Skellig Six18 Step Collection Limited Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey 70 cl 43%

618 steps lead up to the rock of Skellig Michael, where monks once built their monastery high above the Atlantic. That number has given its name to Ireland's only distillery on the Ring of Kerry.

Expert Review

Skellig Six18 Step Collection Limited Edition is an Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey matured in three cask types, bottled at 43%.

The whiskey is the first expression from Skellig Six18 Distillery in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, and the first Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey with a peated profile, inspired by the Atlantic peatlands and the maritime history along the Skellig Coast. It is mashed from both malted and unmalted barley and triple distilled in traditional copper pot stills, giving it the silky structure the style is known for. The distillery is housed in a former dry dock, from which locals and visitors once sailed out to Skellig Michael.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh maritime peat meets young grain and a touch of citrus.

Palate

Silky structure with spiced grain and a light, smoky depth.

Finish

Peat and salt linger, rounded off by a light sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Skellig Six18 Step Collection Limited Edition
Distillery: Skellig Six18 Distillery
Region/Country: County Kerry, Ireland
Type: Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Triple distilled
Edition: Six18 Step Collection, Limited Edition
EAN no.: 5391536650216

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Spiced · Silky · Salty

Did You Know?

Skellig Six18 Distillery is housed in a former dry dock for boats that once carried visitors out to the UNESCO rock of Skellig Michael, and the name refers to the 618 steps monks once carved into the rock to reach their monastery.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Skellig Six18 Step Collection

What does Skellig Six18 Step Collection taste like?

It offers fresh maritime peat and citrus on the nose, a silky, spiced palate, and a finish of peat, salt and light sweetness.

Is Skellig Six18 peated?

Yes, it is the first Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey with a peated profile, inspired by the Atlantic peatlands surrounding the distillery.

Is Skellig Six18 worth it?

As a limited release and the debut expression from a brand new distillery, it carries a rarity that speaks for itself.

How should Skellig Six18 be served?

Best at room temperature in a tulip glass, where both the peat and grain notes can unfold.

Where is Skellig Six18 Distillery located?

The distillery is located in Cahersiveen on the Ring of Kerry, close to the UNESCO rock of Skellig Michael, and is the only distillery on the route.

Does Skellig Six18 make a good gift?

Yes, as a debut expression from a new, story-rich distillery, it is a natural choice for the collector looking for something new in Irish whiskey.