Search site: Submit Search Looking for something special? Feis Ile 2021 Login to your account Irish Whiskey Blends Single Grain Irish Single Malt Single Pot Still Scotch Whisky Floral Fruity Rich Salty Smoky Spicy Sweet World Whisky American Whiskey Canadian Whisky Japanese Whisky Other World Whiskey Irish Spirits Gin Vodka Brandy Rare & Collectable New Arrivals 50 ml whiskeys Events Nav Menu 2 Glendalough bunnahabhain Nav Menu 3 Nav Menu 4 Nav Menu 5 Nav Menu 6 Nav Menu 7 Nav Menu 8 Two Stacks MENU Open menu L. MULLIGAN. WHISKEY SHOP Toggle search bar CART ( ) Search... Submit search Home > Glendalough > Glendalough Poitin Price: €36.99 Inc VAT Stock Status:In Stock Product Code: GDLP Qty: Description Poitín was first made with expertise and reverence, around the 6th century, by Irish monks, the master distillers of their time. In 1661 it was outlawed and forced into the wilderness, Glendalough is a small craft distillery that harnesses its tradition, heritage and the origin of Whiskey. To really harness the roots of Whiskey, you have to go back to Poitin (pronounced potcheen). The first spirit that was ever distilled, according to certain records, is traditionally distilled in a small pot still made from malted barley, treacle, potatoes, sugar beet or wheat. his prime water of life became a thing of a legend, especially because it was outlawed in 1661 by King Charles IIGlendalough Poitin is made from sugar beet and malted barley. The mash must ferment for 72 hours to achieve a high alcohol content. It is matured in virgin Irish oak casks. Using the old recipes passed down through generations for over fourteen centuries, this is a true Irish spirit. Share your knowledge of this product. Be the first to write a review »