Kilbeggan Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Kilbeggan · Kilbeggan Distillery
Kilbeggan's single pot still release is a quiet revelation — proof that this ancient distillery's revived copper stills can produce spirit with genuine character. At this price, it's one of the best introductions to the pot still style available.
Nose
Freshly cut grass and green apple open with bright energy, followed by honeyed cereal and a subtle floral rosewater note. A faint earthy quality lingers beneath, grounding the lighter aromatics.
Palate
Creamy and medium-bodied, with buttery malt leading into vanilla custard and a touch of clove spice. The unmalted barley announces itself as a peppery, slightly oily texture that distinguishes this from standard blends. Cocoa develops late.
Finish
Medium length with lingering green herbal notes and a clean, woody close. The pot still spice hangs on pleasantly.
- Distillation
- Triple distilled in copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Ex-bourbon American oak casks
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Westmeath Highball — 2 oz Kilbeggan Single Pot Still · 4 oz chilled soda water · 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur · Build in a tall glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Food Pairing
Soda bread with Irish butter and smoked salmon
Operating since 1757, Kilbeggan Distillery in Ireland's midlands was resurrected by local volunteers in the 2000s and now produces pot still whiskey using a mix of malted and unmalted barley in its restored copper pot stills.
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