South Lanarkshire Jag Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'm a complete whisky novice. I know nothing about it. I'd like to try a few to get "into" it. Where should i start? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'm a complete whisky novice. I know nothing about it. I'd like to try a few to get "into" it. Where should i start? I used to hate whisky because any time I was given a dram, I would down it as if drinking a shot or vodka and so all I'd taste was the horrible burny nip as the alcohol went down my throat. Take a small sip (probably about a third of a single measure) in you mouth, gently move it around your mouth before swallowing. After you swallow, inhale, and then slowly exhale. It's only then you will taste the proper flavours of the whisky. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee thousand Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I know that people usually frown upon blended whiskies, but if you taste The Antiquary, you would soon change your mind. It is really nice and smooth. It is totally different to the other whisky that I really like - Laphroaig. Burnt rubber?? Think you have to persevere man!! Most blends are like petrol but the Black Bottle is a blend of the Islay malts and tastes better than a lot of malts I've tried for a third of the price Had a couple of nips of Chivas Regal at my dad's last night and it was delicious, really smooth with no fire at the back of it - pricey though for a blend 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty meadow Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Ledaig 20 year old Found this in the kitchen cupboard a wee while back. No idea where it came from but it was responsible for getting me into malts. Had a look for some info online at the time and all I could find was a bottle for sale on 'Royal Mile Whiskies' site for over £300. Not the most complex of malts, hints of citrus, bit peppery, seaweed, vanilla or butterscotch sweetness and a subtle smokiness. Still got 3 or 4 drams left in the bottle but when it's gone, it's gone. There's no chance of me paying that sort of money for any drink, no matter how good it is. There are other Ledaig bottlings available and I saw the standard 10year old in a small grocery shop in Saltcoats at the weekend for under £18 so I might give that a try sometime. Distillery: Tobermory ABV: 40% Discountinued but bottles turn up now and again on specialist sites at a fair old price. My Rating. 7.5 A good introduction to the islands whiskies if you happen to find a bottle lurking in your kitchen cupboard. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Algorithms Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Any recommendations for any whisky to send to my mate over in Holland. Not sure what he enjoys, think he usually has Glenmorangie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForzaDundee Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Just watched this BBC documentary, some interesting points raised about ownership. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01ps98y 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisal Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Auchentoshan 3 wood, magic stuff. Is Glengoyne not lowland? Yep distilled 20 minutes from Glasgow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanky_ffc Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) Glenmorangie Original Ten Years Old. It's as smooth a whisky as you'll find. I'll second this. A good whisky to start on as it's fairly easy to drink, reasonably priced and widely available. Balvennie Doublewood for me. Delightfully mellow with a nutty sweetness combined with a cinamon spiciness along with a delicately proportioned layer of sherry which gives it a long and warming finish. That's what it says on the blurb that comes with it. All I can say is that it's fucking brilliant and really hits the spot. I got a bottle of this as a leaving present before Xmas and I'm yet to crack it open. I've got high hopes for it! Edited January 11, 2013 by lanky_ffc 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ark loyal Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Yep distilled 20 minutes from Glasgow. It's still a Highland malt though. The Loch Lomond distillery is also only about 20 minutes from Glasgow but is still classed as a Highland malt too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 It's still a Highland malt though. The Loch Lomond distillery is also only about 20 minutes from Glasgow but is still classed as a Highland malt too. Bit of false advertising there in my book. Get it punted to Lowland. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.T Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Sorry if this has been mentioned, but has anyone tried the BRUICHLADDICH BLACK ART 3 ? I'm really tempted to get a bottle as I'm looking for a decent malt. The fact the bottle is all whored up and looks insane only sweetens the deal to a magpie like me. However, I wouldn't want to pay that money if it tastes like piss. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syd Barrett Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I've just picked up an 18 year old Speyside single malt at Lidl for £20, cracking price for an 18 year old. Best to try and pick one up before the weekend as they'll go quick. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10 CC ICT Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I've just picked up an 18 year old Speyside single malt at Lidl for £20, cracking price for an 18 year old. Best to try and pick one up before the weekend as they'll go quick. That's a stock item selected by their buyer and labelled as lidl brand. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syd Barrett Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) [ That's a stock item selected by their buyer and labelled as lidl brand. Any idea what distillery it's from? Edited March 14, 2013 by Syd Barrett 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10 CC ICT Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 [That's a stock item selected by their buyer and labelled as lidl brand. Any idea what distillery it's from? That'll be a closely guarded secret. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottDFC Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Just got a nice bottle of Dalmore Tay Dram from the Rivers Collection for my birthday. Looking forward to a wee taste tonight! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rational Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Bump. Had the Auchentoshan earlier, I'm now on the Balblair. All medicinal as my throat is killing me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debaser2 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 A cheeky wee* 10 year old Ardbeg. Very pleasant indeed. *almost quarter bottle on a Thursday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ark loyal Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) Bump. Had the Auchentoshan earlier, I'm now on the Balblair. All medicinal as my throat is killing me. Auchentoshan 3 wood is a particular favourite of mine. Edited May 3, 2013 by ark loyal 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthAyrshireKillie Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Ardmore, Highland single malt.It says its from a distillery in Kennethmont in Aberdeenshire.I like whisky but don't know much about it, my mate gave me a bottle of this, is it any good?Tastes nice enough. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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