{"title":"Brothership","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"brothership-10-year-irish-american-whiskey-750ml","title":"Brothership 10 Year Irish American Whiskey 750ML","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrothership 10 Year Irish American Whiskey 750ML\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 45% ABV (90 proof) blended whiskey that combines 10-year-old Irish pot-still whiskey with 10-year-old American whiskey in a single 750ml bottle. Marketed as the first true Irish-American whiskey, Brothership earned a 92-point Gold Medal at the 2017 Ultimate Spirits Challenge and 90 points from \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 45% (90 Proof)  |  Origin: Ireland \u0026amp; United States  |  Age Statement: 10 Years  |  Distilleries: Connacht Distillery (Ballina, Ireland) \u0026amp; New Liberty Distillery (Philadelphia, PA)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrothership is a collaboration between two sister distilleries: Connacht Distillery in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland, and New Liberty Distillery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Master distiller Robert Cassell blended the two sourced 10-year-old whiskeys at a precise ratio of 52% Irish to 48% American, then bottled the final product at New Liberty Distillery. The specific provenance and production details of the individual component whiskeys have not been publicly disclosed by either distillery, though the Irish component is identified as pot-still whiskey—keeping with Ireland's most traditional distillation style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with light sea salt and a wisp of smoke before giving way to warm spice—nutmeg and ginger are prominent. Behind those, expect faint caramel sweetness, soft floral notes, honey, straw, and a hint of hot fudge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is creamy and syrupy-thick, leading into a mid-palate layered with caramel candy, bright tropical fruit, lemon curd, and pear. As the whiskey develops, flavors of clove, black pepper, lemon zest, honey, and vanilla emerge alongside a subtle oak backbone. There is a pleasant interplay between sweet, fruity, and spicy elements that keeps the palate engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The finish is lingering, with peppery spice and a touch of oak that gradually fade into softer notes of honey and vanilla. It carries moderate warmth without harshness, closing with a faintly floral and grassy quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Brothership 10 Year\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 10 years old and 90 proof, this whiskey rewards neat sipping with a few drops of water to open up the tropical fruit and spice interplay. A single large ice cube also works well, tempering the pepper while amplifying the caramel sweetness. For cocktails, consider an \u003cstrong\u003eOld Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the honeyed spice and caramel stand up to bitters and sugar; a \u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Sour\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the natural lemon curd and tropical fruit notes play beautifully against fresh citrus; or a \u003cstrong\u003eGold Rush\u003c\/strong\u003e, which highlights the honey character already woven through the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhiskey enthusiasts seeking a genuinely unusual cross-country blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting someone with Irish and American heritage or dual citizenship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding a conversation starter to a home whiskey collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-by-side tastings comparing Irish pot-still whiskey with American whiskey styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Brothership 10 Year taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Brothership 10 Year delivers a creamy, medium-bodied palate of caramel candy, tropical fruit, lemon curd, and pear, followed by warming clove and black pepper spice. The interplay of Irish pot-still sweetness and American whiskey oak gives it a layered, slightly syrupy character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Brothership 10 Year compare to a blended Scotch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Several reviewers have noted that Brothership drinks more like a Speyside-heavy blended Scotch than a typical Irish or American whiskey, with its balance of honey, fruit, and gentle smoke. However, it carries a thicker mouthfeel and more prominent peppery spice than most standard blended Scotch whiskies at a similar age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Brothership 10 Year good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—at 45% ABV and with a decade of aging, it has enough complexity and smoothness to reward neat sipping, though a splash of water can further open the tropical fruit and floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Brothership 10 Year made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Brothership is a joint project between Connacht Distillery in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland, and New Liberty Distillery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The final blending and bottling take place at New Liberty Distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Brothership 10 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e The caramel and honey notes complement smoked salmon or charcuterie boards. Its lemon curd and tropical fruit character pairs naturally with key lime pie or lemon tart. The peppery finish matches well with aged cheddar or Gruyère, and the creamy mouthfeel works alongside dark chocolate truffles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Brothership 10 Year come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Brothership 10 Year Irish American Whiskey is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Brothership 10 Year worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Brothership positions itself in the premium tier, justified by its 10-year age statement, dual-country sourcing, and the novelty of being one of the only true Irish-American blended whiskeys on the market. Its 92-point Gold Medal from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge and 90-point rating from \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e reinforce its quality credentials at this price level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Brothership 10 Year?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Brothership genuinely notable is its category-defying concept: no other widely available whiskey blends aged Irish pot-still whiskey with aged American whiskey in a single bottle. The 52\/48 ratio between the two creates a flavor profile that reviewers have compared to Speyside-influenced Scotch blends, yet it fits neatly into neither Irish nor American conventions. Backed by a 92-point Gold Medal at the 2017 Ultimate Spirits Challenge and a 90-point score from \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e, it has the critical credentials to match its novelty. For drinkers who have explored both Irish and American whiskey and want something that genuinely sits between the two traditions, Brothership 10 Year occupies a lane almost entirely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brothership","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837823774889,"sku":"32760","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/Brothership-10-Year-Irish-American-Whiskey__93717.jpg?v=1730496180"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/brothership.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}