Old Oak 3 Year Old Irish Whiskey by Jean-Claude Van Damme
Old Oak 3 Year Old Irish Whiskey by Jean-Claude Van Damme is an 80-proof (40% ABV) 750mL three-year-old blended Irish whiskey aged in a mixture of ex-bourbon barrels and new (virgin) American oak — the signature expression of the Belfast brand co-founded by action star Jean-Claude Van Damme. Triple distilled and finished at the brand's craft distillery just outside Belfast, it launched in 2023 alongside its five-year-old rum-cask sibling. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 3 years — ex-bourbon barrels + new American oak
- Production: blended Irish whiskey, triple distilled
- Distillery: craft distillery just outside Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Origin: Ireland — brand co-founded by Van Damme, Kevin Carson, and Ian Rowlands
The Signature Pour of Old Oak
The 3 Year Old is Old Oak's calling card: the same carefully selected Irish whiskey stock as its siblings, finished in the bourbon-and-new-oak pairing that gives Irish blends their approachable sweetness. Named for the "Oak Leaf County" of Derry — Doire, oak wood in Gaelic — the brand was designed to celebrate Northern Ireland's whiskey heritage at an everyday price. See the sibling Old Oak Jamaican Rum Reserve and all Irish whiskeys at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Expect the classic approachable Irish profile: light honey, vanilla, and orchard fruit from the ex-bourbon casks, with the virgin oak adding a touch of spice and structure — smooth and easy-drinking with a clean, gentle finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on the rocks — an easy-drinking everyday Irish whiskey. It also makes a clean, smooth Irish Coffee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the two Old Oak whiskeys?
The 3 Year Old is finished in a mixture of ex-bourbon and new American oak barrels; the Jamaican Rum Reserve is a 5-year-old blend finished in Jamaican rum casks.
Where is Old Oak Irish whiskey made?
Finished at the brand's craft distillery just outside Belfast, Northern Ireland; the brand celebrates the whiskey heritage of County Derry.
What is Jean-Claude Van Damme's role in the brand?
He is a co-founder and the public face of the brand, alongside Derry native Kevin Carson and Ian Rowlands.
Van Damme's everyday Irish pour — order Old Oak 3 Year Old online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.