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What is made up of an Irish Whiskey aside from the fact that it came from Ireland? Some say that is the delicacy, softness and the fruitiness that best express Irish whiskeys. What also makes Irish Whisky unique is the traditional triple distillation making the Irish whisky not of a quality that is the bottom of a barrel. There are several common types of whiskeys in Ireland which are Single Malt, Single Grain and Blended Whiskey. An Irish Whisky is made up of malted barley or a combination of unmalted and malted barley and other cereal grains such as rye, wheat and oats. The difference between scotch and whiskey is that with scotch the malt is dried having a solid floor, not allowing the smoke from whatever source of fuel to come in contact with the grain. So in whisky, this eliminates the certain “smoky” taste allowing whiskey compare to scotch a lot more smoother. Whisky is a most likely drink for those who drink scotch and bourbon, however its popularity in the united states is quite limited. Originally whisky had been recorded back in Ireland in 1405 at a time when it was being distilled by monks. Whiskey’s Chemistry Whiskey and other distilled beverages such as rum and cognac are different types of beverages that has a huge range of flavouring compounds that have 200 to 300 can be defined or detected in chemical analysis. The chemical compound in flavouring such as carboxylic acids, carbonyl compounds, alcohols, and their esters, sulphur and nitrogen containing compounds and phenolic compounds, oxygen and terpenes-containing heterocycle compounds and a couple of fatty acids. The nitrogen compounds seen in this matter are picolines, pyridines and pyrazines. The Health Effects of Whisky Since whisky is commonly related to that of wine, whisky shares the same health benefits of that to wine. Many researches have concluded that the main beneficial substance is the alcohol itself although in totality it has not been proven yet of which compounds specifically is beneficial for the health. However, too much of alcoholic beverages can deem be harmful for the body especially on essential organs like the liver and a change of developing neck and head cancers. Method of Irish Whisky Processing Most often than not Irish whiskeys follow a process of being distilled 3 times according to a traditional way of distilling that uses a method which is column stills for the grain whiskey that is used in making Irish blends. In Irish ways of making whiskey, it is by law that whiskey should be aged in wooden casks for some time that is not less than 3 years. Usually in practice, it would be, it would be around three to four times within a period. Malt that is unpeated is always used and the only main exception is being Connemara Peated Malt whiskey. In this article I have listed down six of the top renowned whiskies of Ireland. These are the the type of whiskeys that you can actually buy to bring home to friends and relatives. It is with Irish pride that you succumb to the taste of smooth Irish whisky. IRISH WHISKEY BRANDS
The Redbreast 12 years old is an Irish Whisky that is blended and had been produced in Old Middleton Distillery and this 12 year old cost from $30 - $40. It is said that this drink has a fruit bowl scent of strawberries, brown banana, pears, cloves and vanilla. It is rich and complex but still is easy to drink and quite classy. In some reviews this delightful triple distilled Irish put whisky has a complex spicy, slightly oily aroma that has some toasted wood notes evident. The taste itself is flavoured and comfident, it is blended with spices and sherry and toasted notes evident.
This Green Spot is catering to the true and loyal Irish whiskey drinkers that seem like a Round Tower to an archaeologist. It is beautifully kept and is almost living to the olden times of Ireland making it a hard drink to catch sometimes. However, once you find this drink, you would savour every drop of it. It has been compared to finding a gold at the end of the rainbow. Yes, it is that good. Green Spot have outlived the hundred of wine merchants and distiller of dated way back. As businesses had merged and closed and most of other distiller have chosen not to compete with powerful distiller of the country. So the fight of the fittest had ended leading to only one left and the sole survivor was that of Green Spot. Until in the 1920’s where other distillers have been born, but Green Spot had taken the spot of a well treasured whiskey. One of the reasons of why this Whisky is hard to find is because it had only made around 500 cases in a yearly basis, perhaps with the reason that they want to preserve its quality. Most of it is just landed mostly on it’s home market. But the best place to find Green Spot is a place where most of the stock is being sold, at Mitchell’s shop at 21, Kildare Street Dublin. Green Spot is enjoying is existence as being the very last and only pure Irish Pot Still in existence. However when Middle came back to the shelves, Green Spot will be known as one of the finest Pot Still there is that it had been long running pot still of all times.
Tullamore had been first distilled in 1829 that was made in a small town of Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland and now is currently being produced by Irish Distillers Ltd. In Midleton County Cork and had been marketed by Cantrell and Cochrane. The name came from the initials of it’s owner who is Daniel E Williams which is what D.E.W. stands for. His home address at that time was in Dew Park and after his death Irish Mist had been founded by the same company. Tullamore Dew is also one of Ireland’s favorite whiskeys. It has a distinctive, accessible taste over ice or with a little water. It is a subtle smooth taste of wood undertones in pleasant maltiness and with the natural flavoring of golden barley.
Some of the good trait this whisky has is that you can expect it to be impeccably balanced, drinkable and elegant. The distiller manager that is Barry Crocket wouldn’t put his signature of approval on the bottle if he thinks otherwise. Like Green Spot, Middleton is also one of the rarest Irish Whiskey there is. Its name is in founding memory out of celebration of Middleton Distillery. Where most of its knowing matured in sherry casks.
It may seem like another Irish Whisky, but behold the taste that unravels of this whisky bottle that had been produced in 1780. It is one of the original main Dublin Whiskies, Jameson is now distilled in Cork, although its vatting still takes place in Dublin. There are around 22 million bottles are being sold annually and is not just known in Ireland but is known and is best selling in around the world.
James Power was just a coaching in keeper of the Thomas Street in Dublin. It was only accidental and without his knowledge of how successful his next business venture would be. In 1791 he founded a small distillery when he converted a hostelry into a distillery. Eventually his son John joined him in business making the label in to James Power and Son in 1809. However the company had been limited under the name of John Power and Son as the father still remained in charge. Some of the whiskies that are related would be Paddy, Powers and Tullamore Dew. The business continued on in its success and in 1823 John Power made a bold move of a 500 gallon still that has an annual output of some 33,000 gallons of whiskey annually. It was the start of something big and lifted the company with a profit that was ten fold. Now that you have taken a glimpse of a couple of the Best Irish Whiskeys. May you sit down and relax as you take a couple of sip of Ireland’s finest Whiskeys that are rich in history culture and brands that are behind the names of brave distillers who out stood the test of time. So remember this list of great Irish Whiskey brand for you to find as you travel and explore the country itself. It is one of Ireland’s greatest treasures and one fine gift to bring to friends and family who enjoy an occasional whiskey. Enjoy drinking the finest whiskeys of Ireland and cheers to you all.
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