Knockeen Hills Poteen

19/03/2024

Unleashed: The Poteen three, ready to roar at Belfast’s Bone Yard.

17/03/2024

May your St. Patrick's Day be as smooth as our Poteen, as lively as the Irish spirit, and as memorable as a night with Knockeen Hills. Sláinte from Knockeen Hills Poteen – raising a glass to the luck of the Irish and the joy of celebration! 🍀

07/03/2024

27/02/2024

Breaking News...

15/01/2024

Knockeen Hills Distinction!

Our Farmers Strength 60% vol. Irish Poteen secured the sole ‘Gold Medal‘ in the Other Spirits - Poteen (category) and was the only Irish Sprit drink to be awarded this highest category medal, at the esteemed 2003 International Wine & Spirit Competition. With over two decades of unparalleled craftsmanship, it continues to maintain the record of a Gold Medal, for uniquely, the lowest alcohol by volume spirit drink in any poteen category. Elevate your spirits experience with our award-winning legacy.

19/12/2023

Discover the exquisite selection from Knockeen Hills now available for online purchase at masterofmalt.com/distilleries/knockeen-hills! Indulge in the rich flavors of Farmers Strength 60% vol., Gold Strength 70% vol. and Gold Extra-Strength 90% vol. in bottle sizes of 50cl and 70cl. For an exclusive offer, explore the 1lt. bottles with an incredible introductory discount of 12½ % off the 'in bond' price at knockeenhillspoteen.com/sales while stocks last. Don't miss out on the chance to collect limited edition 5cl. glass miniatures, also available — perfect for enthusiasts and collectors alike!

24/09/2023

📢 **Published in the Belfast Newsletter, edition of 16th September 2023**

Statement: It is important to be aware of the regulations regarding the sale of Knockeen Hills Poteen Gold Extra-Strength in certain regions. The sale of this particular product, produced on the UK mainland, is prohibited within the EU and its Customs area, including Northern Ireland and Malta.

**Legislative Authorities:**
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787 of the European Parliament and of the Council
- EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018

**Product Information:**
- Product Trademarks: EU. 000 415539, UK. 00900415539
- Product Award: I.W.S.C. 2006 Silver Medal (Best in Class)

For inquiries and further information, contact: [email protected]

*Date of Statement: 15th September 2023*

**Knockeen Hills Spirits Ltd.**
*Tiverton, EX16 8BP, United Kingdom*

We'd like to clarify that there are no similar restrictions on the sale of Knockeen Hills Poteen™ for the following varieties:
- **Farmer Strength** (60% vol.) - *I.W.S.C. Gold Medal Winner*
- **Gold Strength** (70% vol.) - *Silver Medal Winner {Best in Class}* 🏅

Publication Extract to follow

Cheers to exceptional spirits! 🥃

26/08/2023

Knockeen Hills Poteen. EU Trademark: 00415539 Knockeen Hills Poteen®

Knockeen Hills Irish Poteen©

Extract from EU Legislation 20/02/2015

“Irish Poteen/Irish Potin is now exported to numerous countries worldwide and expected to grow to one million cases by 2025.”

Extract from the “TECHNICAL FILE SETTING OUT THE SPECIFICATIONS WITH WHICH IRISH POTEEN/IRISH POITIN MUST COMPLY” dated 20th February 2015, submitted by the Food Industry Development Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, Dublin, Ireland, jointly with the Department of the Environment for Rural Affairs of the United Kingdom, to the EU Commission, for registration.”

The following PowerPoint presentation headed ‘Pre-Brexit All Brands Presentation’ (https://knockeenhillspoteen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/All-brands-pressentation_08_2023.pdf) was principally compiled and published prior to the publishing of Regulation (EU) 2019/787 of the European Parliament and of the Council

of 17 April 2019 on the definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks, the use of the names of spirit drinks in the presentation and labelling of other foodstuffs, the protection of geographical indications for spirit drinks, the use of ethyl alcohol and distillates of agricultural origin in alcoholic beverages, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 110/2008

The Presentation (https://knockeenhillspoteen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/All-brands-pressentation_08_2023.pdf) has been retained in this document, as a reference document for those involved in the historical research of the impact on the UK and in particular any consequential loss to the economy of the devolved administration of Northern Ireland.

For current information on the Knockeen Hills Brands, please refer directly to the following websites.

www.knockeenhillsspirits.com

www.knockeenhillspoteen.com *

www.heather-gin.com

www.elderflower-gin.com

*All knockeen Hills Poteens are produced in an identical manner to those previously marketed as Knockeen Hills Irish Poteen.

However, to comply with Regulation (EU) 2019/787 the 90% vol. Knockeen Hills Poteen Gold Extra-Strength is unable to be sold in the UK Devolved Administration of Northern Ireland or any EU Customs Area. The two other lower alcoholic strength varieties being the Gold Strength 70% vol. and the Farmers Strength 60% vol. do not have the same restriction.

super-premiun quintuple distilled London Cut Dry Gin with natural botanicals. A unique and noticeable smoother delivery of spirit on the palate is achieved using its own exclusive Irish Whey Distillate.

19/06/2023

📢 Exciting News! 🎉

Dear friends and followers,

We are thrilled to announce that Knockeen Hills Irish Poteen and Knockeen Hills Poteen have merged into one stronger community! 🌟✨

Join us on our newly merged page, Knockeen Hills Poteen, for an amplified experience, engaging content, and a supportive community. Like and follow to stay updated with the latest news and events. 🥳🚀

Thank you for your support, and let's embark on this exciting journey together! 💙

Best regards,
Admin @
Knockeen Hills Poteen

17/06/2023

Knockeen Hills are producers of the multi-award winning Knockeen Hills Poteen®. These products were previously labelled and sold as Knockeen Hills Irish Poteen/Poitin© commencing in 1988.

28/05/2023

Super premium, bespoke triple-distilled Poteen is available to buy from Master of Malt who is a well-established online retailer of all our currently available ranges

Visit: https://www.masterofmalt.com/distilleries/knockeen-hills/

26/05/2023

To demonstrate compliance with EU Regulation 2019/787, the products referred to on this page are not directly or indireclty purported in any circumstaces, to be classified as Irish Poteen/Irish Poitin, which has an EU Geographical Indicitive Status.
To further comply, the face label on the product Knockeen Hills Poteen 90% vol. Gold Extra-Strength has the following statement: “EU Regulation 2019/787 prevents this poteen variety being sold in the EU Customs Area, including Northern Ireland”.’
Knockeen Hills poteen products are identical to the previous ones labelled as Knockeen Hills Irish Poteen.

26/05/2023

Knockeen Hills Poteen Range