Cooley Whiskey

Cooley is proof that Irish whiskey could rise from its own ashes. When John Teeling converted an old industrial alcohol plant into a distillery in 1987, Ireland was down to just two working distilleries — today the country is one of whisky's fastest-growing scenes, and Cooley helped light the spark.

Tyrconnell 10 years old Sherry Finish Single Malt Irish Whiskey 46%

Item no.: 22227865380-0

Master Distiller Noel Sweeney has used his nose to find the precise balance where the sherry cask adds spice without overpowering the underlying single malt.
Expert Review
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Finish is a Single Malt Irish Whiskey matured in American oak and finished in sherry casks, bottled at 46%.
The whiskey matures for nearly ten years in American oak, after which it is finished for its final months in sherry casks. The goal is an elegant rounding-off rather than a heavy sherry character, requiring precision in how long the whiskey is left in the sherry casks. It is non-chill filtered, which preserves more flavour nuances but also means the whiskey can turn slightly hazy when water or ice is added. The bottle is presented in a metal gift tube.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Malt and sherry sweetness, with a touch of dried fruit.
Palate
Elegant and rounded, with notes of nuts and light spice.
Finish
Medium, soft and lightly sherry-driven.
Specifications
Name: Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Finish
Distillery: Tyrconnell
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak with sherry finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Other: Presented in a metal gift tube
EAN no.: 5099357005603
Flavour Profile
Elegant · Malty · Lightly sherry-driven · Nutty · Soft
Did You Know?
Tyrconnell is named after a horse that won a famous race in Ireland in 1876 as a major underdog, a story the brand still tells on its labels.
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1pcs.
80,25EUR
Tyrconnell Double Distilled Irish Single Malt Whiskey 43%

Item no.: 22227865479-1106-197280346

Tyrconnell Double Distilled Irish Single Malt is an award-winning classic with a soft texture and a lovely combination of citrus, honey and vanilla.
Expert Review
Tyrconnell Double Distilled Irish Single Malt Whiskey is a Double Distilled Irish Single Malt Whiskey, bottled at 43%.
The whiskey has all the expected characteristic traits of a traditional whiskey, but stands out from the crowd with its soft texture. The notes consist of a lovely combination of citrus, honey, caramel, vanilla, orange and a discreet hint of chocolate.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Citrus and honey.
Palate
Caramel, vanilla and orange with a discreet hint of chocolate.
Finish
Soft and rounded.
Specifications
Name: Tyrconnell Double Distilled
Distillery: Tyrconnell
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Double Distilled Irish Single Malt Whiskey
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5099357091422
Flavour Profile
Citrusy · Honeyed · Caramel · Soft · Rounded
Did You Know?
Tyrconnell Double Distilled is an award-winning classic whiskey, known for its soft texture.
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1pcs.
36,00EUR

About Cooley

Cooley Distillery is located on the Cooley Peninsula in County Louth and was founded in 1987 by John Teeling, who converted a former industrial alcohol plant at a time when Irish whiskey was down to just two working distilleries in the whole country. The distillery stands out for using double rather than triple distillation and for producing both peated and unpeated malt, which has made it the base for several independent brands. Collectors find Cooley's early releases under Teeling ownership historically significant, while newcomers meet a slightly more robust Irish style than most expect.

History & Background

John Teeling, an Irish businessman with a background in mining, bought the closed factory in 1987 and converted it into a distillery at a time when Irish whiskey was widely considered a dying category after decades of decline. Cooley survived and grew large enough to attract international buyers, and on 17 January 2012 the distillery was sold to American company Beam Inc. for around 95 million dollars. Beam itself was acquired by Japan's Suntory in 2014, and Cooley today forms a central part of Beam Suntory's Irish portfolio, while the Teeling family has since founded an entirely new distillery in Dublin under its own name.

History & Background

When Teeling founded Cooley, Irish whiskey had been reduced to just two major players, and he saw an opportunity to restore competition and stylistic diversity. The distillery became known for producing both peated (Connemara) and unpeated single malt whiskey, as well as grain whiskey for several of the new Irish brands that have since emerged. Today the distillery is part of Beam Suntory and is home to the Kilbeggan and Tyrconnell brands, among others.

Production & Style

Cooley distils both single malt and grain whiskey and was pioneering in reintroducing peated style to Irish whiskey, which is otherwise traditionally unpeated.

Signature Style

Versatile, Pioneering, Fruity
The style spans widely, from the smoky Connemara to the light, apple-fruited Tyrconnell – a distillery proving the breadth of Irish whiskey.

Facts

Distillery	Cooley Distillery
Founded	1987
Pronounced	Ku-li
Region	County Louth
Country	Ireland
Owner	Beam Suntory
Official website	cooleywhiskey.com

Did You Know?

When Cooley opened in 1987, it was the first new distillery in Ireland since 1975, marking the start of what is now known as the Irish whiskey renaissance.

Like Cooley? You should also try:

Teeling, Bushmills and Jameson.

Cooley Whiskey

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Tasting Notes

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Finish

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Flavour Profile

Did You Know?

Expert Review

Tasting Notes

Nose

Palate

Finish

Specifications

Flavour Profile

Did You Know?

About Cooley

History & Background

History & Background

Production & Style

Signature Style

Facts

Did You Know?

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