What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

Black Sheep wrote: »

Well, Redbreast 12 year old is a canonical Irish whiskey and is of undoubted quality. I personally would have to say that I think it is at risk of being overrated in comparison with other Irish whiskeys at a lower price point, but an element of that is a matter of taste.

1792 bourbon featured recently in a bourbon tasting I did with the Master of Malt bourbon advent calendar and my recollection is that it's a decent mixture of rye and caramel, not a bad sipping bourbon. The cask strength version was notable for being a Jim Murray pick for whisky of the year.

Can't say much about Bunnahabhain but I've enjoyed the odd sample from there.

I'd be curious how the Smokehead stacks up against the other Islays you mention...

Great - thanks for this - will report back on Bunnahabhain and Smokehead when I sample.

As regards other Irish whiskeys, how does Writers Tears stack up, heard some very good things about it at a good price point, c. €50 I think?

Mellor wrote: »

I’d be curious as to which you’d put ahead of it at the same price? Or as good as for less either.

Everyone should try the four potstill minis set (25-37 generally around 36 euro )with the Barry Crockett at least once .I reckon the Greenspot and Redbreast 12 are on an unspectacular par tasting more like half their 60 euro price to me and absolutely massacred by Teeling Single Malt (47-55 euro) .The 70 euro Powers Johns Lane is better but still surpassed by the Teeling and maybe even the likes of Tyrconnell Single Malt .The 250 euro Barry Crockett is the absolute top of the hill as far as most average tipplers are concerned .Stunning lightness ,angel tears,mandarin paradise .


All worth trying in thirty something euro range

Sexton
Tesco Finest Single Malt
Bush 10 Single Malt
West Cork Single Malt Dha Chasca

killbillvol2 wrote: »

It's pretty obvious from your post that you have a very definite preference for single malt over pot still which is fair enough. Equating Redbreast 12 with Tesco Single Malt though? Nope.

Its 'Finest' not bargain own brand .Lovely drop .

odyssey06 wrote: »

On the mandarin paradise front, are there any other (cheaper lesser quality) whiskies which have that kind of Barry Crockett flavour profile?

I think there were one or two JJ Corry releases described as having similarities... but can't remember which.

Yeah JJ Corry The Gael 2 (prob described by me !) ,like Barry Crockett in my opinion half as good for a third of the price, bargain!

Think I'm going to open the bottle of Yellow Spot I got for Christmas tonight. Find myself a bit overwhelmed by choice now when I go to the press and am planning on doing dry January (with the caveat that I'm not starting until the 3rd ) so am going to try finish off a few bottles over the next few days. Have a little bit of Method & Madness, Knappogue 14, Writers Tears Red Head and Laphraoig 10 to try get through though I'll be happy to just get rid of one bottle.

Something to look forward to in February anyway, lots of whiskey to get stuck into.

Happy new year all on here, great thread and so much useful opinions and advice.

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Think I'm going to open the bottle of Yellow Spot I got for Christmas tonight. Find myself a bit overwhelmed by choice now when I go to the press and am planning on doing dry January (with the caveat that I'm not starting until the 3rd ) so am going to try finish off a few bottles over the next few days. Have a little bit of Method & Madness, Knappogue 14, Writers Tears Red Head and Laphraoig 10 to try get through though I'll be happy to just get rid of one bottle.

Something to look forward to in February anyway, lots of whiskey to get stuck into.

Happy new year all on here, great thread and so much useful opinions and advice.

Yellow Spot 'finish' goes on for an hour!Mad!Not a big fan of it overall at price point but have to admire the finish .The Red Head is nice too.

Look what my mate found in the drinks cabinet at his mothers':



Been a long time since I saw that stuff!

And a half bottle left as well. Roll on fin de lockdown 3.0!

Just in from work so no whiskey tonight for me. Happy New Year lads. Some great choices!

newbie runner wrote: »

Enjoying this one.
Of course I should have said smokey upfront, with vanilla and honey lingering.With the finish of walnuts and forest floor....but no...Im enjoying it,and its tasty.ðŸ˜႒

I was not expecting that to be a South African Whiskey! Chríost!

2011abc wrote: »

All worth trying in thirty something euro range

Sexton
Tesco Finest Single Malt
Bush 10 Single Malt
West Cork Single Malt Dha Chasca

The Tesco is likely good value, as it’s obviously produced by one of the few established distilleries with stock to spare.
Personally I’m a fan of Bushmills. I like the 10.

I probably wouldn’t dislike the Sexton in itself. But I’m also aware it’s dressed up 4year old Bush. It’s basically the primary constituent of black bush.

BonnieSituation wrote:

I was expecting you to lead the way with some cracking exotic oul thing!

The whiskey doesn't pay for itself unfortunately!

Mellor wrote:

It may be bottled by West Cork. But if it’s a 12 year old, then it’s not distilled by them.

Obviously. I should have said produced/finished. Their aged stock previously came from Cooley.

NIMAN wrote:

got a Three Drams tasting pack for Xmas, but I think the online session was before Xmas so will have to watch it back whilst I'm sampling!

What one you get?