Pearse Distiller's Choice 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey
Pearse Distiller's Choice 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey is a hand-selected blend of grain and malt whiskies from the Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin, bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof). Predominantly matured in ex-bourbon barrels with a smaller sherry-cask component, this 750mL bottle delivers a smooth, layered Irish whiskey — order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV/Proof: 43% ABV (86 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 7 years
- Casks: Predominantly ex-bourbon barrels (Kentucky barrels from the sister distillery in Lexington) with a smaller amount of sherry-cask whiskey
- Origin: Pearse Lyons Distillery, Dublin, Ireland
Dublin Craft, Distiller's Hand Selection
Pearse Lyons Distillery sits at St. James in Dublin, reviving whiskey-making in the city's historic Liberties district. Distiller's Choice is exactly what the name says: a blend of Irish grain and malt whiskies hand-selected by the head distiller, with the house's own single malt distilled on the St. James stills in the mix. Most of the blend rests in ex-bourbon barrels shipped over from the sister distillery in Lexington, Kentucky, while a measured touch of sherry-cask whiskey rounds out the blend. The result is an Irish whiskey that tastes of its two cooperages — light oak, green grape, and caramelized pear against cocoa and dried fruit.
Tasting Notes
On the nose: fresh citrus, subtle spice, and dried fruits with a light fruit-cake character. The palate is smooth and warm — light oak and hints of green grape evolve into caramelized pear, then cocoa and dried fruits. The finish brings stewed apple, clove, and custard in a medium-long, gently spiced close.
How to Enjoy
Pour it neat in a Glencairn to catch the citrus-and-pear aromatics, or add a splash of water to open the malt layers. At 43% it carries cocktails well — a whiskey sour or Old Fashioned built on Distiller's Choice is a step up from the ordinary. Explore the distillery's lineup at Pearse or compare with other Irish whiskies in the collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pearse Distiller's Choice a single malt?
No — it is a blended Irish whiskey of grain and malt whiskies, and it does contain single malt distilled at the Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin.
Where is Pearse whiskey made?
It is blended at the Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin, Ireland, which distills its own single malt on-site at St. James.
What casks is Distiller's Choice aged in?
Predominantly ex-bourbon barrels — Kentucky bourbon barrels from the sister distillery in Lexington — with a smaller proportion of sherry-cask-aged whiskey in the blend.
What is the alcohol content?
Pearse Distiller's Choice 7 Year Old is bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof).
For a Dublin blend with real distillery character behind it, order Pearse Distiller's Choice 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.