Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn has collaborated with Irish distiller Tullamore D.E.W Irish Whiskey to create a limited-edition stout.
The Kindred Spirits stout is matured in triple-distilled whiskey barrels form Tullamore, and as a result combines dark chocolate and coffee notes with hints of oak and vanilla.
Innis & Gunn claims the 6.1% ABV stout is a “rich, flavourful” drink, with a “sweet, spicy and smooth” edge.
The brand’s also commisioned Irish band Ash and Scottish band Frightened Rabbit to promote the new drink, to celebrate “the rich part that music plays in both Scottish and Irish culture, as much as whiskey and beer.”
Dougal Gunn Sharp, Innis & Gunn’s founder said: “The Scots and Irish share a powerful Celtic connection in our culture and our character, a bond that draws us together with Tullamore D.E.W.
A brew that is greater than the sum of its parts, Kindred Spirits is a celebration of the best of Scots and Irish craftsmanship, and in our partnership using our unique barrel into beer ageing process with Tullamore’s legendary Irish whiskey barrels, it has sparked the creation of an exciting and unique flavour packed alternative to the usual stouts.”
John Quinn, Tullamore D.E.W.’s global brand ambassador added: “Our partnership with Innis & Gunn brings us closer to a brand that shares our passion for innovation and creating products of exceptional quality and character.
“Beer and whiskey have always been ‘malt cousins’ because malted barley is a key ingredient in both, and we celebrate this unique bond through D.E.W. and a Brew – the pairing of Tullamore D.E.W. with great craft beers like Kindred Spirits for an evening full of true character.”
The limited-edition Kindred Spirits stout is available in selected retailers in the UK and Ireland, the US, Canada, Sweden, France, Australia, South Africa, Denmark, Finland and Singapore.
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