Glendalough Single Grain Double Barrel Irish Whiskey is one of Ireland's most decorated grain whiskeys, with a trophy cabinet stretching back to 2015. It begins its life in flame-charred ex-bourbon American oak before being finished in Oloroso casks from Montilla, a small town found in the rolling hills of the Spanish countryside. Glendalough selects the bodega, the liquid, the casks, and the cooper in this region of Spain to deliver a terroir-driven sense of place, encapsulated in the whiskey when it enters these slow-toasted casks for finishing.

Why You'll Love It

This is a whiskey that punches well above its price point. The combination of bourbon maturation and Spanish Oloroso finishing creates a rich, layered flavour profile that is both approachable and genuinely complex. At 42% ABV it is easy-drinking and versatile, equally at home neat, over ice, or in a classic Hot Toddy. Gold at the 2024 New York International Spirits Competition and the 2024 Irish Whiskey Awards confirms what the palate already knows.

Distillery and Production

Glendalough Distillery, County Wicklow, Ireland. Single grain Irish whiskey, matured in flame-charred ex-bourbon American oak, finished in Oloroso sherry casks from Montilla, Spain. Bottled at 42% ABV.

Awards

Irish Whiskey Awards 2024: Single Grain, Gold. New York International Spirits Competition 2024: Gold. Irish Whiskey Masters 2023: Single Grain, Gold. New York International Spirits Competition 2022: Double Gold. Irish Whiskey Masters 2021: Single Grain, Gold. San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021: Irish Single Grain, Double Gold. San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017: Irish Single Grain, Gold. Irish Whiskey Awards 2017: Single Grain, Gold. Irish Whiskey Awards 2015: Grain, Gold. San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2015: Best Irish Single Grain / Best Irish Under 7yr, Double Gold.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich with dark fruit, cherry, raisin, fig, and Christmas pudding. Floral notes with lemongrass, citrus, and a touch of nutmeg. Palate: Sweet and smooth, with butterscotch, honey, and peppercorn, dried fruit, maraschino cherries, and brown sugar. Finish: Ginger spice, a touch of almond, and earthiness.

Cocktail: Double Barrel Hot Toddy

Add 50ml of Glendalough Double Barrel to a heatproof glass. Combine 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 snapped cinnamon stick. Pierce a lemon wheel with 4 to 5 cloves and add to the glass. Slowly add boiling water and stir until the honey has dissolved. Garnish with a lemon wheel and cinnamon stick.

Details

Distillery: Glendalough, County Wicklow. Country: Ireland. ABV: 42%. Cask: Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry Finish. Style: Single Grain Irish Whiskey.

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