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

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    #3152
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users Posts: 16,975 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121331205#Comment_121331205

    For years, Bushmills sourced all their pot still spirit from Midleton and Midleton sourced all their single malt from Bushmills.

    Don't know if that's still the case.



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    #3153
    tphase
    Registered Users Posts: 1,108 ✭✭✭tphase


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121322458#Comment_121322458

    it was €75 (reduced from €100) and I wish I'd got two. I know they vary but if that wasn't a great 'vintage' then I'd have no problem taking a punt on the next release 🥃



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    #3154
    Anaki r2d2
    Registered Users Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Anaki r2d2


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121331205#Comment_121331205

    Ah here, you can't just leave it there!

    Where do Bushmills get their whiskey from?



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    #3155
    irish_goat
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 5,786 Mod ✭✭✭✭irish_goat


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121333102#Comment_121333102

    the beer revolu explained it here.

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121331227#Comment_121331227




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    #3156
    janiejones
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭janiejones


    Clonakilty just released a new blend with their own pot still. Sourced grain. They haven't released a pot still of their own yet, far as I know.

    Fercullen doing the same, their own malt replacing the sourced in their blend

    Boann have the whistler for their sourced stuff and they've done 2 special boann releases. Boann winter solstice and Boann summer solstice. Crazy prices, listed editions.

    Actually don't think the winter one went on sale at all. Just special guests brought in for a celebration and a bottle



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    #3157
    padre78
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭padre78


    Passed the new Ahascragh distillery yesterday....looks impressive in an otherwise non inspiring village 😀.


    Anybody tried any if their products yet? Might do a tour if the place at some stage



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    #3158
    adaminho
    Registered Users Posts: 2,621 ✭✭✭adaminho


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121333401#Comment_121333401

    Fercullen/Powerscourt are very up front on their provenance. Had a tasting with them a few months ago. Funnily enough their head distisller would have originally laid down the original casks so would have an idea what they should turn out like anyway.



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    #3159
    JMcL
    Registered Users Posts: 2,217 ✭✭✭JMcL


    Tesco have Black Barrel at €32 with a Clubcard at the minute. Dunnes look to have it at the same price without the need for the tracking device Clubcard. Supervalu more expensive



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    #3160
    head82
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭head82


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121323016#Comment_121323016

    Picked up a bottle of this today (well I actually picked up 2 bottles but only because I had to visit three SuperValu's before finding it in stock and was concerned there might be a run on this).

    For €25, it punches well above it's weight. A really nice tipple for the price. My palate wouldn't be as refined as some here but I'm getting just the right amount of sherry hint without being overpowering. Sweet.. but not too sweet.

    As an added bonus, the labeling is refreshingly honest. If I get the chance, I'll pop up a photo of the back label later.



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    #3161
    head82
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭head82


    Done it!

    fbow.jpg




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    #3162
    Electric Nitwit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,946 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121337684#Comment_121337684

    Cool, will try, thanks. I checked Maynooth but no joy, but I'll be near others this week



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    #3163
    odyssey06
    Registered Users Posts: 29,533 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121338189#Comment_121338189

    It isn't stocked in all Supervalus. If you have a Supervalu login, you can select your store for a 'fake' click and collect order and it will then show you what is stocked in that store. Assuming that store does click and collect. I use it for scanning stock in Northside, Sutton and Killester.

    Pretty sure Sutton and Killester stock it but not Raheny, for those on DNS.

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



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    #3164
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,886 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    I got a bottle of the Foxes Bow when it was first launched (the Limerick connection made it a bit of a must-try) and I expected it to be mediocre enough, but then I absolutely loved it. Have another stashed away somewhere now for opening next year. I met a few old friends I used to play soccer with and they couldn't believe I liked it at all.

    Anyway, got my hands on a Knappogue Castle 16 for a great price at auction recently and opened it tonight. Beautiful stuff.



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    #3165
    4goneConclusion
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭4goneConclusion


    Anyone got a recommendation for a whiskey for around 80-100€?

    I like single malt so I'm thinking of getting one of the Dingle Wheel of the year series but wanted to check if anyone has a good opinion of them.

    Or if there's anything that's particularly good out there at the moment. :)



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    #3166
    janiejones
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭janiejones


    Powers John's lane cask strength could be a good one



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    #3167
    Electric Nitwit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,946 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121344500#Comment_121344500

    I've mentioned it a few times now, I think, but I think the Dark Silkie Cask Strength it's a wonderful whiskey, it's €90 direct from Sliabh Liag

    64%, but you wouldn't know. Full of flavour, fruity, Christmas pudding, bit of wood and smoke. Very smooth with it all. It's my favourite whiskey at the moment



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    #3168
    Bahanaman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Bahanaman


    Whiskey event on in Supervalu. https://shop.supervalu.ie/sm/pickup/rsid/269/whiskey-sale. Would anyone with a better idea than I have any advice on the best value available?



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    Anaki r2d2
    Registered Users Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Anaki r2d2


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121347507#Comment_121347507
    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058138611/booze-deals-megathread-2

    The forum on booze deals might be a better place to see deals. Lots of sales on right now



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    #3170
    Bahanaman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Bahanaman


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121348117#Comment_121348117

    Apologies. Was really looking for advice on the nicest whiskeys available in Supervalu as it is very close to me. The sale is a coincidental bonus. Of course I can see the deals on the megathread but my original question re what people's opinion on the nicest ones is would remain unanswered.



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    #3171
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users Posts: 16,975 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    If I was to pick one I'd probably go for the Jameson stout cask.



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    #3172
    Electric Nitwit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,946 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    Some that stand out to me at those prices are the Tullamore Dew Rum Cask, for something a bit different, and the Jameson Black Barrel (if you're lucky enough to see the Black Barrel Proof for €30 buy every bottle they have!)

    The Foxes Bow is a good price, see a few posts up for a review, haven't tried it myself yet

    The Powers Three Swallows gets a lot of love here and is a good price. I don't like it personally, but I think I'm in the minority!



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    #3173
    Anaki r2d2
    Registered Users Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Anaki r2d2


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121351376#Comment_121351376

    Ah right. Sorry. My bad. I think jameson black barrel at 30euro is a steal. The regular strength version. The proof strength has too much horsepower for me

    I met Simon Fay by chance, the number 2 man in IDL. I quizzed him a little. He also thought Black barrel was great for flavour/cost ratio.

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    #3174
    [Deleted User]
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121351376#Comment_121351376

    You can't go wrong with Powers Three Swallow. €25 is also a tremendous price, I don't expect a lower price before xmas. My local SV looked to be running low on this deal today.

    Black Barrel is a popular whiskey and €30 is a good price for it. My local SV still had loads left. Before xmas I would not be surprised if one of the supermarkets does it for €28.

    Between Jameson Crested/Stout/IPA, I prefer the Caskmates Stout. However €25 is not going to make me run down to the shops to grab one, that's a pretty frequent discount.

    Tullamore Dew XO Rum Cask is very good for 25. Nowhere else is close to this price.



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    #3175
    tphase
    Registered Users Posts: 1,108 ✭✭✭tphase


    got a couple each of Three Swallow and Foxes Bow at €25 in SV - the last two of the latter :)

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121351376#Comment_121351376

    as for the nicest - Redbreast12 (€65) , Method and Madness single grain (€55), Paddy's Share (€46.50 but €30 in Tesco atm I think). Flavourwise, can't really go wrong with Redbreast. The other two may or may not be to your taste



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    #3176
    Black Sheep
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 3,070 Mod ✭✭✭✭Black Sheep


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121351421#Comment_121351421

    I really like the Caskmates stout, an underrated whisky for sure.

    The Three Swallows would be my other pick here, at that price...

    ...But this is a good time to give out, yet again, about the demise of the Powers 12 year old Special Reserve, an exceptional whisky.



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    #3177
    Beanstalk
    Registered Users Posts: 1,212 ✭✭✭Beanstalk


    What's the consensus on Paddy's share? Worth a punt? I like the idea and story behind it (yes I'm a sucker for marketing of historical stories - if they're relevant)



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    #3178
    tphase
    Registered Users Posts: 1,108 ✭✭✭tphase


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121352242#Comment_121352242

    definitely worth a punt when it's on sale. I got a couple a good while ago at €30 on the recommendation of a mate and was pleasantly surprised. Still have one in storage but probably will pick up another while Tesco have it for that price



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    #3179
    Beanstalk
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    Class I'm easily convinced to be fair but it €30 seems like a very fair price for what it is.



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    #3180
    odyssey06
    Registered Users Posts: 29,533 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121352242#Comment_121352242

    I use it in a simple 'short' hot whiskey, no cloves or lemon - but with an orange peel. Really hits the spot on nights like this.

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



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    #3181
    DeniG2
    Registered Users Posts: 128 ✭✭DeniG2


    I normally wouldn’t touch Paddy whiskey but Paddys Share is a bit different, @ 47%, it’s worth a punt at €25.96 in Tesco (down from €45), it’s strong and sweet and fairly smooth

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