odyssey06 wrote: » The Waterford offerings are hit and miss for me. I wouldnt get too hung up about the age statement... they are trying something different with terroir. The Ratheadon is wonderful, sheestown was v nice. Disappointed with gaia and bannow island. Dunno about Hook Head though.
Scuba_tom wrote: » First time poster, just looking at Waterford Hook Head 1.1. At 75 euro is it worth it? I like to support local but is that just a very expensive 4 ish y.o?
odyssey06 wrote: Disappointed with gaia and bannow island. Dunno about Hook Head though.
Cazale wrote: » Saw one fellas review and he said the gaia was the worst whiskey he ever tried. Tasting notes of mashed potatoes and bread.
Cazale wrote: » The Dubliner Irish Whiskey has collaborated with one of Ireland’s leading craft brewers to create the second batch of The Dubliner Whiskey Beer Cask Series, an exciting, limited edition range, whereby the award-winning Dubliner Irish Whiskey is aged in beer casks, and craft beers in whiskey casks. The Dubliner Irish Whiskey partnered with fellow Dublin neighbour and independent Irish craft brewer, Rascal’s Brewing Co, to produce a cheeky coupling of Dubliner 3yo blend with Rascals Smoked Stout casks, making for a whiskey packed with personality. You will need to be quick though -The Dubliner Irish Whiskey Smoked Stout is a limited edition with fewer than 2,000 bottles on sale, available to customers in Ireland now online from www.thedld.com for €35.
BeerNut wrote: » Spotted this in Molloy's today. A 40% ABV "spirit drink" made from whiskey blended with stout. €39 for a 700ml bottle.
Effects wrote: » I've only had the Ratheadon, and it was lovely. I keep meaning to try another one of theirs, but haven't got around to it yet.
killbillvol2 wrote: » You should be able to get the Ratheadon for 65/70. Better option although I liked the Hook Head.
cloudatlas wrote: » I shared a bottle of Bannow Island 1.1 with a group of whisky pals and nobody loved it they were all miffed at the price and the amount of fuss that had preceded it. Still I will reserve judgement for now but divert my cash flow elsewhere.
Listrydude wrote: » yeah I thoroughly enjoyed the Ratheadon. Bought the Lakefield last week. Nice but not up there with the Ratheadon for me
BonnieSituation wrote: I had a Ratheadon 1.1 last year and demolished the bottle with the FIL (take that Cazale). It truly was a stunning dram, all the more so for such a young drop.
Cazale wrote: » Dot Brewery STACKED 8.2% A foreign extra oatmeal stout that has been aged in Teeling blackpitts peated Irish single malt ex bourbon barrels since Nov 2020. An incredibly approachable, balanced fruity peated Irish whiskey was the launch pad to build off. Created with pale Irish grown, Irish malted barley / brown / chocolate / biscuit / flaked & malted oats & fruity american yeast. A light peated wood fire smoke / silky milk chocolate / hazelnut with a fruity biscuit finish. Out in all great independent off licenses in Ireland Tues 18.05 Oh nice! Was very disappointed with the Teelings Blackpitts but will try pick up a few of these for sure, been looking for a smoked stout to replace the Cleverman turf stout which is not being produced anymore!
BonnieSituation wrote: » I had a Ratheadon 1.1 last year and demolished the bottle with the FIL (take that Cazale). It truly was a stunning dram, all the more so for such a young drop. He then bought the Ballykilcavan 1.1 for us at Christmas which was so so disappointing. I then got a Ratheadon 1.2 and while still delicious, didn't hit the heights of last summer. Now, I'm more than happy to accept the change as being a case of being less than "shock of the new" and hype as it was last summer. I'm also prepared to accept that it's all psychosomatic. But I also wonder, that since I became more active here and started to drink a lot more random stuff that I wouldn't have ordinarily bothered with [looking at you Kilbeggan 8 {sploosh}], whether that has let my tastes slip. Then again, RB12 and John's Lane are still as magnificent... so maybe it's all "up there" * points to head * Are 1.2 and 1.1 different batches or merely different releases? And has anyone had them side-by-side? But to answer your question Tom, if you must get a Waterford, get a Ratheadon. And if you want a special whiskey at that price point I'd be getting a Drumshanbo Inaugural if you can find it.
Scuba_tom wrote: » Picked up dingle no 5 and the new malt as well.
Starlord_01 wrote: » What are peoples thoughts on the new Dingle?
Cazale wrote: » Heaven's Door whiskey have aged a 10 year old Bourbon in redbreast casks for 15 months. Bob Dylan and Redbreast! Two of my favorite things in life. On sale in limited numbers in Ireland in September.
cloudatlas wrote: Ooh I need this. Still waiting for The Chronicles Volume II aswell!
Smurts wrote: » Where did you see it will be available in Ireland? Seems to indicate it’s US only in the press release
Cazale wrote: » The Dubliner Irish Whiskey partnered with fellow Dublin neighbour and independent Irish craft brewer, Rascal’s Brewing Co
cloudatlas wrote: » Copeland have released a blend https://www.irishmalts.com/blended/copeland-merchants-quay-blended-irish-whiskey 40% though.
