Glendalough Double Barrel Single Grain Irish Whiskey
Glendalough · Glendalough Distillery
Glendalough's Double Barrel single grain challenges the assumption that grain whiskey is inherently less interesting than malt or pot still. The double maturation—first in bourbon barrels, then in oloroso sherry casks—adds layers that the grain base delivers with transparency. An excellent introduction to Irish grain whiskey.
Nose
Green cut grass and fresh pear open the nose, followed by creamy vanilla and a touch of coconut. A light honeyed sweetness rounds out a surprisingly complex introduction for a grain whiskey.
Palate
Light to medium body with buttery cereal and a burst of orchard fruit. The bourbon barrel finishing adds caramel warmth, while a floral note—faint rosewater—adds unexpected dimension. The grain base keeps things clean and approachable.
Finish
Short to medium, with vanilla and a lingering green freshness. Clean and crisp exit.
- Distillation
- Column distilled
- Maturation
- Bourbon barrels, finished in oloroso sherry casks
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- Chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
Wicklow Highball — 2 oz Glendalough Double Barrel · 4 oz chilled sparkling water · 0.5 oz honey syrup · Squeeze of lemon · Build over ice in highball glass, stir gently, garnish with lemon wheel.
Food Pairing
Smoked salmon on brown bread with dill cream
Five friends from Dublin founded Glendalough Distillery in 2011 in the Wicklow Mountains, drawing on wild botanicals and the region's monastic distilling heritage to craft spirits that reflect the rugged landscape of Ireland's Garden County.
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