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Christmas Gift Catalogue 2016 www.celticwhiskeyshop.com

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The Irish Whiskey Awards

Welcome to our 2016 Christmas Brochure, which I’m confident you’ll enjoy. We wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Sláinte — Ally & everyone at the Celtic Whiskey Shop & Wines on the Green Contents Irish Gin & Spirits

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Celtic Casks

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Cognac, Armagnac & Calvados

Cill Airne Cask & Dingle Distillery

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Champagne p.19

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Midleton Distillery - Celtic Whiskey Shop Exclusives p.6

White Wine

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Midelton Distillery

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Red Wine

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Independent Irish Whiskey

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World’s Fortified Wine

Teeling Whiskey Company

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Dessert Wine

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Kilbeggan Distilling Co.

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Christmas Gift Sets

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Writer’s Tears & Tullamore DEW

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Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder

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Irish Whiskey Experience

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World Whiskies

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Celtic Whiskey Shop & Wines on the Green 27-28 Dawson Street Dublin 2 Call us: 01 675 9744 Fax us: 01 675 9768 Email us: [email protected] Shop online at Celticwhiskeyshop.com Join us on Facebook @Celtic-Whiskey-Shop-WinesOn-The-Green

Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old Twin Wood

Closed 25th, 26th & 1st January

70cl/ 46%

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Irish Single Malt (13 Years Old and Over) and Overall Irish Whiskey of the Year

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Irish Whiskey Awards

Now in its fourth year, the Irish Whiskey Awards reflect the optimism, innovation and quality of distilling in Ireland. This year saw over 100 products entered ranging from classic whiskeys to some of the new wave of craft gins and vodkas. What is clear is that Ireland is going through a rebirth in craft distilling and it was good to see that the winners came from both well-established and newly-formed companies. Judging is done as impartially as possible with blind tastings being held for our judges who are members of the Celtic Whiskey Club and Irish Whiskey Society. Whiskey judging might sound like fun but it is also hard work and our warmest thanks go out to this year’s team of judges. They showed great enthusiasm and focus throughout. This year we changed the awards slightly and invited members of the thriving cocktail bar trade to judge the other spirits. Perhaps even harder work! They did themselves proud and picked out some very worthy winners.

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A hugely popular winner amongst our judges. This well-crafted single malt shows how careful cask selection and well-judged maturation can really make a difference. This whiskey is all about balance between the bourbon and sherry barrels that impart so much flavour into the single malt.

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Full Information on www.irishwhiskeyawards.com

The Irish Whiskey Awards 2016 Best Irish Blended Whiskey (RRP less than €60)

Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength

Dunville’s PX Single Malt

Teeling Small Batch

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Another win for Teeling, and the second time this whiskey has won the award for Best Single Grain. Some careful use of red wine barrels for a finishing period gives this whiskey a welcome fruity touch. This is one very easy to drink whiskey.

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70cl / 40% A new release from the Connacht Distillery, and what a way to make an entrance! This vodka is smooth and refined but also reveals some creaminess and sweet grain flavours.

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Best Irish Whiskey Barrel Aged Irish Craft Beer

Five Lamps Whiskey Barrel Aged Honor Bright 33cl / 7% Five Lamps have released a series of whiskey barrel aged beers for which they use casks sourced from Glendalough Distillery. This is a fruity and slightly sweet tasting beer with some delicate whiskey flavours.

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Exactly as the name suggests, this poitín was put in barrel and squirrelled away underground before being unearthed and bottled. The category for Irish poitín just gets better every year and this is a welcome new addition to our range.

Straw Boys Irish Vodka

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Best Irish Vodka

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Another new-ish distillery who have established themselves 2016 in style with a debut win. Our judges scored every whiskey highly in this category which makes this an even more impressive debut for St Patrick’s.

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Midleton Very Rare Midleton Very Rare is starting to become a permanent fixture in the Irish Whiskey Awards and it is a testament to the consistency and quality that this again one an award. It is no surprise that for many Irish whiskey drinkers there is no better whiskey.

This popular Teeling whiskey came out top in one of the most highly contested categories. Teeling Small Batch is becoming a firm favourite in bars all over the world and it is easy to see why. A finishing period in rum barrels gives this whiskey a refreshingly, fruity character.

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A first win for the newly 2016 established Echlinville Distillery. This single malt was finished at their new site in specially sourced Pedro Ximenez sherry barrels. Again, the barrels used here seem to have made all the difference and created a rich but well balanced single malt.

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Celtic Cask Whiskeys

Our exclusive range of carefully matured single cask whiskeys get better every year. They are usually limited to around 300 bottles per cask and each new release is unique. We carefully select different types of barrels from our wine contacts around the world. Some previous favourites have been aged in Port casks, Madeira, red wine and even sweet Vin Santo wine. Each cask is aged to perfection and we have to sample them regularly before choosing the exact moment of bottling. Due to their limited nature these sell out quite quickly and make an excellent gift for whiskey drinkers and collectors. Look out for more in this range in 2017!

CELTIC CASK SÉ DÉAG 70cl / 46% –

Casked on: 19th September 2000 Bottled on: 10th November 2016 Celtic Cask Sé Déag is a double distilled single malt that was initially matured in a Bourbon cask for 14 years. It was then re-casked in an Anima Negra red wine barrel for over 2 years. Anima Negra is made in Mallorca from the local Callet grape variety and is one of Spain’s finest wines. Nose: Vibrant red fruit aromas. Touches of red cola, apples, cherries, raspberry ice cream & orange peel. Taste: Delicious flavours of cherries, cinnamon, malted milk biscuits, bakewell tarts & dusty oak. Finish: Very nice balance. Good fruit flavours that never overpower the malt.

€150

CELTIC CASK SEACHT DÉAG 70cl / 46% –

Cask No: 1888 Casked on: 10th May 2001 Bottled on: 10th November 2016 Celtic Cask Seacht Déag is a double distilled single malt that was initially matured in a Bourbon cask for 14 years. It was then re-casked in a 53 litre Pedro Ximenez sherry barrel which was custom made from an old 500 litre solera cask. It was then matured for a further 18 months. The sweet Pedro Ximenez sherry barrel has given the whiskey some delicious chocolate and spiced fruit notes. Nose: Juicy and resinous. Dried tropical fruits, cinnamon, incense, nutmeg and salted nuts. Taste: Sweet initially with exotic spice notes. Dried tropical fruits, cinnamon, ginger, hot cross buns. Finish: Smooth and sweet. Yet fruity and lively.

€195

CELTIC CASK OCHT DÉAG 70cl / 46% –

Cask No: 1747 Casked on: 10th May 2001 Bottled on: 10th November 2016 Celtic Cask Ocht Déag is a double distilled single malt that was initially matured in a Bourbon cask for 14 years. It was then re-casked in a 53 litre Oloroso sherry barrel which was custom made from an old 500 litre solera cask. It was then matured for a further 18 months leaving the whiskey with rich and complex flavour. Nose: Caramel chocolates, dark chocolate chip cookies, mocha, banana fritters, and subtle smoke. Taste: Sweet, juicy & full-bodied. Almost savoury and meaty. Touches of dates, raisins & walnuts. Finish: Big and bold with lots of cask influence.

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CILL ÁIRNE CASK BOTTLE YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE IRISH WHISKEY Cill Áirne Cask bottlings have been developed exclusively for Irish Whiskey Experience in conjunction with Celtic Whiskey Shop. Guests have the opportunity to bottle, label and seal their own special bottle of fine Irish whiskey. We work diligently with various Irish whiskey distilleries to select the finest Irish whiskey for ageing. Dealing directly with the cellars of some of the world’s finest wineries, enables us to source our own high quality oak wine casks. Carefully marrying these whiskeys and casks results in some fabulous unique releases. The whiskey has been finished in specially made quarter cask barrels which, being smaller, have a larger surface contact in proportion to the whiskey. The result is more flavour influence on the spirit making these some of the richest and complex tasting whiskeys in Ireland. You can also order your Cill Áirne Cask at www.celticwhiskeyshop.com 2 Casks Available: 52 Litre Oloroso Cask - €150 per 70cl bottle 52 Litre Pedro Ximenez Cask - €150 per 70cl bottle

Dingle Distillery

Dingle Single Malt

Dingle have been the trailblazers of the Irish whiskey revival and were the first of the new breed to start making distilling whiskey. Now they have come of age and finally have some whiskey ready for us to drink. Their first release was a single cask of the 2nd barrel to be filled at the distillery, which sold out rapidly. Thankfully they have now produced an ongoing release of their cask strength single malt to enjoy.

Incredible first release from the Dingle Distillery. Exhibiting unique character and a great sign of things to come from this producer. We have never tasted a whiskey of this quality from such an early stage of maturation (just over 3 years).

Dingle Cask Strength Single Malt

70cl / 46.5% –

€65

70cl / 60% Herbal, grain, malted barley and light oak notes on the nose. Subtle citrus, vanilla and honey follow. The palate is powerful and spritely. Very pleasing citrus, vanilla and barley malt flavours. Slightly minty with touches of gingery spice. This is one of the best young whiskeys we have tasted and really highlights the potential of Dingle’s future releases.

€120

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Midleton Distillery - Celtic Whiskey Shop Exclusives

Midleton Distillery Celtic Whiskey Shop Exclusives Single Pot Still fans have been rewarded in recent years by some great releases from the Midleton Distillery. Pot still whiskey differs from single malt by being made from a proportion of unmalted barley as well as malted barley. The style is unique to Ireland and at one time most of Dublin’s famous whiskeys were single pot stills. Redbreast, Midleton and Powers are some of the most famous names in Irish whiskey and we have three amazing single pot stills from them in very limited quantities.

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This special bottling of pot still Powers won gold in this year’s Irish Whiskey Awards and will most likely sell out as quickly as our previous release from them! This is matured in a refill American oak cask and made using the classic, robust Powers Pot Still. Soft and polished on the nose with aromas of pineapple, oranges, fruit cake and vanilla. Tasting reveals flavours of tropical fruits, gentle spices, chocolate

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toffees, fruit cake and honey.

€199

Redbreast 1999 1st Fill Sherry #30088 Single Pot Still 70cl / 58.5% – Our first ever Redbreast single cask bottling, and what a whiskey this is! Entirely matured in a fresh sherry barrel, if you like whiskeys with lots of flavour and richness then this definitely fits the bill. Rich and warm on the nose, almost rum-like. Demerara sugar, vanilla, baked apples, salted caramels, dried apricots and sultanas. The palate is rich with a pleasant oiliness. Chewy and spicy. Flavours of roasted nuts, caramel toffees, orange peel, old oak, oloroso sherry, leather and dark chocolate.

€295

Midleton Cask 2001 1st Fill Sherry Butt #18812 Single Pot Still 70cl / 57.4% – An amazing single cask, single pot still Midleton that has been entirely aged in a first fill Sherry butt. This is packed to the brim with rich fruit cake, spice and dried fruit flavours. We feel incredibly fortunate to have sourced such a special whiskey, it will surely sell out very quickly! Deep golden brown in colour. A great mix of harmonious fruits and nuts. Some light ester notes, boiled sweets, ripe banana, pineapple, apple pie, caramel toffees and marmalade.Super-sweet and mouth-filling. Flavours of apricot jam, Christmas cake, rum n raisin, wood smoke, cinnamon and dark chocolate.

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€395

Midleton Distillery

Powers Three Swallows Release 70cl / 40% –

A revival of the old style of Powers once made at the distillery off Thomas St in Dublin (now the National College of Art and Design). This is a no-age statement release which has been aged in ex-Bourbon barrels with a small amount of Oloroso Sherry casks. The best value single pot still whiskey on the market.

Redbreast 12 Year Old 70cl / 40% –

A classic Irish single pot still whiskey which is always a firm favourite. This has aromas of crème caramel, toffee and dried fruits with some touches of spice and coffee. Rich and oily on the palate with flavours of dried fruits, roasted nuts and exotic spices.

€59.00 Green Spot Leoville Barton

Midleton Barry Crocket Legacy

70cl / 46%

70cl / 46%

A whiskey that pays tribute to when wine merchants bottled famous whiskey under their own label - often ageing the spirit in left over wine, sherry or madeira casks. This release was initially matured in traditional sherry and bourbon casks. It was then finished in Bordeaux wine casks, adding a new dimension to the classic single pot still Irish whiskey.

Created to commemorate the career of the former master distiller who retired in 2013 after 47 years at the distillery. Barry helped to formulate this whiskey and it is highly regarded as one of the best in the range. Light, medium and heavy styles of pot still are selected and the spirit is mostly matured in 1st fill bourbon casks with a small amount going into virgin Amercian oak.

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Midleton Dair Ghaelach is the first ever Irish whiskey to be finished in virgin Irish Oak Hogsheads. This uniquely Irish expression is the latest addition to the single pot still family of whiskeys, satisfying the growing appetite among whiskey lovers for discovering new and innovative styles of Irish whiskey.

Brian Nation is the head distiller at Midleton and this has been created by him to highlight the underlying quality of the spirit at the distillery. 'Delivers a smooth mouthfeel and gentle notes of apricot, cinnamon and melon, The Distiller’s Safe pays respect to the character of the distillate. Long before barrels make their mark, a pot still has the first say.'

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Powers John's Lane was an instant hit when it was first released in 2011, eventually winning 'Irish Whiskey of the Year' in the 2012 edition of Jim Murray's Whisky Bible. It is comprised mostly of a robust, heavy pot still spirit and is predominantly aged in ex-bourbon casks with a little sherry cask ageing.

€63.99

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Independent Irish Whiskeys The Irish whiskey renaissance continues to grow and there are now more whiskey bottlers than we have seen in over forty years. Most of these companies buy their whiskey from existing distilleries but choose to ‘finish’ those whiskeys in their own specially sourced barrels. Many, such as Glendalough and West Cork, are already maturing their own spirit which will eventually become whiskey. There is a lot of creativity in this side of Ireland’s whiskey business, resulting in even more great tasting whiskeys to try!

Glendalough 7 Year Old Single Malt

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This excellent blended whiskey combines grain and malt whiskeys which have been finished in Oloroso sherry barrels. The palate has good weight and is very smooth. Subtle sherry notes add a good deal of depth with the soft grain whiskey taking centre stage.

Entirely aged in first fill bourbon barrels. This is an unpeated Irish single malt that was doubledistilled and has been bottled at 46% without chilfiltration. Refined and smooth on the palate with soft flavours of malt, lemon cookies, vanilla and ginger.

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Glendalough 13 Year Old Single Malt

Hyde 10 Year Old Sherry Finish Single Malt

Silkie Blended Irish Whiskey

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A limited edition single malt that has been finished in Oloroso Sherry casks. This is a double distilled single malt that was initially matured in ex-Bourbon barrels. Nonchilfiltered and bottled at 46%. This is named after Douglas Hyde, the first president of Ireland.

Named after the mysterious Silkies, mythical sea maidens that legend says once lived off the coast of Donegal. This is the first whiskey released from the newly formed Sliabh Liag distillery. Honey flavours to the fore, bright, hints of orange zest, digestive biscuits, brioche, butterscotch and stem ginger

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Originally conceived as a 12 year old this was increased to 13 years old in honour of rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll. Now one of the company directors, he wore number 13 during his playing career. This is a multi-award winning single malt and is packed with rich, yet smooth flavours.

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West Cork 12 Year Old Single Malt Port Cask Finish 70cl/ 43% – This is a classically styled Irish single malt that has been finished in the finest port wine casks from Portugal's Douro valley. Light and delicate with touches of strawberry shortcake, vanilla and crème caramel.

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Barr an Uisce Wicklow Rare Blend

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Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Single Malt

Knappogue Castle 16 Year Old Single Malt

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Entirely matured in exBourbon barrels this is a fine single malt that displays all the smoothness and refinement you would expect in an Irish whiskey. It is wellbalanced and fruity with flavours of lemon, apples, mixed peel and pear drops.

Quite different to the 12 year old single malt. This has been finished in the finest oloroso sherry casks for the final 21 months of ageing. The result is a silky smooth single malt with flavours of chocolate toffees, spice and dried fruits.

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A large selection of Irish whiskeys available in-store or online

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Teeling Whiskey Company The Teelings brought back distilling to Dublin in 2015 when they opened their impressive distillery in Newmarket Square. Whiskey had not been made in the capital for nearly 40 years and the Liberties area has definitely benefitted from their presence. We look forward to seeing how their spirit ages and develops, however they have already managed to source and release some hugely impressive whiskeys.

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This superb single malt is drawn from a wide range of aged whiskeys, some of which were distilled in 1991. A special mix of cask types have been used and these include Sherry, Port, Madeira, White Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon.

€52.99

Teeling Single Sherry Teeling Revival II 70cl / 46% Cask No.10820 – 70cl / 57.8% –

We have had a number of special single cask Teelings but this is our favourite so far. The whiskey has been finished in a top quality Oloroso sherry barrel which has added colour and some very rich, dried fruit flavours.

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Teeling 24 Year Old 70cl / 48.3% –

A delicious single malt with a unique flavour profile that is rich with vibrant fruit to the fore. Tropical notes of pineapple, guava, mango, lemon curd and vanilla then some spicier notes of ginger, cinnamon, marzipan, fresh oak.

€325

The second edition of Teeling Revival has used some unique Calvados apple brandy barrels for a finishing period or around 12 months. The barrels have added some refreshing, sweet and fruity notes and some subtle apple flavours.

Teeling 33 Year Old 70cl / 42.9%

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The Teeling 33 Year Old Single Malt bottling consists of some of the oldest Irish Single Malt ever bottled making this an extremely rare release of Irish Whiskey. Distilled in 1983 and aged exclusively in two exbourbon barrels which after 33 years of maturation produced only 275 bottles at an alcohol strength of 42.9% straight out of the cask. This is an incredibly special single malt that follows on from the previous 30 year old and will surely become a collector’s item.

€3300

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Kilbeggan Distilling Company

With two distilleries and a heritage going back to 1757 the Kilbeggan Distilling Company could certainly claim to be one of Ireland’s great distillers. Most of their whiskeys comes from their distillery at Cooley but we should soon also see more from the small craft distillery in Kilbeggan. The company is owned by Beam Suntory who also make some great Japanese and American whiskeys as well as their fantastic contribution from Ireland. Production in both distilleries is centred on double-distilled single malt but the company also produce grain whiskey at their Cooley facility.

Kilbeggan 21 Year Old Blended Whiskey 70cl / 40% –

This is a limited edition release from the Kilbeggan Distilling Company. The Kilbeggan 21 Year Old is a blend of grain and malt whiskeys drawn from some of the oldest stocks at the distillery. The components have been matured in a combination of casks including ex-Bourbon, Port, Sherry and Madeira. If you are looking for a top whiskey with smoothness and complexity in equal measure then look no further. Our tasting notes: Colour: Pale lemon yellow. Nose: A delicate, almost floral start with some fresh, tropical fruits. These are followed by touches of boiled sweets, lemon peel, honey and vanilla. Taste: Delicate and soft but packed full of sweet, fruity flavours. Lemon butter, apricots, pineapple and vanilla to the fore with touches of pear drops and honey. Some sappy, bittersweet oak on the finish.

Connemara Single Malt

Connemara 12 Year Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Single Malt Old Madeira Cask

70cl / 40%

70cl / 46%

70cl / 46%

A lovely malty whiskey with Cooley’s signature honey and pear notes as well as a beautiful waft of smoke. Since it was released in the late 1990s, it has won over many fans of peated Scotch whiskies such as Laphroaig and Ardbeg.

The 12-year-old edition of Connemara single malt has a full, rounded and complex flavour that is both smooth and smoky at the same time. The peat smoke is well integrated and is perhaps a little less pronounced than with the standard bottling.

Madeira barrels seem to have the same sympathetic relationship with whiskey as sherry barrels, and here they have imparted some delicious flavours. This has touches of spiced fruits, sultanas, milky coffee,

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Irish Whiskey

Writer's Tears Whiskey

The Walsh family completed the building of their new distillery in Carlow in 2016 and are setting aside spirit for future whiskey releases. Writer's Tears is a hugely popular brand and this year saw a very well-received addition to the range in the form of the Writer's Tears Red Head.

Writer's Tears Copper Pot

Writer's Tears Red Head

Writer's Tears Cask Strength 2016

A unique blend of Irish pot still and single malt whiskeys. Writer's Tears is an extremely popular whiskey that packs in far more flavour and depth than u would normally expect at this price point. Highly recommend by our staff!

A new release in 2016, this is a single malt expression of Writer's Tears that has been given some finishing maturation in oloroso sherry barrels. The extra ageing has given this a well-rounded and warming mouthfeel and has also added delicious flavours of dried fruits and caramel toffees.

A full-strength edition of Writer's Tears, bottled without any additional water and nonchilfiltered. This is aged in first fill bourbon casks which have given the whiskey some vanilla, cream and toasty oak character.

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Tullamore Dew Distillery

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Tullamore Dew 12 Year Old Blend

Tullamore Dew 14 Year Old Single Malt

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Tullamore D.E.W. is the world’s second largest Irish whiskey brand and has seen global sales double to more than one million cases since 2005. Known the world over for its smooth flavour, Tullamore D.E.W. Irish whiskey is triple distilled and a blend of all three types of Irish whiskey – grain, malt & pot still.

This is an often overlooked but simply superb blend. Comprising of 12-15 year old whiskeys with a very high proportion of pot still components. Aged to perfection in both bourbon and sherry casks, this is smooth yet rich with great complexity.

€46.99

A fantastic single malt that was triple-distilled and matured in a unique combination of bourbon, sherry, port, and madeira casks. Wonderfully rich and complex tasting with a smooth mouth-feel and gentle spice notes.

€108.99

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Scottish Single Malts

Kilkerran 12 Year Old Single Malt 70cl / 46% –

This is the debut 12 year old release from Glengyle, the newest distillery in Campbeltown. Previous releases of Kilkerran have been named as ‘work in progress’ but this new bottling nails their colours to the mast with flavours of grilled fruits, dry smoke and barley malt. Like its sister distillery, Springbank, this has flavour and character by the bucket load. Our favourite new Scottish whisky of 2016!

€54.99 BenRiach 12 Year Old Sherry Matured

Arran 14 Year Old Single Malt

70cl / 46%

70cl / 46%

Benriach is one of the most dynamic distilleries in Scotland and has been reinvigorated in recent years with dozens of amazing releases. This is one of our favourites. For a 12 year old malt it packs in some great flavours and good complexity.

Arran is still regarded as a ‘new’ distillery despite being operational for over 18 years! This 14 year old could be described as the perfect whisky. It is aged in both bourbon and sherry barrels and bottled at the optimum age of 14 years. A very popular single malt!

Trophy and Best in class International Wine and Spirits Challenge 2011

Silver Medal International Spirits Challenge 2014

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Springbank 10 Year Old Single Malt

70cl / 46%

70cl / 46%

Machrie Moor is Arran's peated single malt and it takes its name from the wild and rugged moor on the west side of the island. This is quite smoky but has some good balance with the citrus and the tropical fruit flavours normally found in Arran whiskies shining through.

Springbank is one of Scotland’s greatest distilleries and still clings on to traditional whisky making methods. The 10 year old is their flagship label and is generally regarded as one of the best ‘entry level’ single malts. We love it.

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Over 200 Scottish Single Malts in-store

Gold Medal World Whiskies Awards 2014

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Scottish Single Malts

Benromach 10 Year Old Single Malt

Glengoyne 12 Year Old Single Malt

Glengoyne 18 Year Old Single Malt

70cl / 46%

70cl / 43%

70cl / 43%

Benromach is the smallest distillery in Speyside and was reborn in the late 1990’s after being closed and partly dismantled in the early 1980’s. This is a mind blowing 10 year old with way more flavour than you would normally expect. Gold Medal World Whiskies Awards 2014 Gold Medal The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business) 2015

Glengoyne has none of the peat smoke normally associated with the Scottish Highlands, instead their focus is on complex fruit and malt characteristics. This is a delicious 12 year old single malt that has flavours of juicy raisins, lemon zest, coconut and gingerbread. Silver Outstanding International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013

Entirely aged in ex-sherry casks comprised of first use and second fill barrels. This is rich, complex and warming. The ideal Christmas/winter whisky it is full of fruitcake, dried fruit, chocolate toffee and spice flavours. Silver Outstanding International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014 Silver Medal International Spirits Challenge 2014

Poit Dhubh 21 Year Old Blended Malt

Tomatin 12 Year Old Single Malt

Bowmore 12 Year Old Single Malt

70cl / 43%

70cl / 43%

70cl / 40%

Blended from old single malts, many of which are from the Islands of Scotland. This is a fantastic whisky with components that have been partly matured in sherry casks, adding even more depth and richness. Some subtle peat smoke adds a touch of complexity. Silver - World Whiskies Awards Silver Outstanding International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013

A fantastic award winning single malt from the rejuvenated Tomatin distillery. This is all about finesse and smoothness with a mouth-watering fruitiness. Incredibly easy to drink, a whisky that gets better with every sip. Silver International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014

A classic Islay single malt that offers better balance and fruitiness than some of the peat monsters from the island. This is a vatting from bourbon and sherry barrels and has some great depth and richness for a 12 year old single malt. Gold Medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013 Gold Medal San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2013

Cu Bocan Peated Single Malt

Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt

Aberlour Abunadh Single Malt

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– Cu Bocan is named after a mythical dog-like creature that was once said to stalk the village of Tomatin. A combination of virgin oak, Bourbon and Sherry casks are used for maturation. This is a great choice if you like a delicate touch of peat smoke in your whiskies. Silver Outstanding International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014

€78.99

A highly popular single malt and the perfect introduction to Scottish single malts. Unusually for Scotland this is triple distilled, like many Irish whiskeys. A sweet, smooth and full bodied whisky with deliciously soft flavours of citrus, crème brulee, vanilla and honey. Silver Outstanding International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014

€58.99

An incredible single malt that has been solely matured in the finest first-fill oloroso sherry barrels. This is packed with flavours of fruit cake, stewed fruits, dates and chocolate caramels. One of Scotland’s hidden gems, there are not many whiskies that can rival this for complexity and richness.

€84.99

Proud Winner of Icons of Whisky ‘Whisky Retailer of the Year (Single Outlet) 2016

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World Whiskies

Japanese Whisky

Now firmly on the world whisky map, Japanese whiskies have recently fallen victim of their own success. Demand outstrips supply and mature stocks are running low. Fortunately when it comes to ‘no age statement’ whiskies Japan manages to make some of the best, and we would confidently recommend all of these as great examples to try.

Hibiki Harmony

Hakushu Distillers Reserve Taketsuru Pure Malt

70cl / 43% –

70cl / 43% –

Suntory’s flagship blended whisky takes single malts from Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries as well as grain whisky from Chita. Hibiki is deliciously sweet and soft with some ripe citrus and gently spicy oak flavours.

70cl / 43% –

A mildly smoky whisky from Suntory’s Hakushu distillery. This is made in the same fashion as a Scottish single malt and is drawn from whiskies aged up to 18 years old in American oak barrels. Lots of zesty fruit flavours with a touch of smoke and youthful, herbal notes.

€73.95

Taketsuru is a blend of Nikka’s two malt distilleries, Yoichi and Myagikyo. Most of the blend comes from Myagikyo and contains a high portion of sherry matured whisky. Sweet fruity flavours initially then dry smoke, boiled sweets, vanilla, ginger, cola and oak flavours.

€79.99

American Whiskey

€65.99 Jeffersons Small Batch 70cl / 41.2% –

The rebirth of rye whiskey is the big talking point in American whiskey and we are constantly sourcing great examples of the pre-prohibition favourite. Craft distilling is providing much of the innovation in the States whilst larger producers such as Sazerac continue to release some outstanding whiskeys.

Made using a high rye grain content mashbill comprising of 60% corn, 30% rye and 10% malted barley. This is smooth yet spicy tasting whiskey with a nice prickle from the rye grain along with some toasty oak notes.

€53.99 Eagle Rare 10 Year Old

Town Branch Rye

Bulleit Rye

70cl / 45% –

70cl / 50% –

70cl / 45% –

One of the best value bourbon whiskeys around. This is a classic corn-led Kentucky bourbon with soft, juicy and spicy flavours combined with oaky notes of vanilla, toast and cocoa. Distilled at Buffalo Trace distillery by Sazerac.

One of the new generation of modern rye whiskeys. This is distilled in Kentucky by the Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company. A light and delicate style of rye whiskey with peppery spice and subtle herbal notes.

Made with a very high rye grain content of 95% along with 5% malted barley. This is a spritely and prickly tasting rye that will add some real oomph to any whiskey cocktail. Alternatively, it can be served straight with a cube of ice.

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We stock a range of up to 10 Japanese and 50 American Whiskies

€43.99

Irish Gin & Spirits

Dingle Gin

Dingle 4 Seasons 4x 20cl/ 46% –

70cl / 42.5% –

The Dingle Distillery has produced four gins showcasing the best of each season’s botanicals in one pack. Dandelions in spring, rose petals in summer, blackberries in autumn and cloves and nutmeg in winter give each of the four gins a unique expression.

A spirit still called Oisín produces this gin in small batches – just 500 litres at a time. Along with the more typical botanicals like juniper and citrus, Dingle uses many locally sourced ingredients which gives this gin a herbaceous note and a strong sense of place.

€34.99 Blackwater Hedgerow Gin Thin Gin

50cl / 41.5% –

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The Blackwater Distillery in Waterford has produced a superb London Dry style gin in the No. 5. Small batches of pure spirit are carefully distilled with soft local water and fresh botanicals, resulting in a gin that has a fantastic mix of juniper, fresh citrus and herbs on the palate.

Blackwater’s Hedgerow Gin is made in West Waterford from Sloes, Damsons, Crab Apples and Blackberries. Lightly sweetened this ‘Wild Irish’ Hedgerow Gin is perfect for keeping out the winter chill. 2016 edition limited to 1,500 bottles.

This Waterford dry gin is robust, and partners excellently with a good tonic. All botanicals are grown in Ireland, and include, apple, wild thyme, elderflower, white clover and tansy. A distinctive perfume of juniper mingles with strong notes of citrus fruits

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€31.99 St Patricks Sloe & Honey 70cl / 40% – Distilled from Lady Clare and Rosetta potato varieties, this gin is extra dry with a very crisp expression. Resisting the temptation to add sugar to the spirit, just a little honey is added to counteract the natural tartness of the sloes.

€43.99

€32.00 Highbank Organic Crystal Gin 70cl / 40% –

Highbank’s certified organic farm in Kilkenny produces all the ingredients used in the making of this gin, and is also the site of distillation and bottling. It is distilled from apples, and flavoured with 12 botanicals including blackcurrant and lavender.

€61.99

Gold Medal from Irish Whiskey Awards

€36.99

Eglinton Gin 70cl / 41.5% – Premium small batch gin from Galway. Eglinton is brand new to the market – released this year – and is produced in Galway’s East Village. A distinctly perfumed aroma with beautifully balanced citrus notes, which give it a welcome zesty character.

€52.99

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Irish Gin & Spirits

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin

Echlinville Gin 70cl / 41.5% –

70cl / 43% –

Distilled from barley grown in the Braniff family farm at Echlinville on the Lecale Peninsula, using water from the local area. Combining the flavous of freshly harvested Strangford seaweed and the indigenous whin bushes, this gin is full of character.

Handcrafted in a traditional medieval style still in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. Botanicals include Gunpowder tea, coriander, juniper, fresh citrus fruits and meadowsweet. The result is a delightfully fresh and wellrounded gin with great balance of flavour.

€52.99

€53.99 Jawbox

Glendalough Seasonal Gin 70cl / 42% –

70cl / 43% –

Just over 3,000 bottles of the winter gin from Glendalough Distillery are produced each year. Foragers spend a week in the Wicklow hills gathering wild local botanicals to represent the season. A complex, crisp gin, with notes of pine and berries invoking the Wicklow Mountains.

A single estate gin that’s made in collaboration with the Echlinville Distillery. The base spirit is made from locally grown and malted barley, and distilled slowly in a copper pot. Botanicals include juniper, coriander seeds, Angelica root, lemon peel, cardamom, licorice root, and heather.

€47.50 Shortcross Gin

No. 57 Gin

Boatyard Double Gin

70cl / 46% –

50cl / 42% –

70cl / 46% –

This Northern small batch gin is made in the Rademon Estate Distillery in Downpatrick. Experimentation with unusual botanicals – apples, clover, elderberries – have been very successful, and led to a creamy and smooth gin with a harmonious character.

Made by the lovely people at 57 The Headline Bar according to a secret recipe. They’ve gone easy on the citrus and added some ginger for a bit of extra bite in this premium, highly limited gin. Exclusively available for retail at the Celtic Whiskey Shop.

This Fermanagh gin uses a special distillation process borrowed from the Dutch in which the juniper berries are treated in double contact with the spirit, hence the title ‘double gin’. Coriander, citrus and licorice balance the bite of the juniper

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International shipping inclduding to USA and Australia – www.celticwhiskeyshop.com

Irish Gin & Spirits

Dublin City Gin

Bertha’s Revenge

70cl / 42%

70cl / 42% –

–This small batch gin combines local and exotic

Bertha the cow is said to have lived until the grand age of 48 years, and this gin is named in honour of her legend. She also inspired the use of whey – rather than the more commonly used grain – in this unique gin. Botanicals include grapefruit, cinnamon, cloves, elderflower and sweet woodruff.

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ingredients to create a gin that reflects its namesake city. The classic dry gin flavours of juniper, citrus and spice are joined by a subtle hint of rhubarb to create a creamy and mouthfilling gin, with a satisfyingly peppery finish.

€46.99

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Coole Swan

Mór Irish Gin 70cl / 38% –

70cl / 17% –

Carefully handcrafted and governed by local botanicals, the ingredients in Mór gin change slightly with the seasons to represent the best of Tullamore. Juniper and Orris root meet citrus bitters and floral honeysuckle. Lightly filtered fresh mountain water lends the gin its crisp finish.

An incredible tasting Irish cream liqueur made from the highest quality, all natural ingredients. Coole Swan contains Irish single malt whiskey, fresh Irish Cream, real chocolate and subtle infusions of Madagascan vanilla and rich, dark cocoa from Cote d'Ivoire. The result is a clean, creamy malt chocolate flavour without any cloying sweetness.

€56.99 Kalak Vodka 70cl / 46% –

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The Celtic queen of winter, Kalak, lends her name to this Irish made vodka. This elegant vodka is distilled from malted barley and mixed with pure mountain water. Hints of biscuit, dark chocolate, candied fruit and cream on the palate, with a lingering finish.

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€43.99

€23.99 Longueville Apple Brandy

Muldoon Irish Whiskey Liqueur

50cl / 40% –

70cl / 30% –

A finely crafted Irish apple brandy. This is made entirely on the premises of Longueville House and is double distilled in their small, traditional copper pot stills. It is then aged carefully in French oak barrels for at least four years. A perfect digestif, or as an interesting addition to an Irish coffee.

Made with an Irish whiskey base and toffee and hazelnut high notes. It is sweet on the nose, less so on the palate with a surprisingly thin mouth feel. It has a superb aftertaste; a little kick of warmth just as the comforting sweetness subsides.

€34.99

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Cognac, Armagnac and Calvados

Cognac Park XO

Cognac Park Chai No. 8 Borderies & Petite Champagne

70cl / 40% –

One of our best selling Cognacs and possibly the best value XO in Ireland. The Park XO has lots of flavour with an oaky backbone and lots of dried grapes, apricots, almonds and lemon cake.

‘Very refined, not a hard edge in sight, flavours come on and on, and depart slowly in a long finish’ Raymond Blake, Food & Wine Magazine, 4½/5 Gold Medal winner at the 2012 World Spirits Competition Gold Medal winner at the 2012 International Wine and Spirits Competition

€84.99

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Two single casks chosen to express the ‘terroir’ of different growing areas of the region of cognac. Borderies (44%) has a typical floral and spicy character and is one of the fuller flavoured styles available in Cognac. Petite Champagne (43%), so called because is has the same chalky soil as is found in the Champagne region of France. Taken from a single cask that had been aged for 21 years.

each €164.99

Wine Enthusiast 90/100

Domaine du Buisson Reserve 70cl / 40%

Hennessy XO 70cl / 40% –

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One of the best value brandies in the shop. This small company quietly makes award-winning Cognacs that could easily sell at twice the price. This is richly flavoured in the Borderies style with some pleasant floral notes and a sweet vanilla character.

‘Rich, warm spicy nose, oodles of luscious, juicy plump flavours here with a firm backbone and great length.’ Raymond Blake, Food & Wine Magazine, 5/5 Stars. Double Gold Medal winner 2011 WSWA Tasting Competition

Blended from about 100 eaux-de-vie batches that have taken on the highest amounts of wood tannins to create a completely satisfying Cognac: robust and rich with an incredible persistence. Powerful, rich aromas of wild cocoa softened by notes of dried and preserved fruits. Spicy notes towards the end.

€57.99

€156.99

Delord 25 Year Old Armagnac

Calvados Chateau de Breuil VSOP

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70cl / 40%

One of the stars of the Delord range. This combines powerful and rich flavours with a succulent and smooth fruitiness. An incredible Armagnac that was recognised as one of the top ten spirits of all time in Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal.

96/100 Wine Enthusiast Magazine ‘The nose is biscuity, caramel-like, cream Sherrylike with a touch of cheese-like rancio. The palate entry tastes like bittersweet dark chocolate, cocoa butter, chocolate-covered raisins and dark honey; the midpalate is fruity and less bittersweet than the entry, making for a succulent aftertaste. A genuine classic.’

70cl / 40%

This apple brandy comes from the Pays d’Auge in Normandy and is made in a small distillery from locally grown fruit. Ch. De Breuil age all their Calvados in French oak barrels, with the VSOP spending at least 4 years in cask. This particular edition has won more awards than we can list!

Gold Medal and ‘Best in Class’International Wine and Spirits Competition- London 2011 Silver Medal- International Wines and Spirits Competion- London 2013

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A wide variety of Cognac and Armagnac in stock!

€34.99

Champagne

Champagne We continue to offer prices on Champagne that are better than the supermarkets and our other competitors. We do not rely on clever tricks, multi-buy deals or false discount claims, just year-long low prices. In addition to an impressive range of Champagnes we also stock Spain’s finest Cava, Juvé y Camps, plus some top Prosecco and Cremant D’Alsace.

Veuve Clicquot Brut NV Champagne 75cl / 12.5% –

Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial NV Champagne 75cl / 12% –

A richly flavoured Champagne that is easy to enjoy either with or without food. A high proportion of Pinot Noir grapes in the blend add plenty of weight and depth, whilst around 30% of Chardonnay gives elegance and finesse. Shows ripe flavours of apples, quince and brioche.

€46.99

The world’s bestknown Champagne. Moet & Chandon offer consistent quality and affordability. An intense nose of red fruits, with some floral nuances. Dry and delicately fruity with expressive flavours of orchard fruits, toasted bread and yeast.

€43.99

Bollinger Special Cuvée NV Champagne

Pol Roger White Label NV Champagne

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75cl / 12%

Consistently one of the highest rated standard non-vintage Champagnes. Bollinger relies on a high proportion of Pinot Noir grapes for its richness and body. The flavours are intense and heady with ripe orchard fruits, a strong mineral presence and some toasty nuances.

75cl / 12.5%

The Pol Roger house style is all about elegance, and most of their Champagne contain a high proportion of Chardonnay. Their white label displays delicate flavours of fine bread, white flowers and a hint of toast. One of our favourites!

€53.99

€43.99

Pol Roger Vintage Rosé 2006 Champagne

Dom Perignon 2006 Champagne

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75cl / 12.5%

A consistently good rosé from vintage to vintage. The 2006 is elegant and complex, and marked by creamy, strawberry, apricot and cherry fruit flavours with wellbalanced acidity and medium body. Great value for a vintage rose from a top producer.

75cl / 12.5%

Widely considered to be one of the world’s finest Champagnes. Dom Perignon focuses on producing the ultimate expression of a vintage, and 2006 was opulent and silky with a bright bouquet of candied fruits and toasted notes. It is drinking very well now, but will also reward some ageing.

€67 .99

€181.99 Ireland’s Cheapest Prices on Branded Champagne

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White Wines

Juvé Y Camps Reserva de la Familia

Sauvignon Gibault, Vin de Pays de la Loire 2015

The flagship cuvée of Juvé Y Camps could easily be confused with a good quality champagne. The Cava of choice of the Spanish Royal family, regularly served at official banquets so you can eat and drink like kings & queens this Christmas

Fresh & fruity with aromas of pears, apples and pineapples. The palate is fresh with lively acidity and vibrant fruit flavours of grapefrit, lychee and passionfruit. Almost new world like in style this wine offers plenty of class for its price.

75cl / 12% –

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€25.99

€12.99

Free-run juice of Macabeu, Xarel-lo and Parellada grapes, aged for 36 months in bottle before release. Citrus and floral aromas with a honey hint. Pure, tangy palate with lingering herb and lees characters. Complex and focused; a must try. 92 Points Decanter

Villa Blanche Chardonnay Gruner Veltliner 2015, Calmel & J Joseph Federspiel Johann 2013, Languedoc Wachau, Austria 75cl / 13.5% –

75cl / 12.5% –

A delicious Chardonnay with aromas of apricot & peach. Clean and straight forward on the palate with a fresh and fruity finish revealing mango & citrus overtones. The oak is very subtle and very smooth.

Pale lemon in colour. Aromas of white flowers, jasmine, lemon, lime & peach. Dry and light in body with a slight spritz. Well balanced acidity and good, pronounced fruit. Flavours of lemon, lime, passionfruit, and grapefruit with some light, floral touches.

€13.99

"Pale gold. Delicate floral aromas, wild honeysuckle, & lemon verbana. Silky texture, soft herb & lemon veil drawn over white stone fruit. A light note of vanilla pod & cardamon. All the components are there, drawn in a tense thread of acidity. Dry, understated and rather lovely. Surprisingly long."

“Light & racy. Polished. Full of flavour.” 16.5/20 Jancis Robinson

€18.99

16.5/20 Jancis Robinson.

Chablis Vielles Vignes Defaix 2011 75cl / 12.5% –

A traditional style producer with 25 hectares of the best vineyards in Chablis. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel vats and the wine then remains on their lees in tanks for at least 18 months before being bottled. It is long, intense & complex and has a marvellous purity of fruit that is the very essence of first class Chablis! We highly recommend you try this over the season.

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€29.99

A blend of mainly Riesling with a little Albariño added which are hand harvested in small boxes of 10 kg of grapes only from our estate grapes. A percentage of the collection comes from grapes with noble rot. It has been fermented in small tubs of 25 Hl at low temperature. Pale, watery lemon in colour. Medium intensity aromas of peach, apricots, honey, jasmine and green apples. Dry and medium bodied with high acidity. Very fresh and lively with lime, lemon, apricot and peach fruit flavours. This will develop complexity in the bottle. Penin Guide 90 Points. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2015 - 93 Points. Vinous Media - 92 Points

Pinot Grigio Cantina Tramin 2015, Alto Adige, Italy

La Crema Chardonnay 2014, Sonoma Coast, California

75cl / 13.3% –

75cl / 13.8% –

Lovely straw colour with aromas of citrus fruits, pears, apples and white flowers. The rich and velvety texture of the wine is balanced by refreshing acidity leading to a long, lingering finish. This wine is a long term favourite with us and always delivers, it has a good freshness to it as well as layers of flavour. The winemaker Willi Stürz was nominated as Winemaker of the Year by the presitigous Gambero Rosso.

Light gold in colour. Enticing aromas of oatmeal biscuits, melted butter, lemon cake and white flowers. Dry and full-bodied with well balanced acidity. Delicious flavours of brioche, lemon, butter, vanilla and creme caramel along with some melon and ripe apple. This has a great combination of weight and freshness.

“A reliable source of top quality whites” Jancis Robinson writing about Cantina Tramin

€25.99

Ekam 2014, Castell d’Enclus, Catalonia, Spain

€15.99

Robert Parker. “I enjoyed the Chardonnays, especially the outstanding value the 2014 Chardonnay from Sonoma coast. A heck of a Chardonnay for the price, with notes of tropical pineapple and caramelized orange, this elegant, crisp, mediumbodied wine...94 % barrel fermented, aged in 15% new French oak, American oak and bottled after eight months.” Stephen Tanzer 90 Points, "Pale yellow-gold. Aromas of nectarine, orange pith and white flowers, with touch of smokiness in the background."

Mixed Case Pricing on 12+ Bottles of Wine – www.winesonthegreen.com

€30.99

Red Wine

Les Tourelles de Longueville 2010, Bordeaux, France 75cl / 13% –

Château La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape 2010, Rhône, France

€59.99

The second wine of Chateau Pichon Baron, this was one of the finest vintages ever at this estate. It is characterized by its purity of cassis fruit, its gorgeous silky texture, and an opulent full-bodied style which eclipses many a Cru Classé.

75cl / 14.5% –

From one of the best vintages in the last 35 years & from one of the most highly respected Chateauneuf du Pape estates. This is a superb red that delivers exceptional depth and length of flavour.

“The second wine, the 2010 Les Tourelles de Longueville, is a gorgeous, plump, fat fruit bomb with oodles of black currants, cherries, spice box, roasted herbs and a hint of barbecue smoke. It is a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and like a lot of second wines, is meant be drunk as soon as it’s released, although it’s capable of lasting at least a decade or more.”

92 points Stephen Tanzer 91 points Wine Enthusiast 91 points Wine Spectator

90-93 points Wine Spectator

€41.99

“Exhibits the rare combination of unbridled power and freshness, minerality and abundant aromatics. A well- made delicious red, with blueberry, boysenberry, black raspberry fruit, some background wood smoke, and the tell-tale Provencal garrigue, pepper and loamy soil notes, it is a wine of finesse, power and richness…”

89 points Robert Parker

92 points Robert Parker

AN/2 2014, Anima Negra, Chianti Classico 2014, Mallorca, Spain Castellare di Castellina, 75cl / 13% Tuscany, Italy –

This has always been a great favourite. We first discovered the wines of Anima Negra about 7 years ago and they are one of the most respected wineries in Spain. Using mainly local grapes and over 100 small grape growers, it is made organically using biodynamic principles but it isn’t certified organic or biodynamic. Aged in oak barrels over a period of 13 months gives us a balanced and elegant wine. Aromas of eucalyptus, spice, leather, mature fruit, resin and cocoa. Smooth, Balanced, flavoursome, silky, aromatic and fresh. Balsamic and mineral hints and a finish revealing light nuances of fresh vegetables. Deep Ruby red in colour.

75cl / 13% –

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Bodegas Salentein Barrel Selection Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina 75cl / 14.5% – 100% Malbec, made from the grapes in Salentein’s own vineyards located in El Oasis estate. Intense & complex with outstanding aromas of red & black fruits, as well as delicate floral notes. Fresh & fruity in the mouth with great mouth feel and a long lingering finish.

Robert Parker 96 points

92Points Tim Atkin Decanter Magazine “Elegant, perfumed, with juicy red berries, spices and an orange peel twist. A very accomplished wine, concentrated, with a great chalky texture, intense black fruit and savoury character.”

“This is usually my favorite wine from La Rioja Alta and 2005 is one of its best showings, going back to the quality of the vintages of the 1950s and 60s. The nose is very balsamic with notes of camphor, hints of mint, leather and hung game wrapped around a core of cherries in liqueur. Together it is balanced, subtle, truly elegant and classical. The palate is only medium-bodied but with great concentration of flavors that are very tasty, mineral, almost salty and framed by ultra-fine tannins and smashing balance. A great classic.”

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Gran Reserva 904 2005, La Rioja Alta, Spain 75cl / 13.5% –

75cl / 14.5% – The entry level release from this outstanding producer. Priorat is one of only 2 regions in Spain to be awarded DOCa status for the outstanding quality of its wine production, the other of course being Rioja. Ferrer Bobet has been described as “..the future showplace of Priorat..” by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate & his is a prime example of why such great things are being said about this producer. 91 points Decanter

A blend of predominately Sangiovese with Canaiolo, and then spent 7 months in French oak. This wine has great body and fruit flavours. A great food wine. Robert Parker “The 2014 Chianti Classico is being released now. Grapes are fermented with ambient yeasts partially in stainless steel and in barrel. The wine is then put in cement for up to eight months to rest and lock in its fruity freshness. This is a successful expression with an easy but very clean and lean approach. Fruit is sourced from various sites on the property. The bouquet shows bright berry tones and the mouthfeel is silky and supple.”

Ferrer Bobet 2013, Priorat, Spain

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“Whistle-clean, youthful fruit on the nose with a hint of new oak and some seductive floral overtones. Rich, ripe and rounded in the mouth. Old-vine fruit is well-integrated with a dash of spice.”

€37.99

Viña Alberdi Reserva 2010, Rioja, Spain 75cl / 13.5% – 100% Tempranillo that’s aged for 2 years in American oak casks (the first year in brand new casks, the second in 4 year old casks). It was bottled in June 2011. Ruby red with a slightly garnet rim. On the nose there are interesting savoury notes of roasted meats, Provencal herbs, plus cocoa, liquorice, black cherries, and damsons. Dry and medium bodied with juicy acidity and well-balanced tannins. Nicely focused fruit flavours. More pronounced than on the nose with flavours of red and black cherries, ripe strawberries, damsons and redcurrants. Some smoky oak flavours add some earthiness but the fruit persists to the finish.

€21.99

Over 95% of our wine range is sourced & imported directly

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Sherry/Jerez

Sherry/Jerez Equipo Navazos La Bota de Fino No. 68

Equipo Navazos La Bota de Manzanilla No. 60

75cl / 15% –

50cl / 16.5% –

This new release, of an estimated average age between ten and eleven years. The nose shows very complex and intense aromas, and a remarkable roundness in the palate (the traditional buttery touch of old finos). This is particularly true of the solera, where the flor is almost exhausted, while in the second criadera the yeast is still very lively and active, which provides the spiciness and pungency that are also notable features of this extraordinary wine.

A very special wine that takes the astonishing quality of the previous releases (editions 20, 40 and 50) to an amazing level of finesse and chalky minerality. What makes this wine truly unique and gifted with unmatched biological character (intense and steely salty notes on the palate) is that the butts are filled up to “a tocadedos” level—well above the 5/6 mark that is common in the Sherry district.

Jancis Robinson 17 points ” Very nutty and mature fino. It shows bitter almonds, olive leaf, yeasty character and salty seaweed flavours. Very textured for a fino, displaying a palatable warm alcoholic sensation, very broad and voluminous palate, full body and elegant bitterness at the back palate. Very deep and toasty aftertaste.”

Robert Parker 97 points

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Bodegas Tradicion Oloroso VORS

Emilio Hidalgo Marques de Rodil Palo Cortado

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Robert Parker 95 points – “I’m talking about the NV Tradicion Oloroso VORS, on average 45-50 years old, which gives the wine a concentration of glycerin and dry extract that is amazing. Silky, very interesting to see the wine that has been blended over the years is more complex. The proverbial iron fist in a velvet glove, it is full-bodied, and still follows the same, clean, elegant, precise line of the rest of the wines from Tradicion.” 94 points Penin Guide 97 points Wine & Spirits Magazine 94 points Jamie Goode 95 points Repsol Guide

A big favourite with Sherry fans and this one is one of the best! Mahogany colour, almond like aroma, dry, balanced, full-bodied with lots of fruit, nuts & spice. Persitant finish. Palo Cortado - is a variety of sherry that is initially made like an amontillado, typically for 3-4 years but which subsequently develops a character closer to an oloroso.

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Manzanilla En Rama La Guita 37.5cl / 15% –

A fantastic Manzanilla that is drawn from wines aged around 4 and 5 years old. Like fino sherry Manzanilla is aged under a protective layer of flor (yeast), the result is a fresh and light wine with flavours of green apples, almonds and some savoury notes of crispy bacon and olives. Robert Parker 93 points “I encountered a first bottle in the north of Spain and I was gobsmacked. The character of brine, green olives and mustard seeds is all there in an amplified way. The palate is medium bodied, as 'flor' eats glycerin and the wine is always sharper, always very dry and intense. This is a selection of 'botas' from centenary 'soleras' in their bodegas Misericordia and Carretera de Jerez, averaging 4.5 years of age. The wine is unfined and not stabilized, and only a light filtration is applied to avoid particles floating in the wine. .99 This is their first 'en rama' bottling.”

91 points Wine Enthusiast 92 points Repsol Guide 93 points Wine & Spirits Magazine

Gran Barquero Amontillado, Montilla-Moriles 75cl / 19% – Robert Parker 95 points – “ The NV Amontillado Gran Barquero is an impressive 25-30 years old. It wears a dark amber robe and a subtle, elegant and focused nose. It’s an Amontillado of finesse, with biological, salty notes and roasted almonds, close to the Fino character. The palate shows a medium-bodied wine of a velvety texture, fine acidity and clean, focused flavors, It represents superb value for the quality it delivers.”

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Hidalgo Pedro Ximenez 50cl / 15% –

€28.99

Concentrated, rasiny. Toasty, bitter chocolate, unctuous and long. Wine Spectator 92 points “This has good cut driving the caramel, butterscotch, raisin and orange peel flavors. There’s a slight burnt edge, but overall this is beautifully balanced and melts in the mouth.” 91 Points Wine Enthusiast.

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Port

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Robert Parker 94Points

92 Points – Wine Spectator

2003 saw one of the wettest winters followed by one of the hottest summers in Porto, resulting in high levels of sugar and acidity. In other words: the ideal Was combination for perfect INTAGE LV balance. The vintage Was €119 . 99 stands out for its .99 structure, deep colour and complexity Save €50 of aromas.

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Quinta do Noval Black Port

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A very popular style of Port that was created by Noval in 1958. Grapes were sourced from vines up to 60 years in age and the wine was aged for 4 years in French oak before being released. Noval’s ‘Baby Vintage’.

Wine Spectaor 88 points

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“Shows beautiful aromas of sliced plum and peach, with raspberry jam. Medium-bodied and lightly sweet, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Refined and pretty. “

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Port is a fortified wine produced exclusively in the Douro Valley in the North of Portugal. Usually served as a sweet red wine, it can also come in dry, semi dry and white varieties. We import a wide range and believe our collection to include some of the finest Ports in the world, with Fine Ruby (young), tawny (oak aged), Late Bottle Vintage and Colheita being just some of the special port styles worth looking out for.

Quinta do Noval 2003 Vintage Port

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Madeira Vinhos Barbeito Sercial Old Reserve 10 Year Old

Vinhos Barbeito Verdehlo Old Reserve 10 Year Old

Vinhos Barbeito Malvasia Old Reserve 10 Year Old

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75cl / 18.9% –

100% Verdelho, aged for 10-15 years

Berliner Trophy 2011 - Silver Medal International Wine & Spirits Competition - Silver Medal

€39.99

100% Sercial, aged for 10-14 years. Bronze Medal International Wine Challenge 2010. Jancis Robinson May 2012, ‘Sercial is the lightest and driest and along with great Fino or Manzanilla is one of the most energising, appetising drinks in the world. Sercial and Barbeito seem like a marriage made in heaven and indeed Barbeito 10 Year-Old Sercial tastes heavenly. Peachy pale tawny. Racy with that wonderful purity and acidity yet heady and with massive depth of fruit. Tense, serious, complex. A marvel really. Only just off-dry this would make a fabulous aperitif. I gave it a possibly characteristically stingy 17 points out of 20.’

Silver Medal and Best in Class International Wine & Spirit Competition 2010 .Jancis Robinson 17.5/20, ‘Pale apricot color. Tastes quite dry for Verdelho. Fine and pure with flavors of apricot and bitter orange. Unbelievably long.’

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€39.99

100% Malvasia grapes, aged for 10-14 years. This wine was naturally aged in casks and bottled in its purest state.Bright gold color. Floral aromas, ripe citrus, honey and almonds. Lots of depth, full and persistent. Excellent at the end of a meal, with Christmas pudding, foie-gras, chocolate and cheeses.

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Dessert Wine

Ariyanas Naturalemente Dulce 2011

Castelnau de Suduirat Sauternes 2010

37.5cl / 13%

75cl / 14%

100% Moscatel grapes this is a naturally sweet and unfortified. The nose is delicate and floral with spiced-accentuated aromas of honeydew, apricot and white flowers. Sweet and expansive. It is elegant and balanced with flavours of orange peel, candied ginger and melon. Finished sweet and long with resonating

This is the 2nd wine from Chateau Suduiraut whose vines border those of the illustrious Chateau d’Yqeum. The same stringent grape selection applies to this wine as the Chateau bottling, and the benefits this makes to the wine are obvious. The nose has concentrated marmalade, lemon citrus and floral aromas, whilst the palate is sweet and well balanced with laser-like concentration

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Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos 2007 Disznoko

Banyuls Cornet & Cie Rimage 2013

“The 2007 is a blend of 75% Furmint, 15% Zeta and 10% Harslevelu. It has a very pure and clean nose, perhaps one of the most Sauternes-like I have come across, with yellow plum and quince aromas. The palate is clean and fresh on the entry with effervescent satsuma, apricot and quince notes pricked with just the right amount of acidity. This is very feminine, balletic Tokaji – a little ingénue – is a perfect introduction to the delights of aszu wine.”

French cousin, Banyuls is a very interesting fortified wine from close to the Spanish border. Made form 100% Grenache grapes, this rich and powerful wine is one of the world’s few great matches with chocolate. Compared to an equivalent tawny port, this is great value for money.

50cl / 12% –91 points Robert Parker –

93 Points Wine Enthusiast 96 Points Tim Atkin

Bukkuram Sole d’Agosto 2012 Marco de Bartoli 50cl / 14% –

Rich, sweet but vibrant wine from one of Italy’s best producers. The grapes are dried for 2 weeks in the sun making a complex, concentrated Bukkram. Lots of orange and dried fruit on the palate. Long length of flavour and good body. Gambero Rosso 2014 – 2 Bicchieri

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75cl / 16% –Sometimes referred to as Port’s

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Vin Santo D’Altesi 2010 Altesino

Pedro Ximen 1908 Antigua Casa de Guardia

Offers a full-bodied, complex aroma with hints of fig jam and propolis followed by candied fruit, almonds, dried apricots, hazelnuts and vanilla.It is warm, embracing and robust, caressing the palate with its intense, velvety flavours. An aftertaste of honey and passion fruit lingers with great persistence.Deep amber colour

Only 1000 bottles are released each year from their solera system. Dark, sweet but fresh with raisins, figs & great concentration. A big personal favourite! Great Gold Medal Vinitaly 2004.

37.5cl / 16% –

Robert Parker – 94 Points

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€23.99

Christmas Gift Sets

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French Fiasco

• Loire Sauvignon Vignobles Gibault

• Villa Blanche Chardonnay

• Senorio de Fenojal Rioja

• Villa Blanche Pinot Noir

Fresh, fruity wines from two of the most popular wine regions.

High quality, excellent value wines from one of the Languedoc’s finest producers Calmel & J Joseph

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€26.95

Red & Silver Gift Box

€29.95

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Cardboard Gift Box

€26.95

Red & Silver Gift Box

€32.95

Taste of Italy

Classic Christmas

• Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico

• Clos des Menuts Saint Emilion Grand Cru

• Feudi di San Gregorio Grecco di Tufo

• Pouilly Fumé Domaine Landrat Guyllot

Two fabulous italian wines. Both red and white offering complex depth of flavour. Especially good with food!

Classic French wines for a perfect Christmas gift!

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€37.95

Cardboard Gift Box

€44.95

Wooden Gift Box

€42.95

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€48 .95

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Móinéir Fine Irish Fruit Wine

Made from 100% Irish fruit, in Ireland’s first fruit winery, Wicklow Way Wines. Móinéir Strawberry Wine €21.99 each Móinéir Blackberry Wine with Elderberries €24.99 each

Móinéir Christmas Gift Set Strawberry & Blackberry in Cardboard Gift Box €45 Strawberry & Blackberry in Wooden Gift Box €€50

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THE NEW HOME OF IRISH WHISKEY IN KILLARNEY! Opened on St. Patrick’s Day 2016, Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder is a wonderful addition to Killarney’s food & drink scene. The bar boasts an impressive range of Irish, Scottish & international whiskies. Pop in and try one of our whiskey tasting trays

Not just for whiskey lovers! Superb variety of craft beer on tap and in bottle, extensive Irish craft spirit collection and fabulous wine list sourced directly from some of the world’s best vineyards.

RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY UNTIL 9.45PM

Simply prepared food using only the finest ingredients House favourites Include… Kerry sliders (any three) -beef -pulled pork, pickled apple -spiced lamb, pickled cucumber -spiced mackerel Roast butternut squash, green beans, crispy kale, toasted barley, romesco sauce Children’s menu available

TREAT YOURSELF TO A CREATIVE COCKTAIL! Killarney Old Fashioned Town Branch Rye Whiskey, Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters, Orange Blossom Water, Ale Syrup Bog Warrior Connemara Peated Single Malt, Tawny Port, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Orange Bitters, Angostura

Blasket Dingle Gin, Galliano, Green Tea Syrup, Lemon Juice, Martini Rosso, Egg White Plus Much More..

OPENING HOURS

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS

Monday – Thursday: 12pm – 11.30pm Friday & Saturday: 12pm – 12.30am Sunday: 12.30pm – 11pm

Normal opening hours will operate throughout the festive season with the exception of: Christmas Eve: 12pm – 6pm Christmas Day: CLOSED

Proudly Awarded with the prestigious title of Visitor Attraction of the Year by Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky

Christmas Gift Shop Now Open! Shop with us for all your whiskey, wine and spirits needs this festive season! Full range of products featured in this brochure along with an extended selection of wine and craft beers are available for take home purchase at: Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder, 93 New Street Killarney.

DUBLIN Due to the success of Irish Whiskey Experience Killarney, our expert staff from the Celtic whiskey shop are now offering a variety of Irish Whiskey Masterclasses in Dublin. These classes take place on Thursday at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm and on Saturday at 3pm. Conveniently located at No. 10 Stephen’s Green, less than a minute walk from the shop.

Discover more about the history, production and renaissance of Ireland’s native spirit. Our Expert staff will guide you through an interactive tasting of some wonderful Irish whiskeys. Great for special events including Christmas parties, corporate events and birthays. Masterclasses take place Daily @ 93 New Street Killarney 12pm – 7.15pm 10 Different Masterclasses to Choose from Including: Bainne & Grain €30 Irish Whiskey & Farmhouse Cheese Pairing • Draw a sample of Irish whiskey straight from our own oak cask • Sensory perception quiz • Tips on cheese & whiskey pairing • Compare and contrast four lovely Irish whiskeys with four farmhouse Irish cheeses. • Free Glencairn tasting glass Distiller’s Apprentice €20 Introduction to Irish Whiskey • Draw a sample of Irish whiskey straight from our own oak cask • Watch short Irish whiskey film • Sensory perception quiz • Free Glencairn tasting glass

Golden Ticket €30 Irish Whiskey & Artisan Chocolate Pairing • Draw a sample of Irish whiskey straight from our own oak cask • Sensory perception quiz • Tips on chocolate & whiskey pairing • Compare and contrast four lovely Irish whiskeys with four farmhouse luxurious chocolates. • Free Glencairn tasting glass

Upgrade to Master Distiller €40 All the fun of the Distiller’s Apprentice bt with a tasting of 4 premium Irish whiskeys.

Tickets must be booked from Celtic Whiskey Shop in person, or over the Phone on +35316759744 Email : [email protected]

www.irishwhiskeyexperience.net

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New Christmas Gift Shop!

Christmas Gift Catalogue 2016 93 New Street Killarney, Co. Kerry Tel. +353 64 663 5700 www.celticwhiskeybar.com − www.irishwhiskeyexperience.net