Two Origins Irish Whiskey
Two Origins Irish Whiskey
Two Origins is a marriage between Irish distillation and French winemaking, a reflection of the familial origins of the teams behind the project. Andrew Eakin and Naomi Murtagh, the Irish part of the Two Origins team, began their spirits journey as owners of the highly-regarded Bottle Apostle wine and spirits chain in London. Eventually, they left the world of retail and moved their family to Bordeaux in 2016, purchasing Château Puynard and Château Magdaline Bouhou in Blaye, Côtes de Bordeaux region to pursue winemaking and distillation.
Through this initial experimentation, the team created the first mark of Two Origins Irish Whiskey. Two Origins is a blend of 85% double and triple-distilled barley whiskey and 15% grain distillate, cask-aged for four years in Ireland. The grain and malt whiskeys are aged separately in ex-bourbon barrels, in a ratio of roughly 3:1 with Central American rum casks in Ireland, prior shipment to Bordeaux. In Bordeaux, the whiskies are then individually aged in a variety of barrels, each lending its own well-defined character to the spirit: ex-Cognac, ex-Rum, ex-Sauternes, ex-Apple Brandy, ex-Jack Daniels, ex-Sherry, ex-Margaux appellation, and a small amount of new oak each impart added complexity to the whiskey. To finish, the Two Origins whiskey is downproofed with deionized water to 43%, with no added color or chill-filtration.
Two Origins Whiskey is a masterfully made spirit that retains its essential Irish whiskey identity while reflecting its creators’ roots and inspirations in its barrel-finishing. It is a celebration of friendship, of Bordelaise and Irish history, and of the heritages that follow no matter where one calls home.
Flavor Profile: On the nose, notes of baked pear, orange peel, and caramel. The palate is gentle and well balanced, with iconic notes of honey and subtle spice, with a distinctive roasted hazelnut and late savory finish.