West Cork whiskies

History

The distillery started modestly at the beginning of the 2000s, when three friends from the town, with no background in the industry, decided to distil in small premises. With a lot of hard work and some ingenuity, such as building part of their own machinery, they grew until they moved to larger premises in Skibbereen. Today they produce a wide range of whiskeys, with finishes in casks of different wines and spirits, and sell in many countries.

House style

West Cork’s whiskeys are light and fruity, with vanilla, honey and cereal. Its Original Blend combines grain and malt matured in bourbon casks, and is smooth and easy. The house also offers malts finished in sherry, port or rum casks, and some with a touch of peat, without great complications. They are unpretentious whiskeys, designed to drink neat, on the rocks or in mixed drinks, and very reasonably priced. The house shows that a small independent distillery can carve out a place alongside the big groups of Irish whiskey.

Where to start

West Cork Original Blend is the catalogue’s benchmark and an economical everyday option. If you like it, compare it with other affordable Irish blends, such as Jameson, Bushmills Original or Tullamore D.E.W., to see the differences in style between houses. It is also a good option for an Irish coffee. They are all affordable and easy to find in specialist shops and supermarkets in Spain.

• West Cork Original BlendBlend · 40% ABV