By Andrew Graham Rating: C- Connacht Whiskey Distillery, located on the west coast of Ireland, has an intriguing story, and is an active participant in today’s Irish whiskey revival. Additionally, its master distiller, Robert Cassell, who also has New Liberty Distillery (see yesterday’s review of the Kinsey 10 Year Old American Whiskey for his blending handiwork) and Philadelphia Distilling on ...
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Kilbeggan Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Review
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Kilbeggan is something of an oddball, not just among Irish distilleries, but even in the larger picture of world distilleries. Restored in 2010 and boasting the oldest working still set in Ireland, most of what sports the Kilbeggan name isn’t actually made there. If you buy a bottle of regular Kilbeggan, for example, only some ...
Read More »Redbreast Makes An Ultra-Aged Brand Extension
Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey has introduced Redbreast 27 Year Old, the oldest permanent expression in the beloved Redbreast series. An iconic addition to the collection, Redbreast 27 Year Old includes a portion of whiskey that was matured in ruby port barrels from Portugal’s Douro Valley to bring a new complexity and depth to the Redbreast collection. Redbreast 27 ...
Read More »Lambay Irish Whiskey Starts Limited Private Barrel Program
Lambay Irish Whiskey has started a limited private barrel program, which will release 20 casks of Irish single malt at cask strength. The malt in question has been finished in cognac casks from Maison Camus, and laid up in the Lambay warehouse on their namesake Irish island for secondary maturation. Thus, the finish is both in cognac wood and under ...
Read More »Kilbeggan Has A New Single Pot Still, Out For St. Paddy’s
Kilbeggan Distilling Company continues to revive Irish whiskey history and tradition with the release of Kilbeggan Single Pot Still, a (peculiarly for an Irish) whiskey featuring oats, which were used at Kilbeggan Distillery in the 19th century. Pot Still whiskey is significant, as it is the traditional and distinctive style of Irish whiskey. The limited edition Kilbeggan Single Pot Still ...
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