What to pick up in Ireland?

[BellevilleMXZ]

So the wife is heading to Ireland for a week, and she is going to grab a couple of bottles for me. Any recs. on some good whiskey , on the lower peat side? I am unfamiliar with much from there so could use some help. Max 80 euros. Thanks!

[BrightonCorgi]

On 5/4/2018 at 10:57 PM, BellevilleMXZ said:

So the wife is heading to Ireland for a week, and she is going to grab a couple of bottles for me. Any recs. on some good whiskey , on the lower peat side? I am unfamiliar with much from there so could use some help. Max 80 euros. Thanks!

All Irish whiskies I have had are on the lighter side flavor wise, so I would not worry on too much peat.  The Irish whiskey goes down faster than the Scottish stuff IMO.

Any Irish pubs in your town to try a few out?

[shlomo]

47 minutes ago, BrightonCorgi said:

All Irish whiskies I have had are on the lighter side flavor wise, so I would not worry on too much peat.  The Irish whiskey goes down faster than the Scottish stuff IMO.

Any Irish pubs in your town to try a few out?

Seeing as it is his wife heading over, not sure a pub would be of much help.

@BellevilleMXZ are you asking specifically about Irish Whisky, or scotch is good? Also, what airport will she be flying back home from?

[BellevilleMXZ]

7 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said:

All Irish whiskies I have had are on the lighter side flavor wise, so I would not worry on too much peat.  The Irish whiskey goes down faster than the Scottish stuff IMO.

Any Irish pubs in your town to try a few out?

Nah sadly nothing close by ......

[BellevilleMXZ]

7 hours ago, shlomo said:

Seeing as it is his wife heading over, not sure a pub would be of much help.

@BellevilleMXZ are you asking specifically about Irish Whisky, or scotch is good? Also, what airport will she be flying back home from?

Just Whiskey.....hmmmm, airport I will have to find out

[MickeyBlu]

Bushmills 16yr Single Malt is really lovely! I grabbed a bottle after trying it at a trade show last year. Found it very smoothe and easy drinking. The brand is excellent and you can't go wrong with it.

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[BellevilleMXZ]

On 5/7/2018 at 4:20 PM, shlomo said:

Seeing as it is his wife heading over, not sure a pub would be of much help.

@BellevilleMXZ are you asking specifically about Irish Whisky, or scotch is good? Also, what airport will she be flying back home from?

She is in and out of Dublin

[BellevilleMXZ]

7 hours ago, MickeyBlu said:

Bushmills 16yr Single Malt is really lovely! I grabbed a bottle after trying it at a trade show last year. Found it very smoothe and easy drinking. The brand is excellent and you can't go wrong with it.

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Thanks! And welcome to FOH!

[MickeyBlu]

Great BellevilleMXZ! And thank you

Thanks! And welcome to FOH!

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[shlomo]

22 hours ago, BellevilleMXZ said:

She is in and out of Dublin

Looking online at Dublin duty free, the following jumped out at me at around your price point:

https://www.theloop.ie/p/16200/age-of-discovery-19-year-old-mix-pack-3-x-20cl

https://www.theloop.ie/p/16030/triple-cask-16-year-old-scotch-whisky-70cl

https://www.theloop.ie/p/16112/kavalan-concertmaster-port-cask-finish-taiwanese-whisky

 

And if you feel like buying something for your pal Shlomo, I am sure he'll send a couple sticks your way as a thank you...

https://www.theloop.ie/p/16058/talisker-30-year-oldscotch-whisky-70cl

[Rrm7284]

The Red Breast 12 yr is a nice pour and should be in your range, the 15 yr runs about 100€ but is a nice step up if you want to splurge


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[BellevilleMXZ]

1 hour ago, shlomo said:

Looking online at Dublin duty free, the following jumped out at me at around your price point:

https://www.theloop.ie/p/16200/age-of-discovery-19-year-old-mix-pack-3-x-20cl

https://www.theloop.ie/p/16030/triple-cask-16-year-old-scotch-whisky-70cl

https://www.theloop.ie/p/16112/kavalan-concertmaster-port-cask-finish-taiwanese-whisky

 

And if you feel like buying something for your pal Shlomo, I am sure he'll send a couple sticks your way as a thank you...

 

Hey didn't knowI could look online.... nice! Thanks!!

[BellevilleMXZ]

17 minutes ago, Rrm7284 said:

The Red Breast 12 yr is a nice pour and should be in your range, the 15 yr runs about 100€ but is a nice step up if you want to splurge


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Thanks!

[BellevilleMXZ]

1 hour ago, shlomo said:

 

And if you feel like buying something for your pal Shlomo, I am sure he'll send a couple sticks your way as a thank you...

https://www.theloop.ie/p/16058/talisker-30-year-oldscotch-whisky-70cl

Why just one, I'll send ya 2!

That mix pack looks interesting for sure.....

[BellevilleMXZ]

On 5/8/2018 at 2:44 PM, MickeyBlu said:

Bushmills 16yr Single Malt is really lovely! I grabbed a bottle after trying it at a trade show last year. Found it very smoothe and easy drinking. The brand is excellent and you can't go wrong with it.

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Thanks!

 

[BrightonCorgi]

Cheaper to buy locally at a B&M (in my locale) than those prices at the Duty Free!

[BellevilleMXZ]

9 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said:

Cheaper to buy locally at a B&M (in my locale) than those prices at the Duty Free!

Ya but you US folks are lucky with how cheap you can buy it

[shlomo]

10 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said:

Cheaper to buy locally at a B&M (in my locale) than those prices at the Duty Free!

Really? What your local price on Talisker 30?

[BrightonCorgi]

8 hours ago, shlomo said:

Really? What your local price on Talisker 30?

Would have to call a few places to find out.  Quick look around online & I see Talisker 10 for $55 perhaps even cheaper.  Is that a good price?  I am not Scotch drinker.  Must be cheaper than SAQ

[luvdunhill]

Really? What your local price on Talisker 30?

 

Around $325, cash price. It’s not easy to find though.

[BrightonCorgi]

4 hours ago, luvdunhill said:

Around $325, cash price. It’s not easy to find though.

Had someone look it up and it's not available in MA as far as he could see.

[Cayman17]

44 minutes ago, BrightonCorgi said:

Had someone look it up and it's not available in MA as far as he could see.

It’s available in Pennsylvania, but the price is $800 per bottle (plus tax) here (750ml). 

[shlomo]

7 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said:

Would have to call a few places to find out.  Quick look around online & I see Talisker 10 for $55 perhaps even cheaper.  Is that a good price?  I am not Scotch drinker.  Must be cheaper than SAQ

Not the same beast. I dont know if $55 usd is a good price for Tali 10. We are fortunate that it has flown under the radar here and our shop carries it at $79can. Should be closer to $100can.

 

[shlomo]

6 hours ago, luvdunhill said:

 

Around $325, cash price. It’s not easy to find though.

That is an incredible price. Lucky you if you are able to snag one or 12 at that LOW price...

[luvdunhill]

That is an incredible price. Lucky you if you are able to snag one or 12 at that LOW price...

Check out BevMo - they have an online inventory.