Upon its release, Glendalough Double Barrel Single Grain Irish Whiskey won double gold at The World Spirits Competition in San Francisco. It really is an Irish whiskey that will make you think twice about Irish whiskey. A lovely, light and drinkable whiskey, it’s also complex with a depth of flavour beyond its years.

Aged twice in barrels from far sides of the world, the flavours are a game of two halves.

American oak Bourbon barrels bring sweet honey and smooth vanilla notes, laying down the foundations of the flavours. The Spanish oak Oloroso barrels layer on dried fruit, and nutty flavours.

To find the best Oloroso casks, the distillery goes off the beaten track to the small Andalusian town of Montilla, home of the famous PX grape. Here they can talk one on one with producers, chose the bodega, the liquid, the time seasoning, and eventually the casks. This gives the distillery more influence on the flavours in the Double Barrel whiskey.

Nose:Rich with dark fruit, cherry, raisin, fig and Christmas pudding. Floral notes with lemongrass, citrus and a touch of nutmeg.

Taste:Sweet and smooth, with butterscotch, honey and peppercorn, dried fruit, maraschino cherries and brown sugar.

Finish:Ginger spices a touch of almond and earthiness.

Bottle Size: 750ml

Alc: 43%