jerryskids 6,559 Posted September 10, 2024 6 hours ago, cmh6476 said: just signed up for this on saturday The Pot Still Irish Whiskeys of Midleton Premium Whiskey Tasting Experience Join us for a premium whiskey tasting at the Ancient Order of Hibernians’ 8th Annual Celtic Street Faire on September 14, where we’ll discuss and sample some outstanding examples of Midleton’s single pot still brands. We’ll still be holding our public tasting event at Felix Street Square featuring some great whiskeys, wines, and beers, but these special whiskeys will only be available at our premium event. Here are the whiskeys we’ll be presenting: Jameson Single Pot Still (not the Jameson you’ll find on the grocery store shelf-this one’s not sold in the US!) Method & Madness single pot still French Chestnut finish Powers John’s Lane cask strength (also only available outside the US) Gold Spot 13 year old Generations Edition Redbreast Missouri Oak edition (this recently released version of one of the most famous single pot still brands is finished in virgin oak casks from the Ozark mountains) That sounds fun! I've got tickets to the British Open next year in Northern Ireland, really close to the Bushmill's Distillery. Not sure if I'm going yet, but if I do, I expect to tour some places. Redbreast is probably my favorite Irish whiskey. A Missouri Oak edition sounds like a must-try for a person from the state like yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizkneelande 1,085 Posted September 10, 2024 3 minutes ago, jerryskids said: I've never had Weller either. It has a higher wheat content, which makes it mellower than regular bourbons. Maker's Mark is perhaps the most well known "wheated" bourbon. We've got a boutique liquor store here called Trevor's which has its own bar/restaurant. They carry a lot of good whiskeys, including the line of Wellers, in the bar. Unfortunately I usually go during the day for lunch and not drinking (it's by the Mayo I usually go to). If I ever find myself there later in the day, I may ask for a taste of the Wellers. I forgot about this thread. I just saw a bottle of Weller full proof for the first time. They wanted 700 for it. Nuts. For Makers, I really enjoy the French Oaked. Pricing where I live is all over the place. It can range anywhere from 36 to 50. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,559 Posted September 10, 2024 6 minutes ago, Dizkneelande said: I forgot about this thread. I just saw a bottle of Weller full proof for the first time. They wanted 700 for it. Nuts. For Makers, I really enjoy the French Oaked. Pricing where I live is all over the place. It can range anywhere from 36 to 50. Odd timing for this thread and the whiskeys mentioned, because I literally just got an email from TotalWine to sign up for a lottery for rare whiskeys. They had 3 Wellers available -- Full Proof, 12 yr, and C.Y.P.B. I picked those as my first 3 choices; prices were in the $50-$65 range. My next two choices were Blanton's Straight from the Cask and Gold, both in the $150 region. I never spend that much, but I suspect it's much cheaper than market price, so we'll see. $700 is whack! I didn't win the last lottery so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 2,799 Posted September 10, 2024 17 minutes ago, Dizkneelande said: I forgot about this thread. I just saw a bottle of Weller full proof for the first time. They wanted 700 for it. Nuts. For Makers, I really enjoy the French Oaked. Pricing where I live is all over the place. It can range anywhere from 36 to 50. What is "full proof"? 190 is everclear. And that's only used to get chicks drunk fast in college. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizkneelande 1,085 Posted September 10, 2024 13 minutes ago, seafoam1 said: What is "full proof"? 190 is everclear. And that's only used to get chicks drunk fast in college. Weller full proof is 114 proof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizkneelande 1,085 Posted September 10, 2024 22 minutes ago, jerryskids said: Odd timing for this thread and the whiskeys mentioned, because I literally just got an email from TotalWine to sign up for a lottery for rare whiskeys. They had 3 Wellers available -- Full Proof, 12 yr, and C.Y.P.B. I picked those as my first 3 choices; prices were in the $50-$65 range. My next two choices were Blanton's Straight from the Cask and Gold, both in the $150 region. I never spend that much, but I suspect it's much cheaper than market price, so we'll see. $700 is whack! I didn't win the last lottery so... I had one of those recently. Cashed in all my tickets and ended up with the Russell 13. Wasn’t much different than the 10 for a third of the price. Your raffle prices in my area are pretty solid. Bantons Gold $139.99 Blantons Straight From The Barrel $175.00 Eagle Rare 17yo $149.99 EH Taylor Barrel Proof $94.90 Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2023 $195.00 George T Stagg $149.99 Heaven Hill 20yo $259.99 Makers Mark Cellar Aged $139.99 Michter's 10yo Bourbon $185.00 Michter's 10yo Rye $199.99 Michter's Toasted Barrel Strength Rye $125.00 Michters 25yo $1,800.00 Mister Sam $299.99 Old Fitzgerald 10yo $129.99 Old Fitzgerald 8yo $109.99 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon $275.00 Parker's Heritage 10yo Rye $175.00 Russell's Reserve 13yo $145.00 Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson F $320.00 Thomas Handy $149.99 Weller C.Y.P.B $69.99 Weller Single Barrel $69.99 Wild Turkey Generations $419.99 Wild Turkey Masters Keep Voyage $255.00 Willett 8 Year Wheated $225.00 Willett Family Estate 10yo First Tranche $359.99 William Larue Weller $149.99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 2,799 Posted September 10, 2024 2 minutes ago, Dizkneelande said: Weller full proof is 114 proof. Hmm...I know a couple high proof boozes, maybe even that one but not sure. The obvious is 151 Bacardi. That shlt literally lights on fire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,559 Posted September 10, 2024 43 minutes ago, seafoam1 said: What is "full proof"? 190 is everclear. And that's only used to get chicks drunk fast in college. "full proof" means straight from the cask. Also called "cask strength." Most whiskeys I would guess end up about 55-65% alcohol (110-130 proof) in the cask. Most of those are then watered down to the 40-45% alcohol you typically see in bottles. But some are not. I tend to prefer my sipping whiskeys cask strength, as I can dilute them a little, or have them at their full expression, depending on my mood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 2,799 Posted September 10, 2024 17 minutes ago, jerryskids said: "full proof" means straight from the cask. Also called "cask strength." Most whiskeys I would guess end up about 55-65% alcohol (110-130 proof) in the cask. Most of those are then watered down to the 40-45% alcohol you typically see in bottles. But some are not. I tend to prefer my sipping whiskeys cask strength, as I can dilute them a little, or have them at their full expression, depending on my mood. Interesting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
