Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey
Teeling Whiskey Company · Teeling Whiskey Distillery, Dublin, Ireland
Grain whiskey gets little respect until you taste Teeling's version. Matured in Californian Cabernet Sauvignon casks, this single grain has the silkiness of a premium spirit and the depth of a well-aged whiskey. It's the secret that every Irish blend drinker has been unknowingly appreciating for decades, now bottled on its own terms. Serve it slightly chilled, neat, to anyone who claims Irish whiskey is predictable — this changes the conversation immediately.
Nose
Light and vibrant — fresh vanilla, ripe stone fruit, gentle oak, a hint of wine-like red fruit, soft floral lift
Palate
Silky-smooth with cherry candy, vanilla cream, sweet corn, light tannin from the wine cask, and a gentle spiciness that builds slowly
Finish
Clean and crisp with lingering vanilla, a touch of red fruit, and remarkable softness
- Distillation
- Column distilled for a lighter, clean spirit character
- Maturation
- Californian Cabernet Sauvignon casks
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — The Dublin Rose: 1.5 oz Teeling Single Grain · 1 oz Lillet Blanc · ½ oz elderflower liqueur · squeeze of fresh lemon · ice. Stir gently, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Pair with: Vanilla panna cotta with fresh cherry compote — the wine-cask influence in the whiskey makes this pairing seamless.
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