Samuel Gelston’s Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Samuel Gelston’s Single Malt Irish Whiskey is a non age statement Irish single malt bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), triple distilled and matured in ex-bourbon casks for a versatile, premium pour with floral malt, savoury spice and a lingering honeyed finish. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: NAS single malt, triple distilled, ex-bourbon cask matured
- Origin: Samuel Gelston’s, Belfast — brand founded 1830, revived by the Neill family
- Awards: San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold 2021 & 2022; London Spirits Competition Best In Show (Irish) 2022
The Gelston’s Legacy, Bottled in Belfast
Samuel Gelston’s is one of Ireland’s historic whiskey names — founded in Belfast in 1830 by merchant Samuel Gelston and revived for a new generation by the Neill family of H.J. Neill. This single malt is the brand’s versatile core expression: non age statement stock matured in ex-bourbon casks, built to drink neat or to bring real character to an Irish coffee or whiskey cocktail. The medal case is deep for a whiskey at this level — Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in both 2021 and 2022, plus Best Spirit By Value and Best In Show (Irish) at the London Spirits Competition in 2022.
Tasting Notes
The colour is golden. The nose opens a little floral with a hint of malt, savoury spice and nutty chocolate. On the palate, woody spice, cassia and toasted nuts take the lead with a little burnt caramel underneath. The finish lingers sweet — marshmallow and honey — with a drying, gently spiced edge.
How to Enjoy
Pour it neat at room temperature to catch the full savoury-spice character, or add a splash of water to lift the floral and honeyed notes. It is equally at home in an Irish whiskey highball or as the backbone of an Irish coffee — the malt richness stands up beautifully to hot coffee and cream.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel Gelston’s Single Malt Irish Whiskey?
It is a non age statement Irish single malt — 100% malted barley, triple distilled at a single distillery — matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 40% ABV.
Is Gelston’s Single Malt good for cocktails?
Yes — the brand built this expression to be versatile: savoury spice and malt body make it a strong neat pour, and it adds genuine character to whiskey cocktails and Irish coffee.
What awards has Samuel Gelston’s Single Malt won?
It took Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2021 and 2022, plus Best Spirit By Value and Best In Show (Irish) at the London Spirits Competition in 2022.
Order Samuel Gelston’s whiskey and more from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — this 750mL bottle of single malt is ready to ship to your door.