La Calvados Cask Release is a vibrant expression of Glendalough's ability to innovate while honoring tradition.
Thanks to casks sourced from artisanal producers in Normandy, France, this whiskey blends the fruity freshness of calvados with the smoothness of Irish Single Grain whiskey. The result is a lively and refreshing spirit that showcases the richness of Normandy's apple-growing heritage.
TASTING NOTES:
NOSE: Floral, with vanilla and orchard fruits at the forefront.
PALATE: Caramel, toffee, stewed apple and pear, with notes of pepper and oak spices.
FINISH: Orchard fruits with a hint of spices in a long finish.
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Production:
Harvest done by our teams on our estates
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel honeycomb tanks
10 months of aging on lees
Disgorgement and addition of liqueur d’expédition
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