Description

Powers Irish Rye

This 100% Irish rye whiskey is the result of experimentation done at Midleton distillery in county Cork. Powers Irish Rye was designed by Irish Distillers’ archivist Carol Quinn, who dived into the company’s historical mash bills from the 19th and 20th centuries looking for inspiration. The rye for the expression was commissioned and specially grown at Cooney Furlong Farm in county Wexford. The whiskey has been matured in a mixture of virgin, first-fill and refill American oak casks – providing a sweet balance to the peppery character of the rye grain. The whiskey offers aromas of burnt orange, maraschino cherries, and toffee-covered bananas, complimented by rich freshly baked rye bread, buttered croissants, and charred oak. Spices such as clove, white pepper, and ginger are well-balanced with sweet vanilla and earthy sugar cane notes. The palate offers an extra dose of peppermint , caramelised apples, brown sugar, sweet cereal, and red liquorice, followed by a long finish with a dash of chilli oil, honey-glazed fruits, and cereal undertones. Enjoy neat as it is, or mix in a Manhattan.