What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

Bartyman · 06-06-2019 12:40pm

anyone have an interest in this ? would it be a good investment based on the cult following ?

https://www.obrienswine.ie/blog/entry/game-of-thrones-whisky/

sceach16 · 06-06-2019 12:50pm

Bartyman wrote: »

anyone have an interest in this ? would it be a good investment based on the cult following ?

https://www.obrienswine.ie/blog/entry/game-of-thrones-whisky/

See p222 postsc3323 (I think). IMO, Any notion of investment is for an expert on game of thrones collectibles rather than as whisky. 500 euro is a lot for a punt.

Whiskey Eire · 06-06-2019 1:00pm

Probable in a few years they'll be worth more - by how much is any mans guess. From what I've read they have/ are set to release a second round of them. There's loads on the market still so you would need to hold for a good while.

As with all collectible whiskey, buy if you actually are interested/want the whiskey for what it is. If it doesn't work out at least you've fed your whiskey hobby in some way and can drink it/gift it/sell close to retail.

odyssey06 · 06-06-2019 1:17pm

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

I don't think any of these pre-mixed drinks actually use the branded spirit to provide all the alcohol.
Probably a good dose of neutral grain* spirits to achieve the desired ABV more cheaply. Your average Jack & Coke or Smirnoff Ice drinker isn't going to care.

I think an old fashioned is meant to be drunk as a proper cocktail though, rather than as a long drink like Jack & Coke; so there'd be a lot more of the spirit in it, it's bottled at 38% rather than under 10%.
So in this particular bottle I would expect Powers?
It'd be helpful if they declared that in their marketing promos, wasn't totally clear from the blurb I read.

EagererBeaver · 06-06-2019 1:33pm

odyssey06 wrote: »

I think an old fashioned is meant to be drunk as a proper cocktail though, rather than as a long drink like Jack & Coke; so there'd be a lot more of the spirit in it, it's bottled at 38% rather than under 10%.
So in this particular bottle I would expect Powers?
It'd be helpful if they declared that in their marketing promos, wasn't totally clear from the blurb I read.

That's an old fashioned alright, it's just booze and bitters with sugar and an orange twist. That doesn't mean they wouldn't throw cheaper stock into it and use the Powers brand.

Seems a bit strange to me. Most people would strongly associate an old fashioned with bourbon or rye, so making it with Irish whiskey is quite unusual.

Quackster · 06-06-2019 11:05pm

Picked up a bottle of Connemara for £20.39 at Glasgow Airport this evening. Happy days!

Hotblack Desiato · 08-06-2019 8:59pm

Walsh's The Irishman Founders Reserve is €30 in Dunnes at the moment (down from €35) - much better value than what you'd get from Irish Distillers at that price.

Also Green Spot is €5 off in Dunnes - down to €55.

Cazale · 08-06-2019 8:59pm

Drinking 18 year old Arran. A light and fruity whiskey. Recommended.

Rows Grower · 08-06-2019 9:29pm

Having a J+B rare blend with some crushed ice and sparkling water.

It's 47% and it still tastes every bit of it even when it's diluted.

EagererBeaver · 09-06-2019 5:56pm

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Walsh's The Irishman Founders Reserve is €30 in Dunnes at the moment (down from €35) - much better value than what you'd get from Irish Distillers at that price.

Also Green Spot is €5 off in Dunnes - down to €55.

The Irishman founders reserve is a really, really good whiskey. Great value.

Cazale · 09-06-2019 9:11pm

Drinking some Caol Ila 18 year old tonight. Another wonderful islay whisky.

sceach16 · 11-06-2019 1:49pm

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Walsh's The Irishman Founders Reserve is €30 in Dunnes at the moment (down from €35) - much better value than what you'd get from Irish Distillers at that price.

Also Green Spot is €5 off in Dunnes - down to €55.

Midleton Very Rare has 5 off and Yellow Spot also. If U have vouchers (10 off 50), Midleton is 140 and Yellow Spot is 60. These are exceptional prices on stuff rarely on special offer. Green Spot at 44 after vouchers is also cheap. Johns Lane and Redbreastalsoo have 5 off.

Quackster · 11-06-2019 2:10pm

sceach16 wrote: »

Midleton Very Rare has 5 off and Yellow Spot also. If U have vouchers (10 off 50), Midleton is 140 and Yellow Spot is 60. These are exceptional prices on stuff rarely on special offer. Green Spot at 44 after vouchers is also cheap. Johns Lane and Redbreastalsoo have 5 off.

€10 of €50 vouchers are currently available in the My Vodafone app if you don't already have one or you need multiple vouchers to buy something like Midleton. Can print off multiple vouchers from the app so if you're not a Vodafone customer, just ask someone who is!

The Nal · 11-06-2019 2:34pm

Currently have a bottle of this winging its way over from the US

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Hogzy · 11-06-2019 6:28pm

sceach16 wrote: »

Midleton Very Rare has 5 off and Yellow Spot also. If U have vouchers (10 off 50), Midleton is 140 and Yellow Spot is 60. These are exceptional prices on stuff rarely on special offer. Green Spot at 44 after vouchers is also cheap. Johns Lane and Redbreastalsoo have 5 off.

Are you saying so that Midleton VR is 130eur with the 10eur off 50eur voucher??????

How is it so cheap? Do they not retail at 180?

If this is the case im heading straight to Dunnes to pick up a bottle!!!!

sceach16 · 11-06-2019 6:43pm

Hogzy wrote: »

Are you saying so that Midleton VR is 130eur with the 10eur off 50eur voucher??????

How is it so cheap? Do they not retail at 180?

If this is the case im heading straight to Dunnes to pick up a bottle!!!!

Normal list is 180. 5 off most Irish whiskies so 175. If you have 4 vouchers for 10 off 50, You can combine them (buy /spend 25 more on anything else to bring spend to 200). Effectively 20% off 175 or 35 euro which brings it down to 140.

SteelyDanJalapeno · 11-06-2019 8:47pm

SteelyDanJalapeno wrote: »

Travelling to Fort William tomorrow for a weekend with a few friends, we've pool our resources for a mini stash of :

Talisker 10
Laplroaig 10
Aberlour 12
Dalwhinnie 15
Highland Park 12
Redbreast 12
Bushmills 10

Had to add the irish 2 as not everyone in the group is a scotch fan....

If anyone is interested in my rankings of the weekend, all very good whiskeys, not the biggest fan Laphraoigh but I knew that going into the weekend.

1. Aberlour 12
2. Dalwhinnie 15
3. Talisker 10
4. Redbreast 12
5. Highland Park 12
6. Bushmills 10
7. Laphraoigh 10

Hogzy · 11-06-2019 9:31pm

sceach16 wrote: »

Normal list is 180. 5 off most Irish whiskies so 175. If you have 4 vouchers for 10 off 50, You can combine them (buy /spend 25 more on anything else to bring spend to 200). Effectively 20% off 175 or 35 euro which brings it down to 140.

Brilliant didn’t realise you could combine vouchers!!!

Whiskey Eire · 12-06-2019 2:06pm

Has anyone tried the jameson black barrel cask strength? Worth picking up?

Apollinaris · 13-06-2019 6:55am

Whiskey Eire wrote: »

Has anyone tried the jameson black barrel cask strength? Worth picking up?

Which one is that? The bottle your own cask strength in the distillery for 100€?

cloudatlas · 13-06-2019 2:19pm

Would anyone be willing to do a sample swap? I would like to try Yellow Spot. I live in Scotland and have a reasonably good collection so if someone was in agreement I would let them select a bottle and I'd put a sample of it into a wee sample bottle.

sceach16 · 13-06-2019 3:31pm

cloudatlas wrote: »

Would anyone be willing to do a sample swap? I would like to try Yellow Spot. I live in Scotland and have a reasonably good collection so if someone was in agreement I would let them select a bottle and I'd put a sample of it into a wee sample bottle.

https://mitchellandson.com/collections/irish-whiskey/products/single-pot-still-4x50ml-gift-pack.

This set is available in a number of whiskey shops in Ireland . 50 ml each of yellow spot, redbreast, johns lane and barry crockett for about 35 euro. Might be worth checking if is available where U are. Celtic whiskey and others will ship.

Sorry should have said I ain't got a bottle of yellowspot!

Whiskey Eire · 13-06-2019 3:41pm

Apollinaris wrote: »

Which one is that? The bottle your own cask strength in the distillery for 100€?

Yep the fill your own.

Btw if anyone is looking to get a bottle of the distillery 12 year old it has been discontinued and only a few left in stock. Might want to grab!

Padraig Mor · 13-06-2019 3:51pm

For those that have err.....'cousins in the UK' (let's not discuss specifics here!), Amazon have some great deals today (several awaiting stock though):

Midleton Barry Crocket Legacy £139.29.
Ardbeg Uigeadail £44.11.
Ardbeg Corryvreckan £53.46.
Redbreast 15 £58.
Redbreast 21 £138.

cloudatlas · 13-06-2019 10:29pm

sceach16 wrote: »

https://mitchellandson.com/collections/irish-whiskey/products/single-pot-still-4x50ml-gift-pack.

This set is available in a number of whiskey shops in Ireland . 50 ml each of yellow spot, redbreast, johns lane and barry crockett for about 35 euro. Might be worth checking if is available where U are. Celtic whiskey and others will ship.

Sorry should have said I ain't got a bottle of yellowspot!

That pack looks good but it's a green spot not yellow.

sceach16 · 14-06-2019 12:14am

cloudatlas wrote: »

That pack looks good but it's a green spot not yellow.

EEEk. Sorry. Senior moment!

actuar90 · 14-06-2019 5:58pm

Nice selection of miniatures for the weekend!

Grace O'Malley rum cask in the hip flask

Cazale · 14-06-2019 7:20pm

actuar90 wrote:

Nice selection of miniatures for the weekend!

Where did you get the 21 redbreast and how much?

facehugger99 · 14-06-2019 7:25pm

Padraig Mor wrote: »

For those that have err.....'cousins in the UK' (let's not discuss specifics here!), Amazon have some great deals today (several awaiting stock though):

Midleton Barry Crocket Legacy £139.29.
Ardbeg Uigeadail £44.11.
Ardbeg Corryvreckan £53.46.
Redbreast 15 £58.
Redbreast 21 £138.

Had a bottle from Amazon confiscated by customs last week

Cazale · 14-06-2019 8:33pm

Drinking 21 year old Girvan 1993 which is a single grain scotch that comes in at 51.6%. Starts off smooth and creamy with a spicy and fruity finish. A slight oily and bitter aftertaste which would put me off getting it again.

actuar90 · 14-06-2019 11:34pm

Cazale wrote: »

Where did you get the 21 redbreast and how much?

It was €30, a bottle share on the Irish whiskey Facebook page

Wailin · 15-06-2019 12:36am

actuar90 wrote: »

It was €30, a bottle share on the Irish whiskey Facebook page

5cl? That's bloody pricey in fairness.

actuar90 · 15-06-2019 12:53am

Wailin wrote: »

5cl? That's bloody pricey in fairness.

10cl. Given its 190 for a 70cl bottle I thought it was very good actually

not yet · 15-06-2019 12:16pm

Came through Malaga duty free last night, looked for a bottle of redbrest but couldn't find it, picked a a bottle of JW double black plus a few bottles of red wine.

A bottle of 101 edition Markers mark caught my eye, 1lt must be 80 euro here, on sale at 45 euro. put it in the basket, went and paid for 'everything' at cashier....

And to me delight she didn't put the Makers mark through the till. So I'll be enjoying it free of charge..

Felexicon · 15-06-2019 1:50pm

actuar90 wrote: »

10cl. Given its 190 for a 70cl bottle I thought it was very good actually

How was the RB21? I have a bottle at home but am reluctant to open it for some reason. Sitting in the press since Christmas.

Wailin · 15-06-2019 4:10pm

Why the reluctance? Why don't you just open it and enjoy it for what it is?

VW 1 · 15-06-2019 8:45pm

Picked up a bottle of each of the glendalough whisky and the quiet man one for father's Day. I'll no doubt get to sample tomorrow, anyone here tried either before?

Dont be at yourself · 15-06-2019 11:56pm

I love the Glendalough 13, maybe my favourite Irish at the moment.

Wailin · 16-06-2019 1:26am

Dont be at yourself wrote: »

I love the Glendalough 13, maybe my favourite Irish at the moment.

A beautiful whiskey and one of my favourite's at the moment. The redbreast 12 cask strength just edges it for me but the Glendalough Mizunara is just so unique.

Mellor · 16-06-2019 1:50am

Gonna pick up a bottle if Dalmore. Was tossing up the 12 vrs the 15. But seen a cigar malt yesterday that sounded interesting

Dont be at yourself · 16-06-2019 6:20pm

SteelyDanJalapeno wrote: »

If anyone is interested in my rankings of the weekend, all very good whiskeys, not the biggest fan Laphraoigh but I knew that going into the weekend.

1. Aberlour 12
2. Dalwhinnie 15
3. Talisker 10
4. Redbreast 12
5. Highland Park 12
6. Bushmills 10
7. Laphraoigh 10

Picked up the Aberlour for £29 in Sainsburys based on this ranking -- they've a fairly decent sale on whisky at the moment. Will report back!

Whiskey Eire · 18-06-2019 12:20pm

Had a good few of the method and madness range over the weekend. Well worth the time if you haven't dived in yet. The single pot still was a real winner.

SteelyDanJalapeno · 18-06-2019 1:37pm

Dont be at yourself wrote: »

Picked up the Aberlour for £29 in Sainsburys based on this ranking -- they've a fairly decent sale on whisky at the moment. Will report back!

Hope you like it! pressure is on now

Mellor · 18-06-2019 1:41pm

Apparently the Scotch Whiskey association has updated the technical file for scotch whiskey. Now scotch isnt only limited to aging in casks used in traditional methods (new oak, bourbon, sherry, etc) but has been expanded to include beer, wine, and other spirits.

Can't help but feel that they are taking some Irish inspiration on that one.

Rew · 18-06-2019 1:53pm

Had a glass of The Palace Bar Dingle and and their Redbreast 17. Dingle was nice the Redbreast was fantastic. Have a bottle of Dingle Brianas Choice to drink as well when I can a few bods in the same place.

Felexicon · 18-06-2019 5:42pm

Wailin wrote: »

Why the reluctance? Why don't you just open it and enjoy it for what it is?

I don't know tbh. It's a weird mental block or something. Just think it should be enjoyed by the many rather than me just having one or two a night for a couple of weeks

Wailin · 18-06-2019 7:55pm

I'll share it with you! Joking aside, it's a lovely whisky, and a good one for special occasions. It's a step up from the 12 and 15, and also the 12CS. More complex, it has surprising little notes that the others don't have. Not as in your face as the CS, but it's a superior whiskey imo.

I've been meaning to get another bottle but so many other, less expensive whiskies I've been wanting to try instead.

To be honest, while it's great to enjoy with others, I sometimes find you get the most out of a whiskey on your own, in familiar surroundings.

Cazale · 19-06-2019 7:34am

Tickets for whiskey live on 22 and 23 of November are now on sale. One session on the Friday and two on the Saturday as usual. Tickets are Ã¢â€šÂ¬47. No word on.the masterclass sessions just yet. Thankfully I'm off work that weekend!

Seth Brundle · 27-06-2019 9:35am

I see McGregors stuff is coming under scrutiny by the IWA...

It is understood that the Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) is looking into whether the name Proper No. Twelve leaves consumers with the impression that the spirit has been aged for 12 years, and is therefore misleading.

The association has been reviewing the case for some time

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2019/06/conor-mcgregors-proper-no-twelve-whiskey-under-scrutiny-from-iwa/

Mickiemcfist · 27-06-2019 10:29am

To be fair, and I'm not a fan of him at all. That's a bit OTT. If someone cared enough about whiskey to want a particular age statement, they would not be looking in the direction of a €30 whiskey made by a disgraced MMA fighter.

What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

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