Jamesons

We start off the day at the usual 8:30 and the first stop is Cobh. It is known for it's big harbor and was the last stop of the Titanic before it hit an Iceberg. More than 1 million people left from here during the big Potato famine which left more than 1 million people in Ireland dead from starvation. We visited a museum dedicated to the harbour and the history of Cobh.

We arrive at the Jameson's factory around 10:30 for a tasting and some lunch, The tour was good value and then I volunteered to compare Jameson to a couple of other whiskeys. The Johnny walker black tasted the worst, then the Jack Daniels, and the Jamesons came up pretty good. We got small shots of each and then a nice serving of Jamisons 5 year in a glass with the option of on the rocks. I some how talked the barman into giving me a taste of 18 year and a special addition 12 year. 18 year was very smooth but I couldn't validate the 110 euro price in store or 300 euro over the bar. A very rewarding experience and I should maybe add to my collection back home with a Jameson's.

A quick stop to get a castle photo before we head into Kilkenny. Most people dropped off their stuff before a walking tour of the city, a few decided to do there own thing. Chris and Myself opted for the second option, walking up to see Kilkenny castle and the Smithwick brewery which is over 300 years old but didn't open to visitors until tomorrow. A couple of pubs were on the menu next, Kytelers Inn, known for a witch burning and Tynans, the oldest pub in town. Something a bit random was meeting Daniel Chicks mum in the pubs, the West coast and Hawthorn player. The Smithwicks and Kilkenny drinks on tap went down a treat, right up there on the list of best drinks in Ireland.