Ziggy Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Bourbon whisky made in the same barrels some of our own whisky is used in charred American white oak barrels I know. The main reason that the Scotch industry uses American wood is because it's cheap. (it's relatively cheap in comparison to other sources because American Laws state that they are only allowed to use the barrels once, unlike in Scotch or Sherry where the casks can be used over and over again.) However bourbon tends to be made using different types of grain, I can't recall which but it isn't barley. Ps. I'm not saying that I don't like bourbon, I just don't consider it whisky. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dryhorce Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I know. The main reason that the Scotch industry uses American wood is because it's cheap. (it's relatively cheap in comparison to other sources because American Laws state that they are only allowed to use the barrels once, unlike in Scotch or Sherry where the casks can be used over and over again.) However bourbon tends to be made using different types of grain, I can't recall which but it isn't barley. Ps. I'm not saying that I don't like bourbon, I just don't consider it whisky. Tastes like Whisky to me as compared to something like Knob Creek that tastes like cask strength bourbon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Just tried Lagavulin with water. Think I prefer it without water. Other whiskies I do prefer with water, this one not so much. I do rather enjoy the taste of it without water. Mind you, I am a macho man. *enter Village People picture* At the end of the day your preference is all that really matters. I'm also a big fan of Lagavulin (with or without water). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 How much water did you put in? For a 25 ml nip you shouldn't need any more than a couple of drops. A good way to do this is take a straw and draw up water to about half the length of the straw. It's just to realease the oils which releases the nose and gives it a bit more flavour. However it is perfectly fine to go without too, just a slightly different taste. Don't do ice it will kill the notes. American whiskey and a single malt are as different drinks as vodka and dark rum. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dryhorce Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 How much water did you put in? For a 25 ml nip you shouldn't need any more than a couple of drops. A good way to do this is take a straw and draw up water to about half the length of the straw. It's just to realease the oils which releases the nose and gives it a bit more flavour. However it is perfectly fine to go without too, just a slightly different taste. Don't do ice it will kill the notes. American whiskey and a single malt are as different drinks as vodka and dark rum. Triple distilled Irish whisky is different to Tullymoore Due is a decent one better than Jamiestons 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spain Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) It's not whisky. Re. adding water, I think you should always add a little to most whiskies. Especially ones that have been chill filtered as they tend to be bottled at a higher strength. It's mostly macho bullshit that makes people say that you shouldn't add it. Most of the master blenders I know always recommend adding a drop or two as a way of releasing aromas and tastes. 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). Haven't experimented much with new whiskies the last while, been plugging away at my stock, largely Dalmore Cigar Malt. Had the King Alexander Dalmore for the first time the other week, damn tasty dram. It's my dad's 60th this year, he's not into anything peaty but quite fancy getting him something a bit special. Last few ones my brothers or I gave him were the Dalmore Cromartie, Clynelish 21, and Balblair 21. They're right up his street, think the Clynelish my brother bought him is his favourite. You may have noticed a theme that I/we drink a lot of Dalmore. It's my local and a firm favourite! Edited August 21, 2014 by Spain 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I've been expanding my whisky horizons over the past few months. Glenfarclas 105 is my favourite so far, although at £60 it does take a dent of my already light wallet. The "worst" has been the Jura whiskies I've tried, not a fan of any of them so far. Being back in Inverness over the summer has proved fruitful. My stepdad has decent whisky selection - mostly Island distilleries but a few others thrown in, even some Japanese - so I've got a few new options to fire into. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dryhorce Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I've been expanding my whisky horizons over the past few months. Glenfarclas 105 is my favourite so far, although at £60 it does take a dent of my already light wallet. The "worst" has been the Jura whiskies I've tried, not a fan of any of them so far. Being back in Inverness over the summer has proved fruitful. My stepdad has decent whisky selection - mostly Island distilleries but a few others thrown in, even some Japanese - so I've got a few new options to fire into. Jura was bad had a bottle somebody said was good and smooth.it was rough as the cheap High Commisioner 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I've been expanding my whisky horizons over the past few months. Glenfarclas 105 is my favourite so far, although at £60 it does take a dent of my already light wallet. The "worst" has been the Jura whiskies I've tried, not a fan of any of them so far. Being back in Inverness over the summer has proved fruitful. My stepdad has decent whisky selection - mostly Island distilleries but a few others thrown in, even some Japanese - so I've got a few new options to fire into. The Yamazaki 18 is one of my top whiskies. Go with the Japanese first. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Nosejob Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 However, I am down at my uncle's for a few days and I have just tried a 16 year old Lagavulin. As Ray Wilkins would say...my word. Blows everything else I've had out the water.If you enjoyed the Lagavulin, it would be worth your while trying the Lagavulin PX (Pedro Ximinez) Distiller's Edition. It's had an extra maturation in a sherry barrel and although not as peaty as the regular Lagavulin, it has a lot more warmth about it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Nomad Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I'm another who'd vote down Jura. The Superstition is almost passable, but not at £25 a bottle. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Diurachs own the jura 16 will set you back 45-50 and is a fantastic full bodied fruity tasting thing with loads of plums,dates and a bit of vanilla custard. Almost like a dessert whisky. I'm not bothered about the other juras though, not much to write home about. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deefiant Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 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) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spain Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) My latest present to myself, just for being me. A Dalmore King Alexander and a Dalmore 18 year old. Nice and cheap at only £136 thanks to my mate that works there. Normally the King almost sells for that. Just got to think of an excuse to open the King now! Edited October 27, 2014 by Spain 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Wragg Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Has anyone tried that David Beckham Haig Club shit yet? £45 a bottle in Asda FFS! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spain Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Has anyone tried that David Beckham Haig Club shit yet? £45 a bottle in Asda FFS! At that kinda prices it suggests it's fairly average, but with a slightly inflated price just because of who's involved in it. Not interested to be honest. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Lurker Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Worked in a whisky shop over the summer and now into it in a pretty big way. A couple I tried through work and really enjoyed were Tullibardine 228 burgundy cask and Tomatin's Cu Bocan expression. Also a big fan of Edradour and thoroughly enjoy a Laphroaig from time to time. Worst I've tried has been anything by Deanston, which is just very bland. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Has anyone tried that David Beckham Haig Club shit yet? £45 a bottle in Asda FFS! Its a grain whisky eg cameron brig it will be fuxking shite 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I was at the new ardnamurchan distillery at the weekend. Really interesting to see a distillery starting up from scratch. No whisky there for 8 years at least but they did let me taste some of their low wines which tasted a bit like grappa or raiki. Did pick up a beautiful 21 yo bunnahabhain which is surprising as i dont rate the standard bunna. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septentrional Wasp Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Its a grain whisky eg cameron brig it will be fuxking shite I actually quite like a Cameronbrig. I usually always have a bottle open in the cabinet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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