Kilbeggan a better irish blended whiskey drink spirits. The finest grain and malt whiskeys are blended together for a smooth, sweet taste and lovely malt finish, a characteristic of our pot still that is over 180 year old and still at the heart of kilbeggan irish. I recently picked up the revamped kilbeggan distilling co irish whiskey collection at my local kilbeggan distillery in westmeath flag bearer to the beamsuntory owned sister cooley distillery in louth where the bulk of the whiskey is made. Honey, malt, vanilla, citrus, fresh grass, barley dough. A visit to the kilbeggan distillery in ireland alcademics. Kilbeggan distillery introduces an irish whiskey containing rye. One of the distilleries that succumbed during the 20 th century was kilbeggan distillery, one of the oldest distilleries in ireland. This book primarily covers irish whiskey production and the major distilleries, but youll also learn about irish whiskey cocktails, irish whiskey history, and more. Southern foodways alliance ask even the most committed spirits aficionado about the contributions of women to the bourbon, scotch and irish whiskey industry, and youll probably draw a blank. Its marvelous to witness the revival of this historic style of whiskey. Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Even more recently, they decided to drop the age statement and replaced the 8 year old with this one, the kilbeggan single grain irish whiskey. This is due partly to the dominance of scotch and bourbon, but also to the market prominence of irish whiskey brands like jameson and bushmills.
This irish whiskey is carefully distilled at kilbeggan distillery, ireland. The most positive thing i can say about the 2 gingers irish whiskey is that it tastes better than its cousin the kilbeggan blended irish whiskey. It has a solid claim too, considering it was opened in 1757, putting it a few years ahead of jameson and probably bushmills. Its as if whiskey were the lifeblood of the people. Adistillery was first established in kilbeggan in 1757 when there was a proliferation of small distillers setting up in the midlands. Kilbeggan is known for their unique irish blends, but their kilbeggan 8 is a smooth and gentle single grain whiskey. Kilbeggan distillery formerly brusna distillery and lockes distillery is an irish whiskey distillery situated on the river brosna in kilbeggan, county westmeath, ireland. Kilbeggan distilling co miniature irish whiskey collection. These lessons cover the many facets of irish whiskey. Locke had a history in the distilling business and kept kilbeggan going for decades to come. The whiskey was created as a tribute to the town of kilbeggan, as a way to celebrate the distillerys and the towns history and passion for whiskeymaking. Setting the project on its path towards greatness, kilbeggan really flourished under the stewardship of john lock, who purchased the distillery in 1843.
Irish whiskey has a rich and storied history thats almost as fun to read about as. Extremely good quality for its quite affordable price. Another entrant into the oldest distillery in the world debate is the old kilbeggan distillery. Originally created as a tax dodge malted barley attracted duty, unmalted did not so distillers used. Named after the distillery of the same name dating back to 1757, this is an elegant, sweet and malty blend.
Do drop in and buy some of irish homemade cakes jams or bread you will enjoy so much. Buy kilbeggan traditional irish whiskey caskers kilbeggan distillery, irelands oldest operating distillery, was founded by matthias mcmanus in 1757 on the banks of the river brosna, where there is an abundance of the three essential ingredients for making whiskey water, grains and turf. The spirit is doubledistilled and aged in used bourbon barrels for at least. Although the very popular jameson 12 year is a very pleasant product, theres an entire world out there of interesting and unique irish whiskey offerings. They were an integral part of this history and im delighted their story is finally being told. Its unfortunate that irish whiskey is often seen as the ugly little red headed step child of the whiskey world irish whiskey used to be the widest consumed form of whiskey in the world, but a trifecta of misfortunate events including prohibition in the us, getting cut off from serving the british empire and missing the boat on the column still relegated. Shake, and strain into a collins glass filled with fresh ice. Whiskey scene kilbeggan single pot still is the ultimate.
Kilbeggan single grain irish whiskey is adored for its spicy, hazelnuts, cinnamon and fruit flavor notes. As stated before, it is named for the distillery rather than actually made there. Irelands history of whiskey distilling is long and rich of ups and downs. The company started distilling again in 2007, and single pot still is their fourth major release, joining a blended whiskey, single grain and a rye. The brand predates the reactivation of the distillery, and as a blended irish whiskey, much of the content comes from whiskey types that cannot even be made at kilbeggan. Made from 100 percent malted barley, this whiskey is produced by a single distillery in a pot still. Kilbeggan irish whiskey, however, is a creature of a different lineage. Theres no holiday where irish whiskey is more at the centerpiece than st. A history of distilling, the spirit trade and excise controls in ireland. Kilbeggan is aged for at least 3 years or sometimes longer in exbourbon barrels at the warehouse at the old kilbeggan site.
Kilbeggan traditional irish whiskey verkostung youtube. The palate has notes of honey and malt, and it has a quick, light finish. Beating them all to the punch, however, was kilbeggan s irish whiskey small batch rye. The old kilbeggan distillery is located in the midlands of ireland and is now over 250. Every drop of whiskey that runs through that is steeped in irish whiskey history. Kilbeggan distilling company introduces kilbeggan single pot. It has a great origin story, a nicely composed aroma, palate and finish and i wanted to like it, but it came together so light and thin i. It is smooth, yet distinctly flavorful and it seems to me that it is a very pure and properly produced whiskey. The locke family and the distilling industry in kilbeggan published in 18th19th century social perspectives, 18th19th century history, 20th century social perspectives, 20thcentury contemporary history, features, issue 2 summer 1993, volume 1. Kilbeggan single grain, its most recent release, hit u.
Its distilled twice, instead of thrice like many irish whiskies. The kilbeggan distillery in county westmeath is the oldest distillery in the world, dating back to 1757. In the glass, this irish whiskey is yellow gold, with aromas of grain, toffee, nuts, vanilla and cereal. Here are some recommendations for each category of irish whiskey in order of. Actually, kilbeggans long up and down history is one of the longest histories in all of whiskey distillery historydom. An elegant spin on the classic whiskey sour, the kilbeggan secret sour uses irish whiskey, lemon and grapefruit. The companys importance to the irish whiskey story cannot be overestimated not least its revival of a muchloved brand in kilbeggan. They bought the building and brought the distillery back to life. The history of irish whiskey there is a strong connection between the history of distilling in ireland and the history of the island itself. The combination of american prohibition, the irish war of independence, two world wars, and the northern ireland conflict was too much for the irish distilling industry to bear. Kilbeggan irish whiskey kilbeggan is a blend of malt and grain whiskies produced by cooley distillery. The kilbeggan distillery was founded in 1757 and is the oldest licensed distillery in irelandthough that kind of claim should always be accompanied by an asterisk or two. Kilbeggan whiskey kilbeggan distillery irish whiskey. Kilbeggan irish whiskey first appeared as a john lockes brand over 100 years ago and was sold successfully until lockes distillery ceased production in the 1950s.
Irish whiskeys popularity was soaring in the last quarter of the 1800s, and thanks. Its certainly on its last legsit wont last foreverbut its got so much history and heritage. Whisky shops online whisky books whisky forum add to favourites. Kilbeggans new single pot still irish whiskey is a nod to. What makes irish whiskey different from the products of those countries. Like most irish people, kilbeggan is easy going and approachable, but with its own distinctive style. This is a single grain whiskey, which means that it has been made at a single location with malted barley and at least one other grain.
While the idea of irish rye may sound like the irish whiskey industry scrambling to cash in on not just its own rising popularity, but that of american rye whiskey as well, its actually. There has been a positive explosion of irish single pot still whiskey on the market. After trim castle we continued on to kilbeggan distillery passing by tyrrellspass castle. Kilbeggan, the oldest licensed distillery in ireland, founded in 1757 though there was a break in the mid1900s. A man named matthias mcmanus founded a licensed distillery on the kilbeggan site in 1757. This is a small castle but well worth a stop off and have a coffee. But all was not lost, and like a phoenix from the ashes, kilbeggan rose again, with the help of yet another irish whiskey dynasty, the teeling family. Like most irish people, kilbeggan is easy going and approachable but with its own distinctive style. The more modern parts of the distillery are working and are producing fine irish whiskey. We took a nice spin to visit the castle stayed off the motorways.
Much appreciation to kilbeggan for crafting such a superb whiskey. So let the record show that kilbeggan irish whiskey is old. Kilbeggan small batch rye is the first irish whiskey fully distilled and. A lovely irish whiskey, quite soft and smooth both on the nose and on the palette.
Actually, kilbeggan s long up and down history is one of the longest histories in all of whiskey distillery historydom. The distillery also provided pot still whiskey to the northern irish blenders who. And for a long timeperhaps most of whiskeys historyirish whiskey was known to be the finest whiskey in the world. A small pot still distillery, the licence to distil dates to 1757, a copy of which can be seen in the distillery. The kilbeggan distillery, on the other hand, got its license and began. Adistillery was first established in kilbeggan in 1757 when there was a. Kilbeggan was formerly made at the kilbeggan distillery, but is now produced at the cooley distillery, in the traditional irish way. I must say after years of looking for an exceptional whiskey that i can enjoy, it is great that i found this one. Irish whiskey brand ambassador for kilbeggan distilling company. Pot still is such a quintessential irish style of whiskey, said michael egan, u. Kilbeggan distillery experience attractions museums. Kilbeggan irish whiskey learn more flaviar whiskey club. Formerly titled 40minute irish whiskey guide, this book will teach you all you.
A trip to this wellknown county westmeath attraction will enable you to discover the history of authentic artisan irish whiskey, as well as sample it for yourself. If you have an interest in irish whiskey and just maybe your mouth waters at the very sight of your favorite bottle your trip to ireland cant be complete without taking at least one present day irish whiskey distillery tour. It is believed that irish monks brought the technique of distilling perfumes back from their travels to the mediterranean countries about a. Kilbeggan single pot still irish whiskey where its from. Sincere thanks to kilbeggan and savona communications for the sample. Enter your email address below, you will be notified when this product is available. Kilbeggan is surrounded by the gently rolling esker riada, the linear sand hills that stretch across the irish midlands, which were left by retreating glaciers at the end of the last ice age. There are lots of things that make irish whiskey unique from its long history to the irish whiskey act passed in 1980. Blends account for 90 percent of all irish whiskey production, including the most famous brands like jameson and kilbeggan.
In july, the distillery released kilbeggan single grain irish whiskey. The present day irish whiskey distillery tour tenon tours. Kilbeggan is a blended irish whiskey made at cooley distillery in county louth. Like most of the great irish distilleries, the kilbeggan story is. The finest grain and malt whiskeys are blended together for a smooth, sweet taste and lovely malt finish, a characteristic of their pot still that is over 180 year old and still at the heart of kilbeggan irish whiskey.
In this distillery you will experience the irish whisky making business first hand how it was done in the 19th century. In kilbeggan s case, the distillery has occupied the site since its very beginning, and though there have been several ownership changes, it operated continuously from 1757 until the mid 1950s. The shape of that still, egan explains, is what gives kilbeggan its distinctive light, creamy flavor. It is famous as the location of the oldest recorded incidence of a tornado in europe. This differentiates it from other irish blends like jameson and powers, which contain irish single potstill whiskey instead of just malt. Its history is also, as far as distillery histories go, a steadfastly irish one. In 1887, the distillery was visited by alfred barnard, a british writer, as research for his book, the whiskey distilleries of the united kingdom. Kilbeggan distillery is an irish whiskey distillery situated on the river brosna in kilbeggan. Prnewswire kilbeggan distilling company continues to revive irish whiskey history and tradition with the limitededition release of. Officially founded in 1757 in county westmeath, killbeggan distillery made whiskey for 200 years using pot stills, and ran its distillery on power generated by an onsite waterwheel. The current kilbeggan is a blend of cooley grain whiskey and malt whiskey. That distillery was founded in 1757 by matthew macmanus. I think so, toosort of like an irish version of a whiskey full monty or billy elliot.
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