Glendalough Poitin (700ml)

As the global market for Irish whiskey continues to grow, so does the range. An old category made new is Poitn (pronounced put-cheen Irish for small pot’). Unaged and originally distilled using potatoes, this precursor to ‘modern’ whisky has a long tradition with farm folk. The domestic distillation of the spirit became illegal in 1661 and production went underground.

Glendalough’s version is triple distilled in a traditional copper pot-still using malted barley and pure spring water for a strong, authentic taste of Irelands original spirit. These new makes are typically lively and complex and make for tasty, vibrant cocktails.

Notes from the producer… The nose. Light, floral, forest berries, gooseberries through the headiness of the higher alcohol. The taste. Unexpectedly smooth and mellow. Sweet and spicy with traces of lychees, apple skin and cracked black pepper sitting over biscuity malts. The finish. Lingering, warming, sweet and a comforting, spicy tail. 40% Alc./Vol.

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