Ireland’s Clonakilty Releases First Single Pot Still

Clonakilty, a family-run and seaside distillery nestled on Ireland’s southwestern coast, has launched its Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. Crafted from the barley grown on the Scully family farm, perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in County Cork, Clonakilty Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey embodies the unique coastal terroir that has been shaped by centuries of sea mist, soft rain, and ocean spray. This maritime influence imparts a distinct complexity to the soil, which is reflected in every grain of barley used in this exceptional whiskey.

Triple distilled in traditional copper pot stills at Clonakilty’s state-of-the-art, eco-efficient distillery, the whiskey undergoes an extended fermentation lasting over 100 hours, creating a rich, complex base. The spirit is then matured in a carefully curated selection of ex-Bourbon, Amontillado sherry, and Oloroso sherry casks at the distillery’s Atlantic Ocean Warehouse. This unique coastal aging process imbues a distinct maritime flavor profile, setting it apart from other Irish whiskeys.

Following cask maturation, the whiskey is slowly reduced to its bottling strength of 46% ABV over a period of up to two weeks, ensuring a harmonious blending of flavors. Each bottle is then filled, labeled, and packaged in-house to ensure the highest standards of quality and authenticity.

“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 retails for $49.99.