Enjoyed this video. I tried this whiskey several times on a recent trip to Ireland and picked up a bottle at the Dublin duty free on the way home. I agree with your assessment. I enjoy it very much.
I'm a new subscriber to your channel and really enjoying your videos. I'm a whiskey novice so I especially enjoy the bits of history you bring to the table while discussing the bottle. Thanks to you I picked this one up yesterday here in the US and it was about $70 which isn't too bad in 2023 for being in a small town with inflation as high as it is while looking for a specific imported Irish whiskey. I haven't sipped it yet but I'm really looking forward to it. Keep up the good work!
Great review mate! Haven’t tried anything Irish besides Jameson and I think it’s terrible. I’m more of a single malt scotch guy, but just bought red breast 12 cask strength that I’m looking forward to trying in a couple days. Cheers lad.
Have a bunch of Kentucky Bourbons you should try… I’m a Kentucky Native and worked at Churchill Downs for a few years in the beverage department… a Bourbon and whiskey connoisseur… would love to have some conversations with you.. always loved Irish whiskey as well.
Have to say I've been a bit of a snob avoiding powers thinking it to be an old man's drink but will definitely be adding these two to my collection, a daily sipper and one for those special occasions. Sláinte ☘️
Thank ya for that; good review. I've yet to drink this one. I thoroughly enjoyed a bottle of Green Spot a few months ago and also had a glass of Redbreast 12 at that time and I was personally disappointed with the Redbreast in comparison. Very much looking forward to giving the John's Lane a go. Fortunately we have a good online whisky merchant here in France.
just trying the powers gold label now. amazingly smooth. great option for the money. I'm a rb12 fan. I think ill try to find a bottle of the 12yr powers. thx for the great review
Pleased to join you John from your other channel, huge fan of Powers, always bought some back to North Wales after an international, your description and tasting n9tes certainly gets you salivating. Ichydd dda
It is good stuff, the nicest Whiskey I have ever tried is Redbreast 21. But my go to Whiskies at the moment are Redbreast 12 year old, Jameson Black Barrel and Green Spot. At least they are affordable.
It has that powers signature aftertaste which kind of puts me off ..shame. I love yellow spot but not enough to pay €80 each time and this one was a more reasonable price
I'm kinda cheap, but would like to buy a decent bottle of Irish whiskey, if I was going to spend $100 us dollars give or take $20 for a one time experience, what bottle would you suggest
@@thewhiskeyshed.4105 I went to the liquor store yesterday and they had a horrible Irish whiskey selection. They did however, have one that you talked about so I bought Slane.Think it was about $31 with an instant $2 off coupon attached.
A Sheáin: Regarding the boom and bust of Irish whiskey, I am an American of Irish decent who is conversational As Gaeilge and I have been exploring whiskey since 2014. I find it sad and unfortunate that the Irish government in the 1920s did not create its own distribution network for whiskey after having been eliminated from the British system as a result of "independence". As you state, Irish whiskey was the most popular whiskey of the time. Sadly the U.S.. market was closed as a result of Prohibition, yet if the Irish had developed their own distribution network, like any other soverign nation, the economy of Ireland would have been strengthened, more jobs created and less emigration, with an increase again when Prohibition ended in the U.S. leading to more jobs and funds to strengthen the rest of the economy; hence a stronger independent Ireland! Sadly a missed opportunity IMO! Is Mise le meas Mike
Go raibh míle maith agatse leis an athbhreithniú! Tá mé ag taiteanmh as Powers Johns Lane 12 freisin anocht! I am down to the last 1/4 of my bottle so air has mixed with the whiskey. Here are my notes! Is mise le meas Mike POWERS Johns Lane 12 year old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey 10/30/21 46% ABV, NCF, aged in a combination of bourbon casks and Oloroso sherry casks; longer in bourbon casks? Last 1/4 of the bottle, so air has mixed with the spirit. COLOR: Dark Gold, Legs running variously. NOSE: Spicy with a hint of honey PALATE: Light Honey on arrival with a velvety mouthfeel. Pepper rises as it sits on my tongue, but there is a light honey as I swirl it and the mouth coating gets thicker. The pepper is light. FINISH: Drying with rising pepper spice with a hint of honey with a drying in the end. With 1 drop of spring water NOSE: Nothing to describe. PALATE: Light sugary sweetness with light spiciness. The mouthfeel is a bit thinner. Pepper rises as I swirl it. FINISH: A sugary sweet note followed by sharp pepper spice. Air has combined with this whiskey and I enjoyed the light honey notes neat; in addition to, the velvety mouthfeel. and the sharp pepper notes in the finish with one drop of water. I did not add a 2nd drop of water because air filled most of the bottle and opened the whiskey. This is a very enjoyable toiscán!! I enjoyed the delicate notes!
Loving your unpretentious honest opinions on whiskeys..keep it up
Thanks, glad you are enjoying it
Enjoyed this video. I tried this whiskey several times on a recent trip to Ireland and picked up a bottle at the Dublin duty free on the way home. I agree with your assessment. I enjoy it very much.
I normally drink Old Forester 1920 Prohibition in this price range. Might have to hold off on the next bottle of that and give this one a try..
I'm a new subscriber to your channel and really enjoying your videos. I'm a whiskey novice so I especially enjoy the bits of history you bring to the table while discussing the bottle. Thanks to you I picked this one up yesterday here in the US and it was about $70 which isn't too bad in 2023 for being in a small town with inflation as high as it is while looking for a specific imported Irish whiskey. I haven't sipped it yet but I'm really looking forward to it. Keep up the good work!
Super happy I bought this at the duty free in Dublin air port, definitely very enjoyable flavour profile
A 12 year old, 92 proof whiskey for $60 in my neck of the woods. Great bang for your buck and it’s delicious to boot. Cheers! 😋
Great review mate! Haven’t tried anything Irish besides Jameson and I think it’s terrible. I’m more of a single malt scotch guy, but just bought red breast 12 cask strength that I’m looking forward to trying in a couple days. Cheers lad.
Have a bunch of Kentucky Bourbons you should try… I’m a Kentucky Native and worked at Churchill Downs for a few years in the beverage department… a Bourbon and whiskey connoisseur… would love to have some conversations with you.. always loved Irish whiskey as well.
I really like this one.
Haven't had this in a while and had it tonight. Forgot how good this is, massive amount of vanilla. A great whiskey
Today it’s around $90 US dollars, this is my favorite whiskey.
Have to say I've been a bit of a snob avoiding powers thinking it to be an old man's drink but will definitely be adding these two to my collection, a daily sipper and one for those special occasions. Sláinte ☘️
The John's Lane is very nice. On of my favourite this year
John, great show altogether! I just received a powers 12 this morning as a gift so looking forward to opening soon. To your continued success....
Cheers Mick, enjoy your Power's
I look forward to giving those a try.
Missed this one John, the old men used to ask for a Paddy Power's at the bar...nice board on your bar there :)
Great review! I picked up on the leather note in this whiskey as well and even a bit of pipe tobacco. I absolutely love this whiskey!
Great video. Just had John's Lane recently and love it
Cheers Joe, it is good.
Thank ya for that; good review. I've yet to drink this one. I thoroughly enjoyed a bottle of Green Spot a few months ago and also had a glass of Redbreast 12 at that time and I was personally disappointed with the Redbreast in comparison. Very much looking forward to giving the John's Lane a go. Fortunately we have a good online whisky merchant here in France.
just trying the powers gold label now. amazingly smooth. great option for the money. I'm a rb12 fan. I think ill try to find a bottle of the 12yr powers. thx for the great review
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Thanks!
I really like your very informative and personable videos and reviews!
Awesome! Thank you!
I love whisky, but I've never tried Irish. This one really appeals to me, the sherry cask finish is one of my favourite styles.
You are missing out!! Redbreast 12 or Redbreast cask strength are also exceptional;
Pleased to join you John from your other channel, huge fan of Powers, always bought some back to North Wales after an international, your description and tasting n9tes certainly gets you salivating. Ichydd dda
Welcome along Ian
I'm a Welshman, actually welsh descent, in America. cheers
reupload I see, haha can't wait to try these ones at some point! I'm very interested, just gotta find it, and talk my wife into letting me buy it lol
Added an intro 😂
@@thewhiskeyshed.4105 oh I didn't even catch that lol
On my buy list, cheers
Hope you enjoy it
I like the old bottle better.
Luv that stuff, not sure about the new branding tho
I like the new bottle
@@thewhiskeyshed.4105 Sure still tastes the same lol.. hope ya review the Lustau sometime 🥃🥃
@@thewhiskeyshed.4105 I agree. the new branding and bottle is a great decision.
Loved this review! Need to get my hands on a bottle of this. What’s your favorite Irish Whiskey?
It is good stuff, the nicest Whiskey I have ever tried is Redbreast 21. But my go to Whiskies at the moment are Redbreast 12 year old, Jameson Black Barrel and Green Spot. At least they are affordable.
It has that powers signature aftertaste which kind of puts me off ..shame. I love yellow spot but not enough to pay €80 each time and this one was a more reasonable price
which did you like the best? the gold, the john's lane 12 or the 3 swallows?
For me its the John's lane, but the Gold is tough to beat for the price and the Three Swallow is very nice when you can get it for €30
Are you saying leather?
Do you prefer this on Redbreast 12? Which would you say is 'smoother'?
Tough call, smother is hard to define Redbreast maybe, but both are very good
im in Arizona. can't find the johns lane
Pity its good stuff.
The 'Total Wine & More' off of Rittenhouse Rd & Ellsworth Loop in Queen Creek has had it in stock in the past. Definitely worth searching out!
@@bcarter395 I'll have to check. I'm in chandler off of McQueen and ray
I'm kinda cheap, but would like to buy a decent bottle of Irish whiskey, if I was going to spend $100 us dollars give or take $20 for a one time experience, what bottle would you suggest
Redbreast 12 Cask Strength make sure its the 12 year old they sell another cask strength for the US market only its not as good!
@@thewhiskeyshed.4105 I went to the liquor store yesterday and they had a horrible Irish whiskey selection. They did however, have one that you talked about so I bought Slane.Think it was about $31 with an instant $2 off coupon attached.
A Sheáin: Regarding the boom and bust of Irish whiskey, I am an American of Irish decent who is conversational As Gaeilge and I have been exploring whiskey since 2014.
I find it sad and unfortunate that the Irish government in the 1920s did not create its own distribution network for whiskey after having been eliminated from the British system as a result of "independence". As you state, Irish whiskey was the most popular whiskey of the time. Sadly the U.S.. market was closed as a result of Prohibition, yet if the Irish had developed their own distribution network, like any other soverign nation, the economy of Ireland would have been strengthened, more jobs created and less emigration, with an increase again when Prohibition ended in the U.S. leading to more jobs and funds to strengthen the rest of the economy; hence a stronger independent Ireland! Sadly a missed opportunity IMO!
Is Mise le meas
Mike
The British restricted trade with Ireland, the Republic really didn't properly start til 49
For the Americans watching it's, "Baking Spices" not "Bacon Slices" he's saying. 😂
🤣
Get this man some 3 swallow as well!
Powers 12 > Yellow spot 12 > Redbreast 12 > Bushmills 10
personal ranking
All great whiskeys. I would add greenspot chateaux leoville Barton to that list.
Go raibh míle maith agatse leis an athbhreithniú! Tá mé ag taiteanmh as Powers Johns Lane 12 freisin anocht!
I am down to the last 1/4 of my bottle so air has mixed with the whiskey. Here are my notes!
Is mise le meas
Mike
POWERS Johns Lane 12 year old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
10/30/21
46% ABV, NCF, aged in a combination of bourbon casks and Oloroso sherry casks; longer in bourbon casks?
Last 1/4 of the bottle, so air has mixed with the spirit.
COLOR: Dark Gold, Legs running variously.
NOSE: Spicy with a hint of honey
PALATE: Light Honey on arrival with a velvety mouthfeel. Pepper rises as it sits on my tongue, but there is a light honey as I swirl it and the mouth coating gets thicker. The pepper is light.
FINISH: Drying with rising pepper spice with a hint of honey with a drying in the end.
With 1 drop of spring water
NOSE: Nothing to describe.
PALATE: Light sugary sweetness with light spiciness. The mouthfeel is a bit thinner. Pepper rises as I swirl it.
FINISH: A sugary sweet note followed by sharp pepper spice.
Air has combined with this whiskey and I enjoyed the light honey notes neat; in addition to, the velvety mouthfeel. and the sharp pepper notes in the finish with one drop of water. I did not add a 2nd drop of water because air filled most of the bottle and opened the whiskey. This is a very enjoyable toiscán!! I enjoyed the delicate notes!