AHASCRAGH DISTILLERS EXPAND THEIR FAMILY BOND SERIES WITH A SINGLE GRAIN RELEASE

Ahascragh Distillery expand their Family Bond series with their first Single Grain Irish Whiskey release. Clan Colla 7 Year Old Single Grain is a fine Irish whiskey, aged in ex-Bourbon casks and finished in Panamanian Rum all the way from Central America. Clan Colla launched in 2021 and now comprises a variety of […]

Roe & Co. New Coffee Stout Cask Finish.

PRESS RELEASE: NEW ROE & CO. COFFEE STOUT CASK FINISH, FROM THE CASK & KEG SERIES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE GUINNESS OPEN GATE BREWERY ANNOUNCED Dublin, 30 September 2022: Today, Roe & Co Irish whiskey announced the launch of its latest whiskey. Roe & Co Coffee Stout Cask Finish from the Cask & Keg series is an […]

NEWS- Ultimate Prestige Whiskey Platter at Sonny Molloy’s Galway.

Sonny Molloy’s release most expensive Irish Whiskey Platter in the World! Whiskey drinkers are in for an absolute treat as Sonny Molloy’s Irish Whiskey Bar, located in the heart of Galway city has released ‘The Prestige Platter’ which is arguably the most expensive Irish whiskey platter ever created in the world. Available at the special […]

Classic Review : Redbreast 12

This is the second in a series where I review classic Irish whiskeys. Previously we featured the Powers Signature and this time its the always popular Redbreast 12 year old. This whiskey recently won the 2019 “Worldwide whiskey trophy” at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. When thinking about Redbreast 12, I remember walking into […]

Classic Reviews – Powers Signature

In this Series I plan to review some of the classic Irish whiskeys which I rate and some others that whiskey friends of mine have listed as their favorites. The plan is to do a review every couple of weeks over the next six months or so. We will be focusing on the actual nosing […]

Whiskey Review – Walsh Whiskey Single Malt Marsala Finish.

5th July 2019 For this whiskey review I am exploring a sent sample for a new release from one of my favourite companies – Walsh Whiskey. Walsh Whiskey under Bernard Walsh’s stewardship release consistently great whiskeys. With a superb source, well designed releases and quality finishing Walsh has brought us a number of winners like […]

Whiskey Review -DLD Copper Alley

This is first in my Whiskey Review series which will review both new and previous releases (both sourced and produced liquid) from Irish distilleries and bottlers. The plan is for short pieces focused on my personal view of what I experience with the whiskey. For anyone interested in the broader details, history, range or facts […]

Whiskey Tasting – Quick Thought #5 “How to Nose whiskey?”

In Whiskey Talk – Quick Thought #2 ” Your amazing nose” I finished that blog by listing 5 suggestions as to how to develop your whiskey appreciation with regards smelling whiskey. These were:- Learn how to nose whiskey Visit your spice cupboard and the garden… Smell more… seek answers to that question “what is that […]

Whiskey Tasting – Quick Thought #4 “Its only a glass!”

My wife thinks I’m a little odd and my glasses obsession constantly amuses her. The reason is, that I’m fascinated with glasses and the house is stuffed full of them. Every time we are in curiosity shops I’m examining all sorts of receptacles wondering if they would work as interesting whiskey glasses. My regular […]