This Spirit Also Answers The Question: Is Whiskey Better Than Wine

Irish Whiskey also described as ‘water of life’ is having a new moment, with existing distilleries and new ones opening. They tend to have a lighter, smoother, and sweeter flavor profile than what you usually get in scotches or bourbons making this spirit welcoming. Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey, named after a beautiful 15th century castle that stands in County Clare Ireland is the perfect example of why people are falling back in love with this spirit.

It manages to capture a great deal of flavor and complexity and offer it in a light and pleasant manner. Their single malt is created from malted barley triple distilled a batch at a time, in copper pot stills and aged in what was once bourbon oak casks. The end result: Delicious. To kick off March festivities including St. Patrick’s Day, we celebrated with Knappague Castle Irish Whiskey at an intimate gathering at East Village’s latest hotspot, Mister Paradise. In addition to enjoying craft cocktails infused with their 12-year old single malt, guests had the opportunity to sample two limited release expressions: One finished in Pinchon Baron and the other in Marsala wine casks. Now the question, Is Whiskey better than wine? Let’s just say, Whiskey and Wine are quite fine!