GLENDALOUGH CANTEIRO AGED MADEIRA CASK FINISH 700ml 42% BOTTLE #480 SINGLE CASK IRISH WHISKEY

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GLENDALOUGH CANTEIRO AGED MADEIRA CASK FINISH 700ml 42%

CASK NO.RC961 BOTTLE #480

SINGLE CASK IRISH WHISKEY

St Kevin, the man on our bottle, stood apart. This whiskey does the same. Notes of smooth vanilla, butterscotch and honey are layered with flavours from the cask's predecessor liquid, Canteiro-aged Madeira wine. These casks have imparted cooked dark fruit flavours, plums, caramel and spices from their years in the subtropical warmth.

Canteiro aged Madeira casks from off the coast of Africa which held Madeira fortified wine, soak up and impart intense aromas and flavours created by the heat and tropical climate of their home-place.

Nose: Rich sultanas, exotic fruit, mango, pineapple, orange zest and marmalade.

Taste: Light and lively. Rich and rounded with raisins, dark cherry and plum notes, vanilla and sweet grains with peppercorn spice.

Finish: Dark stone fruit, oak spices and a slight nuttiness.

Award-Winning Whiskey

Meiningers International Spirits Award | Whiskey | Gold | 2023

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About Glendalough

Glendalough is a valley nestled deep in the Wicklow mountains. An area known for its scenic beauty. Just south of Dublin, County Wicklow is renowned for its bountiful fields, rolling mountains and deep forests. It is affectionately known as “the Garden of Ireland”, and we’re fortunate enough to call these lands our home.

Glendalough is also home to a 6th century settlement founded by St Kevin, the man on our bottle, who turned his back on a life of wealth and privilege in search of something more meaningful. After years of exploring the Irish wilderness Kevin came across the majestic valley he would come to call home. He went on to dedicate his life to nature and taking the path less travelled.

St. Kevin One day he arrived at the deep, isolated valley of Glendalough. He stood with his arms outstretched, marveling at its beauty.​ A blackbird landed on his hand and laid her eggs. He took it as a sign, a test of his resolve. So, there he stood, steadfast, day and night until the eggs hatched and the birds fledged.​ 
This story, and many others about Kevin, drew people from all over Ireland to the valley.

Over time this beautiful valley nestled in the Wicklow mountains of Ireland formed the historical and culturally rich valley that is Glendalough today.

Geraldine Kavanagh, our Head Forager, grew up in Wicklow and has spent many a year wandering these living lands searching for the best flavours Glendalough has to offer which we encapsulate in a bottle. This gave her an innate knowledge and a great love of plants and nature.

Soft of hand and light of foot, Geraldine never takes too much from any one area, always treading lightly and with care. She is a fountain of knowledge and an absolute expert in her field.

Ciaran “Rowdy” Rooney - Head Distiller

Rowdy has worked his way up the Glendalough ranks after offering to help when Glendalough Distillery was only starting up. He fell for the distilling process and after getting his qualifications he became Glendalough’s head distiller. Alongside Geraldine they developed the recipe for Glendalough’s Wild Botanical Gin among other small batch Glendalough Gin releases. Distilling and whiskey maturation are now Rowdy’s total passions of which he is a specialist.

He developed the Glendalough Wild Rose gin recipe in honour of his late Mother, Rose, for his brother’s wedding. Initially a small batch experiment, this beautiful gesture by Rowdy was so good we now produce it commercially so everyone can raise a glass to Rose.

Sam Mulligan - Distiller

Sam is the newest member of the Glendalough Distillery production team and has honed his craft over the years under the guidance of Rowdy.

Every day within hours of foraging, Geraldine’s harvest is brought to Sam in the distillery. He uses small batch slow distillation to gently tease out the delicate flavours of the botanicals. Some are destined for the pot, others hung high in a basket, their essential oils extracted by the rising vapours never timed or automated each batch is equal parts alchemy and artistry, Sam ensures the spirit of the land is distilled and represented in each bottle.