Minke Irish Vodka, Clonakilty Distillery 40%

Description

Minke Irish Vodka, crafted by the Clonakilty Distillery, is a luxurious, creamy, and smooth vodka. This is perfect for sipping neat, but it will be equally at home in your favourite cocktail.

This excellent Irish Vodka is inspired by the Minke whales swimming off the Atlantic coast near the distillery, hence the whale tail on the label; Clonakilty Distillery is also a proud sponsor of Whale and Dolphin Conservation.

Minke Irish Vodka Production

Most Irish Vodkas are distilled using grain-based spirit, but Minke is distilled from whey alcohol, a by-product of cheese production, sourced from the family’s farm near Galley Head Lighthouse.

• Base: Whey alcohol from the Scully family’s farm, contributing to its unique smoothness.
• Distillation: Crafted in a copper pot still for a refined, elegant character.
• Bottling: Bottled at 40% ABV
• Sustainability: The distillery uses deep well water and is part of Ireland’s Origin Green program, emphasising eco-conscious practices.

Clonakilty Distillery: The Atlantic Distillery

The Clonakilty Distillery is located in West Cork, on Ireland’s southwest coast, near the Atlantic Ocean. This proximity imparts a unique maritime character to the ageing whiskies.

The distillery was founded by Michael Scully, whose family has farmed the same land for nine consecutive generations. He believed the best Irish whiskey could be improved and set out to produce the finest spirit possible. This process begins with carefully selecting a heritage strain of barley, grown on their farm where the salty air infuses every grain. They also drilled their own well into the local rock to access the purest, cleanest spring water. This is a true “grain-to-glass” Irish distillery.

Whiskies, Vodka & Gin

Clonakilty Distillery produces a wide range of whiskies, including blended, grain, single pot still, and single malt varieties. Renowned for their innovative cask finishing, they utilise ex-Port wine, Ale, Stout, and Bordeaux wine casks to enhance their whiskies. The distillery has collaborated with various breweries in the USA and Ireland to create unique whiskies and also produces the acclaimed Minke Irish Gin.