The Whisky Thread

[Doon frae Troon]

Fan of Penderyn here, tis in the taste buds of the beholder and yours are obviously faulty

Welsh Whiskey, I thought swearing was banned on this forum.


Slightly annoyed to be gifted a 25 year Glenfarclas for Christmas.
Keep or drink ?
I told Lady Doon its for my 80th birthday or my funeral whichever comes first.

 

[Leftie]

Thanks guys. Sounds like I've got some gems there. They would though be wasted on me though as I wouldn't know what is is that I'm meant to appreciate. Probably wasted on my brother as well as he wolfed his way through a bottle of Glenfiddich (I assume of similar quality as it came from the same friend as the others) over the course of a few weekend stays.

Food for thought from @Doon there - might save them for my wake. I won't care what happens to them there and someone at least might appreciate my passing

 

[GG26]

For Christmas I was gifted a bottle of Aberlour 14yo. Very nice drop and more depth of flavour than the 12yo which is one of my favourites.

 

[BrianM]

Hearach dram from the Isle of Harris, limited edition, beautiful dram, finishes off a cracking 3 weeks with the family

 

[Tashyboy]

Thoughts on that me dears

 

[nickjdavis]

Missing Indian Whsky.

(and a whole load of others who are not major producers)

 

[cliveb]

Thoughts on that me dears

Obviously an American viewpoint, given they distinguish Kentucky and Tennessee, while ignoring the fact that Scotch divides into Speyside, Highland, Islay, Lowland, Campbeltown.
(Are there more Scotch regions? My daily tipple is Talisker from Skye which doesn't seem to be in any of those five).

Edit: I see they've spelled it "whiskey" (with an E), so perhaps they shouldn't include Scotch at all. Isn't Canadian whisky also spelled without an E?

 

[Paperboy]

I thought that the common denominator was the countries name.

I.e. Scotland, Japan all spelt with no E.
America, Ireland all spelt with an E.

I'm sure this isn't the case for everything but it's what I've seen

 

[Tashyboy]

Obviously an American viewpoint, given they distinguish Kentucky and Tennessee, while ignoring the fact that Scotch divides into Speyside, Highland, Islay, Lowland, Campbeltown.
(Are there more Scotch regions? My daily tipple is Talisker from Skye which doesn't seem to be in any of those five).

Edit: I see they've spelled it "whiskey" (with an E), so perhaps they shouldn't include Scotch at all. Isn't Canadian whisky also spelled without an E?

I saw it on a marella cruise near a bar and thought it an odd statement

 

[cliveb]

I saw it on a marella cruise near a bar and thought it an odd statement

Last year was on a holiday in the Galapagos and discovered that there is such a thing as Ecuadorian whisky. Tried it: not bad at all.
(Mind you, being on the holiday of a lifetime might have put me in a good mood and lowered my expectations).

 

[Fade and Die]

Been eyeing this up at Lidl for the last few weeks, only £18.49, with the Mrs away for a few days I thought I’d treat myself. It’s really very good.

 

[KenL]

Been eyeing this up at Lidl for the last few weeks, only £18.49, with the Mrs away for a few days I thought I’d treat myself. It’s really very good.
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Is that a brand invented by Lidl?

Edit…
Indeed it is. Aged 3 years, is that not about the minimum allowed?

 

[Doon frae Troon]

My Mrs bought me a bottle of 12 year old Grants triple cask, new to me?
Cost about £20 and rather nice.

Grants 12 year old triple cask - Search Videos

www.bing.com

 

[PhilTheFragger]

I’m off to the Wales Whisky Festival in Llandudno at the end of October, with 3 mates

Went last year, Twas very good, free samples everywhere, going by train, no way I’m driving back

 

[cliveb]

I’m off to the Wales Whisky Festival in Llandudno at the end of October, with 3 mates

Went last year, Twas very good, free samples everywhere, going by train, no way I’m driving back

I went to a whisky tasting event a few years ago. It was an enjoyable evening, but the following day was not enjoyable in the least. Worst hangover EVER.

 

[Swango1980]

Never liked whiskey since gulping it down when I was about 4 years old (I thought it was apple juice).

However, I won a bottle last week. So having my first ever intentional small glass of whiskey tonight

 

[BrianM]

Never liked whiskey since gulping it down when I was about 4 years old (I thought it was apple juice).

However, I won a bottle last week. So having my first ever intentional small glass of whiskey tonight

What are you having

 

[Swango1980]

What are you having

Connemara

 

[BrianM]

I’ve heard of it, but never had it, what’s your thoughts….

 

[Swango1980]

I’ve heard of it, but never had it, what’s your thoughts….

I really am not the best judge. Nothing to compare it to. I was able to finish it, that's a start