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Tag: Single Pot Still

Tasting Notes: Writers’ Tears – Copper Pot

March 22, 2020March 22, 2020Leave a comment

When you think of Irish whiskey, there are a few tried and tested names that come to mind: your Jameson’s, Tullamore DEW, Paddy, Redbreast etc. In recent years, I would say that Writers’ Tears has made its way onto that list too. The name alone stands out from the crowd and, thanks to sales in … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Writers’ Tears – Copper Pot

Tasting Notes: Green Spot

March 17, 2019March 31, 2019Leave a comment

If you've seen our last few posts, you will know that we love a whisk(e)y with a story behind it. Not your standard marketing BS though, but an actual history behind the whisky itself. The Green Spot whiskey is no exception. I first became aware of the whiskey due to its entry in Ian Buxton's 101 Whiskies … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Green Spot

Tasting Notes: Method & Madness – Virgin Hungarian Oak

January 9, 2019January 9, 20193 Comments

Over the last couple of years, Irish whiskey has seen something of a renaissance but, all in all, with the same major players still dominating the scene. Method and Madness is a new name in that scene but from an old face. The new micro-distillery has been set up by the team at County Cork’s … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Method & Madness – Virgin Hungarian Oak

Tasting Notes: Redbreast – 12 Years Old

June 22, 2017February 3, 20191 Comment

Crafted at the Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Redbreast is recognised worldwide as the flag bearer of Irish pot still whiskey. The 12 years old expression is the brand's staple release and the distinctive squat green bottle with its red and gold packaging can be seen adorning the shelves of any well stocked pub, bar … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Redbreast – 12 Years Old

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A head to head comparison of the @lakeswhisky @lakesdistillery The One Signature against its new Moscatel Wine Cask Finished release - tasting notes and review over on WhiskyUnplugged.com
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The youngest entrant to Series 1 of @thewhiskycellars Private Cellars Selection but by no means the least interesting... @royalbrackla taken by the hand to Sherry town
ALL the festive flavours in this Sherry bomb 💣 indie bottling of @royalbrackla by @thewhiskycellars
The colour on this @thewhiskycellars @royalbrackla 7yo is insane!
The first single malt whisky made in Yorkshire - we’ve tasted their Flagship malt and have notes now live on WhiskyUnplugged.com
The Flagship single malt from @spiritofyorkshire #FileyBay whisky - notes now live on WhiskyUnplugged.com
The Gannet is the emblem chosen by @spiritofyorkshire to represent their #FileyBay whisky - we’ve tasted their Flagship malt and have notes now live on WhiskyUnplugged.com
(1/3) Taking the WU garden by Storm with @talisker - tasting notes and whisky waffle now live on WhiskyUnplugged.com
(2/3) Kicking up a Storm with @talisker - tasting notes and whisky waffle now live on WhiskyUnplugged.com
(3/3) The calm after the (hail) Storm with @talisker - tasting notes and whisky waffle now live on WhiskyUnplugged.com
From the #JJCorry Christmas selection box, this cute little miniature of The Flintlock (Batch 2) - Tasting notes now up on WhiskyUnplugged.com
From the #JJCorry Christmas selection box, this great little miniature of The Flintlock (Batch 2) - Tasting notes now up on WhiskyUnplugged.com
From the #JJCorry Christmas selection box, this cute little miniature of The Flintlock (Batch 2) - Tasting notes now up on WhiskyUnplugged.com
This path heads to the Northlands - and that is also the name of the flagship single malt from @wolfburn_whisky
2020 Unplugged: A look back at our favourite malts of the year. Lord knows we needed some highlights to that year!
For 2021: In Bocca Al Lupo - A message of good luck used in Italy. Literally it means “into the wolf’s mouth”, so it seems appropriate that the first malt of the year is from @wolfburn_whisky - this being the main peated component of their core range

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