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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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BonnieSituation

I was talking to a mate yesterday and we were chatting away and of course whiskey came up, asked what he should get next. Gave himself 150 to lump on a couple of bottles...

So I suggested that he get the following, which he has just sent on to me now to tease...

He also grabbed a Writer's Tears Copper Pot.

The jealousy knows no bounds at the minute.

adrian522

Still not opened my bottle of Blue Spot from the initial release. Glad to hear people are liking it.

adrian522

Midlife crisis man wrote: »

Does anyone have the Bushmills hot sauce whiskey sour recipe on hand? I misplaced my leaflet.
I'm thinking of experimenting with a few different whiskies tonight

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Midlife crisis man

Does anyone have the Bushmills hot sauce whiskey sour recipe on hand? I misplaced my leaflet.
I'm thinking of experimenting with a few different whiskies tonight

Felexicon

Insect Overlord wrote: »

I swore to myself I'd take a break from buying new bottles, but I've been seeing ads for Dingle and Sliabh Liag (especially the Red Silkie) and I'm tempted by both. What would people recommend?

Buy both?

Insect Overlord

I swore to myself I'd take a break from buying new bottles, but I've been seeing ads for Dingle and Sliabh Liag (especially the Red Silkie) and I'm tempted by both. What would people recommend?

newbie runner

Cazale wrote: »

At 58.7% I think a few drops of water would have opened it lovely and brought those orchard fruit notes more to the fore. I only had a 50ml sample so drank it as it is.

I did that,and maybe added too much water which totally destroyed the sample i had.I'll try again soon.

Cazale

newbie runner wrote:

I'm probably the outlier here,but definitely preferred the yellow spot versus the blue spot. Thought the Blue spot was somewhat harsh/ alcohol dominant

At 58.7% I think a few drops of water would have opened it lovely and brought those orchard fruit notes more to the fore. I only had a 50ml sample so drank it as it is.

Cazale

BonnieSituation wrote:

With 15 days to go, I just want to say, I hate you all! Keep up the good work!

After waking up with a headache from last nights shenanigans all I'll say is be careful what you wish for!

Cazale

newbie runner wrote:

What age statement on the Bunnahabhain?

No age statement on it. It was originally an exclusive for Sweden but available everywhere now. It's obviously young whiskey. Sweet peat with a bit of spice. Not too complex. Enjoyable without being remarkable. I'd gladly drink it again but wouldn't seek it out.

BonnieSituation

With 15 days to go, I just want to say, I hate you all! Keep up the good work!

Doing college work on a Friday night/Saturday morning without a snifter is criminal.

newbie runner

Cazale wrote: »

Whiskey I tried tonight in order of enjoyment.

Blue Spot
Ardbeg Uigeadail
GlenfarclasÂ 2011 SMWS (Cereal Killer)
Bunnahabhain Moine

What age statement on the Bunnahabhain?

newbie runner

Wailin wrote: »

Trying out the bluespot as we speak!

I'm probably the outlier here,but definitely preferred the yellow spot versus the blue spot. Thought the Blue spot was somewhat harsh/ alcohol dominant

Tried the whole range of Mitchells spot tasting on one night though, which in hindsight is probably too much.

Wailin

Trying out the bluespot as we speak!

Cazale

Wailin wrote:

Blue spot better than the ardbeg....interesting!

I gave it to the Blue Spot seeing as it's new! The Glenfarclas could have won it on the nose alone. Lovely citrus notes that I could have nosed all night. The taste wasn't a disappointment but didn't live up to the expectation.

Wailin

Blue spot better than the ardbeg....interesting!

Cazale

Whiskey I tried tonight in order of enjoyment.

Blue Spot
Ardbeg Uigeadail
GlenfarclasÂ 2011 SMWS (Cereal Killer)
Bunnahabhain Moine

Cazale

DARK-KNIGHT wrote:

any of you part of any whiskey clubs? you know for trying samples etc that you could recommend?

I'm a member of the Irish Whiskey Society who do regular tastings. Obviously online at the moment.

Not a club but Three Drams do a monthly online tasting. It's a good way to try Irish whiskey and to get to hear the people behind it.

killbillvol2

Cazale wrote: »

Some Blue Spot tonight. Really enjoying it. I'll definitely get a bottle.

I had some before Christmas. Loved it, high praise from me who likes a bit of age in my whiskey!

Picked up a bottle yesterday, slightly over the odds, from a local bar. They won't be selling at full whack for a while so a mutually beneficial deal.

DARK-KNIGHT

any of you part of any whiskey clubs? you know for trying samples etc that you could recommend?

Cazale

Some Blue Spot tonight. Really enjoying it. I'll definitely get a bottle.

Cazale

Technophobe wrote:

So I mentioned that I had stocked up due to a birthday, some pre COVID travel and some NY offers....Did a check there and did a list up; some are open,some are not but will be soon

That's a nice collection of whiskey. Any favourites on it?

Technophobe

So I mentioned that I had stocked up due to a birthday, some pre COVID travel and some NY offers....Did a check there and did a list up; some are open,some are not but will be soon:)

List is long but has lots of standard Irish ones in there in various stages of being consumed...

Nikka Coffee Grain Japanese
Amrut Fusion Indian whiskey

Redbreast 12 yr old
Redbreast Lustau
Roe & Co
Method & Madness
Slane
Glendalough
Bushmills
Tullamore Dew
Jameson
Jameson Black Barrel
Jameson Stout Edition
Paddy
Powers

Talisker Single Malt
Arran Malt Port Cask Finish
Glenmorangie
Glenfiddich 15 Yr old
Glenfiddich 18 Yr Small Batch
Glenfiddich IPA Experiment
Ardbeg Single Malt 10 yo
Laphroaig QA Cask
Laphroaig 10 Yr Old
Laphroaig Four Oak
Glenlivet Triple Cask matured
Johnnie Walker Double Black

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Powers John Lane
Barry Crockett

Any feedback/experiences on some of the more unusual ones is welcome..

the beer revolu

Leinster90 wrote: »

Thank you. And if there was someone in Germany who could receive it and post it to Ireland, would it be liable for 23% VAT only?

I believe that An Post do not allow alcohol to be posted from abroad, so recognise that a courier service may be required.

No, liable for duty , too.

Leinster90

Hogzy wrote: »

None of them post alcohol to Ireland. The German store is probably the cheapest but you'd need someone in Germany to receive it and carry it over to you. Freight forwarding companies never accept alcohol.

Thank you. And if there was someone in Germany who could receive it and post it to Ireland, would it be liable for 23% VAT only?

I believe that An Post do not allow alcohol to be posted from abroad, so recognise that a courier service may be required.

Hogzy

Leinster90 wrote: »

Thanks for pointing that out, but we all know it wasn't always enforced.

I’ll rephrase - from which Amazon store will it be cheapest to order whiskey to Ireland?

None of them post alcohol to Ireland. The German store is probably the cheapest but you'd need someone in Germany to receive it and carry it over to you. Freight forwarding companies never accept alcohol.

Ivefoundgod

Leinster90 wrote: »

Thanks for pointing that out, but we all know it wasn't always enforced.

I’ll rephrase - from which Amazon store will it be cheapest to order whiskey to Ireland?

Given Amazon UK never posted alcohol to Ireland how would you envision any other Amazon doing so? I understand most people used AddressPal/Parcel Motel to try get alcohol through but there is no equivalent service for amazon.fr .es or .de so its a pointless discussion.

Leinster90

L1011 wrote: »

It isn't. It never was.

Excise duty is always due unless buying from Ireland (where it will already have been paid)

Thanks for pointing that out, but we all know it wasn't always enforced.

I’ll rephrase - from which Amazon store will it be cheapest to order whiskey to Ireland?

L1011

Leinster90 wrote: »

Is it correct to say that there will be no extra charges, other than what is paid to Amazon?

It isn't. It never was.

Excise duty is always due unless buying from Ireland (where it will already have been paid)

Leinster90

Which EU Amazon store now will people be using to buy whiskey shipped to Ireland? Is it correct to say that there will be no extra charges, other than what is paid to Amazon?