Killowen Barántúil Cask KD002 Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey 037
Distinctive, daring, and full of Irish soul, Killowen Barántúil Cask KD002 exemplifies the distillery’s craft philosophy. Distilled from a historic mixed mash bill and aged for three years in a Caribbean rum cask, it delivers rich layers of molasses, tropical fruit, oak spice, and malted sweetness - bottled at a natural 59.6% ABV for full intensity and character.
As with all Barántúil releases, this whiskey is non-chill filtered, natural in colour, and honestly presented, preserving every element of the distillate’s true flavour.
Crafted in micro-batches in the foothills of the Mournes, Cask KD002 stands as a spirited statement of authenticity - a whiskey of integrity, innovation, and raw Irish energy.
Ireland
3
500ml
59.60% ABVLively, vibrant, and deeply expressive, Killowen Barántúil Cask KD002 is part of the distillery’s pioneering Barántúil (“Authenticity”) Series — single-cask releases that highlight the untamed character of Killowen’s spirit.
This second cask in the collection demonstrates the interplay between Killowen’s rich, oily pot still base and the exotic sweetness of Caribbean rum cask maturation. Bottled at 59.6% ABV, it showcases youthful strength balanced by the layered complexity of tropical fruits, spice, and grain texture.
Each Barántúil bottling stands as a statement of truth — unfiltered, uncoloured, and distilled entirely by hand in Ireland’s smallest traditional distillery.
Killowen Distillery, founded by Brendan Carty in the Mourne Mountains of County Down, has become a symbol of Ireland’s micro-distilling revival. Using time-honoured methods — open fermentation, direct-fired stills, worm-tub condensation, and mixed mash recipes — Killowen crafts whiskey with depth, texture, and authenticity.
The Barántúil Series takes its name from the Irish word for authenticity, representing the distillery’s core philosophy: no chill filtration, no added colour, and no compromise.
Cask KD002 exemplifies that philosophy — a raw and spirited expression, where rum cask sweetness meets the distillery’s muscular, grain-rich distillate.
Style: Single Pot Still / Mixed Mash Irish Whiskey (Cask Strength)
Region: County Down, Northern Ireland
Producer: Killowen Distillery
Distillation: Double-distilled in traditional copper pot stills using direct fire and worm-tub condensers
Mash Bill: Historic mixed mash of malted and unmalted barley with oats, rye, and wheat — inspired by pre-1900 Irish recipes
Maturation: Aged 3 years in an ex-Rum cask
Cask Influence: Caribbean rum cask adds tropical fruit, molasses sweetness, and warm oak spice to the bold Killowen spirit
Filtration / Proofing: Non-chill filtered, natural colour, bottled at cask strength
Appearance: Deep golden amber
ABV: 59.6 %
Nose:
Bursting with tropical fruit, banana, and pineapple, layered with molasses, toasted oak, and soft cereal malt.
Palate:
Full-bodied and spicy — notes of caramelised sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and tropical fruit syrup meet creamy malt and gentle smoke. The rum cask adds a honeyed sweetness balanced by oak tannins.
Finish:
Long, warming, and flavourful — lingering molasses, spice, and sweet oak with a dry, satisfying close.
Overall Character:
Energetic, sweetly spiced, and boldly textured — a perfect showcase of pot still power tempered by rum cask finesse.
Neat:
Enjoy neat to experience the full rum-cask character and pot still texture.
With Water:
A few drops reveal caramel, vanilla cream, and bright fruit notes.
On the Rocks:
Softens the spirit’s intensity while enhancing sweetness and oak spice.
Cocktails:
Ideal for adventurous whiskey serves — try in:
Rum Cask Old Fashioned
Smoked Whiskey Sour
Spiced Irish Highball
Food Pairings:
Dark chocolate or caramel desserts
Tropical fruit tart or pineapple cake
BBQ meats with molasses glaze
Occasions:
Limited-edition tasting flights
Collector releases and cask showcases
After-dinner whiskey sipping
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