{"product_id":"killowen-rum-raisin-single-malt-irish-whiskey-700ml","title":"Killowen Rum \u0026 Raisin Single Malt Irish Whiskey 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKillowen Rum \u0026amp; 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKillowen, one of Ireland's smallest distilleries, was founded by distiller Brendan Carty and is known for hands-on production and experimental cask finishing. Rum \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA decadent dessert in a glass, it makes a memorable gift for whiskey adventurers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat, then add a little water to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIrish whiskey must be distilled and aged at least three years on the island of Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSingle malt whiskey is made from 100% malted barley at a single distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePedro Ximénez sherry casks lend deep, raisined sweetness, while dark rum casks add molasses and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCask strength means the whiskey is bottled without being cut with water, so it carries its full flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark brown sugar, rum-soaked raisins, dates and vanilla custard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses, dried fig and spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Killowen Distillery (Brendan Carty)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Bonded Experimental Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon casks, finished in PX sherry butts and dark rum casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 proof (55% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e County Down, Northern Ireland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat, then add water to taste. It pairs with rum and raisin ice cream, sticky toffee pudding or blue cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat inspired it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flavour of rum and raisin ice cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn PX sherry butts and dark rum casks after bourbon cask ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKillowen Distillery in County Down, founded by Brendan Carty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-whiskey\"\u003eWhiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Killowen Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023473307957,"sku":"VWS200433837","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-15261.webp?v=1793656750","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/killowen-rum-raisin-single-malt-irish-whiskey-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}