Titanic Distillers Announces Brand New Release, Yet to Unveil Their Own Whiskey

Thursday, 14 August 2025 at 12:01Titanic Distillers

Titanic 5YO Pot Still Whiskey on whiskey cask

A creamy texture, hints of candied ginger and a nutty core characterize the new release from Titanic Distillers. This new release is the distillery's second bottle, but their own whiskey still remains in the works.

FAQ

What is the new Titanic whiskey?
The new Titanic 5 Year Old Pot Still Whiskey is a 5-year-old whiskey from ex-bourbon casks.

What are the tasting notes of the Titanic 5 Year Old Pot Still Whiskey?
The whiskey features aromas of oak, roasted vanilla, and sweet honey notes.

Why is the new Titanic whiskey not from Titanic itself?
The whiskey was not produced by Titanic Distillers themselves. It is a so-called sourced whiskey from an external distillery.

What is the new Titanic 5 Year Old Pot Still Whiskey?

The new whiskey from Titanic Distillers is a traditional Irish pot still whiskey. The mash for the whiskey is made from a mix of malted and unmalted barley.

The distillate matured for 5 years in ex-bourbon barrels and was then bottled at 46 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). The distillery describes it as a sweet, summery dram with depth.

The distillery is located in the shipyard in Belfast

What are the tasting notes of the Titanic 5 Year Old pot Still Whiskey?

Here's what you can expect from the taste of the new Irish whiskey:

Nose: Soft oak, honey, roasted vanilla and a hint of candied ginger.
Palate: Creamy and nutty, with a subtle spiciness.
Finish: Elegantly warming, with the ginger resurfacing.

Why isn't the new Irish whiskey from Titanic Distillers themselves?

The new whiskey is a sourced whiskey. Many distilleries that do not have their own whiskey yet, start by sourcing whiskey. In this case, the whiskey is purchased from another supplier.

In terms of taste, this whiskey often aligns with the profile that the distillery has in mind for its own, still maturing whiskey.

Where can you buy the new Titanic 5 Year Old Pot Still whiskey?

The new Irish whiskey from Titanic Distillers is now available for purchase on the distillery's website for 55 euros. This price does not include shipping costs.

Fun fact: Did you know that the distillery was founded by a bus driver? Peter Lavery won a large sum in a lottery and decided to set up a distillery with it.