CountyFan Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Thanks to all who suggested the Kilchoman Sanaig, it's really good. Just what I was looking for. It's on flash sale at Master of Malt today, £39.99 down from £49.99. Get on it quick. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 On 11/06/2020 at 21:36, GiGi said: I'd have it up there with Glendronach and Bunnahabhain but the latter is like golddust now and also dearer than the others. Those are both phenomenal drams (and distilleries in general) and are two of my favourites. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Been reading this with interest. Just started getting into whisky recently after a tasting at a hotel around Christmas. The two headlines there were Laphroig and Dalmore (don't know which year it was). Way preferred the Dalmore, in fact didn't enjoy the Laphroig. Was recommended Highland Park and bought the 12 yr old which I enjoy. Any tips please based on that sparse info? Happy to spend up to around 70 but would obviously be open to more reasonable prices. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 1 minute ago, jimbaxters said: Been reading this with interest. Just started getting into whisky recently after a tasting at a hotel around Christmas. The two headlines there were Laphroig and Dalmore (don't know which year it was). Way preferred the Dalmore, in fact didn't enjoy the Laphroig. Was recommended Highland Park and bought the 12 yr old which I enjoy. Any tips please based on that sparse info? Happy to spend up to around 70 but would obviously be open to more reasonable prices. Yes, try more whisky. Best way to find what you like. You'll probably even find your tastes change over time and some day that Laphroiag might be right up your street. To name some names anyway - Deanston 12, Bunnahabhain 12, Ardmore Legacy, Auchentoshan 12. But really just anything in your price range don't be scared to go for it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Laphroaig certainly is an acquired taste! The Islay whiskies are generally much more peaty and I think tend to be a flavour you may or may not grow into. Other than that just try something you fancy and also maybe try with or without a few drops of water- can make a big difference to the taste. Enjoy! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 22 minutes ago, GiGi said: Yes, try more whisky. Best way to find what you like. You'll probably even find your tastes change over time and some day that Laphroiag might be right up your street. To name some names anyway - Deanston 12, Bunnahabhain 12, Ardmore Legacy, Auchentoshan 12. But really just anything in your price range don't be scared to go for it. 9 minutes ago, Archie McSquackle said: Laphroaig certainly is an acquired taste! The Islay whiskies are generally much more peaty and I think tend to be a flavour you may or may not grow into. Other than that just try something you fancy and also maybe try with or without a few drops of water- can make a big difference to the taste. Enjoy! Thanks lads. I shall report my findings. Slàinte mhath! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountyFan Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 2 hours ago, jimbaxters said: Thanks lads. I shall report my findings. Slàinte mhath! I would buy two different styles at the 35 pound mark rather than one at 70 if it was me. You'll get decent stuff for that price. Maybe take one each of a highland, lowland or speyside initially if you want to keep away from the smoke and peat until you acquire the taste. All the ones suggested so far are great, but I'd also personally lobby for glengoyne, glen grant, glendronach, dalwhinnie. All great 'entry level' whiskies that would be good value. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 If I was going to ease myself into Islays a Bowmore 12 should be easily obtainable under 30 quid in Tesco or in Amazon. Laphroaig 10 similarly priced but probably a bit pungent to begin with. Pair it with things that are salty and/or sweet so that the smoke flavours create almost a BBQ taste. I love a big pungent Islays with dates and blue cheese. If anyone fancies treating themselves so something a bit special I thoroughly recommend the zoom tasting sessions with East Coast whiskies https://www.eastcoastwhisky.com/ Tends to be about 60-80 quid a session for which you get 8 nips delivered to door and then you go into a guided tasting session over Zoom. Obviously that that price they are all rare and old whiskies. Not sure how he makes money TBH as I worked out the last one would see you averaging about 50 quid a nip at the Pot Still or SMWS. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 On 09/06/2020 at 16:27, Slenderman said: Ardmore Legacy is decent & on special offer frequently. Usually get it for a present for someone 'cos I'm a fucking cheapskate. So I went for this in the end, as it was only £20 at Tesco. Have to say it's pretty excellent value for money. Cheers to all who recommended it - the smoke is definitely there, and that's all I ask in a whisky. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venti Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Savage Henry said: So I went for this in the end, as it was only £20 at Tesco. Have to say it's pretty excellent value for money. Cheers to all who recommended it - the smoke is definitely there, and that's all I ask in a whisky. Like i said before, I thought I was being a cheapskate. Actually a decent dram. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, Slenderman said: Like i said before, I thought I was being a cheapskate. Actually a decent dram. It's really well balanced. Sweet, thick and smokey. Very decent dram indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the tungston weasel Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Outstanding 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Man post Deanston, I upvote. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 23 hours ago, Archie McSquackle said: Laphroaig certainly is an acquired taste! The Islay whiskies are generally much more peaty and I think tend to be a flavour you may or may not grow into. Other than that just try something you fancy and also maybe try with or without a few drops of water- can make a big difference to the taste. Enjoy! Thanks for the advice pal. Let me flip it on it's head then. Which should I avoid? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopburn boy Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 3 hours ago, jimbaxters said: Thanks for the advice pal. Let me flip it on it's head then. Which should I avoid? In the beginning , nothing , it’s about the experiences and tastes , the wider the net is cast , the more you will find you like or don’t. now to contradict myself , if you think Laphroaig isn’t for you , generally avoid Islay whiskies ( Bruichladdich and Bunnahabhain apart ) leave talisker alone as well, be wary of Ardmore , and possibly look to highland park and Springbank as the gateway drams to smoke . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesP_81 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 So I went for this in the end, as it was only £20 at Tesco. Have to say it's pretty excellent value for money. Cheers to all who recommended it - the smoke is definitely there, and that's all I ask in a whisky.If you like a smoky taste I would highly recommend a Kilchoman. They do a special every 5 years that has the longest lasting smoky aftertaste I've ever experienced! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Tuesday Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 A Glendronach 12 year old ordered for Fathers Day, which I'll 2m apart open with him on Sunday. A first for me from this distillery. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 30 minutes ago, ThatBoyRonaldo said: I think I have a slightly inverted relationship with the Islay malts to most people in that Laphroaig is the first whisky I ever really liked so to me it's the non peaty/smoky ones I have had to work a little at liking. Go to options for me are Laphroaig, Old Pulteney and Glen Keith, with Lagavulin being the 'push the boat out' option. Keen to try some of the ones that get a good write up on here like Talisker but also some of the ones that are independently owned rather than being subsidiaries of wankers like Diageo. I know Kilchoman and Springbank are on that list, are there any other good ones? Glenfarclas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 16 hours ago, ThatBoyRonaldo said: I think I have a slightly inverted relationship with the Islay malts to most people in that Laphroaig is the first whisky I ever really liked so to me it's the non peaty/smoky ones I have had to work a little at liking. Go to options for me are Laphroaig, Old Pulteney and Glen Keith, with Lagavulin being the 'push the boat out' option. Keen to try some of the ones that get a good write up on here like Talisker but also some of the ones that are independently owned rather than being subsidiaries of wankers like Diageo. I know Kilchoman and Springbank are on that list, are there any other good ones? If you only ever drank Springbank offering from now until forever that's probably enough. Apart from what you said Arran would be another to throw in there. Plenty of people like Edradour, I haven't had anything that blew me away but that might just be me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dufresne Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 My daily whisky pick up is back up and shipping 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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