Dingle Celtic Series Samhain Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml)

Launched in late 2022, 'Samhain' is the first release in a new range of limited-edition whiskeys in Dingle's Wheel of the Year series. Marking the beginning of winter and the Celtic new year, Samhain is one of the four main seasonal fire festivals, named after the belief in the cleansing powers of fire. Traditionally, after sunset, Samhain commenced with towering bonfires set ablaze in pairs and livestock were driven between them, believing that the smoke possessed cleansing powers. The liquid is matured in first-fill Bourbon casks before a long finish (2 years) in first fill Muscatel casks. 10,000 bottles are on offer. Elliot Hughes, Managing Director at Dingle Distillery, comments: “We are excited to reveal the Dingle Samhain Single Malt Whiskey, inspired by the ancient Irish celebration of Samhain. Celebrated in Ireland for over 2000 years as well as annually in Dingle and across the land, this release distils a core part of our heritage. This is the first whiskey in our new Wheel of The Year series and is steeped in the traditions of times past that we intend to honour and pay tribute to. We are proud to introduce this latest edition to our Dingle family and believe this limited-edition is one that whiskey lovers and collectors won’t want to miss.”

For those curious: The Celtic Wheel of the Year is divided into eight periods, likewise, the new Wheel of The Year series is set to launch eight editions, following the rhythm of the seasons, equinoxes, and solstices. In ancient Ireland, farming was the epicentre of people’s lives and hugely dependent on the seasons, thus the turn of each season was celebrated with great reverence – and still is to this day.