What's your latest whiskey purchase?

[charleymcguffin]

Kavanaghs is a range of 4, sold in the States it's a Teeling trademark . Trademark S/N 85947513 assigned to Teeling Whiskey Co. Oct/15/2013.
Range is, a blend, a grain, a single malt and a 12 year old..

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Regarding Kern Irish Whiskey ,see here

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[Good Whiskey Hunting]

Thanks for that.

I was thinking of Cavanagh which is from West Cork Distillers. It sold in Russia instead of their Kennedy brand. I guess Kennedy wouldn't be a great seller in Russia. I wonder how Cavanagh went.

[IrishWhiskeyChaser]

I wonder how it compares to the Teeling sold in the States at Total Wine under the Kavanagh label..

I don't think that's Teelings. Can you post a link or a picture.

Looks like it is Will, never heard of it myself until now but possibly a US whiskey only ....



See here

http://www.iucbrands.com/kern-whiskey/

and the PDF on the above page

http://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/7 ... 8hp5uzM%3D

[Raven]

Thought that couldn't be right until i saw Teeling on the bottle
as C/Kavanagh I saw as being West Cork Distillers brand. I saw
things going legal over less as this name is spelled by Irish people
in both ways. I concede the labels are very different. I recall though
West Cork were selling this brand in the U.S. as well as I saw their label
on a U.S. drink website def. not a Russian site.

[charleymcguffin]

Just realized that the link I gave above ascribing the Kavanagh trademark to Teeling , needed to be reset for page to show. I attach a screen grab of the relevant page.
Also attached details of the K Kern Irish Whiskey trademark...The trademark being assigned to International Distillers and Vintners Ltd.
BTW there is also a Kavanagh Irish Cream ,produced by Terra in Co.Cavan. Perhaps not surprising as they bottle for Teelings

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Re WCD ,I can not find a TM application for the Cavanagh brand whiskey/spirit drink (?) the only trademarks in the US for this name are a clothing company. Anyway the Teeling trademark application goes back to May 2013.

[Good Whiskey Hunting]

I found a little on the Cavanagh I spoke about.

http://www.argonautliquor.com/mobile/it ... p;priceid=

Here's their description
"Cavanagh’s is a subtle fusion of the finest Celtic whiskies and malt to insure a unique, challenging and august drinking experience. Cavanagh’s, handcrafted in West Cork, Ireland, is infused with Irish and Bourbon cask oak using a proprietary infusion process.

It is then steeped in malt through an ancient artisan and near-forgotten technique. The resurrection of this lost steeping process insures to marry a smooth and clean finish whilst retaining a vibrant and distinctive character.

Cavanagh’s is inspired by the Irish love of good company and lasting friendship."

Is that's whiskey? I don't think so.

[Raven]

I knew I had seen it on U.S. websites alright but could not recall which one. I'm sure it was
a different website I saw it as I was never on Argonautliquor.com. This website has it in
the category of Irish whiskey which from the contents may not be right. 'Celtic whiskies'
covers a multitude -- Irish, Scottish, Welsh & Breton all of which produce !!

[charleymcguffin]

I think the review of Cavanagh's from Proof 66 says a lot http://www.proof66.com/whiskey/cavanagh ... drink.html
Also the review of the sister brand McFaddens and the reply from WCD is very informative http://www.howtodrinkwhisky.com/west-co ... sh-spirit/
Just to round off ,a review of the Kennedy range..... http://www.drinkhacker.com/2014/10/23/r ... te-lineup/

[Good Whiskey Hunting]

I know we're off topic here but I would love to read howtodrinkwhisky.com 's review of Pogue whiskey.

This is an excellent description of McFadden Irish stuff.
"This stuff is creepy. I took my first sip and woke up shoeless on a park bench 20 minutes later with a raging case of pinkeye and no recollection of how I got there. If you’re looking for a passive-aggressive Secret Santa gift for that whisky-drinking loudmouth you work with, this is it."

[Raven]

Both reviews are well worthy of reading!!
Well done Charlie McGuffin

[IrishWhiskeyChaser]

I think WCD have had an image issue and did not get out there to explain themselves very well. The reply was interesting and if they did that from day one they probably would not got half the flack as they receive on whiskey forums and blogs. At the end of the day clarity and opens works the best in this business especially when you have a highly knowledgeable fan base for the product.

Anyway back to topic, my last 2 purchases were Powers for €21euro & Paddy for €20. Ridiculous prices but I'm not complaining

We won't see these prices again as the under selling or below cost discounting of Alcohol is soon to be banned here. Stock up guys.

Hard to believe but the Powers works out at €3.62 retail after taxes and Paddy €2.88

I'd love to know how much the Chains are losing on these ... and if the Distilleries are taking a hit too?

[Good Whiskey Hunting]

I'm told Aldi & Lidl are launching those vouchers again, the spend €50+ get €10 off. If the likes of Tescos start accepting them again, I'll be having a field day. I recon I'm a net loss as a customer to them. I only ever buy spirits and fuel.

I got a Jameson caskmates in Supervalu Enniscorthy for €38. That's not bad value I think. It's not easy to find down these parts.

[charleymcguffin]

While on the subject of Lidl .I noticed that they are selling a new blend ,which is called Dundalgan " CHARRED CASK IRISH WHISKEY" at €24.99 .

[Good Whiskey Hunting]

I tried this at the Irish Quality Food Awards and was not overly enamoured. At €24 or so you'll get vastly superior whiskey.

[ssascott]

Got the Michael Collins gift set with the old, tall bottle, a flask and a leather clip-on golf set. It's been a while since I've seen this in stores. About $25.

[Good Whiskey Hunting]

I took delivery of a Midleton Single Grain from the Irish Whiskey Society. The joys of membership.

What will next year bring us?

[John]

CWS Powers 16yo! Very nice job done on this one! Really looking forward to opening it !
J.

[Good Whiskey Hunting]

I got one myself. Looking forward to trying it too. I've an Aviation that's going to be broken open very soon.

I'd say that they'll be lots of these coming in the next few years.

[Fran]

Tyrconnell single malt Madeira cask.

[JohnM]

I picked up some nice independent Teeling. A 1989 Bottled Letters from the Whisky Agency and the new Hotel Essen Hof 1991.

[ericf]

Picked up the following for our next tasting in Ennis....

Paddy Centenary for €65, Powers 3 Swallows for €42.50 and Jameson Caskmates for €41.50 - all in Dunnes. I also picked up a Teeling Single Malt for €47.99 in Shannon Knights (OpenDoor) off-license in Shannon. I noticed they have the Caskmates for only €38 - you win some you loose some!

Spotted a nice little whiskey in the off-license that I had before that I also bought - Nikka From the Barrel, €39.99.

Sláinte saol.
Eric.

[Good Whiskey Hunting]

Picked up the following for our next tasting in Ennis....

Paddy Centenary for €65, Powers 3 Swallows for €42.50 and Jameson Caskmates for €41.50 - all in Dunnes. I also picked up a Teeling Single Malt for €47.99 in Shannon Knights (OpenDoor) off-license in Shannon. I noticed they have the Caskmates for only €38 - you win some you loose some!

Spotted a nice little whiskey in the off-license that I had before that I also bought - Nikka From the Barrel, €39.99.

Sláinte saol.
Eric.

That should keep you warm for a few weeks. Judging by the storm warnings, you'll need it.

There's an topic called "Bargain Buys (whiskey, whiskey books , etc)" that's always worth checking. We found Three Swallow for €36 last week in Tescos. Great thing is they also accept the Lidl & Aldi vouchers so this is often a real steal. They had vouchers last week with spend €100 get €20 off. I'm bankrupting them at this time of year. The papers cost €3.

Supervalu has 3 Swallow for €40 & Jameson Caskmates for €38 until the end of the year I'm told. Well it's only a few days away now.

I'm off to Tesco for some plunder.

That Nikka from the Barrel is great value. That better than most wholesalers.

[Seamus]

Stopped at the store last night to get a Dingle Gin for the wife and picked up a bottle of the cask strength Redbreast 12.

Noticed Yellow Spot on the shelf for the first time here in the states but didn't get one since I still have a fair amount left of the bottle I acquired while on vacation. The selection available here has really improved in the last few years.

[ridge004]

Now Seamus, you know some lads who would be glad to help you with that residual Yellow Spot of yours...

[Seamus]

Now Seamus, you know some lads who would be glad to help you with that residual Yellow Spot of yours...

Indeed! Something to plan for.