Natterjack Introduces New Limited Release Irish Whiskey The Mistake

(AUSTIN, TX) - May 2024 - Natterjack Irish Whiskey, a first of its kind, innovative whiskey that marries both Irish and American aging techniques, introduces The Mistake (SRP $58.99 - 46% ABV), a limited release bourbon-forward Irish whiskey. A fortuitous production mishap, the new whiskey is the result of what was accidentally left in 46 of the producer’s Virgin American oak casks for an additional year. The brand traditionally finishes its Irish Whiskey for one year. Featured in three different bottle label designs, The Mistake is available at select Total Wine & More stores and other fine wine & spirit retailers. A limited number will be available for purchase online at shop.natterjack.com. 

“This was a very happy accident,” said Aidan Mehigan, founder and CEO of Natterjack Irish Whiskey. “After discovering the barrels, we opened one of them and there was this burst of hickory BBQ and toasted walnut aromas. At first taste, we could tell right away there was double the flavor and extract, and powerful oak. That’s when we knew we had something special.”  

The Mistake is aged first in ex-bourbon barrels for three and a half years. The liquid is then finished in a Virgin American oak cask for two years using a char level of 4. 

On the nose, The Mistake releases aromas of hickory BBQ and toasted walnut, followed by singed cinnamon and seared orange zest. Sweet almond then gives way to leather and grain, or saddle and feed. Upon the first sip, you’ll taste vanilla bean on the fore palate giving way to a blast of Anise / Liquorice. Powerful oak is enhanced by warm molasses, toffee and just a hint of a granny smith apple. The finish is lovely, like a long hug from an old friend.

With a bounty of oak and corn on the palate, The Mistake is best enjoyed in cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or a Mint Julep. It can also be enjoyed simply on the rocks. 

For more information on Natterjack Irish Whiskey, please visit natterjack.com. 

About Natterjack Irish Whiskey
Founded in 2019 by Aidan Mehigan, Natterjack Irish Whiskey was born from a thirst to create a spirit that would embrace both Irish and American whiskey cultures - a first of its kind whiskey that marries together Irish aging techniques with American influences for a new generation of whiskey drinkers. It starts with a triple-distilled blend of 80% corn and 20% malted barley. The golden liquid is then aged first in ex-bourbon barrels for three and a half years and then finished in a Virgin American oak cask for one year. 

Available in two expressions, Natterjack Irish Whiskey (SRP $39.99; 40% ABV) and Natterjack Cask Strength (SRP $89.99; 63% ABV), the whiskey can be found at bars, restaurants and fine wine & spirit stores in 14 states including: New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Michigan, Illinois, Oklahoma, Minnesota, California, Ohio, Washington, New Hampshire, Louisiana and Pennsylvania. To purchase online, visit Shop.Natterjack.com or ReserveBar.com. For more information, visit natterjack.com.