Skellig Six18 Small Batch Irish Whiskey
Skellig Six18 · Skellig Six18 Distillery
Skellig Six18 channels the circular rhythms of coastal Kerry craft into a whiskey of quiet purpose. It rewards patience rather than power, making it a versatile sipper that pairs beautifully with contemplative evenings. An understated gem from one of Ireland's newer independent distilleries.
Nose
Opens with gentle orchard fruit and a drizzle of wildflower honey, followed by a clean malty sweetness. Light vanilla and a whisper of toasted grain provide a soft, inviting character.
Palate
Creamy and medium-bodied, with butterscotch, green apple, and a touch of hazelnut across the tongue. A thread of baking spice—clove and white pepper—adds complexity without disrupting the whiskey's gentle equilibrium.
Finish
Medium length with lingering honey, soft oak, and a faint echo of dried grass. Clean and composed.
- Mash Bill
- Blend of single pot still and grain Irish whiskey
- Distillation
- Triple distilled blend of pot still and column still components
- Maturation
- Aged in ex-bourbon barrels
- Chill-Filtered
- Chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
Kerry Orbit — 2 oz Skellig Six18 · 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice · 0.5 oz honey syrup · 2 dashes orange bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Lightly smoked wild salmon draped over warm brown soda bread with crème fraîche and pickled shallots—the whiskey's honey sweetness and gentle malt mirror the bread's earthy grain while complementing the salmon's brine.
Named for the ancient monastic island of Skellig Michael, this small-batch whiskey from a young Kerry distillery draws its identity from cycles of sea, stone, and patient repetition.
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