🥃 Powers Three Swallow
Irish single pot still whiskey from Powers, no age statement: bourbon casks, finish in oloroso sherry casks; 43.2% ABV.
Powers Three Swallow is an Irish single pot still whiskey from the Powers brand, without an age statement. Its strength is 43.2% ABV, per The Whiskey Wash and Whisky Advocate. It is the younger of the two single pot still whiskeys in the brand's permanent range. The name recalls the swallows that Powers once depicted as a mark of quality.
The whiskey is made at Midleton from malted and unmalted barley and triple distilled in copper pot stills. According to IrishCentral, it matures in bourbon casks of the second and third fill and then receives a finish in oloroso sherry casks. It is bottled without chill filtration.
Why it matters to you. Three Swallow is a simple way to try a pure single pot still from Powers: unlike Powers Gold Label, it contains no grain whiskey. The older Powers John's Lane has 12 years of maturation and a higher strength. Redbreast has a similar style. WHO reminds that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 43.2% ABV |
|---|---|
| Raw material | malted and unmalted barley |
| Distillation method | triple distilled, in copper pot stills at Midleton |
| Cask type | bourbon casks of the second and third fill, finish in oloroso sherry casks |
| Minimum maturation | at least 3 years under GI rules; no age statement |
| EU category | 2 — whisky (whisky/whiskey) |
| Legal basis | GI "Irish Whiskey" (Technical File; Reg. (EU) 2019/787) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Powers Three Swallow → kind of → 🥃 Whisky → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Sherry, 🥃 Ex-bourbon barrel
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Powers, 🥃 Whisky, 🥃 Irish Whiskey, 🥃 Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Redbreast, 🥃 Powers Gold Label, 🥃 Powers Gold Label, 🥃 Powers John's Lane 12 Year Old, 🥃 Powers John's Lane 12 Year Old
Frequently asked questions
Is Three Swallow a blend, like Gold Label?
No. Three Swallow is a single pot still whiskey without grain whiskey; Gold Label is a blend.
What is the strength of Powers Three Swallow?
43.2% ABV, per The Whiskey Wash and Whisky Advocate.
Why is it called Three Swallow?
According to IrishCentral, swallows arriving in spring signalled the start of the distilling season, and Powers depicted three swallows as a sign of age, quality and purity.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🥃 Ex-bourbon barrel — American white oak cask of 180–200 litres used for bourbon: bourbon may only be aged in new charred casks, so used ones go to Scotch, Irish whiskey and rum.
- 🥃 Powers John's Lane 12 Year Old — The oldest single pot still whiskey in the Powers permanent range: at least 12 years in casks, mainly bourbon casks with a share of oloroso sherry casks; 46% ABV.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Powers John's Lane 12 Year Old · 🥃 Powers Gold Label · 🥃 Redbreast 12 Year Old · 🥃 Jameson Original · 🥃 Redbreast 18 Year Old · 🥃 Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- IrishCentral: Powers Three Swallow whiskey (single pot still; second- and third-fill bourbon barrels, sherry finish; Gold Label first bottled at John's Lane, 1886)
- The Whiskey Wash: Powers Three Swallow Release review (43.2 %; single pot still; ex-bourbon, ex-Oloroso finish; non-chill-filtered; no age statement)
- Whisky Advocate: Powers Three Swallow (single pot still, 43.2 %, mostly ex-bourbon with some sherry casks)
- Revenue (Ireland): Geographical Indication for Irish Whiskey and Irish Poteen/Poitin (GI verification, Tax and Duty Manual)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)