Teeling Whiskey has launched its first-ever Christmas-exclusive whiskey, the Teeling Christmas Batch, available only at Dublin and Cork Airport duty free. More info -> https://whiskyupdates.com/teeling-unveils-exclusive-christmas-batch-whiskey-for-dublin-cork-airports/

Black Barrel currently €28 in Tesco and SuperValu.

Excellent price for a decent whiskey.

Hello - I need a hand finding a nice Irish Whiskey for my step dad for Christmas. He normally drinks Jura or Connemara. I’d like to get him a nice bottle! I’m in Canada if that helps. Thanks so much

I emailed Mitchell & Sons yesterday wondering when the 2024 was due to drop and they had just got it in stock. I had them deliver a couple of bottles to me today.

I won’t get a chance to sample until the weekend but this year it’s bottled at 58.4%

I'm torn between getting either Knappogue Castle 16 year or Bushmills 16 for a gift for someone.

Which one is better?

I don’t have a lot of experience with Irish whiskies, or any whiskey for that matter, so I need some input.

I tried a drinking Redbreast at a restaurant on a whim and thought it drank very hot (in a good way) but tasted of shortbread (as every describes) but thoroughly enjoyed it! I bought a bottle because of this one drink. The drinks out of the bottle did NOT have the same experience as from the restaurant. Still good though.

I have some Bushmills 10-year. It’s okay. Not much more to say.

A buddy was moving and had to ditch a bunch of his booze, and from it I grabbed a Powers Irish Rye. I really enjoy it, despite in general not enjoying ryes. I really dig it.

So, given this, what should I try next? I want to try Green Spot, DEW seems to be a must-have, something else? It can even be just get a different kind from same brand for all I care. Oh, Knappogue Castle I can get. I bring this up because some webpage said it was hard to find?

Thanks!

Has anyone seen MVR 2024 on the shelves in the US yet this year? I am still seeing 2023 bottles everywhere and have yet to see a 2024. I think I've seen a few here on Reddit, but were they from actual US retail? Or were those Duty Free/shipped/specialty import?

thanks!

Anybody try this bad boy? Price looks good and I’ve seen some good reviews.

Introducing the Forêt de Tronçais – Second Edition, an exquisite blend of single grain and single pot still Irish whiskey, finished in French Tronçais oak barrels for 5 years. A collector's dream!

📖 Read more here: https://whiskyupdates.com/midleton-very-rare-foret-de-troncais-second-edition-a-luxurious-irish-whiskey-experience/

A bottle I’ve obviously enjoyed, and one that came at a shock to find for under $200. The Irish single malt and unique cask finishing here really take this one into uncharted territory, as someone who also enjoys Japanese whisky. This was an easy purchase to make. Bonus points for cool box and bottle. St.Kevin on full display.

Nose: Florals, oranges, light vanilla, sandalwood, green tea, Palate: Creamy mouthfeel, orchard white fruits like pears and apricots. Orange creamsicle and fresh peaches come in, light baking spices, sandalwood and more cask presence now. Finish: Turns buttery and more spicy. Apple cider, spiced apple butter, roasted caramel, bitter black tea and oak notes to finish which is long and warming.

Overall, I’ve had the whole line of 7, 13, and 17 year from Glendalough. Looking back this was still a welcomed purchase, but the 13 year does 80% of this and costed about a 1/3 of it. The 7 is a total different beast and takes a certain appreciation for a more funky profile.

I enjoyed Blue, and have read that 13 is not nearly as good as 9. But 150 is about the cheapest I've seen for gold ever. Thoughts? Reviews seem to indicate that the 13 is decent but not amazing, and I'm feeling like I'd rather put the 150 towards something else.

Thanks!

Hi all, looking for a book that has tastings of different whiskeys, similar to this for scotch:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1454934050?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Or this one for bourbon

https://a.co/d/1aPkjk7

Anyone know of anything similar for Irish?

Thank you!

It looks like Bushmills is about to unveil its oldest release yet—a 46-Year-Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey aged entirely in Oloroso Sherry Casks! Named Secrets of the River Bush, this rare bottling is limited to just 300 bottles and bottled at 46.3% ABV. Visit our website for more details.

https://preview.redd.it/a60pe3zyz10e1.jpg?width=1411&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d41cd2d6210a0b5363be37e083dd698ebffd0158

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Already blind selected Tyrconnell. What else should I sip on?

Absolutely fantastic pour. May have the opportunity to buy a bottle of Batch 3 Single malt soon. Has anyone tried batch 3? Also still wish their Pot Still was available at an affordable price in the US

The above produce most of our favorites. What are some lesser known distillers?

Bonus points if they distill their own stuff instead of being a NDP.

Recently I visited Pearse Lyons distillery in Dublin and guide said that since the Dublin whiskey fire (1875) it is not allowed to mature whiskey in Dublin. I was surprised by this information so wanted to find more, but didn't find anything. So is that even true?

Based in Galway/Dublin, looking for a bottle as an Xmas present for an uncle. He’d generally a redbreast drinker but was wondering for about the 50-60ish range would I get better value at an auction site or a retail shop in getting him a bottle maybe of a similar profile to redbreast but different distillery. I’ve heard a lot about some of the killowen stuff but would be interested to hear recommendations

Anyone have any recommendations or experience with Dublin whiskey shops? Seems like there are a few worth checking out while I made Lin.

Hey, whiskey lovers! Big news from Northern Ireland: Wild Atlantic Distillery is set to release its first-ever whiskey, The IslandMen 1921, this December.

https://whiskyupdates.com/wild-atlantic-distillery-brings-history-back-first-whiskey-from-county-tyrone-in-over-100-years/