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] Paddy whiskey is distilled three times and matured in oak casks for up to seven years. [11] Compared with other Irish whiskeys, Paddy has a comparatively low pot still content and a high malt content in its blend. [12] Writers’ Tears is a blend of single pot still and single malt whiskeys. It is one of the newer whiskies on our list, and it pays tribute to Ireland’s long history of brilliant and miserable writers – hence the name. Paddy Irish Whiskey is an instantly recognizable Irish whiskey as it contains a map of Ireland on its label. It is a triple-distilled blended whiskey, which has been distilled in Cork ever since 1779.

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Everyone knows that maturity and ageing play a significant role in the taste of whiskey so it should come as no surprise that the Redbreast 12-year-old is an extremely popular Irish whiskey.Irish Distillers completes sale of Paddy Irish Whiskey to US company". RTE. 18 May 2016 . Retrieved 17 August 2018.

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Redbreast finds itself high on our list of the top five most expensive Irish whiskies. 4. Midleton – a fancy drink Credit: commons.wikimedia.org This is the go-to drink of choice for the majority of whiskey drinkers as, not only is it a well-known brand, but it offers an extremely smooth taste with vanilla and nutty flavours. Pernod-Ricard Prevails in Battle for Irish Distillers". The New York Times. 25 November 1988 . Retrieved 17 August 2018. Paddy is a brand of blended Irish whiskey produced by the Irish Distillers subsidiary of Pernod Ricard. As of 2016, Paddy is the fourth largest-selling Irish whiskey in the World. [1] History [ edit ] 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.Finish: On the short side. Here the acetone / paint-thinner notes finally show. Mild nuttiness and a bit of bitter charcoal. In 2020, Paddy's was named the Best Blended Irish Whiskey at the International Whiskey Competition. The whiskey also earned a silver medal and second place for Best Irish Whiskey at the event. [10] Blend [ edit ] Redbreast is renowned for its full-flavoured creamy and fruity taste that teases a hint of sherry. It gives you a long-lasting taste that is best enjoyed with a small bit of water, which will truly open up the potential of its flavour. Paddy Whiskey is allowed to mature in oak casks for seven years, and its high malt content has given it the reputation of being one of Ireland’s smoothest and best Irish whiskey brands. 1. Jameson Irish Whiskey – the best Irish whiskey brand Credit: commons.wikimedia.org Powers Gold Label is a special edition release of the standard Powers Gold Label spirit and happens to be regarded as one of the best Irish whiskey brands on the market.

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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 ] 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 Under the deal, Irish Distillers would continue to produce Paddy Irish Whiskey at its Midleton Distillery in Co Cork under a long-term supply agreement with “no impact on roles at Irish Distillers” and all employees maintaining their posts under “current terms and conditions”. It is understood Sazerac, which owns over 450 brands worldwide, including Southern Comfort spiced whiskey, Fireball whiskey and Buffalo Trace bourbon, has approached distilleries in Ireland with a view to either forming a joint venture or acquiring a distillery to create a brand home for Paddy. McGuire, E.B. (1973). Irish Whiskey: A history of Distilling, the Spirit Trade, and Excise Controls in Ireland. Dublin: Gill and Macmillan. pp.375–381. ISBN 0064947017.Palate: Syrupy body. Again grain-forward, with a bit more tongue burn than I expected at 40% ABV. Sweet, with a lot of cereals, honey, and a hint of cocoa nibs. Townsend, Brian (1999). The Lost Distilleries of Ireland. Glasgow: Neil Wilson Publishing. ISBN 1897784872. An industry source said most brands in the sector, like Sazerac, would be keen to develop their own distillery.

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In 2018, Sazerac subsidiary Hi-Spirits took over the distribution in Ireland of Paddy Irish Whiskey from Irish Distillers. The source added they believed Sazerac would be looking for a reasonably large distillery as it could aspire to become a brand selling half-a-million cases. They said said there is quite a bit of interest overseas in Irish whiskey, adding the move by Sazerac to find a new location for Paddy would make sense.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