Flash Irish Reviews! | Hinch Small Batch Bourbon, Roe & Co. 13 Cask Strength, Tyrconnell 16
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2024
- I'm doing a flash review of three Irish whiskeys today. I'll be looking at the Hinch Small Batch Bourbon release, the Roe & Co 13 year old port-matured cask strength, and the Tyrconnell 16 year old. Should be interesting! Cheers!
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Scores:
0-75 - Crap
75-79 - For cocktails & people you don't like
80-82 - Not bad
83-85 - Getting good here
86-89 - Delicious
90-94 - Awesome
95-100 - Cowabunga Dudes
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Love the format, more of this please:)
Thanks for the reviews. I baught the Tyrconnell 16 on your recommendation, as well as the 15 yo, and I love them both, with a slight preference for the 15 which has a Madeira finish. They both taste like Irish whisky to me in that they are sweeter than most Scotch, more like Bourban, plus, going from memory, the oaty coko cereal tinned fruit notes, but not as much as Redbreast. Do try the extrordonary Glendalough 13yo Mizunara Finish, if you get the chance. Slaint
Glad to hear you enjoyed the Tyrconnell 16. You're right there are definitely oats and cereals in there! I've heard good things about that Glendalough Mizunara 13. I have seen it here in Taiwan, although it's hard to find. I'll be on the lookout. Cheers!
Irish whisky expensive than scotch sadly , but sometimes worth to buy ))) Good job Geoff ! Cheers!
Yeah I've heard they've been going up in price just as much, if not more, than scotch. That's a damn shame. Some are truly fantastic. Cheers Light!
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@@Gwhisky I like green spot , yellow spot and redbrest 12 wery nice whisky and price not wery expensive .
“….which is also whisky.” LOL The Spots are worth checking out for sure - unusual Irish-style profiles. Look out for Knappogue Castle 14-year-old Twin Wood at 46%.
The Knappogue Castle isn't sold here. So many people tell me it's good stuff. I've seen the Spot whiskies come and go from the shelves here, but they're rare and quite pricey, unfortunately. Appreciate the suggestions, buddy. I'll definitely grab them if I come across a deal!
Hi Geoff. I could recommend the Green Spot Léoville Barton and yellow spot, getting a bit pricey though. Knappogue castle 14 single malt (basically Bushmills) is also worth a buy, again the price is going up. Haven’t had it but heard that powers John’s Lane 12 is pretty good? Don’t really buy many Irish whiskies my money mainly goes on Scotch single malt. Thanks for this review Geoff 👍Slàinte .
Hi David. Aside from the Powers (which is horribly overpriced here), none of those whiskies are available to me, unfortunately. We just don't have much selection when it comes to quality Irish over here. And like you, my money tends to get spent on scotch first and foremost. But if I come across any of your recommendations at a fair price I'll likely grab them. I've been wanting to try Yellow Spot for ages! Cheers!
Good to see you branching out; can Bourbon & Rye be far behind? 🤔
To be honest, I don't know too much about the Irish Whiskey landscape these days, so this vid is useful.
I can't say I know much more than you! Bourbons and rye reviews might happen once in a blue moon, but I can't say they appeal to me as much as malts!
Great review :) Been considering a bottle of Redbreast 21 for over a year now, but the price was just a bit to high. Last week however it popped up in an online store I've been buying from for 135 euros. At that price I snapped it up right away, can't wait to try it :)
I've heard nothing but good things about the Redbreast 21. I'm sure it's fantastic!
Redbreast 21 is such a lovely and complex dram! Got a bottle for the line up I put for my 40th bday and it was by far the most loved whisky of the day. A nice comparison is to drink it side by side with his younger brother 15yo.
I like the Roe 13y, that bottling anyhow. Cask strength 13yo Bush, 60£ ish here- I consider it a good buy tbh. 🎉 pity the Cork never seems to fit very well!
As for suggestions- can’t see past Dingle at the min. Seek it out!
I'm hearing a lot of good things about Dingle. Let's hope it makes its way to my market. Cheers John, glad to hear you're enjoying the Roe!
I think of Irish Whiskey as I do bourbon, rye, and Tennessee Whiskey. These are pleasant spirits that I enjoy as an alternative to scotch. As you know, the cost of scotch has skyrocketed. I too do not have a bottomless bank account. So I tend to spend more for scotch than other spirits. I won’t spend money on high priced Irish whiskey. So for me, if it’s an Irish that’s over $50 USD, it will not be coming home with me. Just my opinion of course.
It's increasingly difficult to buy any well-pedigreed whisk(e)y, Irish or otherwise, for less than $50. That being said, there are some very good sub-$50 options out there in just about every category.
I don’t mind spending $50+ for a scotch. I can taste the difference in most cases. I can’t say the same for Irish or bourbon. I see these reviews for top shelf bourbon that costs upward of $100+ and when I try those upper echelon bourbons, I just don’t get it. I can have a $24 bourbon that is just as satisfying as a $100 bourbon. Maybe my taste buds for bourbon just aren’t as sharp or “refined” as my taste buds are for scotch are. I enjoy bourbon and Irish but they are always secondary spirits to scotch for me. No offense to those that feel the opposite.
@@alandiaz1041 Oh I totally agree, but again if I'm being honest, there are very many over-$50 Scotches which are in no way worth their 2022 prices; many are just rebranded blend-filler malts from yesteryear, and things like 21 or 25 year old age statements are in no way guarantees of exceptionalism IMHO.
So just like a $25 bourbon offers just about everything a $100+ bottle of bourbon does, a $50 bottle of Craigellachie 13, or a $55 bottle of Glenmorangie 14, or $60 bottle of Ledaig 10 offer at least 90% of what each of their Scotch styles have to offer.
I could probably say the same for Loch Lomond 12, Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair, and Ardbeg 5 for even less ✌️
@Alan Diaz. I understand that, I do. But I highly recommend you consider Bushmills 16 year old Single Malt
The Yellow spot is absolutely the most worth while hunt you can make. It’s incredible and I’ve watched the prices climb higher and higher.
Yeah... shame that. I'd love to try it. It's been recommended countless times. I'm sure it's fantastic.
Nice one Geoff. All 3 of these whiskies are "techncally" sourced buddy. The Hinch came from Great Northern Distillery, that Roe & Co. (as you and someone else mentioned) is Bushmills. I believe it to be natural colour and NCF. And the Tyrconnell is Cooley.
As you said, the Hinch is simple. It's never gonna blow minds. That particular Roe & Co I love. Most of their other releases are bizarre/dull.
Tyrconnell is one of those classic names which was revived by Cooley. The name was originally owned by Watt distilleries who are also making a comeback here in Northern Ireland. There's no denying that Cooley always produced solid stuff.
Cheers mate.
Thanks Jim! Yeah I assumed the Roe & Co. was natural. Would be nice to have it stated. I've been looking at their 2019 NAS Cask Strength release, which is about half the price of the port release. But I'm not quite sold on it just yet. Might hold off. As for the Tyrconnell, it's convinced me to get my hands on more Cooley-produced whiskey. Thoroughly impressed! Appreciate the info, buddy!
Nice you did irish whiskey review im of to Budapest whisky show Saturday 5th November will try all the irish ones now great whisky channel
Thanks Liam! Enjoy the whisky show!
Johnny had 2 old bottles of Redbreast 12 cask strength...B1-17...superb.
Only Irish I ever tasted...only Irish I ever bought.
I do not buy 40% whiskies...
I noticed Johnny had some new Irish....no more CS though.
I cutting back on all expenditures....#1 women...#2 whisky...getting smaller place..
If a whisky is not one of my go to whiskies...I am very careful..
Still want to go get that 57North..
Man those CS Redbreasts are amazing! The 57 North is great, too. Hope you can get your hands on a bottle. Stocks are thinning here in Taiwan. Cheers buddy!
Hey G, wouldn’t mind seeing a Glenturret review if you can get your hands on a bottle.
I wouldn't mind doing one if I could get my hands on a bottle! Hah.
Hey since you are in Taiwan, have you done a video on any of the Taiwanese whiskies? I’ve only ever heard of Kavalan and Omar here in the states and am curious what else you get over there.
There are some smaller operations but their availability and distribution are extremely limited. Kavalan and Omar are the go-tos. I've reviewed both brands on the channel in the past. Cheers.
Nice to see you doing some Irish, shame you can't source it more easily, particularly as it's really taking off again. Good times ahead. Cheers Geoff.
Well let's hope those good times bring more options to the international markets. Cheers buddy!
I think many Port Aussie whiskies and single cask maturation.
Overeem in Tasmania Cask Strength Port cask is AMAZING.
I don't hate ALL port, and I'll certainly give a whisky a try before I write it off. Just saying not my favourite style of maturation. I've heard a lot of amazing things about Overeem stuff. Sadly nowhere to be found in Taiwan.
You should totally contact Mark and Jane Sawford that own Overeem (Jane Overeem, daughter of Casey Overeem) and see if you can get some sent over. Not even to review, just because it’s so good
Since you're sipping a Ichiro's Malt & Grain anyway, would you consider reviewing that at some point?
I would indeed!
7:00 Best Irish whisky I've ever had thus far. For me I give it a 91. I'm sure the redbreast 21 will take the lead once I try that, but even so, this one was just unforgettable in my journey, and I wish I could find it again. Funnily enough, the 16 with the finish just doesn't do it for me, it destroys the mid palate malty "swell" and the tropical fruit that just gives this whisky its wonderful identity. When I first tried the 16, I was disappointed, and every time I had it thereafter, I loved it more and more. Hopefully it'll play like that with you as well. Shame on you for not buying me a bottle and sending it to Canada (just joking! :)
Hah wow that's high praise. My favourite Irish still has to go to the Redbreasts, but this ones a stunner, too. That RB21 is likely going to be fantastic. I've heard so many good things about it.
@@Gwhisky Nice! Yes, come to think of it, RB12 CS might actually be the best I've had yet, just because it's so big and lively and complex. but I always place Tyrconnell 16 in a different category than the RB, I think because it's a single malt. Here's to us eventually trying the RB 21, everyone seems to adore that one!
You should also consider Teeling Single Pot Still ,
I'll check around for it! 🥃
You are very skinny on the Irish in your market Geoff. I've tried Writer's Tears, Jamesons, Glendalough, Bushmills 10, Blackbush, Black Barrel but after all that and somewhat of a waste at that, I have now settled on Redbreast 12, Green spot, Yellow Spot, Redbreast 15 for my palate - highly recommend these. I have stashed away Redbreast 10 CS, Redbreast 21, Midleton Very Rare 2021, 2022 for the splurge later. Good age stated Irish are getting just as expensive as the single malts these days. Crazy times to say the least!!
I absolutely love the Redbreast line! I used to get the 12 cs for a fair price but it went up like 150% here over the last year. But yeah, not a lot of choices over here. We do have the occasional spot pop up, but they're overpriced. 🥃
@@Gwhisky That's crazy price jump for the RB12 CS. Still available in Western Canada for around $100 CAD. Keep an eye out for the Redbreast Lusteau and Yellow Spot if you ever see those at close to MSRP around $100 CAD. They are worth a shot IMO.
(( Dear Santa G, with Xmas and year end around the corner, hope u would do (ANY) 4 Cognac / Armagnac review for Dec or so. . . or RUMS. Thank you very much ! ))
Actually I have an upcoming "What I drink when it's not whisky" video. But don't get too excited. I'm quite inexperienced and amateurish when it comes to brandy, rum, and other spirits. 🥃
@@Gwhisky [[ With your acute analysis, methodical follow thru, and sound logic ( and a good nose), the same application shall entail the same exceellent results...]]
@@ironmantran You're giving me waaaay too much credit. 😂
I've had my eye on the Tyrconnell 16 Oloroso/Moscatel version but haven't seen the ex-Bourbon version here. Would like to hear your thoughts on Yellow Spot, much preferable to the Green Spot imo for only about $10 more in Canada. Another one I'm really curious about is Powers John's Lane but unfortunately not available in my market. Trip to the Motherland one of these days I guess! Cheers!
Hard to find the Spot whiskies here in Taiwan. They're available through one importer who overcharges for them and I still haven't brought myself to pick on up.
@@Gwhisky Yeah the Yellow Spot is nice, but Redbreast 12 CS blows it out of the water imo. I suspect that might be the problem with exploring Irish whiskeys if your starting point is Redbreast...
Sadly the price of Irish whiskey is extortionate everywhere, not just in Taiwan. I used to gift Green Spot all the time, and always had a bottle of Yellow Spot on the shelf for that rare moment I wanted something sweet but not cloyingly so. Then I could smell the brand-wide price hike coming when they reintroduced the Blue Spot and the price shot to the moon within two weeks, I barely managed to hunt down a bottle to try it before it was unaffordable.
Sucks. The Yellow Spot was always on my wishlist. Now I can't find it anywhere and the last time I saw it the price had shot up.
Pls review Japanese whiskey
They can be quite pricey, but I'll consider it!
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