Egan’s Irish Whiskey and Michelin-Star Chef Damien Gray Collaborate on ‘Senses’ a Whiskey World First
Egan’s Irish Whiskey and Michelin-starred Chef Damien Gray have created a set of 5 whiskeys that elevate the posh spirits market. Introducing ‘Senses,’ a set of ultra-premium 23-year-old Single Malt Irish whiskeys, every uniquely completed to evoke the 5 fundamental tastes: Bitter, Bitter, Salt, Umami, and Candy.
The collaboration brings collectively the experience of Rupert Egan, Head Bonder of Egan’s Irish Whiskey, and Damien Gray, the culinary genius behind Dublin’s famend Liath Restaurant. Collectively, they’ve developed a groundbreaking undertaking, working with cask companions who had not beforehand collaborated with the whiskey world, that not solely pushes the boundaries of whiskey manufacturing but additionally intertwines it with the artwork of nice eating.
A Masterful Collaboration
Rupert Egan, the great-great-grandson of Henry Egan of P & H Egan, Ltd., represents the sixth era of whiskey bonders in his household. With a background in science and a diploma in distilling from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling in Scotland, Rupert oversees all features of Egan’s whiskey manufacturing, together with distillate purchases, wooden coverage, maturation administration, mixing, and the Single Cask program.
Damien Gray, initially from Bowral, Australia, and now a celebrated chef in Eire, brings his two Michelin stars to the desk. Damien’s culinary journey started at a younger age, progressing from a butcher’s store to a few of Sydney’s best eating places, and finally to the UK earlier than settling in Eire. His first restaurant, Heron and Gray, was awarded a Michelin Star in 2016. Following its closure in 2019, he opened Liath Restaurant in the identical location, which has since earned two Michelin Stars.
The Creation of ‘Senses’
‘Senses’ is a product of meticulous craftsmanship and a relentless pursuit of perfection. This assortment options 5 individually completed whiskeys, every representing one of many 5 fundamental tastes:
- Searbh (Bitter) – Completed in a cask that beforehand held a bespoke Imperial Stout brewed by Dot Brew, providing darkish chocolate and low notes.
- Géar (Bitter) – Matured in a Mezcal cask from Oaxaca, introducing citrus and gentle smoky notes.
- Goirt (Salt) – Completed in an ex-Grand Champagne Cognac cask from Godet, enhancing saline qualities.
- Umami (Umami) – Developed in a cask from Col d’Orcia in Tuscany, delivering wealthy, savoury truffle and Sangiovese flavours.
- Milis (Candy) – Aged in a Madeira cask, presenting complicated layers of white chocolate, caramel, and apple pie.
An Unique Expertise
Along with the Collector’s Case, homeowners additionally obtain a complimentary desk for 2 at Liath Restaurant, permitting them to expertise Damien Gray’s seasonal tasting menu in addition to gaining membership to the restaurant’s concierge reserving service, making certain ongoing assured entry to this culinary haven.
Priced at €5,950, every Collector’s Case consists of 5 700ml bottles, a Pattern Field with 5 40ml tasting phials, and a sequence of fantastically produced playing cards documenting the three-year improvement journey. Solely 200 units can be found globally, making ‘Senses’ a really unique providing.
For extra data and to buy ‘Senses,’ go to Celtic Whiskey Store.
