Tasting #44: Single Cask Irish Whiskey

Tasting #44: Single Cask Irish Whiskey

by | Jan 14, 2020 | Tastings

Tasting #44: Single Cask Irish Whiskey

On Wednesday, January 8th, the Saratoga Whiskey Club had its 44th tasting and started 2020 off strong! The theme of this tasting was Single Cask Irish Whiskey. It was a great mix of very different Irish whiskies, most of them brought back from Ireland in 2019. 19 members were in attendance for this tasting.

Here is a list of the whiskies we tasted:

  • Tullamore DEW Rum Cask Finish
  • Red Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
  • Writers Tears Mizunara Cask Finish
  • Clonakilty Single Grain Single Cask Handfill
  • Redbreast Single Cask Gordon’s Pick Batch B
  • Teeling Single Cask Sherry Handfill

It turned out to be a great night of tasting different Irish whiskies. A great way to start the year.

Check out the scores! Scores

Cheers!

Tasting #39: Annual Club Dinner

Tasting #39: Annual Club Dinner

by | Aug 19, 2019 | Tastings

Tasting #39: Annual Club Dinner

On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, the Saratoga Whiskey Club held its annual dinner feast.  The theme for this year was whiskey finished in a variety of different casks.  We had 48 people in attendance for this great evening of outdoor dining and tasting.  The weather cooperated for us which was nice!

Here is a list of the whiskies we tasted and the food that they were paired with:

  • We started with a Rye Lemonade Cocktail
  • Writers Tears Florio Marsala Cask Finish – Paired with Jerk Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers and Chicken Satay with Siracha Aioli
  • Sagamore Spirit Port Finished Rye – Paired with an Arugula Salad with Port Poached Pears & Roquefort
  • Highland Park Twisted Tattoo 16 Year – Paired with Lobster Sliders and Greek Israeli Cous Cous Salad
  • Bardstown Bourbon’s Phifer Pavitt Reserve – Paired with Braised Brisket with Bourbon Peach Glaze, Summer Succotash and Honey Jalapeno Cornbread
  • Limestone Branch Yellowstone Limited Edition 2018 – Paired with Whiskey Bacon Brownies

A big shout out to Airstream Catering for providing us with the food for this dinner!

Scores can be found on our Score page.

And here’s to another great annual dinner!!  Cheers.