Glendalough Double Barrel is an Irish single grain whiskey from Glendalough, Ireland's first craft distillery, matured in flame-charred ex-bourbon American oak and finished in Oloroso sherry casks from Montilla, bottled at 84 proof (42% ABV).
The bottle bears the image of St. Kevin, the legendary 6th-century monk who founded a monastery in the beautiful valley of Glendalough in the Wicklow Mountains. The whiskey breaks from heavy traditional blends to show how light, complex grain spirit can shine with an innovative wood program.
It is distilled in a Coffey still, itself an Irish invention, from a mash of Irish malted barley and corn, creating a light, floral grain whiskey. It spends around three and a half years in flame-charred ex-bourbon American oak, then is finished in Oloroso casks from Montilla, a small town in the rolling hills of the Spanish countryside. The bourbon barrels add sweet, smooth vanilla, while the Oloroso casks layer on dried fruit and slightly nutty flavors.
Sweet and creamy on the palate, it brings butterscotch, honey and peppercorn from the bourbon casks, with dried fruit returning through notes of maraschino cherries and a pinch of brown sugar. The double-barrel maturation makes it smooth and well rounded, with an accessible sweetness and no harsh burn.
It has won a Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Gold at the 2024 New York International Spirits Competition. Enjoy it neat, on ice or in a whiskey highball.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Vanilla, honey, dried fruit.
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Palate: Sweet and creamy; butterscotch, honey, peppercorn, maraschino cherry.
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Finish: Smooth, brown sugar, nutty.
Specifications
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Distillery: Glendalough Distillery, Wicklow, Ireland
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Style: Single grain Irish whiskey
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Mash: Irish malted barley and corn, Coffey still
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Casks: Ex-bourbon American oak, finished in Montilla Oloroso
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Proof / ABV: 84 proof (42% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or on ice, or make a highball with ginger ale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is on the label?
St. Kevin, the 6th-century monk who founded a monastery at Glendalough.
How is it matured?
In ex-bourbon American oak, then finished in Oloroso sherry casks.
What awards has it won?
Double Gold at San Francisco and Gold at the 2024 New York International Spirits Competition.
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