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Discover the Warmth of Ireland: Crafting the Ultimate Glendalough Irish Coffee

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Bring the luck of the Irish to your bar cart this St. Patrick’s Day with Glendalough Distillery, the craft spirits distillery located in Ireland’s Wicklow Mountains. It’s time to trade in the green beer and elevate your Paddy’s Day pours.

Let’s dive into the heart of Irish tradition by introducing two iconic recipes that celebrate the rich heritage of Ireland’s whiskey culture. The first, a beloved classic the Glendalough Very Old Fashioned, a timeless cocktail that encapsulates the essence of sophistication and tradition. The second recipe, a warm, inviting concoction that promises to enchant your senses: the Glendalough Irish Coffee.

Crafted with the exquisite Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey, this Irish Coffee recipe is not just a drink; it’s an experience. A perfect blend of rich coffee and smooth whiskey, topped with a creamy layer, it’s designed to warm you from the inside out. Ideal for chilly evenings or as a luxurious finish to a fine meal, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Glendalough Very Old Fashioned

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Glendalough Double Barrel Whiskey
  • 1/3 ounce Simple syrup
  • 2 dashes of Bitters
  • Fresh Orange Peel – garnish

Method

  1. Add all the ingredients to a tumbler and stir.
  2. Add ice and stir again.
  3. Garnish with a twisted orange peel

Glendalough irish coffee

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey
  • 4 oz freshly brewed hot coffee
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar (adjust to taste)
  • Freshly whipped cream (unsweetened)
  • A pinch of nutmeg or chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)

Method

  1. Preheat your glass by filling it with hot water, then discard the water.
  2. Add the brown sugar to the glass and pour in the freshly brewed hot coffee. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Add the Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey to the mixture and stir well.
  4. Gently float the whipped cream on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon so it rests on top of the coffee/whiskey mixture.
  5. For a final touch, sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg or chocolate shavings over the whipped cream.

Glendalough Double Barrel is a globally awarded, single grain whiskey that has been aged twice – first in American oak Bourbon barrels and again in Spanish oak Oloroso Sherry barrels. Each batch of Glendalough Whiskey is created with love and a passion for quality ingredients that are meant to be shared during life’s special moments. Glendalough was founded with the intention to share traditional Irish whiskey with loved ones, communities and beyond. For a very traditional Irish sip, Glendalough Distillery also offers its classic Pot Still whiskey ($54.99) with tasting notes of vanilla, toasted oak and spice. And for something even more special, 7-Year-Old Single Malt Mizunara Finish ($99.99) is a unique and luxurious choice. 

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