What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

irish_goat · 23-12-2020 08:11PM

Cazale wrote: »

For research purposes I've ordered some Paddy. Bit rough around the edges but once you get into it it's grand. Wouldn't buy a bottle but I wouldn't turn down a free glass of it. First pints of Guinness since March. Going down well.

It seems overpriced, if anything, compared to the Powers and Bush.

Beanstalk · 23-12-2020 08:12PM

Folks, Drumshambo Pot Still...worth a last ditch punt for Christmas to share with the Aul Fella?

2011abc · 23-12-2020 08:16PM

Beanstalk wrote: »

Folks, Drumshambo Pot Still...worth a last ditch punt for Christmas to share with the Aul Fella?

At 50 yes to try it - at 60-70 no .I got about the same enjoyment from the cheaper Bush Single Malt I got at same time.Slightly sherry -ish Irish with a tiny hint of peat?(smoke?)Actually a Teeling Single malt is the best bet at that budget

Cazale · 23-12-2020 08:19PM

irish_goat wrote:

It seems overpriced, if anything, compared to the Powers and Bush.

Yeah probably. I'm just over the border at the moment. Was hoping they would have the muff whiskey to try but alas my search continues.

odyssey06 · 23-12-2020 08:19PM

odyssey06 wrote: »

Paddy is sweeter on first sip than Jameson but more burn on the finish... I guess thats the high grain content. Bit rough around the edges alright but not rotgut by any means.

And to followup...does the job in a hot whiskey. Rough edge gone but flavour hit comes through.
The 1 litre I got for 25e will find a home in hot whiskies, mulled dry cider punch etc

thethinone · 23-12-2020 08:20PM

Lots of hate for Paddy here.

When I was younger I would have assumed that it was rough mainly due to price but I have a few friends that are fans and I have to say that once I tried it, I’m a fan too. It’s grand, soft and sweet. Not exactly the most refined but definitely not rough.

If I had a top 3 of whiskeys that go for 20 something euro, it’s there with Jameson and Powers. I’d take it over bushmills white, black bush and Tullamore dew if I’m being honest.

Beanstalk · 23-12-2020 08:32PM

2011abc wrote: »

At 50 yes to try it - at 60-70 no .I got about the same enjoyment from the cheaper Bush Single Malt I got at same time.Slightly sherry -ish Irish with a tiny hint of peat?(smoke?)Actually a Teeling Single malt is the best bet at that budget

Aye it's 53 in my local offie so might. Black bush and Bush 10 are his favourite so it might impress him

2011abc · 23-12-2020 08:34PM

thethinone wrote: »

Lots of hate for Paddy here.

When I was younger I would have assumed that it was rough mainly due to price but I have a few friends that are fans and I have to say that once I tried it, I’m a fan too. It’s grand, soft and sweet. Not exactly the most refined but definitely not rough.

If I had a top 3 of whiskeys that go for 20 something euro, it’s there with Jameson and Powers. I’d take it over bushmills white, black bush and Tullamore dew if I’m being honest.

Id say its more soft than sweet.I did a more advanced project than killbillvolii a couple years ago where I tried to train myself to distinguish the four irish 'mainstays' like the old expert on an old RTE podcast/doc (he could even distinguish mixes of more than one they tried to trick him with )

Paddy is by far the most distinctive and thus easiest to call with the spearmint softness ,then the (sometimes)peaty (always)malt of Bush (white) then the peppery Powers and the bland(ish) bit of everything of Jamie

BonnieSituation · 23-12-2020 10:11PM

Cazale wrote: »

For research purposes I've ordered some Paddy. Bit rough around the edges but once you get into it it's grand. Wouldn't buy a bottle but I wouldn't turn down a free glass of it. First pints of Guinness since March. Going down well.

Since March? That's some serious going and some serious self control. Fair dues.

I'm just in from a couple in the Irishtown House. My word they were moreish. Best pints of.the year, though that's mostly cos I did dry January and the local hasn't opened since March. But they were mighty stouts tonight all the same.

Now after what seemed like the longest day in history I'm sitting down with some Bowmore and Cherry pie. Oh thank f**k!

Happy Christmas lads! Thanks for spending 2020 ruining my bank balance!

Indestructable · 23-12-2020 11:38PM

Happy Christmas Bonnie.

And a Happy Christmas to all on this thread, though I don't post here often, I follow religiously.

I've gotten some great tips and bargains on my favourite thread on boards. Slainte.

Blowheads · 24-12-2020 12:00AM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

Just made myself a whiskey sour using the recipe from the Bushmills kit but with Makers Mark. Delicious stuff.

Do you have a recipe handy?

Blowheads · 24-12-2020 12:09AM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

See the uploaded pic there

Is the egg white worth it?
I take its not something to attempt, ahem, later in the evening

Quackster · 24-12-2020 12:18AM

Beanstalk wrote: »

Aye it's 53 in my local offie so might. Black bush and Bush 10 are his favourite so it might impress him

At that rate, might be worth considering The Sexton too. Currently €33 in Tesco. Single malt Bush in the bottle.

smurf492 · 24-12-2020 12:18AM

Just had a teeling small batch followed by a green spot... Have to say I prefer the teeling having heard so much about green spot

Electric Nitwit · 24-12-2020 12:20AM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

Just made myself a whiskey sour using the recipe from the Bushmills kit but with Makers Mark. Delicious stuff.

I missed the zoom call in the end, so decided to give the set to my father in law for Christmas. I'm looking forward to him making me cocktails now

Blowheads · 24-12-2020 12:26AM

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

I'd say yeah personally, adds a nice texture to the drink. Definitely not one for later on all right!

Thanks!
May the great spirits of Paddy, Power & Jameson always warm your lips

BonnieSituation · 24-12-2020 12:40AM

Cazale wrote: »

Haven't had it or any Canadian whiskey for that matter. Let us know how it goes down. A nice little bonus present for you.

Lovely and sweet. Bang of vanilla from it. Very easy to tap away at, especially after the Bowmore (which was a lovely end to the day). Will have a couple more while I watch Sean Connery perfect his Russian accent.

smurf492 · 24-12-2020 12:50AM

BonnieSituation wrote:

Lovely and sweet. Bang of vanilla from it. Very easy to tap away at, especially after the Bowmore (which was a lovely end to the day). Will have a couple more while I watch Sean Connery perfect his Russian accent.

Still one of his besht...

dobman88 · 24-12-2020 12:56AM

Roe and Co nightcap for me. Missus gone to bed as shes working tomorrow and I dont see the point in stopping drinking yet :pac:

Tis the season.

Hodors Appletart · 24-12-2020 01:48AM

had a laphroaig 10 tonight, lovely sweetness in it, overlayed with the salty seaweed, I love that stuff

Cazale · 24-12-2020 09:12AM

BonnieSituation wrote:

Since March? That's some serious going and some serious self control. Fair dues.

Less control and more a combination of a new baby, me being designated driver and multiple lockdowns. Only other time we were out where I could have a drink the missus booked a lovely craft beer spot that didn't do Guinness. I made up for it last night though!

Cazale · 24-12-2020 02:15PM

Celtic whiskey have a Hennessy Cognac Tasting for €50. The Paradis is around a 1000gbp a bottle. I might have done it myself but I have the first three already.

What's in the pack?

4 x 30ml
We have teamed up with the wonderful Hennessy to bring to you a Virtual Cognac Tasting. This tasting pack includes samples of Hennessy VS, Hennessy VSOP, Hennessy XO, and Hennessy Paradis.

blingrhino · 24-12-2020 02:17PM

Just received a middleton rare in the box as a present,looking forward to tomorrow:D

Cazale · 24-12-2020 02:27PM

Whiskey Exchange have announced they are no longer shipping to addresses in the 26 counties due to uncertainty around brexit.

With the likes of parcel motel and similar services also gone the days of getting whiskey officially or unofficially from Britain are seemingly over.

cloudatlas · 24-12-2020 04:25PM

Cazale wrote: »

Whiskey Exchange have announced they are no longer shipping to addresses in the 26 counties due to uncertainty around brexit.

With the likes of parcel motel and similar services also gone the days of getting whiskey officially or unofficially from Britain are seemingly over.

That sucks, hopefully things will get sorted in due course.

Adamcp898 · 24-12-2020 05:00PM

Opinions wanted!

One to give away and one to keep, Writers’s Tears Copper Pot and Teelings Small Batch?

odyssey06 · 24-12-2020 05:07PM

Adamcp898 wrote: »

Opinions wanted!

One to give away and one to keep, Writers’s Tears Copper Pot and Teelings Small Batch?

Both v nice.

Copper pot usually priced a little higher than Teelings SB which is often on offer at 35e.

2011abc · 24-12-2020 05:08PM

Adamcp898 wrote: »

Opinions wanted!

One to give away and one to keep, Writers’s Tears Copper Pot and Teelings Small Batch?

Toss a coin but if forced to call Id say keep the Copper Pot

odyssey06 · 24-12-2020 05:59PM

Christmas presents starting to come in...
* Fercullen Whiskey Triology miniatures set
* Delamain Pale & Dry XO Cognac (average age 25 year old)

Paul Weller · 24-12-2020 07:00PM

A little surprise pressie...I'm impressed!

What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

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