A journey from rich sherry sweetness, through coastal peat smoke, to silky Donegal character.

Welcome to your latest The Tasting Vault selection.

This month’s pack explores the softer, more nuanced side of peated Irish whiskey — balanced by the indulgent richness of a PX sherry cask expression.

From dried fruit depth, to maritime smoke, to elegant orchard sweetness, this trio demonstrates how peat can enhance rather than overpower, and how cask influence shapes flavour in remarkable ways.

Whether you are exploring peat for the first time or refining your palate, this pack is designed to challenge expectations and reward curiosity.

Let’s explore what’s in your box.

Let’s dive in 👇

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🥃 Skellig PX Sherry Cask — 40% ABV

Skellig Six18 Distillery, located on Ireland’s dramatic Wild Atlantic Way in Co. Kerry, is known for crafting distinctive small-batch spirits shaped by place and provenance. This PX Sherry Cask expression leans fully into rich fortified wine maturation, delivering a decadent, fruit-laden style that showcases the powerful influence of Pedro Ximénez casks on Irish whiskey.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Raisins, dates, rich caramel and dark chocolate
Palate: Sweet and indulgent with sherry soaked fruits, vanilla and subtle spice
Finish: Velvety, warm and lingering with a dried fruit echo

Why We Love It

It opens the tasting with generosity and warmth. A luxurious, fruit-driven style that contrasts beautifully with the peat-forward whiskeys that follow.

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🥃 Micil Inverin Small Batch Peated —

46% ABV

Micil Distillery is one of Ireland’s few remaining family-owned distilleries, with roots tracing back to 1848 and a proud Galway poitín heritage. The Inverin Small Batch Peated expression reflects that west-of-Ireland identity, combining grain and malt whiskey with gentle peat and a subtle maritime edge to create a balanced, coastal style that feels both traditional and contemporary.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Gentle peat smoke, coastal breeze and honeyed grain
Palate: Sweet peat balanced with vanilla, spice and savoury maritime character
Finish: Warming embers, salted caramel and smoky sweetness

Why We Love It

It shows peat in harmony rather than dominance. Balanced, coastal, and characterful without overwhelming the palate.

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🥃 The Legendary Silkie Peated — 46% ABV

Produced by Sliabh Liag Distillers in Donegal, The Legendary Silkie range is inspired by the region’s maritime folklore and historic distilling tradition. The Peated expression is a carefully composed blend that balances orchard fruit, soft cereal sweetness, and refined smoke, offering an elegant take on peat that is distinctly Irish rather than heavily Islay-influenced.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Soft smoke intertwined with orchard fruit and cereal
Palate: Silky body with apples, toasted grain and mellow peat
Finish: Clean and lightly smoky with a refreshing fade

Why We Love It

It closes the journey with finesse. Polished, balanced, and dangerously easy to sip.

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Enhance Your Tasting Experience

✔️ Use your flavour wheel to identify aromas and compare styles
✔️ Explore the differences between single grain, single malt, and age-statement complexity
✔️ Revisit each whiskey after a few minutes — they evolve wonderfully
✔️ Share your thoughts, compare notes, and enjoy the discovery

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Sláinte,

Frankie
Founder — The Tasting Vault