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Everything you need to know about Teeling Distillery
Most popular bottles from the distillery
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Teeling Whiskey Brabazon Bottling Series 01£84.99 Inc VAT -
Teeling Whiskey Small Batch Plantation Rum Finish 2018£47.99 Inc VAT -
Teeling Irish Whiskey Small Batch Rum Cask£37.49 Inc VAT -
Teeling Whiskey Single Pot Still 2018 Batch #1£249.99 Inc VAT
A brief History
Teeling, Ireland. Founded 2015.
Teeling Distillery: Dublin’s Modern Irish Whiskey Maker
Teeling Distillery is located in Dublin, Ireland, and it’s become one of the most talked-about names in modern Irish whiskey over the past decade. Unlike many older Irish distilleries that survived intact for centuries, Teeling represents a revitalised spirit industry in Ireland’s capital — born from heritage but driven by innovation.
The Teeling name has roots going back to the 18th century, when the Teeling family were prominent Dublin blenders and merchants. The modern distillery opened in 2015, bringing production back to the city after generations of Irish whiskey decline. It’s part of a broader renaissance, but Teeling has carved its own place by blending solid craft with experimental cask work.
Visitors to Dublin now get to see active distilling in the city itself, which is a rare experience. That urban energy carries through in the whisky: it usually feels bold, flavourful, and thoughtfully shaped by wood rather than hiding behind a soft triple-distilled profile alone. For UK drinkers who want Irish whiskey with personality and a bit of edge, Teeling is often a first stop.
Taste Profile
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Spicy |
Sweet | Fruity |
Teeling Irish whiskies tend to be fruit-rich, spice-tinged, and wood-influenced, often highlighting the effects of innovative cask maturation.
Expect orchard fruit and honey sweetness up front, followed by gentle spice and oak structure. Teeling’s use of diverse wood types — including ex-rum, ex-cognac, and fortified wine casks — adds layered complexity that keeps each expression distinctive.
Top 4 Flavour Profile Ingredients
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Apple / Pear |
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Cinnamon / Clove |
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Honey |
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Oak / Wood Spice |
Popular Teeling Bottles
Teeling’s range is wide for a single producer and often built around cask influence and age statements.
| Whiskey | Style | What You’ll Notice |
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| Teeling Small Batch | Blended Irish Whiskey | Fruit and spice, accessible balance |
| Teeling Single Grain | Single Grain Irish Whiskey | Soft sweetness, grain depth |
| Teeling Single Malt | Malt Irish Whiskey | Rich fruit, oak influence |
| Teeling 13 Year Old Single Malt | Aged Malt | Mature fruit, polished wood |
| Teeling Single Pot Still | Pot Still Irish Whiskey | Peppery spice, bold structure |
The variety lets you explore both traditional Irish styles and more experimental wood-driven expressions.
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The Distillery
The Distiller: The Cheshire Distillery
Distillery Address: Teeling Distillery, Newmarket Square, Dublin 8, Ireland
 Open in maps |
 https://www.teelingwhiskey.com/ |
 +353 1 531 3909 |
Visitor Centre & Opening Times
Yes — Teeling has a well-regarded visitor centre right in Dublin’s city centre.
Visitors can expect:
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Guided distillery tours
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Tastings of multiple expressions
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A whisky bar and tasting room
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Educational exhibits about Irish whiskey history
Typical Opening Times:
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Daily: Morning through evening
Times vary by season and booking availability.
Ownership & History
The modern distillery is the realisation of a family legacy.
Ownership Timeline:
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18th–19th Century: Teeling family active as whisky merchants in Dublin
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20th Century: Brand dormant as Irish whiskey contracted
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2015: Modern Teeling Distillery opened in Dublin
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Present: Family-led but outward-facing Irish whiskey producer
Teeling’s resurgence sits at the intersection of heritage and innovation.
Distillery Facts
Overview & History
Teeling Distillery is located in Dublin, Ireland, and officially opened in 2015. It was the first new distillery to open in Dublin in over 125 years, marking a major milestone in the revival of Irish whiskey production.
The Teeling family has historic links to Irish whiskey dating back to 1782, when Walter Teeling established a distillery in Dublin.
Modern Teeling Whiskey was founded by brothers Jack and Stephen Teeling after their earlier involvement with Cooley Distillery. The brand initially launched using sourced whiskey stocks before transitioning toward its own distillate.
Production
- Category: Irish whiskey
- Styles Produced: Single malt, single grain, blended, and pot still whiskey
- Distillation: Triple-distilled copper pot stills
- Cask Policy: Broad use of bourbon, rum, wine, sherry, and specialty casks
Teeling is known for extensive experimentation with cask finishing and maturation styles.
Whisky Style
Teeling whiskeys typically show:
- Smooth, fruit-forward profile
- Vanilla and honey sweetness
- Tropical and orchard fruit notes
- Soft spice
- Modern cask influence
Compared with more traditional Irish whiskey producers, Teeling often presents a more contemporary, cask-driven style.
Key Expressions
- Teeling Small Batch – Rum cask-finished blend
- Teeling Single Malt – Multi-cask matured single malt
- Teeling Single Grain – Wine cask-matured grain whiskey
- Teeling Blackpitts – Peated Irish single malt
The Blackpitts range is notable because peated Irish whiskey is relatively uncommon.
Significance
Teeling is one of the defining brands of the modern Irish whiskey revival, particularly within Dublin distilling.
Its focus on innovation, cask finishing, and modern branding helped reposition Irish whiskey for a new generation of consumers while reconnecting Dublin with its historic distilling heritage.
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