Unique Irish Whiskey from Shortcross and Stylish Restaurant Above Derry’s River Foyle
Multi-award-winning Rademon Estate in Crosgar, Co Down, home of Shortcross
gin and whiskey, a FoodNI member, has developed a unique single malt
whiskey in collaboration with Stitch and Weave, a leading bar and restaurant at
Ebrington Square in Co Derry.
Owned by Shaun and David McElhone Stitch and Weave premium bar and
restaurant has just last week took the wraps of a limited edition eight-year-old
single pot still Irish whiskey, crafted with Shortcross Distillery.
Fully matured in a first-fill ex-bourbon barrel and bottled at a robust 55% ABV,
this single cask release showcases “the signature depth and richness of
traditional Irish pot still spirit”.
The pot still whiskey is composed of two-thirds malted barley and one-third
unmalted barley. It is designed as “a rare and distinctive addition for collectors
and enthusiasts alike”, according to Shortcross joint founder and master distiller
David Boyd Armstrong.
“We were delighted to work with the team at Stitch and Weave on our first pot
still whiskey. Irish single pot still whiskey is a unique style made by one distillery
from malted barley and a significant portion of unmalted barley, giving it a
distinctive spicy, fruity, oily, and creamy texture with a complex flavour profile.
It’s a signature Irish style, historically born from a 1785 malt tax that encouraged
adding raw barley, creating a richer spirit,” explains David.
Stitch and Weave is a stylish restaurant and bar in Derry’s Ebrington Square
that’s known for its modern cuisine with local/seasonal focus, craft cocktails,
panoramic Peace Bridge and River Foyle views, and lively atmosphere with live
music. It offers bistro-style dining, a garden courtyard, and event spaces,
making it a popular spot for meals, drinks, and celebrations, not primarily a
sports bar, but a great all-rounder with great views and local produce.
Rademon Estate, owned by David and wife team Fiona, the managing director,
produces a range of spirits including its gin, the first developed in Northern
Ireland in more than a century, whiskeys and traditional Irish poitin.
