1512 Spirits Signature Poitn

1512 Spirits Signature Poitn

Traditionally distilled from potatoes or malted barley, poitn (pronounced po-cheen) is a type of Irish moonshine that has been distilled in Ireland for centuries. In 1661, the British Crown outlawed the distillation of poitn in Ireland a ban that lasted until 1997 (poitn remains illegal in Northern Ireland). During that time, enterprising Irishman would produce poitn in remote, rural areas, away from the interference of legal authorities. Recipes were handed down generations, and poitn became a symbol of Irish pride and independence. In Sonoma County, California, Salvatore Cimino a third-generation distiller and barber by day inherited a recipe from a close friend and has been making 1512 Spirits Signature Poitn ever since. Made from a mash of 95% potatoes and 5% malted barley, 1512 Spirits Signature Poitn is the only poitn made in the United States and one of the last few poitns made anywhere in the world. Cimino begins by hand-processing fresh, California-grown Yukon Gold potatoes and cooking them over a direct flame. Prior to the introduction of bottled gas, Irish bootleggers would cook the potatoes or barley over a turf flame. Since the smoke from the turf flame gave away their position, the bootleggers would wait for windy days (the wind would disperse the smoke) to distill poitn, in order to avoid the wrath of the crown. After cooking the potatoes, Cimino who operates the entire 750 square-foot distillery himself adds hand-milled malted barley and cooks the mash, leaving it to ferment for three to four days. Following fermentation, Cimino distills poitn in a handmade 125-gallon copper-pot still (pota is Gaelic for "pot") twice before bringing it to 104 proof. Poitn is intense and powerful the aroma from the potatoes and malted barley fills the room. Unlike any other spirit, poitn is raw and unadulterated. While fermentation and distillation of potato vodkas causes precious oils to be burned off, 1512 Spirits Signature Poitn preserves their flavors and aromas. With notes of oatmeal and green spices, there's a robust, spicy element that provides for a unique flavor profile. While the finish is surprisingly light and sweet, poitn is more likely to wake you up than put you to bed. 1512 Spirits Signature Poitn is high effort and low yield each batch only produces about 30 gallons of finished product. Master Distiller Salvatore Cimino has allocated only a few bottles of his most recent batch for members. Each bottle is hand-numbered and hand-wax sealed. Pick one up today!