Teeling Notre Dame Small Batch Irish Whiskey 2026

Product Description

Teeling x Notre Dame Small Batch 2026: The Official Irish Whiskey of Notre Dame Fans

Teeling Whiskey has partnered with the University of Notre Dame for the 2026 limited-edition release of their Small Batch Irish Whiskey, timed perfectly for football season and built for anyone hosting a proper "Teelgate" before kickoff. Founded in Dublin in 1782, Teeling has built a reputation for pushing modern Irish whiskey forward, and this collaboration brings that same craftsmanship to a bottle designed specifically for Fighting Irish fans, Teeling collectors, and Irish whiskey drinkers alike.

Teeling Small Batch is triple-distilled and matured initially in ex-bourbon casks before spending time finishing in Central American rum casks, a process that gives it noticeably more depth and sweetness than many lighter Irish whiskeys. This particular release is aged up to 6 years in ex-bourbon casks before finishing for a minimum of 6 months in rum casks, developing a smooth, layered profile built around vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, and warm baking spice. Bottled at 46% ABV and non-chill filtered, it carries more structure and character than the standard entry-level Irish whiskey while remaining easy to sip neat or mix into a cocktail.

The 2026 bottle features official Notre Dame branding and collectible packaging, making it a genuine dual-purpose release: a whiskey that holds up on its own merits, dressed in a design built specifically for game day, gifting, and collecting.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Vanilla, caramel, ripe orchard and tropical fruit, and toasted oak.

Palate: Smooth and layered, with dried fruit, rum raisin, apricot, caramel, and warm baking spice.

Finish: Long and satisfying, with lingering rum cask sweetness, oak, and gentle spice.

Food Pairings

This rum-cask-finished whiskey pairs well with sweet and savory game day fare alike. Try it alongside caramel popcorn, spiced nuts, or a charcuterie board with dried apricots, or lean into its dessert character with bread pudding or dark chocolate.

Serving Suggestions

Teeling x Notre Dame Small Batch is best enjoyed neat, over a large ice cube, or with a few drops of water to open up its vanilla, fruit, and rum cask notes. It also holds up well in an Irish Old Fashioned, a Whiskey Sour, Irish Coffee, or a simple whiskey highball with ginger ale and a lemon wedge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teeling x Notre Dame Small Batch Irish Whiskey 2026? A limited-edition bottle featuring Teeling's Small Batch Irish Whiskey in official Notre Dame collectible packaging, created in partnership between Teeling Whiskey and the University of Notre Dame.

What proof is this whiskey? It's bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV).

What casks are used? The whiskey is matured up to 6 years in ex-bourbon casks, then finished for a minimum of 6 months in rum casks.

Is this the same whiskey as standard Teeling Small Batch? The base whiskey follows Teeling's Small Batch style and rum cask finishing process; the 2026 release features exclusive Notre Dame-branded packaging not found on the standard bottling.

Is this a good bottle for collectors? Yes. It's especially appealing for Notre Dame fans and Teeling collectors, combining a genuinely well-regarded Irish whiskey with limited-edition, team-branded packaging.

How should I enjoy it? Neat, over a large ice cube, or with a few drops of water, or mixed into an Irish Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, or Irish Coffee.

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