What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

dobman88 · 03-12-2020 10:47pm

Johnny Drama_11 wrote: »

My box just arrived along with a very apologetic delivery driver. Get bit of kit for the price.

I missed my slot tonight but have emailed them for an alternative.

Jaysus I feel for those poor drivers. What an absolute cock up by the office staff

BonnieSituation · 03-12-2020 11:07pm

They were obsessing over the fresh ingredients.

Everyone could have had a lemon and lime and even basil leaves.

Serious work to get as many as they did out.

The hot sauce is pretty nice and adds a nice punch to the sour.

Another good bonus was more glass vials and tiny bottles to use for samples and to shift over from the horrible plastic ones that CWS send out.

Hogzy · 03-12-2020 11:14pm

BonnieSituation wrote: »

They were obsessing over the fresh ingredients.

Everyone could have had a lemon and lime and even basil leaves.

Serious work to get as many as they did out.

The hot sauce is pretty nice and adds a nice punch to the sour.

Another good bonus was more glass vials and tiny bottles to use for samples and to shift over from the horrible plastic ones that CWS send out.

The best value whiskey 'tasting' iv ever taken part in. It would have been good value at 20 euro.

Hodors Appletart · 03-12-2020 11:23pm

Picked up a Three Swallows. For my money it's better than Johns Lane.

Lovely drop.

L1011 · 03-12-2020 11:23pm

Just arrived! He was trying to see if there was still a light on in the house

BonnieSituation · 03-12-2020 11:25pm

Hogzy wrote: »

The best value whiskey 'tasting' iv ever taken part in. It would have been good value at 20 euro.

Absolutely. It was ridiculous.

Cazale · 03-12-2020 11:36pm

BonnieSituation wrote:

Another good bonus was more glass vials and tiny bottles to use for samples and to shift over from the horrible plastic ones that CWS send out.

I hate those bottles! There is always a drop or two left in them. I used all my other bottles up recently and have been stuck using them for samples.

BonnieSituation · 03-12-2020 11:47pm

Cazale wrote: »

I hate those bottles! There is always a drop or two left in them. I used all my other bottles up recently and have been stuck using them for samples.

Yeah. I still have the Kurayoshi tasting kit there as I couldn't do it on the night and I'd rather have them in glass as they'll be there 'til after Christmas at this rate I would say.

dobman88 · 03-12-2020 11:48pm

Speaking of sample bottles. where could I pick some up? Turns out a couple of lads in work are fond of a drop and we've spoken about swapping samples but I dont have a receptacle respectable enough for them.

Electric Nitwit · 03-12-2020 11:53pm

dobman88 wrote: »

Speaking of sample bottles. where could I pick some up? Turns out a couple of lads in work are fond of a drop and we've spoken about swapping samples but I dont have a receptacle respectable enough for them.

Not used them myself so can't vouch for them, but I saw these recommended, was thinking of getting some myself

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CZ9SN7G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_tWwYFbQF0C7GV

killbillvol2 · 03-12-2020 11:54pm

dobman88 wrote: »

Speaking of sample bottles. where could I pick some up? Turns out a couple of lads in work are fond of a drop and we've spoken about swapping samples but I dont have a receptacle respectable enough for them.

Amazon have all sorts. I got something like 50x50ml bottles last year with corks.

BonnieSituation · 03-12-2020 11:56pm

L1011 wrote: »

Just arrived! He was trying to see if there was still a light on in the house

A fitting end!

dobman88 · 03-12-2020 11:57pm

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Not used them myself so can't vouch for them, but I saw these recommended, was thinking of getting some myself

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CZ9SN7G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_tWwYFbQF0C7GV

Lovely. They're on the way.

Cazale · 04-12-2020 12:12am

L1011 wrote:

Just arrived! He was trying to see if there was still a light on in the house

There's a light that never goes out...

Weepsie · 04-12-2020 12:15am

Weepsie wrote: »

Any had the writer's tear mizunara finish? Overheard one of the guys in CWS going on about it last week to a customer, and piqued my interest and this week it's reduced a little. I need another bottle like I need a hole in the head, but you know. Tis Cask Strength

Bought this in the end. Will try it over Christmas if not before.

Useful.Idiot · 04-12-2020 12:38am

Weepsie wrote: »

Bought this in the end. Will try it over Christmas if not before.

Very interested to hear what it's like! The Glendalough Mizunara is amazing.

Doctor Jimbob · 04-12-2020 11:07am

Still waiting on my Bushmills kit for tonight, what email address did ye contact for an update?

Greg81 · 04-12-2020 11:09am

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

Still waiting on my Bushmills kit for tonight, what email address did ye contact for an update?

kerry@clearboxcommunications.com

I moved mine to Saturday. Hoping to get the box today.

L1011 · 04-12-2020 11:36am

I'm moved to Saturday too now, although today was available as I have the box; I have other plans - namely getting to sit in a pub for the first time in months - for this evening.

calistro · 04-12-2020 11:41am

Doctor Jimbob wrote: »

Still waiting on my Bushmills kit for tonight, what email address did ye contact for an update?

Mine just arrive there now...phew!!!!

OldRio · 04-12-2020 11:46am

Well they emailed me back with apologies. I've picked tonight at 7. Let's hope I have the delivery.

flended12 · 04-12-2020 11:54am

Im booked in for tmro. Just emailed them there, honestly I dont mind if its delayed as I really only want the kit itself as a gift

Emailed repsonded to, fantastic comms.

Beanstalk · 04-12-2020 12:17pm

Christmas day setup now!

BonnieSituation · 04-12-2020 1:22pm

L1011 wrote: »

I'm moved to Saturday too now, although today was available as I have the box; I have other plans - namely getting to sit in a pub for the first time in months - for this evening.

Snap on that! Roll on 630!

Bartyman · 04-12-2020 1:36pm

OldRio wrote: »

Well they emailed me back with apologies. I've picked tonight at 7. Let's hope I have the delivery.

Mine arrived an hour ago (Malahide), lad had lots in the back of the van, approx 80. ðŸ‘

Weepsie · 04-12-2020 3:39pm

I didn't sign up for the tasting as I'm busy this week. Wish I had

KnicksInSix · 04-12-2020 3:59pm

Mine arrived earlier today too in D9. Whatever about anything else the glasses are really nice. Looking forward to the tasting later.

Electric Nitwit · 04-12-2020 4:03pm

Talguetler wrote: »

Mine arrived earlier today too in D9. Whatever about anything else the glasses are really nice. Looking forward to the tasting later.

Arrived just this second, I'm in D6

the beer revolu · 04-12-2020 4:20pm

Is it just me, or is this starting to get a little bit tedious?

BeerNut · 04-12-2020 4:49pm

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Arrived just this second, I'm in D6

6W, checking in

the beer revolu wrote: »

Is it just me, or is this starting to get a little bit tedious?

LOL.

Nijmegen · 04-12-2020 5:01pm

Looking forward to this Bushmills thing tonight - I'm sure I'll see some of ye on it! Also answers the question of what I'm drinking tonight

flended12 · 04-12-2020 5:38pm

BeerNut wrote: »

6W, checking in

LOL.

D9, D6W must be on the way to D24!

Always sunny in Tallafornia!

BeerNut · 04-12-2020 5:40pm

flended12 wrote: »

D9, D6W must be on the way to D24!

Always sunny in Tallafornia!

Van was certainly pointed south.

CJay1 · 04-12-2020 7:01pm

Looking for some advice. Has anyone tried the Writers' Tears Redhead or Double Oak? I'm going to buy one for a friend who's a big fan of the label.

Are they worth the price difference over the Copper?

Míle buíochas

Ivefoundgod · 04-12-2020 7:15pm

I've had both. Of the two I found the Double Oak the better drop, Red Head I had to put a drop of water in it to open up the flavours and for me while it was nice i wouldn't be in a rush back for it. I've had 3/4 bottles of Double Oak at this stage and usually try to keep one in the press.

All that said, the standard copper pot is a beautiful whiskey in its own right. I haven't heard too many negative comments on any of the Walsh range so you can't really go wrong IMO.

flended12 · 04-12-2020 7:39pm

Just arrived to d24!

L1011 · 04-12-2020 7:45pm

Is there a knack to putting on the shaker strainer section? Cause it leaks slightly if not

Only testing while washing it and the glassware for tomorrow!

OldRio · 04-12-2020 8:13pm

FFS. The second night of a no show.

odyssey06 · 04-12-2020 8:46pm

Did I hear this right at the Bushmills tasting...
* Bushmills White Label, contains minimum 5 year old whiskey, 50-50 malt-grain
* Bushmills Black Bush, contains minimum 8 year old whiskey, 80-20 malt-grain

The Black Bush Basil Crush cocktail is lovely... surprised how well fresh basil works in a cocktail.
Must pickup some more fresh basil.
Found it very hard to shake the chilli out from the bottle though.

irish_goat · 04-12-2020 8:48pm

Gets easier as the bottle empties a little. Goes well with Mexican food too.

janiejones · 04-12-2020 9:26pm

Drinking the powers 3 swallow. Picked it up mainly cause of the 30 euro price. I am very impressed. Love it when a whiskey out performs my expectations. Even if I go in with relatively low ones

killbillvol2 · 04-12-2020 9:39pm

odyssey06 wrote: »

Did I hear this right at the Bushmills tasting...
* Bushmills White Label, contains minimum 5 year old whiskey, 50-50 malt-grain
* Bushmills Black Bush, contains minimum 8 year old whiskey, 80-20 malt-grain

The Black Bush Basil Crush cocktail is lovely... surprised how well fresh basil works in a cocktail.
Must pickup some more fresh basil.
Found it very hard to shake the chilli out from the bottle though.

Pretty sure I heard the same.

Picked up a load of basil today and am currently sipping my third basil crush . Beautiful cocktail.

Electric Nitwit · 04-12-2020 9:52pm

Friday treat, just opened a bottle of Laphroaig PX Cast. Damn it's good! The sweetness of the sherry is all there at the front of the mouth then the peat really opens up. 48% and dangerously drinkable

gozunda · 04-12-2020 10:09pm

Cazale wrote: »

Found a bottle of Kilbeggan in Naas. There was one left on the shelf.

What was the concensus on this btw?

Good, bad or ?

Doctor Jimbob · 04-12-2020 10:13pm

janiejones wrote: »

Drinking the powers 3 swallow. Picked it up mainly cause of the 30 euro price. I am very impressed. Love it when a whiskey out performs my expectations. Even if I go in with relatively low ones

3 swallow is great value for money even at full price if you're a fan of that style. Love the stuff.

fmul9798 · 04-12-2020 10:19pm

Can't speak for the consensus, only for one. I am sparing mine, but it is so smooth it is hard to stay away. I have been switching between it, Talisker 10 and black barrel recently for a great variety of taste depending on the day...

gozunda wrote: »

What was the concensus on this btw?

Good, bad or ?

Slattsy · 04-12-2020 10:54pm

CJay1 wrote: »

Looking for some advice. Has anyone tried the Writers' Tears Redhead or Double Oak? I'm going to buy one for a friend who's a big fan of the label.

Are they worth the price difference over the Copper?

Míle buíochas

The Redhead is very very nice.

Cazale · 04-12-2020 11:02pm

Bought a litre bottle of Powers gold label the other day. €25 is the best value out there for such a nice whiskey. Off work on holiday so fairly went through it.

accensi0n · 04-12-2020 11:14pm

Opened up a bottle of Teeling Small Batch.
While being very drinkable, didn't think it was anything special.
Got it for €22 and it came with a €17 token for the distillery tour though so can't go too wrong there.

Useful.Idiot · 04-12-2020 11:20pm

Slattsy wrote: »

The Redhead is very very nice.

Agreed, it's very good. I didn't like the copper pot at all.

What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

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