The Pogues Irish whiskey cocktail recipes for World Whisky Day (21 May)
World Whisky Day – three Irish whiskeys around for the craic on this day for very first time; West Cork Original Blend, West Cork 10-year-old Single Malt and The Pogues’ Irish whiskey. Product info, cocktail recipe, high res images, new product launch, generally fabulous Irish whiskeys!
This global celebration on Saturday May 21st will see more sippers choosing Irish whiskey, which is forecasted to be one of the fastest-growing spirits worldwide until 2017[1].
The UK’s largest independent alcoholic drinks manufacturer, Halewood Wines & Spirits, recently launched the Irish whiskeys in response to increasing demand.
The Pogues’ Irish whiskey is 50% owned by Halewood Wines & Spirits and contains the legendary spirit and poetic rebelliousness of the Irish band. A robust blend of 50% Irish grain whiskey aged in bourbon oak casks and 50% single malt Irish whiskey aged in sherry casks, The Pogues whiskey has an aroma of malts and cracked nuts and an ABV of 40%, it’s not for the faint hearted. Available in a 70cl bottle for £27.89 from Drinksupermarket.
This recipe, which was created for Cocktails in the City from Leeds bar, The Brotherhood, will appeal to all cocktail lovers and is easy to create at home.
A Fairytale in the City
Ingredients: 25ml The Pogues’ Irish whiskey, 25ml Irish cream liqueur, 50ml Irish coffee, 12.5ml vanilla gum (easily accessible online)
Method: Shake all the ingredients with cubed ice and strain into a chilled coupette. Garnish with Irish chocolate and coffee beans.
The Irish Rover from Whiskey Ginger
Ingredients: 50ml The Pogues Irish whiskey, 12.5ml Green Chartreuse, 10ml gomme, 25ml lime, 50ml apple juice, 8 mint leaves
Method: Shake ingredients together and strain over cubed ice. Top with crushed ice and garnish with an emerald green mint sprig.