Paddy Irish Whisky, 700ml

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Irish Distillers completes sale of Paddy Irish Whiskey to US company". RTE. 18 May 2016 . Retrieved 17 August 2018. The story of Paddy began when the North Mall Distillery first began producing whiskey in County Cork in the south of Ireland in 1779. It was later acquired in a merger to become part of the Cork Distilleries Company and produced various products, including the Map of Ireland brand of whiskey. The distillery was merged with three other entities to create the Cork Distillers Company in 1867. I was admittedly somewhat surprised when Paddy’s popped up in the US. I was gifted a bottle of this whiskey from a friend upon return from Ireland almost 20 years ago, and to be honest, I didn’t think it was worth the trip.

Both Jameson and Paddy’s are blended Irish whiskeys. But a significant difference between these two brands is that Paddy’s is a combination of grain, malt and pot still whiskeys, while Jameson is a combination of grain and pot still whiskeys. Distillation & Production Grain whiskey describes a sub-category of Irish whiskey that can be made from a mash of any combination of grains. By tradition and practice, these whiskeys are traditionally made from a majority of either corn or wheat. The preference between the two often comes down to international grain commodity prices, with the cheaper of the two being chosen to reduce input costs. A portion of malted barley is also added to a grain whiskey mash to induce the saccharification of grains during the cooking phase. 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.The large whiskey production centers in Ireland utilized massive copper pot stills and crafted the art of triple distillation — distilling the liquids three times as opposed to the more traditional and cost-effective double distillation. The extra distillation gave Irish whiskey a smooth, mellow and refined flavor profile appreciated throughout the whiskey-drinking world.

Pernod-Ricard Prevails in Battle for Irish Distillers". The New York Times. 25 November 1988 . Retrieved 17 August 2018. The answer to the question ‘ What’s the best Irish whiskey in Ireland?‘ is obviously open to subjective personal preference. But Paddy’s nod as 2020’s Gold Medal winner in the Blended Irish Whiskey category at the 2020 International Whisky Competition gives it a peg on which to hang its hat. Mashbills a b c "Irish Distillers, a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard, has confirmed the sale of Paddy Irish Whiskey to US-based spirits producer Sazerac". The Drinks Business. 18 May 2016 . Retrieved 17 August 2018.Admittedly, not the most complex Whiskey in the world, but then, not intended to be either. If it can be had for a reasonable price in your location, then it certainly deserves a spot in your cabinet. For me, it is the Irish analogue of Seagrams 7. It is drinkable on its own or however you might serve it. It makes a fine whiskey drink (try it in an old fashioned) and isn’t likely to offend with coke, ginger ale or seven-up.

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.orgWelcome to our Irish whiskey introduction to two powerhouse brands: Jameson and Paddy Irish whiskeys. Barley Barley wine Corn Mageu Pozol Tejuino Tesgüino Millet Oshikundu Tongba Rice Agkud Amazake Apo Beopju Brem Choujiu Chuak Dansul Gwaha-ju Hariya Makgeolli Mijiu Mirin Pangasi Rice wine Rượu cần Sake Sato Shaoxing wine Sonti Tapai Tapuy Rye Kvass Sorghum Pendhā Multiple grains Ale Ara Beer Boza Huangjiu