Kilbeggan 18 Year Old Limited Release Irish Whiskey
Kilbeggan · Kilbeggan Distillery (sourced from old Cooley stock)
This 18-year release from Kilbeggan proves that time can elevate even a modest blended whiskey into something genuinely distinguished. It carries its age lightly, trading power for finesse. A testament to the rewards of patience from Ireland's oldest licensed distillery.
Nose
Gentle honey and peach open into a soft biscuity malt character. Vanilla and a hint of dried fruit round out a nose that feels refined without being shy.
Palate
Silky and medium-bodied, with buttery cereal notes giving way to caramel, a touch of green cut grass, and a pleasant woody spice. The age shows in the integration — nothing protrudes.
Finish
Medium-length, clean and slightly dry, with lingering vanilla and a faint echo of almond.
- Mash Bill
- Blend of malt and grain whiskey
- Distillation
- Column and pot still distillation
- Maturation
- Aged 18 years in ex-bourbon barrels
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- Chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
Hearthlight — 2 oz Kilbeggan 18 · 0.75 oz clear apple juice · 0.25 oz honey syrup · 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters · Stir, strain into a coupe, garnish with a thin apple slice.
Food Pairing
Aged Irish cheddar with honeycomb
Kilbeggan Distillery, licensed since 1757 and revived after decades of silence, released this 18-year blend from carefully selected Cooley-era casks that had been quietly maturing in its stone warehouses.
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