Green Spot, a Single Pot Still whiskey, stands as an emblem of Ireland's whiskey-making prowess, a distinction attributed not only to Ireland but also to the Midleton Distillery in Co. Cork. This unique style of whiskey embodies the essence of Irish heritage and craftsmanship. Crafted from a...
To the eye, Green Spot is a soft honey in the glass. Fairly viscous on the pour, this whiskey evenly coats the glass leaving a clean line around the edge. This would give the impression of a heavier, oilier, whiskey but in this case that observation wouldn’t necessarily be true. The...
1897 A.H. Lewis Wolfville 11: He’s been fretful about his whiskey [...] but beyond pickin’ flaws in his nose-paint thar ain’t much to take hold on about him. 1900 Bulletin (Sydney) 7 Apr. 14/4: A hunk of bush phraseology:–‘Yes, ole Brown was a reg’lar ole coot, a ...
Jeffords Shady Ladies of the Old West 🌐 There was usually a so-called ‘Hog Town’ just off the reservation, where the men could find gambling, whiskey, and a few aging and degenerate women. hog-killing (n.) [the hog, born on the farm, costs nothing; killing it provides food etc...
he needed a needle. He couldn’t wait. He knew that with a certainty that he had been looking for all his life. He put the whole bulb into his mouth, feeling it burn his tongue like a shot of whiskey. He tried one more time to stop himself, to spit it out on the floor and ru...
Balcones 'Brimstone Resurrection' (64.5%, OB, American Whiskey, +/-2013) I’ve already tried this Texan baby for Whisky Magazine’s World Whisky Awards. Blind, of course, but this juice is so ‘idiosyncratic’ that I’m afraid that ‘blind’ doesn’t mean much in this context. As you...
53. Jamesons Whiskey Distillery Museum, Dublin The Irish are as fond of their whiskey as the Scots and the museum tour is a popular tourist activity. Details ... 54. Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin Notorious as being the site where Irish soldiers were shot dead by British troops after the Easter...
She looked at his face as he sat down on the stool. “Excuse me honey?” she said. She looked over his shoulder and said “Right here Bill. I’ve been saving this spot for you.” Bill turned to look over his shoulder and saw an elderly man shuffling towards a stool at the end ...
The Nickel Spot at 2918 S. Minnesota might look like a dive bar, but they serve one of the best breakfasts in town – all day. After you’ve stuffed your tummy, relax with a game of darts or pool. If you’re in the downtown area, stop by the Blarney Stone, an authentic Irish ...
On the second day of the Green with Envy tour, we headed out of Dublin about an hour’s drive, to the Irish whiskey distillery ofKilbeggan. Founded, distillery is famous for being the oldest licensed distillery in Ireland. For over 200 years, the distillery has been making its innovative ...