Glendalough Double Barrel is the excellent result of ageing Irish whiskey in ex-bourbon and ex-oloroso barrels
Glendalough Double Barrel begins its maturation process in flame-charred ex-bourbon American oak barrels. It is finished in Oloroso casks from Montilla, a small town nestled in the rolling hills of the Spanish countryside.
Glendalough selects the winery, the liquid, the barrels, and the cooper in this region of Spain to offer a terroir-driven experience, encapsulated in the liquid when they place their whiskey in these slow-toasted barrels for ageing.
These specially selected barrels, combined with expert liquid finishing, provide a rich and complex flavour to Glendalough Double Barrel.
Technical Details
Cask
American ex-Bourbon casks, Spanish ex-Oloroso casks
Tasting Notes
The nose: Rich with dark fruit, cherry, raisin, fig, and Christmas pudding. Floral notes with lemongrass, citrus, and a touch of nutmeg.
The taste: Sweet and smooth, with butterscotch, honey and peppercorn, dried fruit, maraschino cherries and brown sugar.
The finish: Ginger spices, a touch of almond and earthiness.
Awards
Irish Whiskey Awards | Grain | Gold | 2015
San Francisco World Spirits Competition | Best Irish Single Grain / Best Irish Under 7yr | Double Gold | 2015
San Francisco World Spirits Competition | Irish Single Grain | Gold | 2017
Irish Whiskey Awards | Single Grain | Gold | 2017
San Francisco World Spirits Competition | Irish Single Grain | Double Gold | 2021
Irish Whiskey Masters (SB) | Single Grain | Gold | 2021
New York Intl Spirits Comp | Whiskey | Double Gold | 2022
Irish Whiskey Masters (SB) | Single Grain | Gold | 2023
