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Roe & Co Citra IPA Cask Finish blended Irish whiskey Review

Roe & Co Citra IPA Cask Finish blended Irish whiskey Review

There has been an experimental brewery at St James’s Gate for over a hundred years and today the Open Gate Brewery enables Guinness brewers to explore new recipes, interpret old ones and experiment freely to bring exciting new beers to life. The Open Gate Citra IPA is one of the most applauded beers to be introduced by the brewers at the Open Gate Brewery the home of innovation and experimentation at St. James’s Gate.

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Roe & Co Antwerpen Stout Cask Finish Blended Irish Whiskey

Roe & Co Antwerpen Stout Cask Finish Blended Irish Whiskey

Roe & Co distillers have partnered with the Guinness Open Gate Brewery to showcase the best of the Dublin 8 neighbourhood by creating a unique expression of Irish whiskey and two experimental beers. Testing and experimenting to see what would happen next in the world of flavour surrounding beer and whiskey, Roe & Co’s Master Blender, Caroline Martin, collaborated with the Head Brewer at Guinness Open Gate Brewery, Peter Simpson, created something truly unique.

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Roe & Co and Guinness Open Gate Brewery Release Cask & Keg

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey Has Teamed Up With The Guinness Open Gate Brewery, The Distillery’s Real Life Dublin 8 Neighbour To Release A New Whiskey Exclusively Available At Roe & Co Distillery

Behind the doors of The Roe & Co Distillery, in the heart of Dublin’s whiskey district, something magical has been happening over the last several months. A marriage of sorts between Cask and Keg. Given this was once the Guinness Power Station, it was a matter of time before real-life neighbours Guinness Open Gate Brewery and Roe & Co came together to create something truly special. This December, they’re ready to share their latest innovative releases with the island of Ireland. 

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ROE & CO DISTILLERY’S LUXURY GIFT OFFERING

ROE & CO DISTILLERY’S LUXURY GIFT OFFERING

Roe & Co have adapted their ecommerce offering that will give whiskey lovers a range of exciting and uniquely tailored products and services online. We know people are looking for unique ways to entertain themselves at home, especially during the holiday season. Roe & Co will ensure that each person will be transported on a journey of taste and discovery through their exciting offerings and gifts online.

It’s never too late to start honing those cocktail making skills and Roe & Co has just the solution with gifts to suit all tastes this Christmas. From the whiskey lover to the bartender in the making, there’s something for everyone.

For the budding bartender in your life, gift them to something a little different this year with the Roe & Co Ultimate Cocktail Set (€250), filled with everything one needs to make the most delicious festive beverages.

For those who like things a little straight up, Roe & Co’s Old-Fashioned Kit (€50) is just the solution with custom made Roe & Co glassware and bar-ware to compliment any occasion at home across the holidays.

Roe & Co Barrel & Whiskey Kit

There’s always one loved one that’s so hard to buy for (or surprise!), but fret not, Roe & Co has you covered with their Roe & Co Barrel & Whiskey Kit (€240) made from handcrafted Hungarian Oak Takoji. Why not make it that extra bit personal by engraving their name or a special message on the barrel.

Roe & Co Distillery’s online shop is full to the barrel with luxury gifts to give to friends and family this Christmas. With a full and vast range of Irish Whiskey, Cocktail Kits, Glassware and Limited-Edition Sets, there’s something for everyone. The final day to order in time for Christmas is Thursday the 17th, so make sure you get your last-minute Christmas shopping done before then!

Every Whiskey Tells a Story, What Will Yours Be?

Sláinte from The Whiskey Trail – EatDrinkExplore – by Paul Kavanagh

Irish Whiskey Bourbon and Scotch Cigar Pairings

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Try Irish Whiskey, bourbons, Scotch whisky, rye whiskey and Japanese whisky with hand selected cigars!

Cigars can be paired with most spirits. Bourbon, Scotch whisky, cognac and rum will be some of your best choices. An Old Fashioned cocktail featuring rye whiskey or a smokey scotch whisky is my go to favorite. But of course Irish whiskey is always my preference, if you made me choose I’d go with the list below. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Midleton Very Rare 2020 Whiskey Review

Midleton Very Rare 2020 Whiskey Review

The Pinnacle of Irish Whiskey, MIDLETON VERY RARE 2020

Irish Distillers, maker of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys, has unveiled the eagerly awaited Midleton Very Rare 2020, a unique parting gift from former Master Distiller Brian Nation.

In his final days as Master Distiller, Brian continued the long-standing tradition of hand-selecting whiskeys reserved for this coveted annual expression from Midleton Distillery’s exceptional inventory for the last time. The result heralds the 37th edition in the world-renowned range.

Chosen from the most outstanding quality single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys laid down over the past four decades in Midleton, Co Cork, Midleton Very Rare 2020 showcases an expression of whiskeys aged from 13 to 35 years in lightly charred ex-bourbon American oak barrels.  

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Rebel Yell Cognac Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey Review

Rebel Yell Cognac Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey Review

Rebel yell straight bourbon whiskey is distilled and aged in Napoleon and XO cognac casks.

For more than 150 years, Rebel Bourbon has remained true to its rebellious roots. That’s probably why it feels right at home at Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky. Since 2018, the distillery has been making a name for itself in Bourbon Country by honoring tradition but doing whiskey differently.

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Old Ezra 7 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Review

Old Ezra 7 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Review

Ezra Brooks is Probably The Best Value Bourbon on the Market and Punching Above It’s Weight in Flavour.

A Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Ezra Brooks is one of the most well known American bourbon’s distilling genuine Kentucky spirit since 1957. This bourbon is the high end of the Ezra Brooks line, an old name in bourbon. The spirit is distilled at Heaven Hill and aged in Luxco’s warehouses in Louisville. In 2018, it found a new home in Bardstown the Bourbon Capital of the World. Known as Lux Row Distillers, so named because of the distinct row of trees on the historic property, the distillery boasts more than 18,000 square feet, six barrel warehouses, and a 43-foot custom copper still for Ezra Brooks and its bourbons-in-crime Rebel Bourbon, David Nicholson, and Blood Oath.

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Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Bordeaux Cask Whiskey Review

Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Bordeaux Cask Whiskey Review

Knappogue Castle Cask Finish Series Aged in French Oak Casks from The Chateau Pichon Baron Winery

I’m a big fan of wine cask finishes and anytime I get to try something different I jump at the chance. Irish Whiskey brands have deep roots and connections with the French wine industry. But when I heard that Knappogue had plans to collaborate with Chateau Pichon I knew someting special was about to hit the shelves. This is a very limited edition and only 1100 bottles were released. The casks used here are the best of the best, offering flavours of red grapes with a medium body, sweet tannin’s, good acidity and balanced. Nice black cherry fruits, cassis, cedar wood and leathery spices are to be discovered. These strong flavors are complemented to perfection by this premium Single Malt.

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