Irish Whiskey

Question 1

Why did the English Parliament law of 1556 have little to no effect on whiskey production in Ireland?

Answer 1

Because this law only extended to the Pale (the fortified area around Dublin).

Question 2

What contributed to the decline of Irish whiskey?

Answer 2

1. The invention of the Coffey still in 1832.
2. The great potato famine in the 1840’s.
3. Prohibition in the United States.

Question 3

What are the four main types of Irish Whiskey?

Answer 3

1. Malt
2. Grain
3. Pot Still
4. Blended

Question 4

True or False: Irish whiskey is generally considered to be smoother and less smoky than Scotch because of their use of non-peated malts.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Which production features help make whiskey “Irish whiskey”?

Answer 5

Required to be aged in Ireland in wooden casks for a minimum of 3 years.