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Whiskey in the jar
The best of Ireland's famed liquor
5:00 pm Mar 12 - by Ellen Goleas – buzz Writer
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Ireland may be famous for its production of fabulous wool sweaters, but its production of fabulous whiskeys is equally, if not more impressive. Though they produce dozens of different whiskey recipes, there are only 3 whiskey distilleries in Ireland: Bushmills, Cooley and Midleton.
Though I have not tried many of them, the best Irish whiskey in my opinion comes from the Midleton Distillery in County Cork. Midleton produces some of the more well-known brands of whiskey sold in the United States, boasting both Tullamore Dew and Jameson, Jameson being the best-selling Irish whiskey the world over.
The best by far, however, is Paddy – it’s incredibly smooth, but has been unfortunately very difficult to buy in liquor stores in the United States due to an import ban, which luckily ended in February 2010. Years ago, Americans could only buy Paddy in Ireland or in Duty-free shops at airports, but you should definitely try Paddy in the coming years as its availability increases. It has the flavor of a quality spirit without the bite of many other whiskeys.
Irish whiskey can be incorporated into many great dishes. It can be served warm, diluted 1 part whiskey to 4 parts boiling water and garnished with a lemon slice, or you can drop a shot of Irish whiskey into coffee to make an Irish coffee. Yet Irish whiskey is not only to be drunk; it is also a great glaze for poultry and can also be incorporated into cakes, puddings and even ice cream – just check foodgawker.com for tons of great recipes using Irish whiskey.
For those who dislike the taste of straight alcohol, give Bailey’s Irish Cream a try. Bailey’s provides the taste of Irish whiskey without as much of a punch, as it combines Irish whiskey with cream and has a lower proof than Paddy or Jameson. Like other Irish whiskeys, Bailey’s can be drunk alone or put into a variety of other recipes.
Keep your eyes open for Paddy during your next trip to the liquor store, since it’s a whiskey you’ll definitely want to try.
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Last post: Mar. 15, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Timbo (unregistered user) said on Mar. 15, 2010 at 12:54 pm:
One part Irish Whiskey (Jameson) one part water, poured over a small slice of lemon at the bottom of a highball glass or tumbler. Drop in a big ice cube if you want. Start talking.