What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

Hogzy · 11-03-2021 06:47PM

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Speaking of Lag16... :P

Insect Overlord · 11-03-2021 07:57PM

I'll preface this by saying 1) that I have too many mostly-full bottles in my collection already and 2) that I've posted the same question about most of them in this forum before buying, but anyway!

I've had my eye on Writers Tears Double Oak for a few weeks. I saw one shop selling it for €55 with free delivery but I bought the Drumshanbo that week instead. O'Brien's dropped it to €50 last week but I bought the Ratheadon 1.2.

Would people here say I should pick it up while it's still going for €50?

El Gato De Negocios · 11-03-2021 08:05PM

Lads I forgot completely about the RB 10 launch, is it sold out? Can't find anything on their site to buy it.

odyssey06 · 11-03-2021 08:31PM

cloudatlas wrote: »

Does anyone have experience with Sailor's Home? I see that a lot of bottles are on sale from master of malt.

Havent had it. I see it features in an upcoming beer and whiskey tasting with L Mulligans. Click collect only alas.
https://lmulliganwhiskeyshop.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b62661fa86eafd737b4a4bba8&id=bb1bdeb294&e=75882bf551

LollipopJimmy · 11-03-2021 08:47PM

Insect Overlord wrote: »

I'll preface this by saying 1) that I have too many mostly-full bottles in my collection already and 2) that I've posted the same question about most of them in this forum before buying, but anyway!

I've had my eye on Writers Tears Double Oak for a few weeks. I saw one shop selling it for €55 with free delivery but I bought the Drumshanbo that week instead. O'Brien's dropped it to €50 last week but I bought the Ratheadon 1.2.

Would people here say I should pick it up while it's still going for €50?

Yes, it's delicious

Indestructable · 11-03-2021 08:57PM

El Gato De Negocios wrote: »

Lads I forgot completely about the RB 10 launch, is it sold out? Can't find anything on their site to buy it.

Sold out according to their Facebook. I missed out too

Hogzy · 11-03-2021 09:44PM

Insect Overlord wrote: »

I'll preface this by saying 1) that I have too many mostly-full bottles in my collection already and 2) that I've posted the same question about most of them in this forum before buying, but anyway!

I've had my eye on Writers Tears Double Oak for a few weeks. I saw one shop selling it for €55 with free delivery but I bought the Drumshanbo that week instead. O'Brien's dropped it to €50 last week but I bought the Ratheadon 1.2.

Would people here say I should pick it up while it's still going for €50?

The Double Oak is a lovely whiskey. Id get it over anything from Waterford.

Cazale · 11-03-2021 09:45PM

Powers Johns Lane deconstruction tonight.

L1011 · 11-03-2021 09:49PM

The colour off that sherry cask is immense - you can see why caramel is used so often to try get to that colour when the wood doesn't provide it.

killbillvol2 · 11-03-2021 10:01PM

Cazale wrote: »

Powers Johns Lane deconstruction tonight.

I'm going to wait for the recording. When a tasting finishes at 9 I have a tendency to continue from my own stock!

BonnieSituation · 11-03-2021 10:03PM

Back to an old reliable tonight. Haven't touched a drop of this since long before Christmas.

Still as sweet and smooth as I recall. Will always have it on the shelf.

Ivefoundgod · 11-03-2021 10:10PM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Yes, it's delicious

Hogzy wrote: »

The Double Oak is a lovely whiskey. Id get it over anything from Waterford.

I'd echo these sentiments. Its the nicest of their range outside of the Mizunara Cask Strength IMO. I haven't had the Waterford yet but in terms of value if nothing else the Double Oak is a winner. I almost always have a bottle of it on the go, worth the extra few quid compared to the copper pot IMO.

Cazale · 11-03-2021 10:21PM

L1011 wrote:

The colour off that sherry cask is immense - you can see why caramel is used so often to try get to that colour when the wood doesn't provide it.

The whiskey lives up to its colour. Bit of a cliche but if they bottled this it would be a bestseller.

fmul9798 · 11-03-2021 10:38PM

I'm waiting for them to either replace or collect and refund mine. Sent without box... very disappointing.

adrian522 wrote: »

Bought a bottle of the Drumshambo Inaugural Release from O'Briens, very nicely packaged, be interesting to see how it compares to the standard release. It's an extra €20 more expensive, partially I guess for the novelty/collectible value.

dobman88 · 11-03-2021 10:46PM

fmul9798 wrote: »

I'm waiting for them to either replace or collect and refund mine. Sent without box... very disappointing.

What's the box worth that its worth your while going to that effort over it?

LollipopJimmy · 11-03-2021 11:18PM

I've a box here from the standard version if you'd like it? It's almost the same

Ivefoundgod · 11-03-2021 11:30PM

fmul9798 wrote: »

I'm waiting for them to either replace or collect and refund mine. Sent without box... very disappointing.

dobman88 wrote: »

What's the box worth that its worth your while going to that effort over it?

In fairness if you're paying for the Inaugural Release you want the packaging, that's what makes it. Plus considering I can walk into my local O' Briens right now and pay the same price for one with a box I don't think its unreasonable to return it.

Effects · 11-03-2021 11:38PM

Cazale wrote: »

The whiskey lives up to its colour. Bit of a cliche but if they bottled this it would be a bestseller.

Yeah, but I'd say it would be pricey. It's by far the nicest tasting constituent. And only makes up 8% of the overall whiskey.

I've had the sherry cask that goes into Three Swallows as well, and it was equally as nice. I wouldn't normally be a fan of that one itself.

dobman88 · 11-03-2021 11:55PM

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

In fairness if you're paying for the Inaugural Release you want the packaging, that's what makes it. Plus considering I can walk into my local O' Briens right now and pay the same price for one with a box I don't think its unreasonable to return it.

Fair enough. I've never bought something like that so was a genuine question about the box. I thought it would add value or something?

BonnieSituation · 12-03-2021 12:07AM

After a brief diversion to Hennessy XO land, time to crack out the Lot 40
Brown sugar and caramel to the fore on the nose.

Nice enough alright but not much depth to it. Short on the tongue. My Canadian Rye knowledge is up there with my Islay knowledge though, so I have bugger all to compare it to outside of your classic bourbons and Tennessees.

But as always, free whiskey is the best whiskey.

Technophobe · 12-03-2021 01:30AM

picachu wrote: »

Back onto Ardbeg 10. Hated it at first but love it now. It's great going back to something you really enjoy

Cazale recommended it to me on the basis of my search for nicely Peated whiskey and was underwhelmed by it at first but it has definitely grown on me..

Ivefoundgod · 12-03-2021 01:34AM

dobman88 wrote: »

Fair enough. I've never bought something like that so was a genuine question about the box. I thought it would add value or something?

In the longer term it woud add value, i believe there is a limited element to the inaugural release. I've a bottle and am almost sure its numbered. So for example in a few years time if someone has an unopened bottle with packaging vs. someone with just the bottle there would be a difference. Not sure how much scope there is for collecting Drumshanbo to be honest but i understand the posters annoyance is all.

Technophobe · 12-03-2021 01:40AM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

I had a Connemara Peated last night. Very tasty indeed, not knock your socks off but enjoyable none the less. I will admit I've not had huge exposure to peated stuff, I'd pick up a scotch then buy an Irish instead.

Worth trying a Laphroaig so.
More expensive but a much smoother Peat experience in my opinion..
Connemara always worth having as an option at the less expensive end though I think too

Technophobe · 12-03-2021 01:59AM

Tonight's order was Glenfiddich 15 years old with one ice cube ( don't ask

)
Then Jameson Caskmate Stout Edition, mainly because the bottle is nearly empty so trying to clear room to justify more recent purchases ( not sure to whom though ðŸ€” )

West Cork Glengariff Series Peat charred cask was a new purchase this week along with the Ratheadon, so trying that now before going to sleep..

BonnieSituation · 12-03-2021 02:18AM

Technophobe wrote: »

Tonight's order was Glenfiddich 15 years old with one ice cube ( don't ask )
Then Jameson Caskmate Stout Edition, mainly because the bottle is nearly empty so trying to clear room to justify more recent purchases ( not sure to whom though ðŸ€” )

West Cork Glengariff Series Peat charred cask was a new purchase this week along with the Ratheadon, so trying that now before going to sleep..

I'm actually going to ask about the "one ice cube"... I had an ice incident here tonight. So ice is a talking point.

---

Also, let us know what you think of the Ratheadon.

Cazale · 12-03-2021 09:48AM

Never got the Redbreast 10 yesterday but the missus heard me going on about it and got me one for my birthday next month. Happy days!

the beer revolu · 12-03-2021 02:44PM

I really wish this desire for whiskey in boxes would just go away.
It is pointless extra packaging and cost that provides no purpose whatsoever.

When it comes to cardboard boxes, the bottle usually looks way better than the box, anyway - Waterford being a good example here.

I remember being in the basement of a venue in Glasgow. As cases of single malt came in, it was someone's job to remove each bottle from it's tube and throw the tubes in a big wheelie bin! Such a waste !
And make no mistake, the consumer pays for this nedless packaging whether they want it or not.

KinnegadKid · 12-03-2021 02:46PM

How did u find the XO..?? I have 3 bottles put away for a special occasion....This for Bonniesituation thanks

adrian522 · 12-03-2021 02:52PM

the beer revolu wrote: »

I really wish this desire for whiskey in boxes would just go away.
It is pointless extra packaging and cost that provides no purpose whatsoever.

When it comes to cardboard boxes, the bottle usually looks way better than the box, anyway - Waterford being a good example here.

I remember being in the basement of a venue in Glasgow. As cases of single malt came in, it was someone's job to remove each bottle from it's tube and throw the tubes in a big wheelie bin! Such a waste !
And make no mistake, the consumer pays for this nedless packaging whether they want it or not.

Yep, it's a complete waste, but obviously adds a "premium" element for some distilleries, if they are trying to appeal to collectors or what not.

for me it just goes straight to the Bin as soon as the bottle is opened. I can understand wanting the box if you plan on keeping or gifting the bottle though.

Technophobe · 12-03-2021 03:24PM

BonnieSituation wrote: »

I'm actually going to ask about the "one ice cube"... I had an ice incident here tonight. So ice is a talking point.

---

Also, let us know what you think of the Ratheadon.

Yep I will let you know on the Ratheadon definitely...

Not much of a story around the ice cube really but it is now one of those things with me:)

Generally drink my whiskey neat, occasionally adding a drop of water but mostly just neat..
Glenfiddich was one of my first Speyside whisky experiences all those years ago and is a whisky I like alot and probably have a certain affinity to now...Now, this may be just an ingrained habit/belief at this stage but I just feel it tastes better with one ice cube...
It can't be 2 or 3; always has to be 1:D
So probably not as interesting as you hoped but there you go

What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

Comments