Irish Whiskey

In order to be called an “Irish Whiskey”, distilled spirit must be; - aged in wood barrels for a minimum of 3 years - a minimum of 40% ABV. - distilled and matured on the island of Ireland.

There are several types of Irish Whiskey including:

Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Pot Still Whiskey is a whiskey made from a combination of malted barley and unmalted barley and are distilled in traditional copper Pot Stills. Pot Still Irish Whiskey are characterised by full bodied flavours and a wonderful creamy mouth feel.

Blended Irish Whiskey

A blended Whiskey is a combination of two or more styles of Whiskey (Grain, Pot Still or Malt Whiskey)

Grain Irish Whiskey

Grain Whiskey is typically produced from a mash of maize and malted barley. Grain Whiskey is lighter in character than Pot Still Whiskey and generally the characteristics display delicate, fragrant and floral notes.

Malt Irish Whiskey

A Single Malt Whiskey is made exclusively from malted barley and is distilled using a Pot Still.

Whiskey Appreciation

The Note

Tearms to decribe the ‘nose’ can vary from light to rich, robust to mellow and simple to complex. The addition of a little water brings the full bouquet of the spirit to the fore. However, be careful when adding ice to a Whiskey as it can mute the aromas slightly.

The Taste

As the first sip is held in the mouth, the numerous, acutely sesitive taste buds of the tongue differentiate the taste profile of the whiskey. The tastes that you will experience are often described in terms of woody, honey, full bodies and creamy. A good Whiskey will stimulate your taste buds to enjoy many of these flavours.

The Finish

Having savoured the taste, the finish refers to the more defines flavour that is left in your mouth. This may be quite different from the initial sips, leaving either a sweet, dry or smooth essence on the tongue.