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

Black Sheep · 20-12-2022 07:32PM

Haha amazing!

embraer170 · 20-12-2022 07:48PM

I am very new to whiskey but really really enjoying a bottle of Writers Tears these days.

Tried a West Cork bog oak charred cask and enjoyed it a bit less. On my list for the coming weeks (recommended by a friend) is a Tullamore Dew 13 years Rouge, Dubliner 10 year, and a Teufelswhiskey.

Beanstalk · 20-12-2022 08:27PM

Sounds like your journey is already well underway!

DARK-KNIGHT · 20-12-2022 11:07PM

Is there a way to purchase whiskey from England or Scotland and have it delivered here reasonable price

the beer revolu · 20-12-2022 11:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120019980#Comment_120019980

The only legal way is if you accompany the product yourself.

blingrhino · 21-12-2022 06:35PM

Friday night treats

blingrhino · 21-12-2022 06:37PM

Just received a bottle of 21 year old Teelings rising single malt limited edition.

Fabulous presentation box - anyone tried it here ?

1901Rory · 22-12-2022 03:09PM

Christmas present to myself has arrived from Finedrams. I have tasted the Compass Box Artist Blend before and liked it. I’ve never had a Mortlach so interested to see how i fare with that.

The Signatory Ben Nevis purchase was prompted by a sample of Ben Nevis 10yo that I had and jaysus it was something different. It had some boladh on it - cabbage and Brussels sprouts, sulphur, lighter fuel and singed Styrofoam too. The taste was a world apart and reminded me of a Springbank. A real Edward Scissorhands whisky: off-putting and bizarre initially but it later reveals sweet hidden depths. So, looking forward to seeing if this IB holds up.

fmul9798 · 23-12-2022 12:09AM

Sticking with pre-Christmas drams (for me, not daily sippers, not insanely old or difficult to get again), and I have to say, Fercullen 8 is a decent drop. I have plenty of others lined up for the landmark day and wasn't expecting too much from this one, but a very pleasant dram.

2011abc · 23-12-2022 09:59PM

Just got the Lidl / Dundalgan / West Cork 5x50ml gift set . It’s €20 and if you’re tempted I’d urge you not to . Their spirit is not maturing well at all in my opinion :-(

Black Sheep · 23-12-2022 10:27PM

Redbreast Christmas edition.

An exceptionally good whisky that's drinkable with no added water even at the high ABV.

I think it's different enough to the core range that it should please those who were concerned it would be anticlimactic. A step up from all but the older age statements too, I would say.

Cazale · 23-12-2022 10:30PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120030152#Comment_120030152

Oooo very nice. I wonder will they ever release this more widely or will it remain a once off barrel club exclusive.

Cazale · 23-12-2022 10:32PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120030075#Comment_120030075

I was tempted a couple of times with this but I've never been impressed with anything they have done. A very poor man's Cooley or Great Northern.

odyssey06 · 23-12-2022 10:36PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120030075#Comment_120030075

I was tempted but I find their output to be more miss than hit.

2011abc · 23-12-2022 11:08PM

And the Cooley/Northern Distillery stuff was grand :-(

flended12 · 24-12-2022 08:16AM

Was gifted a bottle of Natterjack Whiskey, anyone every had it before?

Black Sheep · 24-12-2022 08:43AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120030710#Comment_120030710

Yes, quite liked it. Virgin oak finish, it's very clean. I think there's some bourbon style element to the makeup as well that sets it apart.

Beanstalk · 24-12-2022 02:27PM

Got my hands on a Púca Single Grain in Aldi today for my father in law. He likes lighter whiskies so though that would be a good one.

HenryCase · 25-12-2022 03:44PM

Opened a Paul John Oloroso for Christmas Day. I tried this at a tasting a year ago and loved it. Been looking forward to opening but not that impressed. Will have another dram later and might leave it for a while, maybe needs time to open up

Black Sheep · 25-12-2022 06:41PM

I had a sample of that lately and it was super... Hope you are happier with it down the line.

Gifted a Lagavulin special release for 2022 today... "flames of the phoenix", 12 year old 57.3% abv.

HenryCase · 25-12-2022 07:43PM

It could also be the taste buds not quite being there as still testing positive for Covid. I always open something new on Christmas Day though so couldn't break that tradition!

Black Sheep · 25-12-2022 08:48PM

Undoubtedly could be a factor.

Hope you feel better.

Having a Glendronach 12 now, opened from last week.

HenryCase · 25-12-2022 09:20PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120033607#Comment_120033607

Nice. Had it before and a perfect Christmas Day whiskey!

ablelocks · 25-12-2022 09:39PM

about to open a bottle of Foxes Bow - had a taste instore and thought it was really nice.

the beer revolu · 25-12-2022 10:47PM

Still good,if a bit sideways.

kuang1 · 26-12-2022 03:52AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120033809#Comment_120033809

Have a bottle of this on the shelf... Unopened.

Have a big anniversary coming in February and have earmarked this to be part of the celebration.

Really looking forward to it.

kuang1 · 26-12-2022 11:15AM

Opened a bottle of Blue Spot (3rd batch) and Gold Spot yesterday with a couple of close pals.

Reviewing the scene this morning is telling...

Blue Spot is almost empty, Gold spot is still 2/3rds full!

Having never tasted either before yesterday, I might have expected the opposite.

But there ya go!

Blue Spot is bloody delicious.

the beer revolu · 26-12-2022 11:41AM

The brief taste I had of Blue Spot left me thinking that it's by far the most interesting tasting spot, although I haven't tried Gold yet.

odyssey06 · 26-12-2022 11:41AM

Friday night was the secret santa samples - Glenallachie 10 cs and Craigallachie 13.

Christmas Eve - JJ Corry Hanson. Got a mini as a gift. Very nice, light mix of grain whiskeys

Christmas Day - MVR 2018. The BiL got a bottle as a gift and he isnt a whiskey drinker. Lovely drop.

For tonight - TBD I got some miniature sets as gifts. I got the Midleton miniature set so maybe Barry Crockett. Also got a Jack Ryan mini set. Dont know too much about their whiskey but have had a few in Beggars Bush over the years so might try their 'Haddington'.

Also a handy Two Stacks 'Dram in a Can' 100ml... which I would love to open on a plane or boat sometime.

Cazale · 26-12-2022 05:51PM

The missus got myself and the father in law tickets for the Whiskey Live Saturday afternoon session. If anyone is around then let me know and I'll have a whiskey with you.

I also got a voucher for Master of Malt. I might get myself some Indian whiskey or a nice bourbon out of it for a change.

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

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