price of $33 for a 750 ml bottle. The brand recommends enjoying this whiskey neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails, such as an old-fashioned sweetened with a bit of honey.