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What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

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    #122
    VW 1
    Registered Users Posts: 4,491 ✭✭✭VW 1


    a_non_a_mouse wrote:
    Rittenhouse Rye (40% abv) My first bottle of Rye (trying to expand the knowledge base) and while I was expecting something a bit spicier, this is damn fine whiskey. Tried it neat and its very drinkable neat, but i found i like it best when poured over one decent sized ice cube.


    Was at a tasting evening in the Dublin Bar Academy, tried this there. Very very drinkable whisky, lovely full on flavours. Would thoroughly recommend the tasting, and the whisky!


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    #123
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 38,973 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    Was in France recently - below were the costs for Jameson 1l and 750ml
    1 litre = €24.95
    750ml = €17.75

    Unreal :(

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    #124
    VincePP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 982 ✭✭✭VincePP


    kbannon wrote: »
    Was in France recently - below were the costs for Jameson 1l and 750ml
    1 litre = €24.95
    750ml = €17.75

    Unreal :(

    Purely the difference in Duty and the vat on the duty

    Swings and roundabouts - France has 5.9% vat rate on all food, and 20% standard rate on children's clothing and footwear.


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    #125
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 38,973 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    VincePP wrote: »
    Purely the difference in Duty and the vat on the duty
    I'm aware that it's down to different tax rates.
    Just surprised at the difference.


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    #126
    VincePP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 982 ✭✭✭VincePP


    kbannon wrote: »
    I'm aware that it's down to different tax rates.
    Just surprised at the difference.

    €14.66 duty and vat on the duty of any bottle of 40% spirits in Ireland.

    The manufacturing cost of a bottle of blended standard whiskey is about €2 - €2.50.


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    #127
    a_non_a_mouse
    Registered Users Posts: 328 ✭✭a_non_a_mouse


    VW 1 wrote: »
    Was at a tasting evening in the Dublin Bar Academy, tried this there. Very very drinkable whisky, lovely full on flavours. Would thoroughly recommend the tasting, and the whisky!

    Not from the big smoke, but that course does look good, so might need to plan a visit :-)


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    #128
    fret_wimp2
    Registered Users Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭fret_wimp2


    Was given a bottle of Powers 12 and unfortunately i dont think its particularly good.

    I really enjoyed the John Lane sig series, round and deep like a pot still should be but with some apple freshness & unmistakable powers spice.

    The powers 12 however just tastes like a slightly more refined standard powers.
    It has a little more depth & roundness which is good.
    The grain whiskey component comes through much too strongly though and catches you in the back of the throat.
    It has a lot of vanilla and with a drop of water a very woody quality comes through, like the smell of freshly cut wood, but thats it.
    Note i never needed water in the john lane sig to bring out its nuances.

    Overall the powers 12 is grand, but not worth the price and its worth putting an extra tenner on the price and getting the john lane sig


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    #129
    Feenix
    Registered Users Posts: 232 ✭✭Feenix


    What would be a good whiskey for a beginner/novice? If there is such a thing. First and only bottle I ever purchased was a Teeling Small Batch a couple of weeks ago.


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    #130
    L1011
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 67,845 Mod ✭✭✭✭L1011


    Feenix wrote: »
    What would be a good whiskey for a beginner/novice? If there is such a thing. First and only bottle I ever purchased was a Teeling Small Batch a couple of weeks ago.

    Did you enjoy it?

    I went from drinking mass market US whiskey - Jack Daniels etc - on to Irish then ridiculously smokey scotch and now mostly lighter Scotch + Irish.

    If you liked the Teelings I'd suggest other Irish - cheaper end Black Bush, getting dearer something like Jameson Black Barrel.

    Definitely try a smokey scotch but I'd advise having one in a pub first before committing to the cost of a bottle. Something like Johnny Walker Black is fairly decent and not bank-breaking either in a pub or a bottle


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    #131
    Feenix
    Registered Users Posts: 232 ✭✭Feenix


    L1011 wrote: »
    Did you enjoy it?

    I went from drinking mass market US whiskey - Jack Daniels etc - on to Irish then ridiculously smokey scotch and now mostly lighter Scotch + Irish.

    If you liked the Teelings I'd suggest other Irish - cheaper end Black Bush, getting dearer something like Jameson Black Barrel.

    Definitely try a smokey scotch but I'd advise having one in a pub first before committing to the cost of a bottle. Something like Johnny Walker Black is fairly decent and not bank-breaking either in a pub or a bottle

    Yes I enjoyed it but it took a bit of getting used to, I was hoping to pick up something a little smoother.


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    #132
    VincePP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 982 ✭✭✭VincePP


    Feenix wrote: »
    What would be a good whiskey for a beginner/novice? If there is such a thing. First and only bottle I ever purchased was a Teeling Small Batch a couple of weeks ago.

    As above. Black Bush is a decent entry level. A lot of pubs sell this at standard whiskey price, so can be a nice one to try.

    Dilute with about same amount of water and a touch of ice to start off and make a pleasant longish drink.
    Add more water if its a little strong at first.

    After a while you'll find the level of dilutness you like.

    When you become a mature whiskey drinker ( can take a while) and get onto the more intense variations, you'll just use water to open up the flavour. But there's a great path to walk before then.


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    #133
    ankles
    Registered Users Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭ankles


    I like 'em smokier the better, I want to eat peat. So nearly finished a Dalwhinnie 15yr old but now half way through a Lagavulin 16 yr old picked up in Lisbon. Hit the spot. Previously worked through various Laphroaig. Have a Jameson special cask in there somewhere, not my normal cup of tea but for a smoother experience it's excellent. Only had the odd Japanese in a bar. About to head to Spain so eyes open for some bargains


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    #134
    brinty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,333 ✭✭✭brinty


    ankles wrote:
    I like 'em smokier the better, I want to eat peat. So nearly finished a Dalwhinnie 15yr old but now half way through a Lagavulin 16 yr old picked up in Lisbon. Hit the spot. Previously worked through various Laphroaig. Have a Jameson special cask in there somewhere, not my normal cup of tea but for a smoother experience it's excellent. Only had the odd Japanese in a bar. About to head to Spain so eyes open for some bargains

    Dislike this post
    Only cos you're getting cheap booze
    Enjoy and update us


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    #135
    RebelButtMunch
    Registered Users Posts: 2,378 ✭✭✭RebelButtMunch


    Feenix wrote: »
    What would be a good whiskey for a beginner/novice? If there is such a thing. First and only bottle I ever purchased was a Teeling Small Batch a couple of weeks ago.

    See if you can find a good whiskey shop. The'll likely sell miniature bottles that you can try out.


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    #136
    syklops
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,966 ✭✭✭✭syklops


    RebelButtMunch wrote: »
    See if you can find a good whiskey shop. The'll likely sell miniature bottles that you can try out.

    A good whiskey shop will let you taste a few different ones to decide what you like.


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    #137
    a_non_a_mouse
    Registered Users Posts: 328 ✭✭a_non_a_mouse


    Feenix wrote: »
    What would be a good whiskey for a beginner/novice? If there is such a thing. First and only bottle I ever purchased was a Teeling Small Batch a couple of weeks ago.

    Jameson caskmates would be a good one.
    very smooth and drinkable neat.


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    #138
    smurf492
    Registered Users Posts: 636 ✭✭✭smurf492


    Jack Daniels for tonight.. Simple things make me happy...


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    #139
    brinty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,333 ✭✭✭brinty


    smurf492 wrote:
    Jack Daniels for tonight.. Simple things make me happy...

    Pffftttt
    Jack Daniels
    Hipster?????


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    #140
    smurf492
    Registered Users Posts: 636 ✭✭✭smurf492


    brinty wrote:
    Pffftttt Jack Daniels Hipster?????


    Seriously hipster??? Sorry for drinking something i like as opposed to you, no doubt the asshole connoisseur of years aged irish whisky...


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    #141
    cloudatlas
    Registered Users Posts: 3,709 ✭✭✭cloudatlas


    smurf492 wrote: »
    Seriously hipster??? Sorry for drinking something i like as opposed to you, no doubt the asshole connoisseur of years aged irish whisky...

    I read it as a joke.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPIsTKpAoE4


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    #142
    Feenix
    Registered Users Posts: 232 ✭✭Feenix


    smurf492 wrote: »
    Seriously hipster??? Sorry for drinking something i like as opposed to you, no doubt the asshole connoisseur of years aged irish whisky...

    I think he was having the craic.


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    #143
    killbillvol2
    Registered Users Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭killbillvol2


    smurf492 wrote: »
    Jack Daniels for tonight.. Simple things make me happy...
    smurf492 wrote: »
    Seriously hipster??? Sorry for drinking something i like as opposed to you, no doubt the asshole connoisseur of years aged irish whisky...

    Epic fail on the happy bit...;)


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    #144
    smurf492
    Registered Users Posts: 636 ✭✭✭smurf492


    killbillvol2 wrote:
    Epic fail on the happy bit...


    No i am happy, just don't appreciate the hipster tag. This is a whisky/whiskey thread which i like to contribute, unfortunately my budget at the moment only stems to jack...


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    #145
    cloudatlas
    Registered Users Posts: 3,709 ✭✭✭cloudatlas


    smurf492 wrote: »
    No i am happy, just don't appreciate the hipster tag. This is a whisky/whiskey thread which i like to contribute, unfortunately my budget at the moment only stems to jack...

    You could go on master of malt .com and get some samples probably wouldn't last as long but would be enjoyable all the same.


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    #146
    brinty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,333 ✭✭✭brinty


    smurf492 wrote:
    Seriously hipster??? Sorry for drinking something i like as opposed to you, no doubt the asshole connoisseur of years aged irish whisky...

    smurf492 wrote:
    No i am happy, just don't appreciate the hipster tag. This is a whisky/whiskey thread which i like to contribute, unfortunately my budget at the moment only stems to jack...

    Smurf
    I was having the craic no harm was intended


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    #147
    L1011
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 67,845 Mod ✭✭✭✭L1011


    smurf492 wrote: »
    No i am happy, just don't appreciate the hipster tag. This is a whisky/whiskey thread which i like to contribute, unfortunately my budget at the moment only stems to jack...

    JD is rather expensive, though.


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    #148
    cloudatlas
    Registered Users Posts: 3,709 ✭✭✭cloudatlas


    I have some amazon vouchers and thought I would put it towards a bottle of Midleton rare. There is 2012 and 2014, there is a difference in price but otherwise I don't know which to go for?


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    #149
    L1011
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 67,845 Mod ✭✭✭✭L1011


    Be aware that there is a strong chance of it being caught by customs even it they ship to Ireland...


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    #150
    cruhoortwunk
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭cruhoortwunk


    I had champagne sent from Amazon to parcel motel ok, but there is a chance it will get confiscated.


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    #151
    Pinch Flat
    Registered Users Posts: 7,761 ✭✭✭Pinch Flat


    I bought a few bottles from Flaviar, no issues getting through.


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