What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

Psychlops wrote: »

Hi all, buying Connemara 12 yr next week for my birthday, is it peatier than the regular Connemara? Love Connemara peated Whiskey. Thanks.

I tried them side by side recently enough, and as Cazale said, the peat seems slightly subtler, but I think it's just that it's more refined/rounded from the extra aging.

L Mulligans are back in action. Sold out within a couple of minutes.

Next up for our tasting events is a tour of 6 of our favourite Islay whisky distilleries. Whilst we have explore various Islay whiskies over the last few years this is the first time that we will have all the traditionally peated distilleries under one tasting.

Friday 5th March 7:30 p.m. via Zoom

On the night we will taste

Ardbeg Wee Beastie
Bowmore 15 year old
Caol Ila Distillers Edition
Lagavulin 8 year old
Laphroaig Select
Port Charlotte 10 year old.

Cazale wrote: »

Not a bad one to start off with. Let us know what you think.

Not bad no but unfortunately for me I've tried them all before, albeit it was 2019 cask strength I had. I've half bottles of the Double Oak and Copper Pot on the go as well. Still it'll be interesting to hear Bernard Walsh who I believe is doing the talk.

Was in Dunnes & I saw Teachers Scotch, it said it is peaty, how true is that? would it be peatier than Connemara?

Psychlops wrote: »

Was in Dunnes & I saw Teachers Scotch, it said it is peaty, how true is that? would it be peatier than Connemara?

It has a definite peat or smokiness to it.
A quick google suggests it has about same ppm.

I enjoy a glass of it every now and then as a 'digestif' after a big meal.
Teachers, ice, lime wedge, 7up or ginger ale.
Tames a bit of its roughness but still has a bite to it.

But wouldnt be keen on it straight.

Finished off the miniature pack last night with the Redbreast 12. Drank the MVR Barry Crockett last Sunday, Powers John Lane on Tuesday, Green Spot on Friday and the RB12 last night then.

I'd rate them in order of preference, MVR BC, RB12, PJL and GS. Not sure what it was about thr green spot but I struggled to drink it, just did not taste nice to me at all. The John Lane was a little too peppery for me, it was good and id happily drink a gifted bottle but I wouldnt buy a bottle. Redbreast was just so easy to drink, I've had it a few times and I really enjoy it, could be a dangerous bottle to have on the shelf. The BC was excellent as I said in another post, still trying to convince myself to pull the trigger mind.

I'd have no hesitation buying that pack again though. Did someone else say the BC alone is €25 for that little bottle so 35 quid the lot is incredible value.

dobman88 wrote: »

Finished off the miniature pack last night with the Redbreast 12. Drank the MVR Barry Crockett last Sunday, Powers John Lane on Tuesday, Green Spot on Friday and the RB12 last night then.

I'd rate them in order of preference, MVR BC, RB12, PJL and GS. Not sure what it was about thr green spot but I struggled to drink it, just did not taste nice to me at all. The John Lane was a little too peppery for me, it was good and id happily drink a gifted bottle but I wouldnt buy a bottle. Redbreast was just so easy to drink, I've had it a few times and I really enjoy it, could be a dangerous bottle to have on the shelf. The BC was excellent as I said in another post, still trying to convince myself to pull the trigger mind.

I'd have no hesitation buying that pack again though. Did someone else say the BC alone is €25 for that little bottle so 35 quid the lot is incredible value.

Yeah, DrinksHero are selling a 50ml bottle of the BC for €25.

You're not wrong about the RB12 mind you.

Spare bottle of it now sitting in the press ready to jump into action at a moment's notice when its brother is empty, which will be soon enough.

FFS, I will buy the Kilbeggan NAS!

Deagol wrote: »

Anyone any opinion on the RB27? Thinking of getting one - primarily to look at as I have to admit as I doubt I'd get the courage to drink much of it without crying at the cost

Why else would you buy it only to drink it? It's a core release so if you're thinking of it as an 'investment', forget about it.

Psychlops wrote: »

Just drink the feckin thing

Once we get those keys it's getting cracked open

Quite new to whiskey drinking, got a bottle of Power for valentines so am making my way through that at the moment, liking it, and i think i prefer it over Jameson. I'm not very good at picking up the subtle notes or anything like that though.

Next on the list to get either Teeling or Sexton.

etxp wrote:

Quite new to whiskey drinking, got a bottle of Power for valentines so am making my way through that at the moment, liking it, and i think i prefer it over Jameson. I'm not very good at picking up the subtle notes or anything like that though.

Welcome to the thread and whiskey. You'll be drinking single cask redbreasts before you know it.

etxp wrote: »

Quite new to whiskey drinking, got a bottle of Power for valentines so am making my way through that at the moment, liking it, and i think i prefer it over Jameson. I'm not very good at picking up the subtle notes or anything like that though.

Next on the list to get either Teeling or Sexton.

Powers is a great one to have in the cabinet especially for an Irish coffee or just an easy mix as well.

Given the Sexton is Bushmills stock, you'd be well placed to pick up a bottle of Bushmills (White Label) or Black Bush, which are gateway drugs. Especially if they're on offer.

Someone else on here can recommend some Teeling for you.

Roe+Co gets a lot of love here as an easy sipper, so no harm in grabbing that either.

Cazale wrote: »

Welcome to the thread and whiskey. You'll be drinking single cask redbreasts before you know it.

Watch this (dangerous) fúcker. He'll have you pining over Bunnabhainn, Lagavulin and Octomore in no time.

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Given the Sexton is Bushmills stock, you'd be well placed to pick up a bottle of Bushmills (White Label) or Black Bush, which are gateway drugs. Especially if they're on offer.

Yep and Black Bush is €25-€26 in Tesco & O'Briens at the moment, I'd get that now rather than waiting for Sexton (rrp €40) to possibly come on offer.

BonnieSituation wrote:

Watch this (dangerous) fúcker. He'll have you pining over Bunnabhainn, Lagavulin and Octomore in no time.

You don't need much persuasion yourself.

etxp wrote: »

Quite new to whiskey drinking, got a bottle of Power for valentines so am making my way through that at the moment, liking it, and i think i prefer it over Jameson. I'm not very good at picking up the subtle notes or anything like that though. Next on the list to get either Teeling or Sexton.

Keep an eye out for the Midleton Pot Still miniatures set.

It has 4 premium Irish whiskies:

• 1 x 5cl Redbreast 12 Year Old
• 1 x 5cl Green Spot SPS
• 1 x 5cl Powers John's Lane 12 Year Old
• 1 x 5cl Midleton Barry Crockett

Dunnes, O'Briens, some Supervalus and off licences stock it.
Dunnes is usually cheapest I think.

https://ie.irishmalts.com/single-pot-still/whiskeys-of-midleton-single-pot-still-gift-set-4-x-5cl