Potting (Irish pronunciation: [ˈpˠɛtʲiːnʲ]), Anglicized as poteen (/pəˈt(ʃ)iːn, pɒˈtiːn/) or poteen, is a traditional Irish distilled beverage (40–90% ABV). Poitín’s previous common names were « Irish Moonshine » and « Mountain Dew ».

What is the name of the Irish moonshine?

is called uisce beathaor « water of life », poitin (also known as « potcheen » or « poteen ») is essentially Irish moonshine, deeply rooted in the island’s history and legends.

What is poteen in English?

poteen in American English

(pəˈtin, -ˈtʃin, -ˈθin, pou-) nouns. The first distillation of the mash during whisky making. illegally distilled whisky. Also: potheen.

What does Latchico mean in Irish?

informal, derogatory irish. rude or aggressive personusually men or boys, are seen as being of low social status.

What is Poitin made of?

During this period, many people were involved in the production of Poitin.The key ingredient is potato + sugar + yeast, very different from today’s barley+water+yeast whisky. Generally produced in rural areas.

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