Killowen Barántúil Cask KD024 Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey 002
Independent, fearless, and uncompromising, Killowen Barántúil Cask KD024 captures the essence of Ireland’s new wave of distillers. Distilled using a historic mixed mash bill and aged for three years in a first-fill bourbon cask, it delivers unfiltered intensity and authentic pot still flavour.
Bottled at 60.4% ABV, non-chill filtered, and presented in its natural colour, it stands as a testament to Killowen’s “truth in whiskey” ethos - raw, honest, and full of spirit.
A true small-batch collector’s release, Barántúil Cask KD024 exemplifies craftsmanship, provenance, and individuality - the future of Irish whiskey, rooted in its past.
Ireland
3
500ml
60.40% ABV
2019Raw, authentic, and full of character, Killowen Barántúil Cask KD024 is part of the distillery’s groundbreaking Barántúil (“Authenticity”) Series, showcasing true Irish whiskey craftsmanship in its purest form. Each single cask is chosen to highlight the bold, distillate-led style for which Killowen has become renowned.
This release — a three-year-old single pot still whiskey matured in a first-fill bourbon cask — delivers a rare glimpse into the heart of the distillery’s spirit. Bottled at 60.4% ABV and presented entirely natural, it’s a whiskey that celebrates provenance, texture, and transparency rather than age or polish.
Located in the Mourne Mountains of County Down, Killowen Distillery is one of Ireland’s smallest and most traditional distilleries. Founded by Brendan Carty, it is known for reviving age-old Irish distilling practices — from direct-fired stills to worm-tub condensers and mixed-mash pot still recipes inspired by 19th-century distillers.
Killowen’s philosophy is rooted in authenticity, terroir, and honesty — with the Barántúil series designed to demonstrate the distillery’s uncompromising approach. Each cask, often only yielding a few hundred bottles, is bottled exactly as nature intended: no chill filtration, no colouring, no shortcuts.
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, small batch production
Mash Bill: Approximately 70% barley (malted and unmalted) with a mix of oats, rye, and wheat — inspired by historic Irish recipes
Maturation: Aged 3 years in an ex-bourbon cask
Cask Influence: American oak bourbon cask lends vanilla sweetness, toasted grain, caramel, and light oak spice
Filtration / Proofing: Non-chill filtered, natural colour, bottled at cask strength
Appearance: Rich golden amber
ABV: 60.4 %
Nose:
Fresh malt, vanilla pod, toasted oat, honey, and citrus peel. Subtle herbal tones and oak spice add vibrancy.
Palate:
Full-bodied and assertive — sweet vanilla and caramel meet cereal malt, toasted grain, and light oak tannins. Notes of biscuit, spice, and gentle smoke linger beneath the surface.
Finish:
Warm, long, and textured — layers of oak, malt sweetness, and spice fade into a clean, lingering grain character.
Overall Character:
Pure, youthful, and vibrant — a bold whiskey that proudly showcases the raw energy of Killowen’s pot still spirit.
Neat:
Best enjoyed neat to appreciate its natural strength and distillate character.
With Water:
A few drops unlock creamy vanilla, cereal sweetness, and bright citrus undertones.
On the Rocks:
Adds balance and softens the cask strength heat.
Cocktails:
Best reserved for sipping, but can add complexity to bold whiskey cocktails such as:
Cask Strength Old Fashioned
Smoked Whiskey Sour
Irish Gold Manhattan
Food Pairings:
Charred meats or smoked salmon
Hard cheeses or oat biscuits
Dark chocolate or caramel desserts
Occasions:
Whiskey enthusiast tastings
Distiller’s showcase flights
Craft whiskey education and exploration
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