BlogDunville’s Irish Whiskey has launched its first exclusive release for The Irish Whiskey Collection at Dublin and Cork Airports.
Dunville’s 13 Year Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish is available only at ARI Duty Free at Dublin Airport and Cork Airport. It is the latest addition to the airports’ Irish Whiskey Collection, described as the world’s most diverse collection of iconic and exclusive Irish whiskeys.
This exquisite Single Malt Irish Whiskey was finished in rare Palo Cortado Sherry casks for four years and seven months. A limited edition bottling at 46% abv, it is priced €110 for passengers travelling to within the EU and €95 for those travelling further afield.
Dunville’s first travel retail exclusive for ARI Duty Free exudes notes of stewed fruits, mocha coffee and dry spice that have twice earned Dunville’s Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish Single Malts the coveted title of Ireland’s Best Whiskey (Irish Whiskey Awards 2022 and 2024).
Speaking about the release, Stephen Magennis, Head of Global Sales for The Echlinville Distillery and Dunville’s Irish Whiskey said:
“Dunville’s 13 Year Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish has been finished and bottled specifically for The Irish Whiskey Collection, joining an impressive roll call of whiskeys in travel retail’s most exclusive Irish Whiskey portfolio.
“We are delighted to collaborate with the team and ARI Duty Free and FreeWorld Brands to secure Dunville’s place in this iconic collection and enhance our visibility in Ireland’s principal airports. With 34 million passengers travelling through Dublin and Cork Airports each year, this is a great opportunity for us to grow our global following and strengthen Dunville’s presence in global travel retail.”
Dunville’s 13 Year Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish for The Irish Whiskey Collection further extends The Spirit of Belfast’s presence in Dublin and Cork Airports, where passengers can already purchase Dunville’s 1808, Three Crowns and PX 12 Year Old Single Malt whiskeys. All are available to pre-order for click-and-collect at dublinandcorkdutyfree.ie
Tasting Notes
Nose – Lots of light tropical notes, dried mango, apricots and stewed orchard fruits give way to toasted almonds, mocha coffee and banana bread.
Taste – Darker stone fruits, sultanas, figs and stewed plums.
Finish – Medium dryness and light hints of nutmeg and clove.
