ELEMENT Fusion Series R/1.0 0,7l 43%

ELEMENT Fusion Series R/1.0 is an Irish blended whiskey created by combining single malt and single grain whiskeys from different vintages and various types of casks. It is the first edition of ELEMENT’s Fusion series, which is based on the idea of blending the distinct characters of Irish whiskeys into a single, balanced whole. The resulting blend has a high proportion of malt whiskey and is bottled at 43% ABV.

Production:

The individual components are triple-distilled and, after several years of aging, are combined into the final blend. The brand uses first-fill bourbon casks, new American oak, Oloroso sherry casks, and casks seasoned with stout. It is precisely this combination of different grain bases, vintages, and types of wood that creates the fruity, creamy, and slightly chocolatey character of this whiskey.

Tasting Profile:

Nose: Vanilla, tropical fruit, and buttery cookies.

Palate: Creamy caramel, chocolate, and orange zest.

Finish: Long and smooth with a light creaminess and a subtle malty note.

Recommended serving:

ELEMENT Fusion Series R/1.0 can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. The producer recommends it, for example, in a classic Old Fashioned.

ELEMENT Fusion Old Fashioned

• 60 ml ELEMENT Fusion R/1.0
• 2 teaspoons of sugar syrup or 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar
• 1–2 dashes of Angostura bitters
• a splash of water
• soda water to taste
• an orange slice

Stir the sugar, bitters, and water in a glass. Add ice and whiskey, stir again, and top with a splash of soda water to taste. Garnish with an orange slice.

About ELEMENT Irish Whiskey:

ELEMENT Irish Whiskey is a modern Irish whiskey brand owned by New Era Spirits, which was founded in 2020 and is based in County Wexford. The brand focuses on a contemporary take on Irish whiskey and develops its individual releases using the Open Innovation model—that is, by openly involving experts, bartenders, whiskey clubs, and consumers in the development process.

Instead of relying on the closed decision-making of a small team of blenders, ELEMENT tests various options and uses feedback from the community to select the final blend. This approach is also reflected in the names of individual releases, designated as R/1.0, which signify the first version or a development series of the product.