2017 Berry Bros. & Rudd Rademon Estate Shortcross, Cask Ref. 48, County Down, Single Pot Still Whiskey, Ireland (55.1%)

Built within the beautiful Rademon Estate by David and Fiona Boyd-Armstrong, Shortcross is a true labour of love. Their passion for quality spirit, Irish tradition and, of course, the estate itself shows in all they do. All the energy for the distillery comes from the estate’s own solar and hydro.

This Irish Pot Still explodes out of the glass with an incredible array of fruits. Notes of dried pineapple, mango, grapefruit fizz, and lemon oil astound the senses. The palate shows a masterful balance of wood and fruity distillate. The powerful, oak-driven vanilla flavour integrates perfectly with the honeyed tropicality of the spirit. Clove rock and cinnamon roll over the finish. The term “fruit bomb” barely does justice to describing this magical pot still whiskey.

Jonny McMillan, Reserve Whisky Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd (2023)