28/05/2026
Introducing Pillars of Creation 2026
Deconstruction of flavour. A collision of Ireland’s new wave. 🥃✨
Today, we peeling back the layers on a monumental double-drop that showcases exactly what happens when you marry the distinct DNA on some of the most exciting distilleries on the island: (Co. Waterford) and Lough Gill Distillery (Co. Sligo).
Let’s break down the liquid geekery behind Pillars of Creation (2026 Vintage) and The Lost Chapters (Ch. 1):
🔬 THE DECONSTRUCTION:
The Component Split: A deliberate 60/40 marriage of Single Pot Still spirit and exceptional Single Malt.
The Provenance: The Single Pot Still brings that heavy, unmistakable Irish spice from the south coast at Blackwater, with dank leather notes, while the pristine Single Malt adds a lifted, mineral freshness and fruity backbone from the northwest at Lough Gill.
The Cask Artistry: Before coming together, the SPS drew full Oloroso sherry cask influence, while the single malt drew a full American Bourbon 1st fill. We then married them for an additional 8 weeks in a fresh 500L Cream Sherry Butt direct from Jerez.
🔥 THE SENSORY PROFILE:
Nose: Deep, dark, and complex. Think dried cherries, cola sweets, raisins, and a soft, honeyed nuttiness from the Sherry influence.
Palate: It hits with that rich pot still punch—ginger, leather dankness, and caramelized apples, balanced perfectly by the crisp, precise fruit notes of the single malt.
Finish: A beautifully weighted, cask-strength finish at 58.5% ABV, leaving lingering notes of salted chocolate and deep sherry dryness.
Whether you’re eyeing the Pillars of Creation (350 bottles total) or diving into the artistic depths of The Lost Chapters Ch.1, this release is a testament to what collaborative Irish bonding is all about.
Head to the web link in our bio to dissect the full breakdown and secure yours before they disappear into history. 🌐
Available now at twostackswhiskey.com/collections/new-arrivals