Mizmazzle’s Trip Across the Pond

[Jett129]

@Mizmazzle I see that you already found some of the Green Spot. This is the Blue Spot that’s quite hard to find in the states. I was fortunate to get this bottle at MSRP of $129,but I’ve seen it as high as $279. Curious as to what it retails for over there.

[americanathreads]

@Mizmazzle love to see it, man! Indigo and Cloth is a vibe. Some great photos of some “proper” Irish activities . FX Buckley’s is a great spot. Shame about the pours, hope the trend doesn’t continue..

@Jett129 wow! $279. I bought a bottle when I was home at Christmas for the cabinet and it was €100. $279 is steep, pre-additional tariffs as well…

[Daniel San]

@Mizmazzle
awesome trip dude
love your travel report!!

[seawolf]

@Mizmazzle The pours are strictly measured in the UK. It's a bummer, but you'll just have to take good notes on what to buy when you get home, or start figuring out how to get as many bottles safely home as you can. Between the two of us, my wife and I brought back 4 bottles of whisky and 4 bottles of gin from Scotland a couple of years ago. The sturdy bags that IH tees come in, plus a cozy wrap of some clothes makes for a safe journey home for bottles. For our upcoming trip to france, we bought some inflatable bottle sleeves

[Mizmazzle]

We went out for one hell of a dinner for our last night in Dublin. The Irish beef is held in very high regard and did not disappoint…nor did the oysters…or the cask strength…

[Tago Mago]

@Mizmazzle love bone marrow

[Mizmazzle]

@Tago-Mago it’s sooo good…this one had a chimichurri on it that was really nice.

[hjl360]

If you planned on trying some coddle whilst in Dublin I highly recommend Gravedigger's, a beautiful old pub with some great food and of course a perfect Guinness!

[Mizmazzle]

Yesterday marked the beginning of the road trip chapter out to the south west coast of Ireland. We landed in Ballyvaughn and we couldn’t be happier with this gorgeous little seaside village.

Pit stop in Athlone

Ballyvaughn!!!

Coolest little pub ever!!

Local oysters, shrimp, and mussels

Back home after a long day and night (love how light it stays until so late)

[Mizmazzle]

@americanathreads @Jett129 @seawolf
This Redbreast PX is the hands down winner thus far. I will be tracking this one down.

[Daniel San]

@Mizmazzle
the food looks awesome!
so much good food and drinks may result in upsizing when reaching Gos Vegas

[AdamC]

Great pics @Mizmazzle loving seeing your adventures

[SKT]

Truly enjoying this man, thanks for all the updates and letting us follow along! Pics are amazing (and I’m going to have to try some of that whiskey)

[Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot]

@Mizmazzle perhaps it’s just the angle, but that looks like a proper pour…

[Giles]

@Mizmazzle said in Mizmazzle’s Trip Across the Pond:

Though I do find the pours round these parts to be a bit on the shy side…

Wait till you get here:

"In the Republic of Ireland, the standard measure for spirits in licensed premises is 35.5ml. This measure is equivalent to one standard drink containing approximately 10 grams of pure alcohol. In contrast, the standard measure in Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) is 25ml."

[Jett129]

@Mizmazzle I will also definitely be keeping my eyes open for that one. Hadn’t previously heard of it.

[flannel slut]

@Mizmazzle just awesome buddy. And thank feck the VW car rental has a dark interior

[Denman John]

@Mizmazzle Pure awesomeness!

[goosehd]

@Giles you uncivilized heathens, keeping a proper shot from the masses.

[goosehd]

…but on the other hand, you did keep up daily rations for sailors longer than most.