Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey

A masterpiece of the distiller’s art, presided over during distillation and maturation by the Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, Midleton Very Rare is as smooth an Irish Whiskey as can be crafted The Old Midleton Distillery was founded in the early seventeenth century. The distillery is located in the town of Midleton approximately 20 kilometres east of Cork City in the south of Ireland. The Irish whiskey industry was booming at the time and the distillery soon had an incredible 200 people employed and produced 1.5 million litres of whiskey. In 1975 production at the Old Midleton Distillery was moved to the New Midleton Distillery which was built right next to the original one. The new distillery was built by the newly formed Irish Distillers Group. The beautiful Old Midleton Distillery currently serves as a visitor centre where the history of Irish whiskey may be studied. The New Midleton Distillery produces whiskey for four different brands; Jameson, Paddy, Powers Gold Label and Midleton. The distillery also produces a significant volume of grain whiskey.

• Color: Rich, deep amber
• Nose: Fine scented, spicy bouquet with floral and herbal touches.
• Taste: Unique. Almonds, dried herbs, lush fruits, honey & floral nuances.
• Finish: Long, satisfying finish with a touch of toasted oak wood.

  Watercourse Distillery Limited – Registered in Ireland – Number 15558 – Registered office: Simmonscourt House, Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Redbreast Irish Whiskey

Redbreast is the only aged pure pot still Irish whiskey on sale today. This whiskey is matured for a minimum of 12 years in oloroso sherry and bourbon casks. “Unique among whiskeys, Redbreast is a ‘Single’ unblended, pure pot still Irish whiskey which has been triple distilled in oak casks for not less than twelve years. This uncompromising dedication to authenticity and quality gives Redbreast a traditional smooth mellow character and a taste which is full flavored and assertive but not over-robust.”

• Color: Pale Gold
• Nose: A complex spicy, slightly oily aroma, with toasted wood notes
• Taste: Strongly flavored and assertive, a blend of spicy, oily, sherry and toasted notes.
• Finish: Satisfying long, complex flavors lingering on the palate.

  
  Watercourse Distillery Limited – Registered in Ireland – Number 15558 – Registered office: Simmonscourt House, Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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Michael Collins Irish Whiskey

Developed by Sidney Frank with the partnership and whiskey production expertise of the Cooley Distillery, Michael Collins has been released in two versions, a Blend and a Single Malt. Michael Collins was developed for the U.S. market, but will be available at select upscale retailers as well as Duty Free in Ireland.

The whiskey is named in honor of “The Big Fellow” who spearheaded the fight for Irish independence and who was assassinated in 1922 at the age of 31. Both are bottled at 40% and aged in small oak casks to accelerate the maturation process

A refined blend of double-distilled malt Irish whiskey and grain Irish whiskey, carefully blended to be well-balanced and flavorful.

• AGEING: The whiskeys are aged for a minimum of four toover twelve years in small bourbon seasoned casks to ensure a rich, smooth taste
• NOSE: On the nose, Michael Collins Blend has aromas of honey, citrus and malt.
• TASTE & FINISH: On the palate it has a full, clean taste delicately balanced between honey sweet and citrus flavors, with a fresh oak finish.

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Celtic Crossing

This amber Irish beauty has 30% alcohol by volume, and is a delicious secret blend of Irish whiskey, cognac, and a hint of honey that is sensational mixed in cocktails, taking center stage served over ice as an aperitif, or paired with dessert. Celtic Crossing Liqueur is delicate, slightly sweet nose, smooth and silky mouth feel with decided honey notes on the palate, and a warm finish that reminds you that there are spirits and cognac in this tasty liqueur, to be a versatile companion for creating both cocktail and culinary recipes. Celtic Crossing Liqueur adds a touch of sophistication when paired with a variety of spirits including whiskey, gin, vodka, tequila, and champagne. Luxury Experience Magazine’s Celtic Greytini is a twist on two cocktails, the classic martini (gin and extra dry vermouth) and the Greyhound (gin or vodka and grapefruit juice). The result is a smooth martini perfect for cocktail hour.

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Bushmills Black Bush Irish Whiskey

Black Bush Special Irish Whiskey is a rich, dark, 80-proof blend from the world’s oldest licensed distillery, “Old Bushmills” Distillery in County Antrim, Ireland. It is comprised almost entirely of single malt whiskey, making it a choice selection of deluxe whisk(e)y aficionados. Malt whiskey that becomes Black Bush is aged up to 11 years in selected sherry-seasoned oak casks before being blended with a small portion of a special single grain whiskey to enhance the independent, non-conformist character of the malt.

The malt used in our mash derives its clean taste from the deliberate absence of peat used in the malted barley drying process. All of the Irish whiskey distilleries kiln-dry their malt in a heat-fired, not peat-fired, oven. This drying process lets the clean, clear taste of the malt and barley shine through, creating the ultimate ” Reflection of Perfection.” The combination is then returned to the cask for “marrying.” As the whiskeys mellow together, the uniquely rounded bouquet, rich amber hue and distinctive taste of Black Bush is born. It is this perfectly balanced taste that select whiskey and wine aficionados have grown to love.

• Taste:
  Black Bush has a distinctive, full-bodied aroma with spicy, malty and nutty sweet sherry notes. It is complex and well flavored, slightly sweet with clear malt notes that are not masked by smoke. It is a whiskey to be enjoyed straight or on the rocks.
• Triple distilled for exceptional smoothness, Black Bush is 40% alcohol by volume.

  
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Clontarf Irish Whiskey

When you hear the word “Irish,” it may conjure up certain images: green rolling hills dotted with sheep, cable-knit sweaters and fair-freckled cheeks. Those are all well and good, if you’re drinking tea. A new generation has arrived and there’s no wool in site. Introducing the new-fashioned approach to Irish whiskey…Clontarf Whiskey, THE NEW IRISH. Triple distilled and aged to smooth perfection, it’s an old craft with a modern personality. “THE NEW IRISH” means new ideas and new expectations. Clontarf Irish Whiskey delivers. An Irish wake means making waves and an Irish jig has more knee than knee socks. And when you hear somebody say “Kiss me, I’m Irish,” you’d better pucker up

Named after the famous Battle of Clontarf where High King Brian Boru defeated the mighty Viking army. Introducing a new-fashioned approach to Irish whiskey. Clontarf takes an old craft and gives it a modern personality. Using the finest grains and pure Irish spring water, Clontarf Classic Blend is triple distilled and aged to smooth perfection in bourbon barrels. It has a velvety soft nose with hints of toffee. Its taste is lush and full textured and it finishes with lingering subtle vanilla notes bolstered by the late arrival of intriguing spice.

• Nose: It has a velvety soft nose with hints of toffee.
• Taste: Its taste is lush and full textured and it finishes with lingering subtle vanilla notes bolstered by the late arrival of intriguing spice.

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