Intrepid Spirits Brochure

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EXPLORING THE BRAVE NEW FRONTIER OF CURIOUS LIBATIONS Intrepid Spirits, a brand owner with a difference. Our mission is to bring new, meaningful brand experiences to increasingly savvy and well traveled consumers.

Our portfolio is build on three fundamental pillars that are driving consumer purchasing decisions more each day; Authenticity, Heritage and Craft.

Authenticity, offering brands steeped in history and shrouded in mystery.

Heritage, through generations of farmers, maltsters, bottlers and bonders.

Craft, using local suppliers, traditional methods and handcrafted techniques with a human touch.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Intrepid Spirits has a global distribution network supported by offices in San Francisco, Shanghai and Medellin. Our geographical reach gives us the ability to be close to our core markets and stay in touch with trends from across the globe.

With over 40 years of industry experience, our mission is to bring to life and market a highly sought after craft spirits portfolio.

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B O R N I N T H E S H A D OW O F T H E D E V I L S T O O T H D E A LT U R A

Inspired by the Cocalero, who passionately ply their ancient trade in the jungle regions of the Andes Mountains.

Cocalero de Altura is a superior distillate of remarkable complexity and vivid aromas.

LOCALLY SOURCED BOTANICALS Cocalero de Altura is carefully crafted from hand selected Andean and Amazonian botanicals. For each batch, our master distiller forages through the markets of LaPaz, Bolivia, to seek out the highest quality botanicals and fruits.

Coca Leaf, Tumbo, Quirquiña,

Huacataya, Locoto Pepper, Cacao, Cuapazú, Wild Amazonian Cilantro, Canelón Tree Bark and Palo Santo are just a selection of the natural ingredients that are gathered and macerated for a minimum 40 days.

DISTILLED AT HIGH ALTITUDE Our distillery is situated at 12,000 ft. above sea level in LaPaz, Bolivia.

Distilling spirit at high altitude means our stills can work at lower temperatures, resulting in cleaner more defined aromas, delivering the true essence of the botanicals.

The resulting distillate rests for a minimum of 30 days before being cut with natural spring water from the Cordillera Real mountain range.

THE SACRED SPIRIT OF THE ANDES C L Á S I CO

Cocalero Clásico is an extraordinary crafting of over 17 exceptional botanicals, including one of South America’s most revered crops; the coca leaf has been synonymous with Andean Culture for centuries.

EXCEPTIONAL BOTANICALS

EXTRORDINARY CRAFTING

EXTREMELY VERSATILE

Cocalero Clásico is crafted from over seventeen botanicals sourced from around the world but rooted in South America. Our botanical blend includes Coca Leaf, Guarana, Ginger and Juniper.

We extract these delicate flavours using a proprietary steam distillation process, pioneered by the perfume industry. This gentle technique ensures the natural flavours and aromas burst through.

Bottled at 29% alc., Cocalero Clásico is extremely versatile and is driven by its abundantly wide range of applications; enjoyed quietly at home, in your neighbourhood bar or at the centre of any party! Served with tonic water, as a chilled shot or in a craft cocktail.

SIX GENERATIONS IN THE MAKING IN 1852 PATRICK EGAN PURCHASED THE BRIDGE HOUSE IN TULLAMORE, COUNTY OFFALY, THE BEATING HEART OF 19TH CENTURY IRELAND. THIS WAS THE START OF WHAT WOULD BECOME P&H EGAN. PATRICK SNR’S SONS, PATRICK & HENRY, TOOK OVER THE BUSINESS IN THE LATE 1800s AND DEVELOPED IT INTO A WIDE RANGING COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT ENCOMPASSED BREWING, BOTTLING, MALTING AND OF COURSE WHISKEY!

EGANS AWARDS

CRAFT IN THE BLOOD

LIVING LEGACY

2015 Best Irish Single Malt at the New York Spirits Competition.

2016 Chairman’s Trophy at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge.

At the turn of the 20th century P&H Egan was one of the most important employers in the midlands of Ireland with branch offices in throughout the region. P&H Egan won considerable praise for its legendary Tullamore Ales and of course Egan’s No.8 Irish Whiskey.

Today the Egan legacy and time honoured traditions are carried forward by a family with Irish Whiskey in their blood.

Six generations in the making, this charismatic range of Irish Whiskies was carefully selected by members of the Egan family and proudly represents over 160 years of family heritage.

VINTAGE GRAIN 2009 SINGLE GRAIN

A truly unique Irish Whiskey expression, Egan’s Vintage Grain’s lighter style compares very favorably to its heavier Pot Still and Single Malt cousins.

Amber like colour with aromas of vanilla, marzipan, caramel and fudge. Sweet and characterful on the palate with good mouthfeel and a nice finish with a long, satisfying aftertaste.

LEGACY RESERVE

10 YEAR OLD

A Limited release with a light fragrant nose with a hint of smoke and toffee. The palate has good complexity followed by an engaging finish and a long aftertaste.

Amber like colour, delicate aroma with a light hint of smoke. Malty and creamy, with complex hints of cereal and a smooth silkiness. Big finish and what appears to be an endless aftertaste.

15 YEAR SINGLE MALT

SINGLE MALT

THE ORIGINAL CRAFT SPIRIT

THE NAME POITÍN (PRONOUNCED: ‘PUT-CHEEN’) IS IRISH FOR ‘SMALL POT’ , POITÍN WAS TRADITIONALLY DISTILLED IN SMALL COPPER POT STILLS. POITÍN IS A SPIRIT THAT PREDATES ANYTHING YOU’VE EVER TASTED, INCLUDING WHISKEY. FIRST DISTILLED BY IRISH MONKS IN THE 6TH CENTURY, POITÍN HAS PLAYED A CENTRAL ROLE IN IRISH DRINKING CULTURE FOR CENTURIES.

“The iconic brand’s aromatic signature is downright irresistible. Blindfolded you’d swear Mad March Hare had been well matured in oak.”

Robert Plotkin, Author & Judge - SF World Spirits.

MAD MARCH HARE AWARDS

DRIVEN UNDERGROUND

THE REVIVAL

2016 Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.2016 Gold at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Ireland’s oldest spirit was FORCED UNDERGROUND in 1661, by the British crown, who tried to tax it to the hilt. However, Ireland’s love affair with Poitín never died and it was SECRETLY DISTILLED for over 300 years.

Legalised in 1997, Irish Poitín is returning to prominence. At Mad March Hare we are playing our part in the revival of Ireland’s most original spirit. You won’t find a spirit with a more intriguing story than Poitín!

LOCALLY SOURCED

COPPER POT STILLS

RECIPE NO27

Mad March Hare uses only the best, locally sourced, malted barley. As you would expect, fine Irish Poitín needs fine local ingredients, thus, most of our suppliers are farmers within a couple of miles of our stills.

Commonly used to distill whiskey and brandy, copper pot stills were first used in the production of Irish Poitín. We maintain this long and rich tradition, as copper has catalytic properties that more modern ‘column stills’ cannot match.

RECIPE NO27 harks back to a bygone era in Irish distilling. Such was the demand for Mooney’s famous Poitín; he braved the wildest Irish weather and the long arm of the law to serve his loyal customers. He was known locally for being ‘AS MAD AS A MARCH HARE’!

QUIET LY DISTILLED IN IRELAND

Double Gold at SFWSC 2016

Active Trade & Social Media programs

Global distribution network +31K

Facebook followers

+50k

instagram mentions

Best Irish Single Malt at NYISC 2015

Growing bartender advocacy

Highly innovative pipeline

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600 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

5 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2, D02 AW82, Ireland

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