What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

Cazale · 15-12-2020 12:58AM

cloudatlas wrote:

It must be Bushmills.

Bushmills has the biggest stock of aged malt in Ireland. A hundred percent from there.

adrian522 · 15-12-2020 01:00AM

Yeah agree, its one of the whiskys that got me into whisky. It's always pretty good value, though the label has changed a bit over the years. It's a bit smoky without being overwhelming.

Very nice drop indeed.

killbillvol2 · 15-12-2020 01:31AM

Wailin wrote: »

Finishing off a bottle of Highland Park 12. Really is a lovely drop and one I will have no hesitation in getting again.

One of my go to bottles. Then occasionally the 18 for a real treat.

Mellor · 15-12-2020 03:45AM

Black Sheep wrote: »

Everything seems to be Bushmills these days...

Well at that age its limited by the small few distillers around back then.

ZV Yoda · 15-12-2020 07:59AM

Wailin wrote: »

Finishing off a bottle of Highland Park 12. Really is a lovely drop and one I will have no hesitation in getting again.

I’ve never tried it. Must add it to the list.

Quackster · 15-12-2020 01:29PM

ZV Yoda wrote: »

I’ve never tried it. Must add it to the list.

Easy to pick up cheap (£25ish) in the UK as it's one of the single malts regularly on offer in one or other of the big four supermarkets. One of my go-to Scotches too.

irish_goat · 15-12-2020 01:34PM

Black Sheep wrote: »

Got a bottle of The Friend At Hand #9 13 year old, from Belfast.

I gather it might be bottled by The Quiet Man distillery, Derry...? Is it their own?

Quiet Man distillery doesn't exist, plans to build one have been scrapped too. Their own bottlings are rumoured to be a mix of Cooley and Bushmills.

the beer revolu · 15-12-2020 01:46PM

irish_goat wrote: »

Quiet Man distillery doesn't exist, plans to build one have been scrapped too. Their own bottlings are rumoured to be a mix of Cooley and Bushmills.

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!

Nicks delight · 15-12-2020 01:58PM

artanevilla wrote: »

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.

WELL...Since it is Christmas I'm smoothing my throat with a Tyrconnell Port Finish. It is a bit on the steep side of the euro but well worth it imo. Lovely, sweet and fruity with a hint of nuts. I recommend to use a good few drops when making your home made Christmas pudding too.

the beer revolu · 15-12-2020 02:03PM

Nicks delight wrote: »

WELL...Since it is Christmas I'm smoothing my throat with a Tyrconnell Port Finish. It is a bit on the steep side of the euro but well worth it imo. Lovely, sweet and fruity with a hint of nuts. I recommend to use a good few drops when making your home made Christmas pudding too.

I'm a big fan of the Madeira cask version of that whiskey.

degzs · 15-12-2020 02:33PM

What whiskey makes a good hot whiskey?

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

Indestructable · 15-12-2020 03:23PM

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.

kjbsrah1 · 15-12-2020 03:25PM

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.

odyssey06 · 15-12-2020 03:39PM

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

Cazale · 15-12-2020 04:09PM

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.

Ivefoundgod · 15-12-2020 04:11PM

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.

Quackster · 15-12-2020 04:26PM

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!

Cazale · 15-12-2020 04:30PM

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.

Nicks delight · 15-12-2020 04:32PM

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

stimpson · 15-12-2020 04:34PM

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...

Quackster · 15-12-2020 04:46PM

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.

Ivefoundgod · 15-12-2020 04:48PM

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.

Cazale · 15-12-2020 04:51PM

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.

the beer revolu · 15-12-2020 04:53PM

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.

the beer revolu · 15-12-2020 04:58PM

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.

Cazale · 15-12-2020 04:58PM

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.

Ivefoundgod · 15-12-2020 05:01PM

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 · 15-12-2020 05:08PM

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.

DuffleBag · 15-12-2020 05:09PM

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.

BeerNut · 15-12-2020 05:12PM

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

What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

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