Two Trees Poitín

Old-school Gaelic Spirit in new clothes

In the rugged and picturesque peninsulas of West Cork in southern Ireland, a terrific trio of best friends set up an artisanal distillery in 2003 and gave it a no-B.S. name: West Cork Distillers. Two of them used to be deep sea fishermen, and one used to work for a beverage firm as a scientists. So, these guys know a thing about hard work and profound knowledge. Their love for Irish heritage, tradition – and, of course, booze, was is the cornerstone for their venture.

West Cork Distillery is the southernmost Spirit maker of the Atlantic archipelago, which gives it a cool advantage: the one-of-a-kind microclimate, perfect for maturation of Irish Whiskey.

One of West Cork’s finest Spirits is their Poitin from the Two Trees line. Poitin is a traditional Irish hooch made from various things: grain, potatoes, whey, and so on. Even the word for a hangover (poit) is related to it. Two Trees Poitin is made from wheat only and is distilled four goddamn times – and that isn’t an overkill. This crystalline Spirit is both spicy and sweet with a creamy smoothness to it. Like everything good.