Glendalough
Double Barrel
- 42
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Irish
Glendalough, meaning ‘Glen of Two Lakes’, is situated in the Wicklow Mountains just south of Dublin. The distillery was set up in 2015, by five friends from around Wicklow and Dublin. It styles itself as Ireland’s first craft distillery. Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey begins its maturation process in flame charred ex Bourbon American oak. It undergoes finishing in Oloroso casks. These come from Montilla, a small town nestled in...
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Glendalough, meaning ‘Glen of Two Lakes’, is situated in the Wicklow Mountains just south of Dublin. The distillery was set up in 2015, by five friends from around Wicklow and Dublin. It styles itself as Ireland’s first craft distillery.
Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey begins its maturation process in flame charred ex Bourbon American oak. It undergoes finishing in Oloroso casks. These come from Montilla, a small town nestled in the rolling hills of the Spanish countryside.
They chose the bodega, the liquid, the casks and the cooper in this region of Spain to deliver a terroir driven sense of this land, encapsulated in the liquid when they put the whiskey in these slow toasted casks for ageing. These specially selected casks combined with expert liquid finishing to deliver a rich and complex flavour to this Double Barrel Irish Whiskey.
A grain whiskey bottling made on a Coffey Still, Glendalough Double Barrel uses corn and malted barley. The whiskey does not originate at Glendalough as the spirit has to be 3 years old before you can call it whiskey. The spirit first matures in ex-Bourbon American Oak casks before aging further in ex-Oloroso Sherry casks.
Official Tasting Notes
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.
Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey begins its maturation process in flame charred ex Bourbon American oak. It undergoes finishing in Oloroso casks. These come from Montilla, a small town nestled in the rolling hills of the Spanish countryside.
They chose the bodega, the liquid, the casks and the cooper in this region of Spain to deliver a terroir driven sense of this land, encapsulated in the liquid when they put the whiskey in these slow toasted casks for ageing. These specially selected casks combined with expert liquid finishing to deliver a rich and complex flavour to this Double Barrel Irish Whiskey.
A grain whiskey bottling made on a Coffey Still, Glendalough Double Barrel uses corn and malted barley. The whiskey does not originate at Glendalough as the spirit has to be 3 years old before you can call it whiskey. The spirit first matures in ex-Bourbon American Oak casks before aging further in ex-Oloroso Sherry casks.
Official Tasting Notes
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.
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