Aqua Vitae, Honey & Ginger, 4.5%

Yet another Ready To Drink – RTD – from the Poitín Now event.

This Aqua Vitae is a ‘Designer Drink’ modelled on an original recipe from the early 1300’s.

Wasn’t sure what colour this one would pour – turns out to be a kind of light cloudy green!

There’s a healthy & welcoming ginger spice on the nose.

A fizzy mouthfeel augmented by a soft sweetness contrasts with an earthy ginger.

Very palatable,

Very refreshing &

Highly entertaining!

I’d have gladly had a few of these in the 14th Century!

Sláinte

For more information on Aqua Vitae see www.offthecuffe.info

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The Philosophy Of Whisky, Billy Abbott

I suppose it was wishful thinking expecting some existential answers to questions like ‘Why has whisky captured the human spirit?‘ or ‘ Can drinking whisky sooth a troubled soul?‘.

The Philosophy Of Whisky is however an easy – if brief – entertaining introduction into the growing global reach of distilling, maturing & enjoyment of the brown spirit.

Chapters covering the big 5 producers – Scotland, Ireland, USA, Canada & Japan – along with mentions on Sweden, Taiwan, India, Australia & Mexico to name a few – give a welcome & refreshing world view on this tasty beverage.

The author still appears to elevate Scotch above the others – even when world whisky is winning tasting awards – & fudges facts over the earliest written records for aqua vitae – the forerunner of whisky.

Yet for all that – anyone still restricting their whisky drinking to Scotch is missing out on a world of exciting tastes, flavours & growth.

Excuse me while I pour some Titanic Irish Whiskey!

Sláinte

All images authors own.