Velvet Cap Irish Whiskey

Velvet Cap is a small batch blend of malt and grain whiskies sourced from some of Ireland’s finest distilleries. After blending, we rest the whiskey in a selection of bourbon, port and stouted rye casks to let the flavours marry.

This whiskey takes its name from the velvet caps traditionally worn in point-to-point horse racing. This popular sport dates from 1752 when riders raced over fence and ditch between two points: St John’s Church Buttevant to St Mary’s Church Doneraile in Co Cork–from one steeple to another, hence the term steeplechase.

TASTING NOTES

Colour: Warm colour of royal flax with brilliant clarity.

Nose: Candied banana, honey, dark stonefruit & almond.

Mouthfeel: Full mouthfeel with lingering legs on the glass.

Flavor: Foundation of malt with vanilla, plum, and agave.

Finish: Fruity esters from the tropics brightly cross the palate.