Parades, festivals, music and dancing are back on the agenda for St Patrick's Day this year.
And with Irish whiskey enjoying a boom – it’s the fastest growing brown spirit in the world – there couldn’t be a better time to try your hand at making a whiskey cocktail.
As Dawn Davies, head buyer at The Whisky Exchange puts it,
“There are so many new Irish whiskey brands and distilleries coming on to the market at the moment, that Ireland is having something of a renaissance."
“Coupled with the fact we can actually celebrate together, this year it should be a St Patrick’s day to remember.”
To help you get in the spirit, we've put together seven Irish Whiskey recipes for you to try this St Patrick's Day.
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As Dawn Davies, head buyer at The Whisky Exchange puts it,
6. Waterford The Cuvée
Waterford believe barley is ‘king’ and the flavours are influenced by where it’s grown. Along with being a single malt, their whiskies are single farm, meaning each crop is harvested and distilled separately. One for the whisky lover who’s tried everything, their Cuvée is an assemblage of single malts, each expressing its own DNA. The use of mature stocks makes for a complex, slightly spicy whisky, with gingerbread and clove in the driving seat, dried fruit flavours mingling with apples, lemon zest, marmalade, ever-present biscuity notes and finish as long as a runway. Photo: PA
7. JJ Corry The Gael Batch 3, Blended Irish Whiskey
One for whisky connoisseurs and newbies alike, JJ Corry is Ireland’s first contemporary Whisky Bonder. Adding some real innovation to the Irish whiskey category, they’ve revived the craft of creating special blends by sourcing spirits from carefully selected distilleries and maturing, blending and bottling them into bespoke flavour profiles. With a smooth, satiny texture, The Gael’s has a fruity, spicy blend, with floral aromas, hints of bergamot and honeysuckle, bright citrus flavours, orchard fruits, a touch of sweetness and lingering peppery notes. Photo: PA