Keeper’s Heart Unveils 32-Year-Old Irish Single Malt: 'This One is a Legend

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 at 07:02Keeper's Heart Whiskey

Keeper's Heart 32 Year Old Whiskey single cask

O’Shaughnessy Distilling has announced its oldest whiskey to date. It's an Irish whiskey older than the distillery itself: the Keeper’s Heart 32-Year-Old whiskey.

FAQ

Why is this Keeper’s Heart whiskey release so special?
The whiskey is ultra-limited and the oldest edition from the brand ever.

Who selected the barrel?
Master Distiller Brian Nation, formerly responsible for Jameson, Redbreast, and Midleton Very Rare.

When and where is the Keeper’s Heart 32-Year-Old Whiskey on sale?
From September 2025 via the O’Shaughnessy Distilling webshop and selected partners.

An Irish whiskey older than the distillery releasing it

The new whiskey from Keeper’s Heart is much older than the American distillery itself. The whiskey was originally distilled at Cooley Distillery in Ireland and comprises 100% malted barley.

The barrel was selected in 2020 by Brian Nation, master distiller at O’Shaughnessy Distilling (and former master distiller at Irish Distillers), even before Keeper’s Heart existed.

After maturing for more than three decades, the whiskey was eventually bottled for Keeper’s Heart Whiskey. Co-founder Patrick O’Shaughnessy is delighted with the whiskey:

'Every whiskey we release tells a story, but this one is a legend. It's a tribute to the roots we respect and the rare moments we create.’

- Patrick O’Shaughnessy

An Irish-American whiskey with a surprising element

The whiskey, according to Nation, has an exceptional element that came directly from the pots. A hint of peat smoke is present in the Irish Single Cask whiskey.

‘The pot stills had once been used for peated whiskey and were never fully cleaned. That faint wisp of smoke became a beautiful and unexpected part of this whiskey’s identity.'

- Brian Nation

What are the tasting notes of the Keeper’s Heart 32-Year-Old Whiskey?

The tasting notes of the whiskey are as follows:

Nose: Tropical fruits such as mandarin, passionfruit, mango, and lychee, with hints of pineapple.
Palate: Spices, toasted oak, and a soft, subtle smoke.
Finish: Long, rich in oak and tropical fruit, with a delicate smoke sensation.

The whiskey is bottled at 54.9 percent alcohol by volume (ABV).

Where can you buy the Keeper's Heart whiskey?

From September, the whiskey will be released in a very limited batch. The exact number of bottles is unclear. Each bottle comes in a special box, and the price is 2499 dollars per bottle.

The bottle is only available for purchase in the O’Shaughnessy Distilling Store in Minneapolis and from selected private retailers.