What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

Black Sheep · 27-12-2020 12:38PM

It hasn't been a very heavy whisky-drinking Christmas this year. Managed to polish off quite a bit of M&S champagne, however, and I'm not done yet.

I opened a bottle of the Lagavulin 11 year old Offerman special edition last night, and this is a campfire in a bottle which settles down into something quite heathery and light compared to Lagavulin 8 and 10.

Gift wise I only got one whisky! I think everyone thought I had enough (sob). Bowmore 15 year old. If I'm honest Bowmore isn't my favourite Islay distillery these days, but this is known as a quite well-executed sherry finish, so no harm to add it to the stable.

Dtp1979 · 27-12-2020 01:58PM

Cazale wrote: »

Ah lads you are killing me here. The promised fancy whiskey never materialised and the father in law just offered me a standard Jameson as if it was a bottle of 40 year old Port Ellen. You can drink as much of that as you like he said.

Thankfully I'm going home tomorrow to the good stuff!

Funny you mention port Ellen. My friend was fixing their boilers the other day

Paul Weller · 27-12-2020 02:39PM

Sampling WhistlePig 12y rye. ....damn it's smooth

Cazale · 27-12-2020 03:33PM

Dtp1979 wrote:

Funny you mention port Ellen. My friend was fixing their boilers the other day

Savage picture. They are starting back up in 2021. Was supposed to be this year but covid etc. I'd love to try the old stock but it's serious money. Don't think even Santa could afford it.

sidekick · 27-12-2020 04:06PM

I have ~€85 to spend in my local off-licence as they are ending their loyalty program shortly. I want to get an interesting whisky (or two!). Thinking Bulleit Rye, Nikka or maybe something Irish. What are your recommendations? Thanks in advance.

ednwireland · 27-12-2020 04:10PM

woody1 wrote: »

Is that the "dundalgan " one

that's the one

Dtp1979 · 27-12-2020 05:11PM

Cazale wrote: »

Savage picture. They are starting back up in 2021. Was supposed to be this year but covid etc. I'd love to try the old stock but it's serious money. Don't think even Santa could afford it.

Yea he works in most of the distillery’s around Scotland. No free samples though

odyssey06 · 27-12-2020 05:44PM

sidekick wrote: »

I have ~€85 to spend in my local off-licence as they are ending their loyalty program shortly. I want to get an interesting whisky (or two!). Thinking Bulleit Rye, Nikka or maybe something Irish. What are your recommendations? Thanks in advance.

You might have change left over to get Lambay Small Batch... Irish whiskey finished in cognac casks on Lambay Island. Rrp about €40.

BonnieSituation · 27-12-2020 07:07PM

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Scottish is he?

Jesus I've seemingly lucked out, however it's gas though, he called RB12 bland after the Barry Crockett! Some man for expensive tastes!

Imagine some Muff Whiskey and Football Special. Chrishhhht!

I came back from the shop there... one RB12 left on the shelf so I had to grab it.

He didn't sem at all impressed. Should've come back with some Paddy.

Midlife crisis man · 27-12-2020 07:28PM

I'm a bit sniffly so I'm going to have some fancy RB12 hot whiskies later.

odyssey06 · 27-12-2020 08:10PM

Am enjoying the Sexton from Bushmills, sort of like a cross between a smoother Black Bush and a less sweet Bushmills 10.

murphyebass · 27-12-2020 08:18PM

Puca

Lovely whiskey this one. Had a short run in Aldi a month or so ago. Pity it’s not an ongoing one.

woody1 · 27-12-2020 09:08PM

ednwireland wrote: »

that's the one

Picked it up today have to say I was pleasantly surprised

Felexicon · 27-12-2020 11:19PM

Finally getting around to having my last 2 samples of the year from the Celtic Whiskey Club

The Celt 2 - Finished in a Red Wine Cask
I really don't know if I love this or hate it. If you are not a fan of red wine give this a swerve. The finish goes on forever but it's all wine

Edit: I hated it

27-12-2020 11:34PM

I would argue that Glendalough Double Barrel is a nicely balanced and satisfying whiskey.

I'd rate it above other Irish offerings in the same ballpark - e.g. Black Barrel (easily over this), Writer's Tears.

BonnieSituation · 28-12-2020 12:21AM

Marched into the RB12 a bit quickly earlier. It's delicious stuff.

So tucking into the Mikkeller box watching the NFL.

murphyebass · 28-12-2020 12:33AM

Getting slightly embarrassing at this stage but another Lidl bottle.

I really like this one and will buy another one if I can find one.

*It costs the tongue. Oily if that makes any sense.

I get banana and citrus notes.

Really liking this one.

*not a whiskey expert

BonnieSituation · 28-12-2020 12:49AM

murphyebass wrote: »

Getting slightly embarrassing at this stage but another Lidl bottle.

I really like this one and will buy another one if I can find one.

*It costs the tongue. Oily if that makes any sense.

I get banana and citrus notes.

Really liking this one.

*not a whiskey expert

Oiliness is one of my favourite textures from some Irish whiskies. This is good to hear. Have to add that to the list next time I'm in Lidl.

murphyebass · 28-12-2020 01:03AM

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Oiliness is one of my favourite textures from some Irish whiskies. This is good to hear. Have to add that to the list next time I'm in Lidl.

Jesus don’t get it on my recommendation but I do like it enough to want to find a second bottle.

BonnieSituation · 28-12-2020 01:11AM

murphyebass wrote: »

Jesus don’t get it on my recommendation but I do like it enough to want to find a second bottle.

Have you not seen how this thread works?

dobman88 · 28-12-2020 01:21AM

I've had the Aberlour staring at me since I bought it and watching Christy on TG4 seemed like the perfect time for a drop. Strongest drink I've ever had and despite a little burn on the throat for my novice palate, it's very very smooth. Nice and sweet. A couple of drops of water to taste and it was perfect. Very happy with the purchase and with my curiosity settled, it's now awaiting my mates new baby whose missus is due on the 3rd when we will have a drop.

Delighted I got it and thanks again all for the recommendations.

Slainte.

Mellor · 28-12-2020 06:39AM

Added just the one bottle of whiskey to the collection this year. Teelings pot still.

Also a case of wine, but that’s a different story.

murphyebass · 28-12-2020 09:33AM

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Have you not seen how this thread works?

Lol. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it when you get it so

Hodors Appletart · 28-12-2020 10:38AM

opened a bushmills 10 my FiL had hanging around for god knows how many years, the year 2004 was printed on the neck, and that was the year they built their house

the cork was cracked so I went in with a corkscrew, made a dent in the bottle with relation of my wife

I enjoyed the sweetness, like honey and vanilla

the remainder of the bottle decanted into a screw top wine bottle

Darc19 · 28-12-2020 11:32PM

Cazale wrote: »

Jim Mac Irish Whiskey - €45

A new Irish Whiskey on the scene with a unique sporting connection. Named for the hurling legend, Jim McDonnell and created by his nephew John O' Brien. Jim Mac Irish Whiskey is a special premium blendof malt and grain, this Irish whiskey is bursting with falvour. The grain has been matured in first fill bourbon casks. The malt has been exclusively matured in first fill Oloroso sherry casks. A complex flavour reminiscent of spicy Christmas cake and candied fruits with hints of vanilla and a deliciously warm smooth finish.

Hmmmm... is all I can say.

Got it as a gift. Not overly impressed. You can certainly get the bourbon, vanilla and spices but I wouldn't say it was "smooth".

The lingering taste is not particularly good.

I'll probably add ginger ale to the rest.

But this is obviously subjective. My fav everyday tipple is Roe & Co / Bushmills 10. Really love the Spots and Dingle as occasion tipple, so my comments on Jim Mac may be due to my taste, but still think it's underwhelming for the price.

the beer revolu · 29-12-2020 10:15AM

Darc19 wrote: »

Hmmmm... is all I can say.

Got it as a gift. Not overly impressed. You can certainly get the bourbon, vanilla and spices but I wouldn't say it was "smooth".

The lingering taste is not particularly good.

I'll probably add ginger ale to the rest.

But this is obviously subjective. My fav everyday tipple is Roe & Co / Bushmills 10. Really love the Spots and Dingle as occasion tipple, so my comments on Jim Mac may be due to my taste, but still think it's underwhelming for the price.

It's a description of a very standard Irish blend.
Grain/malt, Bourbon/Sherry.
Your description sounds about right.

They'd do better if people thought it was named after Jim Mcdonald from Coronation Street!

antonolan · 29-12-2020 07:28PM

Hi All,

I tasted a newly purchased bottle of Redbrest (12 years) last July (2020) and I have to say that it was magnificent.

However, the other day my nephew offered me a taste of a newly purchased bottle of the same whiskey, and I found it to be awful. It was just like drinking cheap whiskey. It was nasty.

Moreover, my nephew gave me a bottle as a present too and I just opened it and I have to say that this one is equally as nasty.

I get that people tend not to complain about alcoholic beverages and I’ve never done so in my life before, but on this occasion I can’t keep my silence given how much the whiskey costs...

A twenty euro bottle of Tullamore Dew is nicer on the palette than what is being passed off as Redbrest whiskey this Christmas season.

Is this just me!?!

2011abc · 29-12-2020 07:40PM

antonolan wrote: »

Hi All,

I tasted a newly purchased bottle of Redbrest (12 years) last July (2020) and I have to say that it was magnificent.

However, the other day my nephew offered me a taste of a newly purchased bottle of the same whiskey, and I found it to be awful. It was just like drinking cheap whiskey. It was nasty.

Moreover, my nephew gave me a bottle as a present too and I just opened it and I have to say that this one is equally as nasty.

I get that people tend not to complain about alcoholic beverages and I’ve never done so in my life before, but on this occasion I can’t keep my silence given how much the whiskey costs...

A twenty euro bottle of Tullamore Dew is nicer on the palette than what is being passed off as Redbrest whiskey this Christmas season.

Is this just me!?!

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Some brands are more consistent than others ...

the beer revolu · 29-12-2020 07:41PM

antonolan wrote: »

Hi All,

I tasted a newly purchased bottle of Redbrest (12 years) last July (2020) and I have to say that it was magnificent.

However, the other day my nephew offered me a taste of a newly purchased bottle of the same whiskey, and I found it to be awful. It was just like drinking cheap whiskey. It was nasty.

Moreover, my nephew gave me a bottle as a present too and I just opened it and I have to say that this one is equally as nasty.

I get that people tend not to complain about alcoholic beverages and I’ve never done so in my life before, but on this occasion I can’t keep my silence given how much the whiskey costs...

A twenty euro bottle of Tullamore Dew is nicer on the palette than what is being passed off as Redbrest whiskey this Christmas season.

Is this just me!?!

Had to imagine rb 12 being counterfeited.

I've tasted some really questionable Jameson, which I assume was counterfeit but I'd wonder about rb.

If you are really sure there's something wrong with it, contact Irish Distillers. I have no doubt they will arrange to replace the bottle if you tell it as you told it here.

adrian522 · 29-12-2020 07:55PM

Your nephew obviously decanted the RB and kept it for himself and pawned off some cheap whiskey on you. It's an excellent strategy when money is tight

EDIT: I haven't noticed any degradation in RB12 recently and my most recent bottle was bought in the last few months.

What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

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