What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

brinty · 20-08-2020 07:22PM

Leinster90 wrote: »

On the topic of buying whiskey across the border, where do you recommend to go for the best deals?

Are discounts usually advertised on the various supermarkets? Are offers available in Northern Ireland usually available on the supermarket's UK website?

For example, if I look at the prices on the Tesco UK website, do these reflect what is available in Newry? Or will the Newry outlet have specific offers that other outlets, for example in London, do not have? Is it possible for example, to phone Sainsbury's in Newry and ask what offers are available that might not be available in other Sainsbury's stores?

Any tips are much appreciated.

You.re best to just go in and check, there's no science to it

odyssey06 · 20-08-2020 07:26PM

Leinster90 wrote: »

On the topic of buying whiskey across the border, where do you recommend to go for the best deals?
Are discounts usually advertised on the various supermarkets? Are offers available in Northern Ireland usually available on the supermarket's UK website?
For example, if I look at the prices on the Tesco UK website, do these reflect what is available in Newry? Or will the Newry outlet have specific offers that other outlets, for example in London, do not have? Is it possible for example, to phone Sainsbury's in Newry and ask what offers are available that might not be available in other Sainsbury's stores?
Any tips are much appreciated.

For Sainsburys you can register and use a random Newry postcode. Pretend to start an online shop and then I assume you should see NI products.

EagererBeaver · 20-08-2020 10:55PM

Depends what you're looking for. If you're in Belfast and want to look into some rarer stuff, the Vineyard on the Ormeau Road is a great spot.

Leinster90 · 20-08-2020 11:50PM

Thanks for the responses.

I have good reason to cross the border anyway other than because I think it would be a bit of fun and because I’d save a few bob.I could pick up at least 5 bottles to make it worth it money-wise, which is why I’d like to know what is available beforehand.

The tip about creating a fake account for local delivery in order to see the prices is useful. I’ve seen some intriguing prices for good Irish whiskeys posted here, so hopefully there will be some nice ones available next week when I head up.

actuar90 · 20-08-2020 11:57PM

Just tried the Whistler PX I love you, it really showcases the PX Cask impact and I must say I'm very impressed with this and their other releases, I've recently tried their 12 year old and their stout cask finish and can confirm both are excellent.

I was particularly a fan of their 12 year old. It's now sold out unfortunately but if anyone can recommend a similar whiskey that would be much appreciated

NIMAN · 21-08-2020 03:09AM

Leinster90 wrote: »

Thanks for the responses.

I have good reason to cross the border anyway other than because I think it would be a bit of fun and because I’d save a few bob.I could pick up at least 5 bottles to make it worth it money-wise, which is why I’d like to know what is available beforehand.

The tip about creating a fake account for local delivery in order to see the prices is useful. I’ve seen some intriguing prices for good Irish whiskeys posted here, so hopefully there will be some nice ones available next week when I head up.

If you just search or Whiskey prices in the likes of Tesco or Sainsburys online, the prices you see there will be the prices in each store. Always deals on these 2 retailers.

odyssey06 · 21-08-2020 08:22AM

actuar90 wrote: »

Just tried the Whistler PX I love you, it really showcases the PX Cask impact and I must say I'm very impressed with this and their other releases, I've recently tried their 12 year old and their stout cask finish and can confirm both are excellent. I was particularly a fan of their 12 year old. It's now sold out unfortunately but if anyone can recommend a similar whiskey that would be much appreciated

Have you tried their Calvados cask finish?
I really liked it, but then I like Calvados.
But I should declare I wasn't a fan of the stout cask finish so maybe we have different tastes.
https://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/The-Whistler-Calvados-Cask-Finish?search=calvados

irish_goat · 21-08-2020 08:41AM

odyssey06 wrote: »

Have you tried their Calvados cask finish?
I really liked it, but then I like Calvados.
But I should declare I wasn't a fan of the stout cask finish so maybe we have different tastes.
https://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/The-Whistler-Calvados-Cask-Finish?search=calvados

I liked it but preferred the stout cask. The stout cask is very unusual though, has a real dry, chocolate cake flavour. Can understand why it might not be everyone's cup of tea.

Starlord_01 · 21-08-2020 08:50AM

odyssey06 wrote: »

For Sainsburys you can register and use a random Newry postcode. Pretend to start an online shop and then I assume you should see NI products.

Redbreast 12 is £40.00 in Sainsburys. Up around Newry in a few weeks so hopefully it stays at this price!

cloudatlas · 21-08-2020 11:20AM

conor678 wrote: »

Am going to the north for a few days and doing one of the bus tours. As part of it you get to visit the Bushmills distillery, just a short visit and not the full tour unfortunately.

Only really sampled the basic Bushmills original, which is very nice drink,l. I was thinking of buying a black bush Bushmills in the gift shop as I have heard it is nice and good value. I am wondering do people have any recommendations from the place? Don't want to spend above 70 quid ideally

I didn't know they were open. Black Bush is in the supermarkets in the north for about 25 pounds or perhaps lower so it may be cheaper than the distillery.

Dtp1979 · 22-08-2020 11:48PM

Just opened Red Breast 21 year old. Smooth is an understatement.

L1011 · 23-08-2020 01:41PM

cloudatlas wrote: »

I didn't know they were open. Black Bush is in the supermarkets in the north for about 25 pounds or perhaps lower so it may be cheaper than the distillery.

Should be less than £25; its €25/26 when on special offer (frequently) in ROI as it is.

BeerNut · 23-08-2020 02:56PM

L1011 wrote: »

Should be less than £25; its €25/26 when on special offer (frequently) in ROI as it is.

That pricing is unique to the Republic, I think. I've certainly never seen anything like an equivalent up north or abroad.

Similarly, Connemara can regularly be got for around the £20/€25 mark elsewhere but I've never seen that pricing here.

L1011 · 23-08-2020 04:21PM

There's certainly a deliberate under pricing of certain Irish products in Ireland but I could easily be wrong in assuming it extended across the border. Bush 10 is my supermarket buy outside Ireland usually, as it is almost always cheaper than here and often barely dearer than Black Bush

Kilbeggan and Tullamore Dew are also often cheaper here than in some of the usually cheap places internationally

Ginger83 · 23-08-2020 05:14PM

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Just opened Red Breast 21 year old. Smooth is an understatement.

I was blown away, where did you get it?

Dtp1979 · 23-08-2020 05:19PM

Ginger83 wrote: »

I was blown away, where did you get it?

Got it on amazon

beardybrewer · 23-08-2020 05:35PM

BeerNut wrote: »

Connemara can regularly be got for around the £20/€25 mark elsewhere but I've never seen that pricing here.

It was! I remember picking it up at Dunnes for that price when it new to market. I also got good deals on it from O'Briens a few times. After a year it was like they made the conscious decision to put it up-market and it was in the €35 then €38 price points. At that price, I'd just go for Laphroaig instead.

Funny enough I haven't seen Bushmills Black on special in Dunnes for a long time. Maybe its still on special regular enough in Tesco? Dunnes was doing a special on Powers for ages but that's disappeared recently. Not much on offer these days except the ubiquitous Bushmills White label.

Frank Grimes · 23-08-2020 07:36PM

beardybrewer wrote: »

Funny enough I haven't seen Bushmills Black on special in Dunnes for a long time. Maybe its still on special regular enough in Tesco? Dunnes was doing a special on Powers for ages but that's disappeared recently. Not much on offer these days except the ubiquitous Bushmills White label.

I was in Dunnes earlier and they're doing the 700ml Powers for €24.50 again, didn't notice the price of Bushmills Black.

BeerNut · 23-08-2020 09:13PM

beardybrewer wrote: »

Maybe its still on special regular enough in Tesco?

Yup, currently €26 for the second time this summer.

limnam · 23-08-2020 09:25PM

Ginger83 wrote: »

I was blown away, where did you get it?

It's handy enough to pick up if you're looking for a bottle

ctlsleh · 24-08-2020 01:03PM

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Just opened Red Breast 21 year old. Smooth is an understatement.

I have one, waiting for a special moment to crack it open, something to look forwartd to......

dvdman1 · 24-08-2020 01:06PM

Pierrette wrote: »

Contemplating my next purchase. Both Connemara and Bushmills 10 are on sale in supervalu (35e and 42e respectively) I also have a 6e off voucher that I acquired unbeknownst to the other half to further reduce my costs. What would people recommend (unfortunately buying both isn't a valid option)

Had the Bushmills 10 last Nov/Dec ..i remember it being very smooth and really easy to drink..depends on where your pallet is? Id go with the Connemara as its much more complex and depth in it..the bushmills lacks the same earthiness.

Quackster · 24-08-2020 01:10PM

dvdman1 wrote: »

Had the Bushmills 10 last Nov/Dec ..i remember it being very smooth and really easy to drink..depends on where your pallet is? Id go with the Connemara as its much more complex and depth in it..the bushmills lacks the same earthiness.

Bushmills 10 has been €30 in Tesco in the run up to Christmas the past few years, and hopefully will be again this year, so that would be the most opportune time to pick up a bottle.

odyssey06 · 25-08-2020 07:47PM

Signed up for tasting of Loch Lomond distillery with L Mulligans. Dunno much about the distillery but have enjoyed previous Scotch ones.

Places available.

http://www.lmulliganwhiskeyshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=llwt#.X0VMRJ0uXXk.twitter

Dtp1979 · 25-08-2020 07:53PM

ctlsleh wrote: »

I have one, waiting for a special moment to crack it open, something to look forwartd to......

The reopening of schools. Or to celebrate a day ending in Y.

newbie runner · 25-08-2020 09:04PM

Just finished a Benromach Speyside single malt 2008 peat smoke. 46% vol.

so its back to the Glenlivet Master Distiller's reserve for tonight.Can't bate the auld 1ltr bottles sometimes.

newbie runner · 25-08-2020 09:10PM

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Just opened Red Breast 21 year old. Smooth is an understatement.

Do you mind me asking how long is the bottle likely to last?
Was it worth the money?

Cazale · 25-08-2020 09:20PM

Away on holidays and got chatting to a very friendly barman who gave me a couple of free whiskeys. Got a glass of the Midleton Academy and an all sherry single cask Redbreast for free off him. Bought a 27 year old Redbreast to top it off then.

Cazale · 25-08-2020 09:38PM

Cazale wrote: »

Got a glass of the Midleton Academy.

Delighted to try this one as it's only available to those who complete the Irish Distillers Academy course in Midleton.

https://www.lmulliganwhiskeyshop.com/Midleton-Academy-Bottle-p/midleton-academy.htm

killbillvol2 · 25-08-2020 10:10PM

Cazale wrote: »

Away on holidays and got chatting to a very friendly barman who gave me a couple of free whiskeys. Got a glass of the Midleton Academy and an all sherry single cask Redbreast for free off him. Bought a 27 year old Redbreast to top it off then.

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