Fercullen 18 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Fercullen · Powerscourt Distillery
Fercullen's 18 Year shows what patience and careful sourcing can achieve. The integration of fruit, oak, and malt here speaks to well-chosen casks aged in a temperate maritime climate. It occupies a rewarding middle ground between richness and elegance that justifies seeking out.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Honeycomb and stewed pear greet the nose, followed by vanilla custard, dried apricot, and a faint floral lift of rosewater. Gentle oak spice emerges with air.
Palate
Silky and rounded, with butterscotch, toasted almond, and ripe peach across the front palate. The mid-palate introduces clove and nutmeg warmth, balanced by a light malty backbone. The oak presence is integrated and polished.
Finish
Medium-long with lingering honey, dried fruit, and a clean cereal note. A subtle cocoa dryness appears in the final moments.
- Distillation
- Triple distilled
- Maturation
- Ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, 18 years minimum
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
Wicklow Gold — 2 oz Fercullen 18 Year Old · 0.5 oz honey syrup · 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice · 2 dashes orange bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
The nutty, caramelized sweetness of well-aged Comté mirrors the whiskey's butterscotch and almond notes, while a drizzle of raw honeycomb amplifies the honey on the nose. Serve with walnut bread.
Built on the historic Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow's glacial valley, Powerscourt Distillery sources and ages whiskey under the shadow of the Sugar Loaf mountain, drawing water from the estate's own springs.
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