Originally distilled at the Cooley Distillery and crafted from 100% malted barley, the expression, at 109.8 proof, was hand-selected in 2020 by Keeper’s Heart Master Distiller Brian Nation, before the Keeper’s Heart distillery opened its doors in Minneapolis. With only one barrel available, this ultra-limited expression will launch this month.

What makes it interesting is a subtle signature of peat—not from the mashbill, but from the history of the pot stills used to distill it. “The pot stills had once been used for peated whiskey and were never fully cleaned,” said Keeper’s Heart Master Distiller Brian Nation. “That faint wisp of smoke became a beautiful and unexpected part of this whiskey’s identity.”

“Every whiskey we release tells a story—but this one is a legend,” added Patrick O’Shaughnessy, Keeper’s Heart Co-founder. “It’s a tribute to the roots we honor and the rare moments we create.”

Keeper’s Heart 32-Year-Old Irish Single Malt will retail for $2,499.

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Selected from rare stocks of Cooley Distillery Whiskey, this limited-edition whiskey is the first in a yearly series of luxury expressions curated by Master Distiller Brian Nation, each showcasing a unique barrel finishing. The release celebrates the official halfway mark to St. Patrick’s Day.

Nation, renowned for his work on Midleton Very Rare, chose these rare casks to ensure each bottle offers a distinctive profile. This release, limited to just one cask, is a true collector’s item. The Tokaji finish, derived from Hungarian dessert wine, is bottled at 97 proof.

“We are so excited to be launching this exceptional Irish Single Malt, as it highlights the beautiful impact that a unique barrel finish can have, especially on aged whiskeys” says Brian Nation, Master Distiller of Keeper’s Heart. “Having always been a lover of Tokaji dessert wine, it was exciting and fun to have the opportunity to use a Tokaji cask barrel to craft something truly unique. This is just the beginning, and I’m looking forward to continuing this series of special releases that showcase the very best of our craft.”

Keeper’s Heart 21-Year-Old Irish Single Malt Finished in Tokaji Barrels retails for $999.

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