Infectious Charm. Devastating Wit. Below Average Looks.
Every now and then, we come upon whiskies that are relatively cheap but are quality pours. These are great value whiskies that we would consider good gets, and we try to find as much of those as possible to point out to you. On the flipside, we occasionally encounter an expensive, top shelf “luxury” whiskey... Continue Reading →
With all due respect to our own ginger SWC member, Doug, Tullamore Dew is the red headed step child of Irish whiskey. This brand has survived a number of owners and configurations throughout the years, however they remain today second to Jameson in US Irish whiskey sales. Which is why you might be seeing more... Continue Reading →
Another meeting is complete, another round of contemplative reviews written for your perusal. Folks, what we do is service based. Never let anyone tell you any different. Now, ever forward! We start with Powers Gold Label 12 Year Old Special Reserve. This blend is a simple “straight” aging of their original Gold Label blend, which... Continue Reading →
Jameson is everywhere. Not only is it the best selling Irish whiskey in the world, it’s one of the all around best sellers in general. These guys have been around quite a while, so naturally, they have plenty of stock to play around with if they want to launch a new expression. Today’s bottling, Jameson... Continue Reading →
Our group has sought out tasting whiskies that people are actually drinking. It’s a populist strategy. A club for the people, or something. So we try to stay in the mainstream. Tullamore Dew is one of those whiskies that you can find most anywhere, so why the hell not. It’s an Irish blended whiskey, to... Continue Reading →
There are those that like to enjoy the delicate side of whisky with quiet, nuanced flavors. There are also those who enjoy a full bodied, more explosive experience when sampling. For the former, I’m so very sorry. For the latter, may we present to you Bushmills 16yr Single Malt Irish Whiskey. This particular expression has... Continue Reading →
Admittedly, we had high expectations for this one. A full bodied, full flavored Irish whiskey is about as sexy as they come, and even more so when it stands out among the rest. Today we look at Redbreast 12yr Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, quite unique among the other bottles on the shelf. Firstly, a... Continue Reading →
We wouldn’t be a legitimate group if we ignored this one. Jameson Blended Irish Whiskey is a giant. After all, 30 million bottles sold annually isn’t possible for the vast majority of whisky brands. Today, we look at Jameson's flagship bottling, their no age statement blend. The make up is straight forward. A blend of malted,... Continue Reading →
Here’s another obligatory review of a widely available whiskey from a worldwide brand. Can’t ignore this one, even if we are frightened of what’s in the bottle. Bushmills Original Blended Irish Whiskey hails from a very old Irish distillery. They even claim to have been first distillery in the world (licensed to operate in 1608). That’s... Continue Reading →
Another meeting in the books. Our seventh shindig found us coming back to Ireland to sample some of their finest distillates. We tried two from Jameson, a Bushmills and a bit of Tullamore Dew. All around, some great whiskies sampled, some good times had, and as always a great meeting with the guys. We start off... Continue Reading →
Jameson can safely be declared the most famous Irish whiskey brand in the world at present. Due to the longevity of their success and significant investment over time, one big advantage this brand has in the whisky world (a priceless one, actually) is the abundance of barrel stock available for the blenders to create whatever... Continue Reading →
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