What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

L1011 · 13-09-2020 04:20PM

killbillvol2 wrote: »

Grounds for a break up surely?

Well, it was a delicious hot whiskey.

Cazale · 13-09-2020 09:28PM

Cazale wrote: »

After all the talk of Knappogue Castle recently here I thought I'd give their core range a go. Have a very special one lined up for tomorrow night

Another one ticked off the bucket list tonight.

Knappogue Castle 1950

Distilled in 1950. This is bottle number 39 from cask number #4. This liquid was produced at Daly's Distillery in Tullamore, which was founded in 1829 and closed in 1954.

illdoit2morrow · 13-09-2020 09:54PM

Haven't tried it yet so can't comment on it.

Black Sheep · 14-09-2020 10:46AM

Over the weekend I was in a restaurant and had a post-dinner whisky ... Curragh single malt Atlantic kombu seaweek cask...

I gather they take virgin oak, and there is a process whereby kombu kelp is burned to char the inside. I can't be bothered to dig up any more research on this process but, for what it's worth, this is one of the most bonkers Irish whisky offerings I've had in many a year. Perhaps the most maverick since Teeling Hybrid?

Honestly I expected something with a profile akin to Sliabh Liag's An Dulaman, but perhaps with the seaweed note even more muted.

The server mentioned that this whisky had a massive umami to it. Pffff, I thought, I'll believe it when I try it. However, she was 100% correct. Moreso to the fore than anything else in fact, the mouthfeel was very chewy and buttery. I presume it's related to the kombu burning process.

I would struggle to say this is a great whisky, but it's a very unusual one. Murky, buttery and not like anything else I've had. Perhaps ever. Not sure that's actually a good thing, but I would certainly try it again to see what I thought a second time.

Starlord_01 · 14-09-2020 11:34AM

Spent the weekend up North, took advantage of the Redbreast being priced at only £5.50 in the hotel bar

Cazale · 14-09-2020 02:11PM

Black Sheep wrote:

The server mentioned that this whisky had a massive umami to it. Pffff, I thought, I'll believe it when I try it. However, she was 100% correct. Moreso to the fore than anything else in fact, the mouthfeel was very chewy and buttery. I presume it's related to the kombu burning process.

One of the notes at the tasting I was at was roast chicken skin. I liked it for it's uniqueness but I'm not sure I'd buy a bottle.

rob316 · 14-09-2020 02:13PM

Dont be at yourself wrote: »

It’s always a moment of real anxiety when I’m in the mood for a hot whiskey and don’t want to use the good stuff.

Thankfully was gifted some Proper 12 a while ago so I’ve been able to use that guilt-free!

About all its good for.

Black Sheep · 14-09-2020 02:47PM

Cazale wrote: »

One of the notes at the tasting I was at was roast chicken skin. I liked it for it's uniqueness but I'm not sure I'd buy a bottle.

Makes sense. I think savoury is the word I would use for this whisky, wouldn't come to me before.

I agree I wouldn't buy a bottle for myself, but I'm going to get a bottle for a friend... A lover of all things weird.

Starlord_01 · 14-09-2020 03:53PM

Starlord_01 wrote: »

Just seen it's exclusive to Midleton, Bow Street & Terminal 2 in the airport.

According to Twitter it'll be available on the Jameson online store in the coming weeks, €45.

[Update] A friend was in Midleton on Saturday, they were sold out when he was there but they said it will be online this week.

killbillvol2 · 14-09-2020 07:05PM

L Mulligan Highland Park Tasting

Highland Park Tasting Friday 2nd October 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.

If you know us well enough at L Mulligan Whiskey Shop then you know we love a drop or two of Highland Park, so we are delighted to bring this to our virtual tastings. We will be joined by global brand ambassador Martin Markvardsen who will guide us through 8 whiskies (it could have been more we had to narrow it down!). We think Martin enjoys Highland Park just as much as we do, after all how many whiskey ambassadors do you know that have a tattoo of the brand on their chest!

It will be fabulous insight into this magical Orkney whisky and its viking routes and there will be prizes for the best dressed Viking on the night!

We will taste the following whiskies. 10, 12, 15 and 18 year old. 10 year old ambassadors choice, 16 year old Twisted Tattoo, Dark Origins and Triskelion.

Tickets are limited and on sale at 7 p.m. via the link below.

https://www.lmulliganwhiskeyshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=hpte

BonnieSituation · 14-09-2020 07:12PM

That's great value

Colking · 15-09-2020 09:43AM

RasTa wrote: »

Feck that, treat yourself to a cask!

https://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/Whiskey-Casks

Bargain...

Have any of you tried this ? It looks very interesting.

Cazale · 15-09-2020 09:48AM

killbillvol2 wrote:

We will taste the following whiskies. 10, 12, 15 and 18 year old. 10 year old ambassadors choice, 16 year old Twisted Tattoo, Dark Origins and Triskelion.

Be rude not to get this one!

Cazale · 15-09-2020 10:26AM

Our 3rd virtual tasting is the iconic Midleton Very Rare! This tasting is €50 & includes samples of the 2015, 2016, 2018 & 2019 releases inc delivery! The zoom tasting will be on Thurs 1st Oct at 8pm with Rowan Lacey Brand Ambassador at Irish Distillers.

https://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/Midleton-Very-Rare-Tasting-Pack

What's in the pack? 4 x 30ml samples of Midleton Very Rare 2015, 2016, 2018 & 2019. In recent years the value of the of the older Midleton Very Rare expressions has soared so we’re giving our customers the chance to look back and try several of the popular expressions to see how the whiskey has evolved and changed over the years.

Zoom tasting will take place on Thursday October 1st at 8pm with Rowan Lacey, Brand Ambassador at Irish Distillers, and co hosted by our whiskey specialists Luke and Alan from the Celtic Whiskey Bar.

Rowan has been passionate about Irish whiskey and other spirits for several years, and began communicating this to others through a whiskey blog set up in 2016. Since 2018, he has been working as a Brand Ambassador with Irish Distillers, providing education and training on the range of whiskeys produced in Midleton distillery.

Cazale · 15-09-2020 11:02AM

Kurayoshi Japanese Whisky Tasting Pack Inc. Delivery

What's in the pack? 5 x 30ml samples of Kurayoshi Sherry Cask Pure Malt, Kurayoshi 8, 12 and 18 Year-Olds as well as Matsui Mizunara Cask. The Kurayoshi Distillery is located a the foothills of Mt Daisen in Japan, only the finest quality soft water is used in the distillation of their whiskies. For them barrel ageing is just as important as the distillation process, they use a carefully selected range of Mizunara (Japanese Oak) and Sakura (Cherry wood)barrels but they are alos experimenting with wine and sherry casks also.

Zoom tasting will take place on Thursday October 8th at 8pm with BBC Spirits & Kurayoshi EU Brand Director Romain Papillon and co hosted by our whiskey specialists Luke and Alan from the Celtic Whiskey Bar.

https://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/Kurayoshi-Japanese-Whisky-Tasting-Pack

killbillvol2 · 15-09-2020 12:13PM

I signed up for the Japanese one. Looks interesting and is very well priced. Also CWS deliveries arrive way ahead of the tasting so no drama.

I like Midleton but not sure there's that much difference between the years so I'll spend the €50 elsewhere.

Cazale · 15-09-2020 02:46PM

Doing a free talkdram tasting with Silkie Whiskey this Thursday. They sent 7*50ml samples!

mik_da_man · 15-09-2020 04:51PM

Cazale wrote: »

Doing a free talkdram tasting with Silkie Whiskey this Thursday. They sent 7*50ml samples!

Feck!
I intentionally didn't enter that one as I have their releases already, nice selection and sizes to be fair.
Will pop along on the twitter to see how it goes and join in where I can.

Felexicon · 15-09-2020 07:13PM

Cazale wrote: »

Doing a free talkdram tasting with Silkie Whiskey this Thursday. They sent 7*50ml samples!

They're the best tastings going by a mile. Distillerys promoting their brand to its demographic.
The CWS and LMW ones are more a case of shops trying to recoup losses incurred over the last few months and have a bit of a "how much can we get off people for this" feel to them. Nothing against them. Have done a couple and really enjoyed them

Cazale · 15-09-2020 10:47PM

Ratheadon Edition 1.2 on sale now.

https://jamesfox.ie/waterford-single-farm-origin-ratheadon-edition-1-2.html

Effects · 15-09-2020 11:48PM

Cazale wrote: »

Ratheadon Edition 1.2 on sale now.

How's it work with the 1.2? Is it the following year's harvest, or just another run?

Cazale · 15-09-2020 11:52PM

Black Sheep wrote:

I agree I wouldn't buy a bottle for myself, but I'm going to get a bottle for a friend... A lover of all things weird.

You should track some of this down for him...

Possibly the most bizarre whisky ever offered for sale, Fishky was a single cask Bruichladdich finished in a Sherry cask that then underwent a secondary period of finishing at the hands of its German owners. For reasons known only to themselves, they chose an ex-herring cask for this purpose.

Mark Gillespie ofÂ described Fishky â€“ bottled in 2007 at 50.2% abv â€“ as â€˜by far the worst whisky Iâ€™ve ever tastedâ€¦ The nose hides the secrets of this whisky well, with notes of malt, brine, and heather.
â€˜The taste reveals all, though, with sour butyric baby vomit, brine and stomach acid. The finish is salty, greasy, and nasty, with no redeeming qualities.â€™

Starlord_01 · 16-09-2020 08:52AM

Cazale wrote: »

Ratheadon Edition 1.2 on sale now.

https://jamesfox.ie/waterford-single-farm-origin-ratheadon-edition-1-2.html

€70 here: https://www.ardkeen.com/shop/drinks/waterford-irish-single-malt-whisky-ratheadon-1.2-700ml

Cheaper shipping too

BonnieSituation · 16-09-2020 11:32AM

Cazale wrote: »

Kurayoshi Japanese Whisky Tasting Pack Inc. Delivery

What's in the pack? 5 x 30ml samples of Kurayoshi Sherry Cask Pure Malt, Kurayoshi 8, 12 and 18 Year-Olds as well as Matsui Mizunara Cask. The Kurayoshi Distillery is located a the foothills of Mt Daisen in Japan, only the finest quality soft water is used in the distillation of their whiskies. For them barrel ageing is just as important as the distillation process, they use a carefully selected range of Mizunara (Japanese Oak) and Sakura (Cherry wood)barrels but they are alos experimenting with wine and sherry casks also.

Zoom tasting will take place on Thursday October 8th at 8pm with BBC Spirits & Kurayoshi EU Brand Director Romain Papillon and co hosted by our whiskey specialists Luke and Alan from the Celtic Whiskey Bar.

https://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/Kurayoshi-Japanese-Whisky-Tasting-Pack

killbillvol2 wrote: »

I signed up for the Japanese one. Looks interesting and is very well priced. Also CWS deliveries arrive way ahead of the tasting so no drama.

I like Midleton but not sure there's that much difference between the years so I'll spend the €50 elsewhere.

I hummed and hawed about the Midleton vs the Kurayoshi. The Japanese won out. One of my RWC trip regrets was not getting time to get to any of the whiskey distilleries. This will somewhat make up for it.

BonnieSituation · 16-09-2020 11:35AM

Cazale wrote: »

Ratheadon Edition 1.2 on sale now.

https://jamesfox.ie/waterford-single-farm-origin-ratheadon-edition-1-2.html

Fox's have free delivery nationwide for orders over €75.00. The Ratheadon is €74.95.

Starlord_01 wrote: »

€70 here: https://www.ardkeen.com/shop/drinks/waterford-irish-single-malt-whisky-ratheadon-1.2-700ml

Cheaper shipping too

Bought mine for €75.00 in DrinkStore. Then again, it's the local joint for me.

Effects wrote: »

How's it work with the 1.2? Is it the following year's harvest, or just another run?

Another run. Which I am very eager for, as my 1.1 lasted no length.

Effects · 16-09-2020 12:56PM

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Another run. Which I am very eager for, as my 1.1 lasted no length.

I'm about half way through my 1.1. Have you got the 1.2 to compare yet?

BonnieSituation · 16-09-2020 03:04PM

Effects wrote: »

I'm about half way through my 1.1. Have you got the 1.2 to compare yet?

No. Still waiting on the notification to collect. Not sure if it's going to be open this side of Christmas mind.

What did you think of the 1.1?

Effects · 16-09-2020 10:21PM

I really loved it, which is why I'm interested in the 1.2.
I picked it up in DrinkStore as well. I just spotted it on the counter while they were searching for a new stout I was after. I'd been meaning to pick up a bottle, and heard good things.
I might drop in to them tomorrow and see about getting the 1.2.

BonnieSituation · 16-09-2020 10:25PM

Effects wrote: »

I really loved it, which is why I'm interested in the 1.2.
I picked it up in DrinkStore as well. I just spotted it on the counter while they were searching for a new stout I was after. I'd been meaning to pick up a bottle, and heard good things.
I might drop in to them tomorrow and see about getting the 1.2.

Gas. That's how i managed to pick up my 1.1. Was collecting a beer order and saw the Ratheadon on a shelf. As I say, it lasted no length.

Ordered my 1.2 there today. Collecting tomorrow.

NIMAN · 17-09-2020 12:58AM

£17 in Sainsburys NI for Jameson Caskmates Stout

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/jameson-malfy-absolut-havana-club/jameson-caskmates-whiskey-70cl

What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

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