Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey 70cl
A whiskey with two sides, double aged in Bourbon and Olorosso Sherry Casks to give a rich, decadent flavour
Description
Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey
Created by a group of friends who came from County Wicklow and Dublin, The Glendalough Distilley was born of a passion to revive the heritage of craft distilling in Ireland.
Glendalough itself is one of the most picturesque and visited valleys in Ireland. It is situated in County Wicklow, just south of Dublin within the Wicklow mountains.
Whilst this is a beautifully complex whiskey, it's also light and easily drinkable. The double barrel reference comes from the Single Grain whiskey being twice aged in barrels from either side of the Atlantic ocean, each giving distinct flavour notes.
The first barrels are American Oak Bourbon Barrels. These bring notes of vanilla, and sweet honey. These are the base flavours on this whiskey.
The second barrels are Spanish Oak Oloroso barrels, which come from the small Andalisian town of Montilla (which is famous for the PX grape). This spanish oak adds layers of nuttiness, and dried fruits.
On the nose there is a rich aroma, with dark fruits coming through - almost reminiscent of rich dried fruit puddings. This is joined by a delicate floral note, lemongrass, a hint of citrus and a touch of nutmeg.
On the palate this is a delicious sweet and smooth flavour. Butterscotch, brown sugar and honey blend perfectly into dried fruits, a hint of peppercorns and maraschino cherries.
The finish is of ginger spice, hints of almond and it ends grounded with a perfect earthiness.
Fun Fact: The monk with his arms raised, seen on all Glendalough's bottles, is St. Kevin of Glendalough. An Irish legend, originally born of Irish Royalty who was said to have lived over 1400 years ago.
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Perfect Serve
We love the flavours this whiskey brings, due to its double ageing. Enjoy this simply, on its own, over a little ice or with (just a splash) of water.
