What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

Starlord_01 · 29-10-2020 04:23PM

Anyone tried The Dublin Liberties Oak Devil or Dead Rabbit?

Looking at picking up one.

OldRio · 29-10-2020 04:27PM

I tried the Jamesons Black Barrel last night. Meh. OK but I was a little underwhelmed.

Geuze · 29-10-2020 04:30PM

odyssey06 wrote: »

And they have Powers Three Swallow 70cl for 30e.

Tesco had Crested for 25 last week.

Now Powers Three Swallows for 30.

It's 46.73 in O'Briens.

https://www.obrienswine.ie/products/powers-3-swallow-release-70c

brinty · 29-10-2020 04:37PM

Starlord_01 wrote:

Anyone tried The Dublin Liberties Oak Devil or Dead Rabbit?

Oak devil is nice

Dead rabbit more like bourbon and made for the American market

KinnegadKid · 29-10-2020 05:03PM

Went with...thanks for the input

Beanstalk · 29-10-2020 05:10PM

Got myself a Redbreast 12 today and will try get that Kilbeggan in Aldi this weekend, my collection is nearly all scotch so will be good to put some of the home team in there.

BonnieSituation · 29-10-2020 06:06PM

I completely forgot about that Kilbeggan in Aldi. Cheers for the reminder.

Geuze · 29-10-2020 06:43PM

KinnegadKid wrote: »

Went with...thanks for the input

Jaysus, you are putting thoughts in my head...........must resist.......wife wouldn't be happy..................

But I think we have Tesco vouchers posted out to us.........

I could "go for a walk tonight"...............

odyssey06 · 29-10-2020 08:26PM

Anyone else hear back from CWS about the free Roe Co sample tasting?

I got an email back so I think I am in but not sure when to expect delivery.

Cazale · 29-10-2020 08:49PM

odyssey06 wrote:

I got an email back so I think I am in but not sure when to expect delivery.

Never heard anything yet. Didn't get a reply either. Worried now!

irish_goat · 29-10-2020 08:52PM

Cazale wrote: »

Never heard anything yet. Didn't get a reply either. Worried now!

Didn't get one either and I emailed as soon as you posted about it.

Cazale · 29-10-2020 08:53PM

World Whisky Tasting Friday 13thÂ November 7:30 p.m via Zoom
Whilst Scotland, Ireland and America lead the way on whisky production Uisce Beatha is now being produced all over the world. Marcus will talk us through the following six whiskies.
South Africa- Bain's Cape Mountain Whisky
Netherlands- Zuidam Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated
Sweden- Mackmyra Intelligens / AI Whisky
Wales- Penderyn Rhiannon / Sherry Wood Finish
Taiwan- Kavalan Podium
France Kornog Roc'h Hir

All samples are 17.5 ml

Latest L Mulligan tasting. On sale now. â‚¬32.

KinnegadKid · 29-10-2020 09:02PM

Geuze wrote: »

Jaysus, you are putting thoughts in my head...........must resist.......wife wouldn't be happy..................

But I think we have Tesco vouchers posted out to us.........

I could "go for a walk tonight"...............

Go for that walk tonight..its my first 3 swallows drop and its tasty

odyssey06 · 29-10-2020 09:08PM

Cazale wrote: »

Never heard anything yet. Didn't get a reply either. Worried now!

Feck. I replied at... 430. Didnt get onto boards til later and saw you have posted it.

Cazale · 29-10-2020 09:23PM

odyssey06 wrote: »

Feck. I replied at... 430. Didnt get onto boards til later and saw you have posted it.

I have enough whiskey to do me for the next five years anyway so not too bad if I miss out! Speaking of which I finished off a bottle of Caskmates Stout tonight. When I first got the bottle I wasn't too fussed with it but I revisited it recently and really enjoyed it. I'll get another bottle one day.

BonnieSituation · 29-10-2020 09:26PM

odyssey06 wrote: »

Anyone else hear back from CWS about the free Roe Co sample tasting?

I got an email back so I think I am in but not sure when to expect delivery.

Cazale wrote: »

Never heard anything yet. Didn't get a reply either. Worried now!

irish_goat wrote: »

Didn't get one either and I emailed as soon as you posted about it.

odyssey06 wrote: »

Feck. I replied at... 430. Didnt get onto boards til later and saw you have posted it.

I only emailed at 1751. In hindsight I should have said something when I was in there yesterday evening and fluttered my eyelashes.

EagererBeaver · 29-10-2020 09:37PM

Cazale wrote: »

World Whisky Tasting Friday 13thÂ November 7:30 p.m via Zoom
Whilst Scotland, Ireland and America lead the way on whisky production Uisce Beatha is now being produced all over the world. Marcus will talk us through the following six whiskies.
South Africa- Bain's Cape Mountain Whisky
Netherlands- Zuidam Millstone 5 Year Old Lightly Peated
Sweden- Mackmyra Intelligens / AI Whisky
Wales- Penderyn Rhiannon / Sherry Wood Finish
Taiwan- Kavalan Podium
France Kornog Roc'h Hir

All samples are 17.5 ml

Latest L Mulligan tasting. On sale now. â‚¬32.

Have bought a few pricy Kavalans for big family occasions the last few years. Exceptional stuff.

Some of the Swedish stuff is meant to be wonderful.

Cazale · 29-10-2020 10:00PM

Bottle kill 2 of the night. Sainsburys taste the difference 12 year old Islay single malt. Long discontinued. Got this from the father in law who had it unopened in his cupboard since 2013. Rumours this was either 12 year old Lagavulin or Caol Ila. Lovely sweet peatness to it. Sad to see this one go.

odyssey06 · 29-10-2020 10:06PM

Cazale wrote: »

I have enough whiskey to do me for the next five years anyway so not too bad if I miss out! Speaking of which I finished off a bottle of Caskmates Stout tonight. When I first got the bottle I wasn't too fussed with it but I revisited it recently and really enjoyed it. I'll get another bottle one day.

Sound. The Caskmates Stout is a grower alright. Wouldnt stand out at a mass tasting but over the course of a bottle you appreciate it.

I had similar experience with Lambay small batch... if it was a bottle of wine I would have said it opened up with air / time.

janiejones · 29-10-2020 10:43PM

Cazale wrote: »

I have enough whiskey to do me for the next five years anyway so not too bad if I miss out! Speaking of which I finished off a bottle of Caskmates Stout tonight. When I first got the bottle I wasn't too fussed with it but I revisited it recently and really enjoyed it. I'll get another bottle one day.

I joined this thread 4 days ago. Definitely not good for me. On my own I've managed to get myself to 11 open bottles. I think I have a follow through problem

odyssey06 · 29-10-2020 10:53PM

janiejones wrote: »

I joined this thread 4 days ago. Definitely not good for me. On my own I've managed to get myself to 11 open bottles. I think I have a follow through problem

The virtual tastings and miniature sets such as Midleton, Knappogue, Cooley, Teeling etc are a great way to sample a variety without creating the open bottle problem.

killbillvol2 · 29-10-2020 11:00PM

odyssey06 wrote: »

The virtual tastings and miniature sets such as Midleton, Knappogue, Cooley, Teeling etc are a great way to sample a variety without creating the open bottle problem.

Not for me. I usually buy a bottle or two after the tasting. Sometimes during the tasting!

L1011 · 29-10-2020 11:59PM

odyssey06 wrote: »

The virtual tastings and miniature sets such as Midleton, Knappogue, Cooley, Teeling etc are a great way to sample a variety without creating the open bottle problem.

With proper storage, is there really an open bottle problem at all?

sceach16 · 30-10-2020 12:30AM

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Is that the Single Pot Still Whiskies one with the Redbreast 12, Green Spot, Powers John's Lane (46%) and Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy in it?

L1011 wrote: »

With proper storage, is there really an open bottle problem at all?

In my case, Yes!! I admire those who can manage their consumption. I have a compulsion to finish bottles. For this reason, while I follow this and other whiskey related sites ( and collect whiskey and whiskey related material), I drink very little uisce beatha....I am safer with beer!

BonnieSituation · 30-10-2020 12:51AM

odyssey06 wrote: »

The virtual tastings and miniature sets such as Midleton, Knappogue, Cooley, Teeling etc are a great way to sample a variety without creating the open bottle problem.

There's no such thing as an open bottle problem. I have a closed bottle problem.

BonnieSituation · 30-10-2020 12:53AM

sceach16 wrote: »

In my case, Yes!! I admire those who can manage their consumption. I have a compulsion to finish bottles. For this reason, while I follow this and other whiskey related sites ( and collect whiskey and whiskey related material), I drink very little uisce beatha....I am safer with beer!

I find control is tempered by cost and willingness to savour.

Crap whiskey is generally undrinkable so you wouldn't have it. Good whiskey is too good to savour that it's criminal to guzzle it down.

I find it handy enough. And I'm not a man for moderation by any means.

Mellor · 30-10-2020 12:55AM

BonnieSituation wrote: »

There's no such thing as an open bottle problem. I have a closed bottle problem.

The worst is an empty bottle problem.

I think every I have is currently open. 8 whiskeys, 2 Gins, a few random liquers and far far too much wine for the size of my apartment.

killbillvol2 · 30-10-2020 02:06AM

Mellor wrote: »

The worst is an empty bottle problem.

I think every I have is currently open. 8 whiskeys, 2 Gins, a few random liquers and far far too much wine for the size of my apartment.

I lived in a relatively small apartment for years and kept my whiskey where I had most space - in a wardrobe, so out of sight.

I recently moved house and had an ideal space to build a bar with display shelves to which I've added lighting. Now my whiskey is in the open and I'm much more inclined to sample it regularly. I consider this s good thing as it'll mean more turnover.

Mellor · 30-10-2020 05:26AM

killbillvol2 wrote: »

I lived in a relatively small apartment for years and kept my whiskey where I had most space - in a wardrobe, so out of sight.

I recently moved house and had an ideal space to build a bar with display shelves to which I've added lighting. Now my whiskey is in the open and I'm much more inclined to sample it regularly. I consider this s good thing as it'll mean more turnover.

Whiskey not really an issue. I've space in the kitchen
But wine is more fickle that whiskey. Kitchen isn't great place to keep it with temperature changes.
But you tend to have a lot more bottles of wine stored. As some of it needs to age, where all whiskey is ready to go. Plus you tend to consume bottles of wine rather than glasses.

odyssey06 · 30-10-2020 09:16AM

L1011 wrote: »

With proper storage, is there really an open bottle problem at all?

Aye but where I live space is at a premium, to find somewhere there's no chance of them being knocked over... and there's the wine collection to fit in too

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