Glendalough Distillery to Release Single Malt Whiskey Finished in Rare Mizunara Casks

Irish Whiskey

February 25, 2022

Glendalough Distillery announced the launch of a 7-year-old Irish single malt aged in very rare Japanese Mizunara casks sourced from the island of Hokkaido, Japan.

As the first Irish whiskey brand to use the rare and exotic Mizunara, Glendalough had ventured into the unknown. Bringing Irish single malt and Japanese oak together went far off the beaten path, literally, but it led to a unique whiskey.

The trunks of the  uniquely beautiful Mizunara trees are prone to growing twisted, and they must grow to be twice the age of most oak trees before they can be felled. It then takes three years to dry, and even then, is notoriously difficult to cooper due to its porousness. However, therein lies its saving grace: whiskey can seep deeper into the wood, resulting in an alluring, exotic flavor.

The Glendalough 7-Year-Old Single Malt Mizunara Finish presents at 46% ABV and is available beginning Feb. 28 in limited quantities nationwide at select retailers for SRP $99.99 per 750ml bottle.

For more information on Glendalough Distillery’s entire portfolio, visit their website at glendaloughdistillery.com.

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