Celtic Warrior Blended Irish Whiskey 70CL 40%

Stone monuments still rise from the Irish landscape, silent witnesses to warriors who once roamed and ruled this land. Celtic Warrior is a tribute to them, a blend drawn from the west of Ireland, where the past and the cask meet in the glass.

Expert Review

Celtic Warrior is a Blended Irish Whiskey matured in ex-Bourbon casks, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey comes from Ahascragh Distillers, the family business behind brands such as Clan Colla and Uais. The distillery is run by husband and wife Gareth and Michelle McAllister, who built Ireland's first zero energy emissions distillery into a restored 19th-century mill in Ahascragh, west of Ballinasloe in County Galway. The whiskey is a blend of several Irish whiskeys, assembled from separate batches and hand-selected casks. The Bourbon cask draws out vanilla, fudge and soft oak tones, keeping the profile approachable rather than heavy.

The name reaches back to the Celtic warriors who once ruled Ireland, a theme Ahascragh also explores across its other releases, where Irish history and clan stories recur on the labels.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet and creamy from the first sniff, with notes of butterscotch, fudge and soft vanilla.

Palate

Sweetness and spice share the lead, while vanilla spreads generously across the palate.

Finish

Sweet and lingering, rounded off by toasted oak tones and another dash of vanilla.

Specifications

Name: Celtic Warrior Blended Irish Whiskey
Distillery: Ahascragh Distillers
Region/Country: County Galway, Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon casks
Serving suggestion: Best neat, with a single ice cube or a few drops of water to open up the sweetness
EAN no.: 5391539220515

Flavour Profile

Soft · Creamy · Sweet · Vanilla-forward · Lightly spiced

Did You Know?

Ahascragh is built into an old 19th-century corn mill and runs entirely without fossil fuels, powered by wind, solar and high-temperature heat pumps, making it Ireland's first zero energy emissions distillery.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Celtic Warrior Blended Irish Whiskey

What does Celtic Warrior Blended Irish Whiskey taste like?

It is sweet and creamy with butterscotch, fudge and soft vanilla, a generous sweetness on the palate with light spice, and a lingering finish of toasted oak.

Is Celtic Warrior peated or smoky?

No, the whiskey has no peat or smoke in its profile. The Bourbon cask's vanilla and sweetness carry the flavour instead.

How should Celtic Warrior be served?

It drinks well neat, with a single ice cube or a few drops of water to open up the sweetness further.

What does the name Celtic Warrior mean?

The name reaches back to the Celtic warriors who once ruled Ireland, a theme Ahascragh Distillers also explores across its other releases.

Who is behind Celtic Warrior?

The whiskey comes from Ahascragh Distillers, the family business also behind Clan Colla and Uais, run by husband and wife Gareth and Michelle McAllister from a restored corn mill in County Galway.

Does Celtic Warrior make a good gift?

Yes, the soft and approachable profile makes it a safe gift for both the curious drinker and the more experienced whiskey fan.