First Whiskey Fully Distilled in Wicklow for 100 years and SPIRIT of WICKLOW Awards announced by The Powerscourt Distillery
Powerscourt Distillery’s Fercullen Single Malt Whiskey:
A 100% Malt Masterpiece, Distilled 100% on the Estate,
and Worth Waiting 100 Years For
The Powerscourt Distillery is proud to announce its latest release, a Single Malt whiskey that has everyone talking. Why? Because it is the first distilled whiskey from Co Wicklow in over 100 years! Whiskey enthusiasts and connoisseurs get ready for a new whiskey experience like no other. The Powerscourt Distillery has made history with their latest release – one hundred years since a whiskey has been distilled in the County, 100% Malt, 100% distilled on the Powerscourt Estate and 100% Wicklow in a bottle! The Powerscourt Distillery Single Malt is available from April 28th at selected stockists nationwide and from the Powerscourt Distillery and Visitor Centre, plus their online store. RRP for the release is €55.
But don’t take our word for it. Let the whiskey speak for itself. This whiskey’s complex flavour profile boasts a nose filled with toffee, baking spices, vanilla, dessert apples, pears, soft leather, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baked buttered pastry crusts. On the palate, enjoy rich notes of vanilla custard, soft oak, salted caramel, digestives, and tarte tatin, followed by a warming finish complemented by oak spices, soft leather, honeyed almonds, and stewed fruits.
John Cashman, the head of New Product Development for The Powerscourt Distillery and local Wicklow man from Rathdrum,, “Our First Fercullen Single Malt release takes authentic inspiration from our unique location. It is a great honour to be involved in the inaugural release of a whiskey which was completely distilled here in Powerscourt Distillery. The whole team are exceptionally proud of this key milestone in our story, especially our first employee and Senior Distiller, Johnathan Graham, who, alongside our founding Master Distiller, supervised the first distillation in 2018. Our award-winning Master Distiller, Paul Corbett, has curated the final liquid – a sensational single malt worthy of the title “Spirit of Wicklow”.
“The spirit laid down at Powerscourt Distillery in 2018 is of exceptional quality. To have the opportunity to blend these liquids and establish the DNA of Fercullen Single Malt has been an honour. I look forward to blending many more releases of Powerscourt Distillery liquid in the coming years.” Says Paul Corbett Master Distiller.
To celebrate the Single Malt release, The Powerscourt Distillery has announced a very special Award celebrating Co Wicklow, “The Spirit of Wicklow”. The “Spirit of Wicklow” awards aim to celebrate the “Extraordinary Spirit” and uncompromising mindset of Wicklow and its people. The cooperation is seen every day in our communities, businesses, services, craftsmanship, culture and our connection to our unique and beautiful landscape. Nominations open on Friday, April 28th, with further details of the four categories and how to nominate to be communicated in a media campaign from May 28th throughout the month. There will be plenty of opportunities to make your “Spirit of Wicklow” nomination across the four categories over the four weeks. Further details can be found at https://powerscourtdistillery.com/wicklow-awards/
John Cashman and Caroline Gardiner
Speaking about the Awards, Caroline Gardiner, Head of Marketing, said, “As an Enniskerry native, I couldn’t be prouder of our unique & beautiful Garden County and the abundance it has to offer. We are delighted to mark this seminal moment for the company with our “Spirit of Wicklow” awards, acknowledging the amazing support we have received since founding The Powerscourt Distillery. The campaign aims to celebrate the passionate and inspirational mindset of Wicklow and its people, seen every day in all aspects of our communities”.
This latest whiskey release is a testament to The Powerscourt Distillery’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, constantly pushing boundaries and setting new standards in the whiskey world. So if you demand nothing but the best, try the new single malt from The Powerscourt Distillery, perfect for the discerning whiskey drinker.
Trust us; your taste buds will thank you.
Slainte, to progress, innovation, and great whiskey!
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