What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

Technophobe · 07-02-2021 01:28AM

Anyone had the Knappogue 12 year old limited release..Marsala Cask finish one delivered today in error and wondering whether worth keeping.
They ain't cheap:)

newbie runner · 07-02-2021 01:59AM

Hogzy wrote: »

I got one of each aswell, havnt opened them yet, very tempted to auction them in my pursuit an MVR 2020.

Tucking into my some The Whistler PX I Love you tonight. Real sherry bomb, fruity, rich dark fruits. Lovely juicy whiskey.

I received the sample from Celtic Whiskey Shop as part of the sign up program/ loyalty.
Must be honest ,it wasn't smooth enough for me ,so doubt I'll buy a bottle.

BonnieSituation · 07-02-2021 04:48AM

Technophobe wrote: »

Anyone had the Knappogue 12 year old limited release..Marsala Cask finish one delivered today in error and wondering whether worth keeping.
They ain't cheap:)

Hogzy has!

The Inbetween is mine · 07-02-2021 09:24AM

Aldi 12yo special reserve... actually forgot I bought a bottle a year or 2 ago ...cost about €25 and tbf, it's a lovely drop...smooth, fruity and easy to drink

odyssey06 · 07-02-2021 10:37AM

The Inbetween is mine wrote: »

Aldi 12yo special reserve... actually forgot I bought a bottle a year or 2 ago ...cost about €25 and tbf, it's a lovely drop...smooth, fruity and easy to drink

Are they still selling it? Havent been into Aldi since wfh.
I got a bottle way back and really enjoyed it.

odyssey06 · 07-02-2021 10:41AM

Technophobe wrote: »

Anyone had the Knappogue 12 year old limited release..Marsala Cask finish one delivered today in error and wondering whether worth keeping.
They ain't cheap:)

I was v impressed with the Barolo finish but I picked it up on offer for 75e. Havent had the Marsala but assuming it is same quality...
If the Marsala is full price then probably not worth the extra 20e over the Knappogue 14 imo.

The Inbetween is mine · 07-02-2021 10:53AM

odyssey06 wrote: »

Are they still selling it? Havent been into Aldi since wfh.
I got a bottle way back and really enjoyed it.

No, think it was a one off a couple of years ago, like the 26yo...this is a bit more drinkable thou to my mind

Cazale · 07-02-2021 06:47PM

Three Drams Episode Four.

Dram 1
Samuel Gelston's Single Pot Still Pinot Noir FinishÂ
Brand: Samuel Gelston's
Guest: Country Manager Ireland - Sam Amfo

Dram 2
Sailor's Home - The Horizon 10 Year Old
Brand: Sailor's Home
Guest: Industry Legend - Jack O'SÃ©

Dram 3
W.D. O'Connell - Bill Phil Batch 2
Brand: W.D O'Connell
Guest: Founder - DaithÃ O'Connell

odyssey06 · 07-02-2021 06:50PM

Cazale wrote: »

Three Drams Episode Four.
Dram 1
Samuel Gelston's Single Pot Still Pinot Noir Finish
Brand: Samuel Gelston's
Guest: Country Manager Ireland - Sam Amfo

Trivia: This is finished in Two Paddocks Pinot Noir wine casks from New Zealand.
The vineyard is run by actor Sam Neill (originally from N Ireland) who is a cousin of Johnny Neill, owner of Samuel Gelston's Irish Whiskey.

Cazale · 07-02-2021 09:22PM

Sad to hear that The Sky and the Ground in Wexford was destroyed by fire this morning. Had many a pint and whiskey in it. They ran the Drops from the Sky whiskey service from the bar and I got plenty of samples from them since they started. Hopefully they will recover.

odyssey06 · 07-02-2021 09:49PM

Cazale wrote: »

Sad to hear that The Sky and the Ground in Wexford was destroyed by fire this morning. Had many a pint and whiskey in it. They ran the Drops from the Sky whiskey service from the bar and I got plenty of samples from them since they started. Hopefully they will recover.

+1
Disaster. I used them for some Waterford 1.1 samples when it was hard to come by their stuff.

L1011 · 08-02-2021 01:27PM

From what they were saying on Twitter it doesn't seem like its totally destroyed (but badly smoke damaged), however the pub next door (Foggy Dew) certainly is; and its B&B section which was being used for emergency accommodation was roofless and gutted in the video on Twitter. Disaster for many people.

odyssey06 · 08-02-2021 02:02PM

Lambay Small Batch is €29 in Nolans Clontarf.
Cheapest I have seen it.

Tis 40 in OBriens and Martins.
30 in Celtic Whiskey Shop.

Black Sheep · 08-02-2021 06:31PM

odyssey06 wrote: »

Lambay Small Batch is €29 in Nolans Clontarf.
Cheapest I have seen it.

Tis 40 in OBriens and Martins.
30 in Celtic Whiskey Shop.

It's not often you hear "Nolans" and "cheap" in the same sentence :pac:

Joking aside, yes, that's the lowest I've heard of that being offered - thanks.

emmaneiser · 08-02-2021 07:23PM

jameson signature and for the bad days a bit of blue spot

Cazale · 10-02-2021 08:39PM

Signed up to the Irish Whiskey Society Clonakilty Whiskey Tasting.

Double Oak Blended Irish Whiskey - Blended Irish whiskey (43.6%)
Bordeaux Cask Single Grain Irish Whiskey- Bordeaux cask finish single grain (43.6%)
Port Cask Finish Blended Irish Whiskey - Blended Irish whiskey (43.6%)
Cognac Cask Finish Blended Irish Whiskey -Blended Irish whiskey (43.6%)
15 YO Single Malt Single Cask - Special release (48.5%)
Pot Still New Make Sample

Effects · 11-02-2021 12:12AM

I did the John's Lane deconstructed tasting last week.
The 18 year old sherry component was the nicest of the three, at 59%.

Insect Overlord · 11-02-2021 05:06PM

Any opinions here on the Writers Tears Double Oak?

Hogzy · 11-02-2021 06:43PM

Insect Overlord wrote: »

Any opinions here on the Writers Tears Double Oak?

I had a dram of it in Dingle before and it was absolutely lovely, im going to qualify that by saying I had 8 or 9 pints in me at that stage though so I didnt pick up on any nuances in flavour

odyssey06 · 11-02-2021 07:32PM

All things Kilbeggan over this week...

Basic Kilbeggan - rather rough and rustic straight tbh. In the basic blended range I'd drink Jameson, Dunphys, Powers ahead of it. But those robust flavours come through well in a mixed drink, or for the night's that in it with an east wind that'd strip the hide off an elephant - a hot whiskey. Will reserve the rest of the bottle for those.

Kilbeggan small batch Rye - intense spice here. I think my lips were still tingling about 10 seconds after sipping this. Not one to drink all night, but if you were just having one shot of whiskey (like in those old cowboy films), well one shot of this goes a long way.

Kilbeggan Single Grain (the new no age statement version) - Moderate spice on first sip, then grassy flavours followed by dessert flavours (creaminess? vanilla?). More of a 'session' whiskey than the small batch Rye. This was a sample from Dick Macks. Enjoyed the sample but wouldn't be buying a full bottle of it.

So some interesting flavours but still the now discontinued Kilbeggan 8 year old (originally the 'Greenore') would be my favourite expression.
Haven't tried their pot still yet.

BonnieSituation · 11-02-2021 09:31PM

odyssey06 wrote: »

All things Kilbeggan over this week...

Basic Kilbeggan - rather rough and rustic straight tbh. In the basic blended range I'd drink Jameson, Dunphys, Powers ahead of it. But those robust flavours come through well in a mixed drink, or for the night's that in it with an east wind that'd strip the hide off an elephant - a hot whiskey. Will reserve the rest of the bottle for those.

Kilbeggan small batch Rye - intense spice here. I think my lips were still tingling about 10 seconds after sipping this. Not one to drink all night, but if you were just having one shot of whiskey (like in those old cowboy films), well one shot of this goes a long way.

Kilbeggan Single Grain (the new no age statement version) - Moderate spice on first sip, then grassy flavours followed by dessert flavours (creaminess? vanilla?). More of a 'session' whiskey than the small batch Rye. This was a sample from Dick Macks. Enjoyed the sample but wouldn't be buying a full bottle of it.

So some interesting flavours but still the now discontinued Kilbeggan 8 year old (originally the 'Greenore') would be my favourite expression.
Haven't tried their pot still yet.

Thanks for the review of the single Grain NAS. I still think I'll be grabbing a bottle of it at some point. The KSG8 I have though, is starting to call out to me and I want it hidden away ASAP.

FileNotFound · 11-02-2021 09:37PM

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Thanks for the review of the single Grain NAS. I still think I'll be grabbing a bottle of it at some point. The KSG8 I have though, is starting to call out to me and I want it hidden away ASAP.

The Method & Madness Single grain was good value for money - mind you got the bottle on sale - no age statements but i understand its all 8yr + Midleton so not going too far wrong on that front.

Good one to mix in with the everydays - Got a bottle of Glendalough single grain and for 10 euro less its massively inferior in my opinion.

odyssey06 · 11-02-2021 10:08PM

FileNotFound wrote: »

The Method & Madness Single grain was good value for money - mind you got the bottle on sale - no age statements but i understand its all 8yr + Midleton so not going too far wrong on that front.
Good one to mix in with the everydays - Got a bottle of Glendalough single grain and for 10 euro less its massively inferior in my opinion.

I'd second this.
I've only had samples of both but really liked the Method & Madness Single Grain, rrp €50 but think you could up a bottle for €40 on offer before Christmas.

The Glendalough Double Barrel Single Grain didn't make much of an impression on me.

BonnieSituation · 11-02-2021 10:11PM

FileNotFound wrote: »

The Method & Madness Single grain was good value for money - mind you got the bottle on sale - no age statements but i understand its all 8yr + Midleton so not going too far wrong on that front.

Good one to mix in with the everydays - Got a bottle of Glendalough single grain and for 10 euro less its massively inferior in my opinion.

odyssey06 wrote: »

I'd second this.
I've only had samples of both but really liked the Method & Madness Single Grain, rrp €50 but think you could up a bottle for €40 on offer before Christmas.

The Glendalough Double Barrel Single Grain didn't make much of an impression on me.

I have a bottle of that there alright. Got it when O'Briens had it for 40.

Lovely stuff alright.

Cosle · 11-02-2021 10:14PM

Insect Overlord wrote: »

Any opinions here on the Writers Tears Double Oak?

Got a bottle of this before Christmas and I found to be an outstanding drop, big fan of it.

Cazale · 11-02-2021 11:02PM

odyssey06 wrote:

All things Kilbeggan over this week...

Some 21 year old Kilbeggan tonight as part of the IWS tasting. Lovely nose and nice vanilla sweetness to it. Discontinued now so hard to come across.

Cazale · 11-02-2021 11:13PM

There will be a limited edition Redbreast release announced in the next couple of weeks. Not part of the Dream Cask range and will be more modestly priced compared to them too.

FileNotFound · 11-02-2021 11:24PM

Cazale wrote: »

There will be a limited edition Redbreast release announced in the next couple of weeks. Not part of the Dream Cask range and will be more modestly priced compared to them too.

Thanks for the heads up - must keep an eye out.

Cazale · 11-02-2021 11:27PM

FileNotFound wrote:

Thanks for the heads up - must keep an eye out.

It'll be announced through the Birdhouse website so sign up if your not a member.

Starlord_01 · 12-02-2021 09:45AM

Friend of mine gave me a bottle of Bushmills 10 YO Single Malt last night - anyone any thoughts on it?

What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

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