Ballykeefe Lady Desart Gin
50cl
/
40% Vol
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Handcrafted and vapour infused in an Italian copper pot still, the 12 botanicals include three rare oriental peppers, handpicked in the remote mountain regions of Vietnam and Cambodia.This is a perfectly balanced London Dry gin whose flavour requires no garnish. The name honours the renowned, Ellen Cuffe, Countess of Desart, an exceptional politician and philanthropist in early 20th century Ireland. Ballykeefe Distillery is proudly located on her former estate.
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Ballykeefe Lady Desart Gin
€38.00
Ex Tax: €30.89
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Tasting Notes from the Producer
Aromas (without water)
Pre-sneeze pepper hit, with a spruce like hit of juniper and fresh perfumed notes of citrus fruits.
Flavour
Exceptionally fresh, juniper gives way to citrus, followed by palate cleansing pepper. A dry finish with big kick of citrus.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
50cl
Alcohol %
40%
Country
Ireland
Producer
Ballykeefe Distillery
Serving Suggestion
Serving Suggestion
Copa glass filled with ice, add 35.5ml of Ballykeefe Lady Desart Gin and top with premium tonic water.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Winner of gold at the USA Spirit Ratings 2019
FAQs
The standard Irish spirits measure is 35.5ml, established under Irish Weights and Measures regulations, which is one third larger than the UK standard measure of 25ml. This means Irish whiskey measures are meaningfully more generous than those served in Britain or most of Europe. In many Irish pubs, particularly in rural areas, the measure may be served as a slightly rounded 35ml to 40ml pour depending on the house custom and staff training.
A standard Irish measure of spirits is 35.5ml, set by the Intoxicating Liquor Act. This is the regulated minimum measure for spirits served in licensed Irish premises. For reference, the UK standard measure is 25ml and the standard EU measure varies by country. The larger Irish measure reflects both historical convention and regulatory tradition. When purchasing a single or double in an Irish pub, you are receiving a more generous pour than in most other jurisdictions.
An Irish spirit measure is 35.5ml, the legally mandated minimum pour size for spirits in Irish licensed premises under Irish licensing law. This contrasts with the UK standard of 25ml and the Scottish standard of 25ml or 35ml. The Irish measure is one third larger than the standard UK pour. When comparing spirit consumption across markets, this difference is significant: a single Irish measure is the equivalent of approximately 1.4 standard UK measures.
The Irish spirit measure is 35.5ml. This is the standard regulated pour for spirits in Irish licensed premises, set by Irish licensing legislation. By comparison: the UK standard is 25ml, and European measures range from 20ml to 40ml depending on the country. The 35.5ml Irish standard reflects a historically established convention that has been codified into licensing law.
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