Clonakilty Limited Edition Cask Strength Single Pot Moscatel Finish 59.8%

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Clonakilty Limited Edition Cask Strength Single Pot Moscatel Finish | Limited Edition, Single Cask 59.8%

Clonakilty Limited Edition Cask Strength Single Pot Still Moscatel Finish is a rare and powerful expression of Irish Whiskey from Ireland’s Clonakilty Distillery. This exclusive single pot still whiskey delivers an intense cask-strength experience at a bold 59.8% ABV, finished in premium Moscatel wine casks that impart luxurious notes of sweet dried fruits, honeyed citrus, and rich spiced oak. Bottled without chill-filtration to preserve its full depth and character, this limited-edition whiskey is a must-try for connoisseurs seeking a complex, unapologetically full-bodied dram that showcases the very best of Clonakilty’s innovative spirit finishing expertise.

Moscatel Cask Limited Edition Key Facts

  • Single Cask: Cask #6278
  • Cask Strength: 59.8% ABV
  • Limited Availability: Only 330 bottles worldwide
  • Pure Clonakilty Spirit: Triple-distilled from 100% estate-grown and local barley for total grain-to-glass traceability.
  • 160-Hour Fermentation: An extraordinary extended fermentation time (compared to the industry average of 65–72 hours) that allows indigenous yeasts to develop a remarkably smooth, fruit-forward, and complex spirit.
  • Maturation: Aged in ex-Bourbon barrels and finished in premium Moscatel wine casks.

In the Distillery

  • Clonakilty handcrafted Irish whiskey is made from both malted and unmalted barley, sourced from the family farm or grown by local farmers.
  • A long fermentation period, exceeding 100 hours, allows indigenous yeasts to fully develop a complex array of natural flavours.
  • The whiskey is triple-distilled in long-necked pot stills, producing a lighter, sweeter spirit that is smooth and refined.
  • The eau de vie is diluted with pure spring water from Clonakilty’s own well.
  • The spirit is then aged in oak barrels in a warehouse overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Clonakilty Distillery: The Atlantic Distillery

Located in West Cork, near the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the family-run Clonakilty Distillery leverages a unique maritime microclimate to age its whiskies. Founded by Michael Scully, whose family has farmed this coastal land for nine consecutive generations, the distillery is a true “grain-to-glass” operation.

From selecting a heritage strain of barley nurtured by salty ocean air to drawing pure spring water from their own deep-rock well, every step is designed for ultimate quality. Triple-distilled in traditional long-necked pot stills, Clonakilty produces a lighter, sweeter, and more refined distillate, famously enhanced by their pioneering cask-finishing programs. The distillery collaborates with breweries in Ireland and the USA to create distinctive whiskies and also produces the premium Minke Vodka and Gin.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Honeyed citrus, sweet dried fruits, and hints of rich, spiced oak.

Palate: Luxurious layers of dark chocolate, candied orange peel, and bright Mediterranean fruits.

Finish: Smooth, warming, and nutty, reminiscent of roasted hazelnuts with a lingering coastal whisper.

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