Irish Whiskey Tasting
Join us this Friday Mar 11 and Saturday Mar 12 for our weekly tasting. This week we are tasting Irish Whiskies!
Tyrconnell Single Malt
One of the oldest distilleries in the region established in 1762 by the Watt family and is reputed to be the first distillery in the world to install a patent still was Andrew A. Watt Distillery. The Watt’s flagship brand was the world famous “The Tyrconnell” Pure Pot Still Single Malt Irish Whiskey. Tyrconnell is distilled by the award winning Cooley distillery who have been the driving force behind the Irish Single Malt evolution.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Full and fruity aroma with a citrus – spiciness taste
Taste: Well-structured with honey notes hanging from the nose. A tang of oranges and lemons, a strong malt presence that balances well with the oily sweetness
Finish: A long finish with the malt becoming more dominant to the end without the soft fruits and honey, which helped make up the middle.
Sale Price $34.98
Redbreast 12 year 100% Pot Still Redbreast
Made by Irish Distillers Ltd. (IDL) at the “New” Midleton distillery. Irish single pot still whiskey is similar in ethos to single-malt whisky. While the mash bill contains both unmalted and malted barley (usually in a ratio of 60 to 40), unlike single malt, the combination of both is distilled in traditional copper pot stills, which introduce a lot of character into the spirit. What comes about is a whiskey with more weight and viscosity.
This whiskey is finished in sherry casks.
Sale Price $64.98
Midleton Very Rare 2015
This is Ireland’s most exclusive whiskey. Small quantities of the finest distillates are carefully aged to perfection in individually-chosen oak casks. . A limited release, only 50 casks of Midleton are released every year, it really is very rare! The Very Rare series has been enjoyed by Irish whiskey lovers worldwide since 1984!
Every whisky in the blend is triple distilled and between 12 and 25 years of age. This is the 2015 release of Midleton’s excellent Very Rare series, which has enjoyed its maturation exclusively in American oak barrels. As with the 2014 edition, this bottling bares the signature of Brian Nation, who took over the Master Distiller role from the legendary Barry Crockett.
Tasting Notes:
The Whiskey has a fine scented nose and the taste is of almonds, lush fruits, honey, and herbal spice. The finish is velvety smooth and long.
Sale Price$139.98
Bushmill Black Bush
The Old Bushmills Distillery became official in 1784. Hugh Anderson registered the Old Bushmills Distillery and the Pot Still became its registered trade mark. It’s still their mark of genuine distinction today. 1885 Bushmill burns to the ground but is rebuilt. Bushmills Black Bush Irish Whiskey combines a high amount of malt whiskey matured in former Oloroso Sherry casks, with a sweet, batch-distilled grain whiskey.
Tasting Notes:
This unique recipe means Black Bush has rich, fruity notes and a deep intense character, balanced by an incredibly unique smoothness. It’s best enjoyed neat, or over ice.
Sale Price $19.99 Best deal in the store!
