Distilled in a renovated cottage using direct fired copper pot stills is Baoilleach Distillery‘s Mulroy Bay Poitín.
Poitín in a Tuath glass c/othewhiskeynut
The hills of Donegal have long been associated with Poitín making & this bijou distillery is – legally – bringing that tradition alive.
Baoilleach Distillery c/othewhiskeynut
When COVID restrictions allowed I made a trip up to Donegal & bagged myself some of this fine spirit.
Using a mixed mash bill of malted barley & potatoes, Mulroy Bay Poitín has unique characteristics – as well as a potent strength of 47%.
Poitín 1 c/othewhiskeynut
There’s an earthy new make kind of nose. A bit of depth, a hint of umami & an added dash of sweetness.
Very smooth & oily on the palate – to begin with – as a prickly heat slowly builds & dries out the mouth,
The finish ebbs away with a gently fading tingling sensation.
Poitín 2 c/othewhiskeynut
‘Hand Crafted In Small Batches’ implies there could be slight variations between each mash – but I’d be very happy to sample every one as it came off the still!
a) A mythological creature of many coastal communities along the Atlantic seaboard of Europe. Said to live as seals offshore but shed their skin and appear as humans on land – usually female.
Photo c/osgorbissa
b) A pretty tasty entry blend from the Sliabh Liag Distillery in Donegal who are currently planning & building a distillery in the beautiful countryside near the famous sea cliffs of the same name on the magnificent Wild Atlantic Way.
Artists impression c/osliabhliagdistillery
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c) The subject matter of a lovely film by Neil Jordan starring Colin Farrell as a fisherman who lands a silkie in his nets – or is she?
Choose one of the above.
Choose a combination of all three.
Not me.
I choose to believe in silkies.
I choose to relax and enjoy the smooth taste of Silkie whilst watching a modern interpretation of the silkie story set in stunning scenery.