Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Single malt Irish whiskey is Irish whiskey produced from 100% malted barley at a single distillery and distilled in pot stills. Like all Irish whiskey, it must be made and matured on the island of Ireland and aged for a minimum of three years in wooden casks.

Single malt Irish whiskey is produced by mashing malted barley, fermenting it with yeast, distilling it in pot stills and then aging it in wooden casks on the island of Ireland. Distilleries may use different still shapes, cask types and maturation approaches, which is one reason single malts can differ so much in style.

Single malt Irish whiskey originates from a single distillery and is produced entirely from malted barley distilled in pot stills. Blended Irish whiskey brings together two or more recognized styles of Irish whiskey, such as malt, grain or pot still whiskey, to develop a broader and often more approachable house style.

Yes. The term single malt means the whisky is produced at one distillery. It doesn't mean it comes from one cask, as many single malts are created by blending spirit from multiple casks within the same distillery.

Single malt Irish whiskey can vary from light, fruity and floral to richer and more oak-driven depending on the distillery and cask maturation. Typical flavour notes include orchard fruit, vanilla, honey, malt sweetness, spice and soft oak, with some bottlings displaying more tropical fruit, sherry richness or cask strength intensity.

Single malt Irish whiskey is often best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water so that its aroma and texture can come through clearly. Some lighter styles can also work well over ice or in simple cocktails, but a straightforward pour is usually the best place to start if you want to understand the whiskey's character.