NYT Does Irish Whiskey

Mateo · 03-08-2006, 10:18 AM

And does a nice job of it too!

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/08/di...=1&oref=slogin

This is something that I have thought for quite some time: Bushmills Single Malt 10 year is damn good.

Coridon · 03-09-2006, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TG_Mateo

This is something that I have thought for quite some time: Bushmills Single Malt 10 year is damn good.

Yes, it is...you can drink a highball glass full rather quickly if you're in the middle of something and not paying attention...so...I've...heard...

**CingularDuality** · 03-09-2006, 05:04 AM

I like Irish Whisky every now and again. I always have a bottle of Bushmills on hand.

But my taste buds still prefer a good Scotch Whisky usually... (and "good" for me is usually the cheaper single malts, although you'll always find a bottle of good ol' Chivas Regal on my bar.)

Wulfyn · 03-09-2006, 05:49 AM

I'm with Cing in my preference for Scottish over Irish Whisky. I just find the taste much richer - each to his own tho

For a "cheap blended" the most popular brands here are Famous Grouse and Bells, although in my opinion the first is rough dirge and the second is quite wonderful. Although seen as cheaper a good blend will knock out 80% of single malts.

As for the single malts I have not tasted anything that comes close to Balvenie (10, 12 or 16). Also rated up there in my opinion is one called Isle of Jura. I'd definitely recommend these two to anyone. The Jura is quite light, as is more the way with islay whiskies. If you're trying to keep the winter out however then you might like to try Talisker. It's nowhere near the quality of the aforementioned two, but it's deep; will put hairs on your chest

Also notable is Arberlour which is a good backup, but personally I'd avoid any of the ones beginning Glen-.

Closely related are Golden Rums. I'd recommend a Barbados one called Cockspur (hopefully the word filter won't kill that). It tastes much like a blended whisky but has pretty much no kick it is that smooth.

Anyway sorry to hijack your thread with talk of Scottish not Irish drinks - but the article has a good review of Irish whiskies so I thought I'd add a bit more detail in for its celtic brethren.

**CingularDuality** · 03-09-2006, 06:09 AM

Wulfyn, we might have to have a little chat about an exchange of liquors... You like any American whiskeys?

Mateo · 03-09-2006, 10:04 AM

My personal scotch favorites are much as my esteemed 42nd bretheren: Balvenie (any vintage) is right at the top.

Next to that, the 21 year old Macallan. The 15 is good, on par with Bushmills Single, but nowhere near as good as the 21.

An Islay Scotch that I like quite alot is Bowmore. Their 17 year is simply amazing.

I've have yet to acquire the palate for Lagavulin and Laphroiag, both of which I understand are acquired tastes, but I'm working on it. Laphroiag grows on you, actually.

Wulfyn · 03-09-2006, 10:31 AM

Never tried any american whiskys, but I am of course more than willing to experiment!

-I'm not a fan of sour mash whiskies tho like Jack Daniels.

And yeah I'd be up for a little exchange program

Mateo · 03-09-2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Wulfyn

Never tried any american whiskys, but I am of course more than willing to experiment!

-I'm not a fan of sour mash whiskies tho like Jack Daniels.

And yeah I'd be up for a little exchange program

Oh, we need to introduce you to Woodford Reserve, Makers Mark, and Knob Creek. They have the same relationship to Jack Daniels that Balvenie has to anything Glen-.

Jim Beam also owns Booker's, and Baker's, to more servicable bourbons.

Wulfyn · 03-09-2006, 10:55 AM

Knob Creek?? I'm not falling for this

Mateo · 03-09-2006, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Wulfyn

Knob Creek?? I'm not falling for this

Falling for what?

Quote:

Tasting Notes
Age: 9 years
Proof: 100
Color: Copper to medium amber
Aroma: Toasted nuts, grain oak
Taste: Rich, sweet, woody, full-bodied, almost fruity
Finish: Long, rich and glowing
Award: National Champion Whiskey - Wine Enthusiast
Comments: "At 100 proof, Knob Creek is as close to perfection as any bourbon on the market."
- The Book of Bourbon

It's quite good.

sculls · 03-09-2006, 11:42 AM

speakin as a irishman i do like scottish whiskey but there is nothing like being on a beach at sunrise with a bottle of Jameson ............ ah the memories

**beep** · 03-09-2006, 01:12 PM

My personal Scotch favorite=Lagavulin...and for when I want a lighter something=Macallan.

Addict · 03-09-2006, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TG_Mateo

Jim Beam also owns Booker's, and Baker's, to more servicable bourbons.

I'm a big fan of Baker's 7. I don't like Maker's Mark at all. Knob Creek is good.

I'm gonna have to buy some of the recommended scotch though... I have none in the bar at the moment.

**Rincewind** · 03-09-2006, 04:41 PM

Having lived in Dublin for a stretch, I can attest to the mysterious power of Irish Whiskey. Though, I can't quite recall the memories too well. Jameson is my preference.

Wulfyn · 03-12-2006, 06:14 AM

ok Mr Duality - I have an extra bottle of Balvenie Founders Reserve (10 yr).

It is: (according to the blurb)

Nose: Rich and complex with honey and orange notes and just a hint of peat.
Taste: Full-bodied honey sweetness, with light spicy notes and a hint of sherry fruitiness. Its finish is long with a pleasant lingering richness.

Well I dunno about all that, but it's damned nice

However not sure if you can get that one easily over there - if you can I might be better off trying to find you a more difficult one to get?? Let me know

03-08-2006, 10:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mateo Join Date: Aug 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 6,483	NYT Does Irish Whiskey And does a nice job of it too! http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/08/di...=1&oref=slogin This is something that I have thought for quite some time: Bushmills Single Malt 10 year is damn good.

03-09-2006, 05:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
CingularDuality Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth area of Texas, USA Age: 33 Posts: 16,806	Re: NYT Does Irish Whiskey I like Irish Whisky every now and again. I always have a bottle of Bushmills on hand. But my taste buds still prefer a good Scotch Whisky usually... (and "good" for me is usually the cheaper single malts, although you'll always find a bottle of good ol' Chivas Regal on my bar.) __________________ Become a supporting member! -- Shop at the Tactical Market! Take the world's smallest political quiz! "I was touched by His Noodly Appendage." TacticalGamer TX LAN/BBQ Veteran:

03-09-2006, 05:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Wulfyn Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norwich, UK Age: 29 Posts: 4,236	Re: NYT Does Irish Whiskey I'm with Cing in my preference for Scottish over Irish Whisky. I just find the taste much richer - each to his own tho For a "cheap blended" the most popular brands here are Famous Grouse and Bells, although in my opinion the first is rough dirge and the second is quite wonderful. Although seen as cheaper a good blend will knock out 80% of single malts. As for the single malts I have not tasted anything that comes close to Balvenie (10, 12 or 16). Also rated up there in my opinion is one called Isle of Jura. I'd definitely recommend these two to anyone. The Jura is quite light, as is more the way with islay whiskies. If you're trying to keep the winter out however then you might like to try Talisker. It's nowhere near the quality of the aforementioned two, but it's deep; will put hairs on your chest Also notable is Arberlour which is a good backup, but personally I'd avoid any of the ones beginning Glen-. Closely related are Golden Rums. I'd recommend a Barbados one called Cockspur (hopefully the word filter won't kill that). It tastes much like a blended whisky but has pretty much no kick it is that smooth. Anyway sorry to hijack your thread with talk of Scottish not Irish drinks - but the article has a good review of Irish whiskies so I thought I'd add a bit more detail in for its celtic brethren. __________________

03-09-2006, 06:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
CingularDuality Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth area of Texas, USA Age: 33 Posts: 16,806	Re: NYT Does Irish Whiskey Wulfyn, we might have to have a little chat about an exchange of liquors... You like any American whiskeys? __________________ Become a supporting member! -- Shop at the Tactical Market! Take the world's smallest political quiz! "I was touched by His Noodly Appendage." TacticalGamer TX LAN/BBQ Veteran:

03-09-2006, 10:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mateo Join Date: Aug 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 6,483	Re: NYT Does Irish Whiskey My personal scotch favorites are much as my esteemed 42nd bretheren: Balvenie (any vintage) is right at the top. Next to that, the 21 year old Macallan. The 15 is good, on par with Bushmills Single, but nowhere near as good as the 21. An Islay Scotch that I like quite alot is Bowmore. Their 17 year is simply amazing. I've have yet to acquire the palate for Lagavulin and Laphroiag, both of which I understand are acquired tastes, but I'm working on it. Laphroiag grows on you, actually.

03-09-2006, 10:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Wulfyn Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norwich, UK Age: 29 Posts: 4,236	Re: NYT Does Irish Whiskey Never tried any american whiskys, but I am of course more than willing to experiment! -I'm not a fan of sour mash whiskies tho like Jack Daniels. And yeah I'd be up for a little exchange program __________________

03-09-2006, 10:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Wulfyn Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norwich, UK Age: 29 Posts: 4,236	Re: NYT Does Irish Whiskey Knob Creek?? I'm not falling for this __________________

03-09-2006, 11:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
sculls Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Co. Wicklow Rep of Ireland Age: 33 Posts: 181	Re: NYT Does Irish Whiskey speakin as a irishman i do like scottish whiskey but there is nothing like being on a beach at sunrise with a bottle of Jameson ............ ah the memories

03-09-2006, 01:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
beep Join Date: May 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,415	Re: NYT Does Irish Whiskey My personal Scotch favorite=Lagavulin...and for when I want a lighter something=Macallan. __________________ Beep Those people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do. - (Isaac Asimov)

03-09-2006, 04:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rincewind Join Date: May 2005 Location: Casting useless spells in Oklahoma. Age: 27 Posts: 2,799	Re: NYT Does Irish Whiskey Having lived in Dublin for a stretch, I can attest to the mysterious power of Irish Whiskey. Though, I can't quite recall the memories too well. Jameson is my preference. __________________ ~~ Veritas simplex oratio est ~~ No matter how far a wizard goes, he will always come back for his hat. --T. Pratchett <---- You know you're getting old when you rely on your forum meta-data to remind you how old you are. Required Reading for all TG sandboxers

03-12-2006, 06:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
Wulfyn Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norwich, UK Age: 29 Posts: 4,236	Re: NYT Does Irish Whiskey ok Mr Duality - I have an extra bottle of Balvenie Founders Reserve (10 yr). It is: (according to the blurb) Nose: Rich and complex with honey and orange notes and just a hint of peat. Taste: Full-bodied honey sweetness, with light spicy notes and a hint of sherry fruitiness. Its finish is long with a pleasant lingering richness. Well I dunno about all that, but it's damned nice However not sure if you can get that one easily over there - if you can I might be better off trying to find you a more difficult one to get?? Let me know __________________

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