Two Stacks Puts Irish Single Grain Front-and-Center with New Double Barrel Release

When most whiskey lovers think of Ireland, their minds jump to single pot still classics or approachable blends. But Two Stacks—a young bonder determined to revive old-school Irish craft—believes the oft-overlooked single grain style deserves its moment in the spotlight. Their brand-new Single Grain Double Barrel is proof.

An Underdog with Pedigree

Single grain whiskey has long been the workhorse of Irish blends: gentle, creamy, and rarely bottled on its own. Two Stacks’ co-founder Liam Brogan knew that reputation would make some people “think we were mad,” he laughs, but the team was convinced a deft blend and a smart maturation program could unlock something special. Early accolades—Best Single Grain NAS (Ireland) at the World Whiskies Awards and a Gold Medal at the Ascot Awards—suggest they were right.

How It’s Made

Mash bill: 94 % maize, 6 % Irish malted barley (just enough malt to enrich the creamy corn base).
First maturation: 3–5 years in ex-bourbon barrels for classic vanilla, coconut, and gentle oak.
Second maturation: 1–3 years in Oloroso sherry casks, layering dried-fruit sweetness and baking spice.
Proof & profile: Bottled at 86 proof, the whiskey lands light, floral, and nuanced—think baked pear, almond, orange zest, and a soft sherry-driven finish.

Packaging That Fits Modern Life

Two Stacks built a reputation for “Dram in a Can,” and the new single grain joins that lineup: a 100 ml recyclable can ($6.99) perfect for festivals, flights, or a hike. Traditionalists can grab the handsome 700 ml bottle ($44.99), now poured into 100 % recycled glass with natural cork and eco-friendly seals—another quiet nod to the brand’s boundary-pushing ethos.

Why It Matters

Column-distilled single grain only found real footing in modern Ireland after Cooley Distillery (1987) and Great Northern (2015) fired up their stills—both suppliers for this release. By bottling it unblended, Two Stacks gives drinkers a clear window into a style that once fueled the island’s spirits engine yet rarely enjoyed top billing.

Tasting It for Yourself

Pour a glass and the nose drifts from blossom honey to toasted coconut. On the palate, sherry-kissed figs and orange creamsicle glide into a finish of almond pastry and soft spice. It’s easygoing enough for new whiskey fans yet layered enough to keep seasoned collectors interested—especially at a sub-$50 ticket.

Final Take

Bourbon Showdown has long championed whiskeys that punch above their weight, and Two Stacks’ Single Grain Double Barrel lands squarely in that sweet spot: affordable, environmentally minded, and, most important, delicious. If you’re ready to broaden your Irish horizons, this grain whiskey-turned-headliner should be on your summer short-list.

Find it: Nationwide via Foley Family Wines & Spirits distribution or direct at twostackswhiskey.com. And yes—the can fits nicely in a golf-bag pocket. Sláinte!