Whiskey advice please
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Agreed, I'm a fan of both.Chunkers1980 wrote:Laphroig all the way.
10 year old.
Quarter Cask (48% abv)
Cask Strength (57% abv)
I've tried (had a bottle) of nearly all people are talking about here, but keep coming back to Laphroig for its value and taste as a bottle can be had for £25.
If money was no object I'd drink Lagavullin a lot more - but that's nearly £40 a bottle and to me it's not worth the difference over Laphroig.
I'm also a Friend of Laphroig and am only 10 points away from my Dram Crystal glass.
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they both look to be at the opposite ends of the spectrum of what i think i would enjoy. i might try and find some for a taster though and see wht they are like.0
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sheepsteeth wrote:so water is acceptable practice? i wonder if that would have removed the harshness i tasted but left the flavours responsible for the aromas i liked?
YES!
I find that water does improve the taste, it also makes it less harsh, don't just put water in to the whisky, rinse the clean glass with water, tip the water out so a few drops remain in the glass and around the inners then just add your fav whisky.
If you read the little tag/bottle carrier in most whiskies water is recommened by most experts, I find the above the best way, then you never get more than you want and ruin your dram.
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Chunkers1980 wrote:sheepsteeth wrote:so water is acceptable practice? i wonder if that would have removed the harshness i tasted but left the flavours responsible for the aromas i liked?
YES!
I find that water does improve the taste, it also makes it less harsh, don't just put water in to the whisky, rinse the clean glass with water, tip the water out so a few drops remain in the glass and around the inners then just add your fav whisky.
If you read the little tag/bottle carrier in most whiskies water is recommened by most experts, I find the above the best way, then you never get more than you want and ruin your dram.
Makes it go a little further too...
i had started drinking with water and it really does change the behaviour of the drink. as you mention, it is advised to drink with water, even on the distillery websites.0 -
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Chunkers1980 wrote:
see, that sounds right up my street, i might have to keep an eye out for some0 -
Oh yeah, strokes for folks and all that.
Whishy is defo an aquired taste. I hated the smoke from Laphroig and liked the sweet honey from Balvenie/Glenmorangie, now am completely the reverse. Weird.
You only really know once you've had a few 1/3 bottle sessions on them!0 -
it is the honey and syrupy flavour anf feel of the glenmorangie that i really like so i will definately have to look out for the balvennie as it sounds ideal.0
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There are a few expressions of that - I think the one you need to look for is the 12yo Double Wood.0
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Ha! I usually have one to gently start the night, one at the end before bed (with the gallong of water) and stick to jack and coke/beers inbetween.Chunkers1980 wrote:Oh yeah, strokes for folks and all that.
Whishy is defo an aquired taste. I hated the smoke from Laphroig and liked the sweet honey from Balvenie/Glenmorangie, now am completely the reverse. Weird.
You only really know once you've had a few 1/3 bottle sessions on them!SOLD!0 -
rowlers wrote:
My Fav! Also like Knob Creak.CraigXXL wrote:Also don't discount the American Brands of Whisky and Bourbons such Wild Turkey, Woodfords and Maker's Mark which are all very enjoyable.
Currently drinking a bottle of Isle of Jura Malt, on off at the local Super for £17ish a bottle - very nice too!
Totally agree with the Knob Creek. Very smooth for a bourbon whiskey. As for malts my total favourite is Bunnahabhain (pronounced bun-a-hav-in) a really smooth slightly peaty Islay malt. Nice!0 -
after trying some in a pub not long ago i finally go round to buying some johnny walker black label.
it is so delicious it would make your head spin, the folk who dislike blends should give it a go with an open mind.
cheap at he moment too at only 22 quid from tescos.0 -
I'm not a fan of blends, however I've only ever tried the cheap and nasty stuff. ie My Mum's gone and bought me some god aweful 'Tescos Scotch Whisky' for my Birthday which I'm sure will be rancid I'll drink it anyway.
£22, might give that a whirl...It takes as much courage to have tried and failed as it does to have tried and succeeded.
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i figured if its good enough for the queen, its good enough for me, it really is lovely0
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My dad drinks Jamesons 12 yo, but someone gave him a bottle of Bells 10 yo, and he's not moaning.... i dont think he's to fussy! I like bikes and stuff0
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Joe_Pineapples wrote:Highland Park single malt.
It's a king amongst whiskies.
Incidentally, a whiskey is Irish and a whisky is Scottish.
Couldn't agree more. For under £30, nothing beats HP. Fantastic whisky.Fortes fortuna adiuvat.0 -
Nice necro...
Anyway, japanese whisky. Seriously, some of it is really good.
Nikka Yoichi 15yo
Suntory Yamazaki 12yo
Ginkgo (blend)
Are well worth the money. Oh and just before people start thinking I'm mad, they also share their shelf currently with...
Glenmorangie Extremely Rare 18yo
Laphroaig Triple Wood
Bunnahabhain Darach Ur
Macallan Fine Oak 15yo
My favourite however is probably Lagavulin 16yo, which I'm sadly out of.0 -
Hmmmmm...
Have you tried Avgas..?
Or paint stripper?
Or fire water?
All MUCH better tasting the whisky / whiskey. Boo-yah mofo
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HMMMM Avgas! my favourite!I like bikes and stuff0
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Boo-yah mofo
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sheepsteeth wrote:Whiskey advice please
Buy some.
the rules are as follows:
you will not go wrong if it..
is scottish
is single malt
I personally am an islay man, however those who don't like as much peat/dirt/tcp may prefer a speyside or lowland.
don't go mucking about with blends unless you are making cocktails.Whenever I see an adult on a bicycle, I believe in the future of the human race.
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cee wrote:sheepsteeth wrote:Whiskey advice please
don't go mucking about with blends unless you are making cocktails.
see, ive heard this but i swear the black label i bought is more delicious than any of the other whiskeys i have ever tried.
my shelf currently contains:
black label
jamesons
jamesons 12 yo
auchentoshan classic
glenmorangie
next to be bought will be 12yo glenfiddich and a bushmills single malt.
i really want to try some aberlour as it sounds like something i would like.0 -
okay, so taking you a step further in the big d whisky drinking adventure, i left you in this position:big d wrote:my shelf currently contains:
black label
jamesons
jamesons 12 yo
auchentoshan classic
glenmorangie
the shelf now also contains glenfiddich 12yo which i know is a bit cliche but honestly, it is delicious, i figure the reason it is available everywhere (and im certain is the reason most whisky snobs dont like it) is because it is so delicious.
it also includes a bottle of abelour 10yo which is bleeding well gorgeous and only 17 quid from the co-op at the moment, what an absolute steal!!0 -
I like a bit of Glenfiddich, it is just a nice whisky to drink. I don't think I've had abelour, however, for that price I think it's worth a try!It takes as much courage to have tried and failed as it does to have tried and succeeded.
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Jimbob_no5 wrote:Bowmore 18year old
I got absolutely w*nkered on Bowmore about 7 or 8 Christmas's ago.
When I woke up about 3 days later... :?
Anyways, I'm sad to say it really put me off Whisky, even to this day I can even smell it without feeling like I'm gonna hurl.
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Islay malts for me: they're a bit 'marmite' as they are all pretty distinctive - smokey, peaty type tastes. Favourite is Lagavullin, or else Arbeg is good. Try Laphroaig if you're feeling brave or have a bad throat."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0
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i don't see many mentions for Glenlivet 18 y
its the bomb.....!!0
