The Arcadian series represents our garden of otherworldly delights. We've sought out non-conformist farmers, inspirational growers, iconoclasts whose ethics and lifestyles respect the earth and ancient methods in the pursuit of pure flavor rather than the imperatives of yield. Gaia, the Neopagan goddess of old, a personification of Mother Earth herself, is a fitting guardian to produce the first Irish whiskey distilled from certified organic Irish barley.
John Mallick, Paddy Tobin, Alan Jackson, Pat and Denis Booth, Jason Stanley and Trevor Harris took up our challenge to produce the first organic malting barley grown in Ireland. Given the low yield of organic barley, it's important to note that we combined these crops into a single batch prior to distillation.
Nose: Peaty, smoky aromas mingle with notes of ripe fruit and cereals. Mouth: An explosion of peaty, woody flavors, with hints of vanilla and honey. Finish: A long, warm finish, leaving notes of peat and dried fruit on the palate.
Nose: Notes of baked apples, vanilla and cinnamon. Mouth: There are flavors of tropical fruit, honey and sweet spices. Finish: The finish is long and warm, with lingering notes of oak and pepper.