poitín

/ pɒˈtiːn /

noun

1. the Irish Gaelic spelling of poteen

Example Sentences

The 1978 crime drama “Poitín” by Bob Quinn is considered the first of its kind.

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It took several decades after “Poitín” for another Irish-language production to emerge: 2007’s “Kings,” about a group of men from Connemara who migrate to London.

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Poitín was not always so scarce in America.

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Immigrants flooding to New York from Ireland during the 19th century brought their poitín recipes with them, and many a quintessential mountain moonshiner probably had an Irish grandfather.

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Poitín’s flavor profile is variously described as malty, earthy or grassy, so taste your bottle first before you decide how to use it in cocktails.

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