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Poitín

Bottles of legally produced poitín
Type	Distilled beverage
Country of origin	Ireland
Alcohol by volume	variable, 40–90%
Proof (US)	variable, 80°–180°
Colour	Colourless
Flavour	burning, grainy, oily, toffee
Ingredients	oats, water (optional: whey, grain, sugar beet, molasses, potatoes, sugar )
Related products	potato vodka, Irish whiskey

Legal poitín Poitín ( Irish pronunciation: ), anglicized as poteen () or potcheen, is a traditional Irish distilled beverage (40–90% ABV ). Former common names for Poitín were “Irish moonshine” and “mountain dew”. It was traditionally distilled in a small pot still and the term is a diminutive of the Irish word pota, meaning “pot”.

What is the Irish name for homemade alcohol?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Poitín

Bottles of legally produced poitín
Type	Distilled beverage
Country of origin	Ireland
Alcohol by volume	variable, 40–90%
Proof (US)	variable, 80°–180°
Colour	Colourless
Flavour	burning, grainy, oily, toffee
Ingredients	oats, water (optional: whey, grain, sugar beet, molasses, potatoes, sugar )
Related products	potato vodka, Irish whiskey

Legal poitín Poitín ( Irish pronunciation: ), anglicized as poteen () or potcheen, is a traditional Irish distilled beverage (40–90% ABV ). Former common names for Poitín were “Irish moonshine” and “mountain dew”. It was traditionally distilled in a small pot still and the term is a diminutive of the Irish word pota, meaning “pot”.

What do Irish people call whiskey?

Uisce beatha (Irish pronunciation: ), literally ‘water of life’, is the name for whiskey in Irish. It is derived from the Old Irish uisce (‘water’) and bethu (‘life’).

What’s the difference between moonshine and poitín?

While American moonshine is typically made from corn meal, poitín is yielded from an eclectic crop of cereals, sugar beet, molasses, and, geography a given, potatoes.

What is the Irish potato spirit?

Poteen – Poteen (or poitin), usually made from potatoes or grain, dates from the 17th century. Meaning ‘little pot’, the spirit’s name refers to the tiny, home-made stills in which it is normally produced. Poteen production was made illegal in 1661, and stayed that way for more than 300 years, although the spirit was still easy to come by in Ireland.

• A variety of tests were advised to test the quality of any illicit poteen before consumption.
• These included setting fire to the spirit to see what colour the flame was (purple was deemed good; red or orange bad), or adding it to milk to see if it caused curdling.
• Nowadays, there are a small number of legal poteen brands available on the market, and while it should not be drunk neat due to its high alcoholic strength, the product is beginning to enjoy a reputation as a brilliant spirits base for cocktails.

Poteen can also be mixed to good effect with most of the normal mixers associated with vodka.

What are Irish spirits called?

Poitín is Ireland’s most ancient spirit and is often referred to as Ireland’s mezcal, cachaça, grappa and, most commonly, moonshine. The word is a diminutive of the Irish word pota, which means ‘pot’, and is a spirit with something of a dark and chequered history.

For this reason it has always carried an element of intrigue. Traditionally poitín is created using grain or potatoes as a base, which are made into a wash to be distilled in a homemade copper still. Open turf fires are then used to heat the still, before a corn flour and oatmeal paste is applied to seal the still joints to avoid alcohol loss.

In order to determine the cut points, the distiller would throw a sample of the spirit onto the still and observe if it caught fire. The earliest official records, at the time of writing, reveal that the first place poitín was distilled was in early Irish monastic settlements like Glendalough in the sixth century AD.

• Despite its heavy association with monks, the Church and the government took a very dim view of the spirit, and soon major legislative crackdowns on poitín production were commonplace.
• After centuries of vilification and illicit distilation in hiding, legal production for export purposes was finally made legal in Ireland in 1987.

Initially this was just for Oliver Dillon, from Bunratty Winery, but in 1989 the law was expanded. It wasn’t until 1997 that the Irish Revenue Commissioners finally allowed the drink to be sold for consumption within Ireland. In 2008 it was granted Geographical Indicative Status by the EU.

What do Irish call a dram?

In Ireland, a standard dram remained at 35.5ml (the same as a quarter gill). In the UK, publicans can choose whether to serve a dram of either 25ml or 35ml. Some people to say 25ml should be a ‘dram’ or ‘wee dram’, and 35ml should be a ‘large dram’.

What is the national drink of Ireland?

The 21st century – The history of Guinness continues into the 21st century. In 2014, the incredible Brewhouse 4 brewery opened at St. James Gate in Dublin. It’s the largest stout brewery in the world and also one of the world’s most technologically advanced and sustainable breweries.

Today, there are Guinness breweries in over 60 locations. Guinness is sold in over 150 countries and a whopping 10 million glasses of the dark, creamy stout are enjoyed every day around the world! Over the last three centuries, Guinness has become a legendary part of Irish culture, celebrated as Ireland’s national drink.

And with over 8,000 years still left on the original St. James Gate brewery lease, there’s still a lot more of ‘the black stuff’ to make and enjoy. Have you ever visited the original St. James Gate Brewery in Dublin to learn about the history of Guinness and enjoy a glass of Ireland’s national drink? Let us know in the comments below!

What is a hooch in Irish slang?

Complaint summary – “Hooch is a very well known slang term for illicit alcohol. Chambers English Dictionary details Hooch as ‘crude alcoholic liquor (slang) – alcoholic liquor, especially when made or obtained surreptitiously’. This product states only that it is an ‘alcoholic drink’.

The nature of the alcohol is not determined and this, coupled with the name ‘Hooch’, would suggest confusion as to the alcoholic nature of the product and its strength, clause 3.1(a). Clause 3.1(b) states that a product should not have as its dominant theme the alcoholic strength. The name ‘Hooch’ would suggest the product is of a high alcoholic strength.

The name ‘Hooch’ is the dominant them of the label. It is my opinion therefore that the naming of this product contravenes paragraphs 3.1(a), (c), (f) as well as paragraph 3.4 of the Code.”

Is Poitín legal in Ireland?

At anywhere between 40% and a borderline ridiculous 90% alcohol, there are numerous legalised stills, and poitin has risen to an EU-recognised Geographical Indicative status, meaning it can only be produced and sold under the name when made in Ireland.

How do you drink Irish Poitín?

Method: –

Stir the poteen, lemon juice, ice cubes and sugar, in a tall glass until the sugar is disolved. Top up with soda water, garnish with a cocktail stick, with the cherry and twisted orange and lemon slices. Slainte!

Sent by Brian Smith, Brentwood Essex

What is the strongest alcohol in Ireland?

The Irish spirit Poitín (pronounced po-cheen) is one of the strongest drinks in the world with an alcoholic volume of 40-90%. It is also known as Poteen. It comes from the Irish word ‘pota’ which means ‘pot’.

What are Irish praties?

(ˈpreɪtɪ ) noun. Scottish, Northern England, Irish and Eastern Canada informal. a potato. Collins English Dictionary.

Why did the Irish only eat potatoes?

Potatoes took up very little space and were very nutritious. One acre of potatoes could feed a family of four for a year. Potatoes also grew well in the rocky soil. At least two-thirds of the farmers in Ireland grew only potatoes for themselves and their family.

What alcohol is famous in Ireland?

Ireland may be famous for Irish whiskey and Guinness. That’s not all the locals drink, though. You’ll find plenty of popular adult beverages during your trip to Ireland, To get you on your merry way, here is a top 10 list of drinks in Ireland from Tenon Tours’ very own Taryn Harrison.1.

GUINNESS My favorite. You’ll see this on almost every tap in every pub. The thick, smooth stout goes down easy. If you find yourself in Dublin be sure to visit the Guinness Storehouse where you’ll get a taste directly from the Guinness factory and learn to pull the perfect pint.2. BLACK ‘N BLACK Guinness with a shot of blackcurrant, it’s usually for people who want to try Guinness but don’t like the porter bite.

It takes the bite off.3. IRISH CIDER Bulmers in the Republic of Ireland (Pear and Berry are my favorite), Magners in Northern Ireland. Drink it in a glass with ice.4. FAT FROG A whole lot of goodness in a glass.20 Euros of goodness. A Fat Frog might give you cavities,

but a more delicious cavity you’ll never have. Made with Wicked (WKD) Blue, Bicardi Orange, and Smirnoff Ice, the drink turns bright green. It’s the most unique mention on this top 10 drinks in Ireland list.5. WHISKEY AND CRANBERRY (I prefer Bushmills) Since, well, you had to guess whiskey would make it somewhere in the drinks in Ireland list.

Try this drink with your choice of Jameson or Bushmills. Otherwise, sub in your favorite Irish whiskey.

6. POITIN OR CRAYTHUR Also known as Irish Moonshine. I had to include this in my top 10 drinks in Ireland list. Typically made from potatoes-it’s so strong. It’s illegal in Ireland. I’ve heard a lot of stories about it some say that they used to put it beneath the nose of a dead person.

Since it’s so strong, this is how they could tell if they were dead or not. If they suddenly woke up, because of the smell, than they weren’t dead yet! 7. BAILEY’S Also one of my favorites, I love sweet drinks. I normally enjoy this on the rocks as an after dinner drink. Irish Cream Liqueur can be served on the rocks.

No, literally, just lay yourself on some rocks and start sipping. Yum! 8. BABY GUINNESS Baby Guinness is normally served as a shot and contains Kahlua topped with Bailey’s Irish Cream and it resembles, you guessed it, a baby pint of Guinness.9. IRISH COFFEE Also dee-lish and deserves its place on any true top 10 drinks in Ireland list.

• Read more about the origin of Irish Coffee and get the original recipe here.10.
• SMITHWICK’S Or Harp.
• Beer might not be the favorite of drink for everyone, but it should be tried during your Ireland vacation,
• If Guinness isn’t your cup of tea then Smithwick’s (pronounced Smit-icks) or Harp may be more your speed! Remember that drinking isn’t required, but in Ireland it is just another part of the social experience.

Go ahead, make it your personal Irish mission to try them all, one, or several, at a time. you’ll see what the craicis all about!

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Food & Drink

What are the black Irish called?

In Gaelic, the Irish native language, the word for black (or dark) is ‘dubh’, and foreigner is ‘gall’. With this, Irish people and families began to associate with the collective surname of O’Dubhghaill. In fact, O’Dubhghaill is the Gaelic version of the very popular Irish surname O’Doyle.

Who is the Irish god of alcohol?

Sucellus, Celtic god of agriculture, forests, and of the alcoholic drinks of the Gauls.

What is Irish slang for dirty?

‘ Manky ‘ is an Irish expression to mean disgusting, dirty or rotten. It can refer to anything, but is commonly used to describe the weather in Ireland. For example, ‘It’s absolutely manky out.’

What is the Irish word for drinking?

One can go ‘ on the gargle ‘ meaning to go drinking. Example: ‘James is so scuttered he’s having an argument with his reflection.’

What is Irish slang for cigarette?

“Got any fags on you?” – Don’t be alarmed – the word fag takes on a different meaning in Irish slang. Fags refer to cigarettes in Ireland (as well as other parts of Britain) and while occasionally people may use the word in a nastier context, it’s mainly understood to mean cigarettes. Example A: I’ve got a couple of fags left.

What was homemade alcohol called?

Moonshine is a generic term for distilled alcoholic beverages made throughout the globe from indigenous ingredients reflecting the customs, tastes, and raw materials for fermentation available in each region, The term commonly applies to small-scale production, which is often illegal or tightly regulated in many countries, in the same order that is for example making food.

What is a nickname for homemade alcohol?

Moonshine : Homemade alcohol. Hooch: Another term for moonshine.

What is the name of home made alcohol?

In English, moonshine is also known as mountain dew, choop, hooch (abbreviation of hoochinoo, name of a specific liquor, from Tlingit), homebrew, mulekick, shine, white dog, white lightning, white/corn liquor, white/corn whiskey, pass around, firewater, and bootleg.

What is the Irish version of Tobias?

Toby is also an alternate form of Tobias. It is also used as a contraction of Tobin, an Irish surname now also used as a forename.