Samuel Gelston's Blended Irish Whiskey 70 cl

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Yesterday (1 August), we revealed the winners from this year’s American Whiskey Masters blind tasting.

The Boston Bakers also received a Gold medal for “loads of red apples” on the palate and “a delicious woody spice finish”.

The original Gelston's Irish whiskey brand was established in 1830 by Samuel Gelston. When he passed in 1869, the business was bought by Harry Neill, the great-grandfather of the man who eventually revived the brand, Johnny Neill. The founder of Whitley Neill Gin, he worked with Halewood to build on what Gelston’s historically did as an independent bottler, sourcing whiskey, and casks to finish some expressions. As investment in the category increases, so does innovation. The Irish Whiskey Masters 2022 looked to see what was driving the spirit’s popularity, and where the best bargains could be found. The 2022 iteration of the blind tasting took place at the Ibis Styles hotel in London Bridge. Samuel Gelston’s Single Malt is defined as a non age statement Single Malt, a versatile premium whiskey, made from a blend of locally sourced Irish malted barley and grain that is triple distilled for smoothness, then matured in the finest quality ex-bourbon oak casks.

No partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship is created as a result of your use of the Service.The brand was founded in 1830 by Samuel Gelston, a wine and spirits merchant based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He had a shop located in Corporation Street in the city and his Gelston's Old Irish Whiskey became very popular. Upon his death the brand was sold to Harry J Neill, who expanded the business, the popularity of the whiskey and its distribution significantly. Two intermediate sides were drawn to face Premiership opposition. NIFL Premier Intermediate team Moyola Park are set to face Glentoran at home, while another NIFL Premier Intermediate outfit, Banbridge Town, have a derby tie to look forward to, and they will have home advantage. Portadown will be their opponents. Spanish Earl Irish Whiskey intrigued the judges with its “wet washing on the nose”, leading to flavours of “toffee, butterscotch and orchard fruit” on the palate. Without prejudice to the section Liability below, the Service may be temporarily unavailable during maintenance, updates, etc. We shall make reasonable efforts to inform you of any unavailability due to maintenance or updates.

The excitement about the Irish whiskey category was palpable throughout the tasting, and showed there are some true gems to be found on the Emerald Isle. Further investment in Irish whiskey is inevitable, indicating that there will be much to look forward to in years to come. It’s a Single Pot Still whiskey that has been matured in bourbon and sherry barrels, and those years have extracted all manner of complex flavours from the oak. It’s smooth, luscious and warming, with mellow spices and rich fruits adding huge depth to the barley flavours. And the finish lasts an age, with flavours of oak and spice constantly evolving on the palate. Sip slowly and appreciate the good work time does to a whiskey. BUY HERE Connemara Peated Single Malt Whiskey, 40% Kinahan’s The Kasc Project, 43% Kinahan’s The Kasc Project, 43% Today I’d like to offer the following suggestion: Samuel Gelston’s Blended Irish Whiskey, made from a blend of locally sourced Irish malted barley and grain that is triple distilled for smoothness, then matured in the finest quality ex-bourbon oak casks.BUY HERE Powers Gold Label, 40% Connemara Peated Single Malt Whiskey, 40% Connemara Peated Single Malt Whiskey, 40% When most people think whiskey, they think Scottish. Over the water in Ireland though, they’ve been making fine, distinctive, whiskeys (in Gaelic – fuisce or uisce beatha) a very long time. The first panel was led by Melita Kiely, editor of The Spirits Business, and chair of The Global Spirits Masters Competitions. She was joined by: Michael Fichtner, whisky sommelier at The Coburg Bar at The Connaught; Herchelle Perez Terrado, director of Drinks Partnership; and Chris Tanner, general manager of Silverleaf bar in London.

BUY HERE Redbreast 21 Year Old, 46% Samuel Gelston’s Blended Irish Whiskey Samuel Gelston’s Blended Irish Whiskey However Gelston's, like many Irish whiskey brands, then disappeared as sales slumped due to Prohibition in the USA during the 1920s but has now been revived by Johnny Neill, a fifth generation descendant of Harry J Neill. He has also created such brands as the Whitley Neill and Marylebone gins, and Samuel Gelston's sits within the wider Halewood Artisanal Spirits portfolio.The Irishman 12 Years Old was found to be “harmonious with elegant fruit”, while Tullamore Dew 18 Years Old was described as having “lingering sweetness with some spices and toffee”. Craft said: “There was nothing in this category not to enjoy. Lots to choose from within that Irish profile. There was diversity in style but true consistency in quality.” Two Championship sides will be grabbing the headlines, however; one defeating top-flight opponents and the other coming from two goals down to almost force extra-time. Unusually among the leading whiskey producing countries, other woods apart from oak are also permitted, although straying from the oak standard is very much a rare practice.