I’m supposed to have a review of Michter’s Straight Rye up for you all today. Well, thanks to a couple of work related flights last week I have a bit of a sinus infection so I’m a little behind on that one. It’s really hard to taste whiskey when you can’t breathe. I should have it up soon along with a new product release from Woodford Reserve. Next month will be Macallan focused and I already have most of those reviews done so we shouldn’t have the same problem in February.
Also, I’ll be at the Burn’s Night Dinner at Mac McGee next Wednesday so if you see a big dark haired guy with a goatee stop over and say high.
Drink wisely my friends,
Richard
Who says you have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate Irish Whiskey? Mac McGee will be hosting Jameson Ambassador Hannah O’Leary for a tasting of fine Jameson whiskeys. The event will be held at Mac McGee Irish Pub, 111 Sycamore Street in Decatur, Georgia on Saturday, January 28th at 7:00 PM. You can RSVP at 404-377-8050. Further details are listed below:
Come down and join us for a tasting of one of the world’s top rated spirits, the distinctive Jameson Irish Whiskey. Jameson Ambassador Hannah O’Leary will be conducting the tasting on Jameson, Jameson 12 year old Special Reserve, Jameson Gold Reserve, and Jameson 18 year old Limited Reserve for $30. We will also be offering the unmistakable pot still Jameson Rarest Vintage for $15. Plus a new rare release! The tasting will be from 7pm-9pm. Slainte
No word yet but I’m thinking that new rare release may be Jameson Select Reserve Black Barrel I mentioned back in October.
Drink wisely my friends,
Richard
Tags: Atlanta Irish Whiskey Tasting, Atlanta Whiskey Tasting, Jameson, Jameson Gold Reserve, Jameson Limited Reserve, Jameson Rarest Vintage, Jameson Special Reserve, Mac McGee Irish Pub
If you’ve been fortunate enough to visit Mac McGee Irish Pub in Decatur then you already know about the great whiskey selection, good food, and awesome staff. Time sure does fly because Casey and the folks there are celebrating their 2nd anniversary this Saturday. Here’s the note they sent over:
Come down and celebrate our 2nd Anniversary. We will be digging into the vault and pulling out some of our rarest Malts, Bourbons and Irish Whisk(e)ys as well as serving special whisk(e)y flights. We will also have a delicious Terrapin Moo-Hoo Cask for $2 and a few of our most delectable dishes from the past two years. Plus the first 30 people wearing kilts will receive a complimentary dram of Cragganmore 12 year old. Slainte!
The festivities start at 5 PM on Saturday, January 21st.
Mac McGee Irish Pub
111 Sycamore St
Decatur, GA 30030
404-377-8050
Drink wisely my friends,
Richard
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A number you may not be familiar with Murray McDavid. They are a company that does independent bottlings of scotch. We don’t get nearly the variety of independent bottlings in the U.S. as they do in the U.K. In Georgia the independent bottling scene is nearly non-existent. However, it is getting better. For those that haven’t sampled independent bottlings before it gives you a chance to try a different take on distilleries you may already be familiar with.
Mac McGee is pulling together a tasting of wine cask aged independent bottlings from Murray McDavid. Here’s the note from them and the details:
Tonight we will taste the independent bottling of Murray McDavid. This unique collection focuses on wine cask aging. We will taste Murray McDavid Mortlach 1997 13 Year Old Chateau d’Yquem Finish, Murray McDavid Glendullan1993 17 Year Old Rioja & Rum Casks, Murray McDavid Laphroaig 1999 11 Year Old Lafite Cask, and Murray McDavid Tobermory 1995 14 Year Old Chateau Climens Cask for $32. We will begin at 7:30pm.
When: Tuesday, January 17 at 7:30 PM
Where: 111 Sycamore St Decatur, GA 30030
RSVP:404-377-8050
Drink wisely my friends,
Richard
Michter’s Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
Batch No 11-159
45.7%/91.4 Proof
$35 to $40
Website
What the Distillery Says:
US*1 Small Batch Bourbon
We are proud to offer you our Small Batch Bourbon. In the Michter’s tradition hailing from America’s first whiskey distilling company, this bourbon is made from a proprietary mashbill that features the highest quality American corn and is then matured to the peak of perfection. It is then mellowed by our signature filtration.
What Richard Says:
Nose: Out of the bottle I get vanilla beans, caramel, and uncooked cornmeal. With a little water it opens up to notes of cherries and a Halls cough drop kind of menthol.
Palate: On the palate this bourbon is pleasantly sweet but not as sweet as the nose. It’s a little like Breyer’s Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Behind that it reminds me a little more of a corn whiskey than a bourbon.
Finish: Like their American Whiskey the finish is a little too hot. It’s only a 4+ year old so that might be expected. It’s a little like wetting a black peppercorn, rolling it in cayenne, and sucking on it. Obviously, a little water mellow it out but in general the finish is a little bland. Oak and spice are a little too boiler plate in a bourbon finish. Also, with water I’m left with a slightly medicinal flavor going back to the menthol that I’m not a fan of.
Comments: I find this bottle a little too average. It’s nice enough for a bourbon in its age range but better can be had for cheaper. I’d probably give it an “average +” rating if we had a more complex rating system.
Rating: Average
I would like to thank Emily with Chatham Imports for sending over a bottle for review. They were also nice enough to send over some recipes with their fine products.
Patsy’s Bourbon Balls
1 cup chopped pecans
6 tbsp. Michter’s US*1 Bourbon
½ stick butter
3¾ cups confectioners’ sugar
16 oz. dark chocolate chips
Soak pecans in Michter’s US*1 Bourbon in an airtight container for four days. Flip after the first two days to fully coat the pecans. The pecans should absorb all of the Michter’s US*1 Bourbon. Mix butter, sugar, and pecans. Roll into 1-inch balls and refrigerate overnight. Pour dark chocolate chips into microwave-safe bowl and microwave for about 2½ minutes. Remove chocolate every minute and stir. Dip refrigerated balls into the melted dark chocolate. Place the chocolate-covered bourbon balls in an airtight container and place in freezer until set (just a few minutes). Store in a cool place.
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