The Dead Rabbit 5 Year Old Blended Bourbon Irish Whiskey - 70 cl

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While not exactly cheap, The Dead Rabbit is an affordable luxury when compared against many other premium whiskies on the market today.You can find The standard 750ml bottle retails between and .

The Dead Rabbits were one of the most notorious street gangs in New York City during the mid-19th century. They were known for their vicious brawls against rival gangs, particularly with another group called Bowery Boys. The Dead Rabbit bar in Lower Manhattan takes its name from this storied gang due to its location on Water Street – which was once home turf to many “Dead Rabbits” some 150 years ago. After unveiling it in the US in February, The Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey is being released in Britain in April through distributor Quintessential Brands.Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey is matured using both traditional wooden barrels and unique sherry casks sourced from renowned Spanish winemaker Bodegas Baron under Master Distiller Darryl McNally’s watchful eye.. These casks impart a subtle sweetness into the whiskey that’s not found in other types of whiskies. Both Irish whiskey and Scotch whisky are grain-based spirits. Many modern Irish whiskeys are lighter or more accessible in style than their Scottish counterparts, thanks to the differences that have developed in distilling techniques.

Irish whiskey producers generally use a mix of malted and unmalted barley for their mash bill – unlike the Scots, who use all malted barley – and these unmalted grains may enhance earthy, oily notes in the spirit. They generally dry the grains with ovens, instead of the Scots’ traditional peat fires, so with some exceptions Irish whiskeys don’t have the smoky aromas that characterize many scotch whiskies. Finally, Irish whiskeys are typically distilled three times, which is one more go-around than is usual for most scotch whiskies.The Northern Irish duo behind New York City bar The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog are to launch their own whiskey in the UK. 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. The classic Irish coffee gets a twist with The Dead Rabbit whiskey. To make this delicious drink, you’ll need: If whisky makes you think of Scotland, you're not alone. But Ireland has a rich history of distilling and produces world class drams, as our selection of the best Irish whiskey options below shows.