Welcome to Sonny Molloy’s Award Winning Irish Whiskey Bar.
Our Namesake
Sonny Molloy’s Irish Whiskey Bar is an Award Winning bar located on Cross Street in the centre of Galway City. The once famous drapery shop was run by the legendary Galwegian, Sonny Molloy. Sonny was a man of considerable achievement, though very modest, he was a larger than life character. The building itself was part of a Medieval property built in the 1600’s, some of which formed part of the old Galway city walls. The counter of the bar is still the very same as when Sonny himself worked behind it!
Sonny Molloy’s Redbreast 19 Year Old
Introducing you to our Redbreast 19 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Single Cask. Only 486 bottles have been yielded of this triple distilled single pot still whiskey, which has been aged in a 500 litre Spanish Oak Oloroso seasoned Sherry cask (number #33015). This is one of the final ever releases of a Redbreast single cask, for the on-trade, resulting in an extremely limited edition and truly collectable whiskey.
Hand selected by Master Blender Billy Leighton and laid down to mature in the Midleton Distillery, this cask represents a unique and singular nuanced expression of Redbreast with the Oloroso Sherry Single cask a joy to behold. This is our second Redbreast release. In 2018, you might remember we launched our now sold out Redbreast 16 Year Old Single Cask whiskey, marking the first ever partnership between Redbreast and a bar. So, it is very fitting the first bar to receive a single cask, is also selected to receive one of the last. Our namesake Sonny Molloy appreciated a fine Irish whiskey. His favourite being a Redbreast 12 Year Old, which he regularly enjoyed as a nightcap, making it a natural choice for Sonny Molloy’s to partner with Redbreast. The Sonny Molloy’s Redbreast 19 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Single Cask is now available to purchase by the bottle at €595 or by the measure in the bar. Order online HERE or call into the bar to purchase a bottle. For further details or orders email manager@frontdoorpub.com.
TASTING NOTES:
Nose: Begins with rich notes of walnut and hazelnut intertwined with dark berry fruits, black treacle and sultanas. The oloroso seasoning continues to impart additional dried fruits and balsamic sweetness while the toasted oak evolves with aromas of confectionary baked goods and sweet vanilla.
Taste: Soft tannic structure with dry notes of cocoa powder and ground almond at first, closely followed by waves of sweet, sugar glazed cherries and golden raisins. The delicate pot still spices work in harmony with the rich and flavoursome sherry seasoned oak.
Finish: Captivating finish where the dried fruits and soft spices gently fade allowing the oak to have the last word.
Sonny Molloy’s Redbreast 16 Year Old
Redbreast Whiskey has chosen Sonny Molloy’s Bar as the first on-trade establishment in the world to release a 16 Year Old Single Cask whiskey. Exclusively bottled for the award-winning bar in the heart of Galway City, it marks the first ever partnership between Redbreast Whiskey and a bar.
Aged in a 500 litre Spanish Oak sherry cask, only 570 bottles have been yielded. The result is a limited-edition and truly collectable whiskey. Each bottle forms part of an exclusive gift set, featuring two specially engraved Galway Crystal tumblers and a certificate of authenticity, signed by Master Distiller, Brian Nation.
GIFT SETS NOW SOLD OUT!
Galway Whiskey Trail
Sonny Molloy’s is proud to be a founding member of Galway Whiskey Trail. Discover Galway’s Rich Whiskey Heritage through its finest whiskey bars and outlets, each of which is waiting to share their story with you. You can see the remains of the old Persse Distillery on Nun’s Island from a vantage point on O’Brien’s bridge. For more info CLICK HERE.
Whiskey Masterclass
How would you like a private whiskey class, sampling the finest of Irish whiskey? Here at Sonny Molloy’s, we enjoy nothing more than sharing our whiskey knowledge and look forward to taking you on an interactive tasting session that’s both fun and informative. Each masterclass can be tailored with varied whiskey experiences available. The perfect masterclass for anyone who wants to learn more about whiskey! Ideal as a work night out, for tourists visiting the city or as a celebration with family and friends. Call into us in the bar to book, email manager@frontdoorpub.com or call us on 091 563 757!
Whiskey Platters
Take a seat and relax with a whiskey platter here in Sonny Molloys, carefully created by our whiskey experts here in the bar. There are 5 platters to choose from and you can view the menu here.
Our experienced staff can go through the nose and the taste of each whiskey on your platter. A fun and interactive session with friends and family. No pre booking required, just pop in and relax.
We also serve the most expensive Irish Whiskey Platter ever created. Featuring a selection of the finest whiskey produced globally you’ll get to sample a 35ml measure of the Midleton Pearl Very Rare 30th Anniversary, Midleton 1973 30 Year Old, Midleton 20th Anniversary and the Midleton 25 Year Old Pure Pot Still. The whiskey is served in bespoke crystal tumblers, set on a 6,000 year old piece of hand carved bog oak sourced from the shores of Lough Corrib. Costing €2750 per platter.
Midleton Rare Collection
Introducing you to our Redbreast 19 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Single Cask. Only 486 bottles have been yielded of this triple distilled single pot still whiskey, which has been aged in a 500 litre Spanish Oak Oloroso seasoned Sherry cask (number #33015).
Awards
Sonny Molloy’s Whiskey Bar is not shy to awards, the bar has been very successful at The Irish Whiskey Awards over the years. Winning Gold for ‘Best Irish Whiskey Bar of the Year (Connacht) in 2017, Gold for ‘Best Irish Whiskey Bar of the Year (Connacht) 2019 and Gold for ‘Best Single Cask Whiskey’ for their Sonny Molloys Redbreast 16 Year Old.
Irish Whiskey Bar in heart of Galway city.
Have a social night out at Sonny Molloy’s
Irish Whiskey Bar in Galway city
Part of Galway Whiskey Trail
Home of the Midleton Very Rare Collection
Sonny Molloys Redbreast Whiskey
whiskey Masterclasses
Whiskey Platters & bar food served