Fercullen Falls 15 Single Grain Irish whiskey

Fercullen 15 Year Old Single Grain Irish Whiskey

Key Features:

• Irish Origin: Produced at Powerscourt Distillery, County Wicklow, Ireland.   
• Single Grain: Made from a mash bill of corn and malted barley.   
• Age Statement: Aged for 15 years.   
• Maturation: Initially matured for 15 years in high-quality, first-fill ex-bourbon barrels. A portion of this whiskey is then finished in second-fill Madeira casks.   
• ABV: Bottled at 41.5% ABV.   
• Non-Chill Filtered: Yes, to retain its natural character.   
• Natural Colour: Yes.

Tasting Notes (based on various sources):

• Nose: Offers aromas of vanilla, fudge, honeyed almonds, dried apricots, and mango. Some detect a hint of ginger.   
• Palate: Presents flavors of hot buttered popcorn, orange and lime marmalade, and dry oak spice.   
• Finish: Characterized by creamy vanilla fudge with candied orange and lime peels. It is described as smooth and well-balanced, with a good length.

Overall Impression:

The Fercullen 15 Year Old Single Grain is a well-regarded and complex Irish whiskey that showcases the softer, sweeter characteristics of grain whiskey enhanced by long maturation in bourbon barrels and a Madeira cask finish. It's considered a smooth and nuanced spirit, ideal for sipping neat or in a highball.

Awards:

• World's Best Grain Whiskey: World Whiskies Awards 2025.   
• Ireland's Best Grain Whiskey: Awarded prior to the global win at the World Whiskies Awards 2025.