What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

EagererBeaver

Wailin wrote: »

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Shouldn't be too difficult, it's hardly uncommon.

It's pretty difficult to get in Dublin. Have tried to get it a few times but not stocked anywhere.

Took me about 20 seconds to Google that the CWS stock it.

um7y1h83ge06nx

They still had about 6 packs of the Writers Tears in Tesco Arthur's Quay, Limerick this afternoon. Had to pick one up.

Woodford Reserve is great stuff as well, nicer than Bullelit. Said I may as well pour a glass of it, for a litre of it for 40 euro at the airport in Majorca a few months back.

Hotblack Desiato

Finally got my hands on a Writers Tears Copper Pot gift set with two glasses today in Tesco Liffey Valley (f**k me but that place is HUGE) at €35 it's a steal

The local Tesco is a horrible little kip and never stocks anything premium.

Will be cracking it open with the brother in law on the evening of Tuesday week

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Pulled my Laphroaig 10 out of the press this evening, I love the little bit of sweetness you get on the tongue.

gozunda

Tried the Irish Reserve Single Malt 26 yo whiskey from Aldi after a sabbatical. A much improved animal from first opening imo

not yet

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Finally got my hands on a Writers Tears Copper Pot gift set with two glasses today in Tesco Liffey Valley (f**k me but that place is HUGE) at €35 it's a steal

The local Tesco is a horrible little kip and never stocks anything premium.

Will be cracking it open with the brother in law on the evening of Tuesday week

What's happening Tuesday week..?

not yet

Just got into Whisky in the last year, I'm still not getting soft on the pallet or gentle caramel notes, but with a few cubes of ice I feel really grown up at 53...!!!

I've Tried Johnny walker black, red, Jameson, Black bush, Cork something or other, Killbegan, Bullit, Makers mark, woodford reserve, Redbrest jesus that's a lot of empty bottles in a year for a non whisky drinker :D

Wailin

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Took me about 20 seconds to Google that the CWS stock it.

Yeah? Did you bother to check if its in stock?

Captain_Crash

L1011 wrote: »

JD meets all the legal definitions of bourbon and is not described as such as a marketing decision

Is it not to do with them filtering it trough charcoal thus artificially enhancing the flavor? I read that because of this it doesn’t meet the requirements of a whiskey in the US and after a bit of two a fro many year ago with ABC they agreed to brand it Tennessee Whiskey

L1011

Captain_Crash wrote: »

Is it not to do with them filtering it trough charcoal thus artificially enhancing the flavor? I read that because of this it doesn’t meet the requirements of a whiskey in the US and after a bit of two a fro many year ago with ABC they agreed to brand it Tennessee Whiskey

Nope, it meets the letter of the law - filtering is explicitly allowed and there are charcoal filtered products sold as Bourbon.

The filtering is legally required to us the Tennessee Whiskey name, though. But it doesn't stop it meeting the requirements for the Bourbon name.

They simply prefer the branding, makes it seem like something different - and it works.

actuar90

Any suggestions on what to try for someone relatively new to whiskey?

Have always been a fan of standard Jameson. Have tried Redbreast 12, Redbreast Lustau, Jameson Black Barrel and Yellow Spot.

I really like the Lustau and the Black Barrel was unusual but tasty. Was really underwhelmed by the Yellow Spot.

Have a taster bottle of Writers Tears Copper Pot at home to try next.

Wailin

actuar90 wrote: »

Any suggestions on what to try for someone relatively new to whiskey?

Have always been a fan of standard Jameson. Have tried Redbreast 12, Redbreast Lustau, Jameson Black Barrel and Yellow Spot.

I really like the Lustau and the Black Barrel was unusual but tasty. Was really underwhelmed by the Yellow Spot.

Have a taster bottle of Writers Tears Copper Pot at home to try next.

For a unique Irish whiskey experience I'd recommend Glendalough 13 mizunara. The whiskey is finished off in virgin Japanese mizunara oak which is rare and very expensive. Won World best Irish whiskey recently. I tried it at whiskey live and also had a small measure last night and its very nice and very different from your usual Irish whiskies.

keane2097

Anyone recommend a decent rye in the lowish budget category? Bulleit is €30 in Tesco at the moment, is that fairly ok? Willing to spend a little more than that if justified.

actuar90

Wailin wrote: »

For a unique Irish whiskey experience I'd recommend Glendalough 13 mizunara. The whiskey is finished off in virgin Japanese mizunara oak which is rare and very expensive. Won World best Irish whiskey recently. I tried it at whiskey live and also had a small measure last night and its very nice and very different from your usual Irish whiskies.

Thanks, I'll have a look at it.

What do people generally find is the best way to taste new whiskeys without having to invest in a full bottle each time?

I know there are occasionally whiskey tastings around Dublin and the celtic Whiskey shop does some taster bottles. I also came across this which seems like a great idea: https://www.lmulliganwhiskeyshop.com/Articles.asp?ID=257

Useful.Idiot

actuar90 wrote: »

What do people generally find is the best way to taste new whiskeys without having to invest in a full bottle each time?

The best way is just to buy a measure at a bar. Pop into somewhere like the Dingle Whiskey Bar where they have a massive selection and a wealth of knowledge so that they recommend you something you're interested in.

Tastings and tasting sets are indeed the next best ways. Dingle whiskey bar also do great weekly tasting sessions. This is really reading like I work there or something but I just love that place haha

Have you tried Green Spot? A lot of people who don't like Yellow Spot still really enjoy Green Spot as they're quite different. The Greenspot Leoville Barton expression is a favourite of mine.

Noveight

actuar90 wrote: »

Any suggestions on what to try for someone relatively new to whiskey?

Have always been a fan of standard Jameson. Have tried Redbreast 12, Redbreast Lustau, Jameson Black Barrel and Yellow Spot.

Green Spot and Bushmills Black Bush are two fine whiskeys, both worth a try.

Live at Three

Bought a Talisker 10 in Tesco today for 30 quid. I usually pay 55-60 for it.

And I only went in for bread..

limnam

actuar90 wrote: »

Any suggestions on what to try for someone relatively new to whiskey?

Have always been a fan of standard Jameson. Have tried Redbreast 12, Redbreast Lustau, Jameson Black Barrel and Yellow Spot.

I really like the Lustau and the Black Barrel was unusual but tasty. Was really underwhelmed by the Yellow Spot.

Have a taster bottle of Writers Tears Copper Pot at home to try next.

Surprised you're a fan of standard jameson and didn't like yellow spot. The fact you like Lusatu and black barrel and not yellow spot has me struggling on what to suggest.


Possibly Green Spot Chateau Léoville Barton

VW 1

Either of the caskmates iterations should be fine, and on the cheaper end of the scale also. I thought they were good value for a decent whisky.

Seth Brundle

Red Spot just bought in Dublin airport

mik_da_man

Just got some yesterday myself, looking forward to cracking it open over the crimbo

Passenger

What was the pricing on the Red Spot, lads?

sceach16

Passenger wrote: »

What was the pricing on the Red Spot, lads?

115 in Mitchells. I think it was generally at this level.

brinty

sceach16 wrote:

115 in Mitchells. I think it was generally at this level.

Are they not so let's out??
My wife said she couldn't get me one of Christmas,but she could be bluffing

Been building the stocks back up over the past few months, in preparation for the silly season. Currently have the following to get stuck into over the next couple of weeks:

Famous grouse smoky black
Chivas Regal 12
Jura 10
Johnnnie Walker green label
Johnnie walker collector's edition
Green spot (x 3 bottles )
Highland Park 12
Bowmore 12 single malt

Sainsbury's in Newry have a good few deals on at the moment, well worth a trip. Still raging I didn't pick up a bottle of Glenlivet founder's reserve for ~€25. They also do a wide range of 50ml tasters for a couple of pounds each if you were looking for stocking fillers.

Seth Brundle

sceach16 wrote: »

115 in Mitchells. I think it was generally at this level.

€115 in the airport also.
Hopefully worth it!

mik_da_man

brinty wrote: »

Are they not so let's out??
My wife said she couldn't get me one of Christmas,but she could be bluffing

Yeah they are sold out a while now in Mitchells, but still taking orders for post Christmas delivery.
I've heard that the next batch will have a cardboard tube, not a metal one like the first batch..

Seth Brundle

brinty wrote: »

Are they not so let's out??
My wife said she couldn't get me one of Christmas,but she could be bluffing

My understanding is that the airport got huge supplies as a main market and still has some left.
Most retailers in Ireland e.g. O'Briens sold out almost instantly.

Quackster

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Still raging I didn't pick up a bottle of Glenlivet founder's reserve for ~€25.

€30 in Tesco until the 24th. And if you purchase (with other groceries) using a €10 off €45 spend voucher, that brings the effective price down to €23.33!

Useful.Idiot

what's the founders reserve like? what would you compare it to? I've seen its a best seller on Amazon.

L1011

Its not great tbh. The age-statement releases it has all but replaced were better.

Hococop

Buying a gift for a whiskey drinker, I know people would have different tastes but which would be nicer red breast 12 or jack daniels single Barrell or is there another drink around that price range (€60 ish)?

Thanks

Edit: there is a cardhu 12 on offer for 30 in Tesco, that nice or does that offer say it's not as good?

adrian522

Personally the Red Brest is the best available for that price and is the one I'd recommend.

Talisker 10 Year old is €30 in Tesco and is a good option if you'd prefer scotch.

The other option would be Green Spot for €50 (O'Briens) which would also be very good and is cheaper than you usually get it for.

brinty

Hococop wrote:

Edit: there is a cardhu 12 on offer for 30 in Tesco, that nice or does that offer say it's not as good?

Cardhu is a lovely dram,a steal at 30bucks

odyssey06

Useful.Idiot wrote: »

what's the founders reserve like? what would you compare it to? I've seen its a best seller on Amazon.

I really liked the Glenlivet 12yo, the dropoff to the Founders Reserve is dramatic. Better off going 'up' to 10 year old Jura or 'down' to something like Monkey Shoulder or Chivas Regal.

EagererBeaver

Green Spot >>> RB12

If he drinks American whiskey, you can get some really good stuff in and around that price. Town Branch etc.

The Nal

Hococop wrote: »

Buying a gift for a whiskey drinker, I know people would have different tastes but which would be nicer red breast 12 or jack daniels single Barrell or is there another drink around that price range (€60 ish)?

Thanks

Celtic Whiskey Shop have Basil Haydens bourbon which is delish.

adrian522

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Green Spot >>> RB12

If he drinks American whiskey, you can get some really good stuff in and around that price. Town Branch etc.

It's a matter of taste and opinion you can't say one is better than the other. Red Breast would be to more people's taste though I would imagine.

mik_da_man

Due to the abundance of Tesco Vouchers doing the rounds I ended up in there today grabbing a bit of lunch and picked up a Talisker 10 after all the praise here.
Looking forward to trying that over Christmas.

Loads of Proper 12 on the shelf too

EagererBeaver

adrian522 wrote: »

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Green Spot >>> RB12

If he drinks American whiskey, you can get some really good stuff in and around that price. Town Branch etc.

It's a matter of taste and opinion you can't say one is better than the other. Red Breast would be to more people's taste though I would imagine.

You literally said "RB12 is the best available at that price". You also clearly stated that this was merely your opinion. You somehow then say that RB would be to more people's taste.

Of course the entire thing is subjective. All I did was give my two cents.

L1011

Hococop wrote: »

Buying a gift for a whiskey drinker, I know people would have different tastes but which would be nicer red breast 12 or jack daniels single Barrell or is there another drink around that price range (€60 ish)?

Thanks

Edit: there is a cardhu 12 on offer for 30 in Tesco, that nice or does that offer say it's not as good?

Cardhu is a nice, smooth scotch. The offer is because Tesco have nearly every Diageo whiskey on offer for some reason

pleasant Co.

EagererBeaver wrote: »

You literally said "RB12 is the best available at that price". You also clearly stated that this was merely your opinion. You somehow then say that RB would be to more people's taste.

Of course the entire thing is subjective. All I did was give my two cents.

If it helps, RB12 >>> Green Spot

Rows Grower

sceach16 wrote: »

Where? I am still chasing it!

Any luck in getting one?

There was 2,700 bottles and I think I read somewhere that 600 of them went to America.

I wonder is there a big difference in taste between it and the other Dingle brands that sell at 46.5%?

Anyone here try them and taste any difference?

sceach16

Rows Grower wrote: »

Any luck in getting one?

There was 2,700 bottles and I think I read somewhere that 600 of them went to America.

I wonder is there a big difference in taste between it and the other Dingle brands that sell at 46.5%?

Anyone here try them and taste any difference?

Yep. O'Briens turned up trumps! Not tasted. Reports on facebook suggest it is (emmmm) popular because of scarcity rather than excellence. Some went to UK as well.

mik_da_man

Keep an eye out in SuperValu too, they seem to have got some

Padraig Mor

mik_da_man wrote: »

Yeah they are sold out a while now in Mitchells, but still taking orders for post Christmas delivery.
I've heard that the next batch will have a cardboard tube, not a metal one like the first batch..

Ordered Red Spot from Mitchell's last night. Shipping notice this morning!

Hotblack Desiato

Third of rare Scotch whiskies tested found to be fake

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-46566703

More than a third of vintage Scotch whiskies tested at a specialist laboratory have been found to be fake, BBC Scotland has learned.

Twenty-one out of 55 bottles of rare Scotch were deemed to be outright fakes or whiskies not distilled in the year declared.

The tests were conducted at the East Kilbride-based Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC).

It used advanced radiocarbon dating techniques to reach its conclusions.
...
The rare whisky bottles identified as fakes this year included an Ardbeg 1885, which had been acquired from a private owner, and a Thorne's Heritage early 20th Century blended whisky purchased from an auctioneer.

RW101 said a total of 10 single malts purporting to be from 1900 or earlier were found not to be genuine.

Hardly surprising stuff like this would happen given the profits which can be made.

For outright collectors (who will never drink the stuff) once you can make the bottle and label look convincing you're home free, the contents could be anything!

mik_da_man

Padraig Mor wrote: »

Ordered Red Spot from Mitchell's last night. Shipping notice this morning!

Good stuff, I found some local too last night, so looks like they got more stock on the way just in time. Let me know if you get a metal or cardboard tube.

Padraig Mor

mik_da_man wrote: »

Good stuff, I found some local too last night, so looks like they got more stock on the way just in time. Let me know if you get a metal or cardboard tube.

Where'd you pick that up Mik? Had a wee dram in a pub the other evening (@ €17 a pop!) - very nice! Unfortunately its initial release passed me by though.

L1011

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Third of rare Scotch whiskies tested found to be fake

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-46566703



Hardly surprising stuff like this would happen given the profits which can be made.

For outright collectors (who will never drink the stuff) once you can make the bottle and label look convincing you're home free, the contents could be anything!

IDL should probably look at offering bottle-and-box MVR with coloured water in it at this stage :pac: