Fercullen Falls Small Batch Irish Whiskey 750ml

Fercullen Falls Small Batch Irish Whiskey 750ml is a blended Irish whiskey bottled at 43% ABV from Powerscourt Distillery in County Wicklow, Ireland. It earned a Gold Medal and 91/100 score from Best Tasting Spirits (Jeff Ellingson), and it stands apart in the blended Irish category with an unusually high 50/50 ratio of single malt to grain whiskey.

Quick Facts: ABV: 43%  |  Origin: County Wicklow, Ireland  |  Small Batch Blended, 4 Year  |  Distillery: Powerscourt Distillery

Production & Heritage

Powerscourt Distillery sits on the historic Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow. The malt component of Fercullen Falls is distilled on-site using custom-built Forsyths copper pot stills, making it the first whiskey legally distilled in County Wicklow in over a century. The grain whiskey is sourced from other Irish producers and matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and new heavily charred oak casks, while the malt whiskey rests in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels. Head Distiller and Blender Paul Corbett assembles the blend at a 50/50 malt-to-grain ratio, a significantly higher malt proportion than most standard blended Irish whiskeys. The whiskey is non-chill-filtered with no added coloring.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Cinnamon and fresh orchard fruits lead, followed by baked apple, brown sugar, honey, and toffee. Malt biscuits, nutmeg, and almonds develop with time, finishing with herbaceous grain notes and a hint of hay.

Taste: The entry is soft and sweet, with vanilla icing and honeyed malt arriving first. Mid-palate brings pepper, ginger, and nutmeg alongside caramel and white fruit. The mouthfeel is creamy with a medium-thin body, and the grain component adds an herbaceous backbone without dominating.

Finish: Warming malt spice lingers with good length, joined by oak, grapefruit, cocoa, and vanilla. A mild peppery sting and gentle drying sensation close things out.

How to Drink Fercullen Falls

Neat or with a few drops of water works well, letting the honeyed malt character come through clearly. The 43% ABV holds up on the rocks without losing definition. Three cocktails worth trying: an Irish Coffee, where the vanilla and brown sugar notes complement dark roast coffee and cream; a Whiskey Sour, where the orchard fruit and honey add depth alongside citrus and egg white; and a Gold Rush, where the caramel and spice pair naturally with honey syrup and fresh lemon.

Best For

• Introducing someone to Irish whiskey beyond the usual suspects
• A casual weeknight sipper that rewards close attention
• Gifting a whiskey enthusiast curious about newer Irish distilleries
• Building an Irish whiskey collection with a County Wicklow representative

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fercullen Falls taste like? Fercullen Falls leads with honeyed vanilla and baked apple sweetness, balanced by cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg spice. The finish is warming with oak, cocoa, and a mild peppery bite.

How does Fercullen Falls compare to Tullamore D.E.W.? Fercullen Falls uses a 50/50 malt-to-grain ratio, significantly higher than the grain-heavy blend in Tullamore D.E.W., which gives it a richer malt character and more texture. Both sit in the accessible blended Irish whiskey category, but Fercullen Falls is also non-chill-filtered with no added coloring, preserving more of the distillate's natural oils.

Is Fercullen Falls good for sipping neat? Yes, the 43% ABV and creamy, non-chill-filtered body make it a comfortable neat pour with enough flavor to stay interesting. A few drops of water open up the orchard fruit and honey notes further.

Where is Fercullen Falls made? Fercullen Falls is produced at Powerscourt Distillery on the Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow, Ireland. The malt whiskey is distilled on-site using custom Forsyths copper pot stills, while the grain whiskey is sourced from other Irish producers.

What foods pair well with Fercullen Falls? Smoked salmon, where the honey and malt complement the fish's richness. Apple tart or crumble, which echoes the baked apple and cinnamon in the whiskey. Aged cheddar, whose sharpness contrasts the vanilla sweetness. Dark chocolate, which picks up the cocoa and oak on the finish. Roasted pork, where the caramel and spice notes match well with savory glazes.

What sizes does Fercullen Falls come in? Fercullen Falls Small Batch Irish Whiskey is available in the standard 750ml bottle.

Is Fercullen Falls worth the price? Fercullen Falls positions as an accessible, mid-range blended Irish whiskey, but its 50/50 malt-to-grain ratio, non-chill-filtered production, and Gold Medal from Best Tasting Spirits (91/100) give it more substance than many bottles at this tier.

Why Fercullen Falls?

Fercullen Falls is the first whiskey to include malt spirit legally distilled in County Wicklow in over a century, produced at Powerscourt Distillery on custom Forsyths copper pot stills. Its 50/50 malt-to-grain blend is a deliberate departure from the grain-heavy norm in Irish blended whiskey, resulting in a richer, more textured pour. The non-chill-filtered, natural-color approach preserves oils and flavor that would otherwise be stripped away. With a Gold Medal and 91/100 score from Best Tasting Spirits, it has earned recognition beyond its novelty as a release from one of Ireland's newer distilleries.