Roe & Co 13-Year-Old Cask Strength Single Grain (2021 Edition)
Luxurious, limited, and exceptionally smooth, Roe & Co 13-Year-Old Cask Strength Single Grain (2021 Edition) celebrates the elegance and complexity of Irish grain whiskey. Distilled from a high maize mash bill and matured entirely in Alligator Char American oak casks, it develops rich layers of vanilla, toffee, and caramelised spice.
Bottled at 58% ABV, non-chill filtered, and produced in limited quantities, it delivers a creamy yet powerful palate experience that balances sweetness and oak char beautifully.
As the second release in Roe & Co’s Cask Strength Series, this whiskey represents a confident exploration of wood influence and blending mastery — a bold, flavour-forward expression of modern Irish whiskey craftsmanship.
Ireland
13 Years
700ml
58% ABV
2021Distinctive, robust, and beautifully textured, the Roe & Co 13-Year-Old Cask Strength Single Grain (2021 Edition) represents the second annual release in Roe & Co’s experimental Cask Strength Series. This edition explores the depth and flavour that grain whiskey can achieve under intense oak influence — fully matured in “Alligator Char” American oak casks, renowned for their deep caramelisation and rich, smoky-sweet character.
Bottled at 58% ABV and non-chill filtered, this limited release reveals an elegant yet powerful expression of single grain whiskey — smooth, creamy, and layered with spice and oak sweetness.
Roe & Co, a modern Irish whiskey brand under Diageo, continues Dublin’s storied distilling legacy from its home in the repurposed Guinness Power Station in the historic Liberties district. Reviving the once-legendary Roe & Co name, the brand combines innovation with respect for Irish whiskey’s deep roots.
Led by Master Blender Caroline Martin, the Cask Strength Series is designed as a window into the blending room — showcasing uncut, unfiltered whiskeys that reveal the raw character of the brand’s premium stocks. The 2021 Edition highlights the expressive potential of single grain whiskey when aged in heavily charred bourbon oak — a tribute to wood craftsmanship and blending precision.
Style: Single Grain Irish Whiskey (Cask Strength Limited Edition)
Region: Dublin, Ireland
Producer: Roe & Co / Diageo
Distillation: Column-distilled from a high maize grain mash bill
Blend Composition: 13-year-old single grain whiskey
Maturation: Matured exclusively in Alligator Char American Oak casks
Cask Influence: Intense char (Level 4) imparts toasted caramel, rich vanilla, and smoky oak complexity
Filtration / Proofing: Non-chill filtered; bottled at natural cask strength
Appearance: Golden amber
ABV: 58 %
Nose:
Rich aromas of toffee, toasted oak, and vanilla cream, with undertones of nutmeg, honeycomb, and light smoke.
Palate:
Velvety and full-bodied — layers of caramelised sugar, crème brûlée, and buttery popcorn lead into dark chocolate, clove, and charred oak. The Alligator Char casks impart deep sweetness balanced by toasted spice and a hint of smokiness.
Finish:
Long, warming, and sweet — waves of vanilla, caramel, and oak linger with a gentle spice flourish.
Overall Character:
Smooth, bold, and indulgently sweet — a sophisticated cask-strength grain whiskey defined by oak intensity and creamy texture.
🏛️ One-Liner Flavour Summary
Rich, oaky, and creamy — a cask-strength single grain matured in deeply charred American oak for bold sweetness and spice.
Neat:
Enjoy neat to appreciate its full-bodied sweetness and charred oak depth.
With Water:
A few drops open creamy vanilla and citrus notes while easing the heat of cask strength.
On the Rocks:
Brings out the dessert-like caramel and toffee richness.
Cocktails:
Perfect for premium whiskey cocktails that showcase body and oak character — try in:
Cask Strength Old Fashioned
Grain Whiskey Sour
Irish Boulevardier
Food Pairings:
Crème brûlée or pecan pie
Dark chocolate and caramel desserts
Grilled meats or BBQ with smoky glaze
Occasions:
After-dinner sipping
Collector tastings and limited-release showcases
Exploration of Irish grain whiskey craftsmanship
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