Keeper's Heart: Our New Favorite Whiskey
An Innovative New Style of Whiskey at Scully’s
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We can't stop talking about our new favorite whiskey! Keeper’s Heart will steal the heart of whiskey lovers across the globe. This award-winning whiskey brings together the rich heritage of Irish and American whiskey-making traditions. Keeper’s Heart whiskey offers a unique drinking experience that combines the smoothness and richness of Irish whiskey with the boldness and complexity of American whiskey.
The Origins of Keeper’s Heart Whiskey
Keeper’s Heart whiskey is expertly crafted thanks to Irish Whiskey legend Brian Nation and the wizard of American whiskey and founder of High West Distillery, David Perkins. Hailing from Ireland, Brian is a world renowned Master Distiller who has worked with iconic whiskey brands, such as Jameson, Redbreast and Midleton Very Rare. Brian and David have poured their knowledge and passion into Keeper’s Heart, and the result is a high-quality whiskey that is the best of both worlds!
Keeper’s Heart whiskey is putting Minnesota on the World Whiskey Map. The home of the groundbreaking whiskey is O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. With over 15,000 square feet dedicated entirely to the whiskey making process, their signature component is three wondrous copper pot stills. The remainder of the distillery holds their Restaurant & Bar, with unique shared spaces for people to come together and enjoy our delicious food and signature cocktails.
The Keeper’s Heart Story: Unlock The Moments Worth Keeping
Keeper’s Heart is inspired by the journey of the O'Shaughnessy family, uniting their Irish and American heritage and distilling tradition to create whiskeys that are truly remarkable.
Have you ever heard the phrase “Time flies when you’re having fun”? Keeper’s Heart has a similar idea. Founded by cousins Patrick & Michael O'Shaughnessy, the O'Shaughnessy family motto is "Fugit Hora" or "The Hour Flies.” The reason behind this is to remind consumers to celebrate the moments worth keeping. Keeper’s Heart whiskey unlocks the best of times among loved ones. Raise a glass and savor every moment!
If you look closely, you’ll see that every element of the Keeper’s Heart logo tells a part of their story. Let’s explore what each of the five components represents:
“Keeper’s”: The desire to cherish the important elements of life, including loved ones, time and traditions. Plus, it is a nod to the world’s barkeepers and their mission to serve.
“Heart”: The brand’s passion, honesty and commitment to carefully selecting the heart of the distillation.
The Clock: The specialness of time spent together and is a reminder from the family to slow down and enjoy every moment.
The Keys: An invitation from the family to join them and unlock experiences together.
The Keep: Traditionally, every castle has a Keep — the innermost sanctum where the family’s most prized possessions are kept. This keep represents the specialness of the liquid that Master Distiller Brian Nation created.
Keeper’s Heart Whiskey: Behind The Scenes
Keeper’s Heart flagship whiskey highlights Irish whiskey’s notes of baking spices, which pair beautifully with American whiskey’s sweetness and lingering notes of charred oak. Their product family includes Irish + American, Irish + American 110 Proof, Irish + Bourbon, Irish + Bourbon Cask Strength, 10 Year Irish Single Malt and 21 Year Irish Single Malt.
What is the key to making a great Irish style whiskey? The Triple Copper Pot Distillation process. There are seven steps overall: Milling, Mashing and Cooking, Lautering, Fermentation, Triple Pot Distilling, Maturation and Blending. To learn more about the process, visit the Keeper’s Heart website.
Whiskey Cocktail Recipes For Your Next Gathering
Since launching, Keeper’s Heart Whiskey has earned 150 awards and accolades across leading whiskey competitions! So, how can you enjoy this special whiskey and discover a new taste experience?
Mint Julep
Enjoy the refreshing Mint Julep, a classic Southern tradition, featuring Keeper’s Heart Irish + Bourbon and a fragrant mint infusion.
Ingredients:
2 oz Keeper's Heart Irish + Bourbon
21 leaves Mint
1/3 oz Demerara Syrup
Method: Add mint and Keeper’s Heart Irish + Bourbon to the bottom of a cup or glass of your choice. With a muddler or the back of a spoon, lightly bruise mint by pressing it into the whiskey (not too hard!) several times. If you have time, let it sit for a few minutes to infuse. Add demerara syrup and stir. Top with crushed ice. Garnish with mint sprigs and a straw.
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Paper Plane
A favorite whiskey cocktail, the Paper Plane will elevate your cocktail experience. It has just enough sweetness to balance its bitter and sour notes. Featuring Keeper’s Heart Irish + Bourbon, its signature orange hue comes from Aperol.
Ingredients:
1 oz Keeper's Heart Irish + Bourbon
1 oz Aperol
1 oz Lemon Juice
1 oz Amaro Nonino
Method: Shake with ice until frost develops on the shaker, strain with a fine mesh strainer into a coup.
Old Fashioned
Lucky for you, the world's most famous whiskey cocktail is also the simplest to make. The Old Fashioned, a simple mixture of whiskey, sugar, aromatic bitters, and ice, formed the blueprint for early cocktail creation.
Ingredients:
2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon water
Orange twist, for garnish
Method: Add the sugar and bitters into a mixing glass, then add water and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Fill the mixing glass with ice, add the whiskey and stir until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube. Express the oil of an orange twist over the glass, then drop it into the glass to garnish.
Enjoy Keeper’s Heart Whiskey neat, on the rocks or in cocktails, and savor the perfect balance of flavors in every sip!
Unlock A New Taste Experience with Keeper’s Heart Whiskey at Scully’s
Check out our friends at Scully’s Irish Pub & Eatery to experience our new favorite whiskey!