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Presentation: Poitín, Comeback of the Infamous Irish Spirit

  • SAIT - John Ware Building 1301 16 Avenue Northwest Calgary, AB, T2M Canada (map)

PRESENTATION: Poitín, Comeback of the Infamous Irish Spirit

Room: Classroom 2 [E210A]

Presenter:

  • Ivana Marešić, Award-winning Mixologist at Bar 1661 (Dublin, Ireland)

Predecessor to whiskey, traditional Irish distillate has long been an integral part of nation's drinking culture and folklore, yet it was confined to shadows for centuries. In contemporary Ireland, poitín has emerged as a symbol of rebellion and perseverance but moreover, it's proved to be an exciting spirit category in the drink industry and the bar scene across the country.