Fercullen 10 years old Bourbon Cask Single Grain Irish Whiskey 40%

Just a 30-minute drive south of Dublin lies Powerscourt Estate, named by National Geographic as one of the world's most beautiful gardens, and this is where the Fercullen whiskeys are distilled.

Expert Review

Fercullen 10 Year Old is a Single Grain Irish Whiskey matured in American white oak and finished in fresh bourbon casks, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey is distilled by Powerscourt Distillery, one of Ireland's newest distilleries, established in 2017 with the first distillations in 2018. The distillery is located on Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow, owned by the Slazenger family, and sells its Single Malt, Single Grain and Blended releases under the Fercullen brand. This 10-year-old single grain spends its first years in American white oak before finishing in completely fresh bourbon casks, giving a combination of classic grain sweetness and fresher cask spice.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla and grain sweetness, with a hint of fresh oak.

Palate

Soft and round, with caramel and light spice from the fresh bourbon casks.

Finish

Medium and mild, with lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Fercullen 10 Year Old
Distillery: Powerscourt
Region/Country: County Wicklow, Ireland
Type: Single Grain Irish Whiskey
Age: 10 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American white oak & fresh bourbon casks
EAN no.: 5391533850039

Flavour Profile

Grain-sweet · Vanilla-forward · Soft · Round · Mild

Did You Know?

Powerscourt Estate, where Fercullen is distilled, has been named by National Geographic as one of the three most beautiful gardens in the world, thanks to its 47 hectares of gardens with Sugarloaf Mountain in the background.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fercullen 10 Year Old

What does Fercullen 10 Year Old taste like?

It offers vanilla and grain sweetness on the nose, a soft, round palate with caramel and light spice, and a medium, mild finish.

Is Fercullen 10 Year Old a single malt?

No, it is a Single Grain Irish Whiskey.

Who is behind the Fercullen brand?

Fercullen is produced by Powerscourt Distillery, located on Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow south of Dublin.

Which casks is the whiskey matured in?

The first 10 years in American white oak, after which it finishes in fresh bourbon casks.

How should Fercullen 10 Year Old be served?

At room temperature in a tulip glass, where the grain-sweet, vanilla-forward notes can unfold.

Does Fercullen 10 Year Old make a good gift?

Yes, as a representative of one of Ireland's newest distilleries, it's an exciting choice for the whiskey adventurer.