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What whisk(e)y are we drinking? (Part 2)
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This was always going to happen. Especially with MVR that is produced in bulk. The production of the 2020 bottle was about half of what normal years are (maybe less im not sure) but Id say bugger all bottles of the 2020 were opened. The juice inside the MVR bottles is not worth a penny over the RRP in my opinion so nobody bothered with it the minute the value went so high. Most of it is stuck on a shelf somewhere.
Im pretty sure IDL were aware of the bubble prices bursting too and tried to soften the blow by doing batch releases of the 2021 bottle. I might be overly cynical here but it really seem that IDL were feeding the frenzy, in all fairness though for the year that was in it, I dont blame them.
EDIT: I have a feeling the end of the pandemic might mean people have less disposable cash to fling into bottles aswell so youre going to see the prices drop. Holidays, childcare, commuting, wining and dining costs are all coming back with a bang and people have less cash to spend on whiskey. That and the fact crypto has dropped, id love to know how many big whiskey spenders were just spending their cryto gains lol.
I suspect you might be right about those 2020 bottles. Still find it a little strange that earlier releases that would typically command a premium price are struggling.
For anyone with disposable income, perhaps now is the right time to speculate.
Whiskey is the new Crypto
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EDIT: I have a feeling the end of the pandemic might mean people have less disposable cash to fling into bottles aswell so youre going to see the prices drop. Holidays, childcare, commuting, wining and dining costs are all coming back with a bang and people have less cash to spend on whiskey. That and the fact crypto has dropped, id love to know how many big whiskey spenders were just spending their cryto gains lol.
Myself and the missus went out for a nice meal and a few drinks up North last week and easily spent €200. First time since the pandemic started but will probably be a monthly thing again. I'm back at the gym today too for the first proper time in a year and a half and with membership, protein and extra food etc that's another €150-200 a month. Both expenses and luxuries not there for a long time.
I'll still be buying plenty of whiskey but I'll have to think twice on some of them whereas in 2020 I couldn't spend the money quick enough. A bit of jiggery pokery might be needed
I'm sure everybody will be in a similar position. 0 -
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There was an interesting site I saw that showed where each Irish brand sourced their distillate. Can't find it again and I'm looking to harness the collective memory as mine is sadly letting me down
I think someone on this thread shared it previously. 0 -
There was an interesting site I saw that showed where each Irish brand sourced their distillate. Can't find it again and I'm looking to harness the collective memory as mine is sadly letting me down I think someone on this thread shared it previously.
I think this is the previous post on provenance... via The Irish Distillers Association
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=115349587&postcount=7139"To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)
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Down in Sligo for the weekend.
The FIL, unlike Cazale's, has taste, and while wine is where his expertise lies, he does a mean line in whiskey when he knows I'm on the way:
Now, don't let the picture fool ye, I brought the RB12, the Kilbeggan SG NAS and the Chateau Breuil. The Knapp14 and Yellow Spot were here waiting on me.
Though, he tells me this story about how a friend gave him this whiskey, and his brother, who visited a couple of weeks ago ploughed on in with him while out enjoying the sea air; but he had kept me some...
Narrator: He hadn't kept me any...
So it seems he'd been given this...
https://shop.bushmills.com/collections/steamship/products/steamship-bourbon-cask
Anyone had it?
The Knapp14 is so fupping good. Haven't touched it since last summer.
The Kilbeggan SG NAS, which I finally got after months going on about it, definitely matches with the notes I've heard on here. Doesn't match the Kilbeggan 8, as you'd expect, woodier and grassier, and the 6yo liquid adds to its overall youthful window, but it's close enough and will become a regular tipple on the shelf at home with the RB12 and the Jameson BB.
Yellow Spot is still letting me down, especially when it is in a direct comparison with its RB12 counterpart.
RB12 really is the daddy of Irish whiskey for me these days. Especially at €46 a bottle when embracing Ulster's generosity.0 -
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Continuing with the Game of Thrones tasting set, next up is Clynelish single malt.
"This vibrant, golden Scotch is light and floral, like House Tyrell, and it’s not to be underestimated with its underlying complex combination of Highland and maritime qualities."
This is lovely stuff, no age statement but packs a punch at 51% ABV.
Retails at about €70 - €75, which seems closer to what it should be priced at than some of the entries in the series.
Reminded me of Old Pulteney 12 and maybe even a little of Knappogue Castle 14.
Some good tasting notes here:- Well balanced, full body and a warm feel that fades to drying...
- Passion fruit, melon, honey, dried fruit, vanilla cake, spice and a touch floral with bits of malt.
- https://thewhiskeyjug.com/scotch-whisky/clynelish-reserve-game-of-thrones-house-tyrell-review/
"To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)
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Delighted to have signed up as a judge for this years Irish Whiskey Awards. I'll have three categories from the list below to judge. It'll be a blind judging so I won't know what categories or whiskey I'm trying. I'll have up to 44 whiskeys at 20ml each to judge Didn't cost me anything and before anyone asks there are no places left :mad:
Irish Whiskey Awards categories are as follows:
Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey (11 Years & Younger, inc Non-Age Statement)
Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey (12 Years & Older)
Irish Single Malt Whiskey (11 Years & Younger, inc Non Age Statement)
Irish Single Malt Whiskey (12 - 15 Years)
Irish Single Malt Whiskey (16 Years & Older)
Irish Blended Whiskey (Non-Age Statement)
Irish Blended Whiskey (Age Statement)
Irish Blended Whiskey (Limited Release)
Irish Single Cask Whiskey
Irish Cask Strength Whiskey
Irish Grain Whiskey
NEW Irish Whiskey — only distilleries open 3-6 years can enter and it must be distilled on site.0 -
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Delighted to have signed up as a judge for this years Irish Whiskey Awards. I'll have three categories from the list below to judge. It'll be a blind judging so I won't know what categories or whiskey I'm trying. I'll have up to 44 whiskeys at 20ml each to judge Didn't cost me anything and before anyone asks there are no places left :mad:
Irish Whiskey Awards categories are as follows:
Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey (11 Years & Younger, inc Non-Age Statement)
Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey (12 Years & Older)
Irish Single Malt Whiskey (11 Years & Younger, inc Non Age Statement)
Irish Single Malt Whiskey (12 - 15 Years)
Irish Single Malt Whiskey (16 Years & Older)
Irish Blended Whiskey (Non-Age Statement)
Irish Blended Whiskey (Age Statement)
Irish Blended Whiskey (Limited Release)
Irish Single Cask Whiskey
Irish Cask Strength Whiskey
Irish Grain Whiskey
NEW Irish Whiskey — only distilleries open 3-6 years can enter and it must be distilled on site.
Is that through IWS? I'd say that sold out in seconds.0 -
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Midleton have launched a new whiskey club today. €500 a year.
https://www.barrelclubmidletondistillery.com/
1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR MEMBERSHIP:
WELCOME GIFT PACK
Shortly after sign up you’ll receive a unique welcome pack featuring one of our special edition whiskeys personalised, for you to share with a friend, if you can part with it!
QUARTERLY SHIPMENT
Every three months a new box of whiskeys will arrive at your door for you to discover. Each box with a unique theme contains a 700ml bottle along with three 50ml samples. Get ready to enhance your Irish whiskey knowledge.
DISTILLERY EXCLUSIVES
We’ll be providing you with exclusive access behind the curtain at Midleton Distillery, meeting our Makers, hearing their stories and exploring our process from grain to glass. At least once per year, you’ll receive a distillery exclusive liquid as part of your quarterly shipment box.
VIRTUAL TASTING EXPERIENCES
Following the delivery of your quarterly whiskey boxes, our Makers will host a virtual tasting and conversation which will explore the flavours and stories behind the liquids.
BEHIND THE SCENES DISTILLERY EXPERIENCE
You’ll be invited through our distillery doors for a Behind the Scenes tour at our home in Midleton, Co. Cork or a Blending Class at the Jameson Distillery on Bow St, Dublin, where you will taste, touch, smell and interact with our whiskeys.
ACCESS TO RARE FINDS
When you become a member, at least once a year you’ll be granted access to some of our most interesting bottles. These releases will only be available to Barrel Club members.
WHISKEY EDUCATION
Throughout your journey with us, you’ll step through our distillery doors, physically and virtually, to uncover the expertise we’ve been cultivating since 1825. Each drop will contain detailed tasting notes for the whiskeys included.
Thank you, have just subscribed to it!
Missus okayed it as an alternative to her buying me bottles for birthdays, anniversary, etc.....works great, she never takes the hint for what I actually want
The tasting glasses look very delicate though, don't think they last me very long anyway!0 -
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