Cheers! World Whiskies Award for Powerscourt

Fercullen 15 Single Grain Whiskey awarded the title of World’s Best Grain.

At a time when the resurgence of Irish whiskey is running the gauntlet of an impending US trade war, Powerscourt Distillery’s Fercullen 15 Single Grain Whiskey has been awarded the title of World’s Best Grain at the World Whiskies Awards Global final in London.

The World Whiskies Awards is renowned for its rigorous judging process, which includes blind tastings by a panel of industry experts.

Having secured the title of Ireland’s Best Grain Whiskey in Dublin in February this year, Fercullen 15 progressed to the global stage, competing against the best regional grain whiskies from around the world.

Mastery of taste

The Fercullen 15 Year Old Single Grain Whiskey, celebrated for its distinctive flavour, remarkable smoothness, and outstanding quality, now stands as the world’s best – a testament to the distillery’s mastery.

This win elevates Fercullen and Powerscourt Distillery to a leading position in the whiskey industry.

To emerge victorious and claim the World’s Best Grain title is a powerful recognition of the exceptional quality and craftsmanship invested in Fercullen, said Master Distiller Paul Corbett.

“Winning this award is a significant milestone for Fercullen. It reflects our commitment to excellence and our passion for producing world-class whiskey. We are honoured to be recognised on such a prestigious platform and are excited to continue sharing our exceptional whiskey with the world.”

The award is more than just an accolade, said Powerscourt head of Brand and recent Hall of Fame Inductee John Cashman, it is global acknowledgement of the dedication, skill, and unwavering commitment to excellence demonstrated by everyone at Powerscourt Distillery.

“Grain whiskey is an often-underrated style of Irish whiskey, its softer notes and general sweet tones appeal to a wide audience and lends itself to finishing in exceptional casks like the Madeira we selected for this release. We are thrilled to be named Best in the World.”

Located in the historic Old Mill House on Powerscourt Estate, since its first production in June 2018 the distillery has offered visitors a comprehensive experience, showcasing its custom-designed copper pot stills and unique distillation processes.

With over 1m LPA of spirit laid down, primarily triple distilled malt and traditional Irish pot still, Powerscourt Distillery ensures optimal maturation conditions on-site. The Fercullen range, including Fercullen Falls, Fercullen Single Malt, Fercullen 15, and Fercullen 21-Year-Old Single Malt, reflects the rich heritage of Wicklow and is available worldwide.