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Celtic Crossing Irish Liqueur

Posted by 80proof On July - 10 - 2009

celticcrossingIreland. A truly unique liqueur, Celtic Crossing reflects the spirit of the Irish. Made from a secret recipe from deep within the heart of Ireland, a smooth crossing of Irish whiskey, cognac and soft notes of honey. This is a distinct and soft flavor.

Tasting Notes: An exceptionally light body and velvety smooth texture. Its delicate bouquet is laced with the aromas of honey, vanilla and toasted oak. Sumptuous palate featuring the flavors of honey, spice and whiskey. The finish is delectably long, warm and flavorful.

“Celtic Crossing is a guaranteed crowd pleaser… it has an exceptionally light body and velvety smooth texture… its sumptuous palate features the flavors of honey spice and dram-sized taste of whiskey - a creative marvel.” - Robert Plotkin, The Bartender’s Companion



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Clontarf Irish Whiskey

Posted by 80proof On July - 10 - 2009

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Premium Irish Whiskey, Clontarf is named after the famous Battle of Clontarf where High King Brian Boru defeated the mighty Viking army.


Introducing a new-fashioned approach to Irish whiskey, Clontarf takes an old craft and gives it a modern personality.
Using the finest grains and pure Irish spring water, Clontarf Classic Blend is triple distilled and aged to smooth perfection in bourbon barrels.

It has a velvety soft nose with hints of toffee. Its taste is lush and full textured and it finishes with lingering subtle vanilla notes bolstered by the late arrival of intriguing spice.

Gold Medal - BTI International Review of Spirits


Money Magazine - “Field Test Winner.”


Santé Magazine - Gold Star Award



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Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey

Posted by 80proof On July - 10 - 2009

k95-new-labelIreland. The Knappogue Castle is one of the few single malt whiskeys from Ireland.


The Knappogue Castle legacy began with a man named Mark Edwin Andrews nearly half a century ago. His Knappogue Castle 1951, named after the castle in Ireland that he owned, is the oldest and rarest Irish whiskey in the world.

His son, Mark, continues his father’s legacy by selecting the finest Irish single malt, aging it to perfection and bottling it on a vintage basis.


Knappogue Castle 1995 is the latest in a series of award-winning, vintage dated single malts under the Knappogue label. It was triple distilled one batch at a time in copper pot stills, aged in bourbon casks and bottled in 2007.

Spicy and complex with graceful, lovely flavors of toasted vanilla, grass, sweet herbs, lavender and honeysuckle.

Platinum Medal - World Beverage Competition


Gold Medal - BTI International Review of Spirits


Rated: 95, Classic -
Anthony Dias Blue, Patterson’s Tasting Panel

FDR AWARDS “BEST OF CATEGORY” - New York Spirits Awards 2009



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Georgia Moon Corn Whiskey

Posted by 80proof On July - 10 - 2009

moonA corn spirit entirely devoid of colour (but not of flavour!) due to an ageing period guaranteed less than thirty days! A treat for any drinker who thinks they’ve tried everything.


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Georgia Moon is clear, and upon twisting off the cap - the potent tang of sour liquor, followed by the smell of sweet corn. Take your first belt directly out of the Mason jar, as nature intended, and find that the taste is a bit sour too, especially in comparison with the sweetness of bourbon and other American whiskeys. It isn’t unpleasant, however. Swish it around in your mouth and marvel at the straightforward and simple taste.



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Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey

Posted by 80proof On March - 24 - 2009

crockThe origins of Tullamore Dew - ‘the legendary Irish whiskey’ - can be traced back to 1829 when the Tullamore Distillery was founded in Tullamore, County Offaly by Michael Molloy. The name derives from Tulach Mhór meaning ‘big hill’ - which is in the heart of Ireland’s finest grain growing region. Daniel E Williams was the major influence on the development of the distillery. His initials, D-E-W, inspired the whiskey to be named ‘Tullamore Dew’ with the slogan “Give every man his Dew”

There’s no substitute for discovering this quintessentially Irish whiskey for yourself. Perhaps you’re enjoying a glass of Tullamore Dew while sitting by an open fire in an Irish pub, sharing the company of old friends. Maybe you’re enjoying the lively atmosphere of a modern city bar, or relaxing at home. Wherever you are, settle back and savour a glass or two to discover this whiskey with hidden depths.

Sip it slowly - with the merest splash of water to open the flavours - and it will reward you with the secrets of its gentle Irish character.
How the experts describe Tullamore Dew, one of Ireland’s finest whiskies. “Easily drinkable …subtle, smooth with a pleasant maltiness …a lemon grass finish and gently appetising”

Notice first how the true flavour of golden barley is there in the glass, retained through careful drying in enclosed kilns (rather than over smoky fires used by others).
Enjoy its sheer purity - a clear, clean taste that can only be achieved by distilling not the usual twice, but three times.
Finally, look for the “charred wood undertones” - a sign that Tullamore Dew has been aged in fine quality oak casks until mature.

This specially created ceramic crock (pictured) is sealed with a cork and comes with its own porcelain stopper.

Rated: Double Gold Medal - World Spirits Competition

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Rittenhouse Single Barrel 21 Year Old Rye

Posted by 80proof On March - 24 - 2009

ritten21Prior to Prohibition, rye was the preeminent American Whiskey. Now Heaven Hill Distilleries celebrates rye’s renaissance with this old time, non-chill filtered bottling of Rittenhouse Rye Very Rare Straight Rye Whisky drawn from a single perfect barrel.

A full 21 years of aging makes this rye bold and spicy with a smooth, lingering finish. Discover the most flavorful of American Whiskey styles.

Rye whiskey has enjoyed a significant renaissance in the last two years, with consumers rediscovering America’s original native whiskey and its distinctive sharp, spicy and fruity taste. Heaven Hill, as one of three distilleries that has kept producing rye annually, has gained significant notoriety for its rye whiskeys.

Gold Medal: San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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Red Breast Irish Whiskey

Posted by 80proof On March - 24 - 2009

redbreastUnique among whiskeys, Redbreast is a ‘Single’ unblended, pure pot still Irish whiskey which has been triple distilled in oak casks for not less than twelve years. This uncompromising dedication to authenticity and quality gives Redbreast a traditional smooth mellow character and a taste which is full flavoured and assertive but not over-robust.”

Redbreast is a very special whiskey within the Irish Distillers fortified as it’s the only 12 year old Pure Pot Still available. It was first launched in 1939 as the brand name given to the pot still whiskey supplied by Jameson to whiskey bonders before bottling at the distillery became the norm in 1968. Stocks of whiskey in bonders’ stores petered out, and thus Redbreast all but disappeared until its re-launch by the distillery in the 1990s as a single pot still whiskey. This pure pot still whiskey is matured for a minimum of 12 years in sherry casks and Bourbon barrels. Like all good pot still whiskeys, it is strongly flavoured and assertive, making it a rare treat for the connoisseur of fine old whiskey.

Redbreast 12 Year Old was awarded the overall trophy for the second consecutive year in the International Wine & Spirits competition. Also Winner of Double Gold at the 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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Jack Daniel Single Barrel Whiskey

Posted by 80proof On March - 24 - 2009

jackbottleJack Daniel Single Barrel Whiskey was once a privilege reserved for Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller. Exploring the nuances of whiskey from a single barrel. Today, connoisseurs around the world can savor this experience on their own.


Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, the world’s first charcoal mellowed single barrel Tennessee Whiskey, allows whiskey aficionados to sample the work of individual barrels, comparing the subtle differences imbued by each barrel’s unique oak wood and aging experience.

What is it about one barrel that can so effortlessly create one unique flavor? Every barrel of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel absorbs its own personality and character from its charred White American Oak barrel and its special location in the warehouse.

The full flavorful character and dark amber color of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel comes, in part, from aging the whiskey barrels in the upper floors of the warehouses where the spirit enjoys a more intense maturation.

Though every bottle is charcoal mellowed and crafted by the Jack Daniel Distillery, each bottle of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey yields a subtle taste difference, and bears a neckband with its rick, barrel number and individual bottling date.

“With Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 we’ve always promised the same fine mellow sipping taste Mr. Jack first distilled and the world has come to expect,” according to Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Jimmy Bedford. “Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel allows us to share with connoisseurs the individual taste of single barrels of our charcoal mellowed whiskey.”

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Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey

Posted by 80proof On March - 24 - 2009

midletonThis has eclipsed and redefined the perception of Irish Whiskey. Astonishing.’ Peter Mulryan, Whiskey Critic

Midleton Very Rare, a magnificent blend of the finest distillates hand-picked by the Master Distiller, Barry Crockett, is one of Ireland’s most exclusive whiskeys. Whiskeys from the old Midleton distillery have always been acknowledged as special. Thus, this top Irish whiskey takes its name from the east Cork distillery town.


This whiskey is aged between 12 and 25 years, and is matured exclusively in seasoned Bourbon barrels. Midleton Very Rare was launched in 1984 to celebrate the whiskeys of the Midleton distillery, and a new vintage has been released every year since then.

Each bottle carries its own individual number and the signature of our Master Distiller. This annual release of a new vintage is a departure for the whiskeys of Irish Distillers where consistency from year to year is highly valued. The individual nature of the selection process for each vintage of Midleton Very Rare means that each year’s vintage provides its own character.


Prized among collectors, we know of very few collections of all vintages since the first in 1984.

Winner of Gold at the 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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Danfield’s Private Reserve Whisky

Posted by 80proof On March - 24 - 2009

danfield1Danfield’s Master Blender, with his exclusive “Blending at Birth” process, expertly blends the finest whiskies available to instill the smooth taste unique to Danfield’s Private Reserve. Born in Alberta, Canada, this superior premium whisky is bred from the finest ingredients that nature has to offer - rye, corn, malted barley and pure Rocky Mountain water.

A premium 10 year old Canadian Whisky with unmatched smoothness and just the right touch of smokey, vanilla oak character.

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