Peated Irish Whiskey? Yes, please.

"ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com" (ita97) 09/05/2019 at 22:30 • Filed to: None

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The library drinking club is having a meeting tomorrow night, so after work today I stopped off to procure the requisite ethanol containing beverage. I prefer my w hiskey to taste like biting into a burning chunk of peat, so Islay Scotches are my thing. However, I spotted this peated Irish whiskey.

I like my whiskey peated, and I’ve been to Connemara, so I was curious. I’ve never had a peated Irish whiskey before.

I had to test it tonight. You know, for science. At only 80 proof, it is plenty smooth. The peat isn’t as in your face as the Islay whiskeys I usually drink, but that smokey goodness is still there. It lingers on the finish after a smooth, buttery welcome. I declare it fit for human consumption.

I’m looking forward to sharing this bottle tomorrow evening.

Svend > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 09/05/2019 at 22:43

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I’ve not had Connemar a for years.

I may have to revisit it.

I’ll toast your beverage with a very large Teeling.

((old picture, the glass in front of me now is twice as full)). 

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Svend 09/05/2019 at 23:21

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I’m struck by how smooth it is. It was reasonably priced, too, at $40/bottle. That is one damned  smooth whi skey for the price point.

Svend > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 09/05/2019 at 23:35

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It’s been years but Connemara was priced on a par with Bushmills back then , but in recent years Bushmills has dropped right off of my list with so many better whiskeys for less money. 

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Svend 09/06/2019 at 00:13

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This is way better than any B ushmills I’ve ever had.

Svend > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 09/06/2019 at 00:46

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The best Bushmills I had was the 21 y ear old but since then, also every whiskey I’ve had since has been just as good or better. 

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Svend 09/06/2019 at 00:49

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I’ve never had one nearly that old, so my Bushmills point of reference  is likely woefully incomplete.

Svend > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 09/06/2019 at 00:54

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I had a 25 year old Campbeltown Springbank (a friend owned the Whisky Castle in Tomintoul, Scotland, for the centenary he bottled a cask from his private collection).

Jewish Stig > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 09/06/2019 at 04:36

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Definitely a good choice,

A friend of mine introduced me to Connemara about 3 months ago, really a nice whiskey.

Especially for people who thought they are really not into “smokey” flavored whiskey, like myself. 

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Jewish Stig 09/06/2019 at 05:46

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It definitely strikes me as a way to introduce folks to the nectar of the gods in the form of peated whiskeys.

Khalbali > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 09/06/2019 at 07:08

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Nooooooo I really did not like. I guess peats just not for me.

Goggles Pizzano > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 09/06/2019 at 11:18

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I was in the same boat last winter. I enjoy my peat and the only Irish whiskey I’d had was Jameson in my early 20's. I bought a variety pack of airplane bottles containing different expressions of peated whiskies and the Connemara was a standout. I liked how the peat was balanced with the sweetness and also added a texture that was almost velvety.

I haven’t bought a bottle yet but probably will at some point. The German market just received a 10 year old version. When I see this on the shelf I’ll probably pick it up.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Goggles Pizzano 09/06/2019 at 11:25

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Yes. I have a feeling this particular bottle may not survive the night, but I’m thinking I should pickup another bottle as one to keep on hand in the cabinet .

Goggles Pizzano > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 09/19/2019 at 12:18

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Over the last few days I’ve started my window shopping for the season and was reminded of another whisky in the sample pack I mentioned. I thought of our discussion.

If you like the Connemara, you may also like Ardmore Legacy. A peated highland scotch with the same price as the C onnemara. Like the Connemara it’s lightly peated and uses it to mellow and better integrate the flavors and give the malt more body. Very good, cheap and worth every penny .

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Goggles Pizzano 09/19/2019 at 12:41

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I’ll have to keep an eye out for it.