What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

Choc Chip · 17-09-2020 10:21AM

Felexicon wrote: »

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

The Talk Dram tastings charge brands to take part and handpick people to participate based on their twitter profile. They are an attempt by a couple of people to monetise a hashtag.

LMW and CWS ask brands to provide the spirit and anyone can pay their money and get a place.

Swings and roundabouts, but I'd rather pay my money to know i'm getting a place than rely on my twitter popularity (i'm not popular on twitter :pac: ).

irish_goat · 17-09-2020 10:45AM

Choc Chip wrote: »

The Talk Dram tastings charge brands to take part and handpick people to participate based on their twitter profile. They are an attempt by a couple of people to monetise a hashtag.

Didn't realise they charge for it. I've done one of them and enjoyed it. Feel like they don't really spread it out amongst applicants though, same heads seem to always get chosen.

Ivefoundgod · 17-09-2020 01:27PM

Anyone know when the O' Briens Whiskey sale ends? Have a couple of bottles on the wishlist still after the Knappogue but its been an expensive month between changing jobs and PS5 pre-orders. I'm hoping its until the end of September as payday is next Friday.

BonnieSituation · 17-09-2020 03:41PM

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Anyone know when the O' Briens Whiskey sale ends? Have a couple of bottles on the wishlist still after the Knappogue but its been an expensive month between changing jobs and PS5 pre-orders. I'm hoping its until the end of September as payday is next Friday.

When I was in the Lucan store last week I asked and it seems to be finishing on Sunday 27th IIRC.

Cazale · 17-09-2020 03:56PM

BonnieSituation wrote:

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.

I went with the Midleton one in the end. I have a bottle of 2017 so I'll get to try the last five years of them. Will be interesting to see if there is a difference. I have some Midleton Barry Crockett and have a sample of Midleton Dair Ghaelach Grinsell's Wood on the way so I'll throw them in the mix too.

Effects · 17-09-2020 06:22PM

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Ordered my 1.2 there today. Collecting tomorrow.

Did they say how much they have? I haven't had time to get to them and I'm heading away for a few weeks.

Can you order from them and they hold in store? It doesn't seem to give the option online.

BonnieSituation · 17-09-2020 06:41PM

Effects wrote: »

Did they say how much they have? I haven't had time to get to them and I'm heading away for a few weeks.

Can you order from them and they hold in store? It doesn't seem to give the option online.

I only went and grabbed mine.

Everything is for collection at the minute so they will hold it.

Just order it and stick it in the notes column about holding it. You know how amenable they are in there. Can't see it being an issue.

Felexicon · 17-09-2020 07:28PM

Choc Chip wrote: »

The Talk Dram tastings charge brands to take part and handpick people to participate based on their twitter profile. They are an attempt by a couple of people to monetise a hashtag.

LMW and CWS ask brands to provide the spirit and anyone can pay their money and get a place.

Swings and roundabouts, but I'd rather pay my money to know i'm getting a place than rely on my twitter popularity (i'm not popular on twitter :pac: ).

Nor me and I've never been successful to the point that I've stopped bothering to apply.

There are definitely a few who are guaranteed a spot in each event.

If I sound a bit bitter it's because I am.

Effects · 17-09-2020 09:15PM

Picked up a bottle of Method and Madness Single Grain this eve. Great price.
Heading through the airport tomorrow and will pick up a bottle of Balvenie 12 Year Old Triple Cask as it's at a good price, and collect it when I return.

killbillvol2 · 17-09-2020 09:37PM

Bunnahabhain Tasting tonight had 4 excellent whiskys. I'd only tried the 12 before. The 18 stood out. Might treat myself to a bottle.

Ivefoundgod · 17-09-2020 10:00PM

Felexicon wrote: »

Nor me and I've never been successful to the point that I've stopped bothering to apply.

There are definitely a few who are guaranteed a spot in each event.

If I sound a bit bitter it's because I am.

I've applied a few times but no joy. My main issue with it is the air of snobbery off the tweets that clog up my timeline whenever its on. Jealousy doesn't help obviously

but it's still makes me roll me eyes when i see tweets like this; "Virgin grain taste: toasted oak, leather, dark chocolate, coconut, green fruits, almonds, Nutella and horchata." from John with a bio that says "villa fan and whiskey enthusiast". I'm sorry but unless you're an expert on the subject you can get in the sea with that nonsense.

Cazale · 17-09-2020 10:15PM

Ivefoundgod wrote:

I've applied a few times but no joy. My main issue with it is the air of snobbery off the tweets that clog up my timeline whenever its on. Jealousy doesn't help obviously but it's still makes me roll me eyes when i see tweets like this; "Virgin grain taste: toasted oak, leather, dark chocolate, coconut, green fruits, almonds, Nutella and horchata." from John with a bio that says "villa fan and whiskey enthusiast". I'm sorry but unless you're an expert on the subject you can get in the sea with that nonsense.

To be fair if he is a Villa fan I can see why he would be an expert in whiskey.

Cazale · 17-09-2020 10:35PM

killbillvol2 wrote:

Bunnahabhain Tasting tonight had 4 excellent whiskys. I'd only tried the 12 before. The 18 stood out. Might treat myself to a bottle.

Missed out on this one tonight. I'll watch the replay next week. Bunnahabhain is one of the Islay distillerys I haven't tried too much of. Looking forward to them.

artanevilla · 17-09-2020 10:36PM

Cazale wrote: »

To be fair if he is a Villa fan I can see why he would be an expert in whiskey.

I mean, look at the guy who started the thread.

killbillvol2 · 17-09-2020 10:40PM

Cazale wrote: »

Missed out on this one tonight. I'll watch the replay next week. Bunnahabhain is one of the Islay distillerys I haven't tried too much of. Looking forward to them.

Some really good stuff. A visit to the distillery sounds like an epic trip for the bucket list.

On a side note, CWS samples are 30 ml while L Mulligan samples are 15 ml.

Ivefoundgod · 17-09-2020 11:37PM

Cazale wrote: »

To be fair if he is a Villa fan I can see why he would be an expert in whiskey.

Touché

Hotblack Desiato · 18-09-2020 12:28AM

15mL sample? Jaysus. Would barely wet the tip of your tongue.

Cazale · 18-09-2020 10:22AM

Ivefoundgod wrote:

I've applied a few times but no joy. My main issue with it is the air of snobbery off the tweets that clog up my timeline whenever its on. Jealousy doesn't help obviously but it's still makes me roll me eyes when i see tweets like this; "Virgin grain taste: toasted oak, leather, dark chocolate, coconut, green fruits, almonds, Nutella and horchata." from John with a bio that says "villa fan and whiskey enthusiast". I'm sorry but unless you're an expert on the subject you can get in the sea with that nonsense.

I've done a few of them now. I do enjoy them overall but they stress me out too trying to tweet over two hours. I know a good whiskey and I know what I like but sometimes I'll struggle to verbalise tasting notes without feeling like an eejit. With interactive tastings I wonder am I learning how to identify different notes or am I learning how to talk like everyone else so I can identify with them. I don't smell lychee but it sounds right so I'll say it.

I prefer free whiskey than paying for it though so I'll keep applying. There has been some great exclusive samples like last nights Silkie deconstruction. If I had a choice I would rather sit back listening to an expert talking about the whiskey where I can interject with a question.

Cazale · 18-09-2020 10:31AM

killbillvol2 wrote:

Some really good stuff. A visit to the distillery sounds like an epic trip for the bucket list.

I'm planning to go to Islay for 3/4 days to visit all the distilleries. Was going to be early next year but obviously covid will push that out. Should be a serious trip!

Cazale · 18-09-2020 10:40AM

killbillvol2 wrote:

On a side note, CWS samples are 30 ml while L Mulligan samples are 15 ml.

Yeah for example Celtic Whiskey/Whisky exchange are 30ml and Belfast Whiskey Week/Talk Dram are 50ml. All the online sample services are 50ml. L Milligan were first to the table during the lockdown but they might need to rethink that 17.5ml now. I'm only doing 1/5 of theirs now as there is so many other options.

Cazale · 18-09-2020 10:55AM

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Ivefoundgod · 18-09-2020 11:03AM

Cazale wrote: »

I've done a few of them now. I do enjoy them overall but they stress me out too trying to tweet over two hours. I know a good whiskey and I know what I like but sometimes I'll struggle to verbalise tasting notes without feeling like an eejit. With interactive tastings I wonder am I learning how to identify different notes or am I learning how to talk like everyone else so I can identify with them. I don't smell lychee but it sounds right so I'll say it.

I prefer free whiskey than paying for it though so I'll keep applying. There has been some great exclusive samples like last nights Silkie deconstruction. If I had a choice I would rather sit back listening to an expert talking about the whiskey where I can interject with a question.

Yeah that would be a problem for me as well. I get the impression there are knowledgable people who do those tastings but there's also a significant number who are just saying what they think they should say IMO. Any tastings i've done have been with an expert on the subject leading the discussion. I often find if its pointed out to me i can recognise notes but struggle to identify them myself and wouldn't have the balls to put up a tweet like the ones I see during those events anyway.

I'll keep applying too, as I said I don't mind the organisers running them at all its just the tweets which can be a bit overbearing but I suppsoe that is the point for the distilleries anyway, they want online engagement and people talking up their brand.

Cazale · 18-09-2020 11:28AM

Cazale wrote: »

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Starlord_01 · 18-09-2020 12:29PM

Starlord_01 wrote: »

[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.

Happy Friday folks

:D:D

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Cazale · 18-09-2020 04:04PM

Dingle Sherry Cask Tasting Pack €35

What's in the pack? 6 x 30ml

In autumn 2013, Celtic Whiskey purchased 6 old solera sherry casks from Bodegas Emilio Hidalgo, one of the regions top wineries. There was a cask for each sherry type that the bodegas produced; Manzanilla, Fino, Amontillado, Palo Cortado, Oloroso & Pedro Ximenez. On the 24th October 2013, these were filled with Dingle Triple Distilled Single Malt and they have been maturing in Dingle ever since. A fantastic opportunity to try some nearly 7 year-old Dingle Single Malts at cask strength and see what differences the cask influence has caused. This is sure to be a super popular tasting. The only slight issue is that along the way the casks were moved and we are no longer sure exactly which cask type is which so some guesswork will be required.

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Cazale · 18-09-2020 04:59PM

Cazale wrote:

Dingle Sherry Cask Tasting Pack â‚¬35

Unsurprisingly this tasting with six 7yo cask strength Dingle Whiskeys fully matured in Sherry Casks has sold out!

killbillvol2 · 18-09-2020 05:23PM

Cazale wrote: »

Unsurprisingly this tasting with six 7yo cask strength Dingle Whiskeys fully matured in Sherry Casks has sold out!

It was a great price. I jumped on it as soon as you posted! Cheers.

Effects · 18-09-2020 05:53PM

Picked up a bottle of Redbreast 15 at the airport instead of the Balvenie. Set aside to collect on return!

Hotblack Desiato · 18-09-2020 06:00PM

I hope it's essential travel

:)

Indestructable · 18-09-2020 06:20PM

Cazale wrote: »

Unsurprisingly this tasting with six 7yo cask strength Dingle Whiskeys fully matured in Sherry Casks has sold out!

I did a tour of the Dingle distillery recently, very interesting story. I'm disappointed I missed this.

More widely known for their gin at the minute, the success of it surprised even themselves I think.

What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

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