Whisky Single Malt

Cairnwell Small Batch Founder's Selection

Cairnwell Distillery · County Antrim, Ireland · 2016

Critic score

★★★★ ★

4.2 / 5 · 1020 reviews

Tasting note

Crystal clear with a silvered sheen, with gentle smoke over heather and citrus peel. Crisp and clean, with a bright botanical lift with a finish of oak and dark chocolate. Sip slowly at room temperature.

TypeSpirit

StyleWhisky

BaseSingle Malt

CountryIreland

RegionCounty Antrim

Release2016

ABV41.9%

ProducerCairnwell Distillery

Rating breakdown

5★ 17%

4★ 22%

3★ 27%

2★ 20%

1★ 14%

About Cairnwell Distillery

Founded 1973 · County Antrim, Ireland

Cairnwell Distillery is a spirit house in County Antrim, Ireland. Under Naomi Norwood (Master Distiller), the estate has built a reputation for spirits of character and consistency.

Master Distiller: Naomi Norwood

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