What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

Whiskey Eire · 06-04-2019 11:00AM

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?

I think there will be a lot of generic Irish whiskey (lots of cooley stock floating around) but as usual with these things cream rises to the top eventually. I'd love to see some of the new smaller distilleries just perfect one style and stick to it to begin with. Seems to be a lot of branding first and worry about the distillate later at the minute.

Powers Johns Lane is a beautiful whiskey, it took years i'd imagine to get it to the standard it is and trial/error. I think for a lot of new distilleries it will be a few years before we see their true identity come out. It's exciting watching the evolution of places over the years.

picachu · 08-04-2019 01:27PM

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)

Cazale · 09-04-2019 09:04PM

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 · 09-04-2019 09:24PM

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.

How much were they charging for the powers? I know a bottle of it will set you back 275 to buy.

Cazale · 09-04-2019 09:27PM

Whiskey Eire wrote:

How much were they charging for the powers? I know a bottle of it will set you back 275 to buy.

It was 18 euro which I thought was reasonable enough considering the price of the bottle.

Bassfish · 09-04-2019 09:31PM

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!!

VW 1 · 09-04-2019 09:44PM

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!!

Writers tears, should get it at that price.

odyssey06 · 09-04-2019 09:47PM

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!!

Roe and Co 35e in Tesco at the mo.
You should be able to pickup Jameson Crested or Bushmills Black Bush for less than that.

Whiskey Eire · 09-04-2019 09:48PM

Cazale wrote: »

It was 18 euro which I thought was reasonable enough considering the price of the bottle.

Yeah for sure. I heard the cask itself to buy was around 30000 so not surprised the bottles are so expensive. Glad you enjoyed it, i'll be trying it myself when in Kk next time around.

Dylans is a nice pub for a drop.

Cazale · 09-04-2019 09:49PM

Bassfish wrote:

What would people recommend buying on a budget of about â‚¬35? I'm a fan of caskmates and black barrel. Open to suggestions beyond that. Fancy trying something new but money is tight!!

Jameson Crested or Teelings small batch.

Whiskey Eire · 09-04-2019 09:57PM

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!!

Crested Ten. Good bit of pot still in it if you are into that.

Erik Shun · 09-04-2019 11:11PM

Off to Edinburgh next week, any suggestions besides the scotch whisky experience?

Hogzy · 10-04-2019 10:22AM

Erik Shun wrote: »

Off to Edinburgh next week, any suggestions besides the scotch whisky experience?

If you like chicken wings go to a place called "wings" between high st and cowgate, its also just around the corner from the Brewdog Bar.

intellectual dosser · 10-04-2019 11:13AM

Erik Shun wrote: »

Off to Edinburgh next week, any suggestions besides the scotch whisky experience?

Others on the forum may have some hidden gems, but I simply enjoyed walking the Royal Mile stopping by each whisky shop on the way, some breathtaking selections.

irish_goat · 10-04-2019 12:46PM

Erik Shun wrote: »

Off to Edinburgh next week, any suggestions besides the scotch whisky experience?

Not whisky related but if you are interested in rum at all the Blue Blazer has a big selection (70+, if I recall correctly).

pleasant Co. · 10-04-2019 02:21PM

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!!

Irishman Founders Reserve is about that price.

vasch_ro · 11-04-2019 10:02AM

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 ?

beardybrewer · 11-04-2019 06:58PM

Erik Shun wrote: »

Off to Edinburgh next week, any suggestions besides the scotch whisky experience?

Go across the street and check out Camera Obscura. However you might wish to consider in which order you visit.

Erik Shun · 11-04-2019 07:01PM

beardybrewer wrote: »

Go across the street and check out Camera Obscura. However you might wish to consider in which order you visit.

Haha, yes indeed, that is on the list..I believe it's quite like the atomium in Brussels... might be better to see before a few drams right enough

facehugger99 · 11-04-2019 09:06PM

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?

odyssey06 · 11-04-2019 09:26PM

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?

Alas not really and no. You defo cant buy Dublin for way back only outbound. Check out Monkey Shoulder in NY.

Mellor · 12-04-2019 12:04AM

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 ?

There's definitely good japanese whiskey in the 60-70 range. But I'm not sure if it actually cheaper in japan at this point. Japan is expensive generally, and the whiskey crisis has caused a lot of prices to sky rocket there.
Certainly shopping centre, airport prices will be expensive. But maybe he'd pick up something a Celtic Nippon Whiskey shop type place.

Nikka from the Barrel is €32 in Dublin Airport. Great drop for that price. (Only 50cl mind).
Nikka Coffey Malt or Coffey Grain are €55. Another great whiskey, and discontinued so will become rare for the next few years.

USe those prices as a guide for what's availible over there

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?

No Duty free in Dublin arrivals anymore.

Seth Brundle · 12-04-2019 08:50AM

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)

I tried this before but each time I drank some, I found that whilst it was better than the IPA version, I didn't really like it.

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!!

For me, Black Barrell or else Crested 10

odyssey06 wrote: »

Alas not really and no. You defo cant buy Dublin for way back only outbound. Check out Monkey Shoulder in NY.

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.

sceach16 · 12-04-2019 09:07AM

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.[/QUOTE]

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.

Hogzy · 12-04-2019 10:06AM

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.

I think you need an EU boarding pass aswell in order to avail of that.

Bassfish · 12-04-2019 10:53AM

Seth Brundle wrote: »

For me, Black Barrell or else Crested 10

If I could find Black Barrel for under €35 outside of a duty free I'd buy a year's supply

facehugger99 · 12-04-2019 12:15PM

Bassfish wrote: »
If I could find Black Barrel for under €35 outside of a duty free I'd buy a year's supply

Well, Centra currently have it for €38

https://centra.ie/offers?category_id=512

EagererBeaver · 12-04-2019 12:18PM

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?

She'll have a large check in bag as flying transatlantic. Buy it on way out duty free, stick in the hold on way back.

Seth Brundle · 12-04-2019 12:27PM

facehugger99 wrote: »

Well, Centra currently have it for €38

https://centra.ie/offers?category_id=512

...as do SuperValu (same parent company)
https://shop.supervalu.ie/shopping/wine-beer-spirits-irish-whiskey-jameson-black-barrel-70-centiliter-/p-1263569000

Quackster · 12-04-2019 02:39PM

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.

Even more specificity, it only applies to flights within the EU VAT area (so you can't do this when flying to the Canaries).

General rule of thumb, if you're charged the duty-free price on the way out, you have to take it with you.

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