Dram of the day: Teeling Irish Whiskey

The Teeling Family has long been associated with Irish whiskey. Starting  Walter Teeling  who setup a distillery on Marrowbone Lane in Dublin in 1782, to John Teeling who founded Cooley Distillery in 1987, the first new Irish whiskey distillery to be establish in Ireland in over 100 years. 

 

Last year Jack Teeling sold the Cooley Distillery Group to Jim Beam Inc for an alleged 95million.

Jack continues on the Teelings entrepreneurial spirit and while initially starting out as an Independent bottler aims to get back into the distilling game to ensure a constant supply of Irish whiskey and The Teeling Whiskey Co. goal of reviving the Independent Spirit of Ireland.

 

 

The whiskey featured  is the first of the Teeling Irish Whiskey and has been matured in Rum Casks.

More Info CLICK HERE 

Dram of the day: Tullamore Dew 12 Year Old Special Reserve Irish Whiskey

The Tullamore Distillery was founded in1829 by Michael Molloy, located in Tullamore, County Offaly Ireland.

The name Tullamore derives from Tulach Mhór meaning ‘big hill’.  This is, a rich agricultural area in the centre of Ireland, providing both the fine barley and pure water essential to the creation of good whiskey.
Tullamore Dew 12 Year Old Special Reserve Irish Whiskey

Colour: Medium amber gold.

Nose:Medium intensity, malty, spicy, toasted wood and vanilla notes. Complex flavours with sweet nuttiness, faint notes of Christmas cake and a hint of lemon.

Body: Complex spicy, oily, toasted wood and vanilla notes combining robust pot still with distinctive malty and sherry notes.

Palate:Smooth and full; woody undertones, giving way to sweet Oloroso nuttiness with just a touch of spice.

Finish: Rich, long, malty and spicynotes. Pleasantly dry finish with slightly lemony and sweet notes lingering.

Buy Tullamore Dew 12Year Old Irish Whiskey at www.whiskys.co.uk

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Whiskymerchants: New Page: Clontarf - Knappogue Irish Whiskey

Knappogue  name is from the 15 th century castle in County Clare, Ireland that was bought by Mark Edwin Andrews who with his wife fully  restored the castle during  the 1960s.  He also amassed an impressive and rare collection of pure pot still whiskey  produced at the B. Daly Distillery. When the whiskey reached its peak age, it would be bottled and  named after his beloved Knappogue. 


The last of Mr. Andrews' whiskey, Knappogue Castle 1951, is the  oldest and rarest Irish whiskey in the world. It is still available for purchase by special order from Castle Brands.


Many years  later, Mark Andrews' son would bring Knappogue 1951 and his father's legacy to the market. From his  father’s passion for pot still whiskey and his mother's commitment to restoring the castle, Mark Andrews III has built Knappogue into a global brand. 


Other vintage-dated Knappogue Castle whiskies include  1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995. In 2010 the first Knappogue bottling of the Master Distiller’s  Private Selection 1994 was offered to consumers.

More details on this fine Irish Whiskey can be found on our 

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Cask Strength Redbreast expression added to Irish Distillers Single Pot Still Range

Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard is adding to its collection of Single Pot Still Whiskeys of Midleton* this weekend at Whisky Live Paris**, with the launch of Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength – the portfolio’s first permanent cask strength bottling. This latest addition to the Redbreast range forms part of the company’s ongoing commitment to promote the provenance and quality of this unique Irish whiskey style.

Produced at Midleton Distillery, Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength is Redbreast in its natural full-flavoured state – straight from the cask, non-chill filtered and without the addition of water. Bottled at 57.7% ABV, this first batch will be available from September 2011 in Ireland, France and Germany and in the US from February next year.

Brendan Buckley, Global Category Development Director for Irish whiskey at Irish Distillers, said: “Over the years, we’ve had great encouragement from whiskey enthusiasts and fans of the renowned Redbreast range to launch a cask strength expression, and we’re delighted to be finally releasing this incredible single pot still whiskey in response. It comes during what has been an exciting year for the range, having recently undergone a packaging revamp to freshen it up and reinforce its quality cues. We are confident that this latest development will be enthusiastically received by Redbreast fans around the world.”

Barry Crockett, Master Distiller at Midleton Distillery, added: “This is a very special single pot still whiskey, full of dried fruit flavours, with an exceedingly long finish. It is the perfect addition to the Redbreast range – representing the expression in its purest state. I’m confident that this will become the whiskey that all whiskey lovers will want to own and savour – myself included!”

Redbreast represents a style of whiskey that is unique to Ireland in general and to Midleton Distillery in particular. Single pot still whiskey is made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley, which is then distilled in traditional copper pot stills. Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength, and all single pot still whiskeys from Midleton, is triple distilled.

About Redbreast

The origins of Redbreast whiskey date back to 1887 and was originally the brand name given to the whiskey supplied by the Jameson distillery to the Gilbey whiskey bonders, before bottling at the distillery became the norm in 1968. As the practice of selling whiskey to bonders ended in the late 1960s, brands such as Redbreast all but disappeared, until Redbreast 12 Year Old was relaunched by Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard in the 1990s as a single pot still whiskey.

Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength joins the original Redbreast 12 Year Old and Redbreast 15 Year Old in the range. Full to the rafters with aroma and flavor, Redbreast displays the hallmark influence of whiskey matured in combination of first fill Spanish Oloroso sherry casks and American bourbon whisky barrels.

Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength Tasting Notes

Nose: A fruit explosion: figs, dates, ripe banana, sultanas, red apple and lime. Pot still spices combine with the sweet vanilla and pine from the casks.

Taste: Deep full dried fruit, a touch of citrus with aromatic oils and spices. Vanilla sweetness leads to toasted oak and barley.

Finish: Exceedingly long finish with a rich complexity of spices and fruit, slowly fading through sweet butterscotch to barley.

Cooley Distillerys' Gold Rush Continues

Cooley Distillery claims more Gold Medals at 2011 International Wine & Spirits Competition.

The multi-award winning Irish whiskey distiller, continued its phenomenal success at the International Wine & Spirits Competition, (IWSC) held in London, by claiming a further 8 IWSC Gold medals.

The medal haul included a record 4 Gold Medals for its Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish whiskey range including two Best in Class honours reaffirming its place as the most honoured Irish Single Malt of all time at International Spirits Competitions.

Other repeat winners for Cooley at the IWSC included the Lockes 8 Yr Old Single Malt and Tyrconnell 10 Yr Old Madeira Finish Single Malt. Two recently launched products, the Kilbeggan 18 Yr Old Deluxe Blended Irish whiskey and the Greenore 18 Yr Old Single Grain Irish Whiskey also both claimed Gold medals in their maiden IWSC competition.

Jack Teeling, Managing Director of Cooley Distillery, commented, “The Irish whiskey industry is in rude health. There are opportunities in many markets around the world where Irish whiskey exports are benefitting from the industry’s collective success. The International awards we receive each year for the quality of our products will enable us to take advantage of this opportunity.

This latest success at the International Wine & Spirits Competition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our staff. It is a further ringing endorsement on the International stage of the quality and consistency of the whiskey being produced by Cooley”.

Founded in 1987, Cooley Distillery has won a total of 40 IWSC Gold medals over the last 5 years.

This year on year success has resulted in Cooley Distillery being named European Distiller of the Year by the IWSC for the last three years running and is shortlisted for the 2011 European Distiller of the Year Award, the results of which will be announced at the 2011 IWSC Competition Banquet that will be held in the Guildhall in London on the 16th November 2011.

Summery of this years IWSC London wins

Gold Medal & Best in Class, Connemara Peated Single Malt

Gold Medal & Best in Class, Connemara Turf Mór Peated Single Malt

Gold Medal & Best in Class, Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Madeira Finish Single Malt
Gold Medal & Best in Class, Lockes 8 Yr Old Single Malt

Gold Medal, Connemara 18 Year Old Single Cask Peated Single Malt

Gold Medal, Connemara 12 Year Old Peated Single Malt

Gold Medal, Kilbeggan 18 Year Old Blended Irish whiskey

Gold Medal, Greenore 18 Year Old Single Grain Irish whiskey


You Can find Connemare award Winning Irish Whiskeys at www.whiskys.co.uk 

Irish Distillers extend the "Irish Single Pot Still" range with Powers and Midleton Brands

Irish Distillers extend the "Irish Single Pot Still" range with Powers and Midleton Labels
Pernod Ricard the owners of Irish Distillers has launched two new "Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey"# brands as part of its initiative to celebrate the provenance and quality of this unique Irish whiskey style, and to highlight the diverse flavour spectrum of the reinvigorated Irish whiskey category.

Powers and Midleton will join Redbreast and Green Spot as brand names in a formidable new portfolio of "Single Pot Still" whiskeys emanating exclusively from the multi-award winning Midleton Distillery in Co. Cork. The company has also announced a whiskey development programme with the aim of creating and releasing regular new expressions of "Irish Single Pot Still" Whiskey across its brand portfolio each year.

“Single pot still Irish whiskey is truly the jewel in the crown of Ireland’s rich whiskey tradition; a tradition which we have carefully nurtured over the years at the Midleton Distillery” said  Alex Ricard (Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard Chairman and Chief Executive) “There has been tremendous interest in single pot still Irish whiskey in recent times so this is the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate and restore this exceptional whiskey style to its former glory. By adding the prestigious Powers and Midleton brand names to our range of single pot still Irish whiskeys, we will offer more flavour variety and create even more interest among whiskey enthusiasts and aficionados worldwide.”

Powers John’s Lane Release honours the silent distillery and spiritual home of the Powers brand at John’s Lane in Dublin. This new expression features a distillate which is true to the pot still style of the original distillery and bears the distinctive honey and spice style that made Powers famous. Bearing a 12 year old age statement, the whiskey has been matured in first fill bourbon barrels with a contribution of whiskey which has been matured in Oloroso sherry butts.

For Historical Information about The Powers Irish Whiskey Distillery Click Here

Powers John’s Lane Release Tasting Notes
Bottled at 46% ABV | Aged 12 years | Non chill filtered



Nose: An abundance of earthy aromas, leather, tobacco with layers of charred wood, dark chocolate and treacle toffee.
Taste: Full bodied spice front followed by vanilla, honey and dried apricot.
Finish: Lingering honey sweetness on toasted oak.

The first ongoing single pot still Irish whiskey to carry the Midleton name – Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy – pays tribute to celebrated second generation Master Distiller who, more than anyone, has shaped with the world-famous Midleton style. Representing Barry Crockett’s personal selection of first fill bourbon whiskeys with the inspired inclusion of whiskey which has matured in unseasoned American barrels, this expression displays a distinctive pot still complexity yet is refined and poised on the finish.

For Historical Information about The Original  Midleton Irish Whiskey Distillery Click Here

Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy Tasting Notes
Bottled at 46% ABV | NAS 12-25 years | Non chill filtered
Nose: Elegant aroma of vanilla and toasted oak complimented by a touch of lime, succulent green berries, pears and green sweet pepper.
Taste: Light pepper carries onto fresh citrus, limes and mandarin orange sweetness. A hint of cinnamon with vanilla and oak reveals its years spent in American oak.
Finish: The full spectrum of flavours lasts well into the finish, slowly fading to expose the clean American oak foundation.

Both Redbreast and Green Spot benefited from the introduction of upgraded packaging in April 2011. The elegant presentation of both the Powers John’s Lane Release and Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy, similarly reflect the growing stature of the Irish Distillers’ growing single pot still portfolio.
All four brands will also bear the Single Pot Still whiskeys of Midleton quality mark on the back label in order to communicate the unique provenance and heritage of the distillery and of these exceptional whiskeys.

# The Irish whiskey industry changed the terminology used to describe its most famous whiskey style in April 2011. ‘Pure Pot Still’ Irish whiskey is now referred to as ‘Pot Still’ Irish whiskey and for those whiskeys originating from a single distillery, the prefix ‘single’ is used, giving rise to the new industry term ‘Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey’.

For more information about Irish Distillers whiskies Click Here

Irish Distillers (Pernod Ricard) Strike Gold at San Francisco World Spirit Competition 2011

Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard is celebrating the success of its premium whiskey portfolio after achieving four Double Gold and one Gold medal at the internationally renowned San Francisco World Spirit Competition (SFWSC) 2011.

Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve, the most luxurious whiskey in the Jameson family, picked up a Double Gold in the Blended Irish Whiskey category, while Jameson 12 Year Old Special Reserve won Gold.

Redbreast, the highly acclaimed single pot still whiskey also created at the Midleton Distillery, Co. Cork, won Double Gold for both its 12 Year Old and 15 Year Old expressions.

Powers 12 Year Old, the premium edition of Powers Gold Label, one of Ireland’s favourite whiskeys, also picked up a Double Gold medal.

Speaking about the company’s success, CEO and Chairman of Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, Alex Ricard says: “To achieve five top awards at this prestigious competition is a huge honour and testament to the skill and dedication of our master distillers at the Midleton Distillery. As owners of Jameson, the world’s leading Irish whiskey, we are continuing to invest in this fast-growing category and these awards will only help to build further consumer advocacy around the world."

A record number of entries were submitted to the 11th annual SFWSC with 1106 products from 61 countries. Entries were evaluated by a panel of 33 industry heavyweight judges including experts from noted restaurants, well-known spirits journalists, spirits buyers, and spirits consultants. Judging was based on a blind, consensual procedure ensuring competitive integrity, making the competition one of the most reputable and recognised competition in the spirits industry.

For More Information about the Midleton Distillery and its Irish Whisky Click here

Cooley Gold Rush continues in the USA

Irish distillery collects 12 Gold Medals at San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

This week Cooley Distillery, Ireland’s only independent whiskey distillery, continued its phenomenal strike rate on the international circuit by claiming 12 gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
The 11th annual San Francisco World Spirits Competition brought together a panel of 33 judges from across the industry to taste and score a record number of entries, 1,106 products from 61 countries. The judges awarded Double Gold, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals to the participating brands and special awards to the most outstanding spirit in its class.

Cooley won the top award, the coveted Double Gold Medal for its Connemara Cask Strength Peated Single Malt, Tyrconnell 10 Yr Old Madeira Finish Single Malt, Tyrconnell 10 Yr Old Port Finish Single Malt and topped it off with a Double Gold Medal and Best in Class for the Michael Collins 10 Yr Old Single Malt it produces for US importer Sidney Frank.

In addition, Cooley collected Gold Medals for its Kilbeggan 15 Yr Old, its Tyrconnell 10 Yr Old Sherry Finish Single Malt and for two further expressions of its Connemara brand.

Jack Teeling, Managing Director of Cooley Distillery, commented, “This latest success proves that Cooley is consistently producing some of the finest whiskeys in the world today.

These awards will further elevate the profile of Cooley Distillery in the US which is now the largest market for Irish whiskey in the world and continues to grow by double digit figures year on year. In 2010, we doubled our sales of whiskey to the US and our recent awards will help us continue this growth in 2011.”

Cooley Distillery San Francisco World Spirits Competition award winning whiskeys:
Double Gold Medal & Best in Class, Michael Collins 10 Yr Old Single Malt
Double Gold Medal, Connemara Cask Strength Irish Whiskey
Double Gold Medal, The Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Madeira Finish
Double Gold Medal, The Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Port Finish
Gold Medal, The Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Sherry Finish
Gold Medal, Connemara Peated Irish Whiskey
Gold Medal, Connemara 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey

Gold Medal, Kilbeggan 15 Year Old Irish Whiskey
Silver Medal, Connemara Turf Mor Irish Whiskey
Silver Medal, Greenore 15 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey,
Silver Medal, Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey
Silver Medal, The Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey,
Bronze Medal, Greenore 8 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey

For More Information about the Cooley Distillery Click Here

To buy Cooley Distillery Brands in The UK Click Here

Irish Whiskey Evening

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Present a Irish Whiskey Tasting Evening Saturday 19th March 2011 starting at 7.30.pm

Featuring Whiskies from the Cooley Distillery

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 Tickets £10

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Greenore 15 years old Single Grain Irish Whiskey

A unique and exceptional Single Grain Irish Whiskey,
Greenore’s silky smooth taste and robust character is a truly delightful experience for the discerning drinker.

The extra aging of the Greenore 15-year-old produces a more complex robust whiskey with new depths and layers of flavours that compliment the smooth sweet buttery vanilla notes that makes the 8-year-old so popular

Nose- Soft, sweet corn, delicious hints of vanilla, honey and oak.

Taste- Melt-in-the-mouth richness, silky smooth honey start combining with fresh almonds and spices, a hint of barley for good measure.

Finish-Warm honey taste lingers in the mouth with a dry finish.

Greenore 15 years old Single Grain Irish Whiskey tasting motes added to the www.whiskymerchants.co.uk website

 Page updated to include Greenore's recent Awards Click Here

Buy Greenore Irish Grain Whiskey at www.whiskys.co.uk

Kilbeggan Distillery releases first new whiskey in over 53 Years

The World’s Oldest Distillery Launches a New Whiskey

For over 200 years, the Kilbeggan Distillery produced some of the finest whiskey in the world.

In 1957 the stills ran dry however 50 years later Cooley Distillery, the multi-award winning independent whiskey distiller, breathed new life into the world’s oldest distillery and today, the first new whiskey to be distilled at Kilbeggan in over 53 years was officially unveiled at an intimate gathering at the Kilbeggan Distillery in Co. Westmeath.

The Kilbeggan Distillery Reserve Malt, the latest addition to the Kilbeggan family of fine whiskeys, is produced from the oldest pot still in the world which dates back to 1830. The Kilbeggan Distillery itself was established in 1757 and is the oldest distillery in the world.

Fittingly the local heritage group was in attendance to witness the launch of the new whiskey as they played a key role in ensuring the survival of the distillery during the years it lay dormant. Also in attendance were distillery employees, without whom the world’s oldest still could not have been brought back to life. All gathered at this momentous event received a signed bottle of the first batch.

The whiskey world has waited in anticipation for half a century for the first new bottling from the historic Kilbeggan distillery. Distilled from 100% malted barley, the Kilbeggan

Distillery Reserve, due to the distinctive narrow necks of the ancient pot still design, is an exceptionally smooth and flavoursome Irish Malt whiskey of distinctive character.

John Teeling, Chairman of Cooley Distillery commented at the launch,

 “This is another significant landmark in the rejuvenation of the great Kilbeggan distilling tradition. A huge amount of hard work by Cooley employees and the local heritage committee has gone into getting us to this day. It is a labour of love to re-establish the Kilbeggan Distillery as a centre of distilling excellence. Heritage and tradition are vital elements in whiskey. Great whiskeys come from great distilleries. Today’s whiskey, though young, has a distinct character both smooth and flavoursome; a character that will only improve with age. And why wouldn’t it, being distilled by the world’s best distillers, in the oldest working pot still in the world and matured in 200 year old granite warehouses.”

Today’s launch also marked the unveiling of the recently rebranded Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey. Currently sold in over 35 international markets, the Kilbeggan brand is Cooley Distillery’s flagship Blended whiskey.

The rebrand project involved creating an over-arching identity for the Kilbeggan Irish whiskey brand and the Kilbeggan Distillery. This highlights both the unique provenance as the oldest distillery in the world and the high quality of the whiskey. The Kilbeggan 15 Year Old Irish whiskey was honoured recently as the Best Whiskey in the World at the 2009 International Wine & Spirits Competition in London.

Jack Teeling, Managing Director of Cooley Distillery said, “We are delighted to be able to accompany the release of the first new whiskey from the Kilbeggan Distillery with the unveiling of the rebranded Kilbeggan Irish whiskey range. The new packaging pays homage to the rich heritage and quality of the Kilbeggan brand while also maintaining a contemporary look and feel. We look forward to seeing the trade’s and consumer’s reaction to the new look Kilbeggan Irish whiskey.”

The rebranded Kilbeggan is being rolled out in Germany and the US with all other markets following suit over the next few months. This will be followed by the release of a range of brand extensions including a Super Premium Kilbeggan 18 Year Old.


More Information about the Kilbeggan Distillery Click here

Kilbeggan Distillery releases first new whiskey in over 53 Years

The World’s Oldest Distillery Launches a New Whiskey

For over 200 years, the Kilbeggan Distillery produced some of the finest whiskey in the world.

In 1957 the stills ran dry however 50 years later Cooley Distillery, the multi-award winning independent whiskey distiller, breathed new life into the world’s oldest distillery and today, the first new whiskey to be distilled at Kilbeggan in over 53 years was officially unveiled at an intimate gathering at the Kilbeggan Distillery in Co. Westmeath.

The Kilbeggan Distillery Reserve Malt, the latest addition to the Kilbeggan family of fine whiskeys, is produced from the oldest pot still in the world which dates back to 1830. The Kilbeggan Distillery itself was established in 1757 and is the oldest distillery in the world.

Fittingly the local heritage group was in attendance to witness the launch of the new whiskey as they played a key role in ensuring the survival of the distillery during the years it lay dormant. Also in attendance were distillery employees, without whom the world’s oldest still could not have been brought back to life. All gathered at this momentous event received a signed bottle of the first batch.

The whiskey world has waited in anticipation for half a century for the first new bottling from the historic Kilbeggan distillery. Distilled from 100% malted barley, the Kilbeggan

Distillery Reserve, due to the distinctive narrow necks of the ancient pot still design, is an exceptionally smooth and flavoursome Irish Malt whiskey of distinctive character.

John Teeling, Chairman of Cooley Distillery commented at the launch,

 “This is another significant landmark in the rejuvenation of the great Kilbeggan distilling tradition. A huge amount of hard work by Cooley employees and the local heritage committee has gone into getting us to this day. It is a labour of love to re-establish the Kilbeggan Distillery as a centre of distilling excellence. Heritage and tradition are vital elements in whiskey. Great whiskeys come from great distilleries. Today’s whiskey, though young, has a distinct character both smooth and flavoursome; a character that will only improve with age. And why wouldn’t it, being distilled by the world’s best distillers, in the oldest working pot still in the world and matured in 200 year old granite warehouses.”

Today’s launch also marked the unveiling of the recently rebranded Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey. Currently sold in over 35 international markets, the Kilbeggan brand is Cooley Distillery’s flagship Blended whiskey.

The rebrand project involved creating an over-arching identity for the Kilbeggan Irish whiskey brand and the Kilbeggan Distillery. This highlights both the unique provenance as the oldest distillery in the world and the high quality of the whiskey. The Kilbeggan 15 Year Old Irish whiskey was honoured recently as the Best Whiskey in the World at the 2009 International Wine & Spirits Competition in London.

Jack Teeling, Managing Director of Cooley Distillery said, “We are delighted to be able to accompany the release of the first new whiskey from the Kilbeggan Distillery with the unveiling of the rebranded Kilbeggan Irish whiskey range. The new packaging pays homage to the rich heritage and quality of the Kilbeggan brand while also maintaining a contemporary look and feel. We look forward to seeing the trade’s and consumer’s reaction to the new look Kilbeggan Irish whiskey.”

The rebranded Kilbeggan is being rolled out in Germany and the US with all other markets following suit over the next few months. This will be followed by the release of a range of brand extensions including a Super Premium Kilbeggan 18 Year Old.

Connemara Single Malt Irish Whiskey at Cask Strength 57.9%

While the whiskey is bottled at around 60% it still retains its distinctive smoothness while capturing the essence of Connemara as the whiskey and peat characteristics are much more pronounced appealing to drinkers who like a stronger peat taste.

Connemara Single Malt Irish Whiskey at Cask Strength 57.9% Tasting Notes

Nose:  Expressive aroma with a vibrant presence of malt and peaty smokiness.

Taste:  Smooth, melodious taste with a superb mix of fruit and peat.

Finish:  Strong spice bite in the finish that dominates but doesn't overwhelm the delicious creamy peatiness.


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Connemara Irish Whiskey Sherry finish 46% 70cl

Connemara – Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey

A tribute to an Irish whiskey making tradition.
Limited Edition Sherry Cask Finished.. 

Connemare Peated Single Malt a truly unique Irish whiskey, is famous for its smooth sweet taste that combines artfully with its complex malt and peat flavours.

This limited edition small batch bottling involves finishing Connemara in Sherry casks imparting further depth and flavour to the whiskey.

The sweetness and spiciness of the Sherry interacts with the malt and peat flavours of Connemara resulting in a remarkably well balanced masterpiece.

Nose: Rich gentle smoky nose followed by flowery fragrance and some distinct sherry notes.

Taste: well rounded mouth offers a full range of flavour plus  lots of citrus and marmalade.

Finish: good balance and long, impressive finish.

For tasting notes about Connemare Irish Whisky Click Here

You can buy this whiskey at whiskys.co.uk

Bushmills Original Blended Irish whiskey

The cornerstone of the Bushmills Whiskey range.

A blend of triple distilled malt whiskey with a lighter Irish grain whiskey.

It is an approachable whiskey with a rich, warming taste of fresh fruit and vanilla.

Nose: Light fruity and spicy aroma. Vanilla note, developing into vanilla ice cream and crème brulee.

Palate: Gently warming, mouth-coating texture, a touch of honey sweetness.

Finish: Crisp fresh finish with a touch of spice.

This is the whiskey that some people call “ordinary Bushmills” until they try it. As everyone in Bushmills will tell you, they only make two kinds of whiskey– extraordinary whiskey, and even more extraordinary whiskey.

Some people also call it “gentle Giant” because it is both “approachable and bigger than you expect”. Actually they are happy for you to call Bushmills Original anything you like (well, anything but ordinary) as long as you enjoy it.




For more information about the Bushmills range of Irish Whiskey Click Here

Locke's Irish Whiskey 8 year old Single Malt 40%, 70cl

The Kilbeggan Distillery is located in the midlands of Ireland and is over 250 year old . 

John Locke acquired the distillery that is situated on the banks of the river Brusna or Brosna in 1843.

Lockes Irish Whiskey is named after one of the previous owners of the Old Kilbeggan Distillery.

In April 1952 the Irish government raised the spirit duty from £6.85 to £8.80 a proof gallon considerably cutting demand. By the November of 1953 Locke’s could not afford the duty to release the whisky from bond for the Christmas period and distilling ceased.

In 2007, after refurbishment, the stills where fired up again and the distillery is back in production

Lockes Single Malt Irish Whiskey Tasting notes..

Nose – Very aromatic nose bulging with big fruit-barley character.

Taste – The barley is big and succulent. There is a copper-tanginess followed by a dry fruity flavour.

Finish – The malt is nothing short of enormous with a tangy character, vanilla essence and peaty finish.

Awards

2008 IWSC Gold & Best in Class

2007 IWSC Gold & Best in Class

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For Kilbeggan  Irish Distillery History notes and Locke's Irish Whiskey Tasting Notes Click Here

Jameson Irish Whiskey 40%, 70cl

John Jameson's Dublin Distillery was founded in 1780 located just outside the original Dublin City gates next to the Smithfield market.

Production at the Bow Street distillery stopped in 1971 and was transferred to John Power’s distillery at Johns Lane before moving to the New Midleton distillery in Co. Cork.


Jameson Blended Irish Whiskey Tasting notes...
NOSE - To the nose, Jameson has a light floral fragrance, peppered with spicy wood and sweet notes.
TASTE - Perfect balance of spicy, nutty and vanilla notes with hints of sweet sherry and exceptional smoothness.
FINISH - Incredibly smooth and mellow finish

More information about  Jameson Blended Irish Whiskey History Click here

Paddy Irish Whiskey 40%, 70cl

In 1882, a young Patrick J. O’Flaherty joined the Cork Distilleries Company as a traveling salesman.

As Paddy travelled from pub to pub by train and car, he always drew a crowd, as it was well known that this most generous of fellows would always stand you a round.
This was an ingenious way of ensuring everyone got a taste for the Cork Distillery Company’s Old Irish whiskey and put pressure on the publicans to keep it in stock. When publicans ran low on stocks, they wrote to the distillery asking for another case of ‘Paddy Flaherty’s whiskey’.
The name stuck so much so that in 1912, Cork Distilleries officially changed the name of the whiskey to Paddy Irish Whiskey.

Paddy Whiskey Tasting Note:

Nose: - Fresh and lively, aromatic - a complex interplay of nutty maltiness, woodland fragrances and spice, with hints of honey and vanilla.

Taste: - Mild, soft, a distinctive mellow maltiness, a touch of sweet oil, spiciness - and again those background notes of honey, vanilla, toasted wood.

Finish: - A sweetness gently fading, mellow maltiness and mild woody notes lingering pleasingly.

You can Paddy Irish Whiskey at www.whiskys.co.uk

Connemara 12 year Old Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Alcohol content: 40%
Colour: - A pale golden colour

Nose: - An expressive nose with a vibrant presence of peat.

Taste: - Smooth, melodious taste with a superb mix of fruit and peat. Round and full character with tantalizing traces of almond, marzipan and biscuit.

Finish: - A strong spicy bite to the finish that is dominated by an extraordinary peat explosion with a vanilla creaminess that luxuriates across the mouth, leaving a long finish on the palate.

Serving suggestion:- Connemara 12 year old can be enjoyed neat or with a little water to release the bouquet.

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You can Buy Connemara Irish Whiskey at www.whiskys.co.uk

Bushmills Irish Whiskey 1608 Anniversary Edition 46%,

To mark 400 years of distilling in and around Bushmills, or “The Rowte” as the area was known in 1608. The stillmen at Bushmills have created a whiskey that truly lives up to the occasion.


Bushmills 1608 is an incarnation of the very best of the distillery and the people of Bushmills. This whiskey is above all approachable, with a remarkable smoothness and depth of character; in the true Irish style it has plenty of personality with a gentle touch.

At the heart of the blend is Bushmills malt whiskey distilled with crystal malt, a special type of malted barley that delivers exceptional smoothness.

Its name comes from the Barleycorns crystallised appearance when gentle toasted before the distilling process. This enhances the natural sweetness of the malt, giving the whiskey a unique toffee like softness.

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You can buy Bushmills Irish Whiskey 1608 Anniversary Edition at www.whiskys.co.uk