Kinsale Merlot Barrel Aged Wild Red Mead
70cl
/
12% Vol
Winner of the Irish Drink of the Year Award from the Irish Food Writers' Guild 2021! This limited edition release from Kinsale was fermented off-dry prior to ageing in Bordeaux merlot barrels for one year. Some elegant dark cherry aromas here along with honeyed notes in the background. A beautiful tart finish with a flourish of fresh cherry and raspberry.
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Kinsale Merlot Barrel Aged Wild Red Mead
€33.50
Ex Tax: €27.24
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Some elegant dark cherry aromas here along with honeyed notes in the background.
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
A beautiful tart finish with a flourish of fresh cherry and raspberry.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
70cl
Alcohol %
12%
Country
Ireland
Producer
Kinsale Mead Co
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Winner of the Irish Drink of the Year Award from the Irish Food Writers' Guild 2021
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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Customer Reviews
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