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Curraghmore Inaugural Release

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“A carefully blended selection of Irish pot still whiskies, all triple distilled from cereals grown on the Curraghmore Estate, and then matured ...

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“A carefully blended selection of Irish pot still whiskies, all triple distilled from cereals grown on the Curraghmore Estate, and then matured separately in a virgin French oak half barrel, an Oloroso Sherry barrel and an ex-bourbon barrel. This is then carefully blended to maximise the flavours and deliver a truly complex, flavoursome and unique whiskey.” Noel Sweeney Master Blender

Rated 94.5/ 100 and ‘Absolutely Superb’ by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2024, ranking it in the Top 2 Whiskies released in Ireland this year!

This is a limited release of 1,375 bottles and is the perfect addition to a discerning Pot Still connoisseur’s collection. 

Three casks filled with Curraghmore Single Estate Pot Still Irish whiskey, selected & married together. 470 litres from an European Oak Oloroso four year old sherry cask. 97 litres from a four year old French Virgin Oak cask. 199 litres from a five year old ex-Bourbon cask

NOSE - Sweet, vanilla and honey with a twist of lemon, ripe fruits, plums, raisins, rich oak and sherry notes, cinnamon, tropical fruits, pineapple, mango, banana and cloves.

TASTE - Layers flavours from smooth silky sweetness, rich oak, sweet malt, fruity boiled sweets, fruit cocktail, chocolate, Christmas cake, prunes, cloves, liquorice, waves of flavours with complexity and a touch of spice.

FINISH - Long lasting sweetness, ripe fruits with a velvety texture and a touch of spicy dryness.