Powerscourt Fercullen 10 Year Old Single Grain Irish Whiskey
Fercullen · Powerscourt Distillery
Powerscourt's Fercullen 10 Year Old single grain is a masterclass in delicacy. The column-still distillation gives it a transparency that lets cask influence shine through without heavy-handedness. It's a whiskey that rewards contemplation over cocktails — best enjoyed neat after a long walk through the Wicklow hills that inspired it.
Nose
Bright and perfumed with peach and vanilla leading. Behind them sits a gentle honey sweetness and a whisper of green grass. Subtle coconut emerges with time in the glass.
Palate
Silky and light-bodied. Sweet vanilla cream and peach nectar coat the tongue before a gentle spice — clove and a trace of black pepper — adds structure. The grain character remains clean throughout.
Finish
Medium, with a smooth fade of vanilla, coconut, and a pleasant earthy dryness.
- Distillation
- Column Still
- Maturation
- 10 years in ex-bourbon barrels
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Wicklow Garden — 2 oz Fercullen 10 Year Old · 1 oz elderflower liqueur · 0.75 oz lemon juice · 2 dashes peach bitters · Shake with ice, strain into coupe, garnish with lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Goat cheese crostini with honey and thyme
Distilled on the grounds of the historic Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow, Fercullen sources water from the Dargle River as it flows through the Garden of Ireland.
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