We’ve made it to October—my favorite month of the year! Hooray! With the crisp air settling in, it’s safe to say we’ve officially entered whiskey season. To kick things off, I wanted to share an update on this little gem: after five years on our shelf, we’ve finally finished the bottle! But before we say…
Tag: Irish Whisky
Jameson Orange Spritz
The warm weather has finally arrived here in Massachusetts, and you know what means – it’s time to swap out the whiskey for something more refreshing. Well, sort of. Let’s bring out the whiskey cocktails! A little over two years ago, I tried the Jameson Ginger & Lime ready-to-drink cocktail and really enjoyed it. So,…
Father’s Day 2025 Whiskey Gift Guide
Father’s Day is just around the corner – less than two weeks away! If your dad enjoys a glass of whiskey, I’ve got you covered. Below is a curated list of whiskies I’ve personally tried and loved over the past year – prefer picks to make his day extra special. Reviews of these are either…
San Patricios 7-Años Single Malt Irish Whiskey
I am continuing my Irish whiskies features this week. Today, I want to introduce a unique Irish Whiskey that pays homage to the story of the 200 Irish Volunteers, known as the San Patricios, who fought for Mexico during the Mexican-American War of 1846-48. This Irish Whiskey is a 7- Años (for those not familiar…
Redbreast Missouri Oak Irish Whiskey
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to highlight an Irish Whiskey. Personally, I am a fan of Redbreast, and I recently had the opportunity to sample their Missouri Oak Edition. This edition is part of their American Oak series. In the production of this expression, their single pot whiskey…
Kilbrin Irish Whiskey
Kilbrin is an Irish whiskey brand that I recently had the opportunity to try. As I was unfamiliar with this brand, when I came across a mini 50ml bottle I bought the mini bottle. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a website specifically dedicated to the brand, but the bottle indicated that it is produced by The…
Boann Distillery Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey: Madeira, Marsala and P.X. Casks
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending an event hosted by Boann Distillery, where I had the opportunity to spend an evening with their distiller, Gary Ring. Gary proved to be an excellent speaker, captivating the audience with his knowledge and passion not only about Boann but Irish whiskey in general. The purpose of…
Update: Jameson Orange
After enjoying this bottle for over 2 years, we finally finished it last month. The question now, would we repurchase it? And the answer is a resounding yes. Now let’s dive in. Nose: oranges, sweetness and zest Palate: oranges, sweet, light vanilla Finish: citrus and oranges Cost: $30 (what we paid) ABV: 30% Personally, I…
West Cork Bourbon Cask Matured Irish Whiskey
Over the weekend, we celebrated our annual Friendsgiving, and one of the whiskies we enjoyed together was this West Cork Bourbon Cask Matured Irish Whiskey. In my opinion, West Cork is an amazing brand that offers great Irish whiskey at an affordable price point. This expression is 75% grain and 25% malt Irish whiskey matured…
Writers Tears Tequila Cask Finish Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Happy Day of the Dead! I recently stumbled upon this brand and instantly fell in love. When I came across this beautiful bottle, well, I couldn’t resist buying it. Fingers crossed that I enjoy this one as much Copper Pot Whiskey. To find out if I enjoyed it, keep reading. As previously mentioned, a couple…
Writers’ Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey
Writers’ Tears is an Irish Whiskey produced by Walsh Whiskey established by Bernard and Rosemary Walsh in 1999. Writers’ Tears is meant to commemorate the golden era, 19th and early 20th century Ireland, for both Irish Whiskey and great Irish novelists, poets and playwrights. This includes Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker and W.B. Yeats, to name…
Baileys Cinnamon Churros and whiskey Cocktail
Well, hello Fall! I know, it’s been a while since I’ve posted, the hot weather contributed to my lack of inspiration. But we are back with a quick whiskey cocktail perfect for this time of year. My husband recently brought home a bottle of Baileys Cinnamon Churros. This is by far, the best Baileys Irish…
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