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  • 5 months later...

My favourite whiskey specialist is closing this weekend, got myself a couple of bargains in his closing down sale...

 

Most notably a bottle of 21 Year old Royal Salute for £90. Usual price anywhere from £110-230 depending on presentation and bottling date

 

To non-whiskey drinkers that probably seems like an obscene amount of money for 700ml of liquid. But for several sentimental reasons, it's the most important whiskey in my life, so I really couldn't pass up the chance at that price!

 

I was first introduced to it when I went to Kilmarnock to buy a dog. The breeders wife works for Chivas Regal up in Scotland and we got talking about whiskey. She gave me a couple of minatures. I've looked up the prices and the minatures alone can cost £15-20!

 

I held on to them for over 2 years and decided to drink then with my best man on the morning of my wedding.

 

I can't wait to open this one again, but given the price (I'm not particularly well off so this was a big amount of money for me), value and sentimental meanings of the bottle, I decided I'll only open it to celebrate the birth of my first child. I'll share it with my dad and father in law (both also big whiskey fans)

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3 hours ago, TiffToff88 said:

My favourite whiskey specialist is closing this weekend, got myself a couple of bargains in his closing down sale...

 

Most notably a bottle of 21 Year old Royal Salute for £90. Usual price anywhere from £110-230 depending on presentation and bottling date

 

To non-whiskey drinkers that probably seems like an obscene amount of money for 700ml of liquid. But for several sentimental reasons, it's the most important whiskey in my life, so I really couldn't pass up the chance at that price!

 

I was first introduced to it when I went to Kilmarnock to buy a dog. The breeders wife works for Chivas Regal up in Scotland and we got talking about whiskey. She gave me a couple of minatures. I've looked up the prices and the minatures alone can cost £15-20!

 

I held on to them for over 2 years and decided to drink then with my best man on the morning of my wedding.

 

I can't wait to open this one again, but given the price (I'm not particularly well off so this was a big amount of money for me), value and sentimental meanings of the bottle, I decided I'll only open it to celebrate the birth of my first child. I'll share it with my dad and father in law (both also big whiskey fans)

When is this event? 

Only one shot each for dad and dad-in-law to toast the birth. That whisky is not one to share as you grimace watching them swallow £9 worth in each glass. I'd be on the verge of snatching the glass from their hands.

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My mate sat down with his Scottish father in law to be after informing him of his engagement to his daughter, for a couple of beers. My mate enjoys a good whisky and had spotted a fine and well aged bottle in the cabinet so steered the conversation in the direction of the said fine whisky to which his father in law became animated and passionate as it was a local one. Eventually he went and got the bottle out handing it to my mate for a look who was eagerly anticipating trying a dram or two, when he handed it back the father in law placed it back in the cabinet stating 'he was saving it for a special occasion'. lol 

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1 hour ago, Vlad the Fox said:

My mate sat down with his Scottish father in law to be after informing him of his engagement to his daughter, for a couple of beers. My mate enjoys a good whisky and had spotted a fine and well aged bottle in the cabinet so steered the conversation in the direction of the said fine whisky to which his father in law became animated and passionate as it was a local one. Eventually he went and got the bottle out handing it to my mate for a look who was eagerly anticipating trying a dram or two, when he handed it back the father in law placed it back in the cabinet stating 'he was saving it for a special occasion'. lol 

What a poor barstard your friend is.

 

As for the special occasion clearly has to be nessy being found.

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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).

 

 

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Talisker is a good one. Been to Carbost several times and always had a great time. Mini trad music festival on the beach with late night ceilidh in the distillery - Fergie MacDonald playing - was unforgettable. Also unforgettable was the time my brother and I were in the pub and I got the short straw and had to drive up the hill to where we were staying. When we left it was pissing down and at the first hairpin bend on the hill we caught up with a bunch of youngsters who had been in the pub, standing all over the road. Without invitation they flung open the doors and piled in. To the best of my recollection that meant four on the back seat, two more in the estate compartment and a simply gorgeous bird sitting on my brother's lap in the front passenger seat! Calculating that PC Plod was unlikely to be anywhere around I said that as long as the brakes held the car and the clutch would engage without protest I would drive them up the hill to Portnalong. Highly illegal but i looked at the owner's handbook the next morning which said maximum carrying capacity three quarters of a ton evenly distributed. Most likely the human cargo would have been below the limit but it might have been a close thing!!! Won't boast about what the car was on the car thread because I guess most of the folks on there with their BMWs would fall about laughing.

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1 hour ago, The Fox Covert said:

Talisker is a good one. Been to Carbost several times and always had a great time. Mini trad music festival on the beach with late night ceilidh in the distillery - Fergie MacDonald playing - was unforgettable. Also unforgettable was the time my brother and I were in the pub and I got the short straw and had to drive up the hill to where we were staying. When we left it was pissing down and at the first hairpin bend on the hill we caught up with a bunch of youngsters who had been in the pub, standing all over the road. Without invitation they flung open the doors and piled in. To the best of my recollection that meant four on the back seat, two more in the estate compartment and a simply gorgeous bird sitting on my brother's lap in the front passenger seat! Calculating that PC Plod was unlikely to be anywhere around I said that as long as the brakes held the car and the clutch would engage without protest I would drive them up the hill to Portnalong. Highly illegal but i looked at the owner's handbook the next morning which said maximum carrying capacity three quarters of a ton evenly distributed. Most likely the human cargo would have been below the limit but it might have been a close thing!!! Won't boast about what the car was on the car thread because I guess most of the folks on there with their BMWs would fall about laughing.

Talisker is the reason I spent the first 17 hours of 2013 hugging the toilet. Even listening City beating Huddersfield 6-1 was agony. 

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1 hour ago, urban.spaceman said:

Any good pubs in town for Whiskey? My oldest friend is home from New York this week and we're going out on Friday night. He's a much bigger Whiskey fan than me but we're both willing to try as much of a range as possible. If they're also showing the football that's a plus!

There used to be a pub in Clipstone, just over the Northants border near Market Harborough that had over 300 whiskies. They had a whisky menu and the guy would get a new glass out for each tasting. Think it was called the Bull's Head.

 

It changed hands though and is now a typically unremarkable country pub. :(

 

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25 minutes ago, foxfanazer said:

I’m a whisky virgin but I’ve just bought my first bottle to try. Gone for Glenmorangie. Any tips on the best way to serve it ie: Over ice or with a drop of water?

Just a drop of cold water in it and sip slowly.

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1 hour ago, foxfanazer said:

I’m a whisky virgin but I’ve just bought my first bottle to try. Gone for Glenmorangie. Any tips on the best way to serve it ie: Over ice or with a drop of water?

It isn't a really expensive bottle, I don't think there's any need to be too precious about it. Use mixers if it helps get a taste for it. 

 

I buy bottles of Red Label so I can mix it with a drop of Pepsi Max.

 

My bottle of Blue Label on the other hand... One piece of ice, that's it.

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21 hours ago, urban.spaceman said:

Any good pubs in town for Whiskey? My oldest friend is home from New York this week and we're going out on Friday night. He's a much bigger Whiskey fan than me but we're both willing to try as much of a range as possible. If they're also showing the football that's a plus!

There's one on Granby Street.

Wine and Whiskey iirc?

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2 hours ago, foxfanazer said:

I’m a whisky virgin but I’ve just bought my first bottle to try. Gone for Glenmorangie. Any tips on the best way to serve it ie: Over ice or with a drop of water?

A lot of people get very stuck up when it comes to whiskies. The key is to find a way to drink it that you enjoy. If you like it with ice, have ice, if you like to add a bit of water, or coke, or ginger ale, go for it.

 

 

Just experiment with everything. 

 

The only thing that I get "stuck up" about when it comes to whiskey is when people say they're whiskey drinkers, and they pull out a bottle of Jack Daniels...

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6 hours ago, Wymeswold fox said:

There's one on Granby Street.

Wine and Whiskey iirc?

Checked it out on Street View. Used to work on Granby St years ago when it was a Premier shop! Will check it out!

 

On 13/10/2017 at 17:17, TiffToff88 said:

My favourite whiskey specialist is closing this weekend, got myself a couple of bargains in his closing down sale...

 

Most notably a bottle of 21 Year old Royal Salute for £90. Usual price anywhere from £110-230 depending on presentation and bottling date

 

To non-whiskey drinkers that probably seems like an obscene amount of money for 700ml of liquid. But for several sentimental reasons, it's the most important whiskey in my life, so I really couldn't pass up the chance at that price!

 

I was first introduced to it when I went to Kilmarnock to buy a dog. The breeders wife works for Chivas Regal up in Scotland and we got talking about whiskey. She gave me a couple of minatures. I've looked up the prices and the minatures alone can cost £15-20!

 

I held on to them for over 2 years and decided to drink then with my best man on the morning of my wedding.

 

I can't wait to open this one again, but given the price (I'm not particularly well off so this was a big amount of money for me), value and sentimental meanings of the bottle, I decided I'll only open it to celebrate the birth of my first child. I'll share it with my dad and father in law (both also big whiskey fans)

Wish I'd a) seen this sooner and b) worked out it was Metro Wines in Syston(?). Tried to go there today - parked up and walked past where it should be about 3 times. Very sad to see it go. Any chance they're simply moving elsewhere?

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7 hours ago, urban.spaceman said:

 

Wish I'd a) seen this sooner and b) worked out it was Metro Wines in Syston(?). Tried to go there today - parked up and walked past where it should be about 3 times. Very sad to see it go. Any chance they're simply moving elsewhere?

Yes it was metro wines. He's opening an online store instead. Says the shop didn't make enough money to justify the cost of the rent.

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5 minutes ago, TiffToff88 said:

Yes it was metro wines. He's opening an online store instead. Says the shop didn't make enough money to justify the cost of the rent.

That's good to hear. I noticed he'd shut, I thought he'd gone bust.

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23 hours ago, TiffToff88 said:

A lot of people get very stuck up when it comes to whiskies. The key is to find a way to drink it that you enjoy. If you like it with ice, have ice, if you like to add a bit of water, or coke, or ginger ale, go for it.

 

 

Just experiment with everything. 

 

The only thing that I get "stuck up" about when it comes to whiskey is when people say they're whiskey drinkers, and they pull out a bottle of Jack Daniels...

Jack Daniels is a whiskey, not a bourbon. It's more whiskey than whisky though.

 

Doesn't have to be made in Ireland to be whiskey, or Scotland for whisky. Pender in Wales is a great all rounder.

 

@urban.spaceman I'm pretty sure that Wines and Whisky (or whatever variant) is a shop rather than a bar or pub. Pretty impressive range though, if it's the place I'm thinking of.

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  • 8 months later...

Leicester is getting its first ever Whisky Festival

Love whisky? Don't miss this event

Leicester Whisky Fest is coming to the National Space Centre Leicester Whisky Fest is coming to the National Space Centre

We've had cheese festivals, gin festivals and Prosecco festivals - and now, Leicester is getting its own whisky festival.

The first ever Leicester Whisky Festival will take place at the National Space Centre on Saturday, November 17, in conjunction with the team from 23 Wine and Whiskey.

With more than 50 brands already confirmed to attend, the event will highlight some of the most well known worldwide whiskies, as well as some exciting and quirky newcomers.

The Space Centre's galleries will be filled with the best brands, experts and distillers, in an evening dedicated to the “water of life”.

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Standard entry (£15) includes a ticket to enjoy the National Space Centre itself, as well as the festival, talks, food court and live music throughout the night.

You'll also get a limited edition festival branded Glencairn tasting glass.

Visitors can also book masterclass sessions with 23 Wine and Whiskey.

With hosted sampling, these will not only offer newcomers the opportunity to have a guided introduction to specific styles and brands, but also offer the connoisseur a chance to try some rare and exclusive whiskies.

There's a variety of masterclasses available, including whisky and cheese matching with Glengoyne, English whisky masterclass and Buffalotrace masterclass. 

All are £10 per person.

The event begins at 7pm, and is suitable only for those aged 18 upwards.

For more information, and to book tickets, click here.

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50 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said:

Leicester is getting its first ever Whisky Festival

Love whisky? Don't miss this event

Leicester Whisky Fest is coming to the National Space Centre Leicester Whisky Fest is coming to the National Space Centre

We've had cheese festivals, gin festivals and Prosecco festivals - and now, Leicester is getting its own whisky festival.

The first ever Leicester Whisky Festival will take place at the National Space Centre on Saturday, November 17, in conjunction with the team from 23 Wine and Whiskey.

With more than 50 brands already confirmed to attend, the event will highlight some of the most well known worldwide whiskies, as well as some exciting and quirky newcomers.

The Space Centre's galleries will be filled with the best brands, experts and distillers, in an evening dedicated to the “water of life”.

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How to make a cocktail with whisky

Standard entry (£15) includes a ticket to enjoy the National Space Centre itself, as well as the festival, talks, food court and live music throughout the night.

You'll also get a limited edition festival branded Glencairn tasting glass.

Visitors can also book masterclass sessions with 23 Wine and Whiskey.

With hosted sampling, these will not only offer newcomers the opportunity to have a guided introduction to specific styles and brands, but also offer the connoisseur a chance to try some rare and exclusive whiskies.

There's a variety of masterclasses available, including whisky and cheese matching with Glengoyne, English whisky masterclass and Buffalotrace masterclass. 

All are £10 per person.

The event begins at 7pm, and is suitable only for those aged 18 upwards.

For more information, and to book tickets, click here.

I like to think of myself as a sensible and sophisticated whisky drinker, but that could get rather messy!

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