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Be regaled by the stories of Cork's long forgotten whiskey brands
and distilleries.
Taste Cork Distilleries Co. Old Irish Pure Pot Still Whisky as available in Cork over 100 years ago.
Sample discontinued expressions like Hewitt's Irish Whiskey and a rare 10 year old Paddy expression from the late 1950's, early 1960's.
Toast, to his very name, a dram of Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy and be one of the first to enjoy the 30th Anniversary Edition of Midleton Very Rare, the very first to bear the signature of Master Distiller Brian Nation.
Whiskeys
1. Current Paddy Irish Whiskey Blend
NOSE
Apple, Green Apple, Vanilla, Spice, Malt, Caramel
PALATE
Creamy, Huge Pot Still followed by spices, Honey, Mellow Fruits, Vanilla
COMMENTS
"Surprisingly good"
2. Paddy 10 Year Old Irish Whisky (1950's)
NOSE
Leather, Dark Chocolate, Musky, Caramel, Liquorice, Meaty, Vanilla, Raisins, Oak,
Earthy, Nutty, Banana, Nutmeg, Tobacco, Apple
PALATE
Rich, Full Mouthfeel, Meaty, Fusel-Heavy, Oily, Very Smooth, Creamy, Citrus, Rum-like, Musky, Long lingering finish
COMMENTS
"Pot Still through and through", "No need for water", "God I'd pay for this one"
3. Cork Distilleries Company Pure Pot Still Irish Whisky (Paddy Centenary Limited Edition)
NOSE
Fresh Aromas, Green Apples, Pear, Berries, Fruit Bomb, Citrus Fruit, Vanilla, Toffee, Honey, Raisin, Malt Sweetness, Floral, Bubble Gum, Pine
PALATE
Smooth, Pear, Apple, Citrus Fruits, Vanilla, Pepper, Spicy Oak, Long spicy finish,
COMMENTS
"Fruit Bomb", "Small drop of water makes big difference", "Water explodes the fruit", "I'd drink it all day"
4. Hewitt's Irish Whisky Blend (1970's)
NOSE
Medicinal, Slightly Meaty, Peat, Mint, Light Muskiness, Caramel, Scotch-like, Burned Wood, Banana, Malt, Vanilla,
Honey, Rose Water, Carnations, Apple and Lemon Drops
PALATE
Medium peatiness, Smooth, Oily, Cinnamon, Earthy, Bog, Orange, Honey with a blast of smoke, Mouth coating, Long finish
COMMENTS
"Delicous", "Less peaty with water", "Can't decide between honey and peat", "Not a fan although delighted to have tried it"
5. Murphy's Premium Irish Whiskey Blend
NOSE
Light, Floral, Vanilla, Peach, Malt, Vanilla, Sweet Grain, New-cut grass, Apple, Orange blossom, Fresh, Cereal, Barley
PALATE
Smooth, Sweet, Beer-like, Slight fruit - peach, lime, honey, Short finish, back of the throat spice"
COMMENTS
"Heading to neutral, obviously a blend", "Smooth but tasteless", "Flavour disappears quite quickly", "No way 50% malt"
6. Barry Crockett Legacy Pot Still Irish Whiskey
NOSE
Fruity, Mango, Citrus Fruit, Vanilla, Caramel, Bourbon Oak, Malt, Barley
PALATE
Smooth, Fruit, Mango, Toffee, Caramel, Irish Cream, Oak, Spicy
COMMENTS
"Light & delicate yet with an after-bite", "Pure Midleton pot still", "Slight citrus with water"
7. Midleton Very Rare Blended Irish Whiskey
NOSE
Orchard Apples, Slight Cinnamon, Caramel, Slight Oak, Sweet, Spice, Slight Toffee
PALATE
Sweet, Oily, Warming Spice, Woody element, Caramel, Toffee, Irish Cream, Apple, Slight Cinnamon
COMMENTS
"Smooth Mild Spice", "Easy drinking whiskey", "My first ever Midleton Rare, well done Brian", "Smooth, very smooth - great taste"
