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Spirits, what you drinking...

Ok, I’ll name them though they are Irish and not Scotch… Still, my go-to’s: :)

(1) Redbreast 12yrs, (2) Writer‘s Tears (Double Oak and Copper Pot), (3) Power‘s (John’s Lane 12yrs and Gold Label), and finally (4) Jameson (Black Barrel and Irish Whiskey).
 
Ok, I’ll name them though they are Irish and not Scotch… Still, my go-to’s: :)

(1) Redbreast 12yrs, (2) Writer‘s Tears (Double Oak and Copper Pot), (3) Power‘s (John’s Lane 12yrs and Gold Label), and finally (4) Jameson (Black Barrel and Irish Whiskey).
Thanks. Now I need to find some of this stuff. I have no idea if my usual sources carry any of it but there's only one way to find out. :D I like to taste test/polish off one bottle at a time and not mix them that way so still time to search.
 
Ok, I’ll name them though they are Irish and not Scotch… Still, my go-to’s: :)

(1) Redbreast 12yrs, (2) Writer‘s Tears (Double Oak and Copper Pot), (3) Power‘s (John’s Lane 12yrs and Gold Label), and finally (4) Jameson (Black Barrel and Irish Whiskey).

I've picked up the Redbreast, was okay but thought it a bit pricey for what it was. Heard nice things about Writer's Tears but haven't seen it on a shelf where I shop. I haven't had those flavors of Power's but will check that out. I like the Jameson BB but not available here (except as part of a set of 200ml bottles with two other flavors).
 
“Gold Label” is Powers’ base stuff. The label is actually signature red. Still, triple-distilled and thus smooth, like all good Irish whiskeys. And full of flavor.
I think I've seen that red label before.

“Gold Label” is Powers’ base stuff. The label is actually signature red. Still, triple-distilled and thus smooth like all good Irish whiskeys. And full of flavor.

We have most of it at Total Wine & More.
Whiskey is a pot distillation process if memory serves me correct so is triple distilled the max or does it get better?
 
Most Scotch whisky‘s are double distilled. Irish is triple. Makes it smoother and cleaner (for headaches :) ).

Another big difference is that [many] Scotches are peated - have that smoky taste from smoke-dried barley. Irish whiskeys do not do that.

Mmmmm peaty, but that's mostly the Islay (a particular Scottish island) scotches that are most noted for it. IIRC Ireland exports a lot more peat than it consumes....

An article about triple distilling in whisky https://www.whiskyadvocate.com/know-triple-distilled-whisky/
 
Most Scotch whisky‘s are double distilled. Irish is triple. Makes it smoother and cleaner (for headaches :) ).
Yes, that's a plus for sure. I understand fractional distillation pretty well and so a pot still is just a different version and vice versa.

Another big difference is that [many] Scotches are peated - have that smoky taste from smoke-dried barley. Irish whiskeys do not do that.
Yes, I was wondering about that peat terminology that is used so often. So, Irish it is on the next trip. :D
 
Not to brag about it too much, but look guys: :)

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Oh nice! I heard Ireland has great surfing and a mild climate. So how many shots did they let you taste test at the distillery?

Ah, the answer is actually >here<. (And apparently, you've even 'liked' it. :) )


There were five Irish shots and one Scotch - that you supposed to dismiss at the end. :)
 
Ah, the answer is actually >here<. (And apparently, you've even 'liked' it. :) )


There were five Irish shots and one Scotch - that you supposed to dismiss at the end. :)
Hehe. I bet all that touring the Jameson facility would make one thirsty for some taste tests. :D
 
Nothing like a good Laphroaig or Lagavulin, yum. Not a real highlands stuff fan, too mild. I always viewed Canadian whisky as just a different flavor of bourbon more than comparing it with scotch, tho.
“Lagavulin… works like a depth charge - pow!”

 
Nothing like a good Laphroaig or Lagavulin, yum. Not a real highlands stuff fan, too mild. I always viewed Canadian whisky as just a different flavor of bourbon more than comparing it with scotch, tho.

If you like Lagavulin, you’ll dig this…

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Amrut Fusion is produced in India using peated barley from Scotland. The distillery has been in business since the 1940’s and I was surprised how much I liked it. I had my doubts initially but it had been given to me by a Scotch-loving friend, so I gave it a go.
 
Amrut Fusion is produced in India using peated barley from Scotland. The distillery has been in business since the 1940’s and I was surprised how much I liked it. I had my doubts initially but it had been given to me by a Scotch-loving friend, so I gave it a go.
Interesting, has Scotland/official Scotch entity had issues with that? Moot point here in Oregon it seems, not on the state list. Maybe we have Scotch fan on the board :) I'd try it tho.....if I get down to California I might be able to find it.....but I'm usually too busy stocking up on my favorites at a discount :)
 
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