Kneecap & Micil Distillery Release Limited Edition Poitín Celebrating Irish Language and Culture
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Irish rap group Kneecap have collaborated with Micil Distillery in Connemara to create a limited-edition poitín, launching on December 12th at 1pm GMT via the Micil Distillery website. The unique spirit, priced at €32 per naggin, celebrates Irish language, cross-cultural creativity, and a playful spirit.
The Collaboration: A Fusion of Music and Distilling
Kneecap announced the collaboration on Instagram, explaining that thay sent Próvaí, a member of the group, to work with Micil Distillery. The resulting poitín is a Connemara poitín that has been rested in oak casks previously seasoned with Kneecap’s favorite tonic wine, made by monks.
Micil Distillery described the partnership as “one you didn’t know you wanted, with the product you didn’t know you needed.” They further emphasized that the poitín embodies the “bold and unapologetic” spirit of both the band and the distillery, noting it’s “bottled small but deadly.”
What is Poitín?
Poitín (pronounced “po-teen”) is a customary Irish distilled beverage, historically made from potatoes, but now frequently enough utilizing grains like barley. For centuries, it was produced illegally, earning it the nickname “the water of life.” The Irish Sun details the history of poitín, noting its shift from illicit production to legal distilling in recent years. Today, licensed distilleries like Micil Distillery produce poitín adhering to strict regulations.
Limited Edition Details
Only 1,200 naggins (200ml bottles) of this special collaboration will be available. The launch is scheduled for friday,December 12th,at 1:00 PM GMT on micildistillery.com. Given Kneecap’s popularity and the unique nature of the product, demand is expected to be high.
Key Takeaways:
* Collaboration: Kneecap and Micil Distillery have partnered to create a limited-edition poitín.
* Unique Flavor Profile: The poitín is a Connemara poitín rested in oak casks seasoned with tonic wine.
* Limited Availability: Only 1,200 naggins will be available.
* Launch Date: December 12th, 1:00 PM GMT on micildistillery.com.
* Celebration of Culture: The product celebrates the Irish language and cross-cultural creativity.
This collaboration represents a unique blend of Irish music and distilling traditions, offering a limited-edition spirit that is sure to appeal to fans of both kneecap and Irish poitín. The launch is anticipated to be a significant event for both the band and the distillery, further solidifying poitín’s place in the modern Irish beverage landscape.
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