Paddy Irish Whisky, 700ml

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The Cork Distilleries Company was founded in 1867 to merge four existing distilleries in Cork city (the North Mall, the Green, Watercourse Road, and Daly's) under the control of one group. [2] A fifth distillery, the Midleton distillery, joined the group soon after in 1868. [3] Finish: On the short side. Here the acetone / paint-thinner notes finally show. Mild nuttiness and a bit of bitter charcoal. In the 1920s and 1930s in Ireland, whiskey was sold in casks from the distillery to wholesalers, who would in turn sell it on to publicans. [7] To prevent fluctuations in quality due to middlemen diluting their casks, Cork Distilleries Company decided to bottle their own whiskey known as Paddy, becoming one of the first to do so. [7] Present Day [ edit ] B and B-: Good and above average. The best of the mass market whiskeys fit in this category, as do the bulk of the premium brands. A B- is three stars. Pernod-Ricard Prevails in Battle for Irish Distillers". The New York Times. 25 November 1988 . Retrieved 17 August 2018.

While peat whiskeys are an acquired taste, if Connemara Peated Single Malt is to your liking, it can make for a well-balanced and smooth Irish whiskey. 6. Bushmills Original – from the oldest licensed distillery in the world Credit: commons.wikimedia.org This whiskey has a lighter palette as it tastes similar to fresh berries with notes of vanilla. Further, it is relatively light and can make for the perfect starting point for any budding whiskey connoisseur. The brand is famous for being as affordable as it is dependable. 5. Redbreast 12-Year-Old – a well-matured whiskey Credit: commons.wikimedia.org The term ‘triple distillation’ has become synonymous with Irish whiskey production. And while most whiskey exported from the island is triple distilled, it’s important to note that Irish whiskey brands are not required to triple distill their products to be considered an Irish whiskey. Bushmills can proudly claim to be the oldest licensed distillery in the world and is one of Ireland’s best and most popular blends of single malt whiskies. Irish Distillers completes sale of Paddy Irish Whiskey to US company". RTE. 18 May 2016 . Retrieved 17 August 2018.But when Irishman Aeneas Coffey patented a device that pioneered column distillation in 1830, that dynamic was forever changed. Now, producers could utilize a modern approach and an energy-efficient technique to reduce the costs of spirits production. And as producers in Scotland, Canada and the United States embraced the new technology, many in Ireland were reluctant to change the formula that had given them the lion’s share of whiskey drinkers. At the time of the sale, Paddy was the fourth largest-selling Irish whiskey brand in the world, with sales of 200,000 9-litre cases per annum, across 28 countries worldwide. [9]

Once clear new make spirit is produced, it is time for the next ingredient — oak casks — to impart their signature flavor and color to the liquid. By Irish whiskey standards, Paddy has a light and smooth character. The whiskey is very easy going, and while a whiskey aficionado might find it unsophisticated, its simple virtues make it very approachable for casual drinkers and enjoyable for just about anyone. The nose is grainy in a honey-nut style, and has an oily, aromatic quality that make this aspect of the whiskey just about the heaviest thing about it. On the palate, it is a mellow, soft whiskey, distinctively malty and with hints of toffee and vanilla. The finish continues that flavor, running to soft and sweet before ending on a decidedly woody, dry note. When I began writing about the whiskey industry in 2013, it became apparent the seemingly simple question ‘ What is the most popular Irish whiskey?‘ was a bit more complex than one might expect. Malt whiskey is made from a mashbill of 100 percent malted barley. If it is made in a single distillery, it can be called a single malt whiskey — similar to the regulations that govern the more recognized single malt industry in Scotland. Tullamore D.E.W. Original is aged and matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. 7. Connemara Peated Single Malt – an acquired taste Credit: commons.wikimedia.org

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Description: In the glass, Paddy’s has a hue of straw-gold, and the color of burnished copper. Legs are moderate at 80-proof.