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Vodka can be made from almost anything. We’ve tested those made from potatoes, grains, grapes and even sugarcane. This is then fermented, before being distilled (often multiple times) to remove impurities — look out for this on the label. Boyle, Judith (20 June 2023). "A short history of Irish Poitín". RTÉ Brainstorm . Retrieved 20 June 2023. Irish poteen? It it a bird, is it a plane? Is it a flavoured vodka, is it a whiskey? I took a deep breath: ‘History rhubarb rhubarb, taxation rhubarb rhubarb, illegal rhubarb rhubarb…’ all the time, out of the corner of my eye I could seethe certificate the International Wine & Spirit Competition awarding our poteen a silver. ‘Rhubarb, rhubarb…’ Itonly made things worse. Poitín was the titular subject matter of the 1978 film Poitín (Film) which was the first feature film entirely in Gaeilge.
This week a car load of unannounced German tourists turned uplooking fora tour. Here two things need explaining, firstlywe are not open to the public and secondly we are in quite possibly the ugliest industrial unit in Ireland. As they staggered, blinking towards the door, I could see this was not quite the ‘Irish Distillery Experience’ they were expecting. For the sake of strained Irish-German relations I showed them around (which didn’t take long) andthey askeda great question:
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Poteen must to distilled at a strength not exceeding 94.7%’ Right there and overnight, just about every commercial poteen was madeillegal. Because dirty secret: most commercial poteen is actually flavoured vodka re-distilled from96% ethanol. So this was a good call. After all distilling to 96% in a bog isn’t very traditional, but then I guess neither is 94.7%. Next up is filtering, which gives vodka its clean mouthfeel. Although some craft distillers choose to skip this step altogether to impart a more unique flavour.
Poitín was generally produced in remote rural areas, away from the interference of the law. A mash was created and fermented before the distillation began. Stills were often set up on land boundaries so the issue of ownership could be disputed. Before the introduction of bottled gas, the fire to heat the wash was provided by turf. Smoke was a giveaway for the police, so windy, broken weather was chosen to disperse the smoke. The still was heated and attended to for several days to allow the runs to go through. So what do you do when youhave to define what iseffectively a first cousin of modern Irish whiskey, but yourdefinition has to insure that it can never be mistaken for modern Irish whiskey. Well you get a Technical File that’s the linguistic equivalent of sawing a lady in half. However, the notion of "legal poitín" has been viewed as an oxymoron by some, one writer observing, "If you see a product labelled 'poteen' in an airport or a bar, it's simply a white duty-paid Irish schnapps. By definition, poteen is illegal and can't be sold." [9]
Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special. Our panel – made up of 10-accredited spirits experts and vodka-loving consumers – put 20 vodkas to the test. Each was tried neat and blind, to avoid brand bias, then followed by some water to dilute and soften the alcohol and bring out the core flavours.
Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family. At the parliament at Drogheda in 1556, a requirement for a licence to distill spirits was introduced. [6] [7] Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together. Currently, our vodka flavours correspond to team colours. We don't currently offer different flavours in different bottles, however we may offer this in the future. They were on the lookout for clean, crisp vodkas, with a smooth mouthfeel and well-integrated alcohol.
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Kings of the Moonshiners; Illicit Distillers Who Ruled in 'Irishtown' ". The New York Times. 18 March 1894. p.16. Poitín may occupy 'a special place' but it is not safe". The Irish Times. 17 June 2004. Archived from the original on 11 June 2014 . Retrieved 22 February 2013. Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in. SoIrish poteen isno longer a flavoured vodka… oh… except when it is. Because poteenin production since1997 and distilled at a strength above 94.7% is still permitted. Beacuse after 18 yearsthose producers had a reasonable expection that they would be allowed to continue, and no doubt the fear of a legal challenge to the Technical File brought folk out in a sweat and we have our first fudge.
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