Glendalough Pot Still is a triple-distilled single pot still Irish whiskey, aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in virgin Irish oak casks made from trees grown in the Wicklow Mountains, bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV).
Inspired by its home in the Wicklow Mountains just outside Dublin, Glendalough wanted to capture the flavor of where it comes from. The Irish oaks surrounding the distillery offered the perfect way to do that: the whiskey is finished in 250-liter hogsheads of slow-toasted, sustainably harvested Irish oak. The mash bill follows the pot still tradition, one part malted barley to two parts unmalted Irish barley.
After about three years in ex-bourbon barrels and its Irish oak finish, it shows creamy vanilla, banana custard, spice and herbs, with cinnamon, maple, citrus and charry oak. The palate is smooth and creamy, with a spicy, warm, lingering finish. It has won gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the New York International Spirits Competition and Meininger's ISW.
It is a distinctive gift for Irish whiskey fans.
Irish pot still whiskey, made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley, is a style unique to Ireland, prized for its creamy texture and spice.
Irish oak is denser and more tannic than American oak, so a short finish adds a lot of spice and structure.
Triple distillation, a hallmark of Irish whiskey, gives a smoother, lighter spirit.
Tasting Notes
-
Nose: Creamy vanilla, banana custard, spice and herbs.
-
Palate: Smooth and creamy, with cinnamon, maple and citrus.
-
Finish: Spicy, warm and lingering.
Specifications
-
Brand: Glendalough, Wicklow
-
Style: Single pot still Irish whiskey, triple distilled
-
Mash Bill: 1:2 malted to unmalted Irish barley
-
Casks: Ex-bourbon, finished in virgin Wicklow-grown Irish oak hogsheads
-
Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV)
-
Region: Ireland
-
Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a drop of water, or mix an Irish whiskey highball. It pairs with soda bread, aged cheddar or apple crumble.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is special about the casks?
Virgin Irish oak from trees grown in the Wicklow Mountains.
What is pot still whiskey?
Irish whiskey from malted and unmalted barley, distilled in pot stills.
What is the proof?
86 proof (43% ABV).
Explore more in our Irish Whiskey collection.
