Whiskey thief2/24/2023 ![]() We are grateful we had ready access to such rich, decadent fare. A great deal of labor went into the creation of each ingredient. This was honestly right up there with the best cocktails we’ve ever concocted. A little Cynar, an artichoke-based apertivo, added some additional herbal bitterness we needed, and a splash of sweet vermouth tied it all together. However, the nose of the rosemary, along with the thyme in the shrub, turned out to be the perfect herbal component for this Thanksgiving potion. We also remembered that we had some blackberry thyme shrub in the fridge still, and that would be the veritable cranberry sauce on the Wild Turkey.Īs it happened, we had made a cocktail earlier in the evening using some fresh rosemary from the yard as a garnish, and we decided to leave the rosemary in the glass, more out of laziness than creativity. It also made sense to add Applejack, one of our favorite add-ins for Autumn cocktails in general, and cardamom bitters would give us the spiciness we were looking for. We wanted something that would invoke the herbs, spices, and sweetness of a properly satiating Thanksgiving meal. Naturally, it would have to include Wild Turkey. were sitting here thinking what would be involved in the ideal Thanksgiving cocktail. This limited release of 100 hand-numbered bottles will be offered via online auction from 16th March 2020 at 5pm until 30th March at 8pm. For us, it was then taking that journey, sharing it visually and in doing so, empowering other female entrepreneurs to go for it – take what’s yours, the support is there, and in doing so you find your tribe, your girl gang!” ![]() The passion, skill, and hard work that goes into each bottled blend is something we and all entrepreneurs can relate to. We got the chance to experience the magic that Louise has created in Co. Corry on The Whiskey Thief was more than just creating artwork for a label. The Whiskey Thief takes its name from a tool that I use constantly for sampling casks and keeping an eye on how the flavours in our rack house are evolving, so this release is also a tribute to our role as Bonders, a tradition that we have revived”. As Bonders, we are curators of casks, building a library of Irish Whiskey flavours which allow us to produce unique blends like this one. “creating a blended grain expression is emphatic for us as Bonders, as our business model centres on our acquiring whiskey from multiple sources. The Whiskey Thief is a blend of Irish Grain Whiskey from multiple distilleries and is the first of its style from J.J. Corry for your generosity, creativity and impact and happy International Women’s Day 2020!” “The funds raised from the sale of this limited release will have a great impact, enabling us to continue our work supporting women to (re)enter the workforce through our professional suiting, career coaching services and other programmes that we offer. Supporting and advocating for women in leadership is a core tenet of our work, so this is a natural partnership. This company, founded by women and led by women, is what the charity is all about. Corry have chosen to support Dress for Success Dublin, and the work we do with women across Ireland this International Women’s Day. Corry’s support of Dress for Success Dublin, Sonya Lennon, founder of the charity, commented: Speaking today about the launch of The Whiskey Thief, and J.J. It is an honour to support their valuable work.” Our charity partner, Dress for Success Dublin, are doing tremendous work in empowering women in need to access the workplace and as advocates for gender equality. The collaboration makes perfect sense – fellow female founders, they’re progressive and disruptive in their industry they haven’t allowed themselves to be labelled, which is something we admire. “We champion the best in modern Irish design and have long admired Jill & Gill, who have designed beautiful bespoke labels for the release. McGuane further commented on the collaboration: Corry to celebrate women in the drinks industry.” This launch is the first part of a wider campaign by J.J. This release is our salute to the women breaking ground in the spirits industry and a nod to change. Corry we are all about supporting women in business as well as an advocate of positive change, whatever space in which that may be. Corry Founder Louise McGuane speaking today about the project: ![]() It is a Blended Grain Irish Whiskey and is bottled at 46% ABV. ![]() The Whiskey Thief will be exclusively available at from the 16th of March 2020. This new release has been developed in collaboration with Irish design duo Jill & Gill and all proceeds from the sale will be donated to Dress for Success Dublin. Clare, Ireland, March 8th, 2020 – Ireland’s first modern Whiskey Bonder has announced the launch of ‘The Whiskey Thief’, a 100-bottle release to celebrate International Women’s Day 2020. ![]()
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