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Ravenwolf
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Irish Whiskey
#94211 - 14/01/08 10:08 AM

It has been a long while since I've posted on this site, though I have visited from time to time. One thing I have learned is those whole frequent this forum are certainly gentleman and ladies. Thank you.

Now my question. Recently I have been enjoying a sip or two of Jamesons in the evenings. I really enjoy the flavor and sweetness with vanilla overtones. This has peaked my interest in Irish Whiskey and I am looking for recommendations. Being of an Irish family this is something I should know

Thank you,
RW

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Huvius
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Re: Irish Whiskey [Re: Ravenwolf]
#96191 - 07/02/08 04:00 PM

I like Tyrconnell for everyday use.
It is not the most consistent but is reasonably priced and always good.
Besides, no self respecting Irishman would pay the prices most other single malts cost.
I celebrate my Irish heritage by being cheap every chance I get...
I have read that it was the leading Irish whiskey in the US prior to prohibition.

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JabaliHunter
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Re: Irish Whiskey [Re: Huvius]
#96202 - 07/02/08 09:01 PM

If you want a peat-smoke character whiskey (not common in Irish whisky), try "Craoi na Mona". If you want a fruity, nutty sweet sherry flavour, try "Bushmills 16 year old" or "Jamesons 12 year old". If you want an oaky flavour (traditional Irish whisky - not peaty), try Locke's 8 year old. Its a newish brand, but won a gold medal in 2001.... Enjoy!

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Paul
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Re: Irish Whiskey [Re: JabaliHunter]
#96204 - 07/02/08 09:24 PM

Locke's, eh? I went to their distillery but they didn't actually make anything there any more.
For smoothness beaten only by a certain Polish vodka with grass in it, I find common old Tullamore Dew as good as any. What a great name, too, encompassing the essence of the craft.

Black Bush, on the other hand, seems to have more heads than a rough old scotch.

- Paul

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JabaliHunter
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Re: Irish Whiskey [Re: Paul]
#96212 - 07/02/08 11:05 PM

Well you are probably better informed than me - I prefer the real stuff - from Scotland

I thought the Cooley distillery was still going - but then my suppliers say they only have 2 bottles left......

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Ravenwolf
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Re: Irish Whiskey [Re: JabaliHunter]
#96270 - 08/02/08 10:15 AM

Well Gents, thank you for the suggestions. I've gone over to Powers Gold Label for everyday use and have some Clontarf coming as well. I've heard good and bad about Tullamore Dew so haven't tried that. Hopefully a bottle of Black Bush will be headed my way as well. I am partial to the nutty fruity sherry flavors and will be picking up some Redbreast 12 year as well, as the little I sampled I really enjoyed. I liked the pot still taste of the Redbreast. Not to offend anyone, but I don't like the peaty salt taste of scotch. The few Irish blends I've tried have been smooth and gentle. I'll have to see if Locke's is available here in the US to try also. Keep the suggestions coming.....RW

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Re: Irish Whiskey [Re: Ravenwolf]
#96476 - 11/02/08 12:04 AM

I haven't tried many but like 12 year Jamesons. I prefer it to Scotch Whiskey.

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Re: Irish Whiskey [Re: NitroX]
#96477 - 11/02/08 12:53 AM

I have never tried whiskey, I will get a bottle of Jamiesons to give it a try.

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JabaliHunter
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Re: Irish Whiskey [Re: NitroX]
#96573 - 12/02/08 12:48 AM

Quote:

I haven't tried many but like 12 year Jamesons. I prefer it to Scotch Whiskey.

Scotch is like wine! I'm sure there will be one you'll like!

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SteveH
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Re: Irish Whiskey [Re: JabaliHunter]
#96579 - 12/02/08 02:17 AM

Midleton Very Rare. My friend describes it as, "like bowl of warm soup on a cold day". It's fantastic.

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lapua
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Re: Irish Whiskey [Re: Paul]
#105355 - 17/05/08 08:08 AM

Bushmills is great maker of Irish Whiskey I must say not many makers distil their gear 3 times as Bushmills does if you are up that way north dam a visit the factory is the oldest in the world ...gee once in side you can smell that fine sweet whiskey and the free tasting after the tour .. got a bit phissssed !

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dnovo
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Re: Irish Whiskey [Re: lapua]
#105356 - 17/05/08 08:43 AM

I took the Bushmills tour as well and then stopped off nearby to have a bit more of a 'tasting.' Well I THINK I took the tour as I have very little recollection of just what I did that day. My wife said I had a great time, when she started talking to me about a week later. Dave

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Paatti
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Re: Irish Whiskey [Re: dnovo]
#105432 - 18/05/08 07:02 AM

My favourites is mostly from Islay like Caol ila, Oban or Talisker but there are plenty of good irish whiskeys too. Hopefully I could raise a toast with my friend tomorrow after roe deer hunt.

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peter
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Re: Irish Whiskey [Re: Paatti]
#105434 - 18/05/08 07:41 AM

go for it paatti

have a good hunt.

best regards

peter

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twobobbwana
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Re: Irish Whiskey [Re: peter]
#229029 - 19/04/13 02:37 PM

Blackbush and Bushmills, followed closely by Jamiesons .............. you can't go wrong.

I like Irish Whiskey. To my way of thinking they're smoother than most of the Scotches I've tried..........but perhaps I just need to continue with the "extended field trials".

No disrespect to you Scots.......I might just be displaying my ignorance or inexperience.

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Timg953
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Re: Irish Whiskey [Re: twobobbwana]
#230780 - 02/06/13 03:18 PM

Black bush and bushmills single malt are my favorites. Regular bushmills , jamisons and Michael Collins are good. Honorable mention to tulamore dew. Jamisons is actually the whiskey that saved Ireland. In the biography, Michael Collins, it tells of the big fella being in a hotel restaurant in Dublin on new years eve. He was of course, carrying various incriminating documents in his pockets. A group of British auxiliaries came to The table and started questioning Collins's party. They began to pat him down and found a half pint of jamisons. Collins offered them all a drink in the holiday spirit and as they slugged down the jamisons, he excused himself and escaped through the men's room window.

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