May Loag Triple Wood Single Malt
Elegant, complex, and beautifully balanced, May-Lóag Triple Wood Single Malt embodies the craftsmanship and creativity of Ireland’s new wave of independent distillers. Produced by Old Carrick Mill Distillery in County Monaghan, this single malt is triple-distilled and matured in bourbon, sherry, and red wine casks - a bold combination that delivers remarkable depth and character.
Bottled at 46% ABV and non-chill filtered, it opens with aromas of red berries, orange zest, and honeyed malt, leading to a palate rich in vanilla, raisin, and toasted oak. The triple-wood maturation weaves layers of sweetness, spice, and fruit into a long, warming finish of oak and wine-tinted richness.
Handcrafted within a restored 18th-century flour mill, Old Carrick Mill fuses heritage and innovation through small-batch production and meticulous cask management. May-Lóag Triple Wood stands as a testament to that philosophy - a whiskey that honours tradition while embracing modern Irish artistry. Smooth, full-bodied, and complex, it’s a perfect choice for refined sipping and thoughtful gifting alike.
Ireland
500ml
46.00% ABV
NVThe May-Lóag Triple Wood Single Malt Irish Whiskey is a beautifully crafted expression that exemplifies the revival of small-batch Irish whiskey distilling. Produced by the Old Carrick Mill Distillery in County Monaghan, this single malt is triple matured in bourbon, sherry, and red wine casks, delivering exceptional depth, complexity, and harmony.
At 46% ABV, it captures the pure malt character of Irish distillation — rich yet balanced, with layers of vanilla, raisin, and toasted oak. The bourbon casks bring smooth sweetness and creamy texture; the sherry wood introduces dried fruit and spice; and the red wine finish adds ripe red berries, warmth, and subtle tannins. The result is a whiskey that bridges tradition and innovation — rich in flavour yet elegant and refined.
Smooth, full-bodied, and layered with fruit and oak complexity, May-Lóag Triple Wood is a testament to the art of cask influence and patient maturation.
Handcrafted at the Old Carrick Mill Distillery, located in a restored 18th-century flour mill in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, May-Lóag embodies the spirit of Ireland’s independent distilling renaissance. Founded by passionate whiskey makers dedicated to small-batch quality, the distillery combines traditional copper pot stills with meticulous cask management to produce whiskeys of genuine character.
The May-Lóag name — drawn from Irish heritage — reflects the distillery’s philosophy of balance: between heritage and innovation, between malt purity and cask complexity. The Triple Wood expression stands as its flagship single malt, showcasing the distillery’s skill in blending bourbon, sherry, and wine influences into a single, unified whiskey.
Crafted with patience, bottled with integrity, and driven by curiosity, May-Lóag Triple Wood is a symbol of Ireland’s new generation of distillers — confident, creative, and deeply rooted in craft tradition.
Style: Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Region: County Monaghan, Ireland
Producer: Old Carrick Mill Distillery
ABV: 46%
Distillation: Triple distilled in copper pot stills
Blend Composition: 100% malted barley
Maturation: Aged in a combination of ex-bourbon, sherry, and red wine casks
Cask Influence: Sweet vanilla and spice from bourbon; dried fruit from sherry; red fruit and tannin from wine casks
Filtration: Non-chill filtered
Appearance: Golden amber with a reddish hue
Nose:
Rich and expressive with red berries, orange zest, and honeyed malt. Hints of toasted oak, vanilla, and dried fruits emerge from the sherry and red wine cask influence.
Palate:
Smooth and layered. Notes of malted barley, raisins, and red apple blend with vanilla sweetness from bourbon wood. A touch of nuttiness and gentle baking spice rounds it out.
Finish:
Medium to long with lingering fruit and spice. The red wine casks contribute a warm, tannic dryness balanced by sherry richness and bourbon sweetness.
Overall Character:
A well-structured triple wood single malt — fruit-forward, balanced by oak and spice, with a mouth-coating malt depth and subtle wine influence.
Neat:
Rich and full-bodied; best enjoyed neat to appreciate layers of red fruit, malt, and oak spice.
With Water:
A few drops open up notes of honey, vanilla, and soft orchard fruit.
On the Rocks:
Accentuates the whiskey’s creamy texture and brings forward the wine cask’s fruitiness.
Cocktails:
Versatile yet characterful — ideal in:
Old Fashioned
Whiskey Sour
Irish Boulevardier
Red Wine Cask Manhattan (with sweet vermouth)
Food Pairings:
Roast duck or pork with apple glaze
Dark chocolate and red berry desserts
Aged cheddar or nutty hard cheeses
Occasions:
After-dinner sipping
Small tastings or whiskey flights
Fireside or reflective evenings
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