Paddy Irish Whiskey

Description

Paddy Irish Whiskey is made by Irish Distillers, a subsidiary of the French spirits company, Pernod Ricard SA. They are the largest producers of Irish Whiskey and also make Jameson, Powers, Midleton, Redbreast and Green Spot whiskies.

The origin of the Paddy Irish Whiskey brand name has a genuine Irish history. In the region of Munster, Cork Distilleries had a sales rep of some repute, Paddy Flaherty. As a true ambassador of the company, Paddy ensured that anyone who would cross his path would not escape without having savoured a glass of his whiskey. Publicans, when low on stock, would enquire at the Distillery for “Paddy Flaherty’s whiskey” and so it was not long until Cork Distilleries paid tribute to this genuine character by naming the whiskey “Paddy”.

Paddy Irish Whiskey is produced at the New Midleton Distillery in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland, one of the most modern distilleries in the world, operated by Irish Distillers, a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard. The distillery features three 75,000-litre pot stills and three column stills, used in various combinations to create diverse whiskey styles, including Paddy’s blend of grain, malt, and pot still whiskeys.

Irish Distillers was formed in 1966 through the merger of Cork Distilleries Company, John Jameson & Son, and John Power & Son, consolidating production at Midleton. Since May 2016, the Paddy brand has been owned by the American-based Sazerac Company Inc., though production continues at Midleton under a contractual agreement. As of 2016, Paddy was the fourth largest selling Irish whiskey brand globally.

Paddy Irish Whiskey is distilled three times from the finest quality barley and water. It is a blend of three types of whiskey: single pot still, single malt & grain. The relatively low pot-still content and a uniquely high proportion of malt whiskey and is aged in oak casks for up to 7 years. This ensures a whiskey, which is particularly light, well balanced and pure.