Irish Distillers just lately introduced the launch of the world’s first 100% Irish rye whiskey, from its Powers model simply in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Powers Irish Rye (43.2% ABV) has been produced utilizing 100% Irish rye and matured in a mix of American virgin oak, first fill and refill casks.
The results of trials on the Midleton Distillery in Cork, Eire, Powers Irish Rye is alleged to be grounded within the heritage of the whiskey model, as Carol Quinn, Archivist at Irish Distillers, uncovered. Previous mash payments and recipes reveal that Powers experimented with rye over their historical past, whereas because the scientific data of distilling expanded all through the nineteenth century, they regularly strove to innovate with new strategies and processes.
On account of rye farming having all however disappeared in Eire, Powers commissioned the planting of rye crops solely for this newest launch. With a dedication to sustainable farming, the Cooney Furlong Farm in Co. Wexford provide 100% of the rye utilized in Powers Irish Rye. Situated only a quick distance from Edermine Home, the ancestral dwelling of the Powers household.
Commenting on the launch, Eric Ryan, Powers Distiller, mentioned: “We attribute the success of this whiskey firstly to the prolonged group at Midleton Distillery, but additionally to the generations of Powers distillers who thought-about rye grain to be a singular element of their craft. From our dedication to farming a troublesome crop, to diminished brewhouse throughput, to longer fermentation instances, and contemplating the distinctive cask profile; if it was solely about effectivity, we’d by no means have used rye!”
GSN’s Remarks: Good vigorous rye aroma within the glass. Darkish oak and younger tobacco are additionally current on the nostril. Mild physique, with a considerably fruity entry. The rye spice is initially mellow, however picks up velocity over because the tasting opens up. A high quality, woody taste, which is dry, however not overly tannic. The impression is paying homage to roasted, flippantly spiced tree nuts. The end is medium-long with a slight mintiness on the tail finish, with the lasting impression being of a simple going, pleasant spirit superb for mixing in cocktails. A welcome addition to the Powers portfolio. GSN Ranking: A-
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