A
very enjoyable blend designed for drinking any time of
the day or night
The
Locke’s Irish Whiskey brand originates from Locke’s Distillery in
Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath which is situated along the banks of the river Brusna
in the heart of
Ireland
.
Locke’s
Distillery has the distinction of being the oldest licensed distillery in the
world dating back to 1757. This was a
small rural distillery that prospered in the 19th century by
successfully exporting its whiskey to the
UK
,
US,
Argentina
,
Australia
and other
UK
colonies. The change in the economic
climate eventually forced Locke’s to cease operations in 1953 and sell of its
assets. This loss in distilling history was ultimately Cooley Distillery’s
gain when it bought over Locke’s Distillery and its remaining assets in the
late 1980’s.
Locke’s Irish Whiskey
is made from marrying malt and grain whiskey together.
This fine whiskey is double distilled in traditional pot stills and
patent stills and uses only the finest malted barley, maize and the purest Irish
spring water. Maturation of Locke’s
Irish Whiskey takes place in the 200 year old warehouses in Kilbeggan.
A blend of malt and grain whiskey that has been gently mature in oak
casks is used to create the distinct flavour and character that is unique to
Locke’s Irish Whiskey.
Tasting notes of Jim Murray, renowned Whiskey Commentator
Nose:
Sweet and malty
Taste:
Sweet and smooth at first. Possessing a full malty and spicey middle and
a delightful honeyed sweetness which rolls around the palate, filling the mouth.
It glides over the taste-buds like the smoothest of silks. Well balanced
overtones of oak wood.
Finish:
The powerful maltiness trickles off leaving the grain which is first
noticeable as the conveyor of ex-bourbon cask vanillins. Soft, clean and quite
malty with a little oloroso sherry wood.
Serving
Suggestions:
Locke’s
premium blend Irish Whiskey can be served neat, on the rocks, or with a little
water to taste. It can also be
served with any mixer, or with coffee to make an authentic Irish Coffee. It is
also great for cooking. Really the
possibilities are endless.
Awards:
Medals won in the International Wine and Spirits Competition include a
Gold (1998) and two Bronze (1995, 1996).
Endorsements:
“From the blenders point of view Locke’s is the most difficult to
produce because of the variety and complexity of the constituents.
There at least three malts and four grains which are specifically
selected and drawn together to give a premium with a delicate balance.
The character of this whiskey comes from the higher malt content giving
it texture and smoothness with age not usually found in a blend”.
Noel
Sweeney, Cooley’s Master Blender
This
is a very smooth blend with a high malt content.
