The Whiskey

West Cork Original

Original 5YO Bourbon Cask

The Original. Done Properly

This is where it starts. Nothing complicated. Nothing hidden. Triple blended: Grain, Malt, Potstil. Distinctive, not different. Time in first-fill bourbon casks. Five years to settle, soften, and find its shape. Clean. Balanced. Exactly what it should be.

Berlin International Competition 2024 — Gold Winner Berlin International Competition 2024 — Irish Whiskey of the Year London Spirits Competition 2023 — Bronze Medal
Style Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Age Patiently matured for 5 Years
Cask Heavily Charred Bourbon Cask
Maturation South West Atlantic Coastal Warehouses

Tasting Notes

A full-bodied, richly layered single malt

Aroma

Vanilla, toasted oak, a light sweetness of honey and grain

Taste

Soft caramel, citrus peel, gentle spice, rounded malt

Finish

Smooth and easy, with a lingering warmth and a touch of sweetness

Serving Suggestions

How to pour it

Neat

Best for showcasing malt & bourbon richness.

With Water

Rich, indulgent flavour from hand-selected first-fill casks.

On Ice

Best for showcasing malt & bourbon richness.

Cocktail

Ideal in a Bourbon Cask Old Fashioned.

Find Your Bottle

If every shop had it, it wouldn't be West Cork.

100% of the grain we use is Irish grown, sourced from farmers local to our home in West Cork. It is where our whiskey story begins — rooted in the land, shaped by tradition, and crafted with care.

Awarded, Poured, Respected.

IWSC 2026 — Double Gold IWSC
2026
Double Gold
San Francisco 2025 — Gold San Francisco
2025
Gold
Irish Whiskey Awards 2024 — Gold Irish Whiskey Awards
2024
Gold
World Whiskies 2024 — Silver World Whiskies
2024
Silver
Ultimate Spirits 2023 — Gold Ultimate Spirits
2023
Gold

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