The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester was the host of the biggest whisky festival outside of London, so big in fact that there had to be two floors filled with some cracking brands. The Whisky Lounge were the proud organisers for the 5th year in a row and had on offer the crème de la crèmeContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Festival 2013 Review”
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Redbreast Tasting Notes
As mentioned in my piece on Powers Irish Whiskey, the Irish Distillers is the name of the subsidiary based in the New Midleton Distillery, Cork. It is here that the brands including Powers, Jameson and Tullamore Dew are created and produced. Another name that you may have heard, or indeed seen, is Redbreast. The brandContinue reading “Redbreast Tasting Notes”
Powers Tasting Notes
Powers Irish whiskey has recently had a bit of a re-launch, unveiling a new look and line-up that brings it in line against its rival super-premium brands. I’ve been lucky enough to receive some samples of the new additions, including the Powers Signature Release and their Gold Label, but before we come onto how theyContinue reading “Powers Tasting Notes”
The Definitive Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Unveiled As Irish Distillers Launches Redbreast 21
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard has announced the launch of Redbreast 21 Year Old, the pinnacle of the range to date. To celebrate the newest member of the Redbreast Family, Master Blender Billy Leighton hosted a special tasting in London last night. The new expression is the ninth Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey to be addedContinue reading “The Definitive Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Unveiled As Irish Distillers Launches Redbreast 21”
New Look And New Whiskies As Powers Goes Back To Its Roots
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, the world’s leading Irish Whiskey producer, has unveiled a new look and line-up for its popular Powers range, reflecting the company’s vision for Powers as a contemporary, super-premium whiskey, recognised for its flavour, quality and craft. Changes to the range include the addition of a new Single Pot Still expression, PowersContinue reading “New Look And New Whiskies As Powers Goes Back To Its Roots”
Irish Distillers Release the 2013 Edition of Midleton Very Rare
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, makers of Jameson, the world’s No.1 Irish whiskey, has unveiled the latest release of its prestigious blended whiskey, Midleton Very Rare. Regarded as one of the ultimate expressions of Irish Whiskey, Midleton Very Rare is made from hand-selected whiskeys chosen by the Master Distiller from the renowned Midleton Distillery. Blended fromContinue reading “Irish Distillers Release the 2013 Edition of Midleton Very Rare”
Jameson Launches New City Edition Travel Retail Exclusive
Jameson is appealing to the international jet setter with the release of a new special collection called City Editions, which will retail exclusively in Travel Retail outlets from this month for a limited period. The labels have been designed to capture the urban culture and essence of eight great cities around the world, featuring AmsterdamContinue reading “Jameson Launches New City Edition Travel Retail Exclusive”
Manchester Whisky Club Review – May
A little over-due, but back at the end of May, the fifth instalment of the Manchester Whisky Club had a little Irish added to the occasion. Held at the Lass O’Gowrie, the fifth meeting had a special guest in the form of Jameson Brand Ambassador Stephen Carberry, bringing with him 5 expressions from their range. After talkingContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Club Review – May”
The Wild Geese Tasting Notes
If you mention Irish whiskey, there’s one brand that will instantly pop into your head. Nothing wrong with that at all, they’ve done a fantastic job. But there are others out their, and The Wild Geese is just one of them. The Wild Geese story has a touch of legend to it. * Patrick Sarsfield’sContinue reading “The Wild Geese Tasting Notes”
Bushmills
If you talk of Irish whiskey, most would say Jameson. Nothing wrong with that at all and it’s a great dram, but one brand that should get more of a shout out is Bushmills. Bushmills is a name that can date itself way back to 1608 when King James I granted Sir Thomas Phillips, who was theContinue reading “Bushmills”
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