[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited="on|phone" _builder_version="4.5.3" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" width="auto" width_tablet="auto" width_phone="auto" width_last_edited="on|desktop" custom_padding_tablet="|5%||5%|false|false" custom_padding_phone="" hover_enabled="0"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text content_tablet=" Beer Barrel Aged Whiskeys Miren Somers introduces to the joys of beer barrel aged whiskey. I’ve never been a beer drinker, not intentionally, somehow I was never introduced to it. I started out on champagne (notions galore in Cork!), then vodka, wine, even Jameson Ginger and Lime, then gin, rum, but never beer, or stout, or lager, or porter, or ale. However, give me a dram of beer barrel-aged whiskey and I’m a very happy girl. (Does this make me a beer drinker?) Over the last few years, we’ve consistently heard about the rise of craft breweries and distilleries across Ireland. This trend has led to a rise in the consumption of both craft beer and Irish whiskey, so it makes sense for these craft production sites to work together to share barrels, and hopefully insights, tips and tricks. My first introduction to this style of finish was when Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition launched, and it was love at first sip. This whiskey initially partnered with the Franciscan Well Brewery in Cork by sharing barrels and hoping to make something special. In the end, beer rested in ex-Jameson barrels launched in Ireland, and Caskmates Stout (Jameson Original rested in these Franciscan Well barrels) was born. Ultimately, this created a new trend in Irish whiskey. This sharing of barrels is the perfect opportunity for partnerships to form, experimentation to take place, and ultimately for successful collaboration between businessesin Ireland. - 'sharing barrels and hoping to make something special' - A lot of advertising around these whiskeys points to a serving suggestion of a pint alongside a dram of whiskey, and why shouldn’t it? Considering both products start out the same way in the production process, it makes sense! This has become a popular serve and provides the opportunity to introduce new consumers to the Irish whiskey category. In fact, this has become so trendy that the first drink my ex-boyfriend ever bought me was a pint of Guinness paired with a dram of Black Bush. A boiler maker serving is the perfect way for many to enjoy whiskey and beer together, but the perfect serve should ensure the pairing is with a beer cask finished whiskey. With so many varieties now on the market, you can pair your whiskey to the style of beer you choose, be it a stout, IPA or even red ale. These whiskeys are also the perfect base spirit for certain cocktails like a whiskey sour or a twist on the espresso martini, but they can truly enhance an Irish coffee. I used to think that Powers was the onlywhiskey with which to make an Irish coffee with but using Jameson Caskmates Stout creates an even better one in my opinion. (Controversial, I know!) Three worth checking out Jameson Caskmates Fourpure Edition The Caskmates range has been very successful for Jameson, especially in the U.S. with many varietals launched in partnership with local breweries across America. Now, in the UK, Jameson has launched its new hyperlocal edition of Caskmates: Jameson Original whiskey rested in ex-Shapeshifter IPA barrels. This IPA is created using citric, mosaic and centennial hops, enhancing this whiskey with mango, pear and papaya notes, as well as sweet apple. Tropical on the nose, sweet on the palate, with a long warm finish, this is a fine example of partnership and experimentation in the category. Teeling Galway Bay Barley Wine Cask The Teeling Galway Bay Barley Wine Cask is a stunning whiskey. Barley wine is an old beer varietal, rich and dark with a high ABV content. The barrels were initially ex-rum casks used to mature Teeling Small Batch, then used by Galway Bay to hold their Barley Wine, and then returned to Teeling to finish this special whiskey that was matured first in ex-bourbon barrels. Bottled at 46% this dram doesn’t hold back and is full of sweet malt notes, honey, and ripe dark fruits. Dubliner Beer Collection - Rascal's Irish Coffee Stout Dubliner Irish Whiskey has recently launched their ‘Beer Collection’, with three varietals in the series. My favourite is the Rascal’s, Irish Coffee Stout Edition. While the whiskey is a mere three years old, this collaboration creates a fantastic liquid, full of flavour, rich in citrus notes, and hints of spice, with undertones of bourbon sweetness from its former maturation in ex-bourbon casks. The series also has an expression partnered with O’Hara’s Irish Stout and 5 Lamps Red Ale. A fantastic opportunity for a whiskey brand to work with craft breweries across Ireland and showcase the inherent Irish nature of friendship and collaboration. " content_phone=" Beer Barrel Aged Whiskeys Miren Somers introduces to the joys of beer barrel aged whiskey. I’ve never been a beer drinker, not intentionally, somehow I was never introduced to it. I started out on champagne (notions galore in Cork!), then vodka, wine, even Jameson Ginger and Lime, then gin, rum, but never beer, or stout, or lager, or porter, or ale. However, give me a dram of beer barrel-aged whiskey and I’m a very happy girl. (Does this make me a beer drinker?) Over the last few years, we’ve consistently heard about the rise of craft breweries and distilleries across Ireland. This trend has led to a rise in the consumption of both craft beer and Irish whiskey, so it makes sense for these craft production sites to work together to share barrels, and hopefully insights, tips and tricks. My first introduction to this style of finish was when Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition launched, and it was love at first sip. This whiskey initially partnered with the Franciscan Well Brewery in Cork by sharing barrels and hoping to make something special. In the end, beer rested in ex-Jameson barrels launched in Ireland, and Caskmates Stout (Jameson Original rested in these Franciscan Well barrels) was born. Ultimately, this created a new trend in Irish whiskey. This sharing of barrels is the perfect opportunity for partnerships to form, experimentation to take place, and ultimately for successful collaboration between businessesin Ireland. - 'sharing barrels and hoping to make something special' - A lot of advertising around these whiskeys points to a serving suggestion of a pint alongside a dram of whiskey, and why shouldn’t it? Considering both products start out the same way in the production process, it makes sense! This has become a popular serve and provides the opportunity to introduce new consumers to the Irish whiskey category. In fact, this has become so trendy that the first drink my ex-boyfriend ever bought me was a pint of Guinness paired with a dram of Black Bush. A boiler maker serving is the perfect way for many to enjoy whiskey and beer together, but the perfect serve should ensure the pairing is with a beer cask finished whiskey. With so many varieties now on the market, you can pair your whiskey to the style of beer you choose, be it a stout, IPA or even red ale. These whiskeys are also the perfect base spirit for certain cocktails like a whiskey sour or a twist on the espresso martini, but they can truly enhance an Irish coffee. I used to think that Powers was the onlywhiskey with which to make an Irish coffee with but using Jameson Caskmates Stout creates an even better one in my opinion. (Controversial, I know!) Three worth checking out Jameson Caskmates Fourpure Edition The Caskmates range has been very successful for Jameson, especially in the U.S. with many varietals launched in partnership with local breweries across America. Now, in the UK, Jameson has launched its new hyperlocal edition of Caskmates: Jameson Original whiskey rested in ex-Shapeshifter IPA barrels. This IPA is created using citric, mosaic and centennial hops, enhancing this whiskey with mango, pear and papaya notes, as well as sweet apple. Tropical on the nose, sweet on the palate, with a long warm finish, this is a fine example of partnership and experimentation in the category. Teeling Galway Bay Barley Wine Cask The Teeling Galway Bay Barley Wine Cask is a stunning whiskey. Barley wine is an old beer varietal, rich and dark with a high ABV content. The barrels were initially ex-rum casks used to mature Teeling Small Batch, then used by Galway Bay to hold their Barley Wine, and then returned to Teeling to finish this special whiskey that was matured first in ex-bourbon barrels. Bottled at 46% this dram doesn’t hold back and is full of sweet malt notes, honey, and ripe dark fruits. Dubliner Beer Collection - Rascal's Irish Coffee Stout Dubliner Irish Whiskey has recently launched their ‘Beer Collection’, with three varietals in the series. My favourite is the Rascal’s, Irish Coffee Stout Edition. While the whiskey is a mere three years old, this collaboration creates a fantastic liquid, full of flavour, rich in citrus notes, and hints of spice, with undertones of bourbon sweetness from its former maturation in ex-bourbon casks. The series also has an expression partnered with O’Hara’s Irish Stout and 5 Lamps Red Ale. A fantastic opportunity for a whiskey brand to work with craft breweries across Ireland and showcase the inherent Irish nature of friendship and collaboration. " content_last_edited="on|desktop" _builder_version="4.5.3" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0"] Beer Barrel Aged Whiskeys Miren Somers introduces to the joys of beer barrel aged whiskey. I’ve never been a beer drinker, not intentionally, somehow I was never introduced to it. I started out on champagne (notions galore in Cork!), then vodka, wine, even Jameson Ginger and Lime, then gin, rum, but never beer, or stout, or lager, or porter, or ale. However, give me a dram of beer barrel-aged whiskey and I’m a very happy girl. (Does this make me a beer drinker?) Over the last few years, we’ve consistently heard about the rise of craft breweries and distilleries across Ireland. This trend has led to a rise in the consumption of both craft beer and Irish whiskey, so it makes sense for these craft production sites to work together to share barrels, and hopefully insights, tips and tricks. My first introduction to this style of finish was when Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition launched, and it was love at first sip. This whiskey initially partnered with the Franciscan Well Brewery in Cork by sharing barrels and hoping to make something special. In the end, beer rested in ex-Jameson barrels launched in Ireland, and Caskmates Stout (Jameson Original rested in these Franciscan Well barrels) was born. Ultimately, this created a new trend in Irish whiskey. This sharing of barrels is the perfect opportunity for partnerships to form, experimentation to take place, and ultimately for successful collaboration between businessesin Ireland. - 'sharing barrels and hoping to make something special' - A lot of advertising around these whiskeys points to a serving suggestion of a pint alongside a dram of whiskey, and why shouldn’t it? Considering both products start out the same way in the production process, it makes sense! This has become a popular serve and provides the opportunity to introduce new consumers to the Irish whiskey category. In fact, this has become so trendy that the first drink my ex-boyfriend ever bought me was a pint of Guinness paired with a dram of Black Bush. A boiler maker serving is the perfect way for many to enjoy whiskey and beer together, but the perfect serve should ensure the pairing is with a beer cask finished whiskey. With so many varieties now on the market, you can pair your whiskey to the style of beer you choose, be it a stout, IPA or even red ale. These whiskeys are also the perfect base spirit for certain cocktails like a whiskey sour or a twist on the espresso martini, but they can truly enhance an Irish coffee. I used to think that Powers was the onlywhiskey with which to make an Irish coffee with but using Jameson Caskmates Stout creates an even better one in my opinion. (Controversial, I know!) Three worth checking out Jameson Caskmates Fourpure Edition The Caskmates range has been very successful for Jameson, especially in the U.S. with many varietals launched in partnership with local breweries across America. Now, in the UK, Jameson has launched its new hyperlocal edition of Caskmates: Jameson Original whiskey rested in ex-Shapeshifter IPA barrels. This IPA is created using citric, mosaic and centennial hops, enhancing this whiskey with mango, pear and papaya notes, as well as sweet apple. Tropical on the nose, sweet on the palate, with a long warm finish, this is a fine example of partnership and experimentation in the category. Teeling Galway Bay Barley Wine Cask The Teeling Galway Bay Barley Wine Cask is a stunning whiskey. Barley wine is an old beer varietal, rich and dark with a high ABV content. The barrels were initially ex-rum casks used to mature Teeling Small Batch, then used by Galway Bay to hold their Barley Wine, and then returned to Teeling to finish this special whiskey that was matured first in ex-bourbon barrels. Bottled at 46% this dram doesn’t hold back and is full of sweet malt notes, honey, and ripe dark fruits. Dubliner Beer Collection - Rascal's Irish Coffee Stout Dubliner Irish Whiskey has recently launched their ‘Beer Collection’, with three varietals in the series. My favourite is the Rascal’s, Irish Coffee Stout Edition. While the whiskey is a mere three years old, this collaboration creates a fantastic liquid, full of flavour, rich in citrus notes, and hints of spice, with undertones of bourbon sweetness from its former maturation in ex-bourbon casks. The series also has an expression partnered with O’Hara’s Irish Stout and 5 Lamps Red Ale. A fantastic opportunity for a whiskey brand to work with craft breweries across Ireland and showcase the inherent Irish nature of friendship and collaboration. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
