Benjamin Prichard's Single Malt Whiskey |
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![]() Although his family has a long history of making spirits that dates back to the 1800s, it was not until 2001 that Phil Prichard established Prichard's Distillery and began selling his rums. Since then, he has been amassing accolades and awards for his rums, and in 2010, he began selling Benjamin Prichard's Tennessee Whiskey made with white corn, and Benjamin Prichard's Single Malt Whiskey.
Benjamin Prichard's Single Malt Whiskey, 40% alcohol by volume, is barreled, aged, and hand bottled exclusively by Prichard's Distillery, Inc. in Kelso, Tennessee. Phil Prichard makes his Single Malt Whiskey in the Irish Whiskey style, uses more barley than rye to make the malt, and uses water from Teahollow Springs, a pristine water supply that also supplies the drinking water to the local area. Phil ages the whiskey in new oak barrels using a 3-millimeter alligator char, which is an aggressive char, and ages the whiskey until he feels that it is right. Although other distilleries use column stills, Phil Prichard makes his whiskey in a pot still, which is tedious, harder to manage, and you have the potential to lose more product if you are not careful; however, for Phil, the result is worth it as he feels that it makes for a better product.
Another distinguishing factor of Prichard's Whiskey is they make their cut lower and more aggressive than competitors who make a higher cut, and although Prichard's loses a little more to the cut, the yield is a more consistent product. You can distill up to 160 proof and put 120 proof in the barrel, however Phil Prichard makes the cut closer to 100 proof for the barrel aging to preserve flavors that would be lost if it was barreled at 120 proof.
Although Benjamin Prichard's
Single Malt Whiskey is an excellent sipping whiskey served neat, with a splash
of water, or served on the rocks, it is also perfect when used in cocktail and
culinary recipes. Luxury Experience's Benjamin Prichard's Single Malt Whiskey
Cocktail and Culinary Menu highlights the versatility of this fine spirit from
the state of Tennessee.
Luxury Experience's Benjamin Prichard's Single Malt
Whiskey
Luxury
Experience's Sopwhisk Camel
Luxury Experience's Whiskey Sour Luxury Experience's Jerusalem Artichoke and Chestnut Soup with Benjamin Pritchard's Single Malt Whiskey and Truffle Oil The Cocktail Recipes
Luxury Experience's Sopwhisk Camel is a playful reference to the bi-plane called a
Sopwith Camel and a play on the name of the nectar, soursop (also called
guanabana) and Benjamin Prichard's Single Malt Whiskey. Soursop is a delicious
fruit that is an excellent source of vitamin C and calcium, and when mixed with
Benjamin Prichard's Single Malt Whiskey, fresh lime juice, and Fee Brothers
Caramel Cordial Syrup, it is a sophisticated whiskey cocktail. The only garnish
needed is a sprinkle of nutmeg.
![]() Luxury Experience's Sopwhisk Camel
Glass
Used: Rocks Glass
Method: Add all ingredients to a shaker with four ice cubes, shake hard, and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
The new cocktail trend is
going back to classic cocktails, which was the inspiration for Luxury Experience's Whiskey Sour made
with Benjamin Prichard's Single Malt Whiskey, lemon juice, lime juice, agave
nectar, Fee Brothers West Indian Orange Bitters, and the classic garnish of an
orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
![]() Luxury Experience's Whiskey Sour
Glass
Used: Rocks Glass
Method: Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice, and
shake until can is frosty. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with
a slice of orange and a maraschino cherry.
The Culinary Recipes
Benjamin Prichard's Single
Malt Whiskey adds just the right finishing touch to Luxury Experience's
Jerusalem Artichoke and Chestnut Soup that is drizzled with truffle oil just before serving.
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Luxury Experience's
Jerusalem Artichoke and Chestnut Soup with Benjamin Pritchard's Single Malt
Whiskey and Truffle Oil
Serves: 8 - 10 Ingredients:
Method: Melt butter in large saucepan, add leeks, onions,
and black pepper and sauté until leeks are wilted and onions are translucent,
about 5 minutes.
Ingredients:
Method: Add Jerusalem artichokes to leeks and onions,
stir and sauté for 2 minutes; add chestnuts and chicken broth and simmer until Jerusalem artichokes are tender,
about 15 minutes. Place the mixture in a blender and puree Jerusalem artichokes, leeks,
onions, and chestnuts with chicken broth to make a thick soup. Let sit for a
few hours or overnight.
Ingredients:
Method: Add Benjamin Prichard's Single Malt Whiskey to thin soup, then add Half & Half, and heat through. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Presentation: Spoon soup in teacups or bowls, sprinkle with tiny sliced leeks, and drizzle with a little truffle oil as a little of the oil goes a long way. In addition to Benjamin Prichard's Single Malt Whiskey, Prichard's Distillery also produces Benjamin Prichard's Tennessee Whiskey, which you can read about in the Liquor Cabinet.
For information on where to
purchase Benjamin Prichard's Single Malt Whiskey and other fine Prichard's products, please
visit the website: www.PrichardsDistillery.com.
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