Teeling Single Malt Irish Whiskey 750ML

Teeling Single Malt Irish Whiskey 750ML is a triple-distilled, 100% malted barley Irish whiskey bottled at 46% ABV in a 750ml bottle. What distinguishes this expression is its maturation across five different wine cask types — Sherry, Port, Madeira, White Burgundy, and Cabernet Sauvignon — producing a layered, fruit-driven single malt. It was named World's Best Irish Single Malt at the 2017 World Whiskies Awards and earned a Double Gold at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Quick Facts: ABV: 46%  |  Origin: Dublin, Ireland  |  No Age Statement  |  Distillery: Teeling Whiskey Distillery

Production & Heritage

The Teeling Whiskey Distillery sits on Newmarket Square in Dublin's historic Liberties district, a neighborhood that was once the heart of Irish whiskey production. When the distillery opened in 2015, it became the first new whiskey distillery in Dublin in over 125 years. The single malt is triple distilled using traditional copper pot stills from a 100% malted barley mashbill, then aged across five distinct wine cask types — Sherry, Port, Madeira, White Burgundy, and Cabernet Sauvignon — before vatting. This five-cask maturation strategy, rather than relying on a single dominant cask influence, builds complexity through the interplay of each wine's residual character and is the key differentiator between this bottling and more conventionally aged Irish single malts.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Tropical melon and ripe orchard fruit arrive first, followed by delicate floral notes and hints of dark chocolate. Beneath those top notes sits a layer of dried fruit and gentle vanilla sweetness.

Taste: The entry is smooth and fruit-forward, with melon and mixed berries leading into a mid-palate of bittersweet chocolate and soft baking spice. As it develops, citrus peel and clove emerge, adding dry complexity against the sweeter fruit tones. The five-cask influence is evident in the sheer breadth of flavors moving across the palate.

Finish: Medium to long, with dried fruit, vanilla, and a lingering warmth of clove and spice. The finish dries gracefully, leaving a final impression of dark chocolate and citrus zest.

How to Drink Teeling Single Malt

At 46% ABV, this whiskey rewards neat sipping at room temperature; a few drops of water can open up the tropical fruit and floral layers without diminishing the spice. It also holds its own in cocktails where its fruit-forward complexity can shine. A Whiskey Sour benefits from the natural citrus and orchard fruit notes, which harmonize with fresh lemon juice. An Irish Coffee pairs the chocolate and vanilla undertones with rich coffee and cream. A Rob Roy variation — substituting this single malt for Scotch — lets the Port and Sherry cask sweetness merge naturally with sweet vermouth.

Best For

• Gifting a whiskey enthusiast exploring Irish single malts beyond the mainstream
• Building a tasting flight comparing cask-influenced Irish whiskeys side by side
• After-dinner sipping alongside dessert courses or a cheese board
• Adding a fruit-driven, award-winning bottle to a home whiskey collection

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Teeling Single Malt taste like? It leads with tropical fruit, melon, and mixed berries, then shifts into bittersweet chocolate, vanilla, and baking spice. The five-cask wine maturation gives it a layered fruit sweetness balanced by dry, clove-driven warmth.

How does Teeling Single Malt compare to Redbreast 12? Redbreast 12 is a single pot still whiskey using both malted and unmalted barley aged primarily in Sherry and bourbon casks, delivering a richer, oilier body with more pronounced Sherry influence. Teeling Single Malt uses 100% malted barley matured across five wine cask types, producing a lighter, more fruit-forward and wine-cask-driven profile.

Is Teeling Single Malt good for sipping neat? Yes — the 46% ABV provides enough body and intensity for neat sipping, and the multi-cask complexity rewards slow, attentive tasting. A small splash of water can further reveal the floral and tropical layers.

Where is Teeling Single Malt made? It is produced at the Teeling Whiskey Distillery on Newmarket Square in Dublin's Liberties district, Ireland. The distillery opened in 2015 as the first new distillery in Dublin in over 125 years.

What foods pair well with Teeling Single Malt? Dark chocolate truffles highlight the bittersweet cocoa notes in the whiskey. Aged cheddar or Comté cheese complements the dried fruit and spice. Seared duck breast mirrors the rich, fruity complexity. Stone fruit desserts like tarte Tatin echo the orchard fruit character. Charcuterie with fig jam ties into the Port and Sherry cask sweetness.

What sizes does Teeling Single Malt come in? The standard retail offering is the 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.

Is Teeling Single Malt worth the price? Teeling Single Malt positions as a mid-premium Irish whiskey, sitting above entry-level blends but below ultra-aged expressions. Given the five-cask maturation, triple distillation, 46% ABV, and its multiple award wins — including World's Best Irish Single Malt — it delivers strong value within the premium single malt Irish whiskey tier.

Why Teeling Single Malt?

The five-cask wine maturation — spanning Sherry, Port, Madeira, White Burgundy, and Cabernet Sauvignon — is genuinely unusual in Irish whiskey and sets this apart from competitors that rely on one or two cask types. That technique earned it the World's Best Irish Single Malt title at the 2017 World Whiskies Awards and a Double Gold at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, placing it among the most decorated Irish single malts of the past decade. Bottled at 46%, the whiskey retains texture and intensity while remaining approachable enough for drinkers transitioning from blended Irish whiskeys. For anyone looking to understand what Dublin's modern whiskey revival tastes like, this bottle is a direct and compelling statement.