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Two Stacks The First Cut - Complex Blend

Two Stacks The First Cut - Complex Blend is a groundbreaking Irish whiskey that seamlessly blends tradition with innovation. Bottled at a higher strength to retain its full flavor profile, this whiskey offers a captivating mix of styles. The blend comprises 40% double-distilled malt, 40% grain whiskey, 8% pot still, 10% stout-cask-aged malt, and 2% PX-sherry casks, resulting in a harmonious balance of sweetness, fruitiness, and spice. It’s a versatile dram, ideal for both novice whiskey drinkers and seasoned connoisseurs.

Tasting notes

Nose

Rich aromas of honey, vanilla, and apple, complemented by subtle hints of caramel, cocoa, and toasted grains.

Taste

Full-bodied and silky, with layers of ripe tropical fruit, butterscotch, and roasted nuts. The influence of stout and sherry casks adds a touch of chocolate, spices, and gentle maltiness.

Finish

Long and warming, with lingering notes of candied orange, spices like cinnamon, and a light hint of oak.

The Great Northern Distillery

The Great Northern Distillery is located in Dundalk, County Louth, on the east coast of Ireland. Founded in 2015 by Dr John Teeling, a pioneer in the Irish whiskey industry, the distillery has quickly made a name for itself as one of the largest and most versatile producers of whiskey in Ireland.

A unique feature of The Great Northern Distillery is its ability to produce both malt and grain whiskey, thanks to their state-of-the-art production facilities. The distillery has both copper pot stills for malt whiskey production and column stills for grain whiskey production. This versatility allows them to create a wide range of whiskeys to suit different flavour profiles and markets.

The Great Northern Distillery's whiskeys are known for their high quality and rich flavour profiles, with notes of vanilla, caramel, fruit and subtle spices. The distillery uses a variety of casks for maturation, including ex-bourbon and sherry casks, which contributes to the complexity and depth of their whiskeys.

The combination of a strategic location, modern techniques and a strong commitment to quality makes The Great Northern Distillery a major player in the world of Irish whiskey.