Fercullen Falls Estate Series Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Fercullen · Powerscourt Distillery
Powerscourt Distillery's flagship single malt reflects its Wicklow surroundings — green, elegant, unhurried. The interplay between orchard fruit and cereal sweetness makes for a whiskey that feels composed rather than complicated. A strong showing from one of Ireland's newer operations.
Nose
Orchard fruit and honey lead, supported by a gentle vanilla sweetness. Floral rosewater and a hint of green cut grass bring brightness, while underlying malt provides a biscuity anchor.
Palate
Creamy and buttery on entry, with peach and dried fruit developing through the midpalate. Almond emerges alongside delicate woody notes, and a subtle earthiness grounds the sweeter elements.
Finish
Clean and moderate, with lingering honey and a whisper of clove spice. The final note is pleasantly nutty.
- Distillation
- Triple distilled
- Maturation
- Ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
Wicklow Garden — 2 oz Fercullen Falls · 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur · 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice · 2 dashes orange bitters · Shake with ice, strain into coupe, garnish with expressed lemon peel.
Food Pairing
Baked brie with honeycomb and toasted walnuts
Distilled at Powerscourt Distillery on the grounds of the historic Powerscourt Estate in the Wicklow Mountains, Fercullen takes its name from the ancient territory that once encompassed this corner of Ireland's garden county.
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