Fercullen Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland

The first whiskey in over a century distilled and released from County Wicklow, Fercullen Single Malt Irish Whiskey marks a thrilling milestone for Powerscourt, and for Irish whiskey lovers everywhere. Bold, polished, and unmistakably place-driven, this release is both a revival of tradition and a declaration of modern Irish distilling prowess.

Product Details:

• Type: Single Malt Irish Whiskey
• ABV: 46%
• Bottling Details: Non-chill filtered; matured in bourbon barrels
• Release Size: 6,000 bottles  

Sensory Description:

The nose opens with layers of warm toffee, vanilla, and baking spice, mingling with notes of dessert apple, pear, soft leather, and nutmeg. The palate is silky and flavor-packed, vanilla custard and soft oak lead the charge, followed by salted caramel, buttery pastry, and tarte tatin richness. The finish is long and warming, echoing with honeyed almonds, stewed fruit, and mellow oak spice.

Awards & Accolades:

• Silver – 2024, World Whiskies Awards
• Silver – 2024, San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Silver – 2022, International Wine & Spirit Competition

Distiller's Background:

Nestled in the heart of Wicklow’s Powerscourt Estate, Powerscourt Distillery is a grain-to-cask operation surrounded by pristine mountain spring water and lush Irish barley fields. Their distillation facility, designed by Forsyths of Scotland, allows for both traditional triple and double distillation, producing a signature smooth, fruity style. The distillery currently produces 280,000 liters of alcohol per year, with 75% focused on single malt production. Each bottle is crafted with integrity, expressing a perfect blend of nature, heritage, and innovation.

Serving Suggestions:

Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to reveal its full range of aromas. This single malt pairs beautifully with aged cheeses, honey-drizzled nuts, or even an apple tarte for dessert. Ideal for contemplative sipping or sharing on a special evening, it’s a whiskey made for meaningful moments.

This historic release from Powerscourt Distillery is not just a whiskey, it’s the return of a voice long quiet in Irish single malt. Fercullen Single Malt Irish Whiskey is an elegant statement of place, craft, and revival, meant to be remembered as much as it is enjoyed.