Fercullen Falls Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Fercullen Falls Single Malt Irish Whiskey is the inaugural single malt release from the Powerscourt Distillery, located on the historic Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow, Ireland. This release marks a significant milestone as the first whiskey 100% distilled at Powerscourt to be released. The brand name "Fercullen" itself has historical roots, derived from the ancient name for the Powerscourt Estate, "FeraCulann."   

Key Features:

• Irish Origin: Distilled and matured at Powerscourt Distillery, County Wicklow, Ireland.   
• Single Malt: Made from 100% malted barley.
• Triple Distilled: Undergoes the traditional Irish triple distillation process in copper pot stills at the Powerscourt Distillery.
• Cask Maturation: Matured in high-quality ex-bourbon barrels.
• Non-Chill Filtered: Bottled without chill filtration to preserve its natural flavors and texture.
• ABV: Typically bottled at 46% ABV.

Tasting Notes (based on various sources):

• Nose: Presents a bright and fresh aroma with notes of green apple, citrus peel (lemon and lime), and floral hints. You might also find marzipan, fresh linen, toffee, baking spices, vanilla, dessert apples, pears, and soft leather.
• Palate: Offers a great texture led by citrus flavors, particularly lemon and lime, along with vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, nutmeg, and a dusting of cocoa. Some detect vanilla custard, soft oak, salted caramel, and a hint of tarte tatin.   
• Finish: Described as having a malty creaminess and espresso notes, evolving into warming oak spices, soft leather, honeyed almonds, and stewed fruits. It has a good length and a drying sensation at the tips of the tongue.   

Overall Impression:

Fercullen Falls Single Malt is a flavour-forward and vibrant Irish single malt that showcases the quality of the spirit distilled at the Powerscourt Distillery. The maturation in bourbon barrels imparts classic vanilla and sweet notes, complementing the inherent fruity and slightly spicy character of the triple-distilled malt. It's considered a well-balanced and approachable single malt, ideal for sipping and savoring.   

Awards:

• Ireland's Best New Irish Whiskey: Irish Whiskey Awards (for the Fercullen Single Malt, the core of which is in Fercullen Falls Single Malt). 
• Gold Outstanding (98 points): International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) (for Fercullen Single Malt).   
• The Powerscourt Distillery and its Fercullen range have received numerous other awards at prestigious competitions like the World Whiskies Awards and the Irish Whiskey Awards, indicating the overall quality of their whiskies. Notably, Fercullen 15 Year Old Single Grain was named World's Best Grain Whiskey at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards, highlighting the distillery's excellence across different whiskey styles. The Fercullen Falls Small Batch Blend was also named Ireland's Best Blended Whiskey at the World Whiskies Awards Ireland 2025.