Glendalough Irish Madeira Cask Whiskey

42%

Appearance: Rich amber with golden highlights, reminiscent of a sunset over the Irish countryside.

Nose: Aromas of ripe figs and dates mingle with subtle hints of toasted oak and honey, evoking memories of indulgent desserts. Layers of dried fruits and warm spices add depth and complexity, inviting anticipation for the first sip.

Palate: The palate is greeted with a velvety smoothness and a symphony of flavors. Notes of caramelized brown sugar and toffee dance gracefully with accents of dark chocolate and roasted almonds. The influence of the Madeira cask shines through, infusing the whiskey with a delicate sweetness and a touch of exotic spice.

Finish: The finish is long and lingering, with echoes of vanilla and oak that fade into a warm embrace. A subtle warmth envelopes the senses, leaving a lasting impression of indulgence and satisfaction.

The Glendalough Distillery, a true Irish Craft Distillery, was set up by five friends from Wicklow and Dublin with a passion for reviving the heritage of small size distilling in Ireland. Ireland once had over 200 licensed distilleries in the 18th and 19th centuries.The Glendalough Distillery is located just south of Dublin in the Wicklow Mountains on the road to Glendalough. Billed as being “Ireland's First Craft Distillery”, The Glendalough Distillery was established in 2011 by five friends from Wicklow and Dublin.
In 2011, Kevin Keenan, Gary McLoughlin, Barry Gallagher, Brian Fagan, and Donal O'Gallachoir founded the Glendalough Irish Whiskey Company, whose managing director was Barry Gallagher. Since there is initially nothing to sell after a start-up, whiskey was obtained from the Irish Cooley Distillery.
Outlawed in 1661 but now it's back, ours is triple distilled in a traditional copper pot-still using malted barley and pure spring water and bottled at 55% for a strong, authentic taste of Ireland's original spirit.
Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey is a single grain Irish whiskey, initially matured in American bourbon barrels before enjoying a finishing period of six months in Spanish Oloroso Sherry casks. This comes bottled at 42% ABV, brought down to this strength by Wicklow mountain water.
At Glendalough Distillery we progressively-craft luxury spirits in the Wicklow Mountains, in Ireland. We hope these spirits evoke a sense of place through their depth of flavour as they are an expression of what we love about these mountains.