PAX44 

Pax44 honours a simple moment of humanity shared between a group of British paratroopers and a patrol of German engineers as they retreated from the bridge at Arnhem during Operation Market Garden in September 1944.

The paras were trapped but Instead of a deadly battle the soldiers called a Pax, a moment of truce. This allowed them to share whiskey & cognac passed down on a rope by the British while chocolate rations were collected and sent back up by the Germans.

The various PAX44 editions symbolize this moment with a variety of spirits. 

The Warrior Spirit Package Deal

During Operation Market Garden in 1944 a German patrol trapped a group of paratroopers in a house in Oosterbeek. Instead of fighting they called a pax (truce) and exchanged Whiskey & Chocolade. To honour this moment PAX44 has created a flavoured expression called the Arnhem Edition.

A premium, 3-8 year blend, triple distillered Irish whiskey. Imported into the Netherlands at cask strength 65% ABV and then reduced to 44%, subtly flavoured with cacoa extract and bottled.

  • Triple distilled for power and purity.
  • Chocolate flavour and aroma created from a cocoa extract and a cocoa distillate.
  • The Warrior Spirit flavour is forged in the flames of the Hexenkessel.
  • Enjoyable. Powerful. Sessionable. Sociable.
  • Available in 70cl bottles, finished to a strength that commands respect, 44% alc/vol.
  • The cocoa mellow out the harshness giving a smooth impression of a mature whiskey.
  • Raise a glass, sip and savour, mix in a range of cocktails or enjoy in an Irish coffee.
  • Exceptionally smooth taste mature beyond its years.

PAX44 Presentation Edition

 
The PAX44 Presentation Edition stands as a remarkable tribute to a fleeting moment of camaraderie amidst the turmoil of World War II. This exclusive beverage draws its inspiration from an extraordinary exchange of Cognac and chocolate between opposing British and German soldiers during a brief armistice at the Battle of Arnhem in 1944, echoing the famed Christmas truce football match of 1914.
 
Crafted with meticulous care, PAX44 marries VS Cognac, meticulously aged for no less than eight years, with the rich essence of dark chocolate and the nuanced complexity of raw, fermented cacao nibs. The aging process in Limousin oak, followed by a period of rest in Port barrels, imparts additional layers of flavor, enhancing the drink’s profile.
 
Bottled at a robust 44% ABV, PAX44 is presented in 50cl bottles, each one a testament to skilled craftsmanship. In a nod to its exclusivity, a mere 44 bottles exist, rendering PAX44 a collector’s gem. These bottles are designated for presentation and auction, with the noble intent of benefiting veteran-related causes via The VC Gallery and the Airborne Museum Hartenstein in Arnhem.
 
The packaging of PAX44 is as distinctive as its contents, featuring a seal crafted from an actual .303 round unearthed from an Arnhem garden, infusing each bottle with profound historical resonance.
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Pax44 is a symbol of the humanity of every warrior who has calibrated the moral compass correctly.

Marco / Kroon