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DRINK Irish 6 wonderful Irish whiskeys for St Patrick’s Day cele- brations
1. Jameson Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey, £25.50 (70cl), Tesco
The gem in Ireland’s library of best selling whiskies, Jameson leads the pack as the world’s best selling Irish whiskey.A great entry-level, this triple distilled blend with its trademark smooth, soft, drink-me-now style is instantly inviting with its floral aromas, sweet, spicy vanilla notes, hint of honey and gentle touch of sherry lingering on the finish.
By Sam Wylie-Harris, PA
Saluted the world over, and landing on a Monday (March 17) this year – cue a long weekend – St Patrick’s Day celebrations rarely come in small measures, and with the holiday taking place during the final weekend of the Six Nations Rugby, it’s a great excuse to step up your Irish whiskey game. Lovingly crafted from three simple ingredients – water, yeast and grains – with barley, wheat and corn key players in Irish whiskey – from blends, to single malts, to single pot still – and with such a diverse spectrum of styles, there’s lots to discover. As Dawn Davies, buying director,The Whisky Exchange, puts it:“Irish whiskies can be incredibly approachable, with fruit-driven characters that make them a great place to begin a whiskey journey.” “There are some excellent modern distilleries across the country alongside more established producers – and we’ve seen a return to the traditional single pot still style that disappeared in the Eighties, with fun twists such as unusual cask finishes.” While Irish whiskey is great to sip neat, she says they also make excellent highballs when mixed with soda and plenty of ice.
2. Dunville’s 1808 Blended Irish Whiskey, £36.50,The Whisky Exchange
Bringing everything to the party, this blend of grain, malt and pot still whiskey impresses with its fruity, spicy notes with vanilla oak at its core; underpinned by peppery, spicy biscuity flavours and zesty, lemony twang on the lingering finish. Cited as a modern, blended whiskey, it’s bold and beautiful.
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