​Unique Irish whiskey from Shortcross and stylish restaurant above Northern Ireland river

Owned by Shaun and David McElhone Stitch and Weave premium bar and

restaurant has just last week took the wraps of a limited edition eight-year-old

single pot still Irish whiskey, crafted with Shortcross Distillery.

Fully matured in a first-fill ex-bourbon barrel and bottled at a robust 55% ABV,

this single cask release showcases “the signature depth and richness of

traditional Irish pot still spirit”.

The pot still whiskey is composed of two-thirds malted barley and one-third

unmalted barley. It is designed as “a rare and distinctive addition for collectors

and enthusiasts alike”, according to Shortcross joint founder and master distiller

David Boyd Armstrong.

“We were delighted to work with the team at Stitch and Weave on our first pot

still whiskey. Irish single pot still whiskey is a unique style made by one distillery

from malted barley and a significant portion of unmalted barley, giving it a

distinctive spicy, fruity, oily, and creamy texture with a complex flavour profile.

It's a signature Irish style, historically born from a 1785 malt tax that encouraged

adding raw barley, creating a richer spirit,” explains David.

Stitch and Weave is a stylish restaurant and bar in Derry's Ebrington Square

that’s known for its modern cuisine with local/seasonal focus, craft cocktails,

panoramic Peace Bridge and River Foyle views, and lively atmosphere with live

music. It offers bistro-style dining, a garden courtyard, and event spaces,

making it a popular spot for meals, drinks, and celebrations, not primarily a

sports bar, but a great all-rounder with great views and local produce.

Rademon Estate, owned by David and wife team Fiona, the managing director,

produces a range of spirits including its gin, the first developed in Northern

Ireland in more than a century, whiskeys and traditional Irish poitin.