Dunville’s Irish Whiskey has released its highly anticipated 21-Year-Old Palo Cortado Sherry Finish Cask 1197, which was named Ireland’s Best Whiskey at the Irish Whiskey Awards.
Bottled at cask strength 53.2 per cent abv, Cask 1197 is the latest release from the Dunville’s Single Cask Series, which features limited edition bottlings of the finest casks from Dunville’s warehouses.
Cask 1197 was the Overall Winner at the Irish Whiskey Awards in November 2022, earning it the coveted title of Ireland’s Best Whiskey.
The top prize was one of seven accolades for The Spirit of Belfast at the Irish whiskey industry’s most prestigious awards evening.
The Dunville’s Irish Whiskey Award Winners gift set will be available from The Echlinville Distillery.
Echlinville’s Jarlath Watson (pictured) says: “The Single Cask Series showcases the best whiskeys from our warehouses, bottled at cask strength for the best possible quality and flavour.
“We promise our customers exceptional whiskey, without compromise, and Cask 1197 certainly lives up to that ethos.
“We are also delighted to unveil the Dunville’s Irish Whiskey Award Winners gift box.
“Featuring three of our finest single malt whiskeys with Dunville’s trademark PX, Palo Cortado and Oloroso sherry cask finishes, this beautifully packaged set is the perfect way to enjoy some of the best that The Spirit of Belfast has to offer.”
Established in Belfast in 1808 and originally produced at the Royal Irish Distilleries, which stood on the city’s Grosvenor Road, Dunville’s was among the world’s most famous whiskeys until its untimely demise in 1936.
The Echlinville Distillery revived the iconic Dunville’s brand10 years ago with the aim of restoring it to its former glory.
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