Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Marsala Cask Edition
Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Marsala Cask Edition
Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Marsala Cask Edition is a refined and innovative expression from The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. Crafted using malted and unmalted Irish barley, along with uniquely Irish Barra oats, this whiskey is triple-distilled for exceptional smoothness. Aged for seven years in exquisite Sicilian Marsala wine casks, it boasts a rich and complex flavor profile, combining the traditional essence of Irish whiskey with the luxurious sweetness of Marsala. With its silky texture and elegant depth, this 43% ABV whiskey is a testament to the art of meticulous cask selection and patient maturation.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Seven years in Sicilian Marsala wine casks give this single pot still Irish whiskey a warmth that feels made for giving. From The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, it is triple-distilled from malted and unmalted Irish barley with Barra oats, then shaped by the wine casks into something rich and quietly indulgent. Expect clove and honey on the nose, a silky palate of dried fruits, hazelnuts and Marsala-driven sweetness with oak spice, and a lingering finish of spiced caramel, roasted hazelnut and raisin. It suits the recipient who already enjoys Irish whiskey and would appreciate a less familiar cask story, or the dessert-wine lover curious about whiskey. Bring it to a holiday dinner, a milestone birthday or a retirement toast, where it can be poured neat after the meal alongside something sweet. At 43% ABV it sips comfortably, and a drop of water opens up more aroma, so it rewards slow evenings by the fire as much as big celebrations.
Pairs well with
- Caramel and nut desserts — The whiskey's spiced caramel and roasted hazelnut finish echoes desserts built on caramel and toasted nuts.
- Dried fruit and cheese board — Raisin and dried-fruit notes from the Marsala casks complement figs, dates and other dried fruits on the board.
- Retirement or milestone birthday gift — Its honeyed, slow-sipping richness suits a celebratory toast and an unhurried evening pour by the fire afterward.
Questions about this bottle
What is this whiskey made from?
It is a single pot still Irish whiskey made from malted and unmalted Irish barley along with Irish Barra oats. It is triple-distilled at The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, County Leitrim.
How is the Marsala Cask Edition aged?
It is aged for seven years in Sicilian Marsala wine casks, which bring a sweetness and richness that sits alongside the traditional character of Irish pot still whiskey.
What does it taste like?
The nose shows clove, honey, sun-ripened fruit, toasted caramel and oak. The palate is silky, with dried fruits, hazelnuts, Marsala-driven sweetness and oak spice. The finish lingers with spiced caramel, roasted hazelnut and raisin.
How strong is it, and what size is the bottle?
It is bottled at 43% ABV, which is 86 proof, and comes in a 700 ml bottle.
