I’ll hold my hands up, I’ve no idea how I came across this Irish whiskey and for it to end up in my possession, I simply can not remember. That doesn’t mean it should be excluded, as after doing some research on the expression, it turns out its from a rather well-known distillery. Locke’s IrishContinue reading “Locke’s”
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Tullamore D.E.W. Raises A Glass To Celebrate Exciting New Chapters
In preparation for the opening of its new distillery this September, Tullamore D.E.W. Irish whiskey has launched the ‘Parting Glass’ campaign, a global online search for the best toasts to mark the beginning of life’s new chapters. The ‘Parting Glass’ is a time honoured way of marking the closure of one life chapter and celebratingContinue reading “Tullamore D.E.W. Raises A Glass To Celebrate Exciting New Chapters”
Tincup
Jess Graber. Not a name that many of you will know, but he is a man who has shown passion for distilling since the age of 22, and it’s all down to his neighbour. You see, when Jess’s neighbour moved, he left behind his 10 gallon still, resulting in Jess tinkering, learning the art andContinue reading “Tincup”
Hudson Tasting Notes
Yesterday, I had a very opportunistic moment in where I had the chance to experience three expressions from the first distillery in the New York state since Prohibition. Tony Vanaria, Hudson Whiskey brand ambassador, was on a tour of the Manchester bar scene and I caught up with him so I could enjoy a one-on-oneContinue reading “Hudson Tasting Notes”
Irish Whiskey Cheer Continues As Jameson Reveals New Limited Edition For St. Patrick’s Day
Jameson, the world’s favourite Irish whiskey, is celebrating its rich Irish heritage ahead of St Patrick’s Day with the release of a new Limited Edition design for its iconic bottle, inspired by the sights, sounds and atmosphere of its hometown, Dublin. The new limited edition bottle, which is the fourth to be released by JamesonContinue reading “Irish Whiskey Cheer Continues As Jameson Reveals New Limited Edition For St. Patrick’s Day”
Teeling Whiskey Company
‘Bringing choice and breadth back to the Irish whiskey category through small batch releases of interesting and flavoursome bottlings. Our goal is to revive the Independant Spirit of Ireland’. Teeling Whiskey Company and their mission when launching. It’s an interesting idea, and one that has seen them grow into a recognisable brand within the ever-growingContinue reading “Teeling Whiskey Company”
Redbreast Tasting Notes
As mentioned in my piece on Powers Irish Whiskey, the Irish Distillers is the name of the subsidiary based in the New Midleton Distillery, Cork. It is here that the brands including Powers, Jameson and Tullamore Dew are created and produced. Another name that you may have heard, or indeed seen, is Redbreast. The brandContinue reading “Redbreast Tasting Notes”
The Definitive Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Unveiled As Irish Distillers Launches Redbreast 21
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard has announced the launch of Redbreast 21 Year Old, the pinnacle of the range to date. To celebrate the newest member of the Redbreast Family, Master Blender Billy Leighton hosted a special tasting in London last night. The new expression is the ninth Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey to be addedContinue reading “The Definitive Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Unveiled As Irish Distillers Launches Redbreast 21”
New Look And New Whiskies As Powers Goes Back To Its Roots
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, the world’s leading Irish Whiskey producer, has unveiled a new look and line-up for its popular Powers range, reflecting the company’s vision for Powers as a contemporary, super-premium whiskey, recognised for its flavour, quality and craft. Changes to the range include the addition of a new Single Pot Still expression, PowersContinue reading “New Look And New Whiskies As Powers Goes Back To Its Roots”
Irish Distillers Release the 2013 Edition of Midleton Very Rare
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, makers of Jameson, the world’s No.1 Irish whiskey, has unveiled the latest release of its prestigious blended whiskey, Midleton Very Rare. Regarded as one of the ultimate expressions of Irish Whiskey, Midleton Very Rare is made from hand-selected whiskeys chosen by the Master Distiller from the renowned Midleton Distillery. Blended fromContinue reading “Irish Distillers Release the 2013 Edition of Midleton Very Rare”
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