Whiskey casks – what you need to know
Whiskey cannot be officially classed as ‘whiskey’ until is it ‘laid down’, or stored, in a cask for at least 3 years. So what is a cask? A cask is a wooden barrel that is used to store whiskey as it matures. Casks are typically made of oak. They vary in size, from 50 litres […]
“94.5 / 100 … Absolutely Superb.” Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible Review of our Inaugural Release
We are absolutely honoured to feature in Jim Murray’s whisky bible for 2024, and over the moon to receive a 94.5 score for our inaugural release ✨ (limited bottles left to purchase here) Jim writes: ” ..both the French virgin oak and the oloroso cask contribute willingly to a busy yet deft aroma. Below the […]
The Spirit of Innovation
The Spirit of Innovation: Curraghmore Whiskey’s Journey By Richard De la Poer Beresford, Managing Director of Curraghmore Whiskey Nestled in the heart of Waterford, the Curraghmore Estate stands as a beacon of heritage and a symbol of innovative spirit in the Irish whiskey landscape. As the Managing Director of Curraghmore Whiskey, I am thrilled to […]
Essential differences between Irish whiskey and Scotch whisky
Anyone interested in whiskey should read this. Here are Richard Tyrone’s essential differences between Irish whiskey and Scotch whisky: Irish whiskey is made in Ireland, whilst Scotch whisky is produced in Scotland. Because of differences in temperature, water sources, and distillation procedures, the geographical location imparts varied differences to the final product. Distillation Method: Irish […]
Curraghmore Collaboration with Noel Sweeney
Curraghmore Whiskey has begun a new chapter in its history by collaborating with world-renowned master distiller and blender Noel Sweeney to create our 1st bottle release. This sublime whiskey combines some of the finest flavours and aromas Curraghmore Estate has to offer. Triple distilled at Great Northern Distillery matured and bottled in Co. Waterford, Ireland. A […]
What does ‘Cask Strength’ mean?
Cask strength is a term used by whiskey producers to describe a whiskey that has not been substantially diluted after its storage in a cask for maturation. The level of alcohol-by-volume strength for a cask-strength whiskey is typically in the range of 52 – 66% ABV. So ‘Cask Strength’ has become a byword for high […]
What’s the difference between Single Malt and Pot Still Irish whiskey?
The terminology around Irish Whiskey can be confusing, so we thought it might be helpful to explain the difference between the two. Single Malt Irish Whiskey means that all the liquid in the bottle was made entirely from a single type of malted barley, at the same distillery in Ireland – so it’s made up […]
Buying a Whiskey Cask – What’s the process?
If you’re considering purchasing a cask of whiskey, you may be wondering what exactly is involved in the process – here, we break down the steps for you: The first step would be to contact Richard directly, either via the enquiry form you can find here or by phone, and he will happily chat […]
