What whisk(e)y are we drinking? (Part 2)

It's a tiny measure, though. Not even a bar shot. Most "minis" are 50ml

West Cork with 2 age statements. A 5 year pot still and 7 year single malt. Thought they'd have older single malt especially but 7 is the youngest. Founded 2003 but they moved to new location in 2014 so this is probably all from the new spot

What’s delivery costs for MoM this weather, haven’t used them since Parcelwizard finished

Hi all, whats the best peatiest Irish Whiskey?

I use the mother in laws house in Derry. £20 a year for Master of Malt prime which includes all delivery.

Well lads I posted in January that I had to give up whiskey for an extended period due to a minor health issue. I've had two sneaky drams since then but I'm glad to say that I am back in action after getting the nod from the doctor recently.

I picked a few random samples off the shelf tonight. A Glendalough Pot Still, Sailors Home 'The Haven' Pot Still and The Bridge Bethlehem Single Cask Release. The clear winner was the Bethlehem Single Cask. Some blurb from Celtic Whiskey website below about it.

The Bridge Bethlehem Single Cask Release - €84

A beautiful single grain release from Lough Ree Distillery. This 11 year old Single Grain Irish Whiskey was first matured in Bourbon casks, then finished for 2 years in a PX Sherry butt, giving delicate but complex dried fruit and nutty flavours and a pleasant sweetness. The Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry butt used to finish this whiskey was part of a solera system for more than 30 years before we sourced it and is of exceptional quality, giving an intense yet delicate finish to this whiskey. This incredible whiskey picked up Gold Medal at the Irish Whiskey Awards 2021 for best Single Cask Whiskey.

Cazale, I'm so pleased for you. You clearly have a passion for whiskey. It seemed terribly harsh to have to give up your passion for a reason other than the obvious reason why someone should stop drinking!

I'm also pleased for everyone here to be having your informed, well articulated opinions again.

Sláinte!

Just don't go crazy with your new found freedom 😜

A friend brought around a bottle of Bunnahabhain 12 which I liked well enough

Nice choices!

Did you collect as you returned back from your trip btw?

I've never done that but I believe you can?

I've only ever purchased as I depart Dublin and bring them on board with me.

Great news @Cazale 🙂

I had to give up the drink for almost a year once, due to medication I was on. The nights out and the beer were grand but I really missed my whiskey. You're obviously more of an aficionado than me, so I'm delighted to hear you can get back to it

I just wanted to say @Cazale

This man messaged me reaching out having read my post that my mam passed

Offered to send me a sample

I was expecting a sample

Came home from work to a package with several whiskeys including some very expensive stuff

I have to say he is an absolute gentleman

Have really been struggling with the loss of my mother this week and he lifted my spirits

Honestly delighted you are getting back to what you are passionate about

I honestly can't wait to meet you in Monasterevin distillery for those drinks

I would second that idea! I'm fairly remote (north-west) so making it to physical meetups might be difficult normally but I certainly support the idea!

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed your whiskeys Dark Knight. I'll see you there for a dram one day.

To account for geographical limitations etc what about a secret Santa type thing to start off with? You send a sample or two of something interesting to whoever your matched up with and we drink/review them on a certain date before Xmas. I'd gladly organise it if anyone was interested.