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 Encyclopedia topic: Irish whiskey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Like Scotch, there is single malt whiskey (additional info and facts about single malt whiskey) (100% malted barley distilled in a pot still (additional info and facts about pot still)) and grain whiskey (grains distilled in a column still (additional info and facts about column still)).
Unique to Irish whiskey, to which there is no Scotch counterpart, is pure pot still whiskey (additional info and facts about pure pot still whiskey) (100% barley, both malted and unmalted, distilled in a pot still).
Irish whiskey is believed to be one of the earliest distilled beverages in Europe dating to the mid-12th century (see Distilled beverage (additional info and facts about Distilled beverage)).
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/i/ir/irish_whiskey.htm   (521 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Irish whiskey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The word whiskey comes from the Irish term "uisce beatha" which translates as "water of life" ("uisce" is pronounced ish-ka).
Single malt whiskey, sometimes spelled whisky, is an alcoholic beverage which comes from a single distillery, in which all the grain used for the mash has been malted.
Irish whiskey is believed to be one of the earliest distilled beverages in Europe dating to the mid-12th century (see Distilled beverage).
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Irish-whiskey   (814 words)

  
 Spirits: Irish Whiskey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Irish whiskey outsold Scotch whisky in most markets because it was lighter in body.
The Irish distillers, pot still users to a man, were slow to respond to the rise of blended Scotch whisky with its column-distilled, smooth grain whisky component.
Irish whiskeys, both blended and malt, are usually triple distilled through both column and pot stills, although there are a few exclusively pot-distilled brands.
www.tastings.com /spirits/irish.html   (578 words)

  
 AllAboutIrish - WhiskEy
It is said that whiskey has been made in Ireland since the Irish monks brought the distillation process back from the Middle East.
The whiskey is next triple distilled, meaning that the alcohol is separated from the water and the liquids alcohol content goes from 8.5 percent to 80 percent.
New whiskey companies are springing up, and new whiskeys appearing on the market, such as Clontarf Whiskey.
www.allaboutirish.com /library/foodbev/whiskey.shtm   (458 words)

  
 Irish Whiskey Whisky Distilleries in Ireland Irish Distillery Guide
Cooley is the only Irish whiskey distillery established in the entire 20th century and is now the only Irish-owned independent whiskey distillery.
The first drop of recorded whiskey of any kind, history tells us, was produced on the Auld Sod by Irish monks somewhere back in the Middle Ages around the 7th or 8th century.
The Irish Whiskey Act of 1980 states that: The spirits have to be distilled in the Republic of Ireland or in Northern Ireland and that the spirits have been matured in wooden casks in a warehouse in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for a period of no less than 3 years.
www.bostonirishpubs.com /irishwhiskey.html   (767 words)

  
 Cocktail Times | Tasting Irish Whiskey
The whiskey's appearance should be a guide to how it has been matured and for how long, since the color comes from the wood.
Older whiskeys (more than 20 years) or whiskeys aged in sherry can be damaged by the addition of too much water; the aromas break up and the flavor becomes flat.
The aroma of a whiskey is called the "nose." To determine the nose, tilt the glass, swirl the whiskey and inhale slowly.
www.cocktailtimes.com /dictionary/irish_tasting.shtml   (396 words)

  
 Kashrut.com - Kosher Medicine
Whiskey must be aged a minimum of two to four years in wood barrels.
Liqueurs include flavored whiskeys, brandies, neutral grain spirits and rums that are colored and flavored with a variety of ingredients such as fruit, chocolate, coffee, peppermints, cream or with combined flavors.
Since whiskey is a highly taxed commodity, the liquor industry looks for different legal avenues to lower their tax while not compromising the quality of their product.
www.kashrut.com /articles/liquor   (2458 words)

  
 Washingtonian Online - Whiskies
The only legal requirements for calling a spirit Irish whiskey, he explained, are that it must be made in Ireland, must be made from grain, and must be aged in wood for at least three years.
Irish whiskies differ from other whiskies in that they usually are made from a blend of malted and unmalted barley.
Irish whiskey, like Scotch, is aged in barrels formerly used for bourbon, but also often in sherry and port casks.
www.washingtonian.com /dining/whiskies.html   (712 words)

  
 Tullamore Dew - a special Irish whiskey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Irish whiskey is unique in that unmalted barley is used in the distilling process.
This contributes to the distinctive character of Irish whiskey: the clear barley taste is evident among the complex flavours in the glass.
Irish whiskey has to mature in oak casks for a legal minimum of three years.
www.tullamoredew.com /special.htm   (209 words)

  
 Irish Whiskey
Many a proud Irishman claims the inventor of whiskey to be Saint Patrick himself, way back from the fifth century.
Irish whiskey, like scotch, is a barley derivative.
With the exception of the Irish coffee, Irish whiskey isn't recommended as a cocktail mixer.
www.internetwines.com /spirits-irish.html   (75 words)

  
 osMoz
Although not as famous as its Scottish counterpart, Irish whiskey alone is worth a trip to Ireland.
In any case, the whiskey’s aromas are so rooted in their native island that tasting them is a journey in itself.
Because of the tremendous Irish Diaspora and the acquisition of the main brands by major foreign corporations, Irish whiskey is now enjoyed worldwide, often mixed into a tempting Irish coffee.
www.osmoz.com /statique/mag/n12/htm/route/routeparf.asp   (542 words)

  
 Restaurant Report - Bourbon Glossary
Blended Whiskey: A blend of which at least 20% is 100 proof straight whiskey.
It is Straight Bourbon Whiskey, made at one time and in one location, that has been aged in government-supervised warehouses for at least 4 years, than bottled at 100 proof.
Most Irish Whiskey is a blend of several whiskeys of different ages.
www.restaurantreport.com /Features/ft_bourbonglossary.html   (625 words)

  
 Irish Whiskey Merchants - Potstill.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Traditional potstill Irish whiskey, as in Redbreast 12YO and Green Spot, is made of a mixture of malted and unmalted barley.
Cooley`s pot still whiskey, as in Tyrconnell, is single malt distilled in a pot still.
Whiskey was sold by the cask to pubs which then bottled it with their own label.
www.potstill.com /irish.html   (468 words)

  
 Cooley Irish Whiskey - Irelands only independent Irish Whiskey Distillery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey first appeared as a John Locke's brand over 100 years ago and was sold successfully until Locke's distillery ceased production in the 1950's.
Drawing on centuries of tradition and craft, Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey is distilled from the purest clear water and the finest malted Irish barley and maize, gently matured for long years in oak casks in the ancient warehouses in Kilbeggan and skilfully blended to create a whiskey of unique smoothness, character and balance.
Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey can be served neat, on the rocks or with water to taste.
www.cooleywhiskey.com /_products/kilbeggan.shtml   (296 words)

  
 How Irish Whiskey (Whisky)is made
Irish Whiskeys, however, are usually but not always triple distilled.
Once again the process of making Irish or Scotch is similar in that during the final stage of the process the whiskes is transfered intto casks to mature for the required number of years, three is the legal minimum, but some whiskeys are left for many years more.
Whiskey, with an "e" is how the generic word is spelled when unconnected to a brand name.
www.emeraldtiger.com /general/irishvscots.htm   (303 words)

  
 Irish Whiskey and Scotch Malt Whisky Merchants - Potstill.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Most Irish is distilled three times which should make it a smoother drink, however some Scotch is also triple distilled.
Some Irish is only distilled twice, like Scotch and there is also peated Irish whiskey.
What makes traditional Irish potstill different is that instead of using just malted barley, a mixture of malted and un-malted barley is used.
www.potstill.com   (146 words)

  
 The Whisky Exchange   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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 Premium Whiskeys of Ireland - Welcome to the Premium Whiskey Club
The whiskey world which is about to unfold before you is the most ancient in the world, and yet it is part of today’s life.
The premium whiskeys of Irish Distillers are among the finest whiskeys in the world.
We spend many years preparing and nurturing fine whiskeys until they are ready to be released from our care to be bottled and presented for you to savour.
www.premiumwhiskeys.com   (298 words)

  
 Shrine to Spirits - Whiskey
Whiskey is a common base for a lot of liqueurs, which can be found here and on the liqueurs page.
A "special old" Irish whiskey, from Bushmills, this is 80% single malt blended with a single grain whiskey.
This 12 year old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky is hyped as elegant and sophisticated, "with the most complex aroma of any malt." It has a light and delicate smell, and a light and delicate taste, lightly smoky.
www.physics.uq.edu.au /people/nieminen/whiskey.html   (2593 words)

  
 [clam's corner] · · · drinks
Irish whiskey Hot, fresh fl coffee Whipped cream Divide orange liqueur and sugar in two irish coffee glasses, warm in a microwave.
Irish Mist beer serve in beer mug Mellow Yellow 1 1/2 oz.
Irish Cream Liqueur 1 3/4 cups of your favorite liquor (Irish whiskey, brandy, rum, bourbon, scotch or rye whiskey) 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 cup (1/2 pint) whipping or light cream 4 eggs (only Grade A clean, uncracked eggs) 2 tbsp.
www.escape.com /~clam/misc/drink.html   (6127 words)

  
 Making Irish Drinks Like Irish Coffee
The whiskey of the Irish bears a resemblance to Scotch whiskey and for good reason.
The Irish probably brought the distillation process to the west coast of Scotland during their efforts to Christianize the Scots.
But Irish whiskey and only Irish whiskey is responsible for the flavor (and corresponding warming jolt) to be found in Irish Coffee.
www.texascooking.com /features/mar99irishdrinks.htm   (663 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | Wiltshire | Rare whiskey has £100K price tag
The bottles, a single malt and whiskey liqueur, were produced by the Nun's Island Distillery in Galway, Ireland, at the turn of the 20th Century.
The shop owner, who has been selling whiskey for more than 20 years, discovered the bottle had once been owned by a member of the Persse family, the last owners of the Nun's Island Distillery.
But as Nun's Island closed in 1914, it could mean the whiskeys were distilled as far back as the late 1890s.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/newsFeedXML/moreover/-/1/hi/england/wiltshire/4155766.stm   (373 words)

  
 Uisce Whiskey Kitchen Recipes Irish culture and customs - World Cultures European
This was true of many Irish households - the man would do his drinking at the pub and the priest would do his drinking in private, as would be the case in wealthier homes where whiskey was considered a lot more respectable than either wine or stout.
In any event, whiskey was widely distilled in Ireland by the 15th century, and during the 16th century, it had earned a remarkable reputation, as evidenced by the following excerpt from a pamphlet called "The Commodities of Aqua Vita." It was written by Richard Stanihurst, an Anglo-Irish writer.
The malt for Irish whiskey is dried in a closed kiln and not over open peat fires which give Scotch its smoky flavor.
www.irishcultureandcustoms.com /2Kitch/aUisce.html   (744 words)

  
 Prestons Drogheda Millennium Irish Malt Whiskey
Drogheda's part in whiskey distilling history is assured and we have brought this back to life for you to enjoy in the form of this unique and once off project.
The whiskey was distilled in a traditional copper pot still and finally matured for many long unhurried years deep within the bonded warehouse.
Mid-way through the maturation period, one of the last full bottles of Preston's whiskey known to survive was added to the cask, infusing this unusual and very rare whiskey with a sense of place and history.
homepage.eircom.net /~prestondrogheda   (417 words)

  
 Irish Whiskeys or (Whiskys)
Black Bush is a premier blended whiskey with a malty nose whose nutty flavours are rounded off by a sherry sweet finish.
Paddy Old Irish Whiskey is Light and fresh being one of the softest of all Irish Whiskeys due to the low percentage of pot still content.
Although distilling began in 1757 Locke's Irish Whiskey is named after the 19th century family who took over the running of the Distillery in Kilbeggan in 1843.
www.emeraldtiger.com /general/whiskeys.htm   (677 words)

  
 Whiskey - Whiskey Blue Bar in New York
Whiskey, or whisky, is made from the fermented mash of grains, such as barley, rye, corn, Bourbon · Rye whiskey · Tennessee whiskey · Blended whiskey
Whiskey is a common base for a lot of liqueurs, which can be found here and on the Want to know more about whiskey?
Jonathon Whiskey is a small independent label run in Leeds by us folks here at Norman Records which specialises in high quality split 7" records.
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 Midleton Irish Whiskey Distillery Ireland
Situated in Co. Cork Midleton distillery is responsible for the majority of all Irish Whiskey produced in Ireland today.
The newly formed Irish Distillers Group decided that a new all purpose distillery would be built and Midleton with it room for expansion was chosen as the site.
The opening of the new Midleton Distillery was impressive, whilst the new distillery was being built the workers continued their craft in the old distillery buildings.
www.classicwhiskey.com /distilleries/midleton.htm   (281 words)

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