“The Clash of the Ash” – A Vibrant Ode to Limerick’s Four Consecutive Hurling Victories
The latest release from Thomond Gate Limerick Whiskey is a 6-year-old Single Malt Irish whiskey finished in a unique combination of both Stout and Amarone wine casks. The release is limited to just 1,350 bottles, at 49% ABV. Available from 7th October at Fine Wines in Roches Street, Kilmurry, and Corbally, Limerick, and online via Irish Malts and the Celtic Whiskey Shop.
Press Release
Thomond Gate Limerick Whiskey proudly reveals “The Clash of the Ash,” a Single Malt Irish whiskey, matured for 6 years, and available from October 7th, crafted to honor the vibrant spirit and remarkable hurling achievements of Limerick.
This exquisite, limited release of 1350 bottles, each meticulously hand-filled, invites enthusiasts to experience a whiskey that symbolises unity, celebration, and triumphant Limerick spirit.
To get your hands on one of these exceptional whiskey at Fine Wines in Roches Street, Kilmurry, and Corbally, Limerick, and online via Irish Malts and the Celtic Whiskey Shop.
Handcrafted with Passion and Precision
This Single Mat age to 6 years Distilled at Great Northern Distillery, Matured in ex-bourbon and finished in Imperial stout and Amarone casks, Every bottle, filled by hand and bottled tamed to 49%, boasts a wax-dipped finish, adorned in the distinctive Limerick Green and White colours.
Established in 2019, The Limerick Spirits Company emerged to reinstate Limerick’s esteemed position in the whiskey world, inspiring a revitalization through the revival of the Thomond Gate Whiskey brand. With an unwavering dedication to restoring provenance and curating superior whiskey, the company collaborates with award-winning distilleries to produce classical styles of Irish Pot Still whiskey, and has proudly planted its first crop of Limerick barley. Supported by the Limerick Enterprise Office, Enterprise Ireland, New Frontiers program, and the Back for Business initiative, the Limerick Spirits Company also raises independent funds, offering a limited number of casks containing this year’s new-make spirit to discerning buyers globally.
Official Tasting Notes
An alluring symphony of vanilla and toasted oak emanates from its bourbon cask maturation, while whispers of dark cherries and ripe plums acknowledge its Amarone cask heritage. An underlying current of dark chocolate and roasted malt, bestowed by its Imperial Stout cask finish, invites depth and complexity, unfurling a vibrant dance of flavors that entwine, pirouette, and linger harmoniously on the palate.
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