Tuesday, September 03, 2019

IRISH DISTILLERS LAUNCHES TWO NEW METHOD AND MADNESS EXPRESSIONS

Irish Distillers, has announced the launch of two new whiskey expressions, from its experimental Method and Madness brand.

Method and Madness Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Finished in Wild Cherry (46% ABV) was initially matured in the ex-bourbon and sherry casks, before being finished in barrels crafted from French wild cherry wood.
Irish Distillers launches two new Method and Madness expressions

Method and Madness Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Finished in Acacia Wood (46% ABV) was initially matured in ex-bourbon and sherry casks, before being finished in barrels crafted from French acacia wood.

Method and Madness Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Finished in Wild Cherry, is said to deliver notes of box hedge clippings, coconut fibre and shredded ginger on the nose. Followed by notes of fresh green herbs, black tea and pot still spices on the palate.
Method and Madness Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Finished in Acacia Wood, is said to deliver notes of sugared almonds, wood spices and crushed cloves on the nose. Followed by notes of coffee beans, dark chocolate and chilli oil on the palate.
Commenting one news, Kevin O’Gorman, Master of Maturation at Midleton Distillery, said: “Since 2014, our research into maturation in different wood types has challenged our expertise and approach to whiskey-making, but none so much as our experimentations with wild cherry casks. The rare, porous wood is different to anything that we have handled before, so it has been a real achievement to create the perfect balance of flavour – the result is a world-first in Irish  whiskey, with a nose of coconut fibre and ginger, a palate of fresh green herbs, black tea and unmistakable pot still spices and a long, fresh finish with prickly spice and hazelnut.”
Method and Madness Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Finished in Wild Cherry, will be available later this month in six markets, including Ireland, the UK and Global Travel Retail, for a RRP of €92.00.
Method and Madness Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Finished in Acacia Wood, will be available later this month, exclusively through the Celtic Whiskey Shop, for a RRP of €92.00.
Posted by Steve Rush