Powers John's Lane Release 12 Years Old Single Pot Still Whiskey, 70 cl with Gift Box

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The second difference comes with the aging. Each of the different expressions uses a different regimen of ages and barrels. With a whiskey industry that prospered for hundreds of years, Ireland helped establish a taste for whiskey throughout the western world. Legendary producer Bushmills was issued what is now the oldest license to distill spirits in 1608, and within decades Ireland boasted more than 100 distilleries. And the big players at the time were pioneers of marketing techniques as well as pioneering of whiskey creation.

If we decide not to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms, such decision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. The last member of the family to sit on the board was Sir Thomas Talbot Power, [8] who died in 1930, [10] and with him the Power's Baronetcy. However, ownership remained in the family until 1966, and several descendants of his sisters remained at work with the company until recent times. [11] Nose: Rich! Dense honey, dried apricots, nutmeg, brown sugar. Decadent and full. Only a very light touch of the single pot still signature oiliness, which usually smells to me like soot and engine grease (but in a good way?). A rest in the glass develops the hearty coconut note that I find in Redbreast 12. The Powers, Redbreast, and Spots all come from the same mash bill at Midleton. The differences come primarily in 3 ways.

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Malt and silken caramel effortlessly glide out of the glass accompanied by honey, candied fruit, sweet pipe tobacco, fruit cake and something that resembles a sherry sweetness without being a sherry aroma. It’s light and easy while maintaining a very rich character. The Irish will tell you they invented whiskey-making, and it wasn’t until the Middle Ages that Irish monks brought distilling techniques across the waters to Scotland. Yet that short distance has been far enough that the two whiskeys evolved, over the centuries, into very different styles. The old make, which we drank with our luncheon, was delicious, and finer than anything we had hitherto tasted. It was as perfect in flavour, and as pronounced in the ancient aroma of Irish Whisky so dear to the hearts of connoisseurs, as one could possibly desire, and we found a small flask of it very useful afterwards on our travels. These differences are not carved in stone; the Irish Whiskey Act of 1980 outlines only the broad parameters necessary to label a product “Irish” whiskey. Basically, it requires that whiskey be composed of grains (such as barley, wheat, corn, and rye), be distilled to no more than 94.8 percent alcohol, and be aged at least three years in wooden barrels. These guidelines leave producers a lot of leeway to define their styles. In addition to Powers Gold label, a 12-year-old premium blend, and several single pot still whiskeys have been released under the Powers banner in recent years:

Deaths Registered in the District of Killiney" (PDF). civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie. 23 October 1930 . Retrieved 11 January 2017.

In 1989, Irish Distillers itself became a subsidiary of Pernod-Ricard following a friendly takeover. It would also be a gift for Irish Distillers to bottle some Powers with older age statements to showcase what it is capable of. In many ways, Powers is to Irish newly-legal alcohol drinkers what the Scotch category is to English newly-legal alcohol drinkers; something considered for old people to drink, a hard-nosed drinker’s whiskey, but they try, might be a bit afraid of it at first, probably because of the spice (or heat as they might articulate it) and maybe it takes years to try again but when they are ready, and crucially their palates are ready, they can appreciate and enjoy the brilliance behind this traditional Irish whiskey. No partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship is created as a result of your use of the Service. Powers John's Lane Irish Whiskey tries to make us have a glimpse of its gorgeous history at John's Lane Distillery and the single pot still whiskey they used to make there. The distillery was closed in 1976 but now, the whiskey is recreated at the new Midleton Distillery for us to savor. Powers John's Lane has always been one of the gorgeous bottles for Powers fans. About The Whiskey

John's Lane Release is a celebration of the original style of Powers Whiskey and the quintessential Irish Single Pot Still distillate. Matured for 12 years, the result is an outstanding lingering robust taste that provides a perfect tribute to the spiritual home of one of Ireland’s most loved whiskeys. TASTING NOTES We may, but are not under any obligation, to release new functionalities and tools or other features for the Service every now and then. Any new functionalities, tools and features shall be part of and governed by the Terms from the moment they are launched and/or available. Further, we reserve the right to modify, change, discontinue the Service, add or remove features, update the Service, change its appearance, temporarily and permanently, at any time, in whole or any part thereof. Powers John's Lane Release, 46%, single pot still, 12-year-old, matured mainly in ex-bourbon casks, with some input of whiskey matured in Sherry casks [13]Powers 12-year-old Special Reserve, 40% ABV, a blend of 12−21-year-old whiskeys with a high pot still content, matured in ex-Bourbon and sherry casks [14] Rich pot still spice facets trailed by creamy vanilla, manuka honey and dried apricot. Additional nutty notes of freshly grated nutmeg work in harmony with the sweet wood-derived elements and bold spice intensity.

Each and every Member must be of legal drinking age in its country of residence to be allowed to use the Service. If no such law exists in a Member’s country of residence, the Member has to be over 21 years old to use the Service. We have the right to ask you to provide proof of your age and/or to provide further identification to prevent underage usage and/or for any other legal or legitimate purpose. By using the Service, and by creating an account you represent, warrant and confirm that you are of legal age. Since the closure of the John's Lane distillery, many of the distillery buildings were demolished. However, some of the buildings have been incorporated into the National College of Art and Design, and are now protected structures. [8] In addition, three of the distillery's pot stills were saved and now located in the college's Red Square. [8] Variants [ edit ] In the 2012 edition of the Whisky Bible, whiskey writer Jim Murray named Power's John's Lane Release Irish Whiskey of the Year and described it as "certainly one of the top five world whiskies of the year". [16] The popularity of Powers could be somewhat put down to its traditional pot still whiskeys; unlike other Pot Still Irish whiskey, Powers discards more top and tail of the second and third charges in the distilling process. What is known, though, is that the mash bill remains a secret, granting this a distinctive air and unique selling point. However, does the middle ground “Three Swallows” release befit the title more, due to its “21st century embodiment of the traditional pure Pot Still whiskey style,” or does the John’s Lane take the title?

On the nose: the freshness of fruits and spice are instantly recognisable; the fragrance and aroma are enormously appealing. it’s a pleasant whiskey to nose over and over again. Had a dram of the John’s Lane Release? Add your own thoughts in the comments below. Powers 12 John’s Lane Release Review