Earthy aromas of aloe vera, banana bread, sweet caramel, white pepper, box fresh sneakers. Distilled on large whiskey pot stills retaining all character from raw ingredients, nothing added nor taken away. Ingredients: Potato, Malted Barley & Sugar Beet Molasses. Whilst making its mark as a cocktail ingredient Ban (meaning white in Irish) is best enjoyed as a boilermaker with a pint of the 'black stuff'.
Long before there was Irish whiskey there was poitin {potcheen}. Every distilled drink across the world from rum to gin, to vodka or absinthe, you name it, can trace its ancestry straight back to poitin. Nose: Slight in nature and might fool you. If you didn't know better you might sense a faint Riesling fragrance, no less. Oak, berried fruit, gooseberries and blackcurrants are in there. The Mountain Strength holds true with that extra headiness of the high alcohol. Where as a slight zest of orange and blueberry sweetness comes through in the Sherry Cask Finish. Taste: Creamy and mellow in the mouth and hangs on the tongue with a trace of lychees. There are hints of black, cracked pepper, especially so in the Mountain Strength. Some dried fruits show up in all three poitins, with dried apricots featuring in the Sherry Cask Finish. Touches of vanilla and toasty oak throughout also. A very full flavoured poitin that goes down nicely.
Glendalough - Poitin Mountain Strength 50cl Bottle-21680854251
Not for beginners perhaps but worthy for aficionados attention. If you like the Farmers Strength, then try this excellent one. 2006 International Wine & Spirit Competition. SILVER Medal (Best in Class). Traditional Irish Whey Distillate solely used. Distillate. The 96.0% vol. Irish Whey Distillate used results in a totally unique and remarkably soft delivery of the spirit on the palate, and an outstanding smooth finish. Knockeen Hills has achieved outstanding provenance as they are the only Irish Poteens produced, using Irish Whey dIstilled spirit. Colour. Clear. Nose. Densely fruity, immediately attractive and appealing citrus zest mingles with summer fruit aromas. At various times melon, pear drops, grape fruit, raspberry and boiled sweets emerge. Taste. With plenty of water, this makes a refreshing long drink. Drunk neat, this exceptionally very high volume quadruple distilled Irish spirit naturally provides an overwhelming kick and is certainly not recommended to ever take it in this fashion! However, when substantially diluted with the usual range of mixers the complexity is overwhelming, as is the case when used as a substitute cocktail spirit base. It is truly in a category of its own. Flavour: Warming and peppery, the initial shock subsides and a balanced fruitiness shows through. With water, the middle taste is long and reveals more fruit. Finish. Long lingering and warming, with a dry and spicy tail. Overview. It has all the characteristics of old fashioned Irish Poteen and would be appreciated by purists. Like the less strong poteens in this range, it is remarkably smooth very versatile in making smooth cocktails and has no 'after taste' burn.
Knockeen Hills - Extra-Gold Strength 90% 1 Litre Bottle-23202504417
2006 International Wine & Spirit Competition. SILVER Medal (Best in Class). Traditional Irish Whey Distillate solely used. Distillate. The Traditional Irish Whey Distillate results in a totally unique and remarkably soft delivery of the spirit on the palate, and an outstanding smooth finish. Knockeen Hills has achieved outstanding provenance as they are the only Irish Poteens produced, using Irish Whey dIstilled spirit. Colour. Clear. Nose. Densely fruity, immediately attractive and appealing citrus zest mingles with summer fruit aromas. At various times melon, pear drops, grape fruit, raspberry and boiled sweets emerge. Taste. With plenty of water this makes a refreshing long drink. Drunk neat, this exceptionally very high volume quadruple distilled Irish spirit naturally provides an overwhelming kick and is certainly not recommended to ever take it in this fashion! However, when substantially diluted with the usual range of mixers the complexity is overwhelming, as is the case, when used as a substitute cocktail spirit base. It is truly in a category of its own. Flavour: Warming and peppery, the initial shock subsides and a balanced fruitiness shows through. With water the middle taste is longer and reveals more fruit. Finish. Long lingering and warming, with a dry and spicy tail. Overview. It has all the characteristics of old fashioned Irish Poteen and would be appreciated by pureists. Like the less strong poteens in this range, it is remarkably smooth very versatile in making smooth cocktails and has no 'after taste' burn.
Knockeen Hills - Extra-Gold Strength 90% 50cl Bottle-23126278405
Not for beginners perhaps but worthy for aficionados attention. Like the Farmers Strength, then try this excellent one. 2006 International Wine & Spirit Competition. SILVER Medal (Best in Class). Traditional Irish Whey Distillate solely used. Distillate. The96.0% vol. Irish Whey Distillate used results in a totally unique and remarkably soft delivery of the spirit on the palate, and an outstanding smooth finish. Knockeen Hills has achieved outstanding provenance as they are the only Irish Poteens produced, using Irish Whey dIstilled spirit. Colour. Clear. Nose. Densely fruity, immediately attractive and appealing citrus zest mingles with summer fruit aromas. At various times melon, pear drops, grape fruit, raspberry and boiled sweets emerge. Taste. With plenty of water this makes a refreshing long drink. Drunk neat, this exceptionally very high volume quadruple distilled Irish spirit naturally provides an overwhelming kick and is certainly not recommended to ever take it in this fashion! However, when substantially diluted with the usual range of mixers the complexity is overwhelming, as is the case, when used as a substitute cocktail spirit base. It is truly in a category of its own. Flavour: Warming and peppery, the initial shock subsides and a balanced fruitiness shows through. With water the middle taste is longer and reveals more fruit. Finish. Long lingering and warming, with a dry and spicy tail. Overview. It has all the characteristics of old fashioned Irish Poteen and would be appreciated by purists. Like the less strong poteens in this range, it is remarkably smooth very versatile in making smooth cocktails and has no 'after taste' burn.
Knockeen Hills - Extra-Gold Strength 90% 70cl Bottle-26580134365
2006 International Wine & Spirit Competition. SILVER Medal (Best in Class). Traditional Irish Whey Distillate solely used. Distillate. The Traditional Irish Whey Distillate results in a totally unique and remarkably soft delivery of the spirit on the palate, and an outstanding smooth finish. Knockeen Hills has achieved outstanding provenance as they are the only Irish Poteens produced, using Irish Whey dIstilled spirit. Colour. Clear. Nose. Densely fruity, immediately attractive and appealing citrus zest mingles with summer fruit aromas. At various times melon, pear drops, grape fruit, raspberry and boiled sweets emerge. Taste. With plenty of water this makes a refreshing long drink. Drunk neat, this exceptionally very high volume quadruple distilled Irish spirit naturally provides an overwhelming kick and is certainly not recommended to ever take it in this fashion! However, when substantially diluted with the usual range of mixers the complexity is overwhelming, as is the case, when used as a substitute cocktail spirit base. It is truly in a category of its own. Flavour: Warming and peppery, the initial shock subsides and a balanced fruitiness shows through. With water the middle taste is longer and reveals more fruit. Finish. Long lingering and warming, with a dry and spicy tail. Overview. It has all the characteristics of old fashioned Irish Poteen and would be appreciated by pureists. Like the less strong poteens in this range, it is remarkably smooth very versatile in making smooth cocktails and has no 'after taste' burn.
Knockeen Hills - Extra-Gold Strength 90% Miniature 5cl Miniature-3069324379
Limited stock. 2012 USA Ultimate Spirits Challenge. Score 92 Points. Accolade: Excellent, Highly Recommended. IWSC Gold Medal 2003. 2003 International Wine & Spirit Competition: Gold Medal (Ireland's only 2003 spirit Gold Medal winner). Distillate. The Traditional Irish Whey Distillate results in a totally unique and remarkably soft delivery of the spirit on the palate, and an outstanding smooth finish. Knockeen Hills has achieved outstanding provenance as they are the only Irish Poteens produced, using Irish Whey dIstilled spirit. Colour. Clear. Nose. Slight vanilla scented, with a hint of sweetness and a full range of light fruits including melon and citrus. Taste. Drunk neat this triple-distilled Irish spirit provides a rich though crisp taste. With the usual range of mixers the complexity and smoothness shows through. As a replacement cocktail spirit base, its versatility is readily apparent, making an equally outstanding daiquiri, margarita, martini, screwdriver and Tom Collins. Finish. Slightly warming and a smooth finish. The slight essence of fruits is ever present. Profile. Clean, exceptional balance. Overview. It has a smooth delicate flavour and can be drunk neat in moderation, with mixers, or as a cocktail base, whereby the pleasant aftertaste lingers on. In 1997 the illegal status was removed by the Irish Government. In 2007 the EU conferred 'Geographical Indicative' protective status to Irish Poteen. Historical Background. Irish Poteen has been produced for several centuries and for nearly the last 300 years has been referred to as Ireland's Moonshine spirit. It achieved notoriety when home production was made illegal during the reign of Oliver Cromwell, to coerce the Irish population to buy inferior Crown Whiskey which had high taxes, to pay for the English costs of its war against Ireland and its occupation. In the 15th and 16th Century, Crown Agents, and in later times the Garda, could impose heavy fines and confiscate farm machi
Enjoys daddy-of-them-all-status in the world of poitin. Per Ireland prestige Food and Drink Magazine, November 2014 2012 USA Ultimate Spirits Challenge. Score 92 Points. Accolade: Excellent, Highly Recommended. IWSC Gold Medal 2003. 2003 International Wine & Spirit Competition: Gold Medal (Ireland's only 2003 spirit Gold Medal winner). Distillate. The Traditional Irish Whey Distillate results in a totally unique and remarkably soft delivery of the spirit on the palate, and an outstanding smooth finish. Knockeen Hills has achieved outstanding provenance as they are the only Irish Poteens produced, using Irish Whey dIstilled spirit. Colour. Clear. Nose. Slight vanilla scented, with a hint of sweetness and a full range of light fruits including melon and citrus. Taste. Drunk neat this triple-distilled Irish spirit provides a rich though crisp taste. With the usual range of mixers the complexity and smoothness shows through. As a replacement cocktail spirit base, its versatility is readily apparent, making an equally outstanding daiquiri, margarita, martini, screwdriver and Tom Collins. Finish. Slightly warming and a smooth finish. The slight essence of fruits is ever present. Profile. Clean, exceptional balance. Overview. It has a smooth delicate flavour and can be drunk neat in moderation, with mixers, or as a cocktail base, whereby the pleasant aftertaste lingers on. In 1997 the illegal status was removed by the Irish Government. In 2007 the EU conferred 'Geographical Indicative' protective status to Irish Poteen. Historical Background. Irish Poteen has been produced for several centuries and for nearly the last 300 years has been referred to as Ireland's Moonshine spirit. It achieved notoriety when home production was made illegal during the reign of Oliver Cromwell, to coerce the Irish population to buy inferior Crown Whiskey which had high taxes, to pay for the English costs of its war against Ireland and its occupation.
Knockeen Hills - Farmers Strength 60% 70cl Bottle-23294463245
2012 USA Ultimate Spirits Challenge. Score 92 Points. Accolade: Excellent, Highly Recommended. IWSC Gold Medal 2003. 2003 International Wine & Spirit Competition: Gold Medal (Ireland's only 2003 spirit Gold Medal winner). Distillate. The Traditional Irish Whey Distillate results in a totally unique and remarkably soft delivery of the spirit on the palate, and an outstanding smooth finish. Knockeen Hills has achieved outstanding provenance as they are the only Irish Poteens produced, using Irish Whey dIstilled spirit. Colour. Clear. Nose. Slight vanilla scented, with a hint of sweetness and a full range of light fruits including melon and citrus. Taste. Drunk neat this triple-distilled Irish spirit provides a rich though crisp taste. With the usual range of mixers the complexity and smoothness shows through. As a replacement cocktail spirit base, its versatility is readily apparent, making an equally outstanding daiquiri, margarita, martini, screwdriver and Tom Collins. Finish. Slightly warming and a smooth finish. The slight essence of fruits is ever present. Profile. Clean, exceptional balance. Overview. It has a smooth delicate flavour and can be drunk neat in moderation, with mixers, or as a cocktail base, whereby the pleasant aftertaste lingers on. In 1997 the illegal status was removed by the Irish Government. In 2007 the EU conferred 'Geographical Indicative' protective status to Irish Poteen. Historical Background. Irish Poteen has been produced for several centuries and for nearly the last 300 years has been referred to as Ireland's Moonshine spirit. It achieved notoriety when home production was made illegal during the reign of Oliver Cromwell, to coerce the Irish population to buy inferior Crown Whiskey which had high taxes, to pay for the English costs of its war against Ireland and its occupation. In the 15th and 16th Century, Crown Agents, and in later times the Garda, could impose heavy fines and confiscate farm machinery where sacks o
Knockeen Hills - Farmers Strength 60% Miniature 5cl Miniature-41568677
2008/2007 International Wine & Spirit Competitions. Silver Medal (Best in Class). Traditional Irish Whey Distillate. Distillate. The Traditional Irish Whey Distillate results in a totally unique and remarkably soft delivery of the spirit on the palate, and an outstanding smooth finish. Knockeen Hills has achieved outstanding provenance as they are the only Irish Poteens produced, using Irish Whey dIstilled spirit. Colour. Clear. Nose. Hint of melon and vanilla, followed by an olive flush. Yielding wild thyme, lemon zest and slightly balsamic to the nose. Taste. It is quite warm on ice, and refreshingly easy to drink, and more so than vodkas of lesser strength. Irish triple-distilled spirit provides an easy tasting drink with a variety of fruit juices and mixers. The additional strength as compared to the Farmers 60% vol. provides a noticeably exceptionally smooth substitute for main line spirits such as gin, tequila, rum vodka and whiskey, taken with usual mixers where appropriate. Outstanding as a contemporary cocktail base. Finish. Strong, crisp though particularly smooth.. Profile. Clean, complex balance. Overview. It is a stronger version of the Farmers Strength 60% vol, and will appeal to those who are used to drinking strong, though smooth spirits. It has much of the characteristics similar to the Farmers Strength, though a much more intense taste, but surprisingly no after-burn! In 1997 the illegal status was removed by the Irish Government. In 2007 the EU conferred 'Geographical Indicative' protective status to Irish Poteen. Historical Background. Irish Poteen has been produced for several centuries and for nearly the last 300 years has been referred to as Ireland's Moonshine spirit. It achieved notoriety when home production was made illegal during the reign of Oliver Cromwell, to coerce the Irish population to buy inferior Crown Whiskey which had high taxes, to pay for the English costs of its war against Ireland and its occupation. In the 15
2008/2007 International Wine & Spirit Competitions. Silver Medal (Best in Class). Traditional Irish Whey Distillate. Distillate. The Traditional Irish Whey Distillate results in a totally unique and remarkably soft delivery of the spirit on the palate, and an outstanding smooth finish. Knockeen Hills has achieved outstanding provenance as they are the only Irish Poteens produced, using Irish Whey dIstilled spirit. Colour. Clear. Nose. Hint of melon and vanilla, followed by an olive flush. Yielding wild thyme, lemon zest and slightly balsamic to the nose. Taste. It is quite warm on ice, and refreshingly easy to drink, and more so than vodkas of lesser strength. Irish triple-distilled spirit provides an easy tasting drink with a variety of fruit juices and mixers. The additional strength as compared to the Farmers 60% vol. provides a noticeably exceptionally smooth substitute for main line spirits such as gin, tequila, rum vodka and whiskey, taken with usual mixers where appropriate. Outstanding as a contemporary cocktail base. Finish. Strong, crisp though particularly smooth.. Profile. Clean, complex balance. Overview. It is a stronger version of the Farmers Strength 60% vol, and will appeal to those who are used to drinking strong, though smooth spirits. It has much of the characteristics similar to the Farmers Strength, though a much more intense taste, but surprisingly no after-burn! In 1997 the illegal status was removed by the Irish Government. In 2007 the EU conferred 'Geographical Indicative' protective status to Irish Poteen. Historical Background. Irish Poteen has been produced for several centuries and for nearly the last 300 years has been referred to as Ireland's Moonshine spirit. It achieved notoriety when home production was made illegal during the reign of Oliver Cromwell, to coerce the Irish population to buy inferior Crown Whiskey which had high taxes, to pay for the English costs of its war against Ireland and its oc
2008/2007 International Wine & Spirit Competitions. Silver Medal (Best in Class). Traditional Irish Whey Distillate. Distillate. The Traditional Irish Whey Distillate results in a totally unique and remarkably soft delivery of the spirit on the palate, and an outstanding smooth finish. Knockeen Hills has achieved outstanding provenance as they are the only Irish Poteens produced, using Irish Whey dIstilled spirit. Colour. Clear. Nose. Hint of melon and vanilla, followed by an olive flush. Yielding wild thyme, lemon zest and slightly balsamic to the nose. Taste. It is quite warm on ice, and refreshingly easy to drink, and more so than vodkas of lesser strength. Irish triple-distilled spirit provides an easy tasting drink with a variety of fruit juices and mixers. The additional strength as compared to the Farmers 60% vol. provides a noticeably exceptionally smooth substitute for main line spirits such as gin, tequila, rum vodka and whiskey, taken with usual mixers where appropriate. Outstanding as a contemporary cocktail base. Finish. Strong, crisp though particularly smooth.. Profile. Clean, complex balance. Overview. It is a stronger version of the Farmers Strength 60% vol, and will appeal to those who are used to drinking strong, though smooth spirits. It has much of the characteristics similar to the Farmers Strength, though a much more intense taste, but surprisingly no after-burn! In 1997 the illegal status was removed by the Irish Government. In 2007 the EU conferred 'Geographical Indicative' protective status to Irish Poteen. Historical Background. Irish Poteen has been produced for several centuries and for nearly the last 300 years has been referred to as Ireland's Moonshine spirit. It achieved notoriety when home production was made illegal during the reign of Oliver Cromwell, to coerce the Irish population to buy inferior Crown Whiskey which had high taxes, to pay for the English costs of its war against Ireland and its oc
Knockeen Hills - Gold Strength 70% Miniature 5cl Miniature-23233597697
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