Ireland

The Ardara Single Malt Irish Whiskey is the first whisky from the Ardara Distillery in County Donegal, Ireland, which was founded in 2022. It is characterised by its strong peat smoke note with a phenol content of 55 ppm, making it one of the smokiest Irish whiskies. This intensity is achieved through the exclusive use of malt grain and traditional triple distillation in copper Pot Still stills. The 'all grains in' process utilises all the crushed grain - except the spent grain - which reduces waste and increases yield. The resulting waste is currently channelled into methane production, with plans to work with a local composting plant in the future. This gives the luscious Single Malt even more special character traits. Maturation takes place in a mixture of American bourbon casks, virgin oak and oloroso sherry casks, with the whisky being stored in a solera vat system to ensure consistency and depth. This combination gives the Ardara Single Malt a complex flavour structure with notes of dark chocolate, dried fruit and a smoky finish. The Ardara Single Malt is a high-quality, smoky whisky that embodies the tradition of Irish whisky making in a modern interpretation. It is a must for lovers of intense and complex whiskies.

The Teeling Cherry Wood Single Cask was created and released exclusively for Whisky.de. Master Distiller Alex Chasko, known for his experimental and creative cask selection, has created another example of Teeling Distillery's innovation with this single malt. The whiskey is made from 100% malted barley and matured entirely in a cherry wood cask, which gives it a special aromatic complexity. This strictly limited edition comprises only around 200 to 250 bottles, is not chill-filtered and is bottled at a strong 59.2% vol. The taste of the Teeling Cherry Single Cask is characterised by a finely balanced combination of fruity sweetness, delicate wood notes and a warm, elegant depth that underlines its unique character.

The Teeling Acacia Cask is an exclusive bottling that is only available at Whisky.de. Master Distiller Alex Chasko, known for his innovative cask selection, has created an exceptional example of Irish distilling and cask art with this single malt. The whiskey was made from 100% malted barley and matured entirely in acacia wood casks, which give it a special aromatic depth. The limited edition comprises only around 250 to 300 bottles, is not chill-filtered and is bottled at a strong strength of around 59.8% vol. The taste of the Teeling Acacia Cask impresses with a harmonious combination of spicy wood notes, fine sweetness and warm, malty fullness, which emphasises the character of the Irish Single Malt in a special way.

The Teeling Stout Cask Finish is an Irish blended whiskey based on the Teeling Small Batch. It was created from a combination of Grain and Malt whiskey and both components were initially matured separately for around 6 years in former bourbon barrels before being married together. This is followed by additional maturation in barrels that previously contained the 200 Fathoms Imperial Stout from the Galway Bay Brewery. This special post-maturing in the stout beer barrels gave the whiskey additional depth and a variety of flavours that goes far beyond the classic Teeling Small Batch. The flavour profile of the Teeling Stout Cask Finish shows notes of dark chocolate, truffles, sour apples and a light sea breeze, which turn into sweet malt, roasted barley, tart fruits and black cherries on the palate. Like all whiskeys from the Irish distillery, the Stout Cask Finish is not chill-filtered in order to preserve its natural character. Cask selection is done by hand and each batch is numbered, allowing for slight variations between bottlings. At 46% alcohol by volume, this whiskey offers a more intense taste and fuller body that emphasises the Teeling Distillery's artisanal approach and experimental style.