What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

Hats off.Anything over 46% ,and I seem to need a fair drop of water to open her up a bit.( presumably whiskey is feminine?)

BonnieSituation wrote: »

It says it all when you can sip a gin or vodka neat.

You'd be surprised how many gins are really lovely sipped neat. The problem is that people just don't go there.

That sliabh liag gin is fabulous. Like any strong spirit, it takes a drop of water very well.

Mellor wrote: »

I tried a barrel aged gin at a hotel up north. Was really impressed. Basically becoming a hybrid between whiskey and gin.
But in the same sitting also tried a cows whey gin that was perfect meat.

You'd also be surprised at how many Irish gins use that whey alcohol. I don't believe that it makes a blind bit of difference to the finished gin.

Long time lurker on this thread, thanks to all for some excellent recommendations.

Currently really enjoying the Powers Three Swallows. Excellent pot still and through the O'Briens sale got it for 35 quid. Half the bottle gone since I got it in a very short space of time.

Friend got me a bottle of the Drumshanbo Pot Still also, lovely whiskey although a sharper initial taste that the Powers. More spice in the aftertaste also which is a real plus in my book

Recently was given a Tyrconnell 15 Madeira finish which I'm hoping to sample when I get through the Powers, I try not to have two many whiskeys open at once and I have an open Hibiki and Lagavulin 16 in addition to those mentioned (not a problem I swear:pac:) so holding off. Interested to here any experiences here.

Mellor wrote: »

It’s made down your way right?
When you think about it, there’s no reason why it should. By the time it’s converted to alcohol, and distilled, it’s left behind any residual protein and fat.
Unless of course they actively trying to reference the origin with the botanicals - which those guys do a great job of doing imo.


Btw the way, the Barry’s Gin arrived and went down a treat with the missus . A little too well as we had friends over the girls polished it off it one sitting.

I bought that Barry's Gin a few years ago for herself. Went down a treat as well. It's a gorgeous thing.

cloudatlas wrote: »

Anyone tried Teeling Blackpitts?

It was in that 5th year anniversary testing they did a few months back. It was probably my favourite of the bunch so I'll definitely be picking up a bottle at some stage.

Two L Mulligan tastings coming up. €32 each or both for €54. On sale tonight at 7pm.


Spooky Halloween Tasting. Friday 30th October 7:30 p.m. via Zoom €32

It’s not long now until Halloween so we thought we would have a spooky themed whisky tasting. It won’t be trick or treating just all treats of the following whiskies-

Auchentoshan Blood Oak
The Gauldrons
Mortlach 12 year old – The Wee Witchie
Bowmore 10 year old Dark and Intense
Wolfburn Movren
Arran Machrie Moor

And because it's Halloween we will throw in a sample of Mozart Pumpkin Spice Liqueur.

Feel free to dress up, you might win some whiskey!

Bonfire Night Tasting. Friday 6th November 7:30 p.m. via Zoom €32

Whilst not generally enjoyed on these shores it is in Scotland and going by the last referendum there, 55% celebrate the fact that parliament wasn’t burnt down by Guy Fawkes whilst the other 45% celebrate the fact that he had a go!

The beginning of November always reminds us of good fireplace whiskies and we though that these 6 were perfect for a winters night. Whilst some are rich and peated some are spicy sherry bombs.

Dailuaine 16 year old sherry cask
Aberlour A’Bunadh
Wemyss Malts Velvet Fig 25 year old
Glenfiddich Fire and Cane
Smokey Joe, Islay blended malt
Glendronach Traditionally peated

Leinster90 wrote:

For Amazon Prime Day, does anyone know whether there will be lightning deals on whiskey that aren't already showing up as being a “Prime Day Special�

Some decent deals. Glengoyne 12 is 27 instead of 40. Black Barrel only 24!

Michters tasting - €50

Michter's celebrates an extraordinarily rich heritage that traces back to 1753, years before America’s Declaration of Independence. Passionate about great whiskey, the Michter’s team spares no expense in its effort to produce the greatest American whiskey possible.

Join us for an exclusive tasting of Michter’s US*1 range including; US*1 Bourbon, US*1 Rye, U*1 Sour Mash, US*1 American, as well as limited releases, Michter's 10 Year Old Bourbon and the Legacy Series' Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash

Zoom tasting will take place on ThursdayDecember 3rd at 8pm, hosted by John Shutt, directly from Louisville, Kentucky and co hosted by our whiskey specialists Luke and Alan from the Celtic Whiskey Bar. Allow us to take you on a journey through American history, but remember, it's all about the whiskey

https://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/Michters-American-Whiskey-Tasting-Pack-Including-Delivery?search=Tasting

Seems to be decent prices on the standard fare Irish whiskey over on Amazon at present.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=irish+whiskey&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

NIMAN wrote: »

Seems to be decent prices on the standard fare Irish whiskey over on Amazon at present.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=irish+whiskey&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

BonnieSituation wrote: »

And on some rather special fare too.

Wow, some serious deals alright

Cazale wrote: »

Dingle sherry cask tasting tonight. Six single malts at cask strength aged for almost seven years in Manzanilla, Fino, Amontillado, Palo Cortado, Oloroso & Pedro Ximenez. Should be a good one!

Looking forward to it. I've a backlog of tastings as times didn't suit me so I'll do this one live to start catching up. I wouldn't have such a backlog of course if you didn't keep posting details to test my feeble willpower!