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What used to be a clever scheme to con the King is now a delicious and unique niche in the booming world of Whiskeys. Meet the three amazing \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Pot Still Irish Whiskeys\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egreen island of Ireland \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eknows a thing or two about Whiskey. But there is something very special the Irish have to offer, and it was almost lost to the sands of history. It was 1785 AD when King George III decided to\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e tax malted barley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and earn a quick buck. But the Irish would have none of it, so the ingenious tax-evading rascals \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eadded some unmalted barley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and distilled the concoction in a single pot still in one distillery. 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Three lavish experiences and unique sets of flavors: the stunning \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHinch Single Pot Still\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (43% ABV), the masterpiece called \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnappogue Castle 12 Year Old\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (43% ABV), and the unique and limited \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriters' Tears Rare Cask Strength 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (54.2% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt's true, the Scots are the kings of Whisky, but their Gaelic cousins offer a splendid and unique concoction of rebellious soul and regal flavors. We thought the Single Pot Still Whiskey is a goner, but \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elike Phoenix, it’s back and here to stay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere’s to the revival! 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