Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (57 Viewers)

[BonScot]

A question for @BonScot : Should one somehow find one's self in either Port Ellen or Campbeltown, how could one get to Edinburgh or Glasgow?

Is there any public transportation from the islands, or are rental cars easily available? Assuming, that is, that one can sober up sufficiently to drive...

Thanks for any tips!

You can drive to Glasgow from Campbeltown in around 2.5 to 3 hours. Add another hour on for Edinburgh. I think there’s an airport in Campbeltown but no idea if you can charter flights.
If you’re starting from Port Ellen then you’ll need a ferry to the mainland. According to google maps you’re 4.5 hours to Glasgow.
I don’t know too much about the islands. I’d be surprised if there were car rental companies based there. There’s companies do whisky tours so I’d imagine that there are coaches going back and forward on a regular basis.

 

[ChaosRock]

We had our first taste of Red Spot Irish whisky here in Cobh last night -- superb! Now is it detectably different from Yellow Spot? Dunno, but we'll find out soon.

In Cork, Green Spot is 60 Euros, Yellow (12 yr.) is 90, and Red (15 yr.) is 120.

Have you had the Green Spot finished in Chateau Montelena Zin barrels, Larry? Highly recommended! I personally like it better than the Yellow Spot, although it's a different profile altogether. Got a bottle of the Red but haven't opened yet.

 

[pltrgyst]

Have you had the Green Spot finished in Chateau Montelena Zin barrels, Larry? Highly recommended!

Thanks -- we'll look for it in Dublin next week.

Got a bottle of the Red but haven't opened yet.

Life's short, Paolo! Do it!

 

[BonScot]

Thanks -- we'll look for it in Dublin next week.



Life's short, Paolo! Do it!

Dublin’s great fun. Enjoy!!

 

[pltrgyst]

Dublin’s great fun. Enjoy!!

Thanks, we hope so. Cork and Cobh were great, and Dublin's ten times the size, with even more music...

 

[BonScot]

Thanks, we hope so. Cork and Cobh were great, and Dublin's ten times the size, with even more music...

Are you over there just now? Belfast is brilliant fun for a night out and so is Derry.

 

[mike32]

I drank Jim Beam and Coke while golfing last night so that is my contribution. Also we all shared some swigs of Fireball, it’s still cold golfing in Michigan!

 

[detroitdad]

I drank Jim Beam and Coke while golfing last night so that is my contribution. Also we all shared some swigs of Fireball, it’s still cold golfing in Michigan!

Coming out for the pre tourney cash game today?

 

[pltrgyst]

Are you over there just now? Belfast is brilliant fun for a night out and so is Derry.

Probably going to avoid the North altogether, unless we grab a ferry to Campbeltown.

Headed for Liverpool tomorrow, then eight days in Dublin, then wandering -- somewhere, maybe Wales again, defo not London -- for as long as we can stand being away from home. Flying back from Gatwick probably end of May...

 

[BonScot]

Probably going to avoid the North altogether, unless we grab a ferry to Campbeltown.

Headed for Liverpool tomorrow, then eight days in Dublin, then wandering -- somewhere, maybe Wales again, defo not London -- for as long as we can stand being away from home. Flying back from Gatwick probably end of May...

I did a tour round the north a month ago (the girlfriend is from there). Had a great time.
Liverpool is good fun as well. If you fancy Scotland then Edinburgh is very pretty and good for sightseeing. Glasgow is good for fashion and shopping as well as a night out. Both cities are polar opposites.

 

[pltrgyst]

.... If you fancy Scotland then Edinburgh is very pretty and good for sightseeing. Glasgow is good for fashion and shopping as well as a night out. Both cities are polar opposites.

That's pretty well what we've heard from friends who have spent time in both.

We've looked at cheap flights from Dublin to Edinburgh, and Edinburgh is closer to Pitlochry, which I'd very much like to visit ... so we'll see.

One day we'll construct a whisky tour which will have to include Brora, so that means July/August...

 

[BonScot]

That's pretty well what we've heard from friends who have spent time in both.

We've looked at cheap flights from Dublin to Edinburgh, and Edinburgh is closer to Pitlochry, which I'd very much like to visit ... so we'll see.

One day we'll construct a whisky tour which will have to include Brora, so that means July/August...

Yeah it’s a nice part of the world. Hope you’re having fun whatever you end up doing!!

 

[gopherblue]

Spotted at my local hardware store, so you know it’s a good idea...

For half the price, they’ll give you a sliver of pressure-treated plywood, so you can go blind too....

 

[Highli99]

We had our first taste of Red Spot Irish whisky here in Cobh last night -- superb! Now is it detectably different from Yellow Spot? Dunno, but we'll find out soon.

In Cork, Green Spot is 60 Euros, Yellow (12 yr.) is 90, and Red (15 yr.) is 120.

My neighbor brought a bottle of green spot to my game recently. It was delicious and didn’t last long. Have never noticed it before and haven’t been able to spot it in local liquor stores.

 

[pltrgyst]

My neighbor brought a bottle of green spot to my game recently. It was delicious and didn’t last long. Have never noticed it before and haven’t been able to spot it in local liquor stores.

If you ever get into DC, Calvert Woodley carries both Green ($63) and Yellow Spot ($99). Schneider's should as well.

 

[pltrgyst]

Good article on ultra-high-priced whiskies:
http://whiskyadvocate.com/driving-p...T4uamy7Us0Q4j6CaF5YKQPqsOj9GB7KBoHVSELNgrImk0

 

[pltrgyst]

Leaving Ireland tomorrow (for southwest England, Devon and Cornwall), none too soon for my liver.

Sadly, our hotel turned out to be about two blocks away from the Teeling Distillery, not to mention far too many whisky-centric bars.

Among its bottlings, Teeling makes a Single Malt which has quite a bit of peat and a little brine. Much too drinkable... And a Single Pot Still, also outstanding.
Teeling Whiskies

And the before mentioned Red Spot is just outstanding -- big, rich, and ~$8 a shot in our favorite pub, Peader Brown's (an unapologetic IRA stronghold, to be sure). The Yellow is $7, and we never got around to the Green. After we killed their only bottle of Yellow, we just switched to the Red exclusively.

Jameson now produces a whisky series called Caskmates. The one we've been enjoying here and there is the Caskmates Stout, which has been matured partially in a local stout brewer's stout barrels. Very, very enjoyable. Their latest is a Caskmates IPA, but we haven't found it yet.
Jameson Caskmates

Has anyone come across either of these Jamesons in the US or Canada?

 

[Saoliver]

Leaving Ireland tomorrow (for southwest England, Devon and Cornwall), none too soon for my liver.

Sadly, our hotel turned out to be about two blocks away from the Teeling Distillery, not to mention far too many whisky-centric bars.

Among its bottlings, Teeling makes a Single Malt which has quite a bit of peat and a little brine. Much too drinkable... And a Single Pot Still, also outstanding.
Teeling Whiskies

And the before mentioned Red Spot is just outstanding -- big, rich, and ~$8 a shot in our favorite pub, Peader Brown's (an unapologetic IRA stronghold, to be sure). The Yellow is $7, and we never got around to the Green. After we killed their only bottle of Yellow, we just switched to the Red exclusively.

Jameson now produces a whisky series called Caskmates. The one we've been enjoying here and there is the Caskmates Stout, which has been matured partially in a local stout brewer's stout barrels. Very, very enjoyable. Their latest is a Caskmates IPA, but we haven't found it yet.
Jameson Caskmates

Has anyone come across either of these Jamesons in the US or Canada?

I have found the Jameson Caskmates Stout here in the Seattle area. I have not seen the IPA.

 

[RocAFella1]

Leaving Ireland tomorrow (for southwest England, Devon and Cornwall), none too soon for my liver.

Sadly, our hotel turned out to be about two blocks away from the Teeling Distillery, not to mention far too many whisky-centric bars.

Among its bottlings, Teeling makes a Single Malt which has quite a bit of peat and a little brine. Much too drinkable... And a Single Pot Still, also outstanding.
Teeling Whiskies

And the before mentioned Red Spot is just outstanding -- big, rich, and ~$8 a shot in our favorite pub, Peader Brown's (an unapologetic IRA stronghold, to be sure). The Yellow is $7, and we never got around to the Green. After we killed their only bottle of Yellow, we just switched to the Red exclusively.

Jameson now produces a whisky series called Caskmates. The one we've been enjoying here and there is the Caskmates Stout, which has been matured partially in a local stout brewer's stout barrels. Very, very enjoyable. Their latest is a Caskmates IPA, but we haven't found it yet.
Jameson Caskmates

Has anyone come across either of these Jamesons in the US or Canada?

I’ve seen both at Costco here if I’m not mistaken. The stout for sure and the IPA I’ve seen in other big box alcohol stores.

 

[detroitdad]

Fallen soldier @RichMahogany and @Lil Tuna thanks for the bottle.

 

[mike32]

Leaving Ireland tomorrow (for southwest England, Devon and Cornwall), none too soon for my liver.

Sadly, our hotel turned out to be about two blocks away from the Teeling Distillery, not to mention far too many whisky-centric bars.

Among its bottlings, Teeling makes a Single Malt which has quite a bit of peat and a little brine. Much too drinkable... And a Single Pot Still, also outstanding.
Teeling Whiskies

And the before mentioned Red Spot is just outstanding -- big, rich, and ~$8 a shot in our favorite pub, Peader Brown's (an unapologetic IRA stronghold, to be sure). The Yellow is $7, and we never got around to the Green. After we killed their only bottle of Yellow, we just switched to the Red exclusively.

Jameson now produces a whisky series called Caskmates. The one we've been enjoying here and there is the Caskmates Stout, which has been matured partially in a local stout brewer's stout barrels. Very, very enjoyable. Their latest is a Caskmates IPA, but we haven't found it yet.
Jameson Caskmates

Has anyone come across either of these Jamesons in the US or Canada?

A friend of mine has all varieties I think. I had the stout as well when I was there (near my house in Michigan) and I know he had the IPA.

 

[detroitdad]

another fallen soldier.

 

[surfik]

I am Glenmorangie fan. Since first time seen Highlander movie.

 

[Mongoose]

If you have a Trader Joe’s in your neighborhood, buy this! Trader Joe’s bourbon, word is Buffalo Trace may be making it. While I’m not as discerning about bourbon as I am scotch, one ice cube and it’s a great weekday hooch. @ $14.99 the price to quality ratio can’t be beat!

 

[pltrgyst]

Two more data points:

"As with all TJ's products, there's a bit of smoke and mirrors about where this stuff comes from, but I did a little poking around. The label mentions Bourbon Square Distilling Co., but according to my contact at Buffalo Trace, this bourbon is distilled at the Barton 1792 Distillery, which is owned by the Sazerac Company. (Sazerac also owns Buffalo Trace.) It should probably be noted that the Barton 1792 Distillery is in Nelson County, so the bourbon isn't exactly made in Bourbon County as the Fearless Flyer claims."

"TRADER JOE’S KENTUCKY BOURBON STRAIGHT WHISKEY

• DISTILLER: Undisclosed, but evidence points to Buffalo Trace’s Barton 1792 Distilleryas the source
• MASH BILL: Undisclosed
• AGE: NAS (no age statement) but should be a minimum of 4 Years as there is no age statement present on the label
• YEAR: 2016
• PROOF: 90 (45% ABV)
• MSRP: $14.99

NOSE: Sweet Candied Corn | Marshmallow | Oak | Astringent

TASTE: Young Oak | Spice | Cinnamon | Caramel
FINISH: It becomes obvious this is a younger Bourbon. Despite the candied nose, there’s a burn, but it is a short burn. What follows is a cough syrup taste that sticks around and makes me do the bitter beer face thing.
SHARE WITH: Friends who have been drinking a lot and you want to see if their taste buds are still working. You know, for a good laugh.
WORTH THE PRICE: I’ve had much better for less.
BOTTLE, BAR OR BUST: If you’re looking for something as a mixer where Bourbon isn’t the dominant ingredient, like a cola, this might be worth having. For the most part, I’d rate this a bust."

 

[Mongoose]

Two more data points:

"As with all TJ's products, there's a bit of smoke and mirrors about where this stuff comes from, but I did a little poking around. The label mentions Bourbon Square Distilling Co., but according to my contact at Buffalo Trace, this bourbon is distilled at the Barton 1792 Distillery, which is owned by the Sazerac Company. (Sazerac also owns Buffalo Trace.) It should probably be noted that the Barton 1792 Distillery is in Nelson County, so the bourbon isn't exactly made in Bourbon County as the Fearless Flyer claims."

"TRADER JOE’S KENTUCKY BOURBON STRAIGHT WHISKEY

• DISTILLER: Undisclosed, but evidence points to Buffalo Trace’s Barton 1792 Distilleryas the source
• MASH BILL: Undisclosed
• AGE: NAS (no age statement) but should be a minimum of 4 Years as there is no age statement present on the label
• YEAR: 2016
• PROOF: 90 (45% ABV)
• MSRP: $14.99

NOSE: Sweet Candied Corn | Marshmallow | Oak | Astringent

TASTE: Young Oak | Spice | Cinnamon | Caramel
FINISH: It becomes obvious this is a younger Bourbon. Despite the candied nose, there’s a burn, but it is a short burn. What follows is a cough syrup taste that sticks around and makes me do the bitter beer face thing.
SHARE WITH: Friends who have been drinking a lot and you want to see if their taste buds are still working. You know, for a good laugh.
WORTH THE PRICE: I’ve had much better for less.
BOTTLE, BAR OR BUST: If you’re looking for something as a mixer where Bourbon isn’t the dominant ingredient, like a cola, this might be worth having. For the most part, I’d rate this a bust."

Thanks for sharing your “tasting notes and opinions.”
I doubt that you ever even tasted it. I know a troll when I hear one. As I said, IMO not a bad weekday hooch @ a hard to beat price to quality ratio. I guess others can decide for themselves.

 

[krafticus]

Thanks for sharing your “tasting notes and opinions.”
I doubt that you ever even tasted it. I know a troll when I hear one. As I said, IMO not a bad weekday hooch @ a hard to beat price to quality ratio. I guess others can decide for themselves.

I believe this was quoted from an online whiskey review ... not Larry personally

 

[gopherblue]

Thanks for sharing your “tasting notes and opinions.”
I doubt that you ever even tasted it. I know a troll when I hear one. As I said, IMO not a bad weekday hooch @ a hard to beat price to quality ratio. I guess others can decide for themselves.

I’m guessing this post won’t age well.

 

[pltrgyst]

I believe this was quoted from an online whiskey review ... not Larry personally

Two different respected bourbon sites, actually the first two hits when googling "Bourbon Square Distilling Company": drinks.seriouseats.com and bourbonbanter.com, respectively.

Hey, Mongoose: take a few minutes and try to figure out what quotation marks are used for.

And note that they essentially agreed with you.

But you are right: I don't drink shit like that And I'm not young enough, dumb enough, or desperate enough to put ice in my whiskies.

 

[Mongoose]

Two different respected bourbon sites, actually the first two hits when googling "Bourbon Square Distilling Company": drinks.seriouseats.com and bourbonbanter.com, respectively.

Hey, Mongoose: take a few minutes and try to figure out what quotation marks are used for.

And note that they essentially agreed with you.

But you are right: I don't drink shit like that And I'm not young enough, dumb enough, or desperate enough to put ice in my whiskies.

Seen you troll others on this site.