Call off the search weve compiled this list as a guide on how to drink whiskey, the jameson way. The whiskey is aged in typical exbourbon barrels, but is then finished in concannon vineyards heritage petite sirah barrelsextremely unusual for an irish whiskey. Twenty years ago, irish whiskey was a pretty sleepy category of spirits. A global history, ireland was the whiskey king for much continue reading john l. Lightly muddle sugar, orange zest and bitters in bottom of tumbler style glass. All of the mashing, distilling, and aging is done in ireland, and the spirit is then shipped over and bottled at 80 proof in california for that final golden coast caress. Concannon irish whiskey recommends the following cocktails for st. While i didnt get to try it in cocktails, ive read that it mixes well and is a great foundation for irish coffee.
I received an email from a new york public relations firm asking if id like to try this whiskey. Concannon irish whiskey and the concannon saint cocktail i was lucky enough to come across a sampling of concannon irish whiskey, a new brand that launched in early 2012. The delicate flavor of concannon irish whiskey marries well with a variety of ingredients, making it a staple in craft cocktails and ultimately, your back bar. Cooley also produces concannon irish whiskey, launched this january, in partnership with livermore valleys concannon vineyard. From the classics, to the experimental, to our personal favourites, therell be a drink to catch. I immediately said yes, and a few days later, a bottle arrived on my doorstep. Best whiskey drinks and cocktails for 2020 classic. I was lucky enough to come across a sampling of concannon irish whiskey, a new brand that launched in early 2012. These barrels had been shipped from california to ireland.
Based on its low proof and light flavor, i suspect its a truly versatile whiskey. With a full, clean taste delicately balanced between honey sweet, citrus and malt flavors. Apr 8, 2020 explore cadybug2008s board irish whiskey, followed by 1950 people. In a nutshell, it requires the whiskey to be composed of grains such as barley, wheat, corn, and rye, distilled to no more than 94. At that price i think its definitely worth the price if youre a fan of irish whiskey or looking to try the cateogry on for size.
American whiskey is exciting and it gets better all the time. Gillian represents the new breed of bartenders in ireland that appreciate irish whiskey not only as a standalone libation, but as a canvas for a variety of both traditional as well as innovative drinks. Concannon debuted as a joint project between a california vineyard and an irish distillery and the resulting collaboration is a unique spirit. However, it also shows a fruity note and more grain. The sexton single malt irish whiskey is a new face on the irish whiskey market, but unlike most new faces its not a blend, but a sherried single malt which was honestly a bit shocking to see. It can also be mixed into a cocktail, or an irish coffee. Lightly muddle sugar, orange zest and bitters in bottom of.
The irish whiskey act of 1980 outlines only the broad parameters necessary to label a product irish whiskey. Sullivan and concannon irish whiskey are made by cooley. Slo products are only available by placement of a special liquor order. There is no weird or convoluted back story with regards to the acquisition of this bottle of concannon irish whiskey. From how to read a label, to when or not when to add water while tasting whiskey, to subtle differences in laws, to comparing styles around the globe, this book has everything, well. Manhattan cocktail claire cohen traditionally rye whiskey sometimes bourbon is used, bitters and sweet vermouth, this sophisticated cocktail is a great introduction to the world of whiskey. The board does not maintain inventory of these products. Not a lot of drinks i can recommend generally for irish whiskey. Over 750 recipes for cocktails, smoothies, blender drinks, nonalcoholic drinks, and more weinstein, bruce on. Fighting irish punch made with concannon irish whiskey is the perfect drink for st. Concannon irish whiskey is craft distilled then aged for a minimum of four years, then finished in concannons signature petite sirah barrels for optimal flavor.
It exhibits a rich nose of fresh berry fruit, and the flavorful palate shows blackberries. I was first lured in with the crazy looking bottle and the macabre gothy label. Concannon irish whiskey 750 ml irish whiskey bevmo. Colleen graham is a cocktail expert, professional bartender, and cookbook author with over 10 years of experience in the foodwriting world. Alas, my experience with a bottle of concannon irish whiskey. When scotch is too smoky, rye too spicy and bourbon too sweet, irish whiskey inhabits a muchwelcome middle ground.
Montgomery aka professor cocktail is a writer and critic specializing in books, publishing, spirits, and cocktails. Over 750 recipes for cocktails, smoothies, blender drinks, nonalcoholic drinks, and more. The irish whiskey category is hotter than its ever been, so there are more choices than ever before. One youll definitely want to try is the ward eight. James concannon left ireland for america in 1865, harboring the dream of creating great bordeaux and rhonestyle wines in the new world. Its first aged in small bourbon casks for a minimum of four years. Ozgo also noted that cocktails featuring irish whiskey have become more popular menu items over the years. Coincidentally, james was born on march 17, 1847, st. It is a blend of column distilled grain whiskey, potdistilled singlemalt whiskey aged for four years in exbourbon barrels, and some of that same malt aged for an additional four months in concannon s petit syrah. Sullivan irish whiskey and concannon irish whiskey. Concannon true irish coffee isnt the only way to enjoy this spirit.
Concannon conservancy petite sirah 2008 from central coast, california the 2008 petite sirah conservancy has fantastic depth and character. Its also been made with bourbon for many years, but it truly deserves rye. Take a tour around the world through these whiskey drink recipes you can have with either rye, bourbon, and irish whiskey. If consumers confuse livermores concannon vineyard with the irish whiskey of the same name, the mixup is understandablethe two products have a common lineage. These are the best to be had, whether you favor irish. But many people are at a loss when it comes to irish whiskey not that theres anything wrong with a shot, but there are lots of deliciously different ways to sip it. This cocktail was created by master mixologist gillian boyle, head bartender at the westin hotels world famous mint bar in dublin, ireland. Sullivan reminds us a bit of our beloved powers irish whiskey, which is made by midleton.
Indeed, the whole 20th century was a bit of a downer for it. It is to whiskey what the martini is to gin and is the base for countless cocktails. Gillian represents the new breed of bartenders in ireland that appreciate irish whiskey not only as a standalone libation, but as a canvas for a variety. Concannon is a blend of whiskey aged at least 4 years inside exbourbon barrels, where some of that whisky was aged a further four months or so in barrels that previously held concannon california petite syrah red wine.
Ginger beer you can substitute wginger ale if necessary directions. Its also so good that im going to try really hard to forgive the label. Single malt irish whiskey, whisky festival, long lost friend, press release, good books. Concannon whiskey is made by cooley distillery in smaller copper potstills. Wine books 7 lessons on irish whiskey an introduction to drinking and. Concannon irish whiskey is made from a blend of both malt irish whiskey and grain irish whiskey but just about everything else about it is different from your standard irish whiskey all of them positive or improvements in my view from the traditional irish whiskey. Though, as is often the case, the story behind that sound bite is far more interesting. Smooth and easydrinking, irish whiskey can complement a wide range of ingredients with grace. This cocktail was created by master mixologist gillian boyle, head bartender at the westin hotels world famous mint bar in. Whiskey trail, good whiskey, whiskey drinks, scotch whiskey.
A refined blend of malt and grain whiskeys, concannon irish whiskey is craft distilled for proper balance of character and purity, then matured in a combination of exbourbon barrels and concannon wine barrels for a minimum of four years. To quote david embury from his seminal 1948 the fine art of mixing drinks, now, if you really like the peatsmoke taste of scotch, you. The mix of lemon and orange juices with a hint of grenadine is the perfect complement to this bolder whiskey. Concannon conservancy petite sirah 2009 from livermore valley, central coast, california the 2009 conservancy petite sirah has fantastic depth and character. For a shamrock toast, drinks with irish ties the new. Looking for the best whiskey mixed drinks and recipes to create for your mates or for that special occasion. A long while ago, i hosted a whisky night where each person brought two bottles that they were willing to share. It exhibits a rich nose of fresh blackberries, cassis and has a flavorful palate of cherrie. Join our mailing list to receive blog post updates, breaking news, special offers, and entry into our bourbonthemed giveaways. Robins complete whiskey course is not just an educational and entertaining book, it enters the market place as the immediate goto reference book for whiskey.
Irish whiskey tends not to be peated so usually lacks the subtle smoky notes associated with scotch whisky, so making its presence somewhat subtler in a cocktail. Fourthgeneration vintner john concannon calls the whiskey, a tribute to our irish heritage and also to the independent spirit of my greatgrandfather, james concannon, who founded the vineyard. A bland cocktail, but much better than some cheap whiskeys that get far worse. Any retail price that is displayed in a highlighted color is a sale price to locate a product within the state just click on the code number. Concannon debuted as a joint project between a california continue reading. Then, in homage to the brands wine heritage, the whiskey is finished in petite sirah wine barrels for a few months. Irish whiskey continues to thrive in the us, thanks to. Cocktails with a whiskey sour approach are also fair game for rye. Where irish whiskey really is really made alcademics. Concannon irish whiskey and the concannon saint cocktail. Concannon monterey chardonnay 2014 from monterey, central coast, california this rich and supple monterey county chardonnay opens with a delicate citrus bouquet and showcases succulent green apple, ripe pear and juicy tropical fruit bal. New york citys the dead rabbit, named the worlds best bar in 2016 by drinks.
Whether its irish, scotch, bourbon, or rye, weve got you covered with recipes from esquires best whiskey cocktails. A tastefully done clear glass bottle with a relatively deep punt to it. Riding the wave of a global whiskey renaissance, concannon irish whiskey is both smooth and flavorful, making it versatile in a wide variety of cocktails. Well, it took my parents across the pond all the way to ireland to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Concannon irish whiskey is a blend of malt and grain whiskeys. Free kindle book travelfree 7 lessons on irish whiskey. This one is a mystery single malt from an undisclosed irish distillery. If youre looking for inspiration, youve come to the right place. Some of us brought an old favorite, some brought something that might be new, and some brought something new along with an old favorite. Concannon irish whiskey 40% leave a reply this spirit is the product of a cooperation between an irishmanfounded vineyard in california and the irish distillery group cooley.