Irish whiskey maker Hyde has recently introduced two new whiskeys: 'The Éiregold Special Reserve Blend' and 'Hyde No. 11 The Peat Cask.' Both of these premium offerings come in 700ml bottles and were matured in American white oak, ex-bourbon barrels.
Thoughtfully crafted, the 'Éiregold Special Reserve' is distilled three times in a copper pot in Country Cork, before being aged for a minimum of four years. This sophisticated Irish whiskey is said to present a delicate balance between sweet and spicy, conjuring Bourbon notes and tastes of cinnamon and clove.
Alternatively, the 'Hyde No. 11' has been aged for eight years and is said to present a deep, smoky flavor with notes of apple, pear, and dried fruits. This bottle pays direct homage to Ireland's first president, Douglas Hyde, and comes in at a slightly higher ABV percentage.
Heritage-Celebrating Irish Whiskeys
Hyde Has Released Two Premium Spirits Aged in Ex-Bourbon Casks
Trend Themes
1. Premium Irish Whiskey - The trend of creating high-quality, sophisticated Irish whiskeys is growing, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity for distilleries to create new blends and flavors.
2. Ex-bourbon Barrel Aging - The trend of aging Irish whiskey in ex-bourbon barrels is expanding, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for barrel makers and cooperages to develop new products and processes.
3. Heritage and Tradition - The trend of celebrating Ireland's cultural heritage and tradition through whiskey-making is increasing, allowing for disruptive innovation opportunities to develop new marketing campaigns and label designs.
Industry Implications
1. Distilleries - Distilleries can capitalize on the trend of creating premium Irish whiskeys by experimenting with new blends and flavors that incorporate unique ingredients and maturation techniques.
2. Barrel Makers and Cooperages - Barrel makers and cooperages can take advantage of the trend of aging Irish whiskeys in ex-bourbon barrels by developing new products that cater to the specific needs of distilleries and enhance the flavors of the whiskey.
3. Marketing and Label Design - The trend of celebrating Ireland's cultural heritage and tradition through whiskey-making provides opportunities for marketers and label designers to create unique and engaging campaigns, packaging, and labeling that highlight the historical and cultural significance of Irish whiskey.