Killowen Rum & Raisin is a single malt Irish whiskey from the Bonded Experimental Series of Killowen Distillery in County Down, bottled at cask strength, 110 proof (55% ABV).
Killowen, one of Ireland's smallest distilleries, was founded by distiller Brendan Carty and is known for hands-on production and experimental cask finishing. Rum & Raisin is designed to recall the nostalgic flavour of rum and raisin ice cream: after ageing in bourbon casks, the single malt is divided and finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry butts and dark rum casks before being brought back together.
Expect dark brown sugar, rum-soaked raisins, honeyed dates, toasted oak and vanilla custard, with rich molasses sweetness, dried fig and spice on a long, warming finish.
A decadent dessert in a glass, it makes a memorable gift for whiskey adventurers.
Sip it neat, then add a little water to taste.
Irish whiskey must be distilled and aged at least three years on the island of Ireland.
Single malt whiskey is made from 100% malted barley at a single distillery.
Pedro Ximénez sherry casks lend deep, raisined sweetness, while dark rum casks add molasses and spice.
Cask strength means the whiskey is bottled without being cut with water, so it carries its full flavour.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Dark brown sugar, rum-soaked raisins, dates and vanilla custard.
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Palate: Molasses, dried fig and spice.
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Finish: Long and warming.
Specifications
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Producer: Killowen Distillery (Brendan Carty)
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Style: Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Bonded Experimental Series
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Cask / Finish: Bourbon casks, finished in PX sherry butts and dark rum casks
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Proof / ABV: 110 proof (55% ABV)
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Region: County Down, Northern Ireland
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat, then add water to taste. It pairs with rum and raisin ice cream, sticky toffee pudding or blue cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
What inspired it?
The flavour of rum and raisin ice cream.
How is it finished?
In PX sherry butts and dark rum casks after bourbon cask ageing.
Who makes it?
Killowen Distillery in County Down, founded by Brendan Carty.
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