Garavogue 20-Year-Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
By Hawk’s Rock Distillery: A Rare Irish Whiskey to Savour This Festive Season
Master Blender Helen Mulholland’s debut release, crafted in Sligo, is one for sharing and savouring this Christmas
This Christmas, Hawk’s Rock Distillery invites whiskey lovers to savour the spirit of the season with Garavogue 20-Year-Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey – the first release from Sazerac’s newly rebranded distillery on the shores of Lough Gill.
Crafted by Master Blender Helen Mulholland, Garavogue is a celebration of balance, warmth and discovery – the kind of whiskey made for slow evenings and meaningful moments shared with family and friends.
Double-distilled and aged in a complex mix of casks – including French Muscat, French Sauternes, Spanish Pedro Ximénez Sherry and Barbadian Rum – Garavogue 20-Year-Old opens with aromas of vanilla, warm peach and spun sugar, before revealing layers of buttery apple, citrus and sweet spice.
“There’s a richness to Garavogue that feels perfect for this time of year,” says Master Blender Helen Mulholland. “You get those indulgent notes of vanilla, fruitcake and honeyed spice from the cask finishes, with a warmth that builds and lingers. It’s one to sip, savour and share.”
Inspired by the Garavogue River that runs through Sligo town to the Atlantic, this inaugural release pays homage to the landscape and people who shape it. Housed in a distinctive crescent-shaped bottle with wave-pattern detail, Garavogue 20-Year-Old makes an elegant gift for collectors and whiskey connoisseurs alike.
Recently named as the “Best Irish Whiskey” in the 2025 Esquire Spirit Awards, Garavogue is available in limited quantities at a suggested retail price of £179 (700ML) through select distributors in Ireland, the UK, the US and Duty-Free.
“Rooted in the spirit of Sligo – its stories, people and natural beauty – Garavogue celebrates connection and shared moments,” adds Jess Scheerhorn, Vice President at Sazerac. “This Christmas, we hope it inspires new memories wherever it’s enjoyed.”
For more information, please visit hawksrockdistillery.com.
