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Whiskey: Irish Whiskey

KINAHAN’S DUBLIN, IRELAND Why drink Kinahan’s over all the other IrishWhiskies out there? Kinahan’s is a historic brand created in 1779, and was mentioned by name in Jerry Thomas’ Bartender’s Guide in 1862. Blended Irish Whiskey #30148350 / 750ml Most blended Irish whiskies have 10%-20% malt in their mash bills, Kinahan’s boasts 30% malt for a richer and more robust flavor. Kinahan’s does not chill filter and is bottled at 92 proof (most are bottled at 80 proof), resulting in a deeper, more complex flavor. The higher malt content and higher proof allow the flavor to shine in cocktails, dilution only enhances its character. “Bright and delicate aromas of breakfast cereal, sweet cream, orange peel, and apricot. The palate is wonderfully restrained with hints of peaches and cream with flavors of sweet spice and rolled oats. The finish is toasty and complex.” 95pts Extraordinary, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016 Single Malt Whiskey #30148354 / 750ml Matured exclusively in ex-bourbon barrels for at least 10 years. The Malt Master samples the aged whiskey, cask by cask and will only select single malt which overlays the original mellow, rich and full flavored character that is unique to a forgotten Irish Whiskey of ‘L.L.’ flavor. Enjoy this whiskey the way you prefer to drink any Single Malt - neat, with water, or as we imagine Jerry Thomas did, with a fine cigar. 4 Stars Highly Recommended, F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal 90pts Top 100 Spirits 2015, Wine Enthusiast 92pts WhiskyCast.com WEST CORK IRELAND As the only Irish distillery that malts its own barley, uses only fresh, local spring water and exclusively utilizes pot stills for all its distillations, West Cork Distillery produces its entire line in small batches. Bourbon Cask Blended Irish Whiskey #30180207 With a malt to grain ratio of 25:75 percent, Blended Irish Whiskey is aged in bourbon casks; the malt then rests in Sherry butts for an additional 110 days. A delicate blend of grain and malt whiskey matured in bourbon casks, delivering a smooth and approachable whiskey with a soft vanilla finish. Irish fans should give it a spin. 90pts “Best Buy” Beverage Testing Institute 98pts Meredith May/Tasting Panel Magazine 3.17 10YO Single Malt Irish Whiskey #30180208 This beautiful 80pf Irish whiskey was aged ten years in first- fill, flame charred Bourbon barrels, then rests for 110 days in Sherry butts. The nose is all malted barley, the palate is creamy and soft with flutters of oak spice, and the finish is robust, rich, and lasting with notes of burnt sugar and crème brûlée. Non-chill filtered. Amazing single malt for the money! 96pts Meredith May/Tasting Panel Magazine 3.17

THE POGUES IRELAND The Pogues Irish Whiskey #30180209

Irish folk and punk band The Pogues teamed up with West Cork Distillers to launch a new brand of Irish whiskey. The Pogues is made in Skibbereen, West Cork and features a blend of 50% 10-year-old single malt Irish whiskey aged in Sherry casks and 50% 5- to 7-year-old Irish grain whiskey aged in Bourbon oak casks. This blended whiskey is sweet and intens

THE WILD GEESE IRELAND The Wild Geese Irish Soldiers & Heroes Whiskey Collection

Recognized as the only super-premium Collection of Irish whiskeys, The Wild Geese Irish Whiskey is internationally acclaimed and a multi award winning Collection which has been acknowledged ‘Best Irish Whiskey’ three times. Far superior to mass-produced Irish Whiskies, The Wild Geese Collection is produced using an Extended Double Distillation, making for a much smoother product with much more character, as can be seen from the high accolades their whiskey receives. Three Time ”Best Irish Whiskey”, WSWA, WWA, SIP Classic Blend Irish Whiskey #30134602 / 750ml Limited Edition Fourth Centennial Irish Whiskey Item 30134603 / 750ml 93pts “Simply Stunning”, Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible; Platinum Medal, 2011 SIP Awards Highly Recommended F. Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal Gold Medal Cocktail Award, International Challenge Single Malt Irish Whiskey Item 30134605 / 750ml 94pts 2011 Ultimate Spirits Competition Gold Medal Single Malt Super Premium Irish Whiskey Rare Irish Whiskey Item 30134604 / 750ml

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