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What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

artanevilla

I know there's a thread on recommending Whiskeys/Whiskys but there's none on general tasting as far as I can see.

Similar premise to the beer thread, but we'll say month instead of week as drinking a €50/60 bottle of Whiskey/Whisky a week is probably not a good idea...

I picked up a bottle of The Glenlivet Master Distillers Reserve on my travels recently. No age statement.

Not the most complex Whisky in the world. It's quite nice though, smooth and fruity, very strong taste of pears, and a tiny bit of spice. Drank with a splash of water.

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dobman88

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Because it's the cheapest one they'll have on the shelf, not for any mixology reasons.

Yep. Any bar I ever worked in we used Paddy for hot ones, unless specifically asked for a certain whiskey. Just because it was a good way to get rid, no other reason. I actually think its shìte as a hot one.

EagererBeaver

cloudatlas wrote: »

A lot of bar staff seem to use Paddy's for hot toddy's.

Because it's the cheapest one they'll have on the shelf, not for any mixology reasons.

Cazale

Two more releases. Roe & Co IPA and Stout finishes. €85 each or €95 with four cans of the beers used. Press release below:

December 2020: Behind the doors of The Roe & Co Distillery, in the heart of Dublin’s whiskey district, something magical has been happening over the last several months. A marriage of sorts between Cask and Keg. Given this was once the Guinness Power Station, it was a matter of time before real-life neighbours Guinness Open Gate Brewery and Roe & Co came together to create something truly special. This December, they’re ready to share their latest innovative releases with the island of Ireland.

Partnering with the Guinness Open Gate Brewery – a true hub of innovation – Roe & Co aimed to showcase the best of the Dublin 8 neighbourhood by creating two unique expressions of whiskey and two experimental beers.

Testing and experimenting to see what would happen next in the world of flavour surrounding beer and whiskey, Roe & Co’s Master Blender, Caroline Martin, collaborated with the Head Brewer at Guinness Open Gate Brewery, Peter Simpson, to create something truly unique, based on the reaction between these products.

The process which took place, startedwith the two beers, which Caroline chose, Citra IPA and Antwerpen Stout, which were aged in Roe & Co Irish whiskey casks to create two unique and brilliant whiskey finished beers.

Roe & Co blended Irish whiskey was then filled back into these same casks within 24 hours of the beer being disgorged, to rest and react with the wood to deliver two very magical beer cask finished whiskeys. One influenced by Guinness Citra IPA and one influenced by Guinness Antwerpen Stout.

Producing Roe & Co Cask & Keg collaboration, with two unique variants of Irish Whiskey from Roe & Co – a Citra IPA cask finished Roe & Co. blended Irish whiskey (€85) and an Antwerpen Stout cask finished Roe & Co blended Irish whiskey (€85).

Cask & Keg whiskey Tasting Notes:

Citra IPA cask finished Roe & Co. blended Irish whiskey.

Through finishing our signature blend in Guinness Citra IPA casks, this whiskey now reveals notes of citrus sherbet, apricot jam, grapefruit peel and white peach.

Antwerpen Stout cask finished Roe & Co blended Irish whiskey.

Through finishing our signature blend in Guinness Antwerpen stout casks, this whiskey now reveals notes of honeycomb, burnt molasses, coffee, cocoa and chocolate-covered liquorice.

Roe & Co Cask & Keg, Distillery exclusive whiskeys can be bought individually at €85 or as a giftset retailing at €95 for one bottle of the chosen whiskeys and four beers (Two of each finish). Available from 16th December, purchased through www.shop.roeandcowhiskey.com

gozunda

degzs wrote: »

What whiskey makes a good hot whiskey?

Has anyone tired any of the Jameson caskmates in a hot one ?

Something like Paddy is a go to for Hot Whiskey. Sugar, lemon with clovers & hot water to taste and you're on to a winner

cloudatlas

Nijmegen wrote: »

If Irish whiskey goes the way of bourbon in recent years the discussion of what goes into what will become hyper sensitive as everyone tries to get a bottle of the ‘famed, rare, now $100 a bottle black bush’ from something similar with a different label.

Meanwhile I’m sipping a good ole reliable bottle of Wild Turkey Rarebreed... also got some Lustau edition Redbreast on the go. Like cheese and chalk but lovely in their own ways.

I went to a bourbon bar one night and my favourite was Rarebreed after I stumbled out of the place.

Cazale

odyssey06 wrote:

5% - 26 Year Old Single Malt Ex-Sherry Butt 27.5% - 11 Year Old Single Malt 27.5% - 15 Year Old Single Malt 40% - 7 Year Old Single Grain I think Bruichladdich have a QR Code you can scan for similar, or even lower level data.

Had a quick read through their website. Some interesting information on it. Gonna start a little blog in the new year to review whiskey and to keep a record of what I've tried as I can't remember half of what I tasted this year. I have 7 or 8 samples of theirs so they'll be some of the first I'll try.

cloudatlas

degzs wrote: »

What whiskey makes a good hot whiskey?

Has anyone tired any of the Jameson caskmates in a hot one ?

A lot of bar staff seem to use Paddy's for hot toddy's.

Nijmegen

If Irish whiskey goes the way of bourbon in recent years the discussion of what goes into what will become hyper sensitive as everyone tries to get a bottle of the ‘famed, rare, now $100 a bottle black bush’ from something similar with a different label.

Meanwhile I’m sipping a good ole reliable bottle of Wild Turkey Rarebreed... also got some Lustau edition Redbreast on the go. Like cheese and chalk but lovely in their own ways.

odyssey06

the beer revolu wrote: »

I think I might know where this idea comes from.

Originally they wanted to put a breakdown of a blend on the label. Eg. 50% 3 year old grain , 40% 8 year old malt and 10% 10 year old rye.
(made up figures as an example)
This wasn't allowed as you can't mention 10 year old whiskey on the label unless the youngest component is 10 years old.

They list this info on their website, all except source of liquid e.g.

https://www.jjcorry.com/the-gael-blended-irish-whiskey
5% - 26 Year Old Single Malt Ex-Sherry Butt
27.5% - 11 Year Old Single Malt
27.5% - 15 Year Old Single Malt
40% - 7 Year Old Single Grain

I think Bruichladdich have a QR Code you can scan for similar, or even lower level data.

BonnieSituation

Quackster wrote: »

Agree 110%. At the risk of further raising temperatures on this thread, I must say I'm a big fan of the rebrand!

By way of comparison, Powers 70cl is €16 duty-free at Dublin Airport.

I love the rebrand, however it looks poxy the lower the liquid gets in the bottle.

the beer revolu

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Thats actually mentioned in the article by Louise where she gives a scenario of blended whiskey, its not clear from it if its an EU rule or an Irish one.

EU rule for Irish whisky.
But only applies to age statements in this case.
There is nothing in law stopping anyone from stating their source or the mash bill.

BeerNut

Next we need someone who got a bottle of Powers with a €20 note taped to it.

DuffleBag

Quackster wrote: »

Picked up two bottles of Powers for €18 a pop in Dunnes. Used a €10 off €40 spend voucher so effectively paid €13.50 a bottle.

What a time to be alive!

I'll see your €13.50 and raise you €10.40 a bottle. Vouchers and 20% off friends and family employee Christmas discount.

Cazale

the beer revolu wrote:

Originally they wanted to put a breakdown of a blend on the label. Eg. 50% 3 year old grain , 40% 8 year old malt and 10% 10 year old rye. (made up figures as an example) This wasn't allowed as you can't mention 10 year old whiskey on the label unless the youngest component is 10 years old.

Yeah that's it. I knew there was something around that but couldn't remember exactly. So much whiskey drinking and chat this year that it all blends into one. Pun unintended.

Ivefoundgod

the beer revolu wrote: »

I think I might know where this idea comes from.

Originally they wanted to put a breakdown of a blend on the label. Eg. 50% 3 year old grain , 40% 8 year old malt and 10% 10 year old rye.
(made up figures as an example)
This wasn't allowed as you can't mention 10 year old whiskey on the label unless the youngest component is 10 years old.

Thats actually mentioned in the article by Louise where she gives a scenario of blended whiskey, its not clear from it if its an EU rule or an Irish one.

Cazale

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Hmm, not sure I buy that. Louise McGuane who's quoted in the article says nothing about it but does mention revenue issues around becoming a bonder and asking for the technical file to be updated to include bonders. I suspect the interviewer asked her because the very next paragraph is Aidan Forde from Torc Brewery/Killarney Distillery company complaining about misleading labelling.

They definitely had issues with the labels. Killowen had the same problem and they had to use a marker to blank out some information on already labelled bottles.

the beer revolu

Cazale wrote: »

I think they were going to tell the provenance and makeup of some of their liquid on their labels but were told not to by customs.

I think I might know where this idea comes from.

Originally they wanted to put a breakdown of a blend on the label. Eg. 50% 3 year old grain , 40% 8 year old malt and 10% 10 year old rye.
(made up figures as an example)
This wasn't allowed as you can't mention 10 year old whiskey on the label unless the youngest component is 10 years old.

the beer revolu

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

What are your thoughts on JJ Corry labelling themselves as a bonder only as per the article at the weekend? I wouldn't mind it if they were a bit more upfront in explaining where its sourced from.

I've no issues with them.
Very upfront about what they are doing they don't claim to have or allude to being a distillery.

Bonders are often held to non disclosure agreements. The distilleries often don't want it known who they supply.
Also the source might change over time.

Cazale

Powers gold label is the most expensive distillate they make at the Midleton distillery. It's 70% pot still 30% grain and aged 5-7 years in 2nd and 3rd fill bourbon barrels. Even at full price it's a steal.

Ivefoundgod

Cazale wrote: »

I think they were going to tell the provenance and makeup of some of their liquid on their labels but were told not to by customs.

Hmm, not sure I buy that. Louise McGuane who's quoted in the article says nothing about it but does mention revenue issues around becoming a bonder and asking for the technical file to be updated to include bonders. I suspect the interviewer asked her because the very next paragraph is Aidan Forde from Torc Brewery/Killarney Distillery company complaining about misleading labelling.

Quackster

Nicks delight wrote: »

Powers is a severely underestimated whiskey...no longer referred to as the working class whiskey. That was a SUPER deal you got.:D

Agree 110%. At the risk of further raising temperatures on this thread, I must say I'm a big fan of the rebrand!

By way of comparison, Powers 70cl is €16 duty-free at Dublin Airport.

stimpson

Quackster wrote: »

Picked up two bottles of Powers for €18 a pop in Dunnes. Used a €10 off €40 spend voucher so effectively paid €13.50 a bottle.

What a time to be alive!

And I was feeling smug about my 3 Powers and 3 Gordons for €14.66 each...

Nicks delight

Quackster wrote: »

Picked up two bottles of Powers for €18 a pop in Dunnes. Used a €10 off €40 spend voucher so effectively paid €13.50 a bottle.

What a time to be alive!

Powers is a severely underestimated whiskey...no longer referred to as the working class whiskey. That was a SUPER deal you got.:D

Cazale

Ivefoundgod wrote:

What are your thoughts on JJ Corry labelling themselves as a bonder only as per the article at the weekend? I wouldn't mind it if they were a bit more upfront in explaining where its sourced from.

I think they were going to tell the provenance and makeup of some of their liquid on their labels but were told not to by customs.

Quackster

Picked up two bottles of Powers for €18 a pop in Dunnes. Used a €10 off €40 spend voucher so effectively paid €13.50 a bottle.

What a time to be alive!

Ivefoundgod

the beer revolu wrote: »

What?
A company with distillery in the name who don't have a distillery?
Never!
What next? Companies that don't distil having a "master distiller"?

There's another scenario, too.
Source your whisky for several years, then put in a little distillery which does actually produce whiskey, but then continue to source the majority of your whiskey,
But, we have a distillery!

What are your thoughts on JJ Corry labelling themselves as a bonder only as per the article at the weekend? I wouldn't mind it if they were a bit more upfront in explaining where its sourced from.

Cazale

The Malt cognac finish is lovely. A bit dearer at 50. Their owners are Camus Cognac so I'd imagine a lot of their releases will be finished that way.

odyssey06

kjbsrah1 wrote: »

Hi I missed that. Where was it on offer? Its a whiskey I am keen to try myself.

Still showing at offer price of €30 on Celtic Whiskey Shop.

https://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/Lambay-Irish-Whiskey-Small-Batch-Blend?search=lambay

kjbsrah1

Indestructable wrote: »

I have to say I was quite taken with the Lambay whiskey finished in cognac casks, it definitely added something unique. It was posted here a few weeks back on offer at 30 euro, so thanks for that.

Hi I missed that. Where was it on offer? Its a whiskey I am keen to try myself.

Indestructable

I have to say I was quite taken with the Lambay whiskey finished in cognac casks, it definitely added something unique. It was posted here a few weeks back on offer at 30 euro, so thanks for that.