Glendalough 7 Year Mizunara Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey 750mL

Glendalough 7 Year Mizunara Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Single Malt Irish Whiskey | 46% ABV (92 Proof) | 750 mL

Process & Profile

This expression begins as a seven‑year‑aged malt distilled from 100% Irish barley at Glendalough Distillery in Wicklow. After maturation in ex‑bourbon barrels, it is finished for 8–12 months in rare Japanese Mizunara oak from Hokkaido. Mizunara's porous grain imparts exotic wood flavors—sandalwood, cinnamon, dark chocolate—while preserving the whiskey's bright, floral Irish character.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Vibrant, fruity, and floral—with orchard fruit, honey, dark chocolate orange, sandalwood, and cinnamon
Palate: Luxurious and smooth, layered with pâtisserie spice, stewed fruits, citrus blossom, dark chocolate, and oriental incense
Finish: Exceptionally long—lingering toasted oak, oriental spices, and rich dark chocolate

What Makes It Special

• Pioneering use of costly Mizunara oak in Irish whiskey finishing

• First distilled Irish malt matured in ex-bourbon, then Mizunara casks

• Bottled at 92 proof, offering boldness without harshness

• Highly awarded: Double Gold at SF World Spirits 2022 & NYISC 2023

• Artisanal small-batch (~Bottles from batch no.001), crafted by a Wicklow-based micro-distillery

How to Enjoy

Serve neat or with a drop of water in a Glencairn or tulip glass to let the exotic oak notes bloom. Excellent for contemplative sipping or as the grand finale to a whiskey flight.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the ABV?
   46% ABV (92 Proof).

2. What makes Mizunara special?
   Japanese oak known for sandalwood, cinnamon, and incense characteristics.

3. How long is it aged?
   7 years in bourbon barrels with an additional 8–12 months in Mizunara.

4. Is it a limited release?
   Yes—small batch, first of its kind from Glendalough.

5. What flavor does Mizunara add?
   Dark chocolate, sandalwood, cinnamon, incense, and oriental spices.

6. Has it won awards?
   Double Gold at SF World Spirits Competition 2022 and NYISC 2023.