Found at my local liquor store here in the US. Rare find here but glad I did. Really nice poor

I’m planning on a trip to Ireland this summer. I’m a big fan of Irish whiskey and I was wondering if there are any special or unique bottles (particularly ones we can’t get in the US) I should grab while I’m there? Thanks!

okay! so. my best guy friend has a totally full, unopened, and sealed bottle of (mind you, i am just going to copy what’s on the box here, because i am not a whiskey aficionado) — Triple Distilled By John Jameson & Son… Midleton “VERY RARE” Irish Whiskey, from the Midleton distillery. Aged to perfection & bottled in the year 1994. The production is/was strictly limited. He has the wooden box it came in, it’s obviously sealed and never been opened, he has the serial number, the certificate of authenticity, and an invitation card with proof of the bottle number stamped and everything.

I can provide any pictures - as many as anyone needs - if they would like to see it. I included one in the post already.

So the thing is this… He would LOVE to sell it, and we are running into issues because obviously we are just people who don’t have liquor licenses (or maybe this is not obvious and just a thing in our state, I am truly not sure, but it seems like a normal law…) ANYWAY.

I hope I am not breaking a rule by posting this here, but I genuinely needed A) to consult those who are far more knowledgeable and passionate about whiskey than we are and B) to see (if allowed) of anyone might want to discuss perhaps doing business concerning said bottle?

if anything — please let me know if you have any other ideas or suggestions on options we might could take of avenues we could take with this entire situation. Thank you in advance!!

Found this Centenary Edition release.
About $79 CAD.
Easy drinking 40%, but very nice and smooth. Compared to other Writers Tears on the mild side.

I’ll admit it ... when I first saw “Virgin Irish Oak”, I assumed this was going to lean more gimmick than substance (because whisky marketing loves a tree story).

“This oak came from a mystical hillside harvested under moonlight by ancient coopers…” etc.

But after spending some time with the Glendalough Pot Still Virgin Irish Oak, I actually think the wood matters here. And more importantly… I think you can taste it.

This is a pot still Irish whiskey matured in ex-bourbon and finished in virgin Irish oak casks sourced from the Wicklow Mountains. Each bottle is traceable to the cask... and apparently even the tree itself. They also plan 7 sapplings for every tree harvested.

Cool story.

Nose:
Richer and more structured than a lot of Irish whiskey at this price point. Buttery, toffee-forward, fresh pear, a little shortbread. BUT, drying woody spice that already hints this isn’t going to be a super “smooth” pour. And likely a little young.

Palate:
Way more texture than I expected. The pot still creaminess is there, but the oak adds something different. There’s a tannic spice running through it that reminds me almost of strong black tea or fresh-cut hardwood. Not bitter, but structured. The toffee and pear notes keep it balanced, but this definitely leans more toward spice and grip than sweetness. Definitely young with a bit of bite. No age statement but I think about 4 years if they mature in ex-bourbon for 3 and then finish in Irish Oak...? Anyone know?

Finish:
Drying, spicy, lingering oak, with the buttery/toffee notes hanging on underneath.

What surprised me most is that the Irish oak doesn’t just feel like a novelty, it genuinely gives this whiskey a different personality. Less “easy sipping Irish,” more texture-driven and slightly rustic. Whether that's your thing or not is up to you.

The trade-off is that some people probably won’t like that dryness. If your daily affordable Irish whiskey is ultra-soft and delicate Bushmills 10, this might feel a little too oak-forward.

But personally? I think that’s what makes it interesting. Works wonders in a cocktail TBH.

At around $75 CAD here in Canada on the West Coast, I honestly think this punches above its weight for uniqueness alone.

Love the labels too.

Full review here:
https://youtu.be/Cl3fN50SogQ

And my favourite is Redbreast.

Redbreast 12 for $30 in Costco.

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Don't bother asking the pub, I'm a gatekeeper.

Jokes, Arthur's Pub on Thomas Street has a rotational shelf where they sell a fancier bottle for cost price. Cool concept, good for trying stuff

I am a whiskey enjoyer but not a connoisseur by any means. I had a whiskey at a wine fair years ago that was absolutely delicious, smooth and complex with no burn. Unfortunately, I was too drunk at the time to remember the name 🤪

Anyone recommend a unique tasting whiskey for under €60?

I don't know much about the blends or anything like that but I definitely don't like those peaty ones.

I'm hearing Redbreast 12, Bushmills 12, Powers The Swallows are all good shouts

Thanks 🙏

This is the new release feom Redacted Independent Bottlers, a 200ml sized high end whiskey. What's your favourite Independently bottled Irish whiskey?

Walking through Dublin and made a stop at the Irish Whiskey Museum, a few I’ve never heard of.

Single Grain Irish Whiskey is the surprise category. It is such a great whiskey. Generally made with corn/maize, giving it a creamy toffee, vanilla, honey, and fruity quality.

Favourite bottles shown in the pictures above.

Any thoughts? Have you been lucky enough to try any of these or other bottles?

Lady McKenna Single Grain Irish Whiskey is a small release of 330 bottles and is truly amazing 40%ABV and was produced by Globally recognized Master Distiller and Master Blender Noel Sweeney.

Only available in Dublins Iconic James J Fox on Grafton Street

Hell of a deal for this 4.5l bottle at the duty free! $102.81! Set on Jameson for a bit. Need to hook this up to a tap some how!

Big shout out to BSW Liquor in Alberta!
I live near Vancouver in BC and order from BSW. Their sale prices save me a ton even with the shipping cost.
Saved $199 less the $60 shipping on this order. The M&M isn’t available anywhere near me so got it even if not on sale.
Advice to anyone else not from Alberta, check them out!!
Shipping alcohol within Canada is NOT very common (except wineries). And we can’t ship from outside the country.

Here’s the saving verses BC Liquor:
RB 12 CS. (94.99*2)-(129.99*2)‎ = -70
RB 15: 125 - 168.99‎ = -43.99
Blue Spot 120- 159.99‎ = -39.99
Method & Madness 61.99
Midleton Very Rare 275 - 319.99‎ = -44.99

Total savings: 198.97 -60 ‎ = 138.97

First time posting a Boann review here, curious if anyone else has spent time with this bottle yet?

What I find interesting is that Boann runs three custom pot stills built by an Italian engineering firm (not the usual Scottish still makers), and they claim up to "6x more copper contact" during distillation using what they describe as nanotechnology. The idea being: more copper interaction = faster refinement.

So naturally, the question becomes, can process make up for time? No age statement, so my guess is the whiskey is young

The Details:

Mashbill is 44% unmalted barley, 40% malted, 3% oats, 2% rye.

Matured in Oloroso then finished in PX butts which were part of their vintage solera system. Rumor has it these are 60 years old...

For me, the nose is richer than I expected. I’m getting almond, some orange peel, and there’s a light leather note underneath that gives it a bit of depth. It actually leans a little more “sherried Scotch” than I thought it would.

The palatte is where it really opens up. There’s a nice wave of pecans and raisin danish,very pastry-like—followed by baked apple and a bit of dark chocolate on the back end. It’s definitely on the sweeter, dessert-driven side, but it doesn’t feel overdone. The PX cask is doing a lot here for me.

The finish, truthfully, a bit syrupy, which works with the profile for me but might not be for eveyrone, and then you get a gentle spice coming through.

That said, it fades a little quicker than I was expecting. Not abrupt, just a bit lighter and shorter than I would have liked.

For me...I'm actually really enjoying it! Their marketing of nano-technology threw me off, but I can get over it. My full review is here on YouTube if you want to take a watch too, I talk more about their stills and process
https://youtu.be/7AFjzc4iN5k

Would love to hear other peoples take on this bottle!

Tully isn’t tasting the same to me. Im Chicago Irish so go ahead and shame me. I drink Paddy’s a lot because of the price and when I want to spend a bit more I go to Tullamore Dew. But it seems something has changed. Maybe it’s just me.