What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

Flex

cloudatlas wrote: »

Is this the one because it seems to be fairly new? https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/john-jameson-and-son/jameson-black-barrel-whisky/?srh=1

Thats the one. Its in a new bottle as far as I know, but its been around a few years

Flex

BobMc wrote: »

Hey All, only recently started drinking whiskey/bourbon, currently on a bottle of Crown Royal Black I picked up coming home from US during summer, looking to buy something nice for Christmas for myself, what's a good bottle to buy, prefer to try something Irish in the 50 - 70 euro range.

In order of my preference, all around ~€60, Id suggest...

1. Redbreast 12 YO (or Redbreast Lustau; have only had Lustau once but was very very nice)
2. Powers Johns Lane
3. Teelings Single Malt
4. Green Spot

brinty

BobMc wrote:

ta, have had the teelings too, the small batch version, had my eye on the green spot on special in obriens at the mo.

I'll grab a bottle of that to start

You'll no regret it
If you want to veer over to scotch start on speysides
Cardhu is a lovely dream about €45 in the multiples

irlirishkev

Okay.. this shouldn't bug me, but it does.

It's 'Teeling', not 'Teelings'.

That's all

cruhoortwunk

Opened a bottle of Irishman Single Malt the other day. Lovely stuff, good value from O'Briens on their sale at €45

Slattsy

irlirishkev wrote: »

Okay.. this shouldn't bug me, but it does.

It's 'Teeling', not 'Teelings'.

That's all

Either way, it's still not great.

irlirishkev

Slattsy wrote: »

Either way, it's still not great.

Ah it is though.. Well, I like the Small Batch and the Single Malt. Not so gone on the Single Grain.
And the 21 year old is wasted on me somewhat, considering what I paid for it!

Each to their own of course.

I think the next Irish I buy (outside of my nightly Powers) will be a Hyde.

brinty

irlirishkev wrote: »

Ah it is though.. Well, I like the Small Batch and the Single Malt. Not so gone on the Single Grain.
And the 21 year old is wasted on me somewhat, considering what I paid for it!

Each to their own of course.

I think the next Irish I buy (outside of my nightly Powers) will be a Hyde.

I picked up a bottle of the single grain thinking i'd asked for the malt one. Only coped half way through it was the grain. Have to say it was a lovey drop. I'll pick up a bottle of the Malt soon.

No drinking at the moment cos of a six week course of anti biotics and still a large back log to clear

shanel23

Have to agree the Teeling single grain is my go to whiskey - love it - like the small batch also .

Would highly recommend the Hyde 10yr old -

irlirishkev

shanel23 wrote: »

Would highly recommend the Hyde 10yr old -

Sherry or Rum cask?

shanel23

irlirishkev wrote: »

Sherry or Rum cask?

The sherry - blue label

irlirishkev

irlirishkev wrote: »

Okay.. this shouldn't bug me, but it does.

It's 'Teeling', not 'Teelings'.

That's all

Sorry Stephen.

Squatter

shanel23 wrote: »

Would highly recommend the Hyde 10yr old -

Agreed! I bought a bottle earlier this year after trying a free sample (or three!) at Cork Airport and it's a lovely whiskey. (It would be dishonest of me to deny that the free chocolates plus the lovely tee-shirt on offer may have played a part in my decision to purchase!)

I'd also like to recommend West Cork whiskey - the standard one, not the 10 year single malt, which I have yet to try. It's a smooth mellow whiskey with a lovely warm aftertaste.

irlirishkev

shanel23 wrote: »

The sherry - blue label

Excellent. That's the one I was leaning towards!

Seth Brundle

Was working in Midleton today and was given a bottle of Crested Ten, one of the last produced before they changed the brand (and recipe) to Crested.
Stored away for a wee while!

jh79

kbannon wrote: »

Was working in Midleton today and was given a bottle of Crested Ten, one of the last produced before they changed the brand (and recipe) to Crested.
Stored away for a wee while!

According to the whiskey exchange it's the same .

Seth Brundle

jh79 wrote: »

According to the whiskey exchange it's the same .

According to my source, it's slightly different. Eventually I'll try the two together to compare but I'll keep this one sealed for a while.

fret_wimp2

Purchases in the past month:

-Ardbeg Uigedail
As good as, but not a replacement for the 10, its different, like a different branch in the range. It has a little more sweetness & sherry if thats what you're into ( which i very much am!)

-Caol Illa 12
Just a 200ml bottle of this so i could do a side by side tasting when i got home. Its almost between Laga 16 & ardbeg 10. rounder than ardbeg but sharper than the Laga. Great maltiness to it.

-Bruichladdich Island Barley
Wasnt sure about this at first at all but now its a firm fav. wish i bought a few bottles of this as cant get it in ireland yet. Very floral, initially reminded me of Greenspot Leoville, lots of lemon, grass and light fruit, but very malty on top of that.

-Writers tears read head
Unopened yet, anything that has a lot of sherry is my thing so looking forward to it.

Quackster

Was in Wales for the weekend and picked up a bottle of Highland Park 12YO in Morrisons for just £25.

And on the J Swift ferry back, I bagged a bottle of Connemara on special for a mere €20.89 so that should be the festive season sorted!

picachu

Has anyone tried the Green Spot Chateau Leocille Barton?

fret_wimp2

picachu wrote: »

Has anyone tried the Green Spot Chateau Leocille Barton?

Chateau Leoville Barton Its been mentioned quite a few times on this thread now as being outstanding.

If you've had the regular greenspot, its got all of that pot still depth and body, but with an added floral almost botanical quality which i assume is the wine casks in action.

Its a few steps ahead of regular greenspot for sure and thats saying something.

picachu

Would i be better off adding a few more euro and going for the Yellow Spot?

fret_wimp2

picachu wrote: »

Would i be better off adding a few more euro and going for the Yellow Spot?

Depends what you want. Yellow spot isn't any better than green spot imo, it's a different dram with a different pallette.

It's a bit heavier than greenapot, more robust, a bit spicier, has more wood in the taste and is sweeter with Christmas fruits.

green is lighter with more fresh summer fruits like apple or peach, much less wood.

I could drink a lot more Greenspot in a single sitting than yellowspot, not because one is better, but because yellow is just richer & heavier. but that's just me.

Seth Brundle

Poured out a glass of the O'Briens whiskey last night.
First time I've ever done it but I threw most of it down the sink!

Ended up rinsing out with regular Jameson!

The O'Briens will be set aside for any visitors that I don't like!

picachu

Thanks for your advice

limnam

picachu wrote: »

Would i be better off adding a few more euro and going for the Yellow Spot?

If you can find a bottle of Powers John lane release.

You pretty much get the yellow spot experience at a more reasonable price point.

jh79

limnam wrote: »

If you can find a bottle of Powers John lane release.

You pretty much get the yellow spot experience at a more reasonable price point.

Tesco often have this reduced and you can use competitior vouchers for a further reduction.

limnam

jh79 wrote: »

Tesco often have this reduced and you can use competitior vouchers for a further reduction.

Are you sure it's the John Lane's release?

I've never seen it in Tesco but my local Tesco has a fairly limited whiskey offering in general.

The Three swallows release I've seen in super value.

jh79

limnam wrote: »

Are you sure it's the John Lane's release?

I've never seen it in Tesco but my local Tesco has a fairly limited whiskey offering in general.

The Three swallows release I've seen in super value.

Got it myself , it comes with a map/drawing of the distillery for some reason.

Galway tesco has a nice selection of good whiskey.

3 swallows is on special atm in tesco but i can't remember the price low 30's I think

VulcanRaving

Johnnie Walker Black Label. Anybody else a fan?

fret_wimp2

VulcanRaving wrote: »

Are you sure it's the John Lane's release?

This is what the john lane sig release bottle looks like. Its not a whole lot cheaper than yellow spot though, yellow spot is about 70 quid, John lane is 64 quid (in celtic whiskey shop) . For the sake of 6 quid, just get the yellow spot if thats what you want.

There is a powers "signature release", but I dont think its a substitute for yellow spot. its lovely, but quite different from yellowspot.

VulcanRaving wrote: »

Johnnie Walker Black Label. Anybody else a fan?

Some people love it, i found it very "meh". for the price id rather a bottle of talisker or one of the dozens of other subtly smoky scotches,if you want a subtle smoky malt. I got a bottle on sale in o briens last xmas for 30 quid and even at that, i didint think it worth it. its certainly not worth it at the normal 40 euro price.

VulcanRaving

VulcanRaving wrote: »

Johnnie Walker Black Label. Anybody else a fan?

I personally love it, but its a bit pricey for a blend.

Speaking of Johnnie Walker. What happened to the Red Label? It used to be very drinkable. Had it recently and everyone I had it with agreed it had changed and not in a good way.

VulcanRaving

Deleted User wrote: »

I personally love it, but its a bit pricey for a blend.

Speaking of Johnnie Walker. What happened to the Red Label? It used to be very drinkable. Had it recently and everyone I had it with agreed it had changed and not in a good way.

I picked it up actually seeing as it was reduced, not sure if I would pay €40+ normally.

I haven't had it recently myself, in what way has it changed?

VulcanRaving

VulcanRaving wrote: »

I picked it up actually seeing as it was reduced, not sure if I would pay €40+ normally.

I haven't had it recently myself, in what way has it changed?

Not sure how to describe it. It tastes younger, less smooth and feinty. It tastes cheaper.

L1011

All JW products seem to be moving to younger stocks. JWB still has the age statement but the rest are gone more or less.

L1011

L1011 wrote: »

All JW products seem to be moving to younger stocks. JWB still has the age statement but the rest are gone more or less.

JW Black still has the complex flavours you would expect from an older stock, despite being a blend. Red used to be one of my favourite "everyday" brands, but Ive had one or two glasses of it in 3 years, and won't be rushing back anytime soon.

irlirishkev

For anyone who drinks it, Powers is on special in Tesco at the moment. €20 for 70ml. That's a big saving. Usually around the €29 mark.

I always keep a bottle of Powers on the shelf so picked up a couple of bottles.

Creamy Goodness

just in time for the hot whiskey season too

jenn1984

Crested Ten is my favourite with a few cubes of ice and a splash of sprite zero - it was my Grandfather's drink, though he didn't "ruin" it by adding anything. My local Super Valu has reduced the price of it from €36 to €30.

Seth Brundle

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

just in time for the hot whiskey season too

adrian522

Cracked open this on Saturday evening..excellent stuff. Really impressed.

limnam

fret_wimp2 wrote: »

This is what the john lane sig release bottle looks like. Its not a whole lot cheaper than yellow spot though, yellow spot is about 70 quid, John lane is 64 quid (in celtic whiskey shop) . For the sake of 6 quid, just get the yellow spot if thats what you want.

Yellow Spot is 80e in the CWS.

Sure if you want YS don't buy JLR.

But for 15 less for me you're getting a very similar taste profile of very similar quality for 15e less.

If you're happy to try either Id suggest the JLR.

quadrifoglio verde

kbannon wrote: »

It's a brilliant cure for man flu

maximum12

Is there any issue storing whiskey in a crystal decanter ? e.g. from exposure to light or air.

L1011

maximum12 wrote: »

Is there any issue storing whiskey in a crystal decanter ? e.g. from exposure to light or air.

Lead leaching. Not all crystal is lead crystal, though.

donnacha

Finally opened up this rye which I'd bought via flaviar during the summer

maximum12

L1011 wrote: »

Lead leaching. Not all crystal is lead crystal, though.

Oh dear. It's Waterford from about ten years ago if that makes any difference

EagererBeaver

donnacha wrote: »

Finally opened up this rye which I'd bought via flaviar during the summer

Bought a bottle of High West a couple of years ago and still haven't finished it. Sickly sweet for my taste.

Town Branch is a lovely bourbon.

donnacha

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Bought a bottle of High West a couple of years ago and still haven't finished it. Sickly sweet for my taste.

Town Branch is a lovely bourbon.

Was it the high west bourbon you bought? Really like ryes myself and wish I had access to more.

beardybrewer

Here was the only scrap of good news I've come across all bloody morning:

http://connachttribune.ie/specialist-city-whiskey-shop-is-given-the-go-ahead-089/


Great, as I think we all need a stiff drink tonight.