What whisk(e)y are we drinking? (Part 2)

TheG0AT · 20-07-2021 12:10PM

Anyone win anything nice in the most recent IWA auction.

I managed to get a Nikka from the Barrel and a Two Stacks Blenders cuts. for €120 inc commissions

Tried the Nikka and i must say it's all kinds of strange, there's peat in there, a lot of sweetness and it's a lovely dram. I'll try another drop tonight and see how it goes.

@Cazale how did you get access to the Boann Tasting? Wouldn't mind giving it a try.

BonnieSituation · 20-07-2021 01:05PM

They're on Irish Malts and boann's website. I think my duty free splurge will be changed to this.

Effects · 21-07-2021 11:40AM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117636535#Comment_117636535

How much was the Nikka?

Is this whiskey going to be discontinued due to the new rules in Japan?

Ginger83 · 21-07-2021 11:47AM

Did a tour of the Drumshanbo distillery and bought a bottle of their single pot still so looking forward to opening it.

Effects · 21-07-2021 11:58AM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117640880#Comment_117640880

Just had a look there, €46. Better than the shop price anyway.

I was asking if it was being discontinued, as I thought it had some scotch in it, but I could be wrong about that.

Effects · 21-07-2021 11:58AM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117640913#Comment_117640913

How was the tour? I think I might have a look some time soon, as I often pass close by and might make a detour.

Ginger83 · 21-07-2021 12:07PM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117640990#Comment_117640990

I enjoyed it. A short tour but plenty of free parking and we got to try two of their gins and the whiskey. They make vodka too and I spotted a deal on the way out where you spend X amount online and get a free ticket for the tour. A bit late then as I'd already spent 150 quid in the gift shop haha

Ginger83 · 21-07-2021 05:47PM

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Would it be a sin to open?

BonnieSituation · 21-07-2021 06:42PM

Nope. Drink it.

I look at my 2018 every evening looking forward to the end of November when I get to open it. :)

Black Sheep · 22-07-2021 06:24AM

Had a look in T2’s whisky section.

The only deal I saw was Glenmorangie Duthac (A travel expression) at 40% off. Below normal retail by a decent margin.

Couple of other odd choices at 20% off like Royal Salute, Scapa.

Pricing in general was significantly worse than off licence prices. Lagavulin 16 was 89 / 109 (Non EU / EU). I LOLd.

Irish whiskey pricing looked more normal but in general it’s a tourist trap.

BonnieSituation · 22-07-2021 01:55PM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117644920#Comment_117644920

RB12 was 36.80 for non-EU. Raging I can't grab it today. The lack of click and collect desk is a bawlls.

Also, a litre of the Hennessy XO is 117. There's bargains there alright.

the beer revolu · 22-07-2021 02:27PM

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Whiskey is made for drinking. How could opening a bottle of whiskey ever be a bad thing?

Open, drink, enjoy.

TheG0AT · 22-07-2021 02:42PM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117640988#Comment_117640988

Don't forget there's a 10% commission on top of that so rounded out at €51 but still a nice price

Effects · 22-07-2021 04:07PM

Yeah, I think it's about 60/65 normally.

I picked up a bottle for around €40 last year in France, but it's still unopened.

Black Sheep · 22-07-2021 09:26PM

Tonight, opened a small bottle of Tormore 17 year old… 46% abv.

Relatively young distillery …Big Industrial effort.

This is a fairly rough and ready 17 year old but it’s complex, like a flawed pal that is irritating but still worth having about.

cloudatlas · 23-07-2021 10:51AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWiih_8kXZs&t=465s

It's not their own juice, is it?

cloudatlas · 23-07-2021 10:52AM

Anybody here investing in whiskey? Interested in stories. I'm aware of a lot of the pitfalls.

Effects · 23-07-2021 01:33PM

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117650669#Comment_117650669

What kind of investing are you talking about?

Bottles, barrels or distillery?

cloudatlas · 24-07-2021 03:35PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117651554#Comment_117651554

Any opportunities whatsoever.

Black Sheep · 24-07-2021 10:14PM

In Portugal for a bit. Took advantage of local pricing, picked up a bottle of Lagavulin 16 and Elijah Craig Small Batch. Not a truly shocking saving compared to Ireland but approximately 32 euro less, not bad.

Johnny Walker, Cardhu and J&B are absolutely everywhere.

Hogzy · 27-07-2021 01:41PM

Posting to rescubscribe to the thread as I have no idea how to do it without posting. The update to boards.ie is shocking!

sceach16 · 27-07-2021 02:03PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117668274#Comment_117668274

Welcome back. I am about the same tech level!🦄 U are not alone..

thejaguar · 27-07-2021 02:09PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117668274#Comment_117668274

You bookmark it right at the top. It's practically invisible.

dingle1969 · 27-07-2021 02:33PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117668453#Comment_117668453

Thanks. I had to setup a new account. Still finding my way around

Daisy 55 · 27-07-2021 02:46PM

Hi Whisky and Whiskey lovers

heading to Edinburgh with the car for a few nights. Am a big fan of Scottish single Malts. Hoping to pick up a few bottles that are in the €40 to €70 price bracket. Have a bit of a collection from a visit in the car to Andora a while back. Some of my favs are The Balvenie, Arbelour, Oban, Talisker. I suppose a few recommendations of ones that I might find hard to get in Ireland or ones that are expensive here that I might pick up cheaper.

thanks

Black Sheep · 28-07-2021 05:26PM

Not many bargains to be had off the shelf in Edinburgh or Glasgow whisky shops, it’s more the greater availability that is appealing really. You can get a lot of single cask bottlings and whatnot, and in general stuff you won’t see in Ireland.

If you want to save money in the Uk versus Ireland then it’s the supermarkets and look for what’s on sale, something usually is. But it’ll be fairly limited compared to what you’ll see on the shelves in a specialist store.

FlubberJones · 28-07-2021 05:35PM

Picked up a bottle of The Irishman single malt on the ferry from the UK on the weekend, think it was 27 euro or something, seems like a decent bargain.

cloudatlas · 30-07-2021 02:49PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117668733#Comment_117668733

Visit Cadenhead's on the Royal Mile they have a collection of 20cl cask strength bottles as well as larger bottles. They also have a nice 12 year old Cooley that you can't get in Ireland.

The Royal Mile Whisky shop has something for all budgets and are very friendly if you ask for advice.

Check the supermarkets for deals before you come over.

If you want to try some stuff head over to the Athletic Arms which is really good value and has a good selection.

Daisy 55 · 31-07-2021 08:40AM

Thanks Cloudatlas, will do.

Technophobe · 01-08-2021 11:09PM

Bunnahabhain for me tonight..

What whisk(e)y are we drinking? (Part 2)

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