What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

artanevilla · 02-03-2016 2:17pm #1

I know there's a thread on recommending Whiskeys/Whiskys but there's none on general tasting as far as I can see.

Similar premise to the beer thread, but we'll say month instead of week as drinking a €50/60 bottle of Whiskey/Whisky a week is probably not a good idea...

I picked up a bottle of The Glenlivet Master Distillers Reserve on my travels recently. No age statement.

Not the most complex Whisky in the world. It's quite nice though, smooth and fruity, very strong taste of pears, and a tiny bit of spice. Drank with a splash of water.

dos29 · 02-03-2016 4:17pm

Currently on a Powers 3 Swallows buzz, think it's beautiful.
Might personally be closer to the week than the month mark myself unfortunately!

:o
Dipping into Jameson black barrel as well though.

L1011 · 02-03-2016 5:37pm

Have only bought two bottles since Christmas as I went a bit mad beforehand but as my bottle bin is starting to look a tribute to Fr Jack I'll have to start again soon.

The two were a replacement Black Bush for the conventional drinking shelf and a bottle of Nikka From The Barrel which is exceptional for what it is - not exceptionally dear, 51.4% and Japanese.

Also in the "to be finished" pile is a bottle of Laphroig QA which is interesting - has all the front punch of Laphroig but none of the later tastes really. Probably due to being rather young.

artanevilla · 02-03-2016 6:16pm

L1011 wrote: »

Have only bought two bottles since Christmas as I went a bit mad beforehand but as my bottle bin is starting to look a tribute to Fr Jack I'll have to start again soon.

The two were a replacement Black Bush for the conventional drinking shelf and a bottle of Nikka From The Barrel which is exceptional for what it is - not exceptionally dear, 51.4% and Japanese.

Also in the "to be finished" pile is a bottle of Laphroig QA which is interesting - has all the front punch of Laphroig but none of the later tastes really. Probably due to being rather young.

I keep picking up the Nikka everytime I'm in the airport and then putting it back down. Must get it next time.

Bogsnorkler · 02-03-2016 6:17pm

Been focusing on the low end of the market recently. NAS Tyrconnel is not a patch on the 10 yo stuff, very grassy and young.

Crested Ten is going for 28 euro in Tesco right now, picked up a bottle. For me it is serious value for money, particular relative to a lot of the pot still brands Jameson are pushing at the moment.

Speaking of which I got a gift pack of mini bottles of Redbrest12, Green Spot, Powers Johns Lane and Midelton Barry Crockett. Having never had the Johns Lane or Crockett, I was impressed by the Powers and dissappointed by the Midelton.

Redbrest was the pick still, and would be my go to in that price range (although the Powers JL is a great spicy whiskey, and very different to redbreast).

jester77 · 03-03-2016 11:58am

Switching between a Laphroaig 18 and Lagavulin 16, as well as a Highland Park 18 and a Hibiki Harmony blend. Want to pick up something from a sherry cask this month (maybe a Balvenie 15). Picked up a Teeling single malt last week, but I haven't opened it yet.

RasTa · 03-03-2016 2:38pm

Heading to Japan in 6 weeks or so. What should I be bringing back?

jester77 · 03-03-2016 2:48pm

RasTa wrote: »

Heading to Japan in 6 weeks or so. What should I be bringing back?

I had a bottle of Nikka Taketsuru 17 before the xmas, one of the nicest whiskeys I've had in a long time. Can recommend that if you can find it.

Into The Blue · 03-03-2016 2:50pm

am half way through a bottle of Tomatin 12yr.
someone regifted it to me at the christmas house party.

Extremly smooth, prob due to sherry finishing, gorgeous spice aftertaste.

Highly recommended, (especially if you can get it for free!!!!

)

Slattsy · 07-03-2016 2:28pm

Picked up the Teelings Single Malt recently.

It is nice, just not sure it deserves the hype its been getting.

For in or around the same price you can get Green Spot / Redbreast 12 / Powers John Lane which in my eyes all 3 blows the Teeling out of the water.

Geuze · 07-03-2016 4:03pm

Bogsnorkler wrote: »

Crested Ten is going for 28 euro in Tesco right now, picked up a bottle. For me it is serious value for money, particular relative to a lot of the pot still brands Jameson are pushing at the moment.

I agree.

CT is a great whiskey for the price.

I pay 4.00 in pubs.

It was 30 in DS at Xmas, so 24 after vouchers. Great deal.

jester77 · 07-03-2016 4:16pm

Slattsy wrote: »

Picked up the Teelings Single Malt recently.

It is nice, just not sure it deserves the hype its been getting.

For in or around the same price you can get Green Spot / Redbreast 12 / Powers John Lane which in my eyes all 3 blows the Teeling out of the water.

I tried it for the first time this weekend. It grew on me, slightly too sweet for my liking.

brinty · 08-03-2016 10:31pm

Going between
Teelings single malt
Jameson black barrel
Green spot

Have to get into scotch yet, have been told to try some speysides

Have unopened Jim Beam and Jim Beam maple too but I'll leave then be for now

Slattsy · 08-03-2016 10:49pm

Try a Glendronach. Lovely scotch to start off with imo.

cd07 · 08-03-2016 10:49pm

Loving the greenspot at the moment and for something a wee bit different iv been having the odd talisker 10 year, very peaty but i like the different contrast

artanevilla · 09-03-2016 10:33pm

I'm also sipping a Jura Superstition.

It's lightly peated so it's a bit smokey but not much.

Quite spicy and I get a very heavy pepper off it, put a bit more water than usual in to lighten it up.

shanel23 · 15-03-2016 2:58pm

Teeling single grain - on special at O'Briens for 40€ - beautifully smooth whiskey in my view . May pick up another before the price goes back up .

Just finished off a bottle of Power's 12 year old - nice Xmas present

- lasted well .

brinty · 15-03-2016 3:06pm

Cardhu 12 year old
Lovely taste
On offer in Dunnes for €45

buck65 · 16-03-2016 2:30pm

Yellow Spot, Powers John Lane, Redbreast 21 recently. All in danger of running out I'm afraid.

fret_wimp2 · 23-03-2016 12:51pm

Finishing off a few bottles to make room.

Greenspot chateau leoville barton - that will be replaced immediately.
Powers Signature Release - this is nice but will probably go for the 12 next.
Jonnie Walker Black - Got it for 40 quid on sale, big let down but still drinkable.

brinty · 23-03-2016 1:04pm

Picked up a bottle of Yellow spot on Friday for €70 in O'Briens might not open it until I get moved into my new house whenever that may be.

Alos been kidding myself for a month. Thought I'd picked up a bottle of teelings single malt.. Its single grain, still a lovely smooth whiskey and almost half finished. Might pick up another bottle when I can afford whiskeys again..

Or I've cleared the backlog of
Jameson Black Barrell
Cardhu 12 yo
Green Spot

Flex · 29-03-2016 12:50pm

I didn't realise how much whiskey Id accumulated til I moved into a new place and laid it all out :P

Have a Redbreast 15 YO and Powers Johns Lane that Im dipping in and out of at home at the moment. Love the whole Redbreast range, theyre just great. Johns Lane with a couple of cubes of ice in it on a Friday evening is excellent too

Friend was in Midleton distillery in February and got me a Jameson Black Barrel Cask Strength (59% abv I think). Its absolutely lovely (altho regular Black Barrel is a favourite of mine, so not surprising), had 2 drinks of it, trying to make it last tho!

Have Teelings single malt which I think is alright but wont be rushing out to get more... I didn't like the single grain. I had Tyrconnel single malt in that new whiskey bar in Killarney that Celtic Whiskey Shop own over the weekend and liked it, so Ill get that or Tullamore single malt (someone here recommended it) next time Im looking for a single malt, unless someone can recommend another one?

brinty · 29-03-2016 1:01pm

Flex wrote: »

I didn't realise how much whiskey Id accumulated til I moved into a new place and laid it all out :P

Have a Redbreast 15 YO and Powers Johns Lane that Im dipping in and out of at home at the moment. Love the whole Redbreast range, theyre just great. Johns Lane with a couple of cubes of ice in it on a Friday evening is excellent too

Friend was in Midleton distillery in February and got me a Jameson Black Barrel Cask Strength (59% abv I think). Its absolutely lovely (altho regular Black Barrel is a favourite of mine, so not surprising), had 2 drinks of it, trying to make it last tho!

Have Teelings single malt which I think is alright but wont be rushing out to get more... I didn't like the single grain. I had Tyrconnel single malt in that new whiskey bar in Killarney that Celtic Whiskey Shop own over the weekend and liked it, so Ill get that or Tullamore single malt (someone here recommended it) next time Im looking for a single malt, unless someone can recommend another one?

Could do worse than try a Cardhu 12 year old
Nice smooth single malt..

I'm sure the more experienced drinkers will have better advice for you on single malts as I'm new to this whisky/ whiskey thing

cruhoortwunk · 01-04-2016 11:14am

Anyone tried Irishman single malt? Any good? Distilled by Carlow distillery that does Writers Tears.
https://www.obrienswine.ie/spirits/spirits/irish-whiskey/irishman-single-malt-70cl.html
https://www.obrienswine.ie/spirits/spirits/irish-whiskey/irishman-12-year-old-70cl.html

lord lucan · 01-04-2016 11:57am

cruhoortwunk wrote: »

Anyone tried Irishman single malt? Any good? Distilled by Carlow distillery that does Writers Tears.
https://www.obrienswine.ie/spirits/spirits/irish-whiskey/irishman-single-malt-70cl.html
https://www.obrienswine.ie/spirits/spirits/irish-whiskey/irishman-12-year-old-70cl.html

The standard single malt is beautiful and better than the 12 IMO.

L1011 · 01-04-2016 12:23pm

cruhoortwunk wrote: »

Distilled by Carlow distillery that does Writers Tears.

All current stock is Cooley-made for both those products.

Bought a Yellow Spot with the intent of some Good Friday sacrilege and havne't opened it yet.

Slattsy · 01-04-2016 1:11pm

Hurry up and open the Yellow Spot - its glorious.

brinty · 01-04-2016 1:38pm

L1011 wrote: »

All current stock is Cooley-made for both those products.

Bought a Yellow Spot with the intent of some Good Friday sacrilege and havne't opened it yet.

I got one two weeks ago, will open when I move into my new house

lord lucan · 01-04-2016 1:49pm

L1011 wrote: »

All current stock is Cooley-made for both those products.

Bought a Yellow Spot with the intent of some Good Friday sacrilege and havne't opened it yet.

The Irishman single malts are from Bushmills.

NyOmnishambles · 01-04-2016 2:19pm

Had a glass of Teelings Single Malt last night in the newly opened T O'Brennan's

with a small drop of water I found it a lovely smooth drink with a nice scent and flavour

cruhoortwunk · 01-04-2016 2:59pm

L1011 wrote: »

All current stock is Cooley-made for both those products.

Didnt know that. Have they moved production facility then or just using extra space in Cooley temporarily?

L1011 · 01-04-2016 4:15pm

cruhoortwunk wrote: »

Didnt know that. Have they moved production facility then or just using extra space in Cooley temporarily?

No, they never had their own production facility at all until recently (in fact it may not even be open yet). There were only 3 distilleries in Ireland from the late 80s until about five years ago!

Pretty much every bottle currently on sale of every brand that isn't Bushmills or an Irish Distillers brand is made at Cooley but there are exceptions even within the same brand sometimes. There's some stuff made at Kilbeggan around but not sure what else.

lord lucan wrote: »

The Irishman single malts are from Bushmills.

And there's one of those exceptions

Point, rather diminished, still stands - the current stocks aren't made in Carlow!

lord lucan · 01-04-2016 6:52pm

L1011 wrote: »

No, they never had their own production facility at all until recently (in fact it may not even be open yet). There were only 3 distilleries in Ireland from the late 80s until about five years ago!!

They had their first spirit run over Easter so nearly ready to begin production of their own spirit.

Flex · 02-04-2016 6:52pm

cruhoortwunk wrote: »

Anyone tried Irishman single malt? Any good? Distilled by Carlow distillery that does Writers Tears.
https://www.obrienswine.ie/spirits/spirits/irish-whiskey/irishman-single-malt-70cl.html
https://www.obrienswine.ie/spirits/spirits/irish-whiskey/irishman-12-year-old-70cl.html

NyOmnishambles wrote: »

Had a glass of Teelings Single Malt last night in the newly opened T O'Brennan's

with a small drop of water I found it a lovely smooth drink with a nice scent and flavour

I was in London yesterday, grabbed a bottle of Tyrconnell Single Malt in the airport for £18.99 (think it retails for about €38) having tried it earlier in the week. Just opened it this evening and think its lovely, really nice and smooth. I prefer it to the Teelings Single Malt, so may be worth a look if youre looking for another Irish single malt! Havent had the Irishman yet tho

limnam · 04-04-2016 10:47pm

Treated myself to a dram or two last night

Green Spot Chateau Léoville Barton, I see in April's edition of whiskey magazine this has won best pot still. I'll have to check if it was only up against pot stills released in 2015. Nice to see the win but I would have given the nod to powers three swans release and redbreast sherry cask limited edition would have edged in there also.

fret_wimp2 · 04-04-2016 11:07pm

limnam wrote: »

Treated myself to a dram or two last night

Green Spot Chateau Léoville Barton, I see in April's edition of whiskey magazine this has one best pot still. I'll have to check if it was only up against pot stills released in 2015. Nice to see the win but I would have given the nod to powers three swans release and redbreast sherry cask limited edition would have edged in there also.

I have a bottle of greenspot CLB & of RedBreast mano a lamh. Both are outstanding but If i had to pick one it would be the greenspot CLB.

The redbreast is a total cherry monster and quite Moorish to a point after which it starts to feel a little heavy. I could drink the CLB all night, if i could afford to!

shanel23 · 05-04-2016 11:16am

Opened up a bottle of Powers 3 swallows at the weekend . Incredibly smooth and crisp. Was on special in O'Briens for 40€ and fantastic value for the price .

Will be down in Midleton over the weekend and may just have to pick up another bottle .

Also will be nice to see if there is anything new at the distillery .

artanevilla · 30-04-2016 9:49pm

I picked up a bottle of Bowmore Black Rock a while ago, took a little taste, didn't like it, put it on the shelf and forgot about it.

I decided to give it another try and am turned back onto it.

Best sipped without any water I think, smoke and toffee the two dominant flavours.

L1011 · 30-04-2016 9:58pm

You've just reminded me that I've a long opened (12+ months at least) bottle of Bowmore 15 shoved in the back of the cupboard. I don't like leaving stuff open that long so I think it'll be making an appearance this weekend!

OldRio · 01-05-2016 9:50am

I was up in Enniskillen last week and grabbed a bottle of Connemara single malt. £24 in Asda. Lovely stuff. Smooth and smokey.
They had a number of bottles of redbreast. £40. I shall be purchasing on my return.
Happy days.

artanevilla · 01-05-2016 4:43pm

L1011 wrote: »

You've just reminded me that I've a long opened (12+ months at least) bottle of Bowmore 15 shoved in the back of the cupboard. I don't like leaving stuff open that long so I think it'll be making an appearance this weekend!

If it survived 15 years in the barrel it'll survive a year in the press!

smurf492 · 08-05-2016 1:09am

Bottle of Jim Beam...not fancy but I'm happy :-D

readytosnap · 08-05-2016 1:16am

Jack Daniel's Silver select mm mmm mmmmmm

Pinch Flat · 08-05-2016 1:19am

Cardhu 12 year old speyside for me. Picked it up on the Costa for €24. I was in the duty free in Malaga earlier - It's whisk(e)y heaven there. I had already bought some Hendricks and a Torres 10 year old brandy, so had enough.

brinty · 08-05-2016 1:19am

smurf492 wrote:

Bottle of Jim Beam...not fancy but I'm happy :-D

Thinking if polishing off the green spot

Flex · 09-05-2016 9:19am

shanel23 wrote: »

Opened up a bottle of Powers 3 swallows at the weekend . Incredibly smooth and crisp. Was on special in O'Briens for 40€ and fantastic value for the price .

Will be down in Midleton over the weekend and may just have to pick up another bottle .

Also will be nice to see if there is anything new at the distillery .

Got a bottle of this myself a week or so back and completely agree. Had had a measure out in town before, but its lovely, very smooth and lovely flavour from it. Goes superbly with Black Barrel I think, another favourite of mine

smurf492 · 09-05-2016 10:26pm

Noticed tonight that Dunnes have started to sell Wild Turkey for 33 euro...pity its a school night:-D

limnam · 09-05-2016 11:30pm

couple of drams of Redbreast 21 for the sons birthday

What a nose on this, I could sniff this for hours.

brinty · 10-05-2016 8:25am

smurf492 wrote: »

Noticed tonight that Dunnes have started to sell Wild Turkey for 33 euro...pity its a school night:-D

Tesco generally have it for €28

smurf492 · 10-05-2016 10:41am

brinty wrote:

Tesco generally have it for â‚¬28

Must keep a lookout, haven't seen it in my local tesco...

Flex · 10-05-2016 3:25pm

limnam wrote: »

couple of drams of Redbreast 21 for the sons birthday

What a nose on this, I could sniff this for hours.

Lucky sod....

Have the 12 and 15 YO at home. The whole Redbreast range is super, but haven't been able to make up a good enough excuse to get the 21. Had a measure of it a few weeks ago in town and it was incredible, want to get a bottle soon

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