JT77
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Sorry lads, but I'm more of an Irish whiskey fan, bushmills, Jameson, however I got a bottle of 25 year old glenlivet for my 18th birthday and kept it til we had a son, I thoroughly enjoyed it, beautiful wee drop I have to say.
Malt whiskies - an uneducated view
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Liverbirdie
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I'm also uneducated in telling the difference, and also remembering which ones I like (or dont), as mainly only drink it when I'm out. I've got about 8 bottles in the house now, so should imbibe a little more.
Currently got a highland park, Glenmorangie, Balvennie, Talisker and a few more.
I used to enjoy having a few when up in Aberdeen and Glasgow on business, especially when with a few Japanese businessmen.......on expenses. My favourite was a Japanese one, though.....
When up in Fort William later in the month, might try and fit in a distillery tour.
Currently got a highland park, Glenmorangie, Balvennie, Talisker and a few more.
I used to enjoy having a few when up in Aberdeen and Glasgow on business, especially when with a few Japanese businessmen.......on expenses. My favourite was a Japanese one, though.....
When up in Fort William later in the month, might try and fit in a distillery tour.
CliveW
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CliveW
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CliveW
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My usual tipple. If I'm posting here after 11.30pm, I will no doubt have a glass of it by my side. After all you have to support the local economy.
Maninblack4612
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For a reasonably priced, everyday, whisky I drink Grant's, matured in sherry casks. They do one in ale casks too, but I don't find that as pleasant as the sherry one.
For my anniversary, a few years ago, my wife & daughter bought me a bottle of Glendronach 18 year old "The Allardice". This is the best glass of whisky I have ever tasted. I have a glass every year on my anniversary & at no other time. I only hope they're saving up to replace it.
For my anniversary, a few years ago, my wife & daughter bought me a bottle of Glendronach 18 year old "The Allardice". This is the best glass of whisky I have ever tasted. I have a glass every year on my anniversary & at no other time. I only hope they're saving up to replace it.
TerryA
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My favourite is Lagavulin but I also like Talisker - especially a Waitrose are currently discounting it from £39 down to £25 - a bargain! They have the same offer for for Dalwhinnie - £25.
Jimaroid
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There are some really good blended malts to be had. I recently polished off a bottle of Compass Box Spice Tree which was absolutely fantastic, lovely caramels and depth with none of the harshness that many market blends have a reputation for. It put many single malts I've had to shame.
I struggle to pick a favourite, I initially got into whisky through a taste for the Islay malts but I'm currently favouring Speyside. The various wood finishes of Balvenie have given me most excitement in recent years.
I struggle to pick a favourite, I initially got into whisky through a taste for the Islay malts but I'm currently favouring Speyside. The various wood finishes of Balvenie have given me most excitement in recent years.
Paperboy
Mini Cam
I got a bottle of Balvenie a 12 year for my birthday, will be my first alcoholic beverage once I'm moved into my flat
SocketRocket
Ryder Cup Winner
I have recently finished a bottle of Japanese 'Hibiki' Suntory Whisky. Absolutely lovely.
Tashyboy
Please don’t ask to see my tatts 👍
Was on holiday in Edinburgh and was on the Royal mile in a church. talking to and old guy who was a church warden. He said the secret of eternal youth was Laphraig whiskey. He was introduced to said whiskey by the GI's during the Second World War when they gave him a bottle. He has a wee dram every night before bed.
Crazyface
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A bloke I used to work with buys the stuff for his retirement, and not to drink either. You have to know which distilleries to follow and when they release their bottles. THEY ARE WORTH HUNDREDS !!!!!!! and can double in price as soon as they are released. He said he has hundreds of bottles stored at his house, his mums house, friends houses etc etc.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
A bloke I used to work with buys the stuff for his retirement, and not to drink either. You have to know which distilleries to follow and when they release their bottles. THEY ARE WORTH HUNDREDS !!!!!!! and can double in price as soon as they are released. He said he has hundreds of bottles stored at his house, his mums house, friends houses etc etc.
http://www.mctears.co.uk/auctions/browse.aspx?id=0b8afd41-f67d-4cf9-82c2-68d219b0080a
McTears is always a good guide for collectors........not many unsold here £6.5k most expensive.
I think the market has dropped recently.
I know a couple of lads who were building a pension plan on whisky.....risky business IMO.
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Just enjoyed finishing a bottle of Glenlivet, Nadurra, Oloroso Matured Speyseide this weekend with my Old Man - b.e.a.utiful !!
Foxholer
Blackballed
Lagavulin used to be my pre-bed tipple.
Royal Lochnagar my 'after a long drive home' one.
When I worked in Edinburgh, I joined and frequented the Malt Whiskey Society in Leith. Their USP was Single Barrel selections - from quite young (even just 8 years) to rather old (30-35 yos are a bit 'varnishy' for my taste though!), and from all regions. A really great establishment, that also has a London branch!
Strictly beer and wine drinker these days though.
Royal Lochnagar my 'after a long drive home' one.
When I worked in Edinburgh, I joined and frequented the Malt Whiskey Society in Leith. Their USP was Single Barrel selections - from quite young (even just 8 years) to rather old (30-35 yos are a bit 'varnishy' for my taste though!), and from all regions. A really great establishment, that also has a London branch!
Strictly beer and wine drinker these days though.
PCWOX
Assistant Pro
I highly recommend this place in Aberdeen. Some great craft beers and whiskies. Check it out.
http://www.cascbar.co.uk/
http://www.cascbar.co.uk/
Ben nevis are a client of mine and they normally send down a bottle or 2 for xmas. Might have to start drinking it!
tugglesf239
Journeyman Pro
I was given a wee dram bottle of the Glendronach 14 year old virgin Oak as a gift of HID this year.
Put simply it was the nicest Whisky i have ever had. Was smooooooooooth as silk and the lingering taste in my mouth was bliss. It came in set of some silly priced Balvenie No2 and another i forget.
The Glendronach was just outstanding
jusme
Challenge Tour Pro
Being a big fan of single malts, from all around the world (amazing how good single malts can be from outside Scotland) I enjoyed reading this thread. Took it up around 10 years ago and being a bit of a collector it has cost me a fortune. Whisky auctions are a delight to behold. That being said a solid single malt can still be had for around £30/40 but what a differences can be found for a few more quid!
Can I name one - Old Pulteney 21 year old. yes it's a bit more, but oh my god for less than £100 you can find yourself quite literally in heaven. This was given as a present as I mentioned it quite a few times over the last year. Voted whisky of the year 2012 (Jim Murray's whisky bible) and I can't argue with it at all. is there literally anything better than a great single malt on a winters evening?
Can I name one - Old Pulteney 21 year old. yes it's a bit more, but oh my god for less than £100 you can find yourself quite literally in heaven. This was given as a present as I mentioned it quite a few times over the last year. Voted whisky of the year 2012 (Jim Murray's whisky bible) and I can't argue with it at all. is there literally anything better than a great single malt on a winters evening?
rulefan
Tour Winner
Never got to grips with whisky, too aggressive for my taste. But I love Drambuie.
Heretic that I am no doubt
Heretic that I am no doubt
