Two Stacks – the company that aims to play a leading role in the “new renaissance revival” of Irish whiskey – has unveiled two fresh expressions.
The Time Well Spent whiskies – a 20 Year Old single malt and a 12 Year Old single grain, both cask strength – are presented in 200ml bottles in a gold embossed pack, which includes an exclusive Two Stacks Glencairn glass. Labels feature cask number details.
Two Stacks has collaborated with local musicians Matt McGinn and Shannon Copeland in the launch. Their new Time Well Spent song is included inside each box, with a QR code giving access to live versions.
“Time Well Spent whiskey is exactly that… a highly rewarding and worthwhile investment of precious time in a rare drop of artisan Irish spirit” – Two Stacks Founder Liam Brogan
The pack is available on the Two Stacks website, with a recommended retail price of €115 for the first 100 boxes, thereafter €145.
As reported, Two Stacks, which is based close to the Mourne Mountains in County Down, aims to use the revival of the Irish whiskey category to create its own niche in the drinks market.
Two Stacks said Time Well Spent “draws on yesterday’s traditions to deliver exceptional whiskey for today’s special moments”.
“Time Well Spent whiskey is exactly that,” Two Stacks Founder Liam Brogan added. He described the duo as “a highly rewarding and worthwhile investment of precious time in a rare drop of artisan Irish spirit”.
Tasting Notes
2001 Single Malt – Appleton Rum Finish (56.58%) with a nose of ripe orchard fruits, notes of tropical rum, passionfruit and oak. Lemon peel, coconut and vanilla feature to lead to a spiced oak and coconut finish.
2009 Single Grain – American Rye Finish (63.11%) with a nose of ripe mango, guava, and honey, with an overlap of coffee bean and toffee, toasted oak, and a touch of citrus spice. Vanilla and sarsaparilla root feature, followed by lychee and cream, honey and white chocolate. The finish is described as “long and satisfying”, with cardamom spice and gingerbread.
