Glendalough Single Grain Burgundy Cask Finish Whisky

Glendalough Single Grain Burgundy Cask Finish is an Irish single grain whiskey from Glendalough Distillery, celebrated for its unusual finishing process. The whiskey is finished in Grand Cru Burgundy casks from France that previously held full-bodied Pinot Noir wine, a secondary maturation that adds red-fruit depth and a gentle dryness to the light, sweet grain spirit.

The nose is light but rich, leafy and leathery, with vanilla and dark cherries. On the palate it is fruity and fresh, with citrus at first before turning dry, with rich berry notes, toasted oak and a pleasing leafy earthiness. The finish brings earthy tannins and peppery wood spices. Bottled at 42% ABV, it is a characterful single grain to enjoy neat or with a drop of water to open up its wine-cask influence.