Shortcross Malt & Pot Still Duo
Faced with a sea of repetitive, dull, expensive and uninspired Irish whiskey releases, a frustrated Hamish searches for a spark of inspiration to celebrate St Patrick’s and beyond.
Waterford All Smoke No Mirrors
Our resident Irishman Hamish takes a St Patrick’s Day tour through Waterford’s Exploration Series peated tasting set, and finds enough of a surprise to think Irish peated is under-appreciated. ☘️
Writers’ Tears Copper Pot Edition
Exposed and laid bare, Ogilvie’s dwindling bottle collection is without a home, meaning he’s able to see and explore what would otherwise have been ignored, such as this Irish sleeper.
Two Stacks Dram in a Can
“Whisky in a can? Well, if it’s that or no whisky - gimme the can!” At first we worry Broddy has lost his mind, then we realise he’s Canadian, and turning his neighbourhood into a skate rink is normal. Let’s go.
Shortcross Rye & Malt Cask Strength
What at first seemed like an expensive souvenir from a distillery visit required a bottle split between Archie and Hamish. They soon realise with 66% ABV and incredible depth of flavour they should’ve maybe grabbed one each.
Two Stacks Peated Stout Cask
A new Irish distiller doing transparency right. Oh, and the whiskeys are delicious!
Jameson Blended Irish Whiskey
A good way to peer into Irish whiskey that really won’t break the bank