{"title":"Irish Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop our selection of Irish whiskey — known for its smooth, approachable character and triple-distilled tradition. From everyday favorites to rare cask-finished and limited edition releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bushmills-the-rare-casks-29-year-old-pedro-ximenex-cask-finish-irish-whisky-limited-release-no-2","title":"Bushmills The Rare Casks 29 Year Old Pedro Ximenex Cask Finish Irish Whisky Limited Release No. 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDistilled in 1992, this Irish single malt was initially matured in hand-selected bourbon barrels for more than 10 years before being re-casked in 2004 to be finished in PX sherry casks. 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Sixteen years in first-fill PX casks on top of 14 years of bourbon and sherry maturation produces a whiskey of genuine aged Cognac territory depth and complexity. Bottled at 40% ABV without chill filtration. 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Let it breathe 10–15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSignature Highball:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Stacks' own serve — whiskey over ice, top with soda water, garnish with a lemon peel. Simple and ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIrish Old Fashioned:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sherry and virgin oak components make it a natural for spirit-forward cocktails.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDrop of water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opens up the fruit and subdues the 2% peat component if you want it rounder.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Two Stacks The First Cut different from standard Irish blends?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost Irish blends are soft, light, and heavily filtered. The First Cut is non-chill filtered, naturally colored, and built from five distinct components including pot still and peated malt — giving it texture and complexity that's unusual at this price point.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is the proof and ABV of Two Stacks The First Cut?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe First Cut is bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV) — the same as most standard Irish whiskeys, but the non-chill filtration makes it feel fuller and richer in the glass than the proof suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eIs there peat in Two Stacks The First Cut?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes, but subtly — 2% peated malt is included in the blend, aged in ex-bourbon casks. It's noticeable from nose to finish but doesn't dominate. Think light smoke and earthiness rather than Islay-style peat.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWho distills Two Stacks whiskey?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo Stacks is an independent bonder and blender, sourcing spirit from leading Irish distilleries — widely believed to include Great Northern Distillery — then bonding, blending, and bottling at their own facility in Ireland. All production is solar-powered.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eHow does The First Cut compare to Jameson or other Irish whiskeys?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe First Cut is more complex and has noticeably more texture than Jameson at a similar price. The sherry cask component and virgin oak aging add depth that mass-market blends don't offer, and the absence of chill filtration gives it a creamier mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase. 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