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Hidden Histories: Poitín

Ireland has witnessed a craft beer and distilling renaissance in recent years. Teeling Whiskey, G...

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13.13 25 Aug 2019


Hidden Histories: Poitín


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13.13 25 Aug 2019


Ireland has witnessed a craft beer and distilling renaissance in recent years.

Teeling Whiskey, Gunpowder Gin and more besides have emerged and made their mark on the whiskey world and more surprising is the re-emergence of Poitín.

No longer a bootlegged commodity, the once mysterious drink is now appearing in cocktail bars in London and New York. So, how did it all go mainstream?

Gavan Reilly is joined by Donal Fallon of the Come Here To Me! blog for another episode of  Hidden Histories.


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