What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

sceach16

irlirishkev wrote: »

Just drained the last of my Aldi 26 Year Old.
Was nice while it lasted. Not bad value at all! What was it, 40quid?

40 sterling in UK and 49.99 euro here.

limnam

Nikka from the barrel.

I find something new to enjoy about this every time I pour one.

VW 1

limnam wrote: »

Nikka from the barrel.

I find something new to enjoy about this every time I pour one.

Really need to pick some of this up.

Where's best to get it ib Dublin? Won't be leaving the EU on a flight til September.

limnam

VW 1 wrote: »

Really need to pick some of this up.

Where's best to get it ib Dublin? Won't be leaving the EU on a flight til September.

No idea tbh I don't live in Dublin. Saying that, I'd say you'd have a good chance of finding it in the Celtic Whiskey shop

L1011

Bought it in Lilac in Marino last time. It's a branch of Sweeney's. Was cheaper than the Celtic then anyway

golfpaul

Just opened a bottle of Knappogue Castle 12 year old, it's good but not as good as when I tasted it in the airport. I'll reserve judgement until tomorrow night.

thelibertyboy

Going to try buy a bottle of this how hard is it going to be and is it worth 500 quid ?
https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-styles/irish-whiskey/redbreast-dream-cask-drops-32-year-old-irish-whiskey/

mik_da_man

They have generated a good bit of interest in it.
But there will be just over 800 bottles @€;500 for 500ml
Not a lot of people have 500 quid to drop on a bottle like this, so it's tough to know
Likely the majority will be bought as an investment.

I don't see them selling out straight away, but will go quick enough imo...

picachu

Tried the IPA Caskmates... Ok but not as nice as the stout edition.

Not hoppy enough for an Ipa enthusiast.

Mellor

thelibertyboy wrote: »

Going to try buy a bottle of this how hard is it going to be and is it worth 500 quid ?
https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-styles/irish-whiskey/redbreast-dream-cask-drops-32-year-old-irish-whiskey/

Distilled within a few weeks from the day I was born.
It's silly, but that factor has me tempted. Buying as a long term keeper, not to drink now obv

EagererBeaver

Love the idea of the Redbreast 32 but a 500ml bottle a bit tight. Just not a thing in this part of the world.

But of bad news for any Japanese whisky lovers:

Whisky lovers may hit the rocks as Japanese producer runs dry

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/16/whisky-lovers-may-hit-the-rocks-as-japanese-producer-suntory-runs-dry

Greg81

EagererBeaver wrote: »

But of bad news for any Japanese whisky lovers:

Whisky lovers may hit the rocks as Japanese producer runs dry

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/16/whisky-lovers-may-hit-the-rocks-as-japanese-producer-suntory-runs-dry

I just pulled the trigger on Hakushu 12-year-old because Hibiki 17 is gone almost everywhere in reasonable price.

irlirishkev

Couple of drams of Woodford Reserve Double Oak last night.

Bourbon is so different to Irish and Scotch, so I have to be in the mood for it. But this is a very tasty whiskey. I'm a fan of regular Woodford, but you can really taste the double oak effect in this one.

EagererBeaver

Greg81 wrote: »

EagererBeaver wrote: »

But of bad news for any Japanese whisky lovers:

Whisky lovers may hit the rocks as Japanese producer runs dry

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/16/whisky-lovers-may-hit-the-rocks-as-japanese-producer-suntory-runs-dry

I just pulled the trigger on Hakushu 12-year-old because Hibiki 17 is gone almost everywhere in reasonable price.

Love the Hakushu.

mik_da_man

Greg81 wrote: »

I just pulled the trigger on Hakushu 12-year-old because Hibiki 17 is gone almost everywhere in reasonable price.

Where did you pick that up?

Greg81

mik_da_man wrote: »

Where did you pick that up?

I got it from Hedonism Wines (bought online) They are based in London. But it is sold out already there.

https://hedonism.co.uk/product#!/hakushu-12yo

Same on The Whisky Exchange. They had it available 3 hrs ago.

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/2922/suntory-hakushu-12-year-old

EDIT:

They have it available in Poland

http://whiskyhouseshop.com/product-eng-7142-Hakushu-Malt-12-letni-Suntory-43-0-7l.html

Not sure if they deliver to Ireland but you can try to drop them a line.

Mellor

Greg81 wrote: »

I just pulled the trigger on Hakushu 12-year-old because Hibiki 17 is gone almost everywhere in reasonable price.

Bougth a bottle of that last week for a mate who helped me put down a wooden floor. Might have to get myself one too

jones 19

I've had a few pours of Bullet bourbon the last few weekends, I'm not into whisky in a big way but it's nice and easy.

Adyx

Ended up working all day even though it's my day off so trying out a Hibiki Harmony. (there's a pattern forming here! 😂)

nkav86

Powers John's lane tonight, first time trying this, heard good things!

RebelButtMunch

nkav86 wrote: »

Powers John's lane tonight, first time trying this, heard good things!

I have a bottle in my backpack right at this very moment. I'll try it this evening.

nkav86

RebelButtMunch wrote:

I have a bottle in my backpack right at this very moment. I'll try it this evening.

Great minds!!

Quackster

nkav86 wrote: »

Powers John's lane tonight, first time trying this, heard good things!

Don't think you'll be disappointed!

nkav86

The booklet thing is a nice touch

mik_da_man

mik_da_man wrote: »

They have generated a good bit of interest in it.
But there will be just over 800 bottles @€;500 for 500ml
Not a lot of people have 500 quid to drop on a bottle like this, so it's tough to know
Likely the majority will be bought as an investment.

I don't see them selling out straight away, but will go quick enough imo...

(Redbreast Dream Cask)

All sold out now, went on sale @4pm
Quicker than I expected!

Lots of people buying multilpes I'd say.

11214

mik_da_man wrote: »

(Redbreast Dream Cask)

All sold out now, went on sale @4pm
Quicker than I expected!

Lots of people buying multilpes I'd say.

I was looking forward to it since they announced the sale date, have to say the price of €500 for a 500ml bottle through me a bit.
Was still tempted but glad I didn't pull the trigger.

Chancer3001

picked up 2 bottles of paddy gold label, 20 euro each. tesco kerry. bargain

Seth Brundle

Chancer3001 wrote: »

picked up 2 bottles of paddy gold label, 20 euro each. tesco kerry. bargain

Paddy Gold Label or Powers Gold Label?

run_Forrest_run

Seth Brundle wrote: »

Paddy Gold Label or Powers Gold Label?

Powers Gold Label is €20 in Tesco at the moment.

11214

Have Aldi always stocked the one liter bottle of Scotch for €18 odd?