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Aqua Vitae Batch 4
€69.95
A recreation by Off The Cuffe of a 700 year old recipe for Aqua Vitae. This recipe was created by Richard De Ledrede, the Bishop of Ossory, in Kilkenny circa 1324 and is the first written record of a grain distillate in Ireland. Aqua Vitae translates from Latin as “water of life” and was first intended as an internal and topical cure all. Believed to be the first form of whiskey and the precursor to Whiskey as we know it today. This herbaceous spirit drink can be described as “Christmas in a glass”. Although a fantastic straight drink, this spirit mixes brilliantly with others due to its high level of flavour and dry spicy finish.
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TASTING NOTES
| Nose | The sweet fragrances of cassia bark, fennel, and star anise blend beautifully at the forefront. Fresh lemon zest and charred orange rinds transition into notes of marmalade, stewed raisins, and the sweetness of sultanas |
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| Palate | Pot still spice and barley grains are enveloped in honey and brown sugar. The palate reveals a medley of ginger, clove, nutmeg, mixed citrus peels, raisins, and hazelnu |
| Finish | Natural oils from organic botanicals create layers that coat the palate, unleashing a warming ginger sensation over this liquid fruitcake batter, rich with green apples and cinnamon. |