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Really been getting into it lately :cool:
My current selection looks like this:
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk301/arryR32/Picture002-1.jpg
The Auchentoshan 12's my favourite of the 3, the Select's not been opened yet so I can't tell you about that! The Abelour's been really nice too.
Anyone else into it, and any recommendations? :)
Kieran_e1
12-09-2009, 21:32
glenmorangie 15y/o port cask
Sideways14a
12-09-2009, 21:40
glenmorangie 15y/o port cask
:cool::thumbs:
:cool::thumbs:
Cheers guys, that's going on the list then!
BreadBin
12-09-2009, 21:44
Talisker is a good one, very peaty :) I had some really clear single malt the other day, think it may have been Glenlivet but I'm not sure as I'd already had a few, which had a much lighter taste. Iain Banks has written a really good book about whisky, it's well worth a read :thumbs:
http://www.laphroaig.com/ peaty, and smooth
Sideways14a
12-09-2009, 21:49
Yeah a good Talisker should be there as well...
Bloody hell i need a couple of halfs now, think i will nip down the pub :D:D:D:D
DangerJim
12-09-2009, 21:52
http://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/product.asp?pf_id=0010000019261
The Chef
12-09-2009, 23:37
Cool. I've just had a whiskey evening (whilst my wife drank pimms:wack:) i'm into my auchentoshan (although the 18 year is definately worth grabbing if you like the 12 yo.). I'm finishing of with a 12 yo balvenie doublewood:thumbs::smitten: I highly, highly recommend it. Not that you can go wrong with auchentoshan.
Oh, and for your blended whiskeys, the only one worth sniffing (in my opinion) is monkey shoulder - it's actually very good
:thumbs:
Just opened the Select, it's very good :D
The Chef
13-09-2009, 00:17
I've not tried the select actually. I've tried a measure of house of lords single malt - but i'm sticking with the balvenie for the rest of the evening. (although I'm half tempted to hunt down a greasy kebab)
Joematose
13-09-2009, 01:36
Another vote for Talisker , a proper good scotch :nod:
cherry1809
13-09-2009, 08:22
glenmorangie 15y/o port cask
Another vote here. :thumbs:
J&B's a nice one, Although not really a top end Whisky. :)
love all the Glenmorangie's :)
can't remember the name but theres one in a green bottle with a white label and its pretty pricey, but tastes like TCP :(
AshT_200
13-09-2009, 09:20
love all the Glenmorangie's :)
can't remember the name but theres one in a green bottle with a white label and its pretty pricey, but tastes like TCP :(
Laphroaig - an Islay malt, their Quarter Cask one is very nice.
Arry, depends on your tastes as the region they come from determines how they taste.
If you don't mind the full bodied peaty ones, then investigater the Isly malts. Lagavulin is probably the best mainly available one, however my advice is keep an open mind about all the regions.
Glenfiddich Gran Reserva is a 21 year old Speyside Malt, finished in Cuban Rum casks - is very nice
My very favourite though was a 31 year Laphroaig, bottled from a single cask that I had at the malt whisky appreciation society in Hatton Garden :thumbs:
Dalwhinnie 15 year old is another good one.
Gazwould
13-09-2009, 13:03
Yamazaki - JAPANISE whisky from the Suntory distillery. Also Glenfiddich Toasted Oak Reserve Limited Edition 12yrs :thumbs:
alanjuggler
13-09-2009, 13:34
as with ash - it depends on what you go for really - do you prefer the sweeter, speyside ones or the islay peaty ones, i much prefer the speyside ones - though have enjoyed laphroaig occasionally..
my current favourites.
macallan (sherry cask 10yo) (i like most of the macallans but in a usual sub <£30 price bracket, you can't beat this one.)
aberlour 10yo
highland park (all are pretty good, older gets very nice but expensive :wack:)
yamazaki - meh, i've had a bottle of this and it's relatively expensive and isn't proportionally better, drinkable but for the money, there's better to be had.
i find www.whiskyshop.com good, their stores in particular have some very interesting items (been to their glasgow & york outlet, very knowledgeable chaps in both and if reasonable & you're nice, OK to let you sample :D )
I managed to find my dad a bottle of 30 year old whisky from a distillery that's now been flattened into a supermarket from their york branch.
also good because they do their own bottlings - if you're after trying quite a few different whiskies without bankrupting yourself, they do old 'medicine' bottle style sizes, enough to sample & enjoy without being too much.
I hate the stuff but my dad was the export manager for United Distillers and at one point he was able to name 95% of whiskeys blind tasting them. He swears blind single Malts lack flavour so just drinks Bells. Awesome cheap Christmas presents! :cool:
New200guy
13-09-2009, 17:36
I have really gotten into scotch as i am normally a cognac person. I have been drinking johnny walker and love blue label. just wish it was not so damn pricey.
Jezz_S13
13-09-2009, 17:38
Jonny Walker is american though, isn't it? Therefore not really scotch. :wack:
LOL at Stu's philistine Dad. :D
Jonny Walker is american though, isn't it? Therefore not really scotch. :wack:
LOL at Stu's philistine Dad. :D
Jonny Walker was one of my dads brands!! He really rates their blended whiskeys!! :D
My Dad was a Scotsman through and through, and knew a thing or 2 about Scotch & whiskey, and whenever he could, he'd get a bottle of Cameron Brig which was his all time fave.
http://www.scotchwhisky.net/grain/cameron_bridge.htm
Bayside Blue
13-09-2009, 18:08
I have some 12 year old Glenfiddich which is quite nice. Don't think it is meant to be anything particularly special in relation to others.
Mind you I don't tend to intellectualise it compared to wine. I mean I can appreciate the subtle flavours in it but most of the time I just drink it - to drink it :wack: if I’ve had a stressy day at work or whatever.
Wine on the other hand I have poncy ISO standard Spiegelau tasting glasses, a decanter for some reds and a poncy £30 waiters friend corkscrew to bring some occasion to it. Even got a winetasting app on my iPhone where I can snap a photo of the label and write my notes about it and score it etc. :wack:
Don't have to be poncy though reviewing wines though, I quite like the way this guy breaks down the class barriers... http://tv.winelibrary.com/ and takes all the stupid toffy nosed side out of it.
On the other hand my iPhone app does have a section for whisky too. Maybe I should give whisky tasting a crack too rather than just having it as my de-stress drink.
What you need is a drop of the Irish try some Bushmills.
Actual_Ben_Taylor
13-09-2009, 19:43
Currently drinking 18 year old Jura and 18 year old Bunnahabhain, both very nice :)
Also like Ancnoc :)
Gazwould
13-09-2009, 19:45
I have some 12 year old Glenfiddich which is quite nice. Don't think it is meant to be anything particularly special in relation to others.
Mind you I don't tend to intellectualise it compared to wine. I mean I can appreciate the subtle flavours in it but most of the time I just drink it - to drink it :wack: if I’ve had a stressy day at work or whatever.
Wine on the other hand I have poncy ISO standard Spiegelau tasting glasses, a decanter for some reds and a poncy £30 waiters friend corkscrew to bring some occasion to it. Even got a winetasting app on my iPhone where I can snap a photo of the label and write my notes about it and score it etc. :wack:
Don't have to be poncy though reviewing wines though, I quite like the way this guy breaks down the class barriers... http://tv.winelibrary.com/ and takes all the stupid toffy nosed side out of it.
On the other hand my iPhone app does have a section for whisky too. Maybe I should give whisky tasting a crack too rather than just having it as my de-stress drink. Oh the Glenfiddich is most special, one of if not the Worlds most popular single malts ! If you do a cheap blended such as Bells its ok and the smokey flavour is acceptable. Havent been impressed with cheapest in range Glenlivet and Glenmorangie so sadly havent sampled further up the line. A big fan of the Remy Martin Champagne Cognac range.
Where I used to live in scotland they make whisky. Have you tried Springbank or Campbeltown Loch? Both made there, and supposed to be very good.
I tried some, and seemed to taste nice being a non whisky drinker.
AshT_200
13-09-2009, 20:36
Jonny Walker is american though, isn't it? Therefore not really scotch. :wack:
LOL at Stu's philistine Dad. :D
Johnnie Walker is Scottish.... it is blended in Perthshire and owned by Diageo. Quality depends on what label you get. Most expensive is Blue label because it has some really old malts in it.
Single Malt whiskys will vary in taste, depending on the batch produced. It is the blended whiskys that are generally more consistent due to the master blenders getting the blend right...... but not via tasting, via smell.
Oh the Glenfiddich is most special, one of if not the Worlds most popular single malts ! If you do a cheap blended such as Bells its ok and the smokey flavour is acceptable. Havent been impressed with cheapest in range Glenlivet and Glenmorangie so sadly havent sampled further up the line. A big fan of the Remy Martin Champagne Cognac range.
Glenfiddich is the worlds most popular single malt...
Bells base malts are Blair Athol from Pilochry and Highland Park, 2 pretty decent malts in themselves.
Also remember most blended whiskys will have grain alcohol in them and this can lead to some roughness due to the distillation process differing for grain and malt alcohol.
AshT_200
13-09-2009, 20:39
Currently drinking 18 year old Jura and 18 year old Bunnahabhain, both very nice :)
Also like Ancnoc :)
:thumbs::nod:
Some others to try are Glengoyne and Knockando if you're after some good mainstream malts
Question, how does everyone take there malts? I normally take a sip from it neat, then add a drop of water to release the flavours...... though I don't bother with Glenmorangie or Glenfiddich unless it is a Cask Strength.
What you need is a drop of the Irish try some Bushmills.
or Tullamore Dew.:thumbs:
I'm on a bottle of 12 year old Jameson's special reserve. That's good without being really expensive.
Johnnie Walker is Scottish.... it is blended in Perthshire and owned by Diageo.
Kilmarnock isn't in Perthshire. :no:
Thanks to Diageo, Johnnie Walker will soon no longer be in Kilmarnock as they are closing the factory. It was founded there and was once called Walkers Kilmarnock Whiskies and they are still one of the biggest employers in the town. :(
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8246010.stm
Maddog1982
14-09-2009, 16:48
What's the crack with whiskey then? Excuse my massive ignorance but this is one drink I have never tried, except for jack. How do you drink it?! :wack: I have just about every other form of alcohol in my house just no whiskey. My drink of choice is Vodka.
AshT_200
14-09-2009, 17:36
Kilmarnock isn't in Perthshire. :no:
Thanks to Diageo, Johnnie Walker will soon no longer be in Kilmarnock as they are closing the factory. It was founded there and was once called Walkers Kilmarnock Whiskies and they are still one of the biggest employers in the town. :(
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8246010.stm
Sorry Ayrshire.... But still a damn sight closer than America:nod:
How do you drink it?!
I normally take a sip from it neat, then add a drop of water to release the flavours...... though I don't bother with Glenmorangie or Glenfiddich unless it is a Cask Strength.
Just like that really - experiment on the amount of water you add to change the flavour. Obviously putting too much will kill the taste completely. Also helps to have a good smell of the whiskey (like wine and cognac) prior to drinking as it'll enhance the taste.
Can't really recommend much that hasn't been mentioned already but Glen Turret is quite nice, Abourlour cask strength and Balvenie cask strength are good. Oddbins used to do some quite good own brand (glenmorangie) ones that were pretty cheap. One was called 80:20 which was a result of a 20yr old vat getting some 10yr old spirit in by mistake.
AshT_200
14-09-2009, 18:08
Just like that really - experiment on the amount of water you add to change the flavour. Obviously putting too much will kill the taste completely. Also helps to have a good smell of the whiskey (like wine and cognac) prior to drinking as it'll enhance the taste.
Which is why I usually drink from a nosing glass
http://www.dcs.ed.ac.uk/home/jhb/whisky/pictures/noseglas.jpg
Can't really recommend much that hasn't been mentioned already but Glen Turret is quite nice, Abourlour cask strength and Balvenie cask strength are good. Oddbins used to do some quite good own brand (glenmorangie) ones that were pretty cheap. One was called 80:20 which was a result of a 20yr old vat getting some 10yr old spirit in by mistake.
I used to be able to get an Islay Malt called Smokehead that was really nice, but the shops round here have stopped doing it.
VIDAL BABBOON
14-09-2009, 18:55
Talisker is a good one, very peaty :)
Another big thumbs up for Talisker :nod:
Oban is also very good but can be quite sweet
Isle of Skye is another favorite of mine and is peaty with a slight smokey taste.
Lagavulin is also worth a try but if you don't like smoked whisky then best leave it :nod:
Yes i like a drop lol it's also handy that my old man does too so we both buy each other bottles for birthdays Christmas and have swap now and again.
Have a nose for Classic malts of Scotland on the old google ;)
Oh and you don't need to spend silly money to have a dam good whisky :no:
AshT_200
14-09-2009, 19:14
Oban is also very good but can be quite sweet
Oban is even better when you don't have to pay for it at the pub:thumbs:
I've been to a fair few malt whisky tastings...... One night had around 20 :wack:
VIDAL BABBOON
14-09-2009, 19:19
Oban is even better when you don't have to pay for it at the pub:thumbs:
I've been to a fair few malt whisky tastings...... One night had around 20 :wack:
LOL GIT :D
For me and my Father the whisky thing was kicked off by a visit to Scotland one winter long ago lol
We stayed in Fort William and the Hotel had a Whisky and Cigar bar seperate to the other bar, they had shelves and shelves of whisky there and a special room for the cigars.
We did get quite drunk though lol
I cant recall the name of the hotel though :(
AshT_200
14-09-2009, 22:46
LOL GIT :D
For me and my Father the whisky thing was kicked off by a visit to Scotland one winter long ago lol
We stayed in Fort William and the Hotel had a Whisky and Cigar bar seperate to the other bar, they had shelves and shelves of whisky there and a special room for the cigars.
We did get quite drunk though lol
I cant recall the name of the hotel though :(
Funny you should say that, I got my taste for it too in Scotland.... I did the Malt Whisky Trail a few years ago, basically it is a tour all around Scotland from distillery to distillery:wack: I brought back so many special editions it was unreal.
Favourite was Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 Year old at £60 a bottle.
Blair Athol from Pitlochry is a nice malt as is The Glenlivet 18 year old.
Best thing at the Distilleries, most were free to get in and they did free tastings... My ex didn't drink Whisky, so I had her tastings also...... :D
Was taught by many Scots the way to enjoy Whisky and that's what I tend to do now :)
AshT_200
14-09-2009, 22:52
So your thoughts on the select?
Here's a tasting note I found...
appearance:light gold
nose:a wonderfull collection of fresh fruits. most noticable are bananas, clementine/oranges, mixture of red and green apples, slight toffee, and very faint vanilla.
palate:what you smell is what you taste except I didn't taste the red apples. texture is watery, smooth, with a non-slick/coating feeling.
finish:a medium finish with no "heat" whatsoever.
If you like Auchentoshan - do you want to get a bottle of this stuff and invite me round when you open it? :wack:
http://www.thegreenwellystop.co.uk/whiskyshop/collectable/auchentoshan-1957-2008-release-single-malt-whisky-70cl/prod_1088.html
AshT_200
15-09-2009, 12:12
I opened a bottle of 18 year old Talisker last night.....
Wow, have got to say such a powerful flavour.
Try it with 1 part water to 2 parts whisky and immerse yourself.. I had to have a 2nd glass or 3rd:D
AshT_200
15-09-2009, 12:22
It does seem that SXOC whisky taste has refined over the years....
http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=117943&highlight=tipple
Bayside Blue
15-09-2009, 12:38
I think the number of alcoholics on SXOC are increasing too. :wack:
15 year old, Single Malt Dalwhinnie for me yesterday :thumbs: Aroma was gorgeous!
"the gentle spirit" Doesn't half burn your nose though!
Made a change to wine tasting!
Ooooh single malt:smitten: :D
Just finished a bottle of the Auchentoshan, Was nice. Im going to have a look for the select now!
other good uns imo;
Dalwhinnie-so smooth
Glenlivet is nice.
I had a bottle of Glenfiddich 15 y/o when i fancied a more fuller flavour. That was good stuff.
Cant drink laphroaig, its too peaty for me:o
Has anyone tried the Welsh single malt- Pendryn(sp?)46%
It has a really strong flavour, not bad though:nod:
VIDAL BABBOON
15-09-2009, 18:09
Has anyone tried the Welsh single malt- Pendryn(sp?)46%
It has a really strong flavour, not bad though:nod:
http://www.welsh-whisky.co.uk/index.html
:D
Canadian Club is very smooth
New200guy
15-09-2009, 18:37
damn my spelling....its johnnie walker
Single malts suck, blends FTW!! :wack:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8329991.stm
Bayside Blue
28-10-2009, 21:26
I like sainsbury's blended scotch whisky at the moment. :wack: 8 years old.
Ran out of single malt Dalwhinnie :wack:
Sainsburys own?
They have Grants on offer, 1L for 12.99. I've just got a bottle, time to unwind!:D
Actual_Ben_Taylor
28-10-2009, 21:38
Jura Superstition for me at the moment :)
Django67
28-10-2009, 22:54
Good thread, I'm thirsty now... :thumbs:
Currently got a bottle of Ardbeg on the go and a bottle of boggo Jamesons as a session whiskey. i really don't like (cheap) blended Scotch - will choose Irish every time as a budget option. But a good, smoky single malt is a thing of wonder. :nod:
Just remembered, I've got about a quarter of a bottle of triple distilled lowland malt from the Rosebank distillery. Delicious, but I'm reluctant to drink any more - once it's gone, it's gone forever (the distillery closed in 1993).
Bayside Blue
28-10-2009, 23:01
Yeah sainsburys own it's not too bad if I'm honest lol. Can't be a whimsy snob with it but it's alright. Quite sweet, faint aniseed and vanilla aroma & taste I reckon.
Will buy some more refined stuff online when this runs out. Like the visual style of the bottles on some of the more expensive whiskys, almost makes me reluctant to open them lol! Just look so good sitting there with the Amber colour of the whisky inside.
I drink a lot of single malt but I hate the price of the stuff. Glen Moray which is sold cheap in Tesco and slightly cheaper in Aldi is ok but a touch rough. The best one I have tried is from Lidl, it's called Ben Bracken it cost me about £15.99 and it's really good. Just as good as the majority of the ones that normally sell in the low 20 pounds + area.
Bayside Blue
02-11-2009, 22:52
Late notice:
http://www.thewhiskyshow.com/2009/
only just seen it. I won't be going but may interest some of you.
Bayside Blue
05-11-2009, 23:05
Have some of this coming. Bulleit Bourbon. Thought i should try some bourbon.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1321/1386844510_c4fd7b7995.jpg?v=0
Its only relatively cheap stuff but has got some good awards etc.
cherry1809
06-11-2009, 09:20
Have some of this coming. Bulleit Bourbon. Thought i should try some bourbon.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1321/1386844510_c4fd7b7995.jpg?v=0
Its only relatively cheap stuff but has got some good awards etc.
I tried that a few years back when on a works do. The pub was promoting it off as a cheap Jack Daniels replacement. Tasted better IMO :nod:
Bayside Blue
06-11-2009, 10:55
Cool. I've held off tasting it so far. Mind you it did only come this morning at 9 :wack: Only alcoholics drink in the morning :wack:
Colour is ace as its a bourbon you know they can't add any artificial colours to it :thumbs:
Yeah its nicer than Jack:nod: Not really a fan of bourbons, i don't mind Jim Beam Black though.
Allan whoops
06-11-2009, 19:12
1954 Macallan - my brother and I fell over a case when clearing out our parents house. We felt that we should sample at least one bottle to see what it tasted like. Sublime! :D Then someone told us what it was going for at auction :eek:
manic_mechanic
07-11-2009, 13:15
Just like that really - experiment on the amount of water you add to change the flavour. Obviously putting too much will kill the taste completely. Also helps to have a good smell of the whiskey (like wine and cognac) prior to drinking as it'll enhance the taste.
Can't really recommend much that hasn't been mentioned already but Glen Turret is quite nice, Abourlour cask strength and Balvenie cask strength are good. Oddbins used to do some quite good own brand (glenmorangie) ones that were pretty cheap. One was called 80:20 which was a result of a 20yr old vat getting some 10yr old spirit in by mistake.
:nod::thumbs: Glen Turret is a lovely distillery to walk round too :). I love the Islay malts - the chap who says like TCP is right really as they're described as phenolic, and the P in TCP stands for Phenol! They're an aquired taste but lovely as a last drink before you walk home on a cold blustery night - you can taste them all the way home! Bowmore Surf is nice for a cheap Islay, and Ardbeg is you really get the taste. I think Laphroaig is the most representative if you want to try a nip to see if you like Islay.I'm drinking Jura at the moment, and being a bit of a philistine I think its a bit lacking in flavour. I can't abide Bells, if I want cheap blended I go White Horse - proper fire water! Aldi's 8 year old one is ok if you drink with a mixer.
manic_mechanic
07-11-2009, 13:16
1954 Macallan - my brother and I fell over a case when clearing out our parents house. We felt that we should sample at least one bottle to see what it tasted like. Sublime! :D Then someone told us what it was going for at auction :eek:
Fancy lying on your death bed wondering what it tasted like though? Drink one, sell the rest! :D
manic_mechanic
07-11-2009, 13:18
Jura Superstition for me at the moment :)
Thats the one I'm drinking at the moment - so smoooooth.
Unfortunately my coarse palate prefers Ardbeg! :D
manic_mechanic
07-11-2009, 13:21
Have some of this coming. Bulleit Bourbon. Thought i should try some bourbon.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1321/1386844510_c4fd7b7995.jpg?v=0
Its only relatively cheap stuff but has got some good awards etc.
You chose well, young Jedi - its a fine bourbon :) . Plenty of flavour but without the oiliness of Jack Daniels that makes me queasy after a few - we call it clock oil!
Allan whoops
07-11-2009, 13:33
Fancy lying on your death bed wondering what it tasted like though? Drink one, sell the rest! :D
We did! In fact 4 as we needed to make sure they hadn't gone off :D
Bayside Blue
08-11-2009, 22:17
You chose well, young Jedi - its a fine bourbon :) . Plenty of flavour but without the oiliness of Jack Daniels that makes me queasy after a few - we call it clock oil!
:thumbs:
Had a bit today.
[Ponce mode on]
I reckon freshly cut cedar and vanillia with just a hint of cherry sweetness on the nose.
Dry smokey caramel taste with allspice from the start.
Long smooth finish, alcohol warms gradually rather than burning your face off.
[ponce mode off]
TBH i was fairly impressed. Expected less as A. It's on the cheaper side of whisky and B. it's american (thought it would be like american beer!) Pleasently surprised will make a long term addition to the booze store.
Smooth yet rustic at the same time - I think its the style of the bottle! makes me want to get my six shooter out and shoot some cowboys. :wack:
1954 Macallan - my brother and I fell over a case when clearing out our parents house. We felt that we should sample at least one bottle to see what it tasted like. Sublime! :D Then someone told us what it was going for at auction :eek:
http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-3557.aspx
I assume that tasted good!
Actual_Ben_Taylor
08-11-2009, 22:42
Thats the one I'm drinking at the moment - so smoooooth.
Unfortunately my coarse palate prefers Ardbeg! :D
Yeah, its a pretty nice blend :)
I've only really tried Glenlivet 12yr, Dimple and the usual famous grouse and JD.
Quite liked The Dimple but found Glenlivet a bit too strong a taste.
Any recommendations for a smooth not so in your face tasting tipple?
Actual_Ben_Taylor
08-11-2009, 23:01
I've only really tried Glenlivet 12yr, Dimple and the usual famous grouse and JD.
Quite liked The Dimple but found Glenlivet a bit too strong a taste.
Any recommendations for a smooth not so in your face tasting tipple?
Try the Jura Superstition that me and Manic are on :)
Is it available in any major stores, or shall I get it online?
Bayside Blue
08-11-2009, 23:09
I saw some Jura in tescos. Can't remember if it was superstition or not. I'd recommend stocking up with a few from the whisky exchange. Really fast service. Massive selection. Not just whisky either. Pages of rums and gins too.
Marcos posted a link a few posts back to the expensive whisky.
Actual_Ben_Taylor
08-11-2009, 23:11
Is it available in any major stores, or shall I get it online?
They have it in my local Morissons, I usually pick mine up duty free...
Spot on :thumbs: Just need some cigars! Taste bud overload.:o
I've only really tried Glenlivet 12yr, Dimple and the usual famous grouse and JD.
Quite liked The Dimple but found Glenlivet a bit too strong a taste.
Any recommendations for a smooth not so in your face tasting tipple?
Give tullamore dew a go, very smooth and easy to drink, and not expensive!:thumbs:
Added Tullamore and Jura Superstition to my list, any more? Might as well get another as i'm ordering off the net!
Bayside Blue
10-11-2009, 22:12
from one price range to another...
Just had some of this A. De Fissingy X.O. Cognac...
http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-1718.aspx
£99 for 70cl
Love it! smells like a plum when you first bite into it. Intense but pleasant burn too at 43% seems that the extra 3% makes all the difference! :wack:
I got it in this cigar tube format because it was all that was left:
http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-9203.aspx
Pretty gimicky idea but i like it!
http://www.thedrinkshop.com/products/nlpdetail.php?prodid=6096
or if you like peaty tasting whiskeys:
http://www.thedrinkshop.com/products/nlpdetail.php?prodid=2886
This isn't to bad either:
http://www.thedrinkshop.com/products/nlpdetail.php?prodid=5431
or if you've got a spare bit of cash lying about and want something a little special:
http://www.thedrinkshop.com/products/nlpdetail.php?prodid=2839
Actual_Ben_Taylor
21-11-2009, 21:30
Lots of very good offers on single malts at Morrisons right now :)
dandanger
21-11-2009, 22:00
as a daily drinker id recommend jamesons no hangover and only drink with ice dont go diluting the stuff with coke or lemonade etc
Found some Tullamore in Asda in the end, went down pretty well although i'm still not 100% on the taste...
Morrisons tomorrow me thinks :D
Bayside Blue
01-12-2009, 20:38
Getting Expensive (not by bottle) but numbers :wack:
Following the recommendation on this thread... Isle of Jura Superstition - 43%
http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-2820.aspx
And also... Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban - 46%
http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-7066.aspx
Free nosing glass with it at the moment :wack: my ISO wine tasting glasses are a bit big for whisky :wack:
And (though I really should stop posting bourbon whiskey on this whisky thread)... L & G Woodford Reserve - 43.2%
http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-1251.aspx
Used to hate it! I don't know what it is but as I’ve got 'older' (24 :wack:) now. You appreciate so much more. Like I'm pretty good (poncy) on my wines now and I’m great at cooking.
And with whisky it’s like drinking (appreciating) time and effort, not just the time at the distillery and the labour but the weeks of still water trickling through the ground, the oak used in the barrels that took 100+ years to grow, and thousands of years for the peat!
You have a similar thing with wine, though it’s not so many years in the making usually though it is a more ancient art refined since 4500 BC or possibly earlier :wack: compared to whisky 500 AD+
Occasionally i just like to drink it without thinking :wack: but i think you appreciate it more if you find out a bit about the distillery and the people who make it. As well as the place - they should of used wine / whisky tastings in geography class, learnt so much more about the world through looking up where the wine i'm drinking is from :wack:
I recommend this iphone app if anyone else can be bothered (sad like me) to keep notes :thumbs: Use it for my wines / whisky / bourbons & Cognac.
http://tastingnotesiphoneapp.com/
alanjuggler
01-12-2009, 20:47
woodford reserve is a very good bourbon - good call :thumbs: (i once picked up two bottles in tesco for £16 each on clearance, couldnt believe it :D )
i've been staying rather cheap recently, just a bottle of aberlour 10yr - nice to just crack open and enjoy without feeling bad about the price :D
Bayside Blue
01-12-2009, 21:49
Not a bad idea :thumbs: in my blabbing above i should of meantioned its like drinking money as well as history :wack:
just tried Johnnie Black and liked it. Is blended whiskys just wrong?!
Actual_Ben_Taylor
21-12-2009, 20:47
Ok, a few recent additions so the collection now looks like this:
18yo Bunnahabhain
18yo Chivas Regal
10yo Jura
Jura Origin
Jura Superstition
Glenmorangie Sherry Cask Reserve
:)
One of of my xmas pressies was Jack Daniels Single Barrel. It has that smoky flavour of JD but is A LOT smoother.:D
Actual_Ben_Taylor
25-12-2009, 23:41
I got a 12yo Auchentoshan and a 12yo Glenfiddich :D
Got some 12yo Chivas Regal on the go at the moment. Not the greatest of Whiskys, tastes like a stonger JD, but I didn't buy it so I can't complain. :thumbs: :D
Bleugh...scotch
Try one of these:
Bushmills 18 year single
Bushmills Black Bush blended
Yamazaki 12 year single
Hakushu 12 year single
Tyrconnell 15 year single
Actual_Ben_Taylor
26-12-2009, 11:04
Bleugh...scotch
Try one of these:
Bushmills 18 year single
Bushmills Black Bush blended
Yamazaki 12 year single
Hakushu 12 year single
Tyrconnell 15 year single
Have had Yamazaki before and found it pretty rough for a 12yo malt. Wouldn't buy it again
The 12 is one of my favourites, found it very smooth when I had it
Cant believe no one has mentioned this, not cheap though! A customer gave me a present of one a few months back ........ Couldnt believe it :eek: :)
http://www.classicwhiskey.com/whiskey/midleton.htm
Bayside Blue
31-03-2010, 22:43
Have Buffalo Trace Straight Bourbon and Jim Beam Rye Whiskey now to add to my collection. I'm really digging some of the American Stuff. Need to buy a replacement bottle of Bulleit soon. Kitchen isn't going to be big enough to store them soon!
Also have some Bundaberg Rum now...Biggest let down ever, its disgusting! Those Aussies don't know what they are talking about. Must be blind patriotism. :wack:
Laphroaig 10 y/o and Isle of Jura superstition remain my favourites though. Laphroaig is as peaty as you like :D even keep some spring water in the frige now. :ghey: Cutting the whiskeys really does make a difference. used to hate doing it but its grown on me. Also have a glenmorangie nosing glass like my ponsy wine tasting glasses
Can't beat a bit fire in your throat and stomach after a hard day at work. The aroma and taste of a good whisky. It takes away the future, takes away the past. I think it focuses the mind (upto a point :wack: ) where it's just you and the glass. provides some time for inward reflection.
I think i have a drink for every mood now. :wack: Whether it's a glass of fine pinot noir for socialising or whisky for me time. i'd like to ad im not an alcy either :wack: I think since i got into this wine and whisky tasting lark i actually drink far less but savor and enjoy each drink more. :thumbs:
AshT_200
31-03-2010, 23:13
Can't beat a bit fire in your throat and stomach after a hard day at work. The aroma and taste of a good whisky. It takes away the future, takes away the past. I think it focuses the mind (upto a point :wack: ) where it's just you and the glass. provides some time for inward reflection.
That's what I thought, would come have dinner, pour a glass and sit down in front of the TV, by the end of the night, I'd be down to the label if it was a new bottle.... ok on occassion, but when it starts to get every night I thought it may have become a problem..... So just stopped
Haven't had a drop of malt for as long as I can remember..... last year sometime.... my favourite at the time was probably Laphroaig Quarter Cask, but if I were to buy anothr bottle now, I'd probably pop along to the Malt Whiskey appreciation society in Hatton garden and get a single cask malt.... costs a bit more, but far more a unique flavour. Was about £80 for a 35cl bottle of 31 year old single cask Laphroiag when I last got some, but no other malt that I have tasted has come close to comparing with it.
Edit: Hmm looking back over this thread, seems like it wasn't so long ago.. a while before christmas though.
I got a 12yo Auchentoshan
Still my favourite :nod:
Canadian Club mmmmmmmmmmmmmm but not a true scoth as its blended:nod:
--Lorien--
30-06-2010, 17:03
Bumpy Bump...
I just bought a bottle of Nikka 'From the Barrel' after being reccomended it as a fairly cheap blended whisky.. anyone tried it and can report back?
Hope I have not wasted my cash, but the bottle looks cool if nothing else :wack:
I dont know if it has been mentioned or not. Macallen 10 years is amazing, but even better but more expensive is the 15 years.
I love the stuff.
Actual_Ben_Taylor
30-06-2010, 17:11
Recent additions:
Jura Diurachs' Own
Macallan Whisky Makers Edition
Glenlivet Nadurra
--Lorien--
02-07-2010, 13:14
Bumpy Bump...
I just bought a bottle of Nikka 'From the Barrel' after being reccomended it as a fairly cheap blended whisky.. anyone tried it and can report back?
Hope I have not wasted my cash, but the bottle looks cool if nothing else :wack:
Just in case anyone is interested! :)
I think the Nikka is superb! Fruity, powerful and has a bit of a Port nose to it. The taste chucks in a load more sugary fruit and a bit of spice but it is busting with flavour especially if you add a dash of water. I reccomend, and the bottle really is cool :thumbs:
I need whisky right now, LOTS of it :wack:
Have had Yamazaki before and found it pretty rough for a 12yo malt. Wouldn't buy it again
Is it that bad Ben? Just got given a bottle so I've been all smiley! But now I'm :( lol
FYI peeps, Tescos have big reductions on most single malts at the mo........stuff like Glenlivet French oak reserve down to £26~!!!!
BOWMORE 18 Year Old
http://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/product.asp?pf_id=0010000031928
makes my legs not work. Tassssstyyy.
jameson's special reserve 12 year :smitten:
if you have the money for it, Jonny walker Blue Label, have to really convince the mrs to let me but another bottle :whip:
at our wedding in scotland in october the hotel had a whiskey bar, i sampled a hell if a lot of them just wish i could remember which ones they were, do remember one of them costing about £8.00 for a single , was proper nice tho :D
Ihave a bottle of the Jamesons, that is good stuff. I would like to try the blue label, I'm a fan of the Black one.
I;m getting into my whiskeys
nearly through a bottle of black and white a client bought for me. Its nice with water but I prefer the single malts
Bought a few miniatures from tesco last week including Tallisker and Dalwhinnie etc
The Talisker was not nice in my opinion the other were nice though
Been a while ;)
So my whisky collection of late looked a bit like this:
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk301/arryR32/Picture014-4.jpg
As you can see, some were getting a little low. So combined 'duty free' shopping from Le Mans and a small trip to Glasgow gave me an opportunity to replenish supplies. I greet you with a wall of whisky :D
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk301/arryR32/Picture017-4.jpg
Caol Ila Distillers Edition
Talisker Distillers Edition
Auchentoshan Select
Aberlour 12 to compliment the 10 already in the collection.
Should keep me going for another couple of weeks ;)
AshT_200
10-07-2011, 12:48
I'm not a great lover of Jack Daniels, but have just consumed a whole bottle...........
Cooking a Chilli!!!!!!:wack:
marko14a
27-07-2011, 16:04
Ooh can I join in? I don't have many Whiskies yet, mainly American stuff but some single malts which are growing on me.
My shelf looks like this:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/mk6mark/IMAG0236.jpg
Plain JD
JD Single Barrel
JD Gentleman Jack
Bulleit Bourbon
Makers Mark
Woodford Reserve
Knob Creek
Talisker
Yamazaki
And other non whiskey port and erm Jagermeister :wack:
Actual_Ben_Taylor
27-07-2011, 16:13
I picked up a bottle of Caol Ila Cask Strength the other week.
Its a rather hefty 61.6% ABV :wack: I think that will take some damping down!!
I picked up a bottle of Caol Ila Cask Strength the other week.
Its a rather hefty 61.6% ABV :wack: I think that will take some damping down!!
I'd have bloody well thought so, that'll see to you man :wack:
Gotta say I've been a bit disappointed with the distillers edition. Don't think I'd buy it again :no:
Ooh can I join in? I don't have many Whiskies yet, mainly American stuff but some single malts which are growing on me.
My shelf looks like this:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/mk6mark/IMAG0236.jpg
Plain JD
JD Single Barrel
JD Gentleman Jack
Bulleit Bourbon
Makers Mark
Woodford Reserve
Knob Creek
Talisker
Yamazaki
And other non whiskey port and erm Jagermeister :wack:
Nice work :) Now to get you some proper stuff :D
Thinking about taking some of my collection to awesomefest but since that didn't go so well at Le Mans last year, hmmmmmmms
marko14a
27-07-2011, 16:36
I'm unsure of what to go for next. The Talisker is nice, but strong for a noob :ghey:
The Yamazaki is gorgeous, I could drink that until I fell over!
I'm unsure of what to go for next. The Talisker is nice, but strong for a noob :ghey:
Could always go more middling, try something like Jura Superstition and see if those sorts of flavours suit you. I'm good with all sorts so I don't mind the strength of something like Tali.
Gazwould
27-07-2011, 21:40
Its been a long time since Ive had the Yamazaki :smitten:, its never on offer due to the long import miles :(
If you can get a good single malt 70 cl for £20 you are doing well.
I found on offer under £21, "Monkey Shoulder," a David Stewart spin off, Malt master for Glenfiddich and Balvenie for nearly 50 years.
A great all rounder.
marko14a
27-07-2011, 21:57
I've never seen a good single malt that cheap. The yamazaki was £28 in rythmn n booze. They always seem to have a good selection of obscure whiskies.
I've been trying to ignore this thread for too long!
Dewars is really nice. I've got two big bottles at home and it's lovely stuff. Hints of Vanilla, chocolate in it. It's my favourite at the moment...
Jonny Wilkinson
28-07-2011, 13:45
I've never seen a good single malt that cheap. The yamazaki was £28 in rythmn n booze. They always seem to have a good selection of obscure whiskies.
Speyside from Tesco - £18
Its a good East coast malt, typically Speyside.
If you like Old Pulteney, Balvenie, Glenlivet, Dalwhinnie, Dimple, Glenfiddich et al I don't think you'd be disappointed with it.
Its not quite the same quality but it is half the price.
...and a note to all you "waterers". Drop a couple of cubes of ice in the glass first then pour the whisky slowly over the ice instead of watering it down. It will take the rough edge off it without diluting the taste (unless you leave the ice to melt of course :wack:)
--Lorien--
01-08-2011, 17:31
Browsing this thread always sends me to the Drink Shop!
I just bought a bottle of 12 year old Ancnoc to add to the collection. Will update once it arrives and I have had chance to taste!
Django67
01-08-2011, 17:39
In honour of my Welsh roots, I'm drinking Penderyn at the moment. I had a bottle when it was first launched and it wasn't quite there yet, but the latest stuff is lovely - very much a lowland style, very smooth and sweet. :smitten:
alanjuggler
04-08-2011, 12:01
In honour of my Welsh roots, I'm drinking Penderyn at the moment. I had a bottle when it was first launched and it wasn't quite there yet, but the latest stuff is lovely - very much a lowland style, very smooth and sweet. :smitten:
if it's improved, I might try it again - I tried it 5 years ago and I wasn't impressed for the price. :no:
Browsing this thread always sends me to the Drink Shop!
I just bought a bottle of 12 year old Ancnoc to add to the collection. Will update once it arrives and I have had chance to taste!
Ancnoc is a nice one - easy to drink, quite 'light' - you don't need to fiddle with it at all.
I've not been drinking much whisky recently - but was given a bottle of bourbon (woodford reserve :smitten: ) and have recently opened my bottle of hennessy XO - so far been restraining myself from having any more though :wack: :D
Django67
04-08-2011, 12:22
hennessy XO
Now you are talking. Nothing, but nothing beats a good cognac and Hennesy XO is a personal fave. :smitten::smitten::smitten:
--Lorien--
10-08-2011, 18:08
Hello SXOC Whiskey club! :sxoc:
Thought I would open the AnCnoc 12 year tonight and have a drink after work. I figured I would let you know what I reckon to it.
I think everyone needs to try this, in my opinion its super accessible, really clean but has quite a peppery element to it especially on the finish. I couldn't get any peaty taste and I got very little smoky flavour out of it, I think that makes it very smooth indeed!
It's bloody good! :thumbs:
marko14a
10-08-2011, 18:19
Now you are talking. Nothing, but nothing beats a good cognac and Hennesy XO is a personal fave. :smitten::smitten::smitten:
I have never tried Cognac :o
What is it like?
Actual_Ben_Taylor
10-08-2011, 19:41
Hello SXOC Whiskey club! :sxoc:
Thought I would open the AnCnoc 12 year tonight and have a drink after work. I figured I would let you know what I reckon to it.
I think everyone needs to try this, in my opinion its super accessible, really clean but has quite a peppery element to it especially on the finish. I couldn't get any peaty taste and I got very little smoky flavour out of it, I think that makes it very smooth indeed!
It's bloody good! :thumbs:
Agreed, good everyday whisky that :-)
Gazwould
10-08-2011, 20:06
I have never tried Cognac :o
What is it like?
Lovely, not as complex as whisky.
For me it has to be a Remy Martin Champagne Cognac :smitten:
Jura superstition
Bunnahabhain.
Added a Balvenie doublewood 12 to the collection. DOn't think I'll be opening it for a while though, got too many to go on the shelf now.
Gazwould
11-08-2011, 10:14
Awesome 1 that, Id sum it up as "delicate."
The Balvenie Signature is no where as good.
--Lorien--
11-08-2011, 13:12
My next purchases will probably be Scottish blends I reckon, I don't have any in my collection at all. The Ballantines 17 got a tremendous review in the 2011 Whisky Bible! Has anyone tried it and can corroborate?
AshT_200
11-08-2011, 22:23
Glenfiddich have several special editions out. 1 that caught my eye but not tried it is a 14 year old
Dave270R
11-08-2011, 22:31
I tend to like my Speysides the most. Glenfarclas, Benriach and Macallan are personal favorites.
Also like Cragganmore, Talisker, Singleton, Bunnahabain, Glenfiddich Caoran reserve, Glenmorangie.
Not a big fan of heavy smoke or peat though.
Jonny Wilkinson
12-08-2011, 09:10
I tend to like my Speysides the most. Glenfarclas, Benriach and Macallan are personal favorites.
Also like Cragganmore, Talisker, Singleton, Bunnahabain, Glenfiddich Caoran reserve, Glenmorangie.
Not a big fan of heavy smoke or peat though.
Try Old Pulteney (sp? ) and Balvenie if you like Speysides. Also, as I said above, the Tesco Speyside takes some beating as an everyday snifter at £18 a bottle. :thumbs:
Actual_Ben_Taylor
11-11-2011, 20:37
Some recent additions:
Monkey Shoulder
Tobermory 10
Dalmore 15
The Glenlivet 15 French Oak Reserve
Monkey Shoulder - I really like this! Ok so its a blend, but its drinks very very nicely. If you're not really a whisky drinker and want to give it a try then this is something I would definitely recommend.
Tobermory 10 - Its a classic, love it
Dalmore 15 - Not convinced. Its nice enough but its a bit heavy for my tastes.
Glenlivet 15 - Not as nice as the 18... But very drinkable
Good work.
I think I'm gonna crack onto a dram or two tonight actually, in that kind of mood.
Fake Ben Taylor
11-11-2011, 20:46
Some recent additions:
Monkey Shoulder
Tobermory 10
Dalmore 15
The Glenlivet 15 French Oak Reserve
Monkey Shoulder - I really like this! Ok so its a blend, but its drinks very very nicely. If you're not really a whisky drinker and want to give it a try then this is something I would definitely recommend.
Tobermory 10 - Its a classic, love it
Dalmore 15 - Not convinced. Its nice enough but its a bit heavy for my tastes.
Glenlivet 15 - Not as nice as the 18... But very drinkable
Hannah and I have just got a bottle of monkey shoulder for the 'booze chest' at home :nod:
was drinking it at a wedding and its bloody lovely!!
Actual_Ben_Taylor
11-11-2011, 20:49
I wouldn't have bothered with it if I hadn't read about it in the '100 whiskys to try before you die' book (excellent book btw). Very glad I did, definitely one to buy again.
Fake Ben Taylor
11-11-2011, 20:53
I wouldn't have bothered with it if I hadn't read about it in the '100 whiskys to try before you die' book (excellent book btw). Very glad I did, definitely one to buy again.
we were drawn to the attractive bottle tbh :o
marko14a
11-11-2011, 21:02
I'm resisting the urge to place a silly bid tomorrow:
http://www.morphets.co.uk/BidCat/detail.asp?SaleRef=121111&LotRef=89
Jonny Wilkinson
12-11-2011, 11:57
Tescos have got Old Poulteney at £22 a bottle and Balvenie Double Wood at £23 at the moment.
They had Glenlivet 12 yr old at £20 a couple of weeks ago.
All good every day drinkers that are normally closer to £30-35 a bottle.
Cool
last month they were doing jura superstition for £20 :) I went through 3 bottles :eek:
Fake Ben Taylor
16-11-2011, 10:27
thought id try out the new whiskey specialist thats opened in Beverley.....a really good selection! :nod:
not the cheapest, but not expensive either so im happy :D came away last night with a proper whiskey glass, a bottle of jura origin and some cigars :smitten:
really enjoy whiskey and always drink it on holiday, wierdly its never occured to me to get some in at home and enjoy it there too :wack:
got just monkey shoulder and jura origin on the go atm, and bought the book ABT recommended '101 whiskeys to try before you die'.
next purchase withh be a bottle of cutty sark - demolished a few bottles in a local bar years ago when on holiday in greece and it was lovely :nod:
another converted member here :wave:
marko14a
16-11-2011, 11:04
I keep seeing Jura Origin in the local co-op. What is it like?
I'm also goint to get a bottle of Penny Packer Bourbon next week. Apparently that tastes far better than the £16 price suggests.
Actual_Ben_Taylor
16-11-2011, 11:12
I keep seeing Jura Origin in the local co-op. What is it like?
I'm also goint to get a bottle of Penny Packer Bourbon next week. Apparently that tastes far better than the £16 price suggests.
The Origin is alright, but not a patch on the Superstition IMO
orgin was good for £15 a bottle (regular tesco offer) but as said Superstition is..... super :)
AshT_200
16-11-2011, 21:32
I haven't had a drop in months:confused:
Probably a good thing though:wack:
Howdy!
I want to purchase a fine single malt. It's in memory of someone so I'd like it to be something special that will last a long time.
Not sure on the budget, probably ~£100? I guess that'd be alright.
The price isn't something I want to be the deciding factor. I'd rather something nice, smooth, tasty and enjoyable. I guess it's hard to know without sampling? The last (and only full bottle) single malt I had was the 18yr old Glenlivet which I found to be nice. :nod:
Any ideas?
Howdy!
I want to purchase a fine single malt. It's in memory of someone so I'd like it to be something special that will last a long time.
Any ideas? Not sure what to budget but could I get something really nice for <£100?
Yeah £100 should more than cover a very decent bottle :)
Who's actually going to drink it? You? Any preference on tastes?
Yeah, it's mainly for myself, I've edited the post since you quoted it.
I quite liked the 18yr old Glenlivet if that's anything to go by?
I want something special, that's all. Nothing overly powering, taste wise; something that the chap who passed away would have appreciated. :)
Silly question: whisky should last a fair while once opened? The last bottle wasn't open long enough to find out. :wack:
Ardbeg Uigeadail if you can find it. It's a little peaty on the afters but you won't taste a better Whisky for the price.
Single malts don't deteriorate over time so long as they are topped / capped.
Fake Ben Taylor
25-12-2011, 19:06
I just got a bottle of macallan 10yr for Xmas which is bloody lovely and extremely drinkable!!!
Ardbeg Uigeadail if you can find it.
Word.
http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/ardbeg-uigeadail-whisky/?utm_content=ardbeg-uigeadail-whisky&utm_source=database&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=mom_base_1
That one^?
Sounds divine. :nod: I read one review that said one should build up to it rather than drink it as a n00b though?
Edit -
What a beautiful whisky. This is not a beginners dram, try this once you've tried your blends, lowlands and mastered Laphroaig. Uigeadail also leads you into becoming a sherryhead, truly interesting indeed...
You can always cut it a bit, spring water.
I wish someone had put that in my stocking.
Are we agreed that it will be hard to beat it?
Should I get some proper whisky tumblers too?
Are we agreed that it will be hard to beat it?
Should I get some proper whisky tumblers too?
Proper whisky glasses just make the experience all the better IMO.
It's hard to beat as a deal but it's just up to you what you want. What sort of whisky have you drunk and what do you feel comfortable with?
Hardly a credible list:
Chivas Regal, JD, Famous Grouse, Teachers etc - not so keen.
Tullamore Dew - couldn't really drink it on its own.
Dimple - liked!
Glenlivet 12 yr - wasn't that keen on, it's been a while since I had it but, from what I remember, I found it a bit odd.
Glenlivet 18 yr - was a few years after the 12 yr old and most recent, I loved it. :nod:
Can't remember which others I have tried, but probably not many more. Anything on the same level as the 18 yr Glen' would be perfect. I'd like something on the next level, if that makes sense.
The Ardbeg does sound nice though, hints of coffee, caramel. Not sure on peat though. Is the 18 yr Glen' peaty?
What about the Glenlivet 21 yr old?
http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/the-glenlivet-archive-21-year-old-whisky/
Fake Ben Taylor
25-12-2011, 21:50
I think you need to try a few first :)
Good idea.
Do you know of any places that sell packs of samples?
Fake Ben Taylor
25-12-2011, 21:55
Whiskey exchange, the whiskey shop for two places both online
marko14a
26-12-2011, 22:52
I got given a bottle of Lagavulin 16yo for Xmas which I have just cracked open. My god that's a nice drink. :smitten:
EDIT - and it has made me wonder: how does a distillery have the foresight and business confidence to think, yeah we'll keep these few barrels separate and sell them as a special edition in 25 years? (In the case of Talisker say)
Got me a bottle of jura prophecy of the Mrs for Christmas, cracked it last night and its very tasty :)
Jonny Wilkinson
27-12-2011, 18:04
In my experience, you should look to find an area of Scotland that makes whisky you like and move around that area.
Glenlivet is an East Coast whisky - specifically a Speyside whisky. They tend to be smooth and easy with a hint of spice (some more than others).
The better quality ones are well balanced and can be drunk without dilution nor cooling (i.e. no ice, no water).
If you like a smooth honey initial taste with a spicy, almost cinnamon aftertaste, 21yr old Old Pulteney is a good bet.
If you want smoother than smooth, Balvenie 21yr old is as smooth as a babby's bum. It simply melts away in your mouth. I know its frowned upon but I like to pour it over ice and drink it cool - it simply slithers down your throat. Mmmmm...
The West Coast whiskies tend to be much more of an acquired taste. Try something like Laphroaig and see if you like it.
They tend to be less subtle and, to my mind, more for the sort of people who like to eat hot curry rather than those, like me, who can pick the ingredients out of a decent meal.
Don't know if this helps...
Jonny Wilkinson
27-12-2011, 18:05
EDIT - and it has made me wonder: how does a distillery have the foresight and business confidence to think, yeah we'll keep these few barrels separate and sell them as a special edition in 25 years? (In the case of Talisker say)
They taste it and say "That's gonna get better. :nod:" so they keep it. ;)
Spot on Jonny! Being a Whisky n00b I wasn't aware that local distilleries would have similar tastes, makes sense though!
Annoyingly I can't find any samples of any that people are mentioned so I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet.
Old Pulteney seems a fair choice, given its description and in comparison with the 18yr old Glenlivet. Have you sampled both, Jonny?
Regarding the ice/water thing it seems to be personal preference really, I've read on a few sites that a few drops of water really does open up some of the whiskys.
Jonny Wilkinson
30-12-2011, 11:13
Spot on Jonny! Being a Whisky n00b I wasn't aware that local distilleries would have similar tastes, makes sense though!
Annoyingly I can't find any samples of any that people are mentioned so I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet.
Old Pulteney seems a fair choice, given its description and in comparison with the 18yr old Glenlivet. Have you sampled both, Jonny?
Regarding the ice/water thing it seems to be personal preference really, I've read on a few sites that a few drops of water really does open up some of the whiskys.
I have had bottles of both.
I have Balvenie Doublewood (12 yr old), Old Pulteney (12 yr old) and Glenlivet (12 yr old) in my decanters as regular drinkers plus a few other more unusual ones at the back of the cabinet for when I fancy something different. A get through about 2 bottles a month but I don't drink beer or wine unless I can't get whisky. :o
Fake Ben Taylor
30-12-2011, 15:00
I have had bottles of both.
I have Balvenie Doublewood (12 yr old), Old Pulteney (12 yr old) and Glenlivet (12 yr old) in my decanters as regular drinkers plus a few other more unusual ones at the back of the cabinet for when I fancy something different. A get through about 2 bottles a month but I don't drink beer or wine unless I can't get whisky. :o
i got a bottle of balvenie signature 12yr for xmas off my dad - very nice! not as smooth as the macallan 10yr fine oak but very very nice, more toffee notes on the aftertaste which is :smitten:
for a n00b i would highly recommend the macallan signature - amazing to drink and no need for ice or water.
marko14a
02-02-2012, 13:29
My latest addition:
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421768_10150576327308970_592528969_9368256_1845600 150_n.jpg
I was also given a part bottle of Rowans Creek bourbon to try. That's good stuff!
http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-1190.aspx
quite enjoing a slurp of bushmills with the college work atm
Fake Ben Taylor
02-02-2012, 23:17
My latest addition:
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421768_10150576327308970_592528969_9368256_1845600 150_n.jpg
I was also given a part bottle of Rowans Creek bourbon to try. That's good stuff!
http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-1190.aspx
i was drinking that over xmas mixed with ginger beer - lovely!
Jonny Wilkinson
09-02-2012, 08:57
I bought a bottle of 18yr old Speyside from Tescos last week for £20.
Its very good. :nod: Not in an amazing, stand-out, ooooo-that's-different kind of way but in a slips-down-nicely way and definitely on a par with your Balvenies and the like and better than a 12-y-o Glenlivet IMO.
Tesco seem to have stopped their unbranded 12yr old, dropped the price of the most popular branded Speysides to £20 (in December) then oiked the price on them back up to £30-35 (now) and slid this new one in at £20.
Worth a punt though if you like Speyside whiskies.
shane_evans
09-02-2012, 09:58
The other bourbon whiskey that was nice is gentlemen jack. one of JD family .
marko14a
24-02-2012, 18:48
Another new one for me. Bought by Holly as a wedding present. (I've landed a good one!)
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/431357_10150643860183970_592528969_9547110_6450657 6_n.jpg
One of only 6400 bottles ever made apparently. Should I drink it? :scratchchin:
I also got bought a bottle of glenmorangie original. Which is being drunk now! Not a strong tasting whisky that.
Jonny Wilkinson
25-02-2012, 14:04
Glenmorangie is always very wishy-washy I think. Easy to drink neat with no ice though. :indiff:
I've tasted a couple of Oban's that my Dad and brother have had and I thought they were quite a nice whisky - I imagine they are a VERY nice whisky if you like that West Coast taste. I find WC whiskies a bit earthy for my tastes.
Given that's a pretty expensive limited edition bottle, I guess you should treat yourself to it every now and again. If you had a snifter every anniversary it would last you 25 years and maybe she could buy you another bottle for your Silver Anniversary :D
Trying a new one tonight - Aberfeldy 12 yo. Went to Dublin on a rugby bash a couple of weeks ago and managed to get a bottle from the airport cheap ish. £25 for a litre, which beats the £28 or so for 70cl it retails at online quite nicely.
Anyway, it's pretty good, very well balanced - not too smoky, not too peaty, and is a bit honey / citrus on the after taste. It's decent.
Jonny Wilkinson
08-03-2012, 09:15
I've gone off Tesco now :( They stopped the 18yr old Speyside for £20, put in a 12 yr old Speyside for £26 (which is still nice but £26 :eek: ) and a very unimpressive Highland 12 yr old at £18.
They also seem to have stopped stocking Balvenie and Glenlivet of any kind.
Boooo.
Old Pulteney is at £21 in asda at the min - quite tasty with a sort of honey hint to it :)
Jonny Wilkinson
09-03-2012, 09:04
Old Pulteney is at £21 in asda at the min - quite tasty with a sort of honey hint to it :)
I shall call in to Asda on my way home then. :thumbs: Thanks for the tip. That's a very good price.
Gazwould
09-03-2012, 11:52
Just finished mine, its on the :thumbs: long list.
In the midnight hour - she cries more, more, more....... With a-
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/LoxyLoveMachine/Review/20120314_110638.jpg
:D
Birthday prescent of the mrs, lets see if its as good as they say :)
marko14a
14-03-2012, 13:11
Report back how good it is. I'm always open to expanding my Bourbon horizons! :D
Its smooth and light, almost like a "classy" gentleman Jack :thumbs:
I can see why it was so popular :)
Jonny Wilkinson
16-03-2012, 19:41
It was my last day on my current contract today and the guys bought me a leaving pressie.... :eek:
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc85/jzwilkinson/other/P1010022.jpg
Going to have a sip later when I've collected my eldest from dance class. :)
That's hullova leaving pressie
I've just bought a Balvenie Signature 12 - puts me to shame :o
S13 EATER
16-03-2012, 22:04
i don't like whiskey but we had a bottle of grants special edition the other week,it had a blue lable, it was aged in sherry vats, it was really smooth.
AshT_200
16-03-2012, 22:41
Think an SXOC visit to here is in order :)
http://www.smws.co.uk/venues/19_Greville_Street,_London
Jonny Wilkinson
17-03-2012, 09:55
I tried the Glenrothes last night and Oh my God ! It is unbelievable.
Like smoking sweet chillis through a honey filled bong ! :smitten:
How I am going to go back to drinking regular after that I don't know :(
It sort of warms your mouth with a sweet taste on your tongue like its melting with just a hint of a smokiness afterwards but absolutely no afterburn as it goes down your throat.
I'm going to find it soooo hard to ration that so it lasts but what lovely problem to have :)
Ash, I'd definitely be up for a visit to that whisky house. :thumbs:
Jonny Wilkinson
23-04-2012, 20:10
Tonight I will be mostly drinking....
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc85/jzwilkinson/Untitled.jpg
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