BARREL AGED SPIRITS COLLECTION

Royal Oak Distillery & Barrow River

AGING Aging is a critical stage in the whiskey-ma king process, with Irish Whiskey requiring a minimum of three years of maturation in oak casks to earn its title. Like many other Irish distillers, Royal Oak utilizes ex-bour bon barrels and sherry-seasoned casks for aging. However, what truly distinguishes us is our innovative use of marsala seasoned casks. Established in 1833, Cantine Florio stands as the original producer of Marsala wine, maintaining its reputation for excel lence by producing over 80% of Superiore quality marsala. While well-seasoned mar sala casks typically remain within their Si cilian origins, our partnership with Cantine Florio, as part of the group family, grants us unparalleled access to these unique casks.

WATER Water is a vital component in the distilla tion process, and at Royal Oak Distillery, the importance of quality water is paramount. Sourced from the Barrow Valley Aquifer, a natural groundwater reservoir holding an impressive 200 million cubic meters of wa ter, our distillery benefits from a reliable and abundant water source. Originally, our cool ing water was drawn from the River Barrow. However, in early 2022, recognizing the need to conserve this precious resource and mitigate potential issues during periods of low water levels, we implemented a closed loop cooling system. This system incorpo rates a cooling tower, allowing us to recycle and reuse our cooling water, reducing our environmental impact while ensuring oper ational efficiency.