Whisky in tea, and buttered Hobnobs dunked. Fabulous!
Whiskey and Tea
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need_my_wedge
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My wife is a massive whisky fan. She’s currently working her way through Scottish single malts, brand by bottle. I really want to be able to drink whisky too, but despite valid attempts (Ive tried some 20+ different types), I just don’t find it palatable in the slightest.
That was until last week, when after 2 years of trying without, I succumbed to adding a little water to it. I always thought whisky was supposed to be drunk neat, and adding water was sacrilege? I never even considered adding water but it’s a game changer for me. Instead of trying to palate a mouthful of burning fire, I can now taste the flavours in the whisky and actually enjoy it. Who’d have thought…… I don’t know if adding water is considered a bad thing, but for me it certainly opens a new world to try.
That was until last week, when after 2 years of trying without, I succumbed to adding a little water to it. I always thought whisky was supposed to be drunk neat, and adding water was sacrilege? I never even considered adding water but it’s a game changer for me. Instead of trying to palate a mouthful of burning fire, I can now taste the flavours in the whisky and actually enjoy it. Who’d have thought…… I don’t know if adding water is considered a bad thing, but for me it certainly opens a new world to try.
williamalex1
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RichA
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I either drink whisky neat or with loads of ice. I've been to a couple of distilleries on Islay and Jura - in the tasting rooms they serve it with a little jug of water. Some people think it brings out the flavour.
Blue in Munich
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Depends on who you talk to. Jim Murray, who is probably the pre-eminent tester and writes a Whisky Bible of tasting notes and ratings, gives very specific instructions involving what glass & how to hold it (really!!), and says no ice, no whisky stones and no water.
I also read an article by the Chief Distiller at white Horse (I believe) who said it's your drink, drink it how you like it. The water is supposed to release more notes.
Whilst I understand where Jim Murray is coming from, if you're drinking for pleasure the latter statement holds more water... (I'll get my coat)
Blue in Munich
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Might I ask which ones; I'm looking at going to do that, wondered what your thoughts were on the ones you visited? Thanks.
jim8flog
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I have always drunk my whisky neat, I never understood why people want to dilute the taste. Maybe it is simply that they do not like strong alcohol and reckons it masks the actual flavours.
I am a bit like that with beer once it goes above about 4.5 proof I reckon I am tasting too much alcohol.
RichA
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It was a long time ago, but Bunnahabhain on Islay was really nice. It's a smaller distillery and a much lighter, sweeter whisky than some of the other smoky big hitters on the island. I don't know if they still have them, but we stayed on site in one of their holiday rental cottages overlooking the bay. It was a stunning location.
Islay is pretty good for the number of distilleries in a relatively small area. I wasn't golfing back then but it's great for walking and cycling, as long as you can see the beauty in bleakness.
Catch it on a good day and THIS is as good a beach as you'll find on the planet.
I haven't been inside the Jura distillery, but amongst the many beautiful islands, it is a jewel.
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Blue in Munich
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Thanks. Bunnahabhain was the one that wasn't on my list as its USP of not being peaty & smoky totally defeats the point of an Islay whisky for me. Was considering booking the cottage that is at the Ardbeg distillery but will probably go back to The Machrie resort. As a big fan of Ardbeg & Laphroaig I'd visit them, was also considering Kilchoman. Possibly need to investigate Finlaggan before I go as well. The beach alongside The Machrie is pretty stunning too.
RichA
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I'm a Laphroaig drinker - mostly because it's occasionally on offer for <£30 and Lagavulin isn't.
Recently found that any gifted whiskies I'm less keen on are vastly improved by dropping a bit of Laphroaig in them before putting in the hip flask as 10th tee golf fuel. Sacrilege, but it works.
Blue in Munich
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Tesco Clubcard is your friend. Smokehead is currently £25 a bottle (until 1st January), which if you like Laphroaig will probably appeal to you, and there are often other offers. And Waitrose seem to have Laphroaig Select on offer for £25 fairly regularly.
SocketRocket
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A dash of tea in my whiskey is quite pleasant.
I can't stand the stuff which was a shame as I'm always offered bottles as "gifts" most 0f the guys I play with are really into it, one being an ex distillery manager in Islay. Most of them take a drop of water in certain ones, a few take water from the spring thay comes out to the left of the 13th green which used to have a well for drinking. H&S had to be removed, but it's pure as it comes, and def adds to the flavour take some next time you come for a game
Wasn’t it you who suggested Coal Ila, or was it me who suggested it to you? Whichever, what a cracking drink.
Blue in Munich
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Think you claim the credit for that one Brian, and I agree it’s a cracker. If you get a chance try Smokehead.
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The Bowmore lodges are excellent as well as the Whisky, if you were to Camp or go in a Motorhome the Port Mor camp site around the other side of the bay just past the Bruichladdich Distillery has all the facilities you’d need.
Blue in Munich
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Voyager EMH
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I do like a bit of whiskey in my tea sometimes. Always do this if someone has had a hole-in-one on a Saturday morning.
But I never put milk in my tea.
When ordering a pot of tea, if I get a little jug of milk, I tip that down my neck first.
I like milk and I like tea, but not in the same cup.
People think I'm nuts when they see me do this. Maybe they're not wrong.
But I never put milk in my tea.
When ordering a pot of tea, if I get a little jug of milk, I tip that down my neck first.
I like milk and I like tea, but not in the same cup.
People think I'm nuts when they see me do this. Maybe they're not wrong.
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Posh Winniebago?
Blue in Munich
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Posh Winniebago?
Blow that, I’d end up having to do the driving ?
