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This is a deliciously fresh style whiskey with elegant aromas of honey comb, whole grain toast, and caramel hard...
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You already know what Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey tastes like. Now imagine award-winning Proper No. Twelve Irish...
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A master course in elegance, this traditional pot still whiskey invites with aromas of dried orchard fruit and...
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Redbreast is a rich, spicy single pot still Irish whiskey matured exclusively in first-fill Sherry and bourbon casks,...
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Intense and brooding nose rife with touches of caramel, blood orange, truffle, walnut liqueur, leather, and pipe...
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Grains, spice, and some of the nutty casks show through aromatically. A silken texture is wrapped around flavors of...
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This first limited release in the Iberian Series deploys a 12 to 22 month PX finish to great effect. Deeply fruity...
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Creamy, delightfully fragrant. Notes of soft spice and mellow spun sugar along with warm hints of spiced pears and...
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The 2022 Treinspoor is pure Swartland Tinta Barocca that includes 50% whole clusters, 20 to 28 days on the skins and...
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100% Assyrtiko grown in volcanic soils in the villages of Pyrgos and Imerovigli. Vines are 40-60 years old, grown on...
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An easy, elegant sipper, look for a gentle vanilla-caramel-almond profile on the nose and palate as well as a silky...
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Billed as a triple cask whiskey, the liquid was finished in barrels that previously held Sherry, Bourbon and Marsala....
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Enticingly, aromas of cedar, oak, and butterscotch sing from the glass. Flavors of fig, toasted grains, caramel, a...
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Nose: Vibrant notes of caramelised plums & golden sugar, gives way to wisps of dried nuts, coconut, stewed grapes,...
Assyrtiko Faro Irish Whiskey Tinta Barocca 750ml
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
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The Irish are hailed as being the original producers of whiskey in the British Isles, and their innovations and techniques were so successful, that neighbouring Scotland were quickly influenced by them in the 15th century. Centuries later, it was the Irish who brought whiskey to America, and their style of whiskey has since become popular all over the world.
However, it wasn’t always plain sailing for the Irish whiskey industry - from being a dominant force in the 19th century, whose produce was considered far superior to that of Scotland, political upheaval and war saw the Irish whiskey almost disappear forever in the early 20th century. Today, the Irish whiskey manufacturers are back on their feet, and they are once again proving that the original is often the best. With new distilleries opening every year, it is safe to say that Irish whiskey is very much back.
Irish whiskey differs from Scotch whisky in a number of ways, and not least the spelling - the extra ‘e’ was said to be added in the 19th century as a way of distancing the Irish drink from what they saw as an inferior Scottish product. Irish whiskey was traditionally made in enormous stills, as a way of ensuring consistency from bottle to bottle, and maintaining the quality and complexity their reputation was founded on. The typical tasting notes of fine Irish whiskey include apple and vanilla, alongside spicy and sweet touches of nutmeg and fresh hay, making this a highly pleasant and smooth drink, made for relaxation and stimulating conversation about times past.