Origin
Like all successful stories, the history of Irish whiskey combines equal parts of inspiration and adversity, and eventually ends in triumph.
Ireland first became acquainted with the art of distilling grain more than a thousand years ago thanks to missionary monks returning home from their wanderings. During the hard times of wars and religious raids, the monasteries of the Green Island were reliably protected from most conflicts. Their safe condition allowed the monks to experiment with methods of distillation and cultivation of grain used in fermentation, creating a new product – «Aqua Vitae» (water of life).
Over the years of existence, the production of Irish whiskey has survived ups and downs. In the middle of the XIX century, it was considered one of the most respected and revered drinks, and these times are the golden age of distillate. Ireland dominated the world sales of whiskey, without revealing the formula for the success of the product.
Distilleries keep secret the details of the distillation process, which give Irish whiskey its mild taste, beloved all over the world.
Kerrighan’s History
Kerrighan's is an Irish whiskey that reveals the relationship between local culture, family traditions, home, and one goal.
The East coast of Ireland was inhabited long before the art of distillation was born there. In the XII century a Norman fortress was founded on the shore of Dundalk Bay, which became the northern outpost of the country, and later a major city and a center of distillery.
Dundalk was ideally suited for the successful development of the distillery industry due to access to the purest water from springs located in the nearby Cooley Mountains. The XIX century was the heyday of the city and the active development of distilleries and, as a result, trade; the population of the city grew.
At that time one of the many local family clans of Dundalk were the Kerrighan’s family, whose main business was the production of whiskey. The clan grew, production increased, and the sales geography of the family whiskey expanded.
The national character of the inhabitants of the island allowed Kerrighan’s family to remain faithful to the quality of its product for centuries, using a historical recipe for distillate production. With special pride, they expressed their devotion to their country and the origin of the spirit, using the shamrock emblem, the symbol of Ireland, on their whiskey.
Production process
To be an Irish whiskey, Kerrighan's does not forget about the traditions of the island.
Natural water, which is the basis of whiskey, is a special pride of the Irish. it is water that largely determines purity of the taste of the finished drink.
The second important ingredient of Irish whiskey is barley, which undergoes several levels of preparation before it is used in production process: soaking, germination and grinding.
Combining, water and barley – two natural components - start the process of converting starch into sugars. With the addition of yeast, the mash undergoes further metamorphoses, turning sugar into alcohol.
It's time for the main process – distillation, which is carried out three times to produce Irish whiskey. As a result, we can see the various taste styles of distillate, which are enhanced and acquire additional flavors with aging and maturation in 200-liter oak barrels.
To be classified as Irish whiskey, the spirit must stay in barrels for at least 3 years.
Kerrighan's original Irish whiskey is an endless delight in the art of blending.
Kerrighan’s Irish Whiskey
A bright blend of malt and grain Irish whiskey, aged for 3 years in oak barrels, with an authentic, soft, and rich taste.
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Country — Ireland
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Distillery — Great Northern Distillery, Dundalk
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Alcohol content — 40%
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Aging time — 3 years in oak barrels
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Blend — blend of aged grain and malt distillates
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Color — whiskey has a brilliant amber-golden color
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Aroma — it opens with subtle notes of ripe citrus fruits, orange peel, which are complemented by tones of vanilla, spices, and sandalwood
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Taste — it has a harmonious sweetness, which is expressed by tones of baked apples, almonds, nuances of nutmeg and caramel in a long spicy aftertaste. Ideal for drinking straight as a digestif or with ice as well as a component of cocktails.
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Volume — 0,2 / 0,35 / 0,5 / 0,7 / 1l
Available Volumes
Cocktail with Kerrighan’s Irish Whiskey
Mix Kerrighan’s Irish Whiskey, lemon juice, grenadine, and Angostura bitter in a shaker. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and beat. Pour through a strainer into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with orange zest.
