The Tyrconnell Irish Whiskey

The Tyrconnell Irish Whiskey is a 43% ABV (86 proof) single malt in a 750mL bottle — the brand's flagship no-age-statement expression, matured in ex-bourbon barrels from 100% Irish malted barley, double pot-still distilled for a creamier, more viscous mouthfeel than typical triple-distilled Irish whiskey, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• ABV: 43% (86 proof) — current bottling; pre-2017 bottlings were 40%
• Size: 750mL
• Age: no age statement — matured in ex-bourbon barrels
• Distillation: 100% Irish malted barley, double pot-still distilled, unpeated
• Origin: Cooley Distillery, Cooley Peninsula, County Louth, Ireland (Kilbeggan Distilling Co., Beam Suntory) — brand dates to 1876, revived 1988, relaunched 1993
• Awards: Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition; 94 pts, Ultimate Spirits Challenge; Single Malt (under 12 years), 2019 Irish Whiskey Awards

The Flagship That Started It All

Before the 10-year sherry and port finishes, there was this: The Tyrconnell's flagship NAS single malt, the bottle that carried the brand through its 1988 revival. The formula hasn't changed — 100% Irish malted barley, double pot-still distillation, ex-bourbon maturation — though the strength did: after ~25 years at 40%, the 2017 rebrand (the one that flipped the running horse on the label from right to left) lifted it to 43%. Double distillation gives it a creamier body than most Irish single malts, and the ex-bourbon wood keeps the flavor honest: vanilla, green apple, honey, citrus, toasted hazelnut. It's the pour to start with if you've never tried Tyrconnell. Shop our Irish whiskey collection, browse the Tyrconnell range, or graduate to the 10-year cask finishes.

Tasting Notes

Vanilla, Granny Smith apple, honey, and citrus (lemon zest, orange pith) on the nose. The palate is fresh and malty — nougat, toasted hazelnut, sweet barley — with a clean, medium, lightly grainy finish.

How to Enjoy

Neat to appreciate the creamy double-distilled texture, or on the rocks. It also holds its own in cocktails — an Irish old fashioned or a whiskey sour lets the malt character through.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a younger version of the 10-year finishes?
No — it's the separate flagship NAS expression, ex-bourbon matured without a wine-cask finish. Different bottle, different whiskey.

What proof is it?
43% ABV (86 proof) on current bottlings. Older bottles (pre-2017) were 40%.

Why is the horse running the other way on some bottles?
The 2017 rebrand flipped the label art — the horse went from running right to running left, along with the strength increase.

Is it really double distilled?
Yes — most Irish whiskey is triple distilled; Tyrconnell's double distillation is the house signature and gives a creamier mouthfeel.

Start with the flagship — order The Tyrconnell Irish Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.