The Art and Rarity of Single Estate Whiskey
In the refined world of whiskey, few terms exude luxury and authenticity quite like “Single Estate.” For discerning whiskey lovers, it represents the pinnacle of provenance—a liquid from a single origin, crafted with precision and care at every production stage. Unlike other whiskeys, where ingredients may come from multiple sources, a single estate whiskey is […]
Proud to Achieve Bronze at the IWSC 2024 Awards
We are proud to confirm that Curraghmore Whiskey’s Inaugural Release has been awarded Bronze in the IWSC Awards 2024, in the class Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Unpeated. The IWSC is the world’s largest and most influential spirits awards, and this year 100 international judges gathered in London to taste over 4,000 spirits entries […]
Planting Curraghmore Whiskey Barley
Great weather finally arrives and we can plant our barley On Saturday 11th May 2024, we finally planted barley in Ashmore’s field, which will be cultivated to produce Curraghmore Whiskey through distillation. Ashmore’s field is 12 acres, and the soil type is slightly heavy clay. Here you see Ned Morrissey, our Head of Tillage, […]
Creating Casks from Curraghmore Oak
An exciting project is underway at Curraghmore – we are making whiskey casks from oak grown here at Curraghmore Estate. These naturally felled oaks have been part of the Curraghmore Estate story for many years, so we thought it was fitting, and sustainable, to use these oaks to create casks in which we will age […]
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 […]