Inspired by the iconic Poolbeg chimneys, a reminder of Dublin's ancient industrial past, Teeling have released a new expression of Teeling Whiskey and the second release of Peated Single Malt, Blackpitts Cask Strength. Distilled at Teeling’s distillery in Dublin, the whiskey is heavily peated, 100% matured in ex-bourbon casks, and bottled at 56.5% ABV with no chill filtration, creating a distinct full flavour smoke experience.
The Poolbeg chimneys, known as The Poolbeg Stacks, are part of a power station in Dublin built in the 1960s opposite Dublin harbour. The chimneys are now a famous silhouette reaching into the Dublin skyline from the site of Poolbeg power station.
This continues our journey and builds on the reputation in crafting unique and interesting expressions of Irish whiskey that explore the full spectrum of flavours that it can offer.
Blackpitts Peated Single Malt is one of the limited examples of peated single malt from Ireland, part of an ancient way of making Irish whiskey, using smoke created by burning peat or turf (Irish peat) while malting the barley. Other examples include the best known and highly decorated Connemara - Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey.
Teeling Whiskey said: “Our Distillery is located in the heart of Dublin city or the “Big Smoke” as it also affectionately known. Dublin’s skyline is synonymous with the iconic Poolbeg chimneys, a reminder of its modern and ancient industrial roots and are reflected on the back of the bottle of this new release. Now a new “Big Smoke” is born with a special Cask Strength bottling of our Award-Winning Teeling Blackpitts Peated Single Malt. Double distilled from heavily peated malted barley and exclusively matured in ex-bourbon barrels creates a very distinct, full flavour smoke experience which is very different to even the first Teeling Blackpitts bottling”.
While Stephen Teeling remarked: “Our biggest, strongest and smokiest single malt has just landed! Say hello to our “Blackpitts Big Smoke Edition”. Cask strength, heavily Peated and raring to go”!
A first release limited bottling of 8,400, available via usual specialist retailers for approx. €75.
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