IrishAmerican 10Y

A Rare Taste of Achill Island.
There are plenty of Irish whiskeys on the shelf these days. IrishAmerican 10 Year Old is something rather different. Born from the ambitions of the IrishAmerican Whiskey Company on Achill Island, this small-batch whiskey represents an earlier chapter in the modern Irish whiskey revival — and one that is becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Crafted using malted barley and grain, the 10 Year Old is matured in first-fill American bourbon casks, with the producer describing it as a rich, full-bodied whiskey with a floral character and gentle cinnamon spice. It is also non-chill filtered, allowing more of the natural texture and character of the whiskey to remain in the bottle.

What makes it particularly intriguing today is its provenance. IrishAmerican was developed by the family behind what became Achill Island Distillers, on Ireland's Wild Atlantic western edge. Before the distillery's own whiskey range came fully into its own, IrishAmerican helped establish the family's name — making this 10 Year Old a fascinating piece of modern Irish whiskey history as well as a genuinely enjoyable bottle to drink.

Why we love it:
This is the sort of Irish whiskey that rewards anyone who enjoys looking beyond the obvious names. Ten years in first-fill bourbon casks give it proper maturity without burying the underlying whiskey, while the combination of dark fruit, floral notes, wood and gentle spice makes it considerably more characterful than its modest 40% ABV might suggest. Add the Achill Island connection and increasing scarcity, and this becomes a particularly appealing bottle for both Irish whiskey enthusiasts and collectors of the less familiar.