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What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

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    #9782
    Cazale
    Registered Users Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭Cazale


    irish_goat wrote:
    I would have said the opposite, Shandon Stout was just about the only decent beer Fran Well produced (aside from a few one offs).

    I could get Chieftain IPA in most pubs in our town obviously helped by its coors connection. It was a nice change from the usual taps so I've developed a taste for it. Had some nice beers and pizzas down in their brewery in cork.


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    #9783
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users Posts: 16,758 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    Cazale wrote: »
    The father in law is subjecting me to this stuff. Hint of toffee apple he says. Hint of ****e off it.

    Have you considered the possibility that your FIL is pulling the absolute piss out of you??;)


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    #9784
    Nijmegen
    Registered Users Posts: 3,086 ✭✭✭Nijmegen


    Black Sheep wrote: »
    Wild Turkey101

    “Hot” at 50% and under 45 euro. But lacking the chewyness of my benchmark bourbon these days, Eage Rare.

    It’s good, but I won’t be buying a second bottle.

    Absolutely love WT 101. It's very different to Eagle Rare, a lot more rye spice in WT. If you like the 101, Wild Turkey Rare Breed takes it up a notch. I wouldn't be without a bottle these days!

    Eagle Rare is also excellent and is another bottle I always grab when I see it. A ten year old product from Buffalo Trace distillery that shares its mash bill with EH Taylor and Stagg Jnr among other €120+ bottles. Much sweeter than WT 101.

    A lot of bourbons suffer from price gauging these days (and of course you'd cry if you saw what a no excise, no tariff bottle of something like WT 101 retails for in the US....) and the pricing from Irish retailers seems to bear no resemblance to the relative pricing in the US, even accounting for ABV.

    Looking at one retailer that in fairness has a consistently broad bourbon selection, for example Elijah Craig Small Batch (47%) goes for €89 vs €43 for WT 101. In the US, you'd find WT 101 (50.5%) for $25-30 and EC SB for $30 (depending on where you are). Something like EC SB is a lovely drop, but I just couldn't justify dropping that kind of money on it, twice WT 101. And then something like Eagle Rare is actually pretty spot on - $40-45 and a not dissimilar price difference in Ireland. Maybe it's BT and WT controlling their distribution better? High hype bourbons like Stagg Jr. can be found for €120 here, $100 in the US and most often on the secondary market for more (and I've seen that price across multiple retailers).

    Anyway... I'll be wanting a bottle of bourbon tonight after that.


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    #9785
    Black Sheep
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 3,032 Mod ✭✭✭✭Black Sheep


    I've bought the Elijah Craig small batch and the 12 year old, I just wait until I'm going through Dublin airport on an outside EU trip and then I grab them at the lower price. But ... yeah.... that tactic hasn't been used in a while, for obvious reasons!

    I was originally going to buy the Rare Breed in lieu of the 101 but I read a number of reviews convincing me that the 101 was actually the better of the two even at the less premium placement. If there is a heavier body on the Rare Breed I regret not going for it now, but I didn't think the 101 would be a thin as it seems, at 50% abv.


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    #9786
    dobman88
    Registered Users Posts: 6,461 ✭✭✭dobman88


    Anyone interested in a swap?

    I've got Roe and Co 13 year old cask strength. Have had 2 drops out of it but I wont be having any more of it. Dont know what it is but its just not to my taste at all.

    No idea if anyone would be interested or what would even be worth swapping it for but it might interest someone.


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    #9787
    Cazale
    Registered Users Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭Cazale


    the beer revolu wrote:
    Have you considered the possibility that your FIL is pulling the absolute piss out of you??

    I have but he's been consistently at it for nearly 20 years so it's a long leg pull. A bit of jest involved in my updates here though as I'm genuinely excited at times to see what god forsaken bottle he has picked up.

    I got a free bottle of Muff Whiskey off him last night. One shot taken out of it but as there is a bit of peat in it he didn't like it. A five part blend from Great Northern so I'll be interested to try it.


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    #9788
    irish_goat
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 5,760 Mod ✭✭✭✭irish_goat


    Cazale wrote: »
    I got a free bottle of Muff Whiskey off him last night. One shot taken out of it but as there is a bit of peat in it he didn't like it. A five part blend from Great Northern so I'll be interested to try it.

    Living 2 mins from Muff and I've not seen it on any shelves yet. Don't think I'll rush to buy it either.


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    #9789
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 53,358 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    Redbreast Lusteau now.

    I think I preferred both the 12 and 15. Not sure this is worth a premium over the 12.


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    #9790
    Cazale
    Registered Users Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭Cazale


    irish_goat wrote: »
    Living 2 mins from Muff and I've not seen it on any shelves yet. Don't think I'll rush to buy it either.

    Trying it now. Drinkable but just about. The peat doesn't do anything for it. If you ever want a sample give me a shout.


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    #9791
    1901Rory
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭1901Rory


    Having some Balvenie 12 tonight. Musky, sawdust smell - like a musky dad hug from long ago. Lovely sweet taste, with a hint of peat. It’s a good one.


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    #9792
    dobman88
    Registered Users Posts: 6,461 ✭✭✭dobman88


    awec wrote: »
    Redbreast Lusteau now.

    I think I preferred both the 12 and 15. Not sure this is worth a premium over the 12.

    Felt the exact same when I tried that mini tasting pack. Missus had Lustau as her fav then.


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    #9793
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 53,358 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    dobman88 wrote: »
    Felt the exact same when I tried that mini tasting pack. Missus had Lustau as her fav then.

    Truth be told I'd be hard pressed to find much of a difference between this and the 12.


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    #9794
    1901Rory
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭1901Rory


    Might anyone know where i would be able to pick up a Compass Box Great King Street Artist's blend? Tried some Irish online Sites without luck.


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    #9795
    freyners
    Registered Users Posts: 4,298 ✭✭✭freyners


    awec wrote: »
    Redbreast Lusteau now.

    I think I preferred both the 12 and 15. Not sure this is worth a premium over the 12.

    Feel slightly weird preferring the 12>lusteau>15.

    Really need to try the 15 again. Got a bottle as a gift early into my days of whiskey tasting and don't know if I left it open too long after but never liked it much


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    #9796
    Black Sheep
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 3,032 Mod ✭✭✭✭Black Sheep


    1901Rory wrote: »
    Might anyone know where i would be able to pick up a Compass Box Great King Street Artist's blend? Tried some Irish online Sites without luck.

    You could ask someone to order a bottle in for you. Did that recently for something else.


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    #9797
    odyssey06
    Registered Users Posts: 27,873 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    dobman88 wrote: »
    Anyone interested in a swap?
    I've got Roe and Co 13 year old cask strength. Have had 2 drops out of it but I wont be having any more of it. Dont know what it is but its just not to my taste at all.
    No idea if anyone would be interested or what would even be worth swapping it for but it might interest someone.

    Can't help I'm afraid, I've liked all the other Roe & Co releases (basic, previous cask strength, curators series) but I wasn't keen on that one at all :(

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



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    #9798
    odyssey06
    Registered Users Posts: 27,873 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    2011abc wrote: »
    The Balvenie could be got in Sainsburys (Newry) as part of a triple mini set (with the Doublewood and a 15 /18?)It was predictably sweet and nothing unpleasant about it but didnt shine .Actually THIS is the set
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Balvenie-Tasting-Collection/dp/B00TPZUA6U
    The 17 was v nice but the Doublewood 12 is prob nicer than the Caribbean

    This post reminded me I have this set from my last 'Cooley' raid to the North...
    I started with the Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 year old, really liking the mix of flavours of the malt whisky honey and warming tropical fruit rum flavours.

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



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    #9799
    newbie runner
    Registered Users Posts: 134 ✭✭newbie runner


    Come on Lowry.Trying something different tonight.


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    #9800
    Black Sheep
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 3,032 Mod ✭✭✭✭Black Sheep


    odyssey06 wrote: »
    This post reminded me I have this set from my last 'Cooley' raid to the North...
    I started with the Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 year old, really liking the mix of flavours of the malt whisky honey and warming tropical fruit rum flavours.

    It’s a very well reviewed whiskey, often one that wins over whisky sceptics... The first bottle my wife every bought, in fact. Balvenie is good for that in general.


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    #9801
    newbie runner
    Registered Users Posts: 134 ✭✭newbie runner


    newbie runner wrote: »
    Come on Lowry.Trying something different tonight.

    feel cheated though, as its a screw cap....really enjoy the sound of a cork pop each time one goes for a drop.


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    #9802
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 53,358 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    Teelings Black Pitts tonight.

    Bought a bottle of this a while ago, it's very meh IMO. Finishing the bottle off tonight and will probably never buy it again. It's just a bit bland.


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    #9803
    JohnMcm1
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 79 ✭✭JohnMcm1


    I got gifted a bottle of McGregor's piss water from a client. It's not as bad as I imagined (6/10)


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    #9804
    odyssey06
    Registered Users Posts: 27,873 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    JohnMcm1 wrote: »
    I got gifted a bottle of McGregor's piss water from a client. It's not as bad as I imagined (6/10)

    Have you had Bushmills original?
    How does it compare?

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



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    #9805
    Black Sheep
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 3,032 Mod ✭✭✭✭Black Sheep


    KIlbeggan small batch rye 43% abv

    Yep, I get some rye. Interesting but would not buy a full bottle.


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    #9806
    irish_goat
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 5,760 Mod ✭✭✭✭irish_goat


    Cazale wrote: »
    Trying it now. Drinkable but just about. The peat doesn't do anything for it. If you ever want a sample give me a shout.

    Cheers, not too fussed to even try it but I'm sure I'll spot a bottle in a pub someday. The whole company annoys me, from their branding to their use of the Muff name without having anything to do with the area. Their office is in Moville and the owner lives in Barbados!


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    #9807
    picachu
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭picachu


    Hi Guys. I got a bottle of ardbeg corryvreckan recently. My next bottle i'm thinking either the Uigeadail or Lagavulin 16. I've havent had either. Which one should i try?


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    #9808
    Useful.Idiot
    Registered Users Posts: 1,833 ✭✭✭Useful.Idiot


    picachu wrote: »
    Hi Guys. I got a bottle of ardbeg corryvreckan recently. My next bottle i'm thinking either the Uigeadail or Lagavulin 16. I've havent had either. Which one should i try?


    Both are amazing so it's hard to recommend one over the other. Uigeadail is a NAS whiskey so you would think it would have some younger whiskies in it compared to Lagavullin 16, so the Laga would be a bit softer... more elegant almost. The Uigeadail is also 54% so it's definitely going to have more of a punch, though probably not as much as the Corryveckan! The marriage of sherry fruit and smoke in the Uigeadail is something else but Lagavullin is maybe more easy going and maritime compared and would be better for a long evening of sipping?

    Personally I would probably say go for the Lagavullin just to contrast and compare against Ardbeg, instead of going for two Ardbegs but there's no real right answer!


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    #9809
    BonnieSituation
    Registered Users Posts: 18,921 ✭✭✭✭BonnieSituation


    Black Sheep wrote: »
    KIlbeggan small batch rye 43% abv

    Yep, I get some rye. Interesting but would not buy a full bottle.

    That answers a previous query I had about this.


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    #9810
    ZV Yoda
    Registered Users Posts: 1,445 ✭✭✭ZV Yoda


    picachu wrote: »
    Hi Guys. I got a bottle of ardbeg corryvreckan recently. My next bottle i'm thinking either the Uigeadail or Lagavulin 16. I've havent had either. Which one should i try?

    Lagavulin every time for me. I found the Uigeadail (actually, all Ardbegs that I've tasted) taste like mouthwash. Very medicinal.

    Lagavulin is smoky, and very smooth. Like sitting beside a peat fire on a stormy winters night.

    Which reminds me, I've run out of Lagavulin. Thanks for the reminder. :D


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    #9811
    picachu
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭picachu


    ZV Yoda wrote: »
    Lagavulin every time for me. I found the Uigeadail (actually, all Ardbegs that I've tasted) taste like mouthwash. Very medicinal.

    Lagavulin is smoky, and very smooth. Like sitting beside a peat fire on a stormy winters night.

    Which reminds me, I've run out of Lagavulin. Thanks for the reminder. :D

    Thanks for that, i'm sold!!!


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