2012 USA Ultimate Spirits Challange. Score 92 Points. Accolade: Excellent, Highly Recommended. IWSC Gold Medal 2003. 2003 International Wine & Spirit Competition: Gold Medal (Ireland's only 2003 spirit Gold Medal winner). Distillate. The Traditional Irish Whey Distillate results in a totally unique and remarkably soft delivery of the spirit on the palate, and an outstanding smooth finish. Knockeen Hills has achieved outstanding provenance as they are the only Irish Poteens produced, using Irish Whey dIstilled spirit. Colour. Clear. Nose. Slight vanilla scented, with a hint of sweetness and a full range of light fruits including melon and citrus. Taste. Drunk neat this triple-distilled Irish spirit provides a rich though crisp taste. With the usual range of mixers the complexity and smoothness shows through. As a replacement cocktail spirit base, its versatility is readily apparent, making an equally outstanding daiquiri, margarita, martini, screwdriver and Tom Collins. See htt