West Cork Irish Whiskey stands for handcrafted Irish whiskey, which impresses with its high-quality ingredients and traditional production in Skibbereen, Ireland. Since its foundation, West Cork Distillers has developed into one of Ireland's leading distilleries. The brand combines traditional Irish whiskey production with innovative techniques, using only the best ingredients from the West Cork region.
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The story of West Cork Distillers began in 2003 when friends Denis McCarthy, Ger McCarthy and John O'Connell founded the distillery in Skibbereen, West Cork. Their shared passion for whiskey and their vision to create an authentic Irish whiskey that reflects the tradition and culture of the region led to the creation of West Cork Distillers. Today, the brand stands for excellent quality and innovative whiskey varieties that are recognized worldwide.
West Cork Bourbon Cask Matured Irish Whiskey is a delicate blend of grain (75%) and malt (25%) Irish whiskey matured in first fill bourbon casks. It is a smooth and balanced whiskey, and the taste is one of malt, lingering sweetness, citrus, apple and nutmeg. It is bottled at 40%.
West Cork Black Cask Irish Whiskey is a fine blend of grain (66%) and malt (34%) whiskey aged in first fill bourbon casks for a period of three years, and then polish matured for a further year in heavily charred bourbon casks. The end result is a beautifully balanced whiskey with a taste of vanilla and lingering sweetness.
Presented in a bespoke Maritime shaped bottle, this unique maritime Irish Whiskey range is inspired by the founders and background of West Cork Irish Whiskey. The Maritime range bottle is a masterfully crafted custom-blown spherical bottle with an off centre spout to aid a smoother pour of whiskey. The range comprises rum cask, port cask, sherry cask and virgin oak cask single malt Irish whiskey.
At West Cork Irish Whiskey, we are disruptors and value passion and innovation. So much so, we have designed and crafted our own handmade pot stills, including ‘the Rocket’ which uses a rapid distillation process to enhance flavour for a cleaner, smoother tasting whiskey.
At West Cork Whiskey, science is fundamental to great tasting flavour. The distillery applies chemistry techniques that aren’t usually found in whiskey production, such as Gas Chromatography and Reverse Osmosis, which you can dive into more on our whiskey processes page.
Sustainability is a central component of West Cork Distillers' philosophy. The distillery relies on environmentally friendly production methods and works in an energy-efficient manner. West Cork is also committed to the local community and supports regional farmers and suppliers.
Every bottle of West Cork Whiskey undergoes strict quality controls to ensure that it meets the brand's high standards. From growing the grain to bottling, every stage of production is carefully monitored to ensure the consistently high quality of the whiskey.
West Cork Whiskey has received worldwide recognition and numerous awards. These accolades confirm the high quality and unmistakable taste of the whiskey and make West Cork a recognized brand in the world of premium spirits.
West Cork Whiskey is very popular with both professional bartenders and private connoisseurs. The unique flavors and outstanding quality make West Cork Whiskey a preferred choice for special occasions and everyday enjoyment. The products are represented in many renowned bars and restaurants worldwide and are appreciated by connoisseurs.
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