Waterford Single Farm Origin 1.1: Bannow Island & Ballykilcavan (2020)
Just a few weeks ago, Waterford distillery finally sent out a birth announcement and like an overexcited, very distant aunt I couldn’t be more happy about it. Not just one baby, but two!
Irish Single Malt 1989 26 Years (Whisky-Fässle)
Without a doubt some of the best single malt that has hit the market in recent years has come from Ireland.
Redbreast 12 Years Cask Strength (2013)
It’s great to see that new producers like Dingle and Teeling have released their own Irish single pot still whiskey in recent years — they provide some much needed fresh blood. But for now there’s no brand that can provide to the high quality of Redbreast.
Redbreast Lustau Edition (2019)
There’s a lot to like here, most notably the classic Irish single pot still style in combination with a subtle and delicate sherry influence.
Monologue: Waterford’s Mark Reynier on Biodynamics & Terroir
I’m about to pour a whole lot of Mark Reynier on you. I edited a loooong interview into a monologue. Just sit down, take your time and (hopefully) enjoy Reynier’s musings on terroir and biodynamics. And away… we… GO!
Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey (2019)
Conor McGregor’s Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey is an incredible commercial success. I can’t say it deserves much critical acclaim though.