Single Pot Still Whiskey

Single pot still whiskey is a style of Irish whiskey made exclusively in Ireland. It is produced at a single distillery using a pot still from a mash of both malted and unmalted barley. This unique combination of grains gives single pot still whiskey a distinctive character, often described as spicy, full-bodied, and complex.

The use of unmalted barley in the mash bill is a historical practice that dates back to the 18th century when the English government imposed a tax on malted barley. Irish distillers, in an effort to avoid the tax, began incorporating unmalted barley into their mash, resulting in the birth of single pot still whiskey. Today, this style of whiskey is experiencing a renaissance, with a growing number of distilleries producing exceptional examples of this uniquely Irish spirit.