Velvet Cap Single Malt Peated Sherry Cask Irish Whiskey

Selected and finished by Blackwater Distillery under their historic Velvet Cap bonding mark, this release brings together the rare character of peated Irish single malt with rich sherry cask maturation. Sourced from a renowned Irish distillery, the triple-distilled peated single malt was finished in Oloroso sherry hogsheads. Bottled non-chill filtered, it blends earthy campfire smoke, iodine, and campfire embers with dark dried fruit, nuttiness, and sweet sherry oak.

Food Pairing: Smoked brisket, blue cheese, dark chocolate fudge, grilled figs, or venison burgers with caramelized onions.

Tasting Notes: Rich amber rust with deep copper highlights and heavy, slow-drifting legs along the glass.

Nose: Earthy and sweet, opening with bonfire smoke, dried raisins, and dark chocolate, followed by roasted walnuts, orange marmalade, and soft leather.

Palate: Rich and viscous on the palate, featuring sweet dark cherries, dried fruit, and fig paste upfront before evolving into thick peat smoke, espresso bean, clove, and toasted oak.

Finish: Long, warming, and smoky with lingering notes of dark cocoa, dry sherry tannins, and fading peat embers.

Serve: Enjoy neat at room temperature in a Glencairn glass, or with a splash of cool water to highlight the sweet sherry and dark fruit aromas.