Irish Whiskey
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Irish whiskey is produced across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland using malted and unmalted barley, with triple distillation in copper pot stills being the dominant method and a legal minimum of three years aging in wood. Single pot still whiskey, a style unique to Ireland combining malted and unmalted barley in a single distillation, defines the richly textured, spiced expressions from Redbreast and Midleton, while single grain production at Teeling relies on column distillation for a lighter, more approachable character. Sherry cask maturation shapes much of the dried fruit and nutmeg character found in Yellow Spot 12 Year Old. Redbreast 12 Year Old represents the accessible entry into pot still whiskey, while Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy and Midleton Very Rare 2022 reflect the upper register of the distillery's aged, blended pot still craft.
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Irish whiskey is produced across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland using malted and unmalted barley, with triple distillation in copper pot stills being the dominant method and a legal minimum of three years aging in wood. Single pot still whiskey, a style unique to Ireland combining malted and unmalted barley in a single distillation, defines the richly textured, spiced expressions from Redbreast and Midleton, while single grain production at Teeling relies on column distillation for a lighter, more approachable character. Sherry cask maturation shapes much of the dried fruit and nutmeg character found in Yellow Spot 12 Year Old. Redbreast 12 Year Old represents the accessible entry into pot still whiskey, while Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy and Midleton Very Rare 2022 reflect the upper register of the distillery's aged, blended pot still craft.
