Two Stacks Double Barrel Single Grain Irish Whiskey
Two Stacks · Undisclosed (sourced, blended and bottled by Two Stacks Irish Whiskey, County Down)
Two Stacks Double Barrel brings genuine craft and thoughtful cask selection to the often-overlooked single grain category. The double barrel approach—first-fill bourbon and virgin oak—produces a whiskey of surprising depth that remains effortlessly drinkable. An ideal dawn dram that rewards both contemplation and easy sipping alike.
Nose
Bright cereal grain and fresh vanilla emerge first, followed by gentle honeycomb and toasted coconut. A wisp of orchard fruit—green apple and ripe pear—drifts underneath, with a faint floral note reminiscent of meadow wildflowers at dawn.
Palate
Creamy and approachable on entry, with butterscotch and soft caramel giving way to a gentle malt sweetness. The double barrel maturation adds layers of toasted oak and a hint of baking spice, while a delicate citrus brightness keeps everything lifted and fresh.
Finish
Medium length with lingering vanilla, a whisper of white pepper, and clean cereal grain that fades gently like mist burning off in the morning sun.
- Mash Bill
- Corn and malted barley (exact proportions undisclosed)
- Distillation
- Triple-distilled in a column still
- Maturation
- Double barrel maturation in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and virgin American oak casks
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
Golden Hour Highball — 2 oz Two Stacks Double Barrel Single Grain · 4 oz chilled sparkling water · 0.5 oz honey syrup · 2 dashes orange bitters · Build over ice in a tall glass, stir gently, garnish with a lemon twist
Food Pairing
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with a pat of whipped honeycomb butter and a drizzle of warm maple syrup. The buttery sweetness of the pancakes mirrors the whiskey's creamy vanilla and caramel notes, while the honeycomb butter amplifies the gentle malt and honey character on the nose.
Born from the inventive minds behind Northern Ireland's Two Stacks—a company that has reimagined Irish whiskey conventions by championing grain whiskey and innovative cask programs—this double barrel expression channels the quiet promise of first light into a glass.
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