The Galway based Micil Distillery, has announced the launch
of a new limited-edition single pot still Irish whiskey.
Micil Madeira Island (46% ABV) was initially matured in ex-Bourbon
barrels, before being split into ex-peated quarter casks and Madeira wine casks
for a finishing period of 11 months. They were then blended together prior to
bottling.
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This the second release from the Micil Island series, which was inspired by the Galway distilleries of the past and the city’s historical trade links with France, Spain and Portugal.
Micil Madeira Island, is said to be a rich, spicy whiskey
that has sweet, crisp, dark, stone fruit notes from a Madeira wine cask finish.
The ex-peated quarter casks are said to lend their distinct gentle turf smoke,
evoking the sweet, subtle peat of the finest Connemara fuisce.
Commenting on the launch, Pádraic Ó Griallais, Micil
Distillery Founder, said: “After a year that has seen our team double in size,
from 5 to 10 people, where we’ve won multiple awards, and increased our
distribution tenfold, it’s great to be able to bring another new Irish Whiskey
to the market to cap it off. We’re committed to bringing sourced, finished and
independently bottled Single Pot Still whiskeys to the market that showcase new
flavour profiles within the category and Micil Madeira Island does just that.
With crisp candied citrus and underlying smoke, it’s a whiskey we’re
tremendously proud of.”
Limited to 1,754 bottles, Micil Madeira Island, will be
available later this month from specialist retailers, for a RRP of €55.00.
Posted by Steve Rush