Killowen Pangur, the White Cat, is a small-batch Irish poitín that marries two distillates from two distilleries, one big and one tiny, across Carlingford Lough from each other, bottled at 94 proof (47% ABV) in a 700ml bottle.
Before whiskey there was poitín, the historic Irish spirit once distilled in secret in places like the Mourne Mountains. Brendan Carty, an architect by profession, built Killowen Distillery in the Mournes of County Down, overlooking Carlingford Lough, to revive distilling techniques of the past, and he has become one of the driving forces behind the revival of poitín. Pangur is a 50/50 combination of two spirits, one from either side of the lough, a modern tribute to Ireland's ancient poitín tradition, and the range won two Gold medals at the San Francisco International Spirits Competition.
The blend offers both pot-still spice and notes of mezcal, with a savory, earthy character, superior body and a viscous mouthfeel. The palate is rich and smooth with a lovely texture, and the finish is very smooth and long.
A poitín of superior body and flavor.
Killowen sits in the Mournes, halfway between Belfast and Dublin, and the distillery is also known for its innovative small-batch whiskeys, including a five-year-old Rum & Raisin single malt that has won medals of its own.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Pot-still spice, earthy notes.
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Palate: Rich and smooth, savory, mezcal-like.
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Finish: Very smooth and long.
Specifications
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Producer: Killowen Distillery, Mourne Mountains, County Down
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Founder: Brendan Carty
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Style: Irish poitín
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Blend: 50/50 marriage of two poitíns
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Proof / ABV: 94 proof (47% ABV)
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or over ice, or use it in place of mezcal or white rum in cocktails for a savory Irish twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is poitín?
A historic Irish spirit, once distilled in secret, that predates whiskey.
What is Pangur?
A 50/50 marriage of two poitíns from either side of Carlingford Lough.
How does it taste?
Earthy and savory, with pot-still spice and notes reminiscent of mezcal.
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