The Irishman - Founders Reserve Small Batch Irish Whiskey

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"The Founder’s Reserve is a unique take on the old Irish Pot Still Whiskey and is the original and signature blend created by founder Bernard Walsh. It is a blend of two styles, Single Malt and Single Pot Still. The proportions used are 70% Single Malt and 30% Single Pot Still. This is unusual in itself, as it is the only Irish blended whiskey to contain 100% whiskey distillates from the copper pot still and 0% Grain or Column still whiskey. This results in a much more flavoursome whiskey. The Founder’s Reserve is triple distilled and matured in Bourbon Casks. A Gold Medal Winner at The International Spirits Challenge in London, one of the highest rated Irish Whiskey’s in Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible with 93 points – “Quite a Wonderful Blend” and most recently awarded Gold at “The Whiskey Masters” as overall winner in “The Irish Whiskey Category”.

Nose

A Zesty Spice, with hints of black pepper, cinnamon and peaches. A slight hint of vanilla too, with a suggestive savour of Green Apple.

Palate

Pot Still Spice, malt, dark chocolate, bourbon oak, and crème caramel

Finish

Everlasting finish with oak and butterscotch. Lingers for what seems like an eternity!

Awards

  • Gold Medal at International Spirits Challenge London.
  • Gold Medal at International Spirits Competition San Francisco.
  • 94 Points Beverage Tasting Institute USA.
  • 93 Points Jim Murray Whiskey Bible
  • Gold Medal at International Spirits Competition San Francisco 2013
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Walsh Whiskey

Our family is dedicated to playing our part in the revival of Irish whiskey as one of the world’s most appreciated spirits. We are doing this through the recreation of some old recipes from the 19th century, Ireland’s golden era of whiskey distilling, and also through the introduction of innovative new expressions for new palettes in a new era.

We are passionate for both innovation and attention to detail. We believe that our passion, innovation and attention-to-detail make a real difference to the enjoyment of people who choose our whiskeys and so they drive our family’s dream to create a legacy of whiskey excellence.

Bernard & Rosemary Walsh