 Benjamin Prichard's Single Malt Whiskey is best described
from the quote on the back of the bottle, "They say God created whiskey to
prevent the Irish from ruling the world. Steeped in ancient Celtic origins,
Benjamin Prichard's Single Malt Whiskey would make any Irishman, or lady,
proud. Distilled in classic copper pot stills according to true Irish
traditions, its rich malt flavor truly reflects the character of the finest
Single Malt Whiskey;" which was certainly inspiration enough to try it. Family
owned and made in Kelso, Tennessee by Master Distiller, Phil Prichard, Benjamin Prichard's
Single Malt Whiskey is a real treat for whiskey lovers.
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.
Phil Prichard
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.
Pot Sills for Prichard's Whiskey
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.
 Tasting Notes: Benjamin Prichard's Single Malt Whiskey awakens the
senses, first attracting the eye with its rich coppery color, followed by its
aromatic sweet nose eliciting notes of honey, caramel, with soft toffee and
butterscotch notes. A drop of water to release its potential, and the bouquets
unfolds with spice notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice on the nose and
palate, with honeyed sweetness, rounded toffee, vanilla, and a long, lingering
finish.
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
Cocktail and Culinary Menu
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
Yield:
One Cocktail
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1.5
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Ounces
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Benjamin Prichard's Single
Malt Whiskey
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2
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Ounces
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Soursop (Guanabana) Nectar
(readily available in supermarkets)
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0.25
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Ounce
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Lime Juice
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0.25
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Ounce
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Fee Brothers Caramel
Cordial Syrup
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Nutmeg
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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
Yield:
One Cocktail
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1.75
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Ounces
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Benjamin Prichard's Single
Malt Whiskey
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0.75
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Ounces
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Lemon Juice
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0.25
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Ounce
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Lime Juice
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1
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Ounce
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Agave Nectar
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1
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Dash
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Fee Brothers West Indian Orange Bitters
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Orange Slice, Maraschino
Cherry
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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.
Luxury Experience's
Jerusalem Artichoke and Chestnut Soup with Benjamin Pritchard's Single Malt
Whiskey and Truffle Oil
Serves: 8 - 10
Ingredients:
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4
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Tablespoons
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Butter
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1
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Leek, white and light green
parts only, sliced
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1
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Onion, small, diced
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Freshly Ground Black Pepper
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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:
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1.25
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Lbs. (500 Grams)
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Jerusalem artichokes, (sunchokes), peeled, chopped
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4
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Cups (1 Liter)
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Chicken Broth
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14
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Chestnuts, peeled, boiled,
(or precooked chestnuts in a jar)
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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:
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1/3
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Cup (77 ml)
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Benjamin Prichard's Single
Malt Whiskey
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6
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Ounces (177 ml)
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Half & Half (or Light
Cream)
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0.25
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Teaspoon
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Honey
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Truffle Oil
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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.
 Prichard's Distillery
11 Kelso Smithland Road
Kelso, Tennessee
United States
Telephone:
+1-931-433-5454
Email:
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Website: www.PrichardsDistillery.com
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