After spending the last few years releasing highly sought-after limited batches of single malt and single pot still whiskey, Dingle Distillery is taking the next step as it introduces its first core whiskey expression, Dingle Single Malt.
This is something whiskey fans have been looking forward to for some time, and marks a major milestone in the distillery’s history and a huge step forward in its growth journey. It also makes Dingle one of few Irish distilleries to produce a core single malt product made entirely with its own spirit.
So far 50,000 bottles of the triple distilled, non-chill filtered Dingle Single Malt have been produced, while the distillery expects to produce 100,000 bottles of Dingle Single Malt, and half a million bottles across the distillery’s portfolio, by 2023.
Don't worry, Dingle will continue to produce limited release whiskeys alongside this new expression!
Matured in PX Sherry (61%) and Bourbon (39%) first fill casks and comprising predominantly six to seven-year-old spirit, every element of the production of Dingle Single Malt is manual, with a human hand and eye at each critical point. The distillery’s water source is its own well, 240 metres below ground.
Elliot Hughes, Managing Director at Dingle Distillery, explains, "Quality has always been at the heart of our DNA at Dingle Distillery, and that remains the case with our Single Malt launch.
"This new core expression will provide the opportunity for the distillery to grow. By adding significant volume to our business, we can open up new markets and broaden our appeal to attract a new type of customer. We’re very excited to present our Dingle Single Malt to the market and look forward to hearing the reaction from Dingle fans and new customers alike."
Graham Coull, Master Distiller at Dingle Distillery, comments, "Cask quality is hugely important in the production of our Dingle Single Malt, and a key point of differentiation. We use first fill only casks to produce a richer flavour, while the sherry casks with their sweetness help to get the flavour in quickly, providing good body to the liquid. Dingle Single Malt can be enjoyed neat, with ice, or as a mixing spirit for high end cocktails. We hope whiskey lovers will enjoy sampling our new signature product."
To celebrate the launch, Dingle will be hosting a virtual tasting event on May 21, at 7:30pm on their Facebook page. This will be a great chance to taste along with creator Graham Coull, and will be hosted by renowned Irish whiskey expert Matt Healy, founder of Potstilled.com and podcast series Potstilled Radio.
Priced at €55.00 (RRP) per 70cl bottle, the new Dingle Single Malt (46.3% ABV) is available to purchase now at DingleDistillery.ie, IrishMalts.com, Celtic Whiskey Shop and across independent off-licenses nationwide.
