Irish Distillers–the corporate behind Jameson, Redbreast, and Midleton Very Uncommon–makes use of its Technique and Insanity label to create envelope pushing Irish whiskeys. It’s a degree they’ve emphasised as soon as once more with their newest launch, Technique and Insanity Oats and Malt.
Made not surprisingly utilizing Irish oats and malt, the brand new whiskey is the second launch from the corporate’s “experimental” microdistillery in Midleton, County Cork. The model started the vary final September with the launch of Technique and Insanity Rye and Malt.
Distiller Katherine Condon used a mash invoice of 60% oats and 40% malt to create the whiskey, which like most of its Irish counterparts was distilled 3 times. “The Oats and Malt launch represents one thing thrilling,” mentioned Condon. “By working with conventional malted barley in copper pot stills and mixing this with Irish sourced oats, we’re honouring our previous whereas pushing ahead with innovation.”
“Having the ability to problem normality and push the boundaries of recent Irish whiskey is extraordinarily thrilling, however not with out its challenges,” defined Distiller Eva O’Doherty. “We had a lot of trial and error to make sure we may brew the oats with out ending up with too viscous a texture.”
Bottled at 46% ABV, the oats herald aromas of marshmallow and fudge. The palate finds conventional malt flavors of candy cereal, inexperienced apple, and notes of lemon zest, adopted by a creamy end.
Technique and Insanity Oats and Malt is at the moment accessible in Eire, the UK, Dublin Airport, and on-line for €95 ($83 USD). For extra info, head over to the model’s official web site.
In March, Technique and Insanity unveiled an unique assortment of Single Pot Nonetheless whiskeys every completed in uncommon Japanese casks.
