With the Singles Collection, The Busker Shows the Full Breadth of Irish Whiskey

Irish whiskey comes in many forms. There is pot still—malted and unmalted barley a truly unique whiskey native to Ireland, rich and complex with a hint of spice. There is malt whiskey—made exclusively from malted barley to be fruit forward and flavorful. And there is single grain whiskey—composed of both malted barley and unmalted grains like wheat for a milder, more approachable profile. The Busker is the only brand offering the unique experience of producing these three classic styles of Irish whiskey all under one roof.

When produced by a single distillery like The Busker’s Royal Oak Distillery in County Carlow, Ireland, the “Single” designation can be legally added to each style as well. The Busker Single Pot Still is triple distilled and aged in ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks, creating rich and robust notes of spice, vanilla, and toffee fudge. Busker Single Malt is 100% Irish malted barley likewise matured in ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks for an intense aroma and palate, fruity with chocolate notes and a creamy finish. While The Busker Single Grain comes from a mash bill of 95% wheat and 5% malted barley, column distilled and matured in ex-bourbon and Marsala casks for a medium body with hints of wheat, dried fruit and a note of sweetness in the finish. Together, they form Busker’s Single Collection, one of the highest quality ranges in all of the Irish whiskey world.

A recently unveiled new look for the Single Collection has greatly improved the premium feel of the products. More importantly, the fact that all the grains literally come from Ireland—within forty miles of the distillery, and all the liquid is distilled at Royal Oak means Busker’s flavor profiles don’t change from year to year; the whiskeys simply get more mature and even better. Just recently, The Busker Single Malt won the gold medal at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards, besting other big names in the industry like Teeling and Waterford Whiskey.

Located on an 18th century estate in Ireland’s Ancient East region, The Busker manages to beautifully balance classic Irish tradition with innovation and modern techniques. Because of that, The Busker will continue to be at the forefront of the Irish whiskey industry for years to come.

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