Five years since the release of their first triple-casked blend, Slane Irish Whiskey is launching its Slane Special Edition.
This limited edition whiskey celebrates 40 years of Slane’s music history, and was created as a tribute to Lord Henry Conyngham and his vision to bring Ireland together in 1981 by throwing the country’s biggest rock concert and welcoming thousands of music lovers to his front lawn at Slane Castle.
More than 40 years later, Lord Henry’s vision continues as Slane has played host to some of the top music acts in the world.
Slane Special Edition features whiskey made by what’s described as the triple-casked method, using extra virgin oak casks blended with seasoned barrels and Spanish sherry casks.
The distiller said the bottling at 45% ABV is a nod to Slane’s music legacy with a riff on the 45 rpm record single.
The distiller’s notes show that Slane Special Edition features a nose of toasted oak alongside vanilla spice notes found in Slane Irish Whiskey’s core expression. It delivers a complex, warm, lingering finish.
Slane Special Edition is presented in a distinctive black glass bottle with embossed crest and featuring label artwork inspired by 1981’s concert along with images by Irish photographers Andy Spearman and Fran Caffrey.
It is boxed in a gift carton with recommended drinks recipes, details of Slane’s music story and exclusive access to a 40th anniversary playlist, curated by Slane Irish Whiskey co-founder and son of Lord Henry, Alex Conyngham. What’s described as an eclectic soundtrack features music from the many that have played at Slane Castle over the years.
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Conyngham, Slane’s co-founder, said in a prepared statement, “Having grown up with the Slane Concerts in my back garden, I’ve come to realize the power of a live music experience. Since that first gig in 1981, Slane has hosted many remarkable artists but it’s always been the spirit of the fans that makes it special. To mark 40 years of Slane concerts, we created a whiskey where we turned the volume up a notch to give a fuller flavor experience.”
Slane Special Edition will be distributed nationwide through select US retailers at a suggested retail price of $36.99 for a 750ml bottle this month. For more information, check out www.slaneirishwhiskey.com.
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