| Sidney Frank Importing Co., Inc., the importers of Jägermeister Liqueur, Tequila Corazón de Agave, and Gekkeikan Sake, and the creator of Grey Goose Vodka is pleased to announce the latest addition to its portfolio, Michael Collins Irish Whiskey. Named for the legendary Irish hero, Michael Collins Irish Whiskey is the finest ultra-premium Irish whiskey. Affectionately known as “The Big Fellow,” Collins was the spearhead of Ireland’s struggle for independence and the architect of the Treaty of 1921, from which modern Ireland emerged. He died at the age of 31, but his heroic spirit lives on in Michael Collins Whiskey. Michael Collins begins with water from the Cooley Mountains of County Louth, Ireland. Louth, known as the “Wee County,” lies on the east coast of Ireland. Its landscape is wild and powerful – the perfect place for a legend to begin. The water cascades to Cooley Distillery, the only independent Irish- owned distillery in Ireland. Founded by John Teeling, an Irish entrepreneur with a Harvard degree who resurrected the distillery and brought it back to its glory days, the company has roots that date back to 1757. Recognized for reviving the tradition and quality of Irish whiskey, Cooley received the ultimate accolade from the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) for outstanding achievement in the spirits industry. With a fantastic introduction planned for March of 2006, Michael Collins will be available in a blend and a single malt. The blend is a combination of pot and column-distilled whiskeys aged for a minimum of 4 years in small oak casks, some of which have previously been used for bourbon. The casks are stored in 18th century warehouses where the cool, moist Irish air brings the whiskeys to maturity. The result is a blend that is light and lively on the palate, flavorful and smooth. Enjoy it on the rocks, neat or with ginger ale. Michael Collins Single Malt Irish Whiskey is pot distilled from 100% malted barley, some of which is dried over peat fires. The whiskeys are aged in specially selected oak casks for a minimum of 8 years to over 12 years. The single malt is well-rounded with a wonderfully subtle smoky flavor from the peat that lingers on the palate. The elegant bottle for Michael Collins Whiskey is inspired by world renowned Irish crystal. The signature on the neck of the bottle is a replica of Collins’ signature on the actual Treaty of 1921, which he signed with his Irish name. Michael Collins Irish Whiskey… the heroic spirit. |