The new series of blended Irish whiskeys was designed to capture the “natural rhythm of Ireland’s changing seasons”, with each one celebrating the combination of whiskies from across the island - Ulster, Connacht, Munster and Leinster.
The official launch of the collection will take place at an event at Dunluce Lodge near Portrush on 29 August, which include a tasting in The Vault with Kirker Irish Whiskey co-founder and blender Richard Ryan.
The Four Seasons Collection includes:
- Winter – ‘Rich, smoky, and indulgent, with peated malt complexity, festive pudding spice and dark chocolate depth’
- Spring – ‘Fresh and vibrant, with pear, gooseberry and elderflower lifted by floral honeysuckle and cherry blossom notes’
- Summer – ‘Rich and golden, evoking coastal hay harvest with sun-dried fields, saline air, ripe stewed fruit and spice’
- Autumn – ‘Warming and generous, with stewed apple tart, buttery pastry, cinnamon spice and rich toffee sweetness’
Each blend is bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered and naturally coloured, showcasing cask influence from Bourbon, Oloroso, Madeira and Marsala wood, among others.
Commenting on the launch, Ryan said: “The Four Seasons Collection is our tribute to the ever-changing beauty of Ireland. Each blend celebrates the character of a different season while bringing together the best whiskey stocks from across the four provinces.
“For me, it’s about storytelling through flavour – whiskeys that stand proud alone, but together create a journey through the Irish landscape.”
This latest launch builds on the success of the Kirker Shamrock, Ireland’s first whiskey to blend expressions from all four provinces.
The Kirker Four Seasons Collection is available now to the on- and off-trade, distributed in the UK and Ireland via Kirker Greer Spirits. All four expressions have an RRP of £60.
Kirker Greer Spirits is the owner of Kirker Irish Whiskey, a blender based in Belfast that produced the Four Seasons Collection.
