Press Release

O’CONNELL WHISKEY LAUNCH THE CALEDONIAN SERIES

The release of the Caledonian Series whisky from W.D. O’Connell is a new direction for the already unique portfolio of whiskeys released since they established the business in 2019. Not only is it a Scotch whisky but it’s the first available exclusively online via their own store

The Lochindaal was distilled using a heavily peated variety of malted barley, and matured in first fill ex-bourbon casks for ten years. 

Named for an old lighthouse, which in turn was named for the inlet on which Bruichladdich sits, this 10-Year-Old Single Malt is a single cask release of 282 bottles at natural cask strength. 

CEO & Founder , Daithí O’Connell said “ It’s not everyday an Irish whiskey company bottles a Scotch. The Caledonian series marks a new milestone for us. We set our stall out very early when we launched in 2019 with a drive to do international whiskies at some point. To have reached this landmark so soon is really exciting! The Caledonian Series will cover the 5 regions of Scotland in single cask bottlings; hopefully we will have another one in time for Christmas.

Facts: 

10-Year-Old Islay Scotch Whisky. Distilled on December 1, 2010 at Bruichladdich Distillery. 63.1% ABV. Cask #4278 matured in ex-Bourbon. Limited to 300 50cl bottles. 

On Sale: 4:00pm, Saturday, July 31 2021 exclusively online at shop.wdoconnell.com

About Us:

W.D. O’Connell Whiskey Merchants is an independent whiskey bottling company from County Waterford. Our limited batches of premium whiskey reflect our values of integrity and transparency, and we take pride in our maturation and finishing preferences.

Daithí O’Connell launched W.D O’Connell Whiskey Merchant’s in 2019, with an ambition to one day be the leading small-batch premium Irish whiskey makers in the market. A sailor, pilot, and true adventurer, Daithí is traversing the world of whiskey to source, cask, and produce the finest small-batch Whiskey releases.