Clonakilty Distillery has announced the launch of its Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. This release marks a significant milestone as the first whiskey fully distilled and matured by the family-run, maritime distillery located on Ireland’s southwestern coast.
Crafted from the barley grown on the Scully family farm, Clonakilty Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey embodies the coastal terroir that has been shaped by centuries of sea mist, soft rain and ocean spray. This maritime influence imparts a complexity to the soil, which is reflected in every grain of barley used in this whiskey.
“We are thrilled to introduce our first Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey,” says Michael Scully, Founder of Clonakilty Distillery. “This whiskey is a true reflection of our dedication to our craft, our commitment to quality, and our deep connection to the land and sea that surrounds us. It’s a spirit that tells the story of our origins, with a complexity and depth that is of unparalleled quality.”
Triple distilled in traditional copper pot stills at Clonakilty’s distillery, the whiskey undergoes an extended fermentation lasting over 100 hours. The spirit is then matured in a curated selection of ex-Bourbon, Amontillado sherry, and Oloroso sherry casks at the distillery’s Atlantic Ocean Warehouse. This coastal aging process imbues a maritime flavor profile, setting it apart from other Irish whiskeys. Following cask maturation, the whiskey is slowly reduced to its bottling strength of 92 proof over a period of up to two weeks.
“This whiskey is the culmination of years of passion, dedication, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence by our team,” says Oisin Mulcahy, Head Distiller of Clonakilty Distillery. “Every element from the barley we grow to the final bottling, has been handled with the utmost care and precision. This release is more than a whiskey; it’s a celebration of our heritage, our craft, and the remarkable people who bring it to life. I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved together.”
Clonakilty Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is available now for $49.99.
