Is Pogues whiskey any good?
The Pogues blend is 50/50 grain and single malt and is very young, having been matured for only three years and a day. But that doesn’t seem to have done much harm to the liquid, which, although not being too complex, considering the age, is quite impressive.
Who makes the Pogues whiskey?
West Cork distillers
West Cork distillers, the company that created The Pogues Irish Whiskey, is one of Ireland’s last independent distillers.
Where is West Cork whiskey made?
Skibbereen
The West Cork distillery resides on Skibbereen, West Cork. Started in 2003 as a pet project of John O’ Connell, Denis McCarthy and Ger McCarthy in Union Hall, West Cork, WCD started distilling Whiskey, Poitin, Vodka and Gin.
Is Bushmills Irish Whiskey?
Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey is a blend of our own triple distilled malt whiskey and a lighter grain whiskey and has picked up 36 awards this year alone. You’ll notice it’s rich, smooth warming taste almost instantly.
Who owns the Pogues Irish whiskey?
Halewood International
Halewood International has today announced that it has acquired a 50% stake in Irish whiskey brand The Pogues. The British drinks manufacturer and distributor has bought the stake from seven members of the band of the same name, who retain the remaining 50% stake in the brand. The sale was completed in February 2016.
What is Monkey Shoulder whisky?
Monkey Shoulder Scotch is a superb blended malt whisky from William Grant, made with single malts from three famous Speyside distilleries. The result is a smooth, creamy, supple and very malty Scotch which works superbly well neat, over ice, or in whisky cocktails (where it really excels).
How many single malt whisky are there?
Single MaltScotch Whisky Currently there are around 90 operating malt whisky distilleries in Scotland – it is difficult to be precise, since sometimes distilleries go out of production for periods, in order to balance stock levels. Single malts from a further 30-odd now closed distilleries may still be found.
Is West Cork a good whiskey?
West Cork Irish Whiskey Classic Blend After the malt, the burn subsides to a delicious buttery taste and feel. This has a fantastic mouth feel for only being 80 proof. The flavors are so light that water or rocks would ruin the whiskey. I’d argue that this is under proof, I’d really love to see it at 90 or 100 proof.
Who owns West Cork?
It has often been said about West Cork Distillers that we are a distillery built and run by the people, for the people. Based in Skibbereen, the company was founded in 2003 by childhood friends, John O’Connell, Denis McCarthy and Ger McCarthy and has since grown to a team of over 100 people.
Is Bushmills better than Jameson?
Bushmills is just a touch more complex than Jameson, while also being just a hint smoother. Woody flavors are a little more subtle here than in the Jameson. If you have a few more bucks to spend, the Bushmills Black Bush is a nice splurge, with a little more malted barley in the blend, and a little less grain whiskey.
Is Monkey shoulder a whiskey?
Monkey Shoulder 100% Malt Whisky Made for Mixing.
What kind of whiskey is the Pogues Irish whiskey?
The Pogues Irish Whiskey is supposedly the “highest malt-containing blended Irish whiskey, with 50% grain and 50% single malt” which, as we’ll see in the review, would definitely explain the richness of character I found in this whiskey.
Where to buy old Pogue whiskey in Maysville?
Appointments required. Visit our Shop page for online purchases of Old Pogue glassware and memorabilia and visit the Old Pogue Experience in downtown Maysville for a an exploration of Bourbon history as well as by-the-drink purchases. Please review our COVID guidelines before visiting: www.oldpogue.com/covid.
Is there a tour of the old Pogue Distillery?
Old Pogue offers tours (45 min) and retail (15 min) accommodations through the scheduler below. Appointments required. Visit our Shop page for online purchases of Old Pogue glassware and memorabilia and visit the Old Pogue Experience in downtown Maysville for a an exploration of Bourbon history as well as by-the-drink purchases.
What’s the very best of the Pogues out now?
All new The Very best of The Poguesout now! The Shout Factory has teamed up with The Pogues to put together a fantastic single-disk collection. Compiled with input from the band The Very best of The Poguesfeatures a comprehensive tour the band’s greatest tracks spanning their entire recording career.