Ahascragh Distillery expand their Family Bond series with two unique 20 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskeys. These exceptional whiskeys have been finished in Italian Amarone Red Wine casks and Spanish Pedro Ximénez White Wine casks.
Last year, Ahascragh Distillery launched 5 products in the Family Bond Series including three Clan Colla Irish whiskeys, UAIS Irish Whiskey and Xin Gin. The introduction of these new Single Malt releases ensures that there is something for everyone. The collection now ranges from super premium Irish whiskeys with unique flavours and depth to more accessible spirits for casual whiskey drinkers.
To celebrate St Patrick’s Day, these Clan Colla Limited Edition 20 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskeys will be available from clancollawhiskey.com, celticwhiskeyshop.com and Irishmalts.com from Tuesday 15th March.
SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEY 20 YEAR OLD PEDRO XIMÉNEZ FINISH
This exceptional Single Malt in our Family Bond Series was distilled in 2001 and spent 19 years in first fill American White Oak Bourbon Casks, before being finished in Pedro Ximénez Sweet White Wine Casks from the sherry region of Jerez in Spain.
A perfect harmony of honeycomb, vanilla and caramel. The Pedro Ximénez cask finish brings a new level of depth and complexity to this remarkable liquid. Toasted nuts, figs, raisins and dark chocolate enhance the palette and build to a rich, long finish.
Official Tasting Notes:
Nose: Vanilla honey with toasted maltiness.
Taste: Smooth and complex, creamy with notes of nuts, figs, raisins, dark chocolate and caramel.
Finish: A long lingering finale.
SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEY 20 YEAR OLD AMARONE FINISH
This fine 20 Year Old Malt was double distilled in 2001, carefully matured for 19 long years in American Bourbon Barrels and finished for one more year in Italian Amarone casks.
Time spent in the Bourbon Barrels lays down flavours that have become the signatures of Irish Whiskey. A perfect harmony of honeycomb, vanilla and caramel. Finishing in the Amarone cask elevates this remarkable whiskey to new heights of texture and flavour. Red fruits, milk chocolate and nutmeg explode on the palate and lead to a lasting, velvet finish.
Clan Colla Amarone is also available as a single cask release of just 300 bottles at cask strength. An expression of single cask flavour and hidden depths that can be enjoyed at your preferred strength.
Official Tasting Notes:
Nose: Toasted maltiness with fruity undertones.
Taste: Deep red fruits and nutmeg, milk chocolate & caramel.
Finish: A long lasting velvet finish.
“We are kick-starting our St Patrick’s Day celebrations with two new and exciting Irish whiskey releases. I am delighted to see the Clan Colla collection continue to expand. We have hand-selected some of the highest quality aged malt available, finished it in exceptional casks that elevate the flavour and texture and bottled it in our home in the West of Ireland. These premium releases are designed to seal family bonds and celebrate unforgettable moments and occasions.”
Gareth McAllister – Ahascragh Distillery’s Founder
Gareth and Michelle McAllister are a husband and wife team from Dublin. Having lived and worked in countries across Europe, the US and Asia, they returned to Ireland with the dream of turning their passion for craft Irish spirits into a family business. They set their sights on opening a whiskey and gin distillery in the West of Ireland and when they visited the old mill in Ahascragh, County Galway, they fell in love with its story: the beautiful stonework, the history of the buildings and the character of the small village.
Ahascragh Distillers Limited was established with the purpose of producing authentically crafted Irish spirits to the highest quality of tasting experience with unique and innovative flavours. The company’s mission is to help family and friends celebrate meaningful moments and occasions, strengthening new and old connections.
About Family Bond Series:
While waiting for the first drop of Ahascragh spirit, the company begin their journey with the Family Bond series of hand-selected releases, Clan Colla Irish Whiskey, Xin Gin and UAIS Irish Whiskey. These special releases, although not distilled in Ahascragh, are partly matured, finished, and blended by Gareth and Michelle McAllister and bottled in the village.
For further information on Ahascragh Distillery and their portfolio of brands, please visit www.ahascraghdistillery.com
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