Irish Whiskey

Richard on March 31st, 2012

Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey Bottle No. 013881, Bottled in 2009 40% ABV/80 Proof $125 to $140 No current website What the Distillery Says: Nothing really. For a brand that’s been around for 25+ years you’d think they would have a web presence or include a little promotional information in their packaging. From the best [...]

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Richard on March 31st, 2012

Bushmills Black Bush Special Old Irish Whiskey 43% ABV/86 Proof $35 to $40 Website What the Distillery Says: With an intriguing flavor and a name to match, this is our special blend. It combines a uniquely high proportion of malt whiskey matured in former Oloroso Sherry casks with a sweet, batch-distilled grain whiskey. This unique [...]

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Richard on March 30th, 2012

Bushmills Single Malt Irish Whiskey Aged 10 Years 40% ABV/80 Proof $40 to $50 Website What the Distillery Says: Triple distilled from 100% malted barely and matured for a minimum of 10 years mainly in Bourbon-seasoned barrels, it has aromas of honey, vanilla and milk chocolate. Nose: Fresh and zesty. Honey, ripe fruit. Palate: Soft. [...]

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Richard on March 9th, 2012

Bushmills Irish Whiskey 1608 Anniversary Edition 46% ABV/92 Proof $75 to $100 Website What the Distillery Says: In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the original licence to distil granted to the Bushmills area, the Bushmills Distillery has released a special, limited edition whiskey, Bushmills 1608. True to the history of Ireland’s oldest working whiskey [...]

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Richard on March 8th, 2012

How’s this for an idea? Let’s pull together a tasting of three versions of the finest post still Irish whiskey available in the U.S. and top it off with arguably the best standard production Irish blend in the world. Oh, and why don’t we let people taste this flight of whiskeys that would retail for [...]

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