Slane Irish Whiskey Review | The Whiskey Dictionary

[@budj13]

Excellent review, Bill. You did a great job of representing this very good budget whisky. I did a tour of the Slane Distillery and it is going to be producing some excellent Irish pot still once they release their own distillate. The distillery is a beautiful thing-- they had to remove the timber framed roof off the buildings to drop in the stills. The tour guide was EXCELLENT and I asked a lot of questions. After being pressed he did clarify that the new make is matured in 3 different casks and then blended. It is not transferred from cask to cask during maturation. For the money this is good.. I'm really looking forward to their releases.

[@paddyoflaherty2519]

I really like Slane for a budget Irish. After letting it sit out for a while I get a buttery burnt toast on the nose. And on the palate I get buttery vanilla and apples. I like this much better than other budget irish blends such as jameson or tullamore dew.

[@alandiaz1041]

Never tried this one. In the $25 range I normally get The Sexton (which I really enjoy). Thanks for the review. I will give Shane a try.

[@Erin-bd6jg]

So far for me - this has been the most prime example of not judging by a neck pour. What a couple days open and few drams down did for this bottle was pretty dramatic. It's good stuff. Not your typical Irish but still Irish.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Great walk through. Looks, OK, but I'm not hunting it down. Thanks for sharing!

[@MacLeodCV9]

I actually found it for equivalent of 15 dollars! It's almost perfect for that price! It's not red breast or blue spot but it's not even half the price! Perfect for a party with more then 10-15 whiskey drinkers!

[@christinecamley]

Terrific review and analysis Bill!! Looking forward to a new in depth video/livestream! They are treats!! Hope everything is terrific and hope you and your family are super well! Happy summer!! 🙂

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks Christine! I'm having a great summer! Hope you are too

[@christinecamley]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I am! 2 kids are home from university in Toronto and Montreal (very proud of them!! - all in mom here!!) and having my 3 kiddos together is bliss! My husband and I and the kids are off soon for a vacation with loads of fun and down time!! I need it! Working way too hard. I am loving some delicious scotch expressions this summer - hope you are too!! I am thrilled that you are enjoying your summer - you and your family!! 🙂

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

@christinecamley congrats on raising two kids who are in great schools! I hope you enjoy your vacation. Treat yourself to something awesome and let me know what you pick. Consider it a homework assignment!

[@christinecamley]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Thanks so much Bill - didn't mention my baby - who just graduated from high school and she is off to the U of Toronto and is excited as her sister is there too!! My oldest is at McGill! Momma of 3 here - fabulous kids!!! I will take this homework seriously Bill!! My husband Joel just added in that he will be on the lookout for a few lovely cigars to pair with scotch - he only has a few during a year - no more than that! We are kind of health nuts!! He enjoys the pairing. Do you ever paid a cigar with scotch? Let me know what you are drinking this summer!! Little Book Chapter 8 Bourbon is lovely and delicious - nice rye mint, herbal grassy quality for a Bourbon and I do love that!! Cheers Bill!! 🙂

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

@christinecamley I have had a few cigars. Not really my thing, which works out as I have enough vices! This summer I'm actually focusing on some craft distilleries. Thinking I may do a short series on small distilleries soon as it was something I always enjoyed doing. Good luck to your husband. You pick the Scotch, he picks the cigar!

[@zoltanlakoyt8665]

Thanks for the good video again Bill. Cheers! :)

[@ericmcdaniel2719]

Correction- Beam Suntory cut them off when they bought Cooley. Either Slane reached out for help or Brown-Foreman offered to help by buying them.. and that gave them the connections to get barrels they need (my understanding from another distillery). Definitely a good buy for me in its current price range.. hoping inflation doesn't hit it too hard in the future.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Yea, that would kill this. I wouldn't bother at $10 more

[@KphexTwin00]

Really like this whiskey. Punches above its weight.

[@tronmaxx9059]

i was drinking this with you n your spot on vanilla and sherry..nose...you can taste the vanilla going down toasted oak with a fruity ending...its pretty good for the price...the caramel flavor is just a lil tad much...but it good for sure...i paid 15 for it Jameson's doubles the price....but im sure smart bars poor this in their Jamieson bottles

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Glad you're enjoying it along with the video. Thats my favorite!

[@johnmarkle9125]

Out of all of your reviews this was the most entertaining by far! Cheers

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thats great to hear! Can I ask what made this one stand out to you? Always good to get feedback!

[@mrbourbonfromky733]

I discovered it a couple years ago. Very good juice!

[@WhiskyLoversSociety]

Nice review mate. Never seen this one.

[@marshall5021]

So I've seen this bottle and been wanting to try it. I don't care much for blended whiskey though. On a side note I found a liking for makers mark 46. Is there any other whiskey bourbon you think I should try after this one.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Russell Reserve 10 Berheim 1792 Small Batch

[@marshall5021]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I'll look at the small batch :)

[@pizzawarlord9232]

Get the Slane special edition for $10 more. It is so much better. Always have one open and a couple back ups. Great inexpensive Irish

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'll keep an eye out. Thanks for the tip!