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Some whiskeys chase innovation. Others earn their place through balance, consistency and timeless quality. This month’s tasting pack brings together three standout Irish whiskeys that each represent a modern classic in their own way.

From the rich cask influence of Glendalough Double Barrel, to the bold wine-cask character of Teeling Rioja Cask, through to the refined elegance of Bushmills 12 Year Old, this tasting explores how modern Irish whiskey continues to evolve while staying rooted in craftsmanship and tradition.

This is a lineup designed to showcase depth, flavour and versatility across three very different styles of Irish whiskey.

 

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🥃 Glendalough Double Barrel Single Grain 42%

About the whiskey

Produced in the Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough Double Barrel is matured first in American bourbon barrels before being finished in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. The result is a whiskey that balances sweetness, spice and fruit in a smooth and approachable style.

This whiskey is an excellent example of how thoughtful cask finishing can elevate a classic Irish profile while remaining easy-drinking and accessible.

Tasting Notes

Nose:
Honey, vanilla and fresh orchard fruits

Palate:
Smooth and creamy with caramel, toasted oak and soft spice

Finish:
Gentle and slightly dry with lingering sweetness

Why we picked it

A modern take on Irish whiskey that adds extra depth through cask finishing.

 

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🥃 Teeling Rioja Spanish Red Wine Cask - 46%

About the whiskey

Finished in Rioja wine casks from Spain, this whiskey showcases Teeling’s innovative approach to maturation and flavour creation. The wine cask influence brings vibrant red fruit notes and structure while still allowing the whiskey character to shine through.

This is one of the more flavour-forward whiskeys in the lineup and demonstrates how modern Irish whiskey producers continue to push boundaries through creative cask experimentation.

Tasting Notes

Nose:
Ripe red berries, dried fruit and gentle spice

Palate:
Rich and fruit-forward with cherry, plum and soft tannins

Finish:
Warming and lingering with red fruit and spice

Why we picked it

A standout example of Teeling’s cask innovation, bringing bold fruit and structure into the tasting.

 

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🥃 Bushmills 12 Year Old Single Malt - 40%

About the whiskey

Bushmills 12 Year Old is a beautifully balanced aged single malt that brings refinement and maturity to the tasting. Time spent in oak casks has softened and integrated the whiskey, delivering elegance, depth and a polished finish.

This is the whiskey that rounds out the lineup with composure and balance, showing what careful ageing can bring to Irish whiskey.

Tasting Notes

Nose:
Dried fruit, honey and toasted nuts

Palate:
Balanced and elegant with malt sweetness and gentle oak

Finish:
Long, smooth and lightly spiced

Why we picked it

A benchmark age-statement whiskey that adds balance and refinement to the lineup.

 

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Sláinte,

Frankie
Founder — The Tasting Vault