milton75 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 On 12/13/2016 at 18:19, ClydeSI said: Interesting read. I often go to the tastings at the good spirits Co. in Bath Street. You get 6 varied malts to try and they chat through them. Usually end up buying one at the end of the night. This is a very good shout. It's not the cheapest shop in the world, but the guys that run it are very knowledgeable, chatty, and helpful. I've not been in a while, need to go. I often use that shop as my go-to for presents. The Bourbon and Gin ranges are excellent for gifts. 1 hour ago, Am Featha *****h Nan Clach said: I bought a bottle in error when I was at the supermarket. Picked it up thinking it was Talisker 10 with new packaging. Perhaps another reason I don't like it. I've only had one or two drink so perhaps I need to revisit, but it seemed to be a jack of all trades, master of none. Somewhat peated, somewhat smoky, somewhat fruity etc, somewhat light etc Agree with this. It seemed to me to be Juraesque, and that's no good thing imo. Certainly not unpleasant though, there's no reason this should be about bashing the whisky particularly. I always feel it's like anything else; buy a few different ones and get to know what you like. Even an indifferent tipple will have some flavour notes you like. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 1 hour ago, jmothecat said: I don't but VAT 69 always reminds me of the episode of Yes Minister where they visit the dry country so have a communications room so they can drink, and have unsubtle ways of communicating what drink is awaiting them. I think that's the last time it was readily available. MY grandad has decided he want some for Xmas having had it in 30 years. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Xmas pudding is great with a whisky. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydeSI Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Question. Does old boxed, unopened whiskey have any kind of value? I used to buy my dad a bottle of whisky at Christmas and continued to buy a bottle each year when he was no longer around. So I have about ten or so in a cupboard (I'm not a whisky drinker myself) They are all single Scotch whisky that would have been around the £30 mark originally and the oldest will now be 10 years older than the box age. I have no idea - just asking. Try here for a yardstick of what someone would pay for bottles. Most bottles at the lower end up selling for on or around what they are worth.https://www.scotchwhiskyauctions.com 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spain Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 I don't get as many free bottles through work as I used to, but took home what little haul I had today 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie adie Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 (edited) Auchentoshan single malt, in tesco for twenty quid, down from £35 to be opened on Xmas day, well Xmas eve any one know if its good or not, Edited December 21, 2016 by Willie adie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Willie adie said: Auchentoshan single malt, in tesco for twenty quid, down from £35 to be opened on Xmas day, well Xmas eve any one know if its good or not, The marketing is bullshit. Auchentoshan American Oak ages gracefully in first fill North American bourbon casks. The result: a smooth and complex Single Malt Scotch Whisky, with notes of white peach and smooth vanilla cream. ermm yeah you are just describing how all whisky is made. be not afeared though it's a nice drop and a steal at 20. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydeSI Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Auchentoshan single malt, in tesco for twenty quid, down from £35 to be opened on Xmas day, well Xmas eve any one know if its good or not, Very drinkable run of the mill malt.You won't do much chin stroking with it, but it's probably the best you'll get for £20. I've got some kicking around that's earmarked for my Cask once I actually seal it properly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob the tank Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Auchentoshan single malt, in tesco for twenty quid, down from £35 to be opened on Xmas day, well Xmas eve any one know if its good or not, It is on at £20 quite a lot, not brilliant but very drinkable for that price 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alert Mongoose Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Too sweet for my liking, if I recall rightly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmothecat Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I know this isn't whisky, but as there isn't a rum thread (yet) I thought I would ask here. Has anyone tried Dark Matter rum? Apparently it's from Banchory - basically the best town in Scotland - so quite intrigued by it. I'm an occasional rather than regular rum drinker so don't want to sink £35 on something disappointing but quite intrigued to try it and want to support Scottish endeavours, particularly ones from Kincadineshire. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 9 hours ago, bob the tank said: It is on at £20 quite a lot, not brilliant but very drinkable for that price That sums up how I'd rate Auchentoshan. It's one of the few Scottish whiskies that is triple distilled. It was the 1st whisky I liked but don't buy it at all now apart from when I see Auchentoshan Threewood on offer (it's like Balvenie Doublewood, but not quite as good). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperDee Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 That sums up how I'd rate Auchentoshan. It's one of the few Scottish whiskies that is triple distilled. It was the 1st whisky I liked but don't buy it at all now apart from when I see Auchentoshan Threewood on offer (it's like Balvenie Doublewood, but not quite as good). Balvenie Doublewood is right up there with my favourite whiskys. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 If they were the same price I'd buy Doublewood every time, but I'll buy Threewood when somewhere (usually Tesco) has reduced the price. But I hardly ever buy any whisky that isn't on promotion. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Anyone know of a shop, not online, where I would find a bottle of VAT 69? Was just about to ask about this, was watching Band of Brothers and it's all that one of the characters would drink, looked it up online and it's only £20, has anyone ever had it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 7 minutes ago, Grant228 said: Was just about to ask about this, was watching Band of Brothers and it's all that one of the characters would drink, looked it up online and it's only £20, has anyone ever had it? I'll report back on Xmas day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie adie Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 (edited) I'm going to make an effort to get to know the lovely stuff better. When I left school I served two years of an apprenticeship at a local cooperage Alas it closed before I could finish my time, I loved that job Edited December 23, 2016 by Willie adie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberfeldy Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 At £15 a litre for Grouse at Tesco at the moment it would be stupid not to. My only complaint is the sweetness. Anyone know of a dryer cheap blended whisky? I think Scottish Leader might be not quite as sweet but I haven't compared them directly. Dewars White Label....the Worlds most awarded Scotch Whisky...is what you're looking for 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberfeldy Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 If they were the same price I'd buy Doublewood every time, but I'll buy Threewood when somewhere (usually Tesco) has reduced the price. But I hardly ever buy any whisky that isn't on promotion. Three Wood £52 in our local co-op yesterday. Feckin extortionate 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieKTID Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Bought a Balvenie 16 triple cask at Edinburgh airport last week...heavenly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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