Whiskey with the extra ‘e’, this episode is all about the history of Irish whiskey, the fall and resurgence of Irish whiskey and the whiskey experience on the island.
Today, we're joined by John Callely from Whiskey Island, as we go on an exciting dive into the delicious drink that is whiskey. We explore its history, from its rise to prominence to its remarkable resurgence in recent years and leave you with some top tips for whiskey drinks.
For more information on Whiskey Island and their tours visit www.whiskeyisland.ie
This episode’s Irish words or sayings:
Uisce beatha (Water of life / whiskey) – Pronounced: ISH-ka bah-ha
An Irish toast:
Health and long life to you
and land without rent to you
A husband or wife of your choice to you
A child every year to you
And may you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you are dead
Sláinte
Drink recipes:
Irish Old Fashioned
•A young blend Irish whiskey – 60 ml
•Benedictine Dom (instead of sugar syrup) 25 ml
•Angostura bitters - 2 dashes
•Orange bitters - 2 dashes
•Rocks glass with orange peel
•Good thick well-packed ice
-Stir
(Irish) Whiskey sours
•Teeling small batch
•Lemon juice
•Honey sirup
•Apricot brandy
•Egg whites
•Coupe-style glass
-Shake up
Irish coffee
•Pouring cream
•200 ml size glass
•Good coffee
-Shake the cream
John’s favourite cocktail (batch)
•Young Irish whiskey (full 750 ml bottle)
•Cranberry juice 1l
•Apple juice 1l
-Stir
-Pour into slim jim glasses with ice and a slice of lime
Experiences mentioned:
The oldest pub – Sean’s Bar, Athlone: www.seansbar.ie