Irish whiskey Act, whiskey produced by registered distillers was known as "Parliament whiskey", while that produced by illicit producers was, and still is referred to as "Poitín", a Gaelic term meaning "small pot" (often anglicised as poteen) in reference to the small pot stills used by the illicit distillers. However, although traditionally the product of illicit production, many legal varieties of "Poitín" have come to market in recent years. In the 18th century, demand for whiskey in Ireland grew significantly, driven both by strong population growth, and by displacing the demand for imported spirits. Growth in the latter is very much visible
Lasairfhíona (Irish name) Nuala. Lasairfhíona (Irish name) Lasairfhíona (pronounced Lah-sah-reena), is an Irish language female given name. The name means 'flame wine' or 'wine made from flames' as it derives from the Irish words 'Lasair' meaning flame and 'fhiona' meaning wine. The 'fh' is silent as always in Irish and spelling variations of this name also include Lasairíona. Some eleven bearers of the name are found in the extant Irish annals. The earliest example is found under the year 1239 in the Annals of Connacht. It continues to be used today, such as by the singer Lasairfhíona, and in variants such as Fiona