Earned a sub! I really appreciate your attention to detail; the history and offerings are certainly important to note. Since there are some folks who would prefer to skip over the background and history, you may want to consider a/some time stamp(s) so viewers could jump forward? Just an idea which would help you cater to both types of viewers -- those who appreciate your research and enjoy the background and those who would prefer to jump straight to the review. You have a very classy approach to presenting reviews -- and I also like how you handled a separate video regarding other whiskey channels (like Whiskey Tribe).
The Phoenix has been discontinued so if you see a bottle somewhere - GRAB IT ! Also the 14 is mighty hard to find so don't pass it by either. For me the 14 is their best product. Grant's are in the middle of restructuring the label line up meaning that some old products will disappear and new ones will emerge. Tullamore really did sell too many indistinguishable blended whiskies but that seems to be changing. Let's hope that it proves to be a change for the better rather than a move sideways. I would recommend the tour to anyone visiting Ireland. The distillery tour is in the old building right in the center of the town and you are wandering through a building full of fascinating 100 plus year old machinery. The even older Kilbeggan distillery is only a 30 minute drive away allowing plenty of time to see both in one day which can't be all bad.
I used to work in an Irish Pub in Nashville and was told by a bartender -- he was from Dublin -- about this whiskey. And he was right.. For sure the best
Erik was a little brief on the whole history thing so here is more detail. During the 19th century Irish was the world's biggest selling whiskey. All those cowboys in the saloon drinking whiskey were really drinking Irish, except the cheapskates who were drinking moonshine. Scotch was pretty rough in those days and not very popular. In the 20th century a succession of unrelated events almost destroyed the Irish whiskey industry. 1. World War I cost the Irish the European market in 1914. 2. The rebellion in 1916 caused the British to boycott all Irish products. Revenge ? You bet ! At that time they had more control over the Commonwealth and arranged similar boycotts by Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India. The Irish continued to sell whiskey in USA but not for long. 3. Prohibition began in the US in 1920 and cost the Irish their last big export market. They couldn't sell whiskey via Canada like the Scots did. The Scotch whisky industry went through enormous growth in the 1920s based around exports to the US via Canada. 4. Even though the British and Irish signed a peace treaty in 1921 a civil war erupted in Ireland through 1922 and 3 about how the whole thing should operate. That messed up the whiskey industry and lots of other industries too. 5. From 1924 on the Irish and British still could not agree on anything. Whiskey sales to UK suffered enormously due to high import duties imposed by the British. 6. The Great depression limited economic growth for everyone. Even though prohibition ended the Scots had established themselves in the US market and the Irish barely got a look in. 7. The Irish/British trade war continued all the way to 1938. 8. The trade war ended just in time to greet the commencement of WW II which messed up all kinds of industries all over the world. 9. Through the 1950s Ireland was one of the most impoverished countries in Europe and Distilleries all over the place went broke and closed. No one had the money to buy anything especially whiskey. This process resulted in the merger of the few remaining distillers in the 1970s. And that's how the Irish whiskey industry almost disappeared.
It took about 16 hours to make this 15 minute video. And it’s a major challenge to get people to watch history videos. If I put in every detail it would be an hour long documentary that nobody would watch. So the goal is to give people a “big picture” summary of the history that is easily consumed. I did a very in-depth video series on the History of Scotch Whisky. I intend to do a similar series on the History of Irish Whiskey in 2021 that will be 10+ videos, each 15 minutes long.
Irish Whiskey need to step up their ABV game. It's hard for me to spend above $40 for 40% whiskey. Most age statement bottle of Irish in my area (Florida) start at upper $40ish. That's a hard sell when you can get a Even William BIB for $15ish.
I agree 100%. Some of the newer Irish whisky producers are doing just that, such as Teeling and Dingle. I am hoping they will get more attention and inspire the larger distilleries to produce more 46+ABV whiskies without coloring or chill filtration.
I’ve seen you’ve been reviewing quite a lot Irish whisky’s. Which reminds me of something different en also something similar. Have you heard of HAMMERHEAD WHISKY from Czechoslovakia. Bought two variation s. 23 and 25yo. Produced in the year when the Berlin Wall was still standing and was torn down. 1989. It has al wonderfull backstory. Check out the WHISKYVAULT review. They also provide the small version of the story behind it. If you don’t know it’s story of course. Grtngs
I approach studying whisky as if it were a semester in college. I focus on a region or particular style and then try to be as thorough as I can. Eventually I move on to another region or style. My current focus on Ireland will be complete at the end of November at which time I will do a "semester" of non-Islay peated whiskies beginning in December 2020.
@@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies you’re doin a wonderfull job. When you have some spare time please check out the Hammerhead. It has a somewhat Irish character. And very decently priced. Shockingly cheap due to no promotion or marketing. Keep up the good work Erik
Earned a sub! I really appreciate your attention to detail; the history and offerings are certainly important to note.
Since there are some folks who would prefer to skip over the background and history, you may want to consider a/some time stamp(s) so viewers could jump forward? Just an idea which would help you cater to both types of viewers -- those who appreciate your research and enjoy the background and those who would prefer to jump straight to the review.
You have a very classy approach to presenting reviews -- and I also like how you handled a separate video regarding other whiskey channels (like Whiskey Tribe).
The Phoenix has been discontinued so if you see a bottle somewhere - GRAB IT ! Also the 14 is mighty hard to find so don't pass it by either. For me the 14 is their best product. Grant's are in the middle of restructuring the label line up meaning that some old products will disappear and new ones will emerge. Tullamore really did sell too many indistinguishable blended whiskies but that seems to be changing. Let's hope that it proves to be a change for the better rather than a move sideways.
I would recommend the tour to anyone visiting Ireland. The distillery tour is in the old building right in the center of the town and you are wandering through a building full of fascinating 100 plus year old machinery. The even older Kilbeggan distillery is only a 30 minute drive away allowing plenty of time to see both in one day which can't be all bad.
I'll keep my eyes open for it!
Thank you for the history.
Fascinating history...
I used to work in an Irish Pub in Nashville and was told by a bartender -- he was from Dublin -- about this whiskey. And he was right.. For sure the best
I need the cider cask finished one! Thanks for the history. I enjoy watching your videos because I always learn something!
Love the history videos and you’re spot on about a higher abv release such as the Phoenix. The extra flavor punch is well worth the price bump.
Great history in here again! But boy Irish whisky is complicated, several components plus finishes and strengths confusing.
Thanks for watching!
Erik was a little brief on the whole history thing so here is more detail.
During the 19th century Irish was the world's biggest selling whiskey. All those cowboys in the saloon drinking whiskey were really drinking Irish, except the cheapskates who were drinking moonshine. Scotch was pretty rough in those days and not very popular. In the 20th century a succession of unrelated events almost destroyed the Irish whiskey industry.
1. World War I cost the Irish the European market in 1914.
2. The rebellion in 1916 caused the British to boycott all Irish products. Revenge ? You bet ! At that time they had more control over the Commonwealth and arranged similar boycotts by Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India. The Irish continued to sell whiskey in USA but not for long.
3. Prohibition began in the US in 1920 and cost the Irish their last big export market. They couldn't sell whiskey via Canada like the Scots did. The Scotch whisky industry went through enormous growth in the 1920s based around exports to the US via Canada.
4. Even though the British and Irish signed a peace treaty in 1921 a civil war erupted in Ireland through 1922 and 3 about how the whole thing should operate. That messed up the whiskey industry and lots of other industries too.
5. From 1924 on the Irish and British still could not agree on anything. Whiskey sales to UK suffered enormously due to high import duties imposed by the British.
6. The Great depression limited economic growth for everyone. Even though prohibition ended the Scots had established themselves in the US market and the Irish barely got a look in.
7. The Irish/British trade war continued all the way to 1938.
8. The trade war ended just in time to greet the commencement of WW II which messed up all kinds of industries all over the world.
9. Through the 1950s Ireland was one of the most impoverished countries in Europe and Distilleries all over the place went broke and closed. No one had the money to buy anything especially whiskey. This process resulted in the merger of the few remaining distillers in the 1970s.
And that's how the Irish whiskey industry almost disappeared.
It took about 16 hours to make this 15 minute video. And it’s a major challenge to get people to watch history videos. If I put in every detail it would be an hour long documentary that nobody would watch. So the goal is to give people a “big picture” summary of the history that is easily consumed. I did a very in-depth video series on the History of Scotch Whisky. I intend to do a similar series on the History of Irish Whiskey in 2021 that will be 10+ videos, each 15 minutes long.
Thank you so much for feeding the geek in me! I’m sipping on a Dew XO (bought it for the ABV) and enjoying it very much! 🥃
Irish Whiskey need to step up their ABV game. It's hard for me to spend above $40 for 40% whiskey. Most age statement bottle of Irish in my area (Florida) start at upper $40ish. That's a hard sell when you can get a Even William BIB for $15ish.
I agree 100%. Some of the newer Irish whisky producers are doing just that, such as Teeling and Dingle. I am hoping they will get more attention and inspire the larger distilleries to produce more 46+ABV whiskies without coloring or chill filtration.
Honestly I don’t like the standard Tullamore, but I do like their finishes and specials :) great video :)
Thanks for watching!
I’ve seen you’ve been reviewing quite a lot Irish whisky’s. Which reminds me of something different en also something similar. Have you heard of HAMMERHEAD WHISKY from Czechoslovakia. Bought two variation s. 23 and 25yo. Produced in the year when the Berlin Wall was still standing and was torn down. 1989. It has al wonderfull backstory. Check out the WHISKYVAULT review. They also provide the small version of the story behind it. If you don’t know it’s story of course. Grtngs
I approach studying whisky as if it were a semester in college. I focus on a region or particular style and then try to be as thorough as I can. Eventually I move on to another region or style. My current focus on Ireland will be complete at the end of November at which time I will do a "semester" of non-Islay peated whiskies beginning in December 2020.
@@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies you’re doin a wonderfull job. When you have some spare time please check out the Hammerhead. It has a somewhat Irish character. And very decently priced. Shockingly cheap due to no promotion or marketing. Keep up the good work Erik
Do you know where the older single malt are destilled?
Midleton are only pot still and grain or did they destill malt for tullamore?
I visited the Tullamore about 4 years ago they said the single malt came from Bushmills.
Thanks for contributing to the conversation!
WHAT IS THE MEANING THE WORD "TULLAMORE"
In Irish Gaelic it is "Tulach Mhór" which means "great mound".