whisky lovers

[SweeperDee]

Just bought this for a casual dram. Anyone ever tried it before?

[gannonball]

Been a good few years since Ive tried it but from recollection it wasnt the smoothest which suits me nowadays to be honest.

I've just tried the glenfarclas 15 that I had the cheap link to the other day on the previous page. A nice dram, tastes a bit woody, strangely though I think I prefer the 12 Ive got from them. The 21 is marvellous.

 

 

[SweeperDee]

Been a good few years since Ive tried it but from recollection it wasnt the smoothest which suits me nowadays to be honest.

I've just tried the glenfarclas 15 that I had the cheap link to the other day on the previous page. A nice dram, tastes a bit woody, strangely though I think I prefer the 12 Ive got from them. The 21 is marvellous.

 

 

From what I've read it was rebranded/changed to a non-chill filter process and the ABV was upped to 48% which could explain the sharpness of taste. Excited to crack it open tonight though.

[SweeperDee]

Purchased Bowmore 12; first bottle of Islay whisky and I'm surprised. I'm not a massive fan of peaty whisky, and as far as peatiness goes this is probably my ideal whisky. Not too strong but definitely decent hints of smoke in there.

[Le Tout P'ti FC]

Purchased Bowmore 12; first bottle of Islay whisky and I'm surprised. I'm not a massive fan of peaty whisky, and as far as peatiness goes this is probably my ideal whisky. Not too strong but definitely decent hints of smoke in there.

If you like that, Bowmore Darkest is the way to go next. I've got a bottle in house with 1/3 left but I've agonisingly promised to save it for a pal next time they come round.

[SweeperDee]

If you like that, Bowmore Darkest is the way to go next. I've got a bottle in house with 1/3 left but I've agonisingly promised to save it for a pal next time they come round.

Saw that on the whisky exchange as a recommended one. Will definitely think about it.

[Ziggy]

50 minutes ago, SweeperDee said:

Purchased Bowmore 12; first bottle of Islay whisky and I'm surprised. I'm not a massive fan of peaty whisky, and as far as peatiness goes this is probably my ideal whisky. Not too strong but definitely decent hints of smoke in there.

Cracking distillery. My favourite (of the ones I can afford) is Bowmore Darkest which is 15yo and spent the last few years in sherry casks.

 Tesco had it for £45 a few months back.

[John Lambies Doos]

Bought a bottle of Woodford Reserve. It's cited as the original American bourbon and it's original master distiller was a Scotsman who emigrated. Lovely stuff with a hint of peat.

[jmothecat]

Bought a bottle of Woodford Reserve. It's cited as the original American bourbon and it's original master distiller was a Scotsman who emigrated. Lovely stuff with a hint of peat.

I like Woodford Reserve. Quite like a bourbon and think Woodford Reserve is really good for a reasonably priced bottle.

[John Lambies Doos]

I like Woodford Reserve. Quite like a bourbon and think Woodford Reserve is really good for a reasonably priced bottle.

It's a lovely looking bottle too.
Bought a bottle of Jamieson today, lovely stuff too. Fav is islay scotch tho

[supermik]

What is a normal strength for whisky? I thought it was usually 70% proof. I have a couple of bottles of Talisker and they are only 45.8%.

Edited December 2, 2016 by supermik
Taking the E out of whiskey

[jagfox]

14 minutes ago, supermik said:

What is a normal strength for whisky? I thought it was usually 70% proof. I have a couple of bottles of Talisker and they are only 45.8%.

70% Proof is 40% ABV in the U.K.  So your bottle is probably 45.8% ABV.

Edited December 2, 2016 by jagfox99

[The_Kincardine]

15 minutes ago, supermik said:

What is a normal strength for whisky? I thought it was usually 70% proof. I have a couple of bottles of Talisker and they are only 45.8%.

Different measures, chap.  Your bottles are likely 45.8% ABV (alcohol by volume) which is about 80 proof in The UK.

Note that x % proof is just wrong.

[supermik]

Thanks for that Jag. I never touch spirits so i just go on the old talk of things being 70% proof so when I saw 40 odd % then I thought that it might have been a more pc friendly version.

[The_Kincardine]

2 minutes ago, supermik said:

Thanks for that Jag. I never touch spirits so i just go on the old talk of things being 70% proof so when I saw 40 odd % then I thought that it might have been a more pc friendly version.

No.  70 proof.  No % needed.  Something to do with setting fire to gunpowder from memory.

[trainspotter]

My dear old whisky loving Dad, who isn't of sound mind these days, has wandered off to the nearest specialist whisky shop and bought himself a bottle of Macallan 25 year old at just under a grand. It's been opened, so no chance of a refund. Now, I hardly ever drink spirits and don't like whisky, but is this worth trying, even for a non-believer like myself? Will it be like, to paraphrase a Fosters advert "an angel crying on my tongue."

Expert advice welcome.

[Savage Henry]

On 25/11/2016 at 01:45, bob the tank said:

 

 

Aberfeldy 12 is monkeys mouthwash

 

 

Just in case anyone missed this, this is FACT.  It's not very good.  I'm assuming monkey's mouthwash is negative.

 

My current bar I have a whopping two weeks off for Christmas, so I look forward to finishing some of these off:

Highland Park 12 - I don't get the hype.  I'd put this alongside Glenmorangie 10 as my go to, bog standard, no thrills table whisky.  If such a thing exists

Balvennie Doublewood - Sweeter than I usually drink, but very decent.  I can only go a glass at a time though.

Aberfeldy 12 - monkey's mouthwash

Jura 10 - not opened yet but see below.

Jura 16 - meh to the max

Lagavulin DE 16 yo. - probably surpasses Talisker 10 as my favourite whisky.  Utterly, utterly glorious.

 

 

[Spain]

Highland Park 12 is very much in the same ballpark quality-wise as Jura 10, but slightly above Aberlour 12.

[welshbairn]

On 24/11/2016 at 22:45, bob the tank said:

 

 

Aberfeldy 12 is monkeys mouthwash

 

 

Were you having a go at Monkey Shoulder there? I quite like it.

[Spain]

32 minutes ago, Bairnardo said:

I would agree with Highland Park being a "table whisky". You always need a bottle handy for swallying. HP is perfectly good for that. As is Aberlour 12. At 25 notes a bottle I dont feel guilty pouring generous house halfs simply because im bored sat on the couch.

Table whisky, good description for it. I get a lot of cheaper whisky's as gifts from suppliers at work. It's always table whisky standard, Aberlour 12 is the most common.