What non Whiskey or Rum Spirit (Cognac, Mezcal, Calvados etc) are we drinking?

BeerNut · 19-04-2021 12:02PM

From the press release I took it that it was distilled in Panama and then barrel aged at Blackwater. It's not very clear though.

Salvado Rum €24.99/700ml – Panamanian Anejo Gold Rum distilled in the province of Herrera, one of the biggest sugar cane areas of Panama. After distillation, this rum is aged in ex-bourbon casks once used, so it's getting a strong and clear flavour with a fruity aroma, dry on the palate. On the nose & palate hints of vanilla, molasses and caramel, with a lovely oaked finish coming from the ex-bourbon barrels. This delicious rum is from the multi-award winning Blackwater Distillery.

the beer revolu · 19-04-2021 01:35PM

On the Salvado Rum:

Not distilled by Balackwater or finished.
It is fully distilled and aged in Panama. It's a double distilled Molasses based rum. Ex-Bourbon casks I don't have an age statement.

In my (biased) opinion, it is insanely good value ´@ €25.
I've tasted it beside Havana Club 7YO and thought it held up very well.
I highly recommend this one.

Effects · 19-04-2021 03:06PM

So did you guys just select, import and then bottle it?
You (biased) opinion is making me want to try it now

Cazale · 19-04-2021 03:47PM

the beer revolu wrote:

In my (biased) opinion, it is insanely good value Â´@ â‚¬25. I've tasted it beside Havana Club 7YO and thought it held up very well. I highly recommend this one.

Will have to give it a spin so.

Cazale · 19-04-2021 04:11PM

Brandy – Blind Tasting Event

€42.00

The team at Mother Macs introduce the Third in the Blind Tasting Series – Brandy Tasting. This tasting will be hosted by Mike and James with assistance of a special Guest on the evening of 02nd May at 8pm.

You will receive a tasting box including:

6 Select Brandies (50ml each)
Tasting Card
Live Guided Tasting with access after the event on Facebook & YouTube
The selection has been curated to include 3 main types of aged Brandy and in particular participants will taste:

Cognac
Calvados
Armagnac
Shipping within Ireland is available at a cost of €6 on this product and must be selected at time of purchase.

https://mothermacs.ie/index.php/product/brandy-blind-tasting-event/

BeerNut · 19-04-2021 04:27PM

Effects wrote: »

So did you guys just select, import and then bottle it?

[Sitting on a veranda in Panama]
- See this one?
- Yeah?
- Do you know who'd love it?
- Who?
- Aldi.

the beer revolu · 20-04-2021 09:05AM

Effects wrote: »

So did you guys just select, import and then bottle it?
You (biased) opinion is making me want to try it now

Yes.
I also skillfully brought it to bottling strength with carefully selected proofing liquid!

Effects · 20-04-2021 12:51PM

I didn't mean to sound disparaging when I said "just", in case it came across that way!

the beer revolu · 20-04-2021 02:35PM

Effects wrote: »

I didn't mean to sound disparaging when I said "just", in case it came across that way!

I didn't take it that way at all.

We didn't make it and are in no way trying to claim otherwise. We did "just" source, proof and bottle it!

Cazale · 20-04-2021 03:19PM

Method and Madness gin is on sale for 35 euro in O'Brien's. Picked up 3 bottles of it at that price.

Cazale · 21-04-2021 04:36PM

Couple of tastings from Celtic Whiskey.

Mezcal Los Javis €50

What's in the pack?

6 x 30ml

Join us for a virtual tasting with Los Javis Mezcal! This tasting pack includes samples of the Espadin Joven and Espadin Reposado as well as limited editions Tobala, Mexicano, Salmiana and Cerrudo!

When?

Zoom tasting will take place on Thursday, May 20th at 8pm with Misael Villa from Los Javis in Oaxaca, Mexico and Celtic Whiskey Bar's Luke Crowley Holland.

Jose Cuervo Tequila €35

What's in the pack?

6 x 30ml

Join us this May for a virtual Tequila tasting with Jose Cuervo! This tasting pack features samples of Jose Cuervo Traditional Silver, Traditional Reposado, 1800 Silver, 1800 Reposado, 1800 Anejo, and Reserva de la Familia.

When?

Zoom tasting will take place on Friday, May 14th at 8pm with Oli Pergl, Jose Cuervo Brand Ambassador, and Celtic Whiskey Bar's Luke Crowley Holland.

Black Sheep · 21-04-2021 05:29PM

The Mezcal one looks great!

Cazale · 21-04-2021 07:08PM

Black Sheep wrote:

The Mezcal one looks great!

Yeah looks good. I've signed up to it even though I've yet to get to the last Mezcal tasting they did.

Black Sheep · 22-04-2021 11:43AM

I was also going to ask is Jose Cuervo actually good tequila, I'm never sure what category they fall into. I think the Especial is not good but I kind of bypassed them. In my head they're somewhere around the level of Patron.

I see in that tasting pack there are actually a few 1800 tequilas listed... Didn't know they were related to Jose Cuervo, if they are. I have the 1800 silver and have had the anejo before, they were recommended as "good bang for buck".

irish_goat · 22-04-2021 11:56AM

I was at a wedding in Mexico a few years back with a free bar. I had myself a tequila tasting and tried the 4 on offer. My favourite was Corralejo 99000 Horas. I'm only realising today that it's £75 a bottle. It's aged in whiskey barrels so possibly why I liked it most. I found there wasn't much distinguishing features to most of them other than the amount of alcohol burn. The waiters also couldn't seem to grasp the notion of wanting it in a glass for sipping rather than a shot glass.

Black Sheep · 22-04-2021 12:10PM

The tasting flights in 777 (George's Street, Dublin) are a great way to sample various tequila and mezcal. I don't think it's overly expensive, considering you're in a restaurant. I did one there a while back and it was interest to get a chance to try Casamigos and a few others I wouldn't necessarily buy a bottle of.

The stand-out for me was Montelobos mezcal, which is interesting as it wasn't the most premium I tried. If you are a whisky drinker, and particularly if you like smoky whiskies, this is really highly recommended...

BeerNut · 25-04-2021 02:13PM

the beer revolu wrote: »

I've tasted it beside Havana Club 7YO and thought it held up very well.

This is an audacious claim. Havana Club 7 is pretty much the only rum I enjoy, and I've put the effort in over the years. You can't make a statement like that and not expect repercussions.

So I set up a blindfolded tasting.

The difference is really not huge, and pressed for a preference I picked the Salvado. Scenes.

Bravo, Blackwater!

irish_goat · 26-04-2021 08:46AM

Interesting, I might pick a bottle this week then so. In saying that, Tesco sell Havana Club 7 for £22.

Black Sheep · 26-04-2021 08:51AM

Anyone know where I can get a bottle of Corralejo 99,000 houras in stock in Ireland right now?

limnam · 26-04-2021 10:02AM

irish_goat wrote: »

Interesting, I might pick a bottle this week then so. In saying that, Tesco sell Havana Club 7 for £22.

It's 29.99e usually.

If we take beernuts blind test.

You're potentially getting a nicer product from an Irish company and saving yourself a fiver.

33e in super value

the beer revolu · 26-04-2021 01:54PM

BeerNut wrote: »

Bravo, Blackwater!

Thankyou.

Bravo to the folk in Panama who made it, really.;)

It's nice to know that my comparison wasn't totally biased and deluded!

Hugo_Whoriskey · 26-04-2021 07:43PM

Picked up a bottle this evening, assuming you'd recommend drinking it neat?

the beer revolu · 26-04-2021 07:44PM

Hugo_Whoriskey wrote: »

Picked up a bottle this evening, assuming you'd recommend drinking it neat?

I would.
But at €25 I wouldn't hesitate to mix it up, either!

Hugo_Whoriskey · 26-04-2021 07:48PM

the beer revolu wrote: »

I would.
But at €25 I wouldn't hesitate to mix it up, either!

Lovely, I'll give it a go neat and also a dark and stormy another night. Cheers!

Cazale · 26-04-2021 09:18PM

The Celtic Whiskey Nusbaumer Eau de Vie Tasting scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed till May 26. I never received my pack for it yet so probably for the best.

Effects · 26-04-2021 09:20PM

They didn't have it in the Aldi in Eastwall earlier today. Will try another one in town tomorrow.

the beer revolu · 27-04-2021 09:25AM

Effects wrote: »

They didn't have it in the Aldi in Eastwall earlier today. Will try another one in town tomorrow.

There wasn't a whole lot of it went to the shops.
I suspect that it will come back, though.

killbillvol2 · 27-04-2021 09:23PM

the beer revolu wrote: »

There wasn't a whole lot of it went to the shops.
I suspect that it will come back, though.

Picked up some earlier. I don't know a lot about rum and most of it I've drunk has been when either well on or as a cure. But I know what I like. And I like this.

Hugo_Whoriskey · 27-04-2021 09:35PM

killbillvol2 wrote: »

Picked up some earlier. I don't know a lot about rum and most of it I've drunk has been when either well on or as a cure. But I know what I like. And I like this.

Likewise, it's great. I'll be picking up a second bottle tomorrow, excellent stuff! Now go source more ;-)

killbillvol2 · 27-04-2021 10:10PM

Hugo_Whoriskey wrote: »

Likewise, it's great. I'll be picking up a second bottle tomorrow, excellent stuff! Now go source more ;-)

They had loads where I was. In fact it was almost hidden. Definitely worth picking up another tomorrow.

What non Whiskey or Rum Spirit (Cognac, Mezcal, Calvados etc) are we drinking?

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