Lakeview Single Estate Whiskey
Newly launched, this is the first Whiskey made from our own Barley and showcases the unique maturation effect of the Estate's special microclimate, this is a 3.5 year old Whiskey that most agree tastes far older than its actual years. Smooth beyond its years, this Pot Still Whiskey has complexity and depth.
Initially matured in ex Bourbon casks for 3 months, it was transferred into ex Premier Cru Bordeaux casks for 40 months. (10% was finished in an ex Peated cask for 3 months). Matured, blended and bottled on the Estate at 46% ABV.
This Coming of Age Release - 2nd Edition is available from specialist Whiskey retailers at €90/bottle.
The Liberator Irish Malt in Tawny Port Finish
This is a rich and complex Malt Whiskey, full of fruit flavours. It's Ireland's first Vatted Malt in decades - made up of 2 Single Malts from different distilleries and led the wave of Port finished Whiskeys. Initially matured in ex-Bourbon casks, it was finished in really fresh Tawny Port casks (that we sourced ourselves directly from the Quinta through family in Portugal) for between 9 & 12 months.
Tasting Notes: Nose: Intense fruity aromas like dried cherries, figs and freshly peeled citrus zests. Palate: First some roasted aromas from malt and hazel nuts, then undertones of a winey sweetness, again fruity but now more blackberries, dried kiwi and blood orange zests, the mouthfeel is smooth with a soft sparkle. Finish: Warm and spicy with a bit of candied ginger, again long-pepper and citrus zests.
Batch 5 - 5,000 numbered bottles is now available at €70/bottle - please see the 'Stockists' tab in the Menu.
The Liberator Double Port Finish
The Liberator Double Port is a light but characterful Blended Whiskey. It's a premium blend, with an unusually high (42%) content of Malt Whiskey (most blends have 5-15% Malt), giving it depth and complexity while retaining the approachability of the Grain component. The Whiskey was initially matured in ex-Bourbon casks then it was finished for 9-12 months in a range of fresh Ruby and Tawny Port casks giving a rich fruity taste.
Tasting Notes: Rich dried fruits on the Nose. Blackcurrant, cloves, orange zest and pear drops and a creamy mouthfeel on the Palate. A medium length Finish with vanilla, almonds and some spice.
Batch 2 - 3,000 numbered bottles at 46% ABV - is now available priced at €55/bottle - please see 'Stockists' tab in the Menu.
The Liberator Storehouse Specials
Storehouse Specials are our occasional releases of interesting Whiskeys from our Storehouse - they can be single cask offerings, cask strength versions, trials for new releases we're considering or just to show off what we can do!
Our most recent release is the very popular Malt x Moscatel Finish - a 7 year old Double Distilled Single Malt Whiskey finished in a delicious fresh Moscatel Sherry cask, imparting fresh rich fruit flavours, a creamy mouthfeel and a long finish.
The initial release was a Cask Strength version (56% ABV), of which some bottles can still be found at €60 through Celtic Whiskey & Irish Malts.
We've recently released a Batch 5 - a limited edition of 800 numbered mostly 350ml bottles (some for Germany & US in 750ml) at 46% ABV at €43/bottle.
Tasting Notes: Nose: Fresh floral notes of orange blossom & honeysuckle with dried orange peel and woody spices. Palate: floral and citrus with a spicy note, orange barley sugar, with an earthy, grassy backnote. Finish: huge lingering harmonious tropical fruit finish