The County Down, Northern Ireland based Hinch Distillery, has today
announced the launch of three new Irish whiskey’s, finished in craft beer
casks.
Hinch Distillery’s Craft & Casks, is a collaboration
with two Ulster based breweries; Whitewater Brewery in Co Down and Kinnegar Brewery
in Co Donegal.
Hinch Distillery Craft & Casks |
The new blended whiskeys, which have all been bottled at 43% ABV, have been finished in Imperial Stout casks from the Whitewater Brewery, and Irish Red Rye and Rye Export Stout barrels from the Kinnegar Brewery.
Commenting on the news, Aaron Flaherty, Head Distiller at
the Hinch Distillery, said: “Our new Craft & Casks range is a delectable
partnership between Hinch Distillery and two Irish craft breweries, which
produces three distinctly flavoured beer barrel aged whiskeys. The union of
whiskey with craft beer barrels is an emerging trend within the distilling
industry and demand is surging. While Hinch is a relatively new name to the drinks’
fraternity, we have quickly risen to a par with the best around, beckoning
prestigious awards in our two years of operation.”
He went onto say: “We are a recognised player in the whiskey
scene globally and we always strive to be innovative in the whiskeys we create
whilst paying attention to current trends in the category. It’s not news to
those in the whiskey business that beer and whiskey are a natural fit and the
boilermaker is a classic bar order. Our Craft & Casks take that trend one
step further.”
Hinch Distillery’s Craft & Casks, will be available later
this month from the Hinch Distillery online store and specialist retailers, for a RRP of £35.00 each.
Posted by Steve Rush