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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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Cazale

Some new Celtic Whiskey tastings.

Athru Whiskey Tasting €40

4 x 30ml

Join us for a virtual tasting with Athru! This tasting pack features samples of the Athru Keshcorran, Athru Knocknareaar, Athru Annacoona, and a new sample from the next Trilogy!

Nikka €35

4 x 30ml

Join us for a virtual tasting with Nikka Japanese Whisky! This tasting pack features samples of the Nikka Days, Nikka From The Barrel, Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt and The Nikka Tailored.

Writers Tears €27.50

4 x 30ml

Join us for a virtual tasting with Writers Tears! This tasting pack features samples of Writers Tears Copper Pot, Double Oak, Japanese Oak Mizunara Cask Finish, and Florio Marsala Cask Finish!

Cazale

ATHRÚ TASTING AND VIRTUAL DISTILLERY TOUR €48
Thursday 13 May 2021
7:30 pm 9:00 pm
Lough Gill Distillery

Join the founder and visionary behind the Lough Gill Distillery, Dave Raethorne, and head distiller, Ollie Alcorn, for a special all access evening of whiskey and stories. This premium event will include a virtual tasting of the Creation Trilogy of three 14 year old single malt whiskies.

This event will be hosted on Zoom and single malt samples and access details will be posted seven days in advance.

L1011

I worked for David Raethorne for seven years, before he got in to distilling. Visionary would not have described that firm anyway!

Cazale

L1011 wrote:

I worked for David Raethorne for seven years, before he got in to distilling. Visionary would not have described that firm anyway!

Have you or anybody else tried their stuff? Read they are aging stock from Cooley and Drumshanbo.

BonnieSituation

Cazale wrote: »

Have you or anybody else tried their stuff? Read they are aging stock from Cooley and Drumshanbo.

The FIL got me the Annacoona for Christmas.

Have had all three as part of their tasting pack before and was very impressed, with the Annacoona especially. But it was followed by a stout tasting with White Hag so the memories are hazy.

I definitely commented on here at the time back in November.

1901Rory

Cazale wrote: »

Have you or anybody else tried their stuff? Read they are aging stock from Cooley and Drumshanbo.

Had brief tastes of the Annacoona and the Keshcorran. I thought they were good enough without being remarkable, with the Annacoona the better of the two.

The Keshcorran is finished in Hungarian Tokaji casks. The owner (that guy David mentioned earlier probably) told me that he was at a party that the Hungarian ambassador was at, and when they got talking the ambassador suggested he had links that could help provide these casks. That’s how it came about he said. (I didn’t confirm if Fererro Rocher were served at the party)

Hogzy

Anyone crack open their Redbreast 10 yet? Opinions?

BonnieSituation

Hogzy wrote: »

Anyone crack open their Redbreast 10 yet? Opinions?

You first

Hogzy

BonnieSituation wrote: »

You first

Mine was delivered this morning. I havnt been home since so I dont have the bottle in hand! Trying to get a gauge on how good it is! :pac:

Have you opened yours?

killbillvol2

Hogzy wrote: »

Anyone crack open their Redbreast 10 yet? Opinions?

I'd love to but mine's not arriving til Monday.

BonnieSituation

Hogzy wrote: »

Mine was delivered this morning. I havnt been home since so I dont have the bottle in hand! Trying to get a gauge on how good it is! :pac:

Have you opened yours?

Not yet. I'd say it'll be well into the year before it's touched.

the beer revolu

When I get a new bottle of spirits, the first thing I do is open it and taste it - even if it's the morning!
I don't understand waiting. I mean, if you are planning on opening it, just open it!

limnam

the beer revolu wrote: »

When I get a new bottle of spirits, the first thing I do is open it and taste it - even if it's the morning!
I don't understand waiting. I mean, if you are planning on opening it, just open it!

I admire their restraint though :pac:

Cazale

Malt Review have given the Redbreast 10 Year Old 8/10 which is a good review for them. Interesting comparison at the link below between the 1960s bottling and the 2021 version.

https://malt-review.com/2021/03/17/redbreast-10-2021-redbreast-10-1960s/

Redbreast 10 Year Old 59.1% Cask Strength – review

Colour: Vibrant amber with orange hues, noticeably viscous in the glass.

On the nose: It opens distinctly pot still, spice-driven, very little alcohol with a cinnamon-dusted candied apple bite going on. There are intense wood notes, like burning a cedar board for your smoked old fashioned, roasted walnuts before turning quite sweet. The sherry influence is there but quite relaxed, a little hint of leather among the wood notes, with a touch of berries and warm butter-soaked crumble.

In the mouth: Upfront with dark dried & berry fruits with a touch of clawing tannin. The oak spice follows through with a rounded nutty, toasted almond character. The sweeter notes intensify within the aromatics, figs, vanilla & chocolate all flow throughout. The back palate delivers tobacco and a hint of menthol with anise. The texture is rounded & developed delivery both fruits & more herbaceous notes like strawberry leaves. The finish is long, spiceful, almost gregariously warming.

Score: 8/10

Cazale

the beer revolu wrote: »

When I get a new bottle of spirits, the first thing I do is open it and taste it - even if it's the morning!
I don't understand waiting. I mean, if you are planning on opening it, just open it!

I used to do that till I ended up with 20+ open bottles. I need to drink them quicker or buy them slower.

odyssey06

Cazale wrote: »

I used to do that till I ended up with 20+ open bottles. I need to drink them quicker or buy them slower.

I sometimes wonder if the bottle size for these sipping whiskies is too large.
Think a half bottle or 500ml size might sell in larger volumes and ppl would take a punt on them at lower price.
The sample size 5cl is a bit small.
But hard to break ranks with standard bottle size for shelf space etc

Cazale

Another article from Malt Review this time about Waterford Whisky where they give a fairly scathing overview of a few of the first releases.

https://malt-review.com/2021/03/20/waterford-whisky/

Cazale

odyssey06 wrote: »

I sometimes wonder if the bottle size for these sipping whiskies is too large.
Think a half bottle or 500ml size might sell in larger volumes and ppl would take a punt on them at lower price.
The sample size 5cl is a bit small.
But hard to break ranks with standard bottle size for shelf space etc

Bunnahabhain do a 200ml bottle of a number of their releases. A few other Scottish Distilleries do the same or 350ml. Its a good way of getting a proper feel for the whiskey as like you say 50ml doesn't always cut it.

Black Sheep

I took a notion the past couple of days about wanting to try some of the Irish distillers I haven't had a go at. Maybe I can break my thing of believing I am not that into Irish whisky.

Went onto Dick Mack's and ordered samples of Dingle single malt, Dingle pot still, Drumshambo Inaugural release, one of the Waterfords and a few grain whiskies I wanted to try as well.

odyssey06

Cazale wrote: »

Another article from Malt Review this time about Waterford Whisky where they give a fairly scathing overview of a few of the first releases.

https://malt-review.com/2021/03/20/waterford-whisky/

Ratheadon 1.1 gets 4/10?
We must have v different palates.
Was v impressed with that one.

Cazale

The world's most expensive whiskey collectors' set has sold for $2m (€1.68m).

The highly anticipated 'The Emerald Isle Collection' by The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. in Dublin, in partnership with Fabergé is the oldest and rarest triple-distilled Irish single malt in the world. It includes a seven-piece custom-made whiskey set that celebrates the 'Seven Wonders of Ireland'.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/food/arid-40247708.html

the beer revolu

odyssey06 wrote: »

I sometimes wonder if the bottle size for these sipping whiskies is too large.
Think a half bottle or 500ml size might sell in larger volumes and ppl would take a punt on them at lower price.
The sample size 5cl is a bit small.
But hard to break ranks with standard bottle size for shelf space etc

Except so many people get irrationality irate over bottle sizes that veer from the perceived norm and are convinced that they are being ripped off no matter what the price per ml.

BonnieSituation

the beer revolu wrote: »

Except so many people get irrationality irate over bottle sizes that veer from the perceived norm and are convinced that they are being ripped off no matter what the price per ml.

Poor Killowen

murphyebass

Grabbed a couple of bottles of West Cork cask strength.

Really liking it. So much flavour. I’m getting a lot of citrus on the nose. Big mouthfeel and a lovely linger due to the abv.

fmul9798

To O'Briens credit, there was no problem at all, and they sent out the box for it very quickly.

fmul9798 wrote: »

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

Cazale

A whiskey named after Bud Spencer. They do a peated version too. Take my money now!

BUD SPENCER WHISKY - THE LEGEND
In his films, our hero Bud Spencer fights for law and justice around the world. Fearless and unconventional, he paralyzes all scoundrels and criminals. He likes to have a whisky or two. We think he's earned it.

At St. Kilian Distillers we create absolute premium whiskies for a global audience. For our "Bud Spencer - The Legend" we have combined noble bourbon casks from the USA with Italian Amarone red wine casks. Of course in proven St. Kilian "Made in Germany" top quality.

Cheers - we toast with you to Bud Spencer - the legend

killbillvol2

Cazale wrote: »

A whiskey named after Bud Spencer. They do a peated version too. Take my money now!

BUD SPENCER WHISKY - THE LEGEND
In his films, our hero Bud Spencer fights for law and justice around the world. Fearless and unconventional, he paralyzes all scoundrels and criminals. He likes to have a whisky or two. We think he's earned it.

At St. Kilian Distillers we create absolute premium whiskies for a global audience. For our "Bud Spencer - The Legend" we have combined noble bourbon casks from the USA with Italian Amarone red wine casks. Of course in proven St. Kilian "Made in Germany" top quality.

Cheers - we toast with you to Bud Spencer - the legend

The novelty value alone of having a German single malt on my shelf would tempt me to shell out €50.

picachu

Got a bottle of Connemara, i wouldnt be that impressed by it at all. Would have much preferred the Roe and Co... i think it needs to be drank with a good chunk of ice to make it bearable

BeerNut

For any Púca fans, or anyone who missed it last time out, it's back in Aldi either tomorrow or next week, depending on which bit of the press release is correct.

BonnieSituation

BeerNut wrote: »

For any Púca fans, or anyone who missed it last time out, it's back in Aldi either tomorrow or next week, depending on which bit of the press release is correct.

Any sign of any schnakey Kilbeggan 8's lying about?