Tasting #16 Recap: 2017 Award Winners

by Saratoga Whiskey Club | Mar 29, 2018 | Tastings

Tasting #16 Recap: 2017 Award Winners

The Saratoga Whisk(e)y Club had Tasting #16 on two nights, March 14 and March 28, 2018. The focus of the evening was Award-Winning whiskies from 2017. We had a very large turnout of 30 people for the two tastings. We had four different award-winning whiskies at our tasting, a Scotch, an Irish, a Bourbon and a Rye. Here is a list of what we tasted:

We started with a Kelso Pilsner or IPA
Glenmorangie Astar – Ranked #2 Whiskey of the Year by Whiskey Advocate Magazine
Redbreast 12 Cask Strength – A continual winner in its category by the World Whisky Awards
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, Batch B517 – Ranked #1 Whiskey of the Year by Whiskey Advocate Magazine
Kentucky Owl 11 Year Rye – Figured this needed an award as well for 2017!

Overall it was a fantastic tasting with lots of special whiskies!

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Here are some photos from the tasting.

Tasting #15 Recap: Jameson’s Ambassador Dinner

by Saratoga Whiskey Club | Mar 29, 2018 | Tastings

Tasting #15 Recap: Jameson’s Ambassador Dinner

The Saratoga Whisk(e)y Club had Tasting #15 on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at Harvey’s Restaurant & Bar. The ambassador from Jameson walked us through the history of Midleton and how each whiskey was made. This was paired with a 5-course dinner which was a fantastic surprise! We had about 20 people total who attended this event that was provided to us by Meghan from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. We appreciate the education, whiskey and food very much. Thanks!!

Here is a list of the whiskies that we tasted:

Jameson Irish Whiskey Caskmates – IPA Edition
Jameson Irish Whiskey Caskmates – Stout Edition
Jameson Blender’s Dog
Redbreast Lustau

What a great night, whiskey and food!

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Here are some photos from the dinner.

Tasting #4 Recap: Irish Whiskey

by Saratoga Whiskey Club | Oct 21, 2016 | Tastings

Tasting #4 Recap: Irish Whiskey

The Saratoga Whisk(e)y Club had Tasting #4 on October 19, 2016. The focus of the evening was Irish Whiskey. A number of people in the SWC just returned from Ireland with bottles that are only obtained in Ireland at the distilleries. We had four great whiskies:

We started with an Irish coffee as a warm up
Redbreast 12yo
The Irishman 17yo
Jameson Select Reserve Cask Strength Black Barrel
Celtic Cask Cuig Deag #15

Overall it was a fantastic tasting! It was great to try these special whiskies straight from Ireland. We look forward to doing this again. Please sign up for our quarterly newsletter if you are interested in future tastings.

Here are some photos from the tasting.