Tasting four Irish gems: Jameson Black Barrel, Bushmills Black Bush, Teeling BlackPitts, and Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin

A number of months ago Tourism Ireland hosted an online event and tasting, in which it showcased some of Ireland’s tastiest exports. We received a hamper of goodies from Taste Ireland (including Irish “shamrock” flavoured crisps, biscuits and tea) and four bottles of alcohol to try: Jameson Black Barrel, Bushmills Black Bush, Teeling BlackPitts, and Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin.

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Tasting an almighty trinity from Teeling whiskey: Teeling 24 year old single malt, 17 year old single malt and Stout Cask

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Three samples of Teeling whiskey arrive at Maltmileage headquarters

Three samples of the lastest limited release small batch Teeling whiskies from Ireland have made their way to maltmileage headquarters in Melbourne: Teeling 24 year old single malt, Teeling 17 year old single malt Jim Barry Shiraz Cask Collaboration, and Teeling whiskey stout cask collaboration with Galway Bay brewery. Now, with three whiskey glasses sitting ready, it is time to taste these whiskies from the Emerald Isle.  Continue reading “Tasting an almighty trinity from Teeling whiskey: Teeling 24 year old single malt, 17 year old single malt and Stout Cask”

Hyde No. 6 (Cask Strength)

Type: Single malt whiskey

Origin: Ireland 🇨🇮

ABV: N/A (Cask strength)

Malt Mileage rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Hyde No. 4 Rum Finish

Type: Single malt whiskey

Origin: Ireland 🇨🇮

ABV: 46%

Malt Mileage rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Hyde No 3 The Aras Cask Single Grain

Type: Grain whiskey

Origin: Ireland 🇨🇮

ABV: 46%

Malt Mileage rating: ⭐⭐⭐

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Bushmills 21 year old

Type: Single malt whiskey

Origin: Ireland 

ABV: 40% 

Malt Mileage rating: stars 4.5

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Tullamore Dew 12 year old Special Reserve

Type: Blended whiskey 

Origin: Ireland 

ABV: 40% 

Malt Mileage rating: stars 4

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Clontarf 1014 single malt Irish whiskey

Clontarf single malt

Recommended use: Serve neat, with ice, dash of water, mixed

Malt Mileage Rating: ★★★★

Type: Irish single malt whiskey 

Origin: Ireland

ABV: 40%

Price: AU$70 / US$60 / £35

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