Tag: Irish whiskey

Luxco Introduces a New Handcrafted Irish Whiskey: The Quiet Man

Luxco is proud to introduce its first-ever Irish whiskey, The Quiet Man, set to launch two varieties in the U.S. this month. The handcrafted Quiet Man is produced through Luxco’s partnership with Niche Drinks in Derry, Ireland, and is the first Irish whiskey bottled in Derry in more than 100 years. The Quiet Man brand […]

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Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey Review

Name: Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey ABV: 46% Proof: 92 Nose: Vanilla, Molasses, Nutmeg, and Oranges. Palate: Rich molasses, caramel, vanilla, allspice, and deep smoky wood flavors. Finish: Moderate and floral with light spice and wood tones. Overall: This is a creamy whiskey that is perfect for those wanting an easy mellow sipper. The flavors are distinct […]

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Morning Report, Monday, March 17th, 2014

We want to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day today and hope you are all enjoying your favorite spirit with friends and family today. Be safe and have fun. We have a re-post today from a one we posted a short while ago, it was our St. Patrick’s Day post we did for Drinkwire, […]

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Green Spot Irish Whiskey

News: Green Spot Irish Whiskey will begin hitting the USA market around March. It is a non age statement Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. It is made up of whiskeys that have been aged 7-10 years in a combination of new bourbon barrels and refill bourbon barrels as well some sherry casks. The taste is […]

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Knappogue Castle 14 Year Twin Wood Single Malt Irish Whiskey Review

Name: Knappogue Castle 14 Year Review Twin Wood Single Malt Irish Whiskey Bottled By: Knappogue Castle ABV: 46% Proof: 92 Notes: On the nose this has a very fragrant aroma of fresh citrus fruits and smoke. The first sip bursts with flavors of grapefruit, peat, limes, apricots, cherries, and a light smoke flavor. You can taste the barley in this […]

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Knappogue Castle Sherry Cask Finished 16 Year Irish Whiskey Review

Name: Knappogue Castle Sherry Cask Finished 16 Year Irish Whiskey Bottled By: Knappogue Castle ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Age: 16 years Notes: On the nose this has a very mellow aroma of walnuts, vanilla, and cherries. The first sip is as mellow as the nose and equally enjoyable and has some wonderful sweet flavors of vanilla, caramel, and fresh […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, January 9th, 2014

Drinks: Today we feature Iron Smoke Whiskey from New York. Iron Smoke Whiskey is handcrafted  using ingredients from local farms. The grain used is apple wood smoked and twice distilled. This whiskey sounds delicious and I am looking forward to trying it. More information here. News: Here are some great recommendations of Irish Whiskey from Esquire. […]

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Jameson Irish Whiskey Review

Name: Jameson Irish Whiskey ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Notes: Jameson’s has a sweet grain and light oak scent. On the palate we can taste the grains and oak but with a slight spicy taste. The finish is moderate with a honey, vanilla, and smoky grain taste that slowly fades away. Jameson is another great bargain Irish whiskey. It is […]

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