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Bushmills 21yr : 40%abv
Bushmills 1608 Anniversary Edition Irish Whiskey Bushmills was first granted their license to distill 400 years ago this year
(2008) and so have released the limited-edition "1608" to mark the anniversary.
Distilled with crystal malt—a special malted barley called "crystal" because of
its bead-like appearance. Regardless of whether its crystal or diamond cut, this
whisky still delivers the exceptional smoothness and sweet toffee-like notes you
expect from Bushmills. Creamy and mouthfilling with lots of raspberry and
currant fruit, this is a great Irish whisky for the collector. A blend of three
different types of whiskey—malt whiskey, grain whiskey, and a third component
which is said to be a malt whiskey produced from crystal malt. Brewers and
homebrewers will know crystal malt well, being a slightly caramelized version of
malted barley. Its rich texture suggests a decent malt content for a blend.
Layers of sweetness (honeyed vanilla, rummy molasses, toasted marshmallow) are
balanced by toasted nuts, dried fruit, and dark chocolate. Very dynamic and with
plenty of grit. Smartly bottled at 46% ABV. Advanced Malt Advocate Magazine
rating: 90 Points
Connemara 12 year Old Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Clontarf is an ancient village nestled along Dublin Bay's northern shore. It was here in the year 1014 that High King Brian Boru defeated a mighty Viking army--the famous Battle of Clontarf. Today, Clontarf is a suburb of the bustling capital of Dublin. Clontarf Irish Whiskey The Clontarf family are Irish whiskeys of distinction. The purity of the Irish elements is reflected in their smooth, full flavor. The inspirational marriage of Old World ingredients and New World techniques give the Clontarf whiskeys a style of their own. As tradition dictates, only the finest grain and purest Irish spring water are used in the delicate distillation process. Clontarf is then mellowed through Atlantic Irish oak charcoal. Finally, Clontarf is gently aged in New World bourbon barrels giving a silky soft texture to this fine range of Irish whiskeys. Clontarf Black Label : 40%abv. Clontarf Reserve : 40%abv. Clontarf Single Malt : 40%abv.
Jameson : 40%abv. In the 200 years since it was first produced, Jameson has become the world’s leading Irish whiskey. Jameson is a sublimely mellow whiskey with a sweet taste at first that fades into a luxurious mix of malt and vanilla. Made primarily from pure Irish water and the finest Irish barley, Jameson is created through a fastidious multi-stage process with unique characteristics. The malting stage uses barley dried in a closed kiln, preserving the clean, honeyed flavor of the malt and eliminating the smoky, peaty flavor present in Scotch whisky. Jameson is then triple-distilled. Finally, the whiskey is aged for a minimum of five to seven years after being matured in American bourbon and Spanish sherry oak casks.
J ameson 12yr : 40%abv. Originally bearing the name "1780", the year the Distillery was founded, this whiskey now features its age statement as its name. Matured for a minimum of 12 years in Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon casks. A full bodied, superbly mellow pot still Irish whiskey. Deep golden-amber hue. Rich woody aromas. Rich brown spice flavors and bourbonlike sweetness through the finish. A rich, mature and mellow style.
Jameson 18yr : 40%abv. This is the Master's Blender supreme example of the Jameson tradition of maturing whiskey in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks.The Master Blender has hand-picked three whiskeys which have been matured in seasoned Olorosso sherry casks for at least 18 years. Then Jameson 18 Years Old is transferred to american bourbon barrels for a further 6 months, to put the final finishing touches to this unique and complex whiskey.
John Powers : 40%abv. John Powers and sons began production in 1791 in 1886 they were one of the first to start to bottle their whiskeys until then almost all drinks were sold from the barrel. Powers is probably the No1 Irish whiskey sold in Ireland. Originally a pure pot still it is now produced at the Midleton Distillery in Co. Cork as a blend of pot still and grain whiskeysPower's is an Irish favourite with its fruity and spicy flavours giving way to a long lingering finish.
Kilbeggan : Kilbeggan is Gaelic for "little church". What is now an idyllic village in the heart of Ireland was for many years an active religious and learning centre built around a monastery.Legend has it that monks of the 12th century began distilling Uisce Beatha (water of life) or whiskey using the barley from the surrounding fields and the waters of the Brosna river and heating the stills with turf from the local peat boglands. What is certain though, is that the first licensed whiskey distillery in the world, John Locke's, began production in Kilbeggan in 1757. The whiskey produced in Kilbeggan was famous throughout Ireland by the 19th Century. The building of a canal to the town led to the development of exports to lands as far away as Australia and Argentina. Drawing on centuries of tradition and craft, Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey is distilled from the pure clear water and barley of Ireland, gently matured for long years in oak casks resting in ancient warehouses and skillfully blended to create a whiskey of unique smoothness, balance and character.
In the early 1900s, the finest whiskey in Ireland was often sold in casks rather than in bottles, as it is today. Spirits merchants bought the casks, aged them and bottled the whiskey under their own brand names. Today, the Andrews family carries on the Knappogue Castle legacy with vintage dated Irish single malt whiskey. For each vintage, a limited number of casks of the finest Irish single malt are selected. Each is distilled with the utmost care one batch at a time. The latest vintage in this award-winning series was distilled in 1994 and bottled in 2004. Knappogue is lightly chill filtered and unlike many whiskeys, no artificial coloring is added. And, like fine wines, our whiskey is marked with the year of its creation. All this results in a unique, crisp, clean flavor that varies from vintage to vintage.
Named
for the legendary Irish hero, Michael Collins Irish Whiskey is the first
ultra-premium Irish whiskey. Affectionately known as “The Big Fellow,” Collins
was the spearhead of Ireland’s struggle for independence and the architect of
the Treaty of 1921, from which modern Ireland emerged. He died at the age of 31,
but his heroic spirit lives on in Michael Collins Whiskey. Michael Collins : 40%abv.
Middleton Very Rare : 40%abv. Middleton Very Rare is the most exclusive whiskey ever produced in Ireland. Distilled three times by John Jameson and Son, the whiskey is carefully aged in individually chosen oak casks. Middleton Very Rare is only available in strictly limited quantities as just a small number of casks of the finest distillates are personally selected by the Master Distiller each year.
Redbreast : 40%abv. Matured for a minimum of 12 years in Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon casks. 92 POINTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. First produced in 1939, it is triple distilled and aged for 12 years. Made with malted and unmalted barley it is the only continuously produced 100% pure pot still Irish Whisky
Tullamore Dew : 40%abv. Tullamore Dew is the original blend known the world over for its smooth and gentle flavour. This mild blended whiskey has spicy, lemony and malty notes with charred wood undertones giving a soft, buttery, rounded flavour that lingers in the mouth. Tullamore Dew is also widely acclaimed by whiskey connoisseurs; in 2005, it won a much-prized trophy at the International Spirits Challenge, the highest accolade in the drinks industry. The trophy was one of only four awarded to over 700 drinks products entered by companies all over the world.
Tyrconnell Single Malt : 40% abv. In the Northwest of Ireland lies an ancient Gaelic kingdom called Tyrconnell. Tyrconnell when translated from Gaelic means 'Land of O'Donnell'. The O'Donnell's were, prior to colonization, one of the most powerful Gaelic noble families. From one of the oldest distilleries in the region established in 1762, was Andrew A Watt, who entered a horse appropriately named "The Tyrconnell" in the Irish Classic, "The Queen Victoria Plate" horse race. The horse won at 100 to 1. The event went into racing folklore and the company celebrated the occasion with a special commemorative label. Tyrconnell single malt pure pot still Irish whiskey has a fresh malty bouquet, smooth sweet taste and a delicate dry finish. It is one of the great whiskeys of the world.
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Bushmill :
40%abv. Deriving its gentle warming taste
from natural Irish ingredients and centuries of experience, Bushmills Original
Irish Whiskey is the original Old Bushmills Distillery whiskey.
Michael
Collins
