In the wooded hills of County Wicklow, where mist clings to ancient stones, Glendalough Distillery brings Irish whiskey back to its monastic roots, with a twist. Their Grand Cru Burgundy Finish is a bold step into French wine cask finishing, bridging old world depth with new world curiosity.

Glendalough Grand Cru Burgundy Finish 70cl (2 Bottles)
Brand: Glendalough | Category: Irish Single Malt | ABV: 42% | Origin: Ireland | Vol: 700 ml (per bottle)

Tasting Profile
Nose: Imagine walking through a wine cellar lined with red fruits and aged oak, plush notes of cherries, rose petals, and toasted almonds drift upward.
Palate: Rich, silky, and rounded, dark berries, vanilla custard, hints of spice and cocoa, all held together with a wine soaked woodiness that adds elegance.
Finish: Lingering and refined, the fruit tapers off into dry tannins and warm baking spice, like the last sip of a vintage Burgundy shared by candlelight.

Production Details
This whiskey begins as a delicate Irish single malt, then spends extra time resting in rare Grand Cru Burgundy wine casks from the Côte d'Or. The wine barrels deepen the fruit and add a layer of complexity rarely found in Irish expressions. Each bottle is non-chill filtered to retain its natural character.

Perfect For
Best opened on special nights when wine lovers and whiskey drinkers come together. Serve it after a long dinner, with aged cheese or charcuterie, or sip slowly while watching the rain roll in. It’s a great conversation piece and even better company.

Expert Notes
Praised for its sophisticated finish, this bottle has caught attention in tastings for marrying Burgundy’s finesse with Ireland’s smoothness. Whiskey fans admire how it manages to be both luxurious and easy-drinking, while wine drinkers find the red fruit influence welcoming and familiar.

Customer Reviews
"Didn’t expect this much complexity. Fruit-forward, but still very much a whiskey."   Noel
"You can tell those Burgundy barrels weren’t just for show. It’s refined and layered."   Amira
"Smooth and flavorful, makes a great gift too. Ended up keeping one for myself."   Darragh

Interesting Fact
Glendalough was founded by a group of friends who left corporate jobs to revive Ireland’s craft distilling scene. The valley it’s named after was once home to a 6th century monastic settlement, making this whiskey’s contemplative, slow-crafted style feel right at home.

Serving Suggestions
Let it breathe in a wide glass to bring out the fruit and oak interplay. A few drops of water tease out more floral and spice notes. Try it neat first, then revisit with a mild cheese or fig tart on the side.

Distillery Background
Glendalough Distillery sits in a glacial valley steeped in Celtic history. As one of Ireland’s trailblazing craft distillers, they focus on small batch releases, unique wood finishes, and traditional distilling methods. The Burgundy Finish reflects their experimental spirit, deepening the soul of Irish whiskey with the grace of French wine-making.