Killowen Distillery is proud to present the third chapter in the Sagaland journey – Killowen Barántúil: The Fate of the Fir Bolg.

While whiskey-making is our craft, Sagaland allows us to tell stories that reach beyond the cask – blending Ireland’s mythological, culinary, and artistic heritage into one immersive experience.

For those following since Part 1, this release continues our collaboration with The Irish Mythology Podcast and FabCow / Fran Leavey, uniting story, sound, and visual art to bring Ireland’s ancient legends to life.

The Whiskey

Our first ever 6-year-old Single Pot Still, this Barántúil release had to be worthy of Sagaland. It spent five years in ex-bourbon casks before a long finish in a Killahora Orchards Pom’O cask – an apple aperitif crafted from rare apple varieties grown in Killahora’s 200-year-old orchards on the south-facing slopes of County Cork.

A small cask leak means fewer bottles than expected, making this release even more limited and special.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Vanilla and toffee apple – a perfect autumn pairing.

Palate: Pot still spices and rich custard texture, complemented by jammy fermented apple from the Pom’O cask.

Finish: The unmistakable Killowen DNA – a clean, distillate-led dryness reminiscent of red apple skin.

The Story

The Fate of the Fir Bolg

Each Sagaland release includes an insert card revealing the next chapter in the myth. Part 3 continues the saga with The Fate of the Fir Bolg, written by The Irish Mythology Podcast.

Scan the barcode on your insert to listen to the story and experience it as it was meant to be told.

The accompanying artwork by FabCow / Fran Leavey captures the energy, darkness, and beauty of Ireland’s oldest tales with remarkable depth.

For anyone who missed earlier chapters, a few of the leather books and previous insert cards are still available on our website, though in very limited numbers.

Release Details

Release Date: Wednesday 29th October @4pm (GMT – Killowen Time)
Price: £120

Purchase Here

N.B. Link will not be live until 4pm on Wednesday 29th OctoberA heartfelt thank you to the Irish Mythology Podcast and FabCow for their creative partnership throughout the Sagaland series – and to all of you who continue to share this journey with us.

Sláinte

The Killowen Distillery Team