fmul9798 wrote: » Drumshanbo inaugural seemed to be sold out by this morning. Ordered one last evening and shipped today apparently, so that's good. I expect it to have the gift box as they don't indicate otherwise.
Cazale wrote: » Any good?
killbillvol2 wrote: » I think I'll grab a bottle of the Ratheadon at that price. The other one that caught my attention was the Drumshanbo Inaugural Release. Anyone got any feedback on that?
ZV Yoda wrote: I received my very decent sized sample in the post this week - with a tasting glass. Not bad for a freebie!
the beer revolu wrote: » The other thing is that their hybrid or column still aren't continuous column still s but are pot stills with a column stuck on top. This is not what the technical file means when it refers to "column still" - what they mean is a Coffey still - a totally different affair. Anyway, Revenue have to sign off on any equipment used in the production of Irish whisky - I wonder if an iStill has been signed off on.
the beer revolu wrote: » I've only tasted the Rathedon. I think it's a really elegant whisky with a lovely depth. I'd also kind of elusive - seems to change every time I drink it. For me, it's good value.
BonnieSituation wrote: » The Ratheadon (1.1 and 1.2) is a lovely drop. Wasn't that into the Ballkilcavan (1.1). Agree with the 'changing taste' comment. Find the same thing with it.
odyssey06 wrote: » I envisage a sitcom worthy plot involving the substitution of a contemporary RB 12 for the contents of the bottle... Reminds me of the classic episode of radio comedy Cabin Pressure where Talisker whisky features as the McGuffin
killbillvol2 wrote: » My cousin has that bottle, still half full. Her father was a committed whiskey drinker until he was told he'd have to give it up due to ill health. He spent his final 12 years on earth drinking gin Nothing I say will persuade her to give it to me despite the fact that nobody in her house drinks whiskey and that her father was the one who introduced me to whiskey. I may have to break in!
odyssey06 wrote: » Haven't had the 1.2 Ratheadon but the 1.1 was fantastic, so assuming simialr quality then yes. A favourable review here.https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=116464945
Cazale wrote: » With the lettering at the end, the seventies style and hints to decade and behind chronologically I'm going to guess a variation of the ten year old. The bottle attached was released in the seventies.
odyssey06 wrote: » O'Briens selling Waterford Ratheadon 1.2 for €65 - think that's the lowest price I've seen for a Waterford release here.https://www.obrienswine.ie/products/waterford-distillery-ratheadon-1-2-70cl They also have: * Roe & Co €30 * Knappogue Castle 14 year old €55 * Tullamore Dew 12 year old €40 * Kilbeggan Pot Still or Small Batch Rye €45 Full list here of their Irish Whiskey Sale@https://www.obrienswine.ie/collections/irish-whiskey-sale
Ivefoundgod wrote: » I've a €20 o' briens voucher from Christmas, been waiting for some sort of sale. Not sure what to go for, have had the knappogue 14 before. Is €45 quid for Waterford too good to pass up?
Insect Overlord wrote: » What's the consensus on this? Worth the price tag?
odyssey06 wrote: » O'Briens selling Waterford Ratheadon 1.2 for €65 - think that's the lowest price I've seen for a Waterford release here.https://www.obrienswine.ie/products/waterford-distillery-ratheadon-1-2-70cl
Mellor wrote: » They seam to offer 3 types. Pot, plated column and hybrid. Although I’m aware the pot/column ones are not the normal type. I figured it wouldn’t count as a pot still. But though column still would be ok. I had a quick look at the technical file and can’t see what excludes it. But it’s not exactly a perfect document. Definitions are a bit loose and leave some holes.
Cazale wrote: » Some great whiskeys tonight. The 12 year old all sherry Bushmills cask strength was my pick. W.D. O'Connell definitely one to keep an eye on.
