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

Interesting! I had my hand on one at one point but put it down. I just thought £55 was a bit too far for a whiskey I haven't tried yet

Gents, getting married this year. Not doing any of the traditional stuff, church, vows, 3 tier cake that nobody eats or wants. We want to stick what we want. Eg Putting effort into the drinks reception rather than horse and cart 🤣

Was wondering if anyone had ideas for whiskey at a wedding? One suggestion was hot whiskeys on arrival, that might be a good idea whether depending. Was hoping for something to commemorate the day. Sounds a bit like Homer buying Marge a bowling ball - but the misses appreciates a whiskey, I swear.

If it's winter, I think some people would appreciate hot whiskies. If you could get someone to do small whiskey sours, quickly and well, I think it would go down really well.

Whiskey Macs, if winter, could be nice (ginger wine and whisky), or maybe Rusty Nails (whisky and Drambuie).

Was at a wedding years ago and there was a selection of miniatures on every table to either drink or bring home. I still have a couple because a lot of guests didn't drink whiskey or want it to bring home.

Old Comber ?

my sister in law had whiskey old fashions for drinks reception on arrival at the hotel - even the non-whiskey drinkers enjoyed it. lovely sunny summer afternoon so the vibes were good anyway, but the old fashions were a great touch.

October wedding so not quite but close enough that they won't be amiss. But if its a sudden hot spell. Would oppose a swap to old fashioneds.

I'm sure not everyone will go for it. But you can't please everyone. There will be glasses of sparkling too, and beer/Guinness or similar. There will still be some that have a very specific drink they drink.

Personalised hip flasks for the groomsmen is a good touch. But 3 of us were in the wedding party last year and have one from then. I'll have my own full of red breast on the morning. 😉

I've a friend who is a wine lover. He bought himself (and his wife) an expensive wine. With the idea they'd open it on whatever anniversary. It's a shame whiskey doesn't age in the bottle. I'd open it year 1

V de P Malahide?

Wow, that looks... ummm... interesting!

One for Macallan super fans with deep pockets!

Upon arrival, guests will be brought through an infusion workshop by The Macallan brand ambassador, Felicity White, before enjoying a multi-course tasting menu curated by Jordan Bailey with cocktails by Majken Bech-Bailey. Each guest will bring home a gift including a bottle of The Macallan Double Cask 12…

€275 per person. Friday May 3rd. No 25 Fitzwilliam Place.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-macallan-x-bech-bailey-tickets-880098356877

Christ would a bottle of it run you €100 at home?! Rip off Republic alive and well. 70 over here on Amazon.

Aberlour is usually a good bet in French supermarkets. I bought a bottle of the 14 year old late last year for I think €37 and a very nice drop it is (had one last night). I think it was still at a similar price a few weeks ago, but I was on a lightning visit on the way to the ferry as the shop was closing so couldn't swear to it.

Where's the Lagavullin 16 at 60e? Used to get it at that price here in Barcelona for years but it has shot up to 90 odd the last few.

It shows at €27 for me, but at either price it is a very nice drop. It is levels above the regular Paddy imo. 47% so packs more punch than most whiskies at that price level. Definitely worth trying at that price.

Is the Paddy's share really good

I hate standard paddy as it just tastes like cheap grain pish

Is the Paddy's share just a higher abv

No I dont think it is just Paddy dialled up ABV. In a blind taste test I doubt anyone would get a link to Paddy from it. Midleton maybe.

Good for highballs (and what it was made for). I didn’t find it very good on its own.

Leclerc supermarket, France.

Good phrase... not breaking the bank dram... must remember that one. Glad tk hear the Paddys Share was a hit.

Dolmen has previously been used as a Blackwater/Aldi mark, so we can be pretty sure where that comes from.

Can't shed light on the Duchas.

Both those whiskies sound interesting, though.

I checked last Thursday and no sign of either in my local ALDI - at least the Two Stacks seems to have arrived thanks for the info.

Thoughts on the latest Dream cask?

Sounds like it will be the last one? No doubt replaced with something else in future. It’s an insane price, but I’m pretty tempted tbh.

It’s the oldest expression of the lot. seems to be from same year as the first, but with 5 years more in cask. To be completely honest im being slightly sentimental as it was distill the year I was born. If there’s going a whiskey I hold this might be it.
Mentioned the upcoming wedding above, tempted to make this a very selfish “gift” to the Mrs.