In Ireland, You Drink Whiskey

Saturday was one of my favorite days this year in New York.  I woke up early, went spinning at FlyWheel, volunteered with a dozen friends at the St. Nicholas project giving back to those in need, enjoyed a delicious brunch at a new spot, tried a new cocktail bar, and then got a massage – it was pretty terrific. I enjoyed a glass of red sangria at Boulton & Watt where we had brunch and a Lady Suffolk at The Grey Mare, an amazing combination of Vodka, cucumber, green tea, lime juice, lemon juice, and Processco.   Both drinks were delicious and I was surprised when one friend was not partaking – he went straight for the whiskey.  Whiskey is one of those things I think I will never understand. It is not a drink I enjoy and I even went to the source – Dublin, Ireland – and tried it there, still no dice. 

One of the top five things I wanted to do when in Dublin was visit the Jameson Factory, despite not drinking whiskey, it is something you do. However, I was very sad to hear that it was closed for a few months and after a moment of sadness I came up with a Plan B –  research told me the newly opened Teeling Whiskey Distillery was a great option.  It was a lovely day outside, albeit a bit cold, so I loved the chance to head inside the factory to take tour.  I loved how realistic the hour long tour was with all of the touching, smelling, tasting, and feeling (it was so hot to bit in a real distillery) and I loved the chance to touch the malted barley.