A poetic expression of Irish whiskey artistry, Garavogue 20-Year-Old blends age-old depth with inventive spirit. Its layered sweetness, delicate complexity, and silky evolution make every sip feel like retracing the flowing Garavogue River itself.

Origins & Craftsmanship

• Distillery & Legacy: Crafted at Sazeracs rebranded Hawks Rock Distillery (formerly Lough Gill) in County Sligo, a site steeped in literary and cultural heritage.

• Style & Maturation: Double-distilled, initially matured for at least 14 years in ex-bourbon American oak, then finished in a creative blend of French Muscat, Sauternes, Pedro Ximnez (PX) sherry, and Barbadian rum casks.

• Bottling: Non-chill-filtered, non-colored, bottled at 47% ABV (94 proof), preserving natural character and depth.

• Release: Limited inaugural release rolling out from June 2025 across the U.S., U.K., Ireland, and selected Duty-Free (700 ml).

Tasting Profile

• Nose: A vibrant, layered entrancecrme brle, sun-ripened stone fruit (peach/apricot), candied orange; lifting florals from Sauternes; honeysuckle and raisin whispers from Muscat and sherry.

• Palate: Bursts of orange sherbet, vanilla soft serve, and peach syrup evolve into citrus sparkscandied peel, grapefruitsoft creaminess, caramel, molasses, oak, grape must, and nutty malt tones.

• Finish: Rich and layeredwhite grapes and golden raisins, PX sherry sweetness, gentle coffee, malt, roast nuts, and echoes of tropical fruit. A finish that recalls refined column-distilled rums.

• Score: Honored with 93 points by VinePair, praising its elegance and multi-faceted depth.

Quick Overview

Attribute Details Age 20 years total14+ years in ex-bourbon casks and finishes in four cask varieties ABV / Proof 47% ABV (94 proof) Cask Finishes French Muscat, Sauternes, PX Sherry, Barbadian Rum Style & Texture Layered, silky, fruit-forward with floral and pastry cream dimensions Bottle Design Crescent-shaped blue-labeled bottle, echoing the movement of the Garavogue River Symbolism Named for the river that shapes Sligohonors local culture and poetic inspiration