poitín
Britishnoun
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The 1978 crime drama “Poitín” by Bob Quinn is considered the first of its kind.
From Los Angeles Times
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.
From Los Angeles Times
Poitín was not always so scarce in America.
From Seattle Times
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.
From Seattle Times
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.
From Seattle Times
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