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

fmul9798 · 04-10-2023 12:50PM

At the risk of bringing up the whole box debate again… did anyone buy the Johns Lane cask strength ? Did you receive a box/tube with it ?

I received mine from O’Briens but there’s no box. This has happened before where they decided not to include it, but wanted to check if there actually should be one. The regular Johns lane has one, seems odd this wouldn’t..

Insect Overlord · 04-10-2023 01:39PM

I'm expecting one in the post tomorrow. I'll let you know.

Insect Overlord · 05-10-2023 03:58PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121193037#Comment_121193037

No tube or box with mine today. It was well-packaged for delivery, to be fair, but is very understated in terms of display. Quite a simple label for a product that has people excited.

Mark1006 · 05-10-2023 04:12PM

No tube with mine either (ordered from CWS) but I have a feeling I may have seen the regular 12 y/o without tubes in Dunnes recently so I wonder have they been dropped.... might have been the Three Swallows too though.

The whiskey smells wonderful anyway, can't wait to have a tipple tonight.

Black Sheep · 05-10-2023 04:40PM

Any time I have seen the regular 12 year old, it was without a tube, again as above this would be in O'Briens and possibly the Airport (?). I assumed it was across the board.

Citizen Six · 05-10-2023 05:11PM

I'd assume the newish bottle design was to make it stand out on the shelf. So box dropped as a result.

Beanstalk · 06-10-2023 07:29PM

Picked mine up today ar RRP in local office. Delighted bit tough to have to wait

06-10-2023 07:37PM

Has anyone had Redbreast 10yr old? Any thoughts?

SteM · 06-10-2023 07:42PM

Is the CS a limited release?

Knightofcydonia · 06-10-2023 09:56PM

Yes, it was the latest drop from Barrel club.

Super smooth, with a long finish. PX sherry cask is a component of the 10 year old and you can really taste the influence. I really enjoyed it.

Barrel club also provided a PX sherry sample at cask strength of 59%. It was unbelievably good.

Citizen Six · 07-10-2023 02:17PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121202815#Comment_121202815

The original 10 was CS. It was lovely. I finished off one bottle fairly quick, and waiting for a bit to open the second one.

Citizen Six · 07-10-2023 02:25PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121198325#Comment_121198325

I spotted a Three Swallows in a local off licence earlier, and it was in a tube. Anytime I've bought the regular Powers on special, it was without tube.

odyssey06 · 08-10-2023 03:45PM

If there's a particular bottle you can't get locally, there's free shipping today on IrishMalts.com with code SUPERSUNDAY.

They have the Powers 12yo Cask Strength for €90 to name check a recently discussed whiskey.

2011abc · 08-10-2023 06:33PM

Mrs brought home a Black Bush 80/20 from duty free …nice drop …on a par with Sexton or Slane , maybe even better .If you like Black Bush you won’t be disappointed and sure it will work out cheaper !

08-10-2023 07:13PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121210361#Comment_121210361

Ouch, that's not much of a compliment. On par with Slane.

2011abc · 08-10-2023 08:28PM

Ah its alright if you like sherry influenced stuff.

samwise94 · 11-10-2023 06:36PM

Thoughts on Red Spot? I haven’t tried it but I’m away at the minute and came across a bottle cheaper than home at €110

11-10-2023 06:39PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121225045#Comment_121225045

Grand. I didn’t see it as much better than the yellow. But I liked it. But I am a big of a sucker for IDL marketing!

Insect Overlord · 11-10-2023 08:06PM

I only ever fully appreciate Red Spot if I sip it after an inferior whiskey. It doesn't impress me if I go straight into it, but shines through when compared and contrasted with other drinks.

the beer revolu · 12-10-2023 09:04AM

Same for me with red spot. Nice but not as nice as you'd expect compared to yellow spot.

Blue spot, on the other hand, is wonderful, imo.

Olympush · 12-10-2023 09:32AM

Probably my favourite

Citizen Six · 12-10-2023 10:51AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121193037#Comment_121193037

O'Briens told me there's no tubes at the moment, but they will be packaged with tubes at some point in the future.

Beanstalk · 12-10-2023 03:37PM

Has anyone tasted the caks strength yet? any thoughts on it?

Insect Overlord · 12-10-2023 03:49PM

Going to try it tomorrow night side-by-side with the Redbreast 12 c/s and a drop of Blue Spot. Haven't had a drink for a month so looking forward to treating myself. 😁

Black Sheep · 12-10-2023 05:10PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121228927#Comment_121228927

I drank a good bit of the Barrel Club bottling, and it was probably my favourite Irish whiskey of recent years. Truly exceptional depth, a very interesting whiskey. I hope this meets the same standard, I suppose there's no reason it shouldn't.

samwise94 · 12-10-2023 05:34PM

Red, or do you mean Blue?

samwise94 · 12-10-2023 05:37PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121227034#Comment_121227034

Red, or do you mean Blue?

ZV Yoda · 12-10-2023 08:27PM

Red Spot is by far my favourite of the Spots. At €110, I’d pick up two bottles. It can be very hard to find.

Lester_Burnham · 13-10-2023 01:52AM

I dropped into the shop at Midleton Distillery the other day and picked up a John's Lane CS and a Redbreast 10 year old. Neither has a box and, for what it's worth, the cashier told me they don't plan on using boxes going forward.

the beer revolu · 13-10-2023 09:49AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121230606#Comment_121230606

Bravo, IDL 👏

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

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