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Jameson 12yo -v- 18yo

  • 24-01-2009 4:43pm
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭


    So .. my mate says the 18yo stuff is better. My Dad says the 12yo stuff is gods gift.

    Which is it? Why? I'm still developing my love of the stuff, so interested to hear from some seasoned pro's :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    I have never had the 18 year old myself, just the 12 year old.
    That said, i would rather have their Redbreast 12 year old than the Jameson brand.


  • Posts: 5,078 [Deleted User]


    I had a few glasses of the 18 yo last night and it was absolutely the best whiskey I have ever ever tasted. I have a bottle of 12 yo too but haven't opened it yet. I'm looking forward to it though.:D


  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 14,561 Mod ✭✭✭✭johnnyskeleton


    I'd like to try more of the jamesons, particularly the Vintage Reserve, but the problem is they are too expensive.

    At the end of the day it all comes down to individual tastes, and if you prefer cheaper whiskeys then who is anyone else to say what is right.

    The best thing to do is to try both of them (if you can), and as Saruman says, try the Redbreast.

    Another thing you might want to do is start off with the cheaper or mid-range whiskies and then decide what you like. A good selection would be Jameson 12, Powers 12, Greenspot, Redbreast 12, Bushmills 10 & Greenore 8. You could buy any 3 of them for less than 1 bottle of Jameson 18, probably 4 if you were careful and/or shopped up north.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    I've tried both but only briefly. I'm not sure I noticed the difference but maybe I didn't have enough.

    They did feel like they gave more of a kick and more of that warm feeling though.. which is good !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,097 ✭✭✭✭zuroph


    i split a litre bottle of 12yearold last night with a mate. Im dying.


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  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 14,561 Mod ✭✭✭✭johnnyskeleton


    Random wrote: »
    I've tried both but only briefly. I'm not sure I noticed the difference but maybe I didn't have enough.

    They did feel like they gave more of a kick and more of that warm feeling though.. which is good !

    If you didn't notice the difference, drink the 12 year old. Once you've had a few of them, you will start to notice the differences in the 18 y.o.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    I prefer the 18, but for the difference in price, I'd take the 12.

    The Jameson Vintage Reserve is better again. Much fuller flavour. Not worth the money, though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    zuroph wrote: »
    i split a litre bottle of 12yearold last night with a mate. Im dying.

    Agh that was a waste of Whiskey!

    If you are going to drink to get wasted then get some cheap ass stuff and waste it. A 12 year old should last a few weeks at least.

    I have a bottle of Middleton i break out every now and again and it is pure pleasure every time. Well worth the money as it is something that will last and i can share with whiskey drinking guests on the rare occasion someone visits my house.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,097 ✭✭✭✭zuroph


    Saruman wrote: »
    Agh that was a waste of Whiskey!

    If you are going to drink to get wasted then get some cheap ass stuff and waste it. A 12 year old should last a few weeks at least.

    I have a bottle of Middleton i break out every now and again and it is pure pleasure every time. Well worth the money as it is something that will last and i can share with whiskey drinking guests on the rare occasion someone visits my house.
    I know, I'm very annoyed now, but it was coming home from town, offered a night cap to my mates, and before u know it the bottle was gone. :( I'll pick one up again next month.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 749 ✭✭✭getoffthepot


    Brockagh wrote: »
    I prefer the 18, but for the difference in price, I'd take the 12.

    The Jameson Vintage Reserve is better again. Much fuller flavour. Not worth the money, though.

    £199 in Manchester Airport. Good price. Probably same price in all UK airports.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭shanel23


    Got a bottle of the new Jameson Signatory reserve in an airport shop last week - not bad - but I think Jameson like the all the best marketing machines are producing so many desinger whiskies in their range that it getting difficult to distinguish between them all.

    On the above - I prefer the 18yr old but would happily drink the 12 too .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 386 ✭✭The Minstrel


    Very unimpressed with the Jameson 12 yr, haven't had the 18. Like the Power's equivalent, I think they are just ways IDL have figured out to charge more.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭pa990


    I think the 18yr is better than the 12yr, having said that my guests are always given the regular jameson (they wouldn't appreciate the good stuff)

    i have a bottle of 15yr jameson gathering dust.. i'm afraid to open it , i might try and get a 2nd bottle as an investment


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭Tristram


    Thank you for reminding me to go rummaging! ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    pa990 wrote: »
    I think the 18yr is better than the 12yr, having said that my guests are always given the regular jameson (they wouldn't appreciate the good stuff)

    i have a bottle of 15yr jameson gathering dust.. i'm afraid to open it , i might try and get a 2nd bottle as an investment

    The 15 year old is way better than the 12 and 18, in my opinion. I've a good few bottles stashed away.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭pa990


    Brockagh wrote: »
    The 15 year old is way better t............ I've a good few bottles stashed away.

    I'm planning on getting my hands on two bottles next month.

    Just out of curiosity.. just how many bottles of 15yr do you have stashed away


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    I have five bottles of the Millennium one and a couple bottles of the special reserve, which looks very like the Millennium one, but was produced just before it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭pa990


    Brockagh wrote: »
    I have five bottles of the Millennium one and a couple bottles of the special reserve, which looks very like the Millennium one, but was produced just before it.

    Can you tell me where you live, which flower pot you hide the spare key under, and a list of times that your house will be vacant
    :p:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    pa990 wrote: »
    Can you tell me where you live, which flower pot you hide the spare key under, and a list of times that your house will be vacant
    :p:D

    Can I arrange transport for you as well?

    I've been buying stuff for years. Not in the begining for investment or anthing like that, but every time I saw what I thought looked like a bargain, I bought it.

    Whiskey investment is supposed be beating the market substantially at the moment, but I wonder about the figures you hear.

    I'm actually trying to stop collecting at the moment, but I'm finding it hard.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    Brockagh wrote: »
    Can I arrange transport for you as well?

    Arrange some transport for me too please :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    This is what I've amassed so far...

    Bushmills 12 yr old Millennium (1680)
    Bushmills 12 yr old Millennium (1680)
    Bushmills 1975 Millennium
    Bushmills 1975 Millennium
    Bushmills 1975 Millennium
    Bushmills 1982 Millennium
    Bushmills 1982 Millennium
    Bushmills blend (1940s/50s/60s)
    Bushmills 5 yr old
    Bushmills Bourbon Cask
    Bushmills 9 yr old 1960s
    Bushmills Sherry Cask
    Bushmills Rum Cask
    Brusna (Kilbeggan) Distilery 1950s PPS
    Cadenhead Bow Street 1963
    Cadenhead Bow Street 1963
    Erin Go Bragh
    Erin Go Bragh
    Greenore 8 yr old Limited Edition
    Hennessy Na-Geanna
    Hewitts
    Hewitts
    Jameson NAS 1980s
    Jameson 12 yr old (Asian market)
    Jameson 12 yr old (faded label) 1970s
    Jameson 15 yr old blend
    Jameson 1780 (1980s)
    Jameson 1780 (1980s)
    Jameson 1780 (1990s)
    Jameson 1780 (1990s)
    Jameson 7 yr old pure pot still
    Jameson 7 yr old pure pot still

    Jameson Liquor Irish Whiskey (1950s)
    Jameson 12 yr old 1950s PPS
    Jameson Distillery Horse
    Jameson Distillery Horse
    Jameson Cooperage
    Jameson Cooperage
    Jameson Cooperage
    Jameson Grace
    Jameson Millennium 15 yrs old
    Jameson Millennium 15 yrs old
    Jameson Millennium 15 yrs old
    Jameson Millennium 15 yrs old
    Jameson Millennium 15 yrs old
    Jameson Millennium 15 yrs old
    Jameson 15 Special Edition
    Knappogue Castle 1951

    Knappogue Castle 1951
    Knappogue Castle 1990

    Knappogue Castle 1991
    Knappogue Castle 1992
    Knappogue Castle 1993
    Knappogue Castle 1994
    Knappogue Castle 1995
    Knappogue Castle 15 single malt
    Michael Collins Single Malt
    Midleton 1973 pure pot still
    Midleton 25 yr old pure pot still
    Midleton 25 yr old pure pot still

    Midleton 26 yr old pure pot still
    Midleton 26 yr old pure pot still
    Midleton Sudduethce Zeitung 12
    Midleton Sudduethce Zeitung 12
    Midleton Sudduethce Zeitung 12
    Midleton Very Rare 1984
    Midleton Very rare 2001
    Midleton very rare 2001
    Midleton very rare 2003
    Midleton Very Rare 1996
    Midleton Very Rare 1994
    Midleton very rare 1995
    Midleton very Rare 2006
    Midleton Very Rare 2004
    Midleton Very Rare 2004
    Midleton 1967 blend
    Midleton single cask celtic whisky shop
    Midleton single cask celtic whisky shop
    Midleton Reserve (staff bottling?)
    Old Comber 7 year old
    Old Comber 30 yr old
    Old Comber 30 yr old (cloudy)
    Old Irish Gold 15 years
    Old Irish Gold over 24 yrs old
    Old Irish Gold over 24 yrs old
    Paddy 1970s
    Paddy 1970s
    Paddy 1980s
    Paddy Cork 800
    Paddy Cork 800

    Paddy 1980s
    Powers 1950s Pure Pot Still
    Powers 1970s
    Powers 1980s
    Powers 1980s
    Powers 1980s
    Powers Special 15 year old
    Redbreast 12 - 1970s
    Redbreast 15 x 6
    Redbreast 15
    Redbreast 15
    Redbreast 15
    Redbreast 15
    Redbreast 15



    Redbreast 15
    Redbreast blend
    Redbreast blend
    Tullamore Dew 8 year old (square bottle)

    SCOTCH

    Ardbeg 1977
    Ardbeg single cask 16 yr old.
    Ardbeg Corryvrekan
    Ardbeg Peat Pack
    Ardbeg Peat Pack
    Ardbeg Peat Pack

    Ardbeg Serendipity
    Ardbeg Serendipity
    Arran 9 yr old
    Arran 9 yr old
    Arran 9 yr old
    Arran 9 yr old
    Arran 9 yr old
    Bladnoch 16 Sherry Cask
    Bladnoch Congnac Finish
    Brora 30
    Bunnahabhain 28
    Glen Grant 28 Sherry finish
    Glen Grant 27
    Glen Grant 1974
    Glenmorangie Artisan Cask
    Hazelburn 8
    Hazelburn 8
    Highland Park 1977 Bicentennial
    Highland Park 1977 Bicentennial
    Highland Park 30 (Spectator Mag)
    Highland Park 1982
    Invergordon 1971
    Invergordon 1971

    Laphroaig 30
    Laphroaig 30
    Port Ellen 1982 24 yr old
    Port Ellen 1982 24 yr old

    Rosebank Rare Malts 20 yr old
    Rosebank Rare Malts 22 yr old
    Talisker 175th Anniversary
    Tullibardine Stillman's Dram 30
    Linkwood (Bladnoch mystery malt)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    Holy Jebus! You have one of each of those bottles?
    Where do you store them? Thats thousands of Euro worth of Whiskey.


  • Posts: 5,078 [Deleted User]


    Brockagh wrote: »
    This is what I've amassed so far...

    Bushmills 12 yr old Millennium (1680)
    Bushmills 12 yr old Millennium (1680)
    Bushmills 1975 Millennium
    Bushmills 1975 Millennium
    Bushmills 1975 Millennium
    Bushmills 1982 Millennium
    Bushmills 1982 Millennium
    Bushmills blend (1940s/50s/60s)
    Bushmills 5 yr old
    Bushmills Bourbon Cask
    Bushmills 9 yr old 1960s
    Bushmills Sherry Cask
    Bushmills Rum Cask
    Brusna (Kilbeggan) Distilery 1950s PPS
    Cadenhead Bow Street 1963
    Cadenhead Bow Street 1963
    Erin Go Bragh
    Erin Go Bragh
    Greenore 8 yr old Limited Edition
    Hennessy Na-Geanna
    Hewitts
    Hewitts
    Jameson NAS 1980s
    Jameson 12 yr old (Asian market)
    Jameson 12 yr old (faded label) 1970s
    Jameson 15 yr old blend
    Jameson 1780 (1980s)
    Jameson 1780 (1980s)
    Jameson 1780 (1990s)
    Jameson 1780 (1990s)
    Jameson 7 yr old pure pot still
    Jameson 7 yr old pure pot still

    Jameson Liquor Irish Whiskey (1950s)
    Jameson 12 yr old 1950s PPS
    Jameson Distillery Horse
    Jameson Distillery Horse
    Jameson Cooperage
    Jameson Cooperage
    Jameson Cooperage
    Jameson Grace
    Jameson Millennium 15 yrs old
    Jameson Millennium 15 yrs old
    Jameson Millennium 15 yrs old
    Jameson Millennium 15 yrs old
    Jameson Millennium 15 yrs old
    Jameson Millennium 15 yrs old
    Jameson 15 Special Edition
    Knappogue Castle 1951

    Knappogue Castle 1951
    Knappogue Castle 1990

    Knappogue Castle 1991
    Knappogue Castle 1992
    Knappogue Castle 1993
    Knappogue Castle 1994
    Knappogue Castle 1995
    Knappogue Castle 15 single malt
    Michael Collins Single Malt
    Midleton 1973 pure pot still
    Midleton 25 yr old pure pot still
    Midleton 25 yr old pure pot still

    Midleton 26 yr old pure pot still
    Midleton 26 yr old pure pot still
    Midleton Sudduethce Zeitung 12
    Midleton Sudduethce Zeitung 12
    Midleton Sudduethce Zeitung 12
    Midleton Very Rare 1984
    Midleton Very rare 2001
    Midleton very rare 2001
    Midleton very rare 2003
    Midleton Very Rare 1996
    Midleton Very Rare 1994
    Midleton very rare 1995
    Midleton very Rare 2006
    Midleton Very Rare 2004
    Midleton Very Rare 2004
    Midleton 1967 blend
    Midleton single cask celtic whisky shop
    Midleton single cask celtic whisky shop
    Midleton Reserve (staff bottling?)
    Old Comber 7 year old
    Old Comber 30 yr old
    Old Comber 30 yr old (cloudy)
    Old Irish Gold 15 years
    Old Irish Gold over 24 yrs old
    Old Irish Gold over 24 yrs old
    Paddy 1970s
    Paddy 1970s
    Paddy 1980s
    Paddy Cork 800
    Paddy Cork 800

    Paddy 1980s
    Powers 1950s Pure Pot Still
    Powers 1970s
    Powers 1980s
    Powers 1980s
    Powers 1980s
    Powers Special 15 year old
    Redbreast 12 - 1970s
    Redbreast 15 x 6
    Redbreast 15
    Redbreast 15
    Redbreast 15
    Redbreast 15
    Redbreast 15



    Redbreast 15
    Redbreast blend
    Redbreast blend
    Tullamore Dew 8 year old (square bottle)

    SCOTCH

    Ardbeg 1977
    Ardbeg single cask 16 yr old.
    Ardbeg Corryvrekan
    Ardbeg Peat Pack
    Ardbeg Peat Pack
    Ardbeg Peat Pack

    Ardbeg Serendipity
    Ardbeg Serendipity
    Arran 9 yr old
    Arran 9 yr old
    Arran 9 yr old
    Arran 9 yr old
    Arran 9 yr old
    Bladnoch 16 Sherry Cask
    Bladnoch Congnac Finish
    Brora 30
    Bunnahabhain 28
    Glen Grant 28 Sherry finish
    Glen Grant 27
    Glen Grant 1974
    Glenmorangie Artisan Cask
    Hazelburn 8
    Hazelburn 8
    Highland Park 1977 Bicentennial
    Highland Park 1977 Bicentennial
    Highland Park 30 (Spectator Mag)
    Highland Park 1982
    Invergordon 1971
    Invergordon 1971

    Laphroaig 30
    Laphroaig 30
    Port Ellen 1982 24 yr old
    Port Ellen 1982 24 yr old

    Rosebank Rare Malts 20 yr old
    Rosebank Rare Malts 22 yr old
    Talisker 175th Anniversary
    Tullibardine Stillman's Dram 30
    Linkwood (Bladnoch mystery malt)

    Feckin hell :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,387 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    zuroph wrote: »
    I know, I'm very annoyed now, but it was coming home from town, offered a night cap to my mates, and before u know it the bottle was gone. :( I'll pick one up again next month.
    Brockagh wrote: »
    This is what I've amassed so far...

    Bushmills 12 yr old Millennium (1680).........

    Don't let zuroph near your stash! if 500ml is a mere nightcap he would polish all your lot in a single session :pac:

    I think there is a legal limit to how much booze you can have, the limits are huge but you might be close. Think I read it in some homebrew paper years back. Could even be seen as a fire hazard by house insurers.
    pa990 wrote: »
    Can you tell me where you live, which flower pot you hide the spare key under, and a list of times that your house will be vacant
    :p:D
    On one of those "dumbest criminals" programs they had an off licence with beer stacked up close to the front door. A guy stuck his fingers through and opened the bottles and drank them through the letterbox, had a video of him at it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    It's covered on my house insurance - I've talked to my insurance company. I also store some of it in my parents' house. Our three-bed, semi-detached house can't cater for it all.

    Also bought a few more in the last few days. A Tyrconnell bottled for the innaguration of Obama and a Caol Ila 25 cask strength.

    And some of the Midleton VRs on the list have been swapped, although the exchange has not been made yet.

    I also haven't included some of the open bottles I have, although a few on the list are open.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭pa990


    Where did you find the Obama bottle, and more importantly, .. how much


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭shanel23


    Nice collection ! Whats the one you really want to try but won't ( unless of course you get a 2nd bottle of it ) ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    pa990 wrote: »
    Where did you find the Obama bottle, and more importantly, .. how much

    I got it in the Celtic Whiskey Shop. They only had 12 bottles, or something like that. It cost 100 euro. Purely for the collector, because inside the bottle is just your standard Tyrconnell.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    shanel23 wrote: »
    Nice collection ! Whats the one you really want to try but won't ( unless of course you get a 2nd bottle of it ) ?

    I'd consider opening most of them, but not all of them. The ones I probably wouldn't open are those that probably don't taste special. Like the Hennessy or the Jameson Grace. They're just standard whiskey.

    I probably wouldn't open the Midleton 26, although you'd never know. Might nnot open the 25 either as I've tried it - and it's excellent.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 845 ✭✭✭nhughes100


    Jameson 12 yr old was the first "special" whiskey I bought since I liked Jameson and I liked Crested Ten and I have to say I was a bit dissapointed with it, that's what put me off getting the 18 or gold editions.

    That's a hell of a collection Brockagh, no way I could have that amount of whiskey unopened, I've only got one that I haven't opened. A bushmills 18 year old rum casked limited edition bottled number 2 out of 189. The only reason I didn't open it was I thought the bottle number was cool. I got the sherry casked cousin of this one and it was massive but it's down to the last quarter bottle. At 56.5% the best whiskey I ever drank.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    nhughes100 wrote: »
    Jameson 12 yr old was the first "special" whiskey I bought since I liked Jameson and I liked Crested Ten and I have to say I was a bit dissapointed with it, that's what put me off getting the 18 or gold editions.

    That's a hell of a collection Brockagh, no way I could have that amount of whiskey unopened, I've only got one that I haven't opened. A bushmills 18 year old rum casked limited edition bottled number 2 out of 189. The only reason I didn't open it was I thought the bottle number was cool. I got the sherry casked cousin of this one and it was massive but it's down to the last quarter bottle. At 56.5% the best whiskey I ever drank.

    I have about 30 open bottles. That's enough to last me a while.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭guinnessdrinker


    Has anyone tried the Jameson Gold Reserve? I'm thinking about getting a bottle next time I'm going through the airport.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    It's a long time since I had it, but it used to be one of my favourites. I'm not sure if it has changed over the years, but I think it's well worth getting. It's about 45 euro in Europe, while it's 70 odd euro here...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭shanel23


    The Gold reserve is a great whiskey - well worth the price - mind you I buy most of mine abroad as I just plain refuse to pay Irish taxes on whiskey !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    Its pretty sad that we can buy Irish produce abroad for much cheaper than we can at home.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 102 ✭✭The_M


    I was shocked to find that I can purchase a 750ml bottle of Bushmills in Maine for $21.90, cheaper than you can get it in Ireland! (and our taxes aren't so small either!)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 219 ✭✭ScabbyLeg


    Brockagh wrote: »
    I have about 30 open bottles. That's enough to last me a while.

    Ah. I thought all the bottles you referred to were empties :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 682 ✭✭✭IrishWhiskeyCha


    Jameson 12 for me is the best of the Jameson range purely from a taste value ration. The 18yo is lovely but not worth the money. The Rarest vintage is stellar and if you can get it from the US of £199 in the UK it is probably worth a punt for that back shelf once every often for that special occasion moment.

    Jameson 15yo is also amazing but I think my very top IDL would have to be 15yo Redbreast. If people ever see it at a reasonable price grab it but going for over 100Euro now. Amazing stuff.

    If your travelling by plane and going to the UK it is probably cheaper to get your Jameson on the way back. Just came back through Luton and got a Jameson gold for £30.99 (€36Euro) it is €75 here :eek:

    Even more mind bloweng was the Midleton 2007 at £60.99 (Circa €69Euro) :eek: :eek: :eek:

    Guys it's not the tax in this country that is making Whiskey so expensive it's the prices IDL charge full stop that are out outrageous :mad:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 845 ✭✭✭nhughes100


    I got a Bottle of Middleton in Abu Dhabi of all places for 50 euro, 120 here. Makes you wonder what they retail at.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 682 ✭✭✭IrishWhiskeyCha


    €120 is the old price, it went up last year

    €150 in most places now :mad:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭Heisenberg.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    Nice Collection Brockagh...
    No Cooley brands though, not a fan?


    On topic, i wouldn't know the difference tbh, i've drank both but never neat... :eek:

    Yes, I am a fan, but I'm just not compelled to collect them. I do have a good few Cooley ones, though. Some of the Knappogues are Cooley, and I have the Tyrconnel Obama one and some Connemaras, along with a few Cadenhead bottllings of the Cooleys. Oh, and a Kilbeggan 15 and a Greenore 8 and 15.

    I like them a lot, but the IDL stuff is traditional Irish whiskey. I like it a lot.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭Riche670


    Hi all,

    To say I'm a novice on whiskey would be an overstatement.

    My boss is leaving the job today and he is a massive Jameson fan. Could anyone recommend a nice bottle for roughly €100?

    Any idea where I could locate this today in South Dublin?

    Anywhere around Dundrum, Tallaght, Templeouge...etc.

    Any help would be much appreciated.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 682 ✭✭✭IrishWhiskeyCha


    O'Briens in the Beacon, Sandyford, Dublin 18

    Would be your best bet but pop into Dunnes Stores across the way too as they may have a few offers on at the moment.

    Jameson Gold is probably your best at around 75Euro (But if Dunnes have 10% off your looking better :D )

    However what you could do is get him 2 bottles a Jameson 12yo (Circa 37Euro) & a Rebreast 12yo (Circa 45Euro) both fine whiskies and I reckon he'd be totally delighted with that. Redbreast is a pure pot still which is one of the constituents of Jameson. And do them up into a gift basket or something.

    However if you can stretch to it Jameson 18yo is a step above but I think that is about 125Euro at this stage but again if you get 10% off at Dunnes :cool:. There is also an Irishman Rare Cask strength in a wooden box with certificate but dearer at around 125-135Euro but would really suit the occasion as it is much classier than the rest and Obriens may have it.


    If you don't want to exceed 100 I'd personally prefer the Jameson 12yo + Redbreast but the Gold is lovely too.

    If you can stretch to the Irishman Rare Cask strength it would probably something he has not tried before as it is a limited edition but in all fairness the 18yo is also great.

    These are all great whiskies and in a similar style so chop and change to your own preference.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭Riche670


    O'Briens in the Beacon, Sandyford, Dublin 18

    Would be your best bet but pop into Dunnes Stores across the way too as they may have a few offers on at the moment.

    Jameson Gold is probably your best at around 75Euro (But if Dunnes have 10% off your looking better :D )

    However what you could do is get him 2 bottles a Jameson 12yo (Circa 37Euro) & a Rebreast 12yo (Circa 45Euro) both fine whiskies and I reckon he'd be totally delighted with that. Redbreast is a pure pot still which is one of the constituents of Jameson. And do them up into a gift basket or something.

    However if you can stretch to it Jameson 18yo is a step above but I think that is about 125Euro at this stage but again if you get 10% off at Dunnes :cool:. There is also an Irishman Rare Cask strength in a wooden box with certificate but dearer at around 125-135Euro but would really suit the occasion as it is much classier than the rest and Obriens may have it.


    If you don't want to exceed 100 I'd personally prefer the Jameson 12yo + Redbreast but the Gold is lovely too.

    If you can stretch to the Irishman Rare Cask strength it would probably something he has not tried before as it is a limited edition but in all fairness the 18yo is also great.

    These are all great whiskies and in a similar style so chop and change to your own preference.

    Brilliant, thanks for such a quick response.

    The budget can easily be stretched out for the Irishman Rare Cask Strength.

    Can I be sure of getting this in O'Brien's, as I only have a window of about 45 minutes to go out and get it? If there is anywhere you know will definitely have it, I'd prefer to just make a beeline for it, than to be running around in a panic!

    Again, many thanks for your help.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 682 ✭✭✭IrishWhiskeyCha


    O'Briens is the only place in that general direction that would have it but give them a buzz (2931050) to make sure and they will have it ready for you when you arrive.

    Alternatively and a bit of a jaunt into town is the Celtic Whiskey Shop who can be contacted at 675 9744 ... but they are on Dawson Street.



    Just to let you know the IrishMan is 56% and considered a cask strength whiskey.

    Picture here


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    Riche670 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    To say I'm a novice on whiskey would be an overstatement.

    My boss is leaving the job today and he is a massive Jameson fan. Could anyone recommend a nice bottle for roughly €100?

    Any idea where I could locate this today in South Dublin?

    Anywhere around Dundrum, Tallaght, Templeouge...etc.

    Any help would be much appreciated.

    Molloys in Tallaght have an okay selection.

    If you're near Ranelagh, Redmonds have the Redbreast 15 for 90 euro. Personally, that's what I'd buy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 682 ✭✭✭IrishWhiskeyCha


    Brockagh wrote: »
    Molloys in Tallaght have an okay selection.

    If you're near Ranelagh, Redmonds have the Redbreast 15 for 90 euro. Personally, that's what I'd buy.


    That is an excellent price and well worth a punt if you can get to them... did not realise they had it.

    This is a sold out whiskey and currently there are no plans to remake it :-(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 682 ✭✭✭IrishWhiskeyCha




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭Riche670


    I'll make a few calls and see who has got what.

    That's great guys, much appreciated. Got me out of a hole.


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