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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby zenmonk » Mon Dec 29, 2014 2:16 pm

Redbreast 21 all Xmas. Wow.
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby Good Whiskey Hunting » Thu Jan 01, 2015 3:46 am

Happy New Year. I'm on the lemsip tonight. I'm considering Irishing it.
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby IainB » Sat Jan 10, 2015 2:10 am

zenmonk wrote:Redbreast 21 all Xmas. Wow.


I think we had a similar Christmas.

Tonight it's a 27yr old Cameronbridge and a 1991 single cask Midleton.
Both very good and (dare I say it) remarkably similar in some ways. That said the nose on the Midleton is far superior and the taste more complex. But great as both these are the stand out dram tonight is (purists avert your eyes) a blend of the two - approx 70% Midleton 30% CB. It's like an aged version of the Celtic whiskey shops first single cask blend. I always felt though that bourbon cask SPS was a bit one dimensional on it's own and benefitted from either a bit of sherry cask or some grain.
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby IrishWhiskeyChaser » Sun Feb 01, 2015 12:33 pm

Sounds good Iain, and I kind of agree, have done the Midleton Bourbon casks and have had my fill it really needs a shake up ...

I got the 24yo Spey side from Aldi/ Lidl (can't remember which) and although perfectly acceptable (not great by any streatch) really improved with a 2-1 ratio to Laphroaig cask strenth :mrgreen:
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby Good Whiskey Hunting » Sun Mar 22, 2015 11:40 pm

I'm enjoying an Ardbeg Uigeadail. I've tried a few different Ardbegs over the years but this is my favourite so far.
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby Luke Gough » Mon Mar 23, 2015 10:25 am

Good Whiskey Hunting wrote:I'm enjoying an Ardbeg Uigeadail. I've tried a few different Ardbegs over the years but this is my favourite so far.


There's an Ardbeg tasting on the 23rd April in The Palace, if you're inclined: http://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/tastings-and-tours

Ardbeg Distillery Tasting- 23rd April at the Palace Bar 7.30pm

A not to be missed opporunity to try some of the amazing and highly collectible single malts from Ardbeg. We have managed to unearth a few gems for this one, which for many of us will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to taste some rarities such as the Supernova, Ardbog and Blasda.

Highlights will include:
Ardbeg Supernova
Ardbeg Corryvreckan
Ardbeg Uigeadail
Ardbeg Blasda
Ardbeg Ardbog
Ardbeg 10 Year Old
Ardbeg 1993 Private Bottling
Ardbeg Auriverdes

Tickets €44 or €40 for Celtic Whiskey Club members


Come on if you're coming... ;)
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby Good Whiskey Hunting » Tue Mar 24, 2015 1:18 am

I wish I could Luke. I've tried some of those and would like to try them all. Unfortunately I'm not able to get that night off.
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby birdman1099 » Tue Mar 31, 2015 6:05 pm

Nothing too exotic since I am just getting into Irish Whiskey.... but man, am I enjoying the journey. :)

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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby John » Tue Mar 31, 2015 10:52 pm

Nothing too exotic??! Maybe, but based on those photos you're certainly not slumming it!! Very, very nice selection there Birdman1099!! Enjoy!
I'm 'settling' for a Jameson Caskmates at the moment, which I have to say is very moreish! My Dad is a fan too by the looks of it, so it must be in the genes!!
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby birdman1099 » Sat Apr 04, 2015 10:40 pm

starting off with a 2013 Midleton. I have a 2014 on the way, so I need to make room.

for a blend, I really like this iteration.

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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby birdman1099 » Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:33 am

Cracked a new arrival today. A K&L Wines private Label Knappogue Castle 12 yr. Ex-Bourbon aged. 86 proof.

Tastes of vanilla, peach, pear, and white pepper. Its not the most comlex whiskey I've had, but it sure is delicious.

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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby birdman1099 » Sat May 02, 2015 3:50 pm

Finally got around to doing a proper tasting.

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the Jameson 15 Millennium is incredible.
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby Wilson_smyth » Sat May 09, 2015 10:52 pm

Picked up two bottles of this, one for myself out of curiosity and one for a mate who done a favour or two for me.
A glass in and its not looking like he's getting the 2nd bottle!

Much smoother/rounder than regular jameson, a lot of the bite is mellowed with a beautiful stout, almost chocolate nose.
Big round chocolate/stout flavour on first drink, but with some fruity tones coming through after a few moments and even a slight taste of spice, possibly cinnamon or clove.
Slight bit of heat after swallowing, but much more mellow than anything else ive had, and a definite big, round, smooth stout aftertaste. Just beautiful and at a hair under 40 quid, a bargain!


(pardon my relatively novice description of taste, im fairly new to this game)

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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby ridge004 » Tue May 19, 2015 9:17 pm

Just opened a bottle of the Murray McDavid 1992 Cooley Peated Single Malt. Would love to get some more, but haven't been able to find any in the USA.
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby Good Whiskey Hunting » Sat May 23, 2015 3:04 am

Jack Ryan's single malt. I remember this done very well in the Irish Whiskey awards. I got a good sample of it at WhiskyLive and really enjoyed it.
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby Good Whiskey Hunting » Wed May 27, 2015 11:46 pm

I'm trying Aldi's Glen Marnoch Islay edition. Nice whisky for €25 notes.
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby birdman1099 » Thu May 28, 2015 2:13 am

a spot of Jameson...
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby IrishWhiskeyChaser » Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:04 pm

Good Whiskey Hunting wrote:I'm trying Aldi's Glen Marnoch Islay edition. Nice whisky for €25 notes.



Seen this a few times and guessed a bit dull but you irked my curiosity and I bit the bullet today and purchased.

Must say quiet impressed for the price.

Plenty of smoke, a bit of iodine and quite dry. Quite silky/buttery and rich in parts. My guess a good dollop of Caol Ila.

Certainly worth a try and I think I'll be getting a replacement before they disappear, thanks GWH :salut: :thumbsup:
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby Alicja » Tue Jun 02, 2015 10:26 pm

Redbreast. I wish I could try some older bottlings, as I really enjoy 12YO very much. And Rummikub. Its a pity its so hard to find someone to play board games recently :(
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby IrishWhiskeyChaser » Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:17 pm

Nice pic Alicja :thumbsup:

Imagine a fire this time of year, nuts or what, hope the weather pics up soon :scratch:

Still at least it is an excuse to keep the dramming at a decent pace ;)


Back on the Glen Marnoch Islay Edition.

Wonderful bargain basement Islay. Not perfect by any stretch but for the money superb value. Sometimes a bit watery but has what it needs, a good blast of peat and smoke, smooth and silky though, oily/buttery, sweet candy and vanilla and to finish very dry with some ash.
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby Seamus » Wed Jun 10, 2015 3:49 pm

Tested a dram of something called Brenne French Single Malt last night. Made by a cognac producer but apparently only currently available in the US. Seemed to me to be almost more like a cordial than a whisky, and much too sweet for regular consumption. Still, an enjoyable experience.
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby birdman1099 » Fri Jun 12, 2015 2:58 am

With all this talk of the Jameson 15 Millennium, I decided to pour me a drop.

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Mine is bottle number 20621. I wonder how many they made? :scratch:
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby ridge004 » Thu Jun 18, 2015 2:12 am

I am blessed with friends who appreciate good drams. Today we shared the following:
Dunville's
Yellow Spot
Midleton Virgin Oak
Celtic Cask Deich

Oh, and some Four Roses Private Selection bourbon.
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby IrishWhiskeyChaser » Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:39 am

ridge004 wrote:I am blessed with friends who appreciate good drams. Today we shared the following:
Dunville's
Yellow Spot
Midleton Virgin Oak
Celtic Cask Deich

Oh, and some Four Roses Private Selection bourbon.


A very nice and select line up, sounded like you enjoyed the tasting . :thumbsup:
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Re: What are you having yourself?

Postby old bridge » Tue Jun 30, 2015 6:04 pm

Double ristretto, good pipe, summer on the terrace and Redbreast 12yo cask strength (#1/13), could anyone ask for more?
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