This month's whiskey is the 40.0% Paddy Irish Whiskey or Paddy's (website), with a history dating back to 1779, which was originally produced by the Cork Distilleries Company, but now is distilled at the new Midleton Distillery in County Cork. The whiskey started being called Paddy in the early 20th century, after their legendary salesman Patrick J. O'Flaherty (Paddy), who sold what became his namesake whiskey for over 40 years, and was known for his generosity buying "rounds and making friends wherever he went" the length and breadth of Ireland. 😁
Paddy's is a blend of triple distilled malt, grain and pot-stilled whiskeys, aged in "three types of" oak casks, and producing a very easy to drink whiskey indeed! It is difficult to describe the aroma as it is very light, with subtle alcohol, vanilla and honey in the aroma. Similarly, great subtlety in the taste too, honey and butterscotch immediately come to mind, with hints of toasted bread, tropical fruits and grapefruit, and with a slightly nutty dry aftertaste. Smooth and, as I said, "very easy to drink" and at an affordable price that won't break the bank either, sláinte! 👍
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