Silkie Irish Whiskey launches in Australia
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Irish whiskey maker Sliabh Liag Distillers has launched in Australia through an exclusive partnership with Dan Murphy’s.
Two varieties of the Silkie Irish Whiskey will be available: The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey – which offers a butterscotch sweetness with green apples and a hint of amber and smoke – and The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey which features a rich chocolate character complemented by a salted-caramel sweetness and baked apples “wrapped in a smokey profile”.
James Doherty, Sliabh Liag Distillers’ founder, said the new Silkie varieties are lighter than the Irish whiskeys most Australians are used to.
“My aim in creating this collection was to evoke a smoky hue that harks back to a pre-prohibition time when Donegal’s characteristic style was famed for warming, earthy flavours.”
According to Rosie Keane, Irish Consul general to Sydney, Australia is one of the fastest growing markets for Irish whiskey globally, with sales doubling between 2016 to 2020.
The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey retails for $74.99 and The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey for $79.99. Both have 46 per cent ABV.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific varieties of Silkie Irish Whiskey are now available for purchase in Australia?
Which specific varieties of Silkie Irish Whiskey are now available for purchase in Australia?
The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey, with butterscotch, green apples, and a hint of amber and smoke, and The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey, featuring chocolate, salted-caramel, and baked apples with a smokey profile, are both available.
Q.What makes the Silkie Irish Whiskey varieties different from other Irish whiskeys Australians might be familiar with?
What makes the Silkie Irish Whiskey varieties different from other Irish whiskeys Australians might be familiar with?
The founder, James Doherty, stated his aim was to create a lighter collection with a smoky hue. This style harks back to Donegal's pre-prohibition era, which was known for its warming, earthy flavours.
Q.How much do the new Silkie Irish Whiskey products cost in Australia?
How much do the new Silkie Irish Whiskey products cost in Australia?
The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey retails for $74.99. The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey is priced slightly higher at $79.99. Both varieties have an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 46 per cent.
Q.Why did Sliabh Liag Distillers choose Australia for this launch?
Why did Sliabh Liag Distillers choose Australia for this launch?
Australia is considered one of the fastest growing markets globally for Irish whiskey. Sales in the country doubled between 2016 and 2020, according to the Irish Consul general to Sydney.
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