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Tyrconnell

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Tyrconnell is an Irish whiskey brand specializing in double-distilled single malt. Originally a historic label tied to Watt's Distillery, the modern incarnation is managed by the group linked to Kilbeggan/Cooley and offers expressions finished in wine casks (Port, Madeira, Sherry) alongside the classic single malt.
Irish single malt whisky whisky finished in wine casks (Port/Madeira/Sherry)
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Producer range

Producer range Tyrconnell

Spirit categories

Irish single malt whisky whisky finished in wine casks (Port/Madeira/Sherry)

Representative products

Tyrconnell Irish Single Malt (70 cl) Tyrconnell Madeira Cask Finish (10 years) Tyrconnell Port Cask Finish Tyrconnell Sherry Cask Finish Tyrconnell 16 Year Old (limited edition)

Raw materials

malted barley

Casks and ageing vessels

ex-bourbon barrels port wine casks Madeira casks Oloroso sherry casks
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Double-distilled single malt; primary aging in ex-bourbon barrels with selected expressions finished in wine casks (Port, Madeira, Sherry).

Distillation

Double distillation

Ageing

Primarily matured in ex-bourbon barrels; some expressions receive a period of finish in wine casks (Port, Madeira, Oloroso Sherry) for several months.

Producer history Tyrconnell

The Tyrconnell name dates back to the 19th century and originates from the commemoration of a 1876 horseracing victory by the Watt family (Watt's Distillery). The brand remained inactive for much of the 20th century and was brought back to market by the family/distillery associated with Kilbeggan/Cooley at the end of the 20th century. Contemporary Tyrconnell bottles come from the Kilbeggan area / facilities linked to the Cooley/Kilbeggan group, today part of the portfolio managed by Beam Suntory.

Production philosophy

The range targets an approachable, balanced Irish single malt for everyday enjoyment, emphasizing traditional double distillation and the use of wine-cask finishes to create distinct aromatic variants while maintaining a soft malt core.

Territory

Ireland. Historic base/brand linked to Kilbeggan (County Westmeath); modern production is connected to the facilities and maturation choices of the Cooley/Kilbeggan group.

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