Raw materials
malted barley
unmalted barley
corn (present in the Single Grain according to product sheets)
Brand
The Busker
Explore the spirits, production style and story of The Busker.
The Busker is an Irish whiskey brand offering a complete range of the main Irish styles (blended, single grain, single malt, single pot still), produced at the Royal Oak Distillery in County Carlow and developed under the ownership/control of the ILLVA SARONNO group.
Irish whiskey brand
whisky blend (triple cask)
Irish single malt
Irish single grain
Irish single pot still
whisky for mixology
Producer range
Producer range The Busker
Spirit categories
Irish whiskey brand
whisky blend (triple cask)
Irish single malt
Irish single grain
Irish single pot still
whisky for mixology
Representative products
The Busker Triple Cask Triple Smooth (Blended) 70cl
The Busker Single Grain Irish 70cl
The Busker Single Malt Irish 70cl
The Busker Single Pot Still Irish 70cl
Casks and ageing vessels
ex-bourbon
ex-sherry (oloroso)
Marsala (Cantine Florio)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Produced at the Royal Oak Distillery: spirits are distilled and matured on-site; expressions make use of the triple distillation typical of Irish whiskey and a maturation/finish program in several types of casks (bourbon, sherry, Marsala).
Distillation
Triple distillation (typical practice of Irish whiskey; stated in product specifications)
Ageing
Maturation and finishing in different types of casks: ex-bourbon, ex-sherry (oloroso) and Marsala casks (supplied by Cantine Florio); some small-batch releases include finishing in specific casks.
Producer history The Busker
The Busker is presented as a contemporary Irish whiskey brand produced at the Royal Oak (Holloden House) facility in County Carlow. The range was built to represent the three classic Irish whiskey types plus the official blend; the project is linked to the ILLVA SARONNO group, which provides access to ageing resources (Cantine Florio) and has integrated the brand into its portfolio.
Production philosophy
Modern positioning and storytelling tied to travel and sharing: The Busker aims to be a characterful, accessible Irish whiskey focused on taste and versatility (including mixology), with attention to ageing in selected casks.
Territory
Royal Oak (Holloden House), County Carlow, Ireland
Awards and recognitions
World Whiskey Awards 2024; Wine Enthusiast Best Buy; World Spirits Competition; L.A. Spirits Awards 2020; Bartenders Brand Awards 2021; New York International Spirits Competition 2021.
The Busker
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