W.D O'Connell Whiskey Merchants Unveils Small Batch 5-Year-Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey

W.D O’Connell Whiskey Merchants is excited to announce the release of its latest innovation – the Small Batch 5-Year-Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey.

This new addition to the lineup draws inspiration from the rich tradition of fortified wines from the Jerez region of Spain. Marking a significant milestone for the brand, the Fino cask is the first of its kind and the second release in the small batch sherry series.

Founder Daithí O'Connell commented on the launch, stating,

“The production of sherry wines boasts a long and storied history, characterised by its complexity and significant influence on the flavours we love in whiskey today. By using solera butts from Fernando De Castilla Bodegas in the Jerez region, we have crafted a whiskey that reimagines the possibilities of modern Irish whiskey. This release marries three malt distillates from one distillery with Fino butts from a single bodega.”

The W.D O’Connell Whiskey Merchants Small Batch Fino 5-Year-Old Irish Whiskey is a limited edition, with small quantities released every 2-3 years. O'Connell added,

“This expression allowed us to experiment with multiple malt distillates from a single distillery, creating a vibrant and bold whiskey infused with tons of character. All three styles of malt were aged simultaneously in Fino Butts from Fernando De Castilla and were then partially emptied and vatted together to create 1,000 bottles.”

Non-chill filtered and bottled at 50% ABV, the W.D O’Connell Whiskey Merchants Small Batch Fino 5-Year-Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey is a bold and vibrant Irish whiskey.

It will be available through W.D O’Connell Whiskey Merchants online and at key outlets in Ireland, Northern Europe, and the US starting in late May/early June 2024, with a recommended retail price of €69.95.