Whisky

[TiffToff88]

Went with this one after a lot of deliberation. I was going to wait until the weekend to crack it open but given what's going on with the club today I had to get started on it tonight 😂

Edited 21 March 2024 by TiffToff88

[MPH]

16 hours ago, TiffToff88 said:

Went with this one after a lot of deliberation. I was going to wait until the weekend to crack it open but given what's going on with the club today I had to get started on it tonight 😂

 

considering this was your last post for the night, we can assume it was a success?

[foxfanazer]

Had a lovely few whiskys in Scotland. This one in particular was beautiful 

[kenny]

1 hour ago, foxfanazer said:

Had a lovely few whiskys in Scotland. This one in particular was beautiful 

Great choice.

 

We liked glengoyne 18 the best. Tomatin is an amazing colour though.

[blue blood]

On a little world tour here, from America to Scotland to Japan.

[Lako42]

Normally like the more spend stuff but got to say the Glen Marnoch Islay from Aldi is unbelievable value for money. 

 

If you like smokey, peaty but fairly sweet then give it a go 

[Trav Le Bleu]

Just bought a bottle of Mac-Talla Terra.

 

Islay, an independent bottling. So nice, it tastes smokey and sweet.

[Trav Le Bleu]

23 hours ago, foxfanazer said:

Had a lovely few whiskys in Scotland. This one in particular was beautiful 

Nice distillery, just off the A9

[Trav Le Bleu]

On 15/10/2017 at 19:49, Trav Le Bleu said:

Was wondering how many people have done distillery tours and which you thought was best? Was on holiday in Fort William last month so visited the Ben Nevis distillery, which is my 6th. I always find the videos they play at the start hugely funny, but for the wrong reasons... usually very cliché and lovingly sentimental with lots of bagpipes (the Scottish ones at least, as you'll see, I've visited two outside of Scotland).

 

These are the ones I've done...

 

Glen Ord

Tomatin

Highland Park

Ben Nevis

Jameson's

Penderyn

 

Jameson's was probably the most enjoyable tour, but they all had highlights of their own (usually the tasting).

 

 

Got to add Dalwhinnie to that list now.

[Voll Blau]

What are everyone's favourite boozers for whisky selection?

 

Not been up to Scotland much, but really love The Pot Still in Glasgow. The Bon Accord also worth a visit.

[grobyfox1990]

1 hour ago, Voll Blau said:

What are everyone's favourite boozers for whisky selection?

 

Not been up to Scotland much, but really love The Pot Still in Glasgow. The Bon Accord also worth a visit.

Every pub in the highlands. Otherwise boisdale Canary Wharf, black rock and bull in a China shop in London 

[Trav Le Bleu]

On 21/03/2024 at 19:44, TiffToff88 said:

Went with this one after a lot of deliberation. I was going to wait until the weekend to crack it open but given what's going on with the club today I had to get started on it tonight 😂

You realise you have to cut off your little finger first?

[Izzy]

I haven't drank for over 7 years but it's been a stressful week and between my Dad and I we've polished off his bottle of Glenmorangie 12 (beautiful stuff)

 

I've ordered another bottle with our Tesco food order to be delivered this evening to replace it for him, but they're out of stock and have substituted it with a Glenfiddich 15

 

He's more of a connoisseur than me so the question is, do I accept the replacement Glenfiddich in the hope it's equally as good and we enjoy it as much as the Glenmorangie, or refuse it and replace like for like from somewhere else?

 

Any expert opinions welcome

[Dr The Singh]

I only drink non chil filtered stuff.  I've got given a 18 yrs macallan by a friend.  Xmas sorted.

[Trav Le Bleu]

1 hour ago, Dr The Singh said:

I only drink non chil filtered stuff.  I've got given a 18 yrs macallan by a friend.  Xmas sorted.

Have you tried Paul John, whisky distillery in Goa. I kid not, really nice stuff 

[Dr The Singh]

3 minutes ago, Trav Le Bleu said:

Have you tried Paul John, whisky distillery in Goa. I kid not, really nice stuff 

Yeah bud, good stuff, I've got about 6 bottles of it.  Every time my dad goes to punjab he buys me a bottle

[Unabomber]

3 hours ago, Izzy said:

I haven't drank for over 7 years but it's been a stressful week and between my Dad and I we've polished off his bottle of Glenmorangie 12 (beautiful stuff)

 

I've ordered another bottle with our Tesco food order to be delivered this evening to replace it for him, but they're out of stock and have substituted it with a Glenfiddich 15

 

He's more of a connoisseur than me so the question is, do I accept the replacement Glenfiddich in the hope it's equally as good and we enjoy it as much as the Glenmorangie, or refuse it and replace like for like from somewhere else?

 

Any expert opinions welcome

I’d stick with the change personally 

[Lako42]

Been hitting the old fashioneds tonight 

[Trav Le Bleu]

Gentleman Jack is currently £20 for 70cl bottle at Tesco (with clubcard). Naturally got some.

 

Also got a bottle of Sexton Irish Whiskey, cos it came with a nice glass (I'm a sucker for a nice glass  - don't think I've got a single whisky glass that isn't either a freebie or from a distillery visit.) I'll let you know what it's like later.

[SpacedX]

On 14/12/2024 at 13:30, Izzy said:

I haven't drank for over 7 years but it's been a stressful week and between my Dad and I we've polished off his bottle of Glenmorangie 12 (beautiful stuff)

 

I've ordered another bottle with our Tesco food order to be delivered this evening to replace it for him, but they're out of stock and have substituted it with a Glenfiddich 15

 

He's more of a connoisseur than me so the question is, do I accept the replacement Glenfiddich in the hope it's equally as good and we enjoy it as much as the Glenmorangie, or refuse it and replace like for like from somewhere else?

 

Any expert opinions welcome

Certainly no "expert" but I think Glenfiddich 15 is matured in quite a unique style, with three types of casks all vatted together (custom 'solera' vat), resulting in quite a complex tasting whiskey with a fascinating nose. The Glenmorangie 12 is initially aged in bourbon barrels before being moved to cask. It has a very distinctive and accessible Highland peated flavour which you can't really go wrong with, which is why it's their flagship scotch and has won so many awards. Also, you must mean the Lasanta, but even that can be obtained for a much cheaper price than the Glenmorangie 15. There's no absolute right or wrong answer to this, it's a question of taste. There are no rules about what you're supposed to enjoy. I am very partial to good Speyside scotches and the Glenfiddich 15 is no exception. Very rich, fruity and a nice finish. I think I'm going to buy one now. Do you want to flog it Iz? 

Edited 15 December 2024 by SpacedX

[Izzy]

1 hour ago, SpacedX said:

Certainly no "expert" but I think Glenfiddich 15 is matured in quite a unique style, with three types of casks all vatted together (custom 'solera' vat), resulting in quite a complex tasting whiskey with a fascinating nose. The Glenmorangie 12 is initially aged in bourbon barrels before being moved to cask. It has a very distinctive and accessible Highland peated flavour which you can't really go wrong with, which is why it's their flagship scotch and has won so many awards. Also, you must mean the Lasanta, but even that can be obtained for a much cheaper price than the Glenmorangie 15. There's no absolute right or wrong answer to this, it's a question of taste. There are no rules about what you're supposed to enjoy. I am very partial to good Speyside scotches and the Glenfiddich 15 is no exception. Very rich, fruity and a nice finish. I think I'm going to buy one now. Do you want to flog it Iz? 

Thanks man. 

 

I ended up accepting the substitution of Glenfiddich 15 in the hope it's as good if not better than the out of stock Glenmorangie 12. The Glenfiddich is a bit more expensive but sometimes supermarkets have to give you the next best thing as a substitute i think. Quite looking forward to cracking it open tonight with the old man to taste the difference.

 

He 'made me' compare a cheaper mixer/blended whiskey with the Glenmorangie last week for a laugh and the difference was night and day. The cheap stuff tasted disgusting in comparison which I guess is why people mix it with ginger ale/coke etc. instead of drinking it neat.

 

I'm sure the Glenfiddich will be great and although I don't particularly want to start drinking regularly again, the odd 'night cap' of Glenmorangie last week really helped.

 

Can maybe see myself getting into nice whiskey's at some stage. The history and process of it all is fascinating.

[SpacedX]

21 minutes ago, Izzy said:

Thanks man. 

 

I ended up accepting the substitution of Glenfiddich 15 in the hope it's as good if not better than the out of stock Glenmorangie 12. The Glenfiddich is a bit more expensive but sometimes supermarkets have to give you the next best thing as a substitute i think. Quite looking forward to cracking it open tonight with the old man to taste the difference.

 

He 'made me' compare a cheaper mixer/blended whiskey with the Glenmorangie last week for a laugh and the difference was night and day. The cheap stuff tasted disgusting in comparison which I guess is why people mix it with ginger ale/coke etc. instead of drinking it neat.

 

I'm sure the Glenfiddich will be great and although I don't particularly want to start drinking regularly again, the odd 'night cap' of Glenmorangie last week really helped.

 

Can maybe see myself getting into nice whiskey's at some stage. The history and process of it all is fascinating.

Let me know what you think of it. 

[Izzy]

On 15/12/2024 at 15:49, SpacedX said:

Let me know what you think of it. 

Very, very nice. 

 

Found the Glenfiddich slightly harsher than the Glenmorangie but it left a longer/warmer afterglow.

 

Very little in it but I'd maybe favour the Glenmorangie I think. Just a bit more mellow and easy to drink for me.

 

Now I fancy getting some sort of taster set with a dozen or so malts for Christmas to compare them all!

 

[urban.spaceman]

What's a nice one to have over Christmas?

[Lako42]

7 hours ago, urban.spaceman said:

What's a nice one to have over Christmas?

One?