greyman Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 i've got a ceramic 20 year old bells royal reserve thats never been opened that i'm trying to shift if anyone is interested 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) ImageUploadedByPie & Bovril1408786650.229383.jpg I recently acquired this from a hard up Arab pal. Not going to be opened of course until I find a less hard up Arab to take it off my hands (or gift it to a lucky Arab pal) Is that set sold through DUFC or is that just an independent glassware firm that's been able to do that given any old badge? Smart as fcuk and giving me Xmas ideas. Genuinely don't enjoy whisky if you add water to it. I find it makes it sharp, ice even moreso. Prefer it neat, and warmed slightly (hand warm). If you're anything like me, try a drip of water in it. Like when you've turned a running tap tap off and you get a couple of drips at the very end - catch one of them, maybe two if it's a strong dram. Any more will kill it imo but one can just make numerous drams taste so much better. Edited October 28, 2014 by Hedgecutter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Nomad Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I've managed to acquire a bottle of Glengoyne 21 for £50. Bargain. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Caveat * it is all down to individual tatste etc etc But Water in whisky is one thing so many people get wrong. i have seen people go as far as half and half. If you are adding water it should be room temperature and all you need is a couple of drops from a pippette or off a straw to bring the oils out. I was always told enoughbto fill a midges arsehole 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spain Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Will give that a whirl then, but I'll be annoyed if it ruins some good whisky. Best try it with a lower end one first. I'm still working through last Christmas' freebies from work... so an Aberlour or similar probably. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannonball Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 You can currently get old pultney on amazon for 23.50 delivered, smashin. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurph Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Posted about the Haig Club stuff on the Club DECE thread. Managed to secure a bottle through work. It's really nothing special. It's supposed to help people get into whisky if they've never really had it before, or put it in cocktails, but it's fairly bland and not really worth the David Beckham endorsement. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy_dosser Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Will give that a whirl then, but I'll be annoyed if it ruins some good whisky. Best try it with a lower end one first. I'm still working through last Christmas' freebies from work... so an Aberlour or similar probably. I wouldn't anything to the Dalmores to be honest - they are bottled at such a pathetically low abv that they will drown if you add anything to them. The ridiculous amount of artificial colourant in them, together with the extreme levels of chill filtration which must have taken place won't do them any favours either. They do 'look' pretty though, I'll give them that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Just picked up a litre of Grants for 15 quid from Morrisons. Should do me till the weekend. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I'm thinking of getting my brother a bottle of whisky for his birthday. He's never touched the stuff but he likes Jameson's and a few Kentucky bourbon whiskies (Woodford Reserve, Jim Beam, etc). He wants to "get into whisky" but he doesn't know where to start, so someone giving him a bottle seems like a good starting point. What would be something that he might like, based on the above information? I know it's a risk getting him something that he might not like but I'm willing to take a shot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I'm thinking of getting my brother a bottle of whisky for his birthday. He's never touched the stuff but he likes Jameson's and a few Kentucky bourbon whiskies (Woodford Reserve, Jim Beam, etc). He wants to "get into whisky" but he doesn't know where to start, so someone giving him a bottle seems like a good starting point. What would be something that he might like, based on the above information? I know it's a risk getting him something that he might not like but I'm willing to take a shot. I'd suggest a Glengoyne 10 or 12 yr old. It's very light but still packs a punch, something I think the sweetness from Speyside whiskies sometimes takes away. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Dalwhinnie 15 yo is a fairly safe bet. Can be found for under 30 and most supermarkets stock it. Not as pungent as an islay, not as fragrant as a speyside and lots of the sweet vanilla custard notes that you would find in a bourbon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Caveat * it is all down to individual tatste etc etc But Water in whisky is one thing so many people get wrong. i have seen people go as far as half and half. If you are adding water it should be room temperature and all you need is a couple of drops from a pippette or off a straw to bring the oils out. I was always told enoughbto fill a midges arsehole I'm a recent convert to this. I could never understand folk sloshing a load of water into their malt but a bar in Edinburgh I've been in a few times recently brings a wee science kit pippette of water with your malt. It really adds to the experience of having a decent whisky - a wee bit of ceremony. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Patterson Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Eventually opened the Monkey Shoulder I got a few weeks ago. Sweet, creamy and uncommonly good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I'd suggest a Glengoyne 10 or 12 yr old. It's very light but still packs a punch, something I think the sweetness from Speyside whiskies sometimes takes away. Dalwhinnie 15 yo is a fairly safe bet. Can be found for under 30 and most supermarkets stock it. Not as pungent as an islay, not as fragrant as a speyside and lots of the sweet vanilla custard notes that you would find in a bourbon. Cheers guys. I was thinking that I should keep away from Speyside for him just now. I'll have a look at those suggestions and ask about at some whisky shops as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityDave Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Well its that time of year to grab a bottle for the holidays and New Year. Gone for a classic this year, just bought a bottle of 12yo Old Pulteney for £23.50 out of Asda. Will have a couple of drams at Hogmany and save the rest for the 6 Nations. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) Dalwhinnie 15 yo is a fairly safe bet. Can be found for under 30 and most supermarkets stock it. Not as pungent as an islay, not as fragrant as a speyside and lots of the sweet vanilla custard notes that you would find in a bourbon. Glenrothes is my 'safe bet' for someone if you're not quite sure what they like. Heart of Speyside I know, but it just works I've found. Year doesn't matter too much. Eventually opened the Monkey Shoulder I got a few weeks ago. Sweet, creamy and uncommonly good. Best 'blend' on the market imo. After Haig Club of course (snigger). Edited December 12, 2014 by Hedgecutter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spain Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Haven't received any freebies at work this year yet, which is concerning. Normally I get half a dozen or so bottles from some of my suppliers. In saying that I haven't dished out my calenders and bottles to my best customers yet either. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfan09 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Wee heads up for anyone interested (not only relevant to whisky but its what I used it for)... Tesco are doing £15 off first online grocery orders over £60 (delivery is an extra £1). I used it to pick up a Nadurra and Old Pulteney for presents for £46 quid 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojito Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Nothing better than sitting down with a nice whiskey. Got a nice bottle of Ardmore and plan on picking up a new bottle this weekend for over the holidays. Avoiding the Haig stuff, looks like a big bottle of Ralph Lauren aftershave. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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