Fercullen Falls
- 43
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Irish
Fercullen Falls is made at The Powerscourt Distillery, located in the Powerscourt Estate, Co. Wicklow. The distillery, which first ran in 2018, was designed and constructed by Scottish engineering group Forsyths, one of the world leaders in the supply of distillation equipment. It is a classic three pot still distillery, allowing Powerscourt to distil, malt and potstill whiskey using both classic and traditional triple and double distillation methods. At full...
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Fercullen Falls is made at The Powerscourt Distillery, located in the Powerscourt Estate, Co. Wicklow. The distillery, which first ran in 2018, was designed and constructed by Scottish engineering group Forsyths, one of the world leaders in the supply of distillation equipment.
It is a classic three pot still distillery, allowing Powerscourt to distil, malt and potstill whiskey using both classic and traditional triple and double distillation methods. At full capacity the distillery has the potential to distil over 3 million of bottles of whiskey per year, or lay down the equivalent of 40 barrels of spirit per day. They have a light and fruity house style.
Fercullen is the anglicised version of “Fera Cualann”, the ancient Gaelic name for Powerscourt Estate and the surrounding lands. Literally translated it stands for “Men of the Wicklow Mountains”. Historical references date its usage back as far as 808AD.
Fercullen Falls is a blend of malt and grain whiskeys, with a high malt content highlighting the unique style of the Powerscourt Distillery. A 50/50 blend, the malt whiskey has matured in first-fill, ex-bourbon barrels and the grain in a combination of ex-bourbon and new heavy char oak casks.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Cinnamon and fresh orchard fruits, herbaceous with brown sugar, toffee and a distinct maltiness.
Taste - Rich, soft and sweet. Vanilla icing and malt spice with a peppery clove finish.
Finish - Warming malt spice with good length, drying at the extremities of your tongue.
It is a classic three pot still distillery, allowing Powerscourt to distil, malt and potstill whiskey using both classic and traditional triple and double distillation methods. At full capacity the distillery has the potential to distil over 3 million of bottles of whiskey per year, or lay down the equivalent of 40 barrels of spirit per day. They have a light and fruity house style.
Fercullen is the anglicised version of “Fera Cualann”, the ancient Gaelic name for Powerscourt Estate and the surrounding lands. Literally translated it stands for “Men of the Wicklow Mountains”. Historical references date its usage back as far as 808AD.
Fercullen Falls is a blend of malt and grain whiskeys, with a high malt content highlighting the unique style of the Powerscourt Distillery. A 50/50 blend, the malt whiskey has matured in first-fill, ex-bourbon barrels and the grain in a combination of ex-bourbon and new heavy char oak casks.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Cinnamon and fresh orchard fruits, herbaceous with brown sugar, toffee and a distinct maltiness.
Taste - Rich, soft and sweet. Vanilla icing and malt spice with a peppery clove finish.
Finish - Warming malt spice with good length, drying at the extremities of your tongue.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig