Chong wrote: » Picked up some Powers Johns Lane Release last night its a beautiful dram, really like it is such a nice spicy whiskey. I first had it back in October of last year, at the time I wasn't a fan, but my taste buds have since changed have drank a lot of whiskey since then and having attended Whiskey Live ( this gave me a chance to try some stuff I never had before). On the Irish whiskey market over the coming years would any one fear the market maybe become saturated with sub standard whiskey? The flipside obviously is a rising tide raises all ships but I find unlike Scotland we dont really have designated styles, Highland, Speyside, Islay, Lowlands. Alot of Irish whiskey can tend to be similar and if everyone is doing very similar whiskey surely there is no diversity. When I say similar, alot of Irish whiskey will rely on it's type of casks used at the start or finished in. Any thoughts?
Cazale wrote: » Visited the Dylan Whiskey Bar last night in Kilkenny. Had some very nice whiskeys including - Powers 15 year old Kilkenny whiskey Guild Red Breast 12 Cask strength Red spot Bowmore 15 Nikka All Malt Writers tears cask strength The powers was my favourite of the lot. Only 192 bottles produced. Still prefer the green spot over the red especially when it's only half the price.
Whiskey Eire wrote: How much were they charging for the powers? I know a bottle of it will set you back 275 to buy.
Bassfish wrote: » What would people recommend buying on a budget of about €35? I'm a fan of caskmates and black barrel. Open to suggestions beyond that. Fancy trying something new but money is tight!!
Cazale wrote: » It was 18 euro which I thought was reasonable enough considering the price of the bottle.
Bassfish wrote: What would people recommend buying on a budget of about €35? I'm a fan of caskmates and black barrel. Open to suggestions beyond that. Fancy trying something new but money is tight!!
Erik Shun wrote: » Off to Edinburgh next week, any suggestions besides the scotch whisky experience?
beardybrewer wrote: » Go across the street and check out Camera Obscura. However you might wish to consider in which order you visit.
facehugger99 wrote: » Wife is heading to NY next week, does anyone know if JFK duty free has a decent selection and if they’re good value? Or can you buy in Dublin on the way back in?
vasch_ro wrote: » Mate of mine is heading to Japan soon, going to get him to pick up a bottle of Whiskey for me , is there anything I can ask him to get at a reasonable price around 60 -70 mark or do I need to over the ton ?
picachu wrote: » opened a bottle of Caskmates Stout edition I bought last year. Either my tastes are changing or the quality isn't the same as it used to be. Its very similar to the regular Jameson. I don't think it has the smoothness it once had I wouldn't be buying anymore (have two litres at home to get through)
odyssey06 wrote: » Alas not really and no. You defo cant buy Dublin for way back only outbound. Check out Monkey Shoulder in NY.
sceach16 wrote: » You can buy when heading out and collect from the small shop at arrivals on your return - I did this a few months ago when getting Red Spot. AFAIK this only applies to EU flights (they are not duty free prices). They do not sell at duty free prices if the bottles are staying in Ireland.
Seth Brundle wrote: » For me, Black Barrell or else Crested 10
Bassfish wrote: » If I could find Black Barrel for under €35 outside of a duty free I'd buy a year's supply
facehugger99 wrote: » Well, Centra currently have it for €38https://centra.ie/offers?category_id=512
You can buy when heading out and collect from the small shop at arrivals on your return - I did this a few months ago when getting Red Spot.
