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Pot Still Whiskey – Ireland’s Secret Weapon

Posted on 7 March 2018 by Billy

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Irish whiskey is booming. For a long time it has been seen as Scotch whisky’s less-popular sibling, but the past few years have seen it explode in popularity. The biggest driver is Jameson, a blended…

The Whisky Exchange Blog Review of 2017

Posted on 1 January 2018 by Billy

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It was a busy year, 2017. Lots of new things to drink, lots of tastings to attend and lots of new posts on the blog. So, before we properly commit to 2018 (it’s only a…

What we’ll be drinking this Christmas

Posted on 22 December 2017 by Stuart

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It’s been a busy year at The Whisky Exchange and the blog team is ready to wind down and enjoy the festive season. Here’s what we’ll be drinking this Christmas… Stuart I don’t associate one…

My love affair with Irish whiskey

Posted on 17 March 2017 by Sukhinder

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Many people believe that whisky is all about Scotch. Even though whiskies from other countries such as Japan, Taiwan and Ireland are pretty good, why bother when you have such an array of styles from…

Get ready for Independence Day!

Posted on 15 June 2016 by Stuart

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It’s just a couple of weeks until 4 July – Independence Day – and to celebrate, we’ve selected some of our favourite whiskies, all ideal if you’re planning a party, whether you’re in the US…

Redbreast 1999 – the first single cask

Posted on 22 February 2016 by Billy

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Selecting and bottling casks of whisky takes a lot longer than people think. This time last year – well, 11-and-a-bit months ago – Billy Leighton, master blender at Midleton distillery in Ireland, stopped by with some whiskey…

Irish Distillers tasting – rock the vote

Posted on 16 March 2015 by Stuart

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‘The public gets what the public wants’ sang Paul Weller in 1980’s Going Underground. We agree, so at our latest tasting at Vinopolis we gave our customers a chance to choose a special Irish whiskey…

Merry Christmas from The Whisky Exchange

Posted on 24 December 2014 by Stuart

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After 12 months of sensible, serious whisky chat, we thought it was time for the TWE blog team to let our hair down – although, judging by the pic, we might struggle with that one….

Tasting Notes: Redbreast 21 Year Old

Posted on 25 October 2013 by Tim F

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It’s a matter of record that I’m a huge fan of Irish Distillers, as evidenced by all manner of embarrassing fanboy gushing across the virtual pages of this blog. I was obviously over the moon,…

Fancy a trip to Midleton? New Prize Draw!

Posted on 28 February 2013 by Billy

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It’s all about Irish whiskey at the moment. We’ve just launched our single cask 1991 vintage Midleton to impressive reviews and scores (Whiskyfun – 92, Whiskynotes – 91, Dramming – 91, Malt Fascination – “This…

Jim Murray's Whisky Bible Awards 2013

Posted on 12 October 2012 by Billy

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One of the first signs of autumn, along with The Whisky Show, is the thud on the doormat as the latest edition of Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible arrives. Often controversial but always influential, Jim has yet…

Tasting the Single Pot Still range with Barry Crockett

Posted on 26 March 2012 by Billy

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We may have been a couple of days late for a proper St Patrick’s day celebration, but we gathered a bunch of Irish whiskey fans at Vinopolis on Monday to have a go anyway. The…

St. Patrick's Day Prize Draw – Win Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve!

Posted on 2 March 2012 by Tim F

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They say that everyone’s got a bit of Irish in them on St. Paddy’s Day. Statistically, that’s pretty unlikely – despite the diaspora’s best efforts – but it’s a noble ambition nonetheless. Anyway, to celebrate…

More Awards… Whisky Advocate

Posted on 27 February 2012 by Billy

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The BAFTAs and Oscars are behind us, the Drinks Retail Awards have come and gone (ahem), and we’ve even given out our own tranche of virtual statuettes – now is the season of the gong….

TWE Blog Awards!

Posted on 16 February 2012 by Tim F

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It’s Oscar time again, and even in the whisky world the awards season is in full swing. Basking in the warm glow of our award for Best Online / Direct Mail Retailer of the Year at the recent…

Midleton Distillery Trip: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskeys Pt.2

Posted on 21 December 2011 by Tim F

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[Following on the first part of Tim’s write-up of his trip to Midleton, we jump straight back in with talk of the new expressions from Irish Distillers.] We’re back in the Distillers Cottage at the Old…

Midleton Distillery Trip: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskeys Pt.1

Posted on 14 December 2011 by Tim F

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In early May, TWE Blog was one of a small group of highly-privileged whisky folk invited to attend a special event at the Midleton distillery in Cork. Although the invite mentioned the launch of the…

Tasting Notes: Redbreast 12yo Cask Strength

Posted on 3 October 2011 by Tim F

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A ripple of excitement went through the whiskey world last week when it was revealed that Pernod Ricard’s Irish Distillers Ltd, owners of the Midleton complex, were launching a cask strength version of arguably the…

Billy on Sloe Gin – why you should be drinking it (and making it):
Unfortunately, the answer is 'between 400g and 2000g per litre' :)
Posted on: 9 October 2024
Jamie Morris on Sloe Gin – why you should be drinking it (and making it):
What ratio of Sloe to gin is used, I see anything from 400 to 2000g of sloe to 1 litre of gin!
Posted on: 7 October 2024
D. Sinkler on The 5 Best Whisky and Film Moments:
What really makes Bob Harris' predicament in 'Lost In Translation' so absurdly funny is that he nailed it in one take, and the director just couldn't accept that.
Posted on: 11 January 2024