West Cork Calvados Cask Finished
West Cork – Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Calvados Cask Finished | 43% | 700 ml
Non-chill filtered – Natural Color – Small Batch
This expression from West Cork Distillers is a single malt matured in first-fill bourbon casks before being refined in Normandy Calvados cider casks .
This combination produces a whisky that is both fresh and fruity, yet smooth, round and subtly sweet — a unique style within Irish single malts.
Calvados finishes are rare in the whisky world, making this bottling an immediate hit with collectors and adventurous tasters alike.
🥃 Flavor profile
Nose
Fresh apple, pear, light citrus, soft vanilla and a hint of pastry.
Taste
Creamy and elegant: stewed apple, honey, biscuit, light spices, soft oak.
The Calvados barrels give an extra layer of fresh fruit and delicate sweetness.
Aftertaste
Medium-long, slightly spicy, soft and fruity with a recurring apple peel note.
⭐ Why interesting?
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Unique Calvados Cask Finish — rarely found in Irish whiskey
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Soft, elegant style → ideal for beginners and connoisseurs alike
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Non-chill filtered, natural color
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Great value for money in single malt Irish whiskey
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Very accessible yet full of character
🎯 For whom?
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Irish whiskey fans who want to discover something new
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Lovers of fruitier whisky profiles
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Ideal gift due to its fresh, elegant style