Easy, Cheesy, Whiskey
- The Shed Distillery
- Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
- Tasting notes
- Cheese and single pot still Irish whiskey
The Shed Distillery
We continue our whiskey tour to the picturesque town of Drumshanbo, County Leitrim, at the mouth of Lough Allen, at the base of Sliabh and Iarainn. Located in the midst of rural Ireland, this small town is wild and uncultivated. The Shed Distillery is a traditional Irish distillery in a beautiful setting, making it a perfect destination for those seeking inspiration and adventure. In 2014, PJ Rigney established the Shed Distillery, and he has since been working to create the finest Irish spirits possible, each with its own unique touch.
Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
The folks at the Shed Distillery are committed to making “Premier Grand Cru” Irish whiskey at all costs, therefore they source the finest ingredients available for the Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. They employ both malted and unmalted Irish barley, but the secret ingredient that transforms their whiskey from ordinary to remarkable is barra oats. This ingredient is what elevates their whiskey to a level of significance. Following the addition of these components, the whiskey is matured in casks made from American oak and Sherry Oloroso.
As a result, it is the first Irish whiskey to originate from the western province of Connacht in more than 105 years. In the words of the distillery workers, “this has been a long time coming, and has truly been worth the wait.”
Tasting notes
Let’s see if the breeders’ expectations for this five-year-old wild hare are satisfied by opening the bottle everyone in the Irish whiskey community has been waiting for. It took me a while to put my finger on the appropriate emotions for this color, but once I did, everything clicked into place. The most accurate way to describe the color of the inside of the bottle would be to compare it to a juicy golden center of a ginger.
The first scent I got of Drumshanbo was herbal, like freshly cut grass on a hot summer day. This indicates that the scents of Drumshanbo are very near to the nature. There was a core of sweetness in the glass, and it reminded me of the citrus lemonade you enjoy after a long day of mowing the yard in the blazing sun. Rich flavors deepened as I picked up on vanilla from the sweetness, and was finally left with white pepper notes that could only have come from the pot still method used to distil this whiskey.
Those extravagant scents at the beginning of that long-awaited Irish whiskey bode well. Let’s find out what the flavor of this whiskey is like; I’m looking forward to this section of the tasting very much. The first thing I notice is how smooth it is for being just 5 years old. To get it to feel like a 15-year-old scotch is quite impressive. Nevertheless, it has a rather hot flavor, and the longer you drink it, the hotter it feels in your mouth. You can get a sense of the typical single pot still Irish whiskey quality features that need to be there, which are extremely crucial factors that have been taken into consideration by the prize committee. As soon as I got beyond the fiery part, I was hit with a really lovely dessert, which was a banana treat with cinnamon dust sprinkled on top of it.
The aftertaste began with some nutty flavors, and there was some cinnamon that was carried over from the previous portion. In the middle, I was consoled with some toast that was warm and had a hint of butter, and for a good period of time after that, I was left with some sweet and sour pomegranate flavors.
Cheese and single pot still Irish whiskey
When I’m hosting a whiskey tasting, I like it when I have time to cook the food myself. It gives the night a little more fun and makes it special. This time around, I’m frying some lavash rolls and stuffing them with chicken, cheese, and greens. Something straightforward and uncomplicated to prepare, as well as something that does not demand a significant amount of energy from you, as this would remove any sense of cosiness from the tasting evening.
The whiskey went great with the melted cheese, and the whole meal was warm and welcoming. When I took a bite, everything seemed to be in perfect harmony; the spicy flavor from the Drumshanbo provided the meal with the necessary heat, and both sides played their role on the right note each time.
Because of my whiskey experience, I now have another valuable piece of information to carry with me. Whiskey with a lot of kick pairs splendidly with foods that are heavy on cheese because it provides an additional dimension of flavor and heat. The last piece of advice I have is to take it easy on yourself when setting up a tasting. The goal is to keep your evening as uncomplicated as possible because if you exhaust yourself too much with preparation, you won’t have the energy to be patient and excited about the occasion. I would want to express my gratitude to you for your support and wish you whiskey moments that are both simple and comforting.
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