Welcome to Ireland's Whiskey Guide

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While the World Health Organization vehemently disagrees, Dr Juergen Rissland, a lead doctor at the Institute for Virology at Saarland University Hospital in Germany, went on the record to say: drinking whiskey can protect against COVID-19.

And that is definitely one report we can all get behind.

While appearing on "The Morning Show," Dr Rissland was asked about whether or not drinking alcohol could kill any viruses a person may have ingested. "Yes, of course, that's true," Dr Rissland responded. "And the higher the percentage of alcohol, the better it is. For example, if you are a whisky lover, then that certainly isn't a bad idea," he continued, while offering this bit of sage advice to pace yourself: "But of course you need to bear in mind that you can't do that every 15 minutes, that is something else to consider."

After being prodded a little further by the show's cohosts who asked him if he was really suggesting folks drink high-proof alcohol, Dr Rissland didn't back down or attempt to clarify his remarks. Instead, he added, "I would say it can't do any harm although we need to remember that it's not a guaranteed cure for the problem."

So there you have it at least from the Germans: Prost!

https://www.wearethemighty.com/MIGHTY-SURVIVAL/whiskey-protect-against-covid-19

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Irish Whiskey, barley, yeast and of course water. Every Irish distillery has its own “secret” water supply from some of Ireland’s finest quality rivers. Walsh Distillery has an underground lake for its supply. Tullamore feeds its water indirectly from the mountain river by a pipe. Due to the Rainy weather in Ireland, water is in no short supply!

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The Irish Whiskey and Spirits Institute offers remote training!

For both WSET Level 1 & 2 Awards, the training is completed online via webinar, spirits are dispatched in 15ml bottles for WSET Level 1 Award you will not need any support materials, however, for WSET Level 2 Award you will receive, spirits & learning materials (work and textbook).

Please note, for both WSET Level 1 & 2 Awards, you will be responsible for sourcing your own spirit samples to successfully complete the course.

Samples for Level 1:

It is recommended that candidates try a minimum of nine samples during the course of their studies. All samples should be benchmark expression of their category and style. The following list has been arranged in the order of the classroom session.

● Vodka
● VS Cognac
● VSOP Cognac (well-aged for the category) or XO Cognac
● Blended Scotch Whisky
● Straight Bourbon
● White Rum
● Golden Rum
● Blanco Tequila 100% agave
● London Dry Gin (a second gin optional)
● A Liqueur (optional)

Final Level 1 Exam:

The WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits is assessed by a closed-book examination that consists of 30 multiple- choice questions, to be completed in 45 minutes.

All examination questions are based on the published learning outcomes and the recommended study materials contain the information required to answer these questions.

A candidate is required to pass with a minimum mark of 70 per cent.

Samples for Level 2:

It is recommended that candidates try a minimum of 29 samples during the course of their studies. These include a variety of spirits from these categories:

Fruit Spirits
Whisky/Whiskey
Rum
Tequila and Mezcal
Vodka
Flavoured Spirits and Vermouth

Final Level 2 Exam:

The WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits is assessed by a closed-book examination that consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, to be completed in one hour.

All examination questions are based on the published learning outcomes and the recommended study materials contain the information required to answer these questions.

A candidate is required to pass with a minimum mark of 55 per cent.

More Info you are found on the website from Irish Whiskey and Spirits Institute.

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Books

A lovely Easter gift for whiskey lovers! 😍🥃💚

If you'd like to know more about Irish whiskey then why not avail of our special offer, use code 'Slainte' to save up to 13.5% off our book in our shop.

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When you are in Letterkenny in Co. Donegal and looking for nice Place with big Whiskey selection and Food from local suppliers. The place calls Yellow Pepper and is in the city centre. An old building from the 1890s, where the McIntyre, Hog and Marsh shirt factory were. Now in this historical building with the original wooden floors, the old stone walls and those iron pillars found a home for the Yellow Pepper Restaurant. The recommended cocktail is an Espresso Martini.

Sláinte

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The monks used this high percent alcohol as a medical solution with the inclusion of herbs and natural remedies. The use of spirits came into its own at this time when hygiene was not of paramount concern, so the monks used this ‘medicinal alcohol’ as a disinfectant and for wound cleaning. The effective use of medicinal alcohol both internally for stomach illnesses and as an external disinfectant soon became a health craze. No wonder the liquid was soon dubbed the ‘Water of Life’ – a phrase that’s still making the rounds today, depending which pub you go to. The same Irish Distillers produce and distribute hand sanitizer in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Thank you for your help!