Fercullen Falls Single Malt Irish Whiskey 750ML

Fercullen Falls Single Malt Irish Whiskey 750ml is a 46% ABV, non-chill filtered Irish single malt from Powerscourt Distillery in County Wicklow, Ireland. It earned an IWSC 2024 Gold Outstanding award with a score of 98 out of 100, placing it among the highest-rated Irish single malts from any new-generation distillery. This is the first single malt distilled in Co. Wicklow in over a century.

Quick Facts: ABV: 46%  |  Origin: County Wicklow, Ireland  |  NAS (No Age Statement)  |  Distillery: Powerscourt Distillery

Production & Heritage

Powerscourt Distillery opened in 2018 on the grounds of the historic Powerscourt Estate in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, a region known as "The Garden of Ireland." The distillery runs three copper pot stills designed and built by Forsyths of Scotland, and this expression is 100% malted barley, both triple and double distilled on-site under Head Distiller Paul Corbett. The whiskey matures exclusively in ex-bourbon casks and is bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration, preserving the natural oils and texture of the spirit. Estate-sourced spring water from the Powerscourt grounds is used throughout production.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Toffee and baking spices arrive first, followed by vanilla, dessert apples, and soft pear. Underneath, there are quieter layers of honey butter, cinnamon, and baked pastry.

Taste: The entry is soft and sweet, led by vanilla custard and salted caramel. Mid-palate, digestive biscuit and gentle oak develop alongside a light nuttiness. The 46% ABV gives it pleasant weight without any harshness.

Finish: Medium length with warming oak spice, honeyed almond, and stewed fruit. It dries out toward the close with a prickly, engaging bite that keeps things lively.

How to Drink Fercullen Falls

At 46% ABV and non-chill filtered, this whiskey opens up well with a few drops of water, though it drinks cleanly neat. A single ice cube tames the spice without washing out the custard and toffee notes.

In cocktails, the clean malt character works in several directions. A Whiskey Sour benefits from the salted caramel sweetness balancing citrus. An Irish Coffee gains depth from the biscuit and vanilla notes without overwhelming the coffee. A Highball with quality soda water and a lemon twist highlights the lighter fruit and floral tones.

Best For

• Gifting a whiskey enthusiast who collects Irish craft distillery releases
• Introducing Scotch single malt drinkers to modern Irish whiskey
• After-dinner sipping alongside apple tart or shortbread
• Building out an Irish whiskey collection beyond the established names

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fercullen Falls taste like? It is a clean, sweet-leaning single malt with prominent vanilla custard, salted caramel, and digestive biscuit flavors, backed by gentle oak spice and a medium, warming finish.

How does Fercullen Falls compare to Tyrconnell Single Malt? Critics and reviewers place both in the accessible, fruit-forward Irish single malt category, and one independent reviewer notes that Fercullen Falls tracks closely to the Cooley Distillery malt style that Tyrconnell helped define. Fercullen Falls is bottled at 46% ABV and is non-chill filtered, which contributes to a fuller mouthfeel.

Is Fercullen Falls good for sipping neat? Yes. The 46% ABV and non-chill filtered bottling make it well suited to neat sipping, and a few drops of water help open the toffee and fruit aromas further.

Where is Fercullen Falls made? It is distilled at Powerscourt Distillery in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Ireland, on the grounds of the historic Powerscourt Estate using estate-sourced spring water.

What foods pair well with Fercullen Falls? The vanilla custard and caramel notes complement apple tart or tarte tatin. Shortbread or butter biscuits echo the biscuit character on the palate. Mild, creamy cheeses like Brie or young Gouda match the soft sweetness. Smoked salmon works against the gentle oak and honey notes.

What sizes does Fercullen Falls come in? The standard size is 750ml.

Is Fercullen Falls worth the price? It positions as an entry-level single malt from a young craft distillery, but the IWSC 2024 Gold Outstanding score of 98 out of 100 puts it in rare company for its price tier and suggests strong value relative to more established Irish single malts.

Why Fercullen Falls?

A 98 out of 100 score and Gold Outstanding medal from the IWSC in 2024 is a serious credential for any single malt, let alone one from a distillery that opened six years prior. Fercullen Falls is the first single malt distilled in County Wicklow in over a century, and its clean, bourbon-cask-only maturation lets the pot still character speak without competing wine or sherry influence. The non-chill filtered, 46% ABV bottling delivers more texture and flavor intensity than the typical entry-level Irish single malt. For anyone paying attention to the new wave of Irish whiskey, this is a bottle that backs up its reputation with independent critical recognition.