Futtocks Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) How did he say to drink it? He mentioned having it on the rocks. Now, my freezer's full of ice, but not on purpose. And not the sort of ice I'd put in a drink. I haven't got round to defrosting it recently. So, as normal with whisky, I took it with a little chilled, filtered water. Anyway, I don't usually have ice with whisky, as the level of dilution changes over the course of drinking the dram. Edited October 21, 2015 by Futtocks Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Asyla.... gorgeous... "I love our club, absolutely love it". (Overton, M 2007) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Asyla.... gorgeous... Not heard of that one, but a Google shows that it is from Compass Box, who appear to be ploughing an interestingly individual furrow in blends. They are also the people behind The Peat Monster, which I have looked at a couple of times, but not yet tried. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) Please try asyla futtocks.... A wonderful addition to their portfolio. Whisky festival in Manchester tomorrow. Really looking forward to it. They really have hit the target with this blend. One of the very best in its class. I like my single malt but I'm not snobby about a crafted blend. Edited October 23, 2015 by Robin Evans "I love our club, absolutely love it". (Overton, M 2007) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Tried lots of new ones at the festival yesterday. Ka va lan, Amrut and lakeland were all new to new. Teeling did their whiskey proud and glengarrioch had lots of interest. But the star was the Jura 30..... but at 350 quid a go.... it's beyond my pocket. "I love our club, absolutely love it". (Overton, M 2007) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 My reserve 18yo Laphroaig opened. A two finger measure for tonight and settle down with my book. Quite possibly the best easily accessible premium whisky on the market, liquid perfection. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) It's been a heavy day and I'm tired. .... Clynelish..... got decent black pud n'all.... sorted Edited November 3, 2015 by Robin Evans "I love our club, absolutely love it". (Overton, M 2007) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 It's been a heavy day and I'm tired. .... Clynelish..... got decent black pud n'all.... sorted Clynelish is a great whisky, just not as well known as some of the big names. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanter Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Not really a fan of scotch, although I do like Glenmorangie every now and then. Feckin Irish Whiskey is surprisingly good. I buy it online as I've not seen it in the shops anywhere in the UK Can't beat Jameson's for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Redbreast isn't too bad and some of bushmiĺs premium efforts are well worth it but I generally prefer 'e'less whiskies. The new Zealand double wood is a fabulous new world effort though a little expensive. but if you fancy the celtic connection Amorik from Brittany is wonderful. ... good value too. Edited November 4, 2015 by Robin Evans "I love our club, absolutely love it". (Overton, M 2007) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Redbreast isn't too bad and some of bushmiĺs premium efforts are well worth it but I generally prefer 'e'less whiskies. The new Zealand double wood is a fabulous new world effort though a little expensive. but if you fancy the celtic connection Amorik from Brittany is wonderful. ... good value too. Another Celtic connection is the increasingly widely available Penderyn, a very good whisky from Wales. I've seen it on sale in Asda and Waitrose, as well as specialist shops. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Penderyn exhibited at Manchester festival ten days ago. It isn't my fav dram by any means but it appeared very well received at Manchester. "I love our club, absolutely love it". (Overton, M 2007) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Anyhoo, I went back to the tube station via Milroys, the whisky specialist and now find myself in possession of a bottle of Four Roses single barrel bourbon. Cask Strength, too, so it'll last a bit longer. I'm pretty new to bourbon, so I just collared a Milroys employee, gave him a ballpark price and asked him to recommend something interesting. And he did! By the way, Four Roses is a very nice Bourbon, in my very limited experience. I'd had Buffalo Trace which was pleasant but not memorable. Too smooth. Four Roses has a bit more character to it, possibly due to having a higher rye content. Anyway, I'd be happy to have it again. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tim Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 By the way, Four Roses is a very nice Bourbon, in my very limited experience. I'd had Buffalo Trace which was pleasant but not memorable. Too smooth. Four Roses has a bit more character to it, possibly due to having a higher rye content. Anyway, I'd be happy to have it again. I recently got a bottle of Fighting Cock bourbon off Amazon, it's very drinkable with a decent kick to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuffer Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Having said that, I'm on Highland Park at the moment. Gave this a whirl tonight...impressed. Nice rich sweet fruity flavour to it, right up my strasse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Gave this a whirl tonight...impressed. Nice rich sweet fruity flavour to it, right up my strasse The wide availability of Highland Park shouldn't give people the impression that it's ordinary. Really really good stuff. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister C Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Has anyone tried the Aldi range of Whiskys? Some very old whiskys whose age almost outstrips their price! I'm tempted to invest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuffer Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 The wide availability of Highland Park shouldn't give people the impression that it's ordinary. Really really good stuff. tbh I think that's why I've never previously bothered but yes I'd have to agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuffer Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 At my mum's and her boyfriend got out some caol ila 12 yr...initially thought it was ok, a little peaty for my palette but it improved with every glass. We finished off with the bunny heaven 12 yr though and there is no comparison....the latter is in a different league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I'm itching to get the kiwi out of the sideboard in the cupboard with restricted withdrawals limited to Christmas As the rugby is on this aft..... "I love our club, absolutely love it". (Overton, M 2007) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 At my mum's and her boyfriend got out some caol ila 12 yr...initially thought it was ok, a little peaty for my palette but it improved with every glass. We finished off with the bunny heaven 12 yr though and there is no comparison....the latter is in a different league Caol Ila used to be a good whisky, same with Jura. Commercial pressures have forced them to either go mainstream with cheaper techniques and ingredients or fold. Most of Jura's whiskies these days are unaged with fancy names that came out of a marketing committee. Caol Ila will go the same way in the next few years. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I don't know if this applies to all branches of Sainsbury, but in my local branch their own label Highland single malt is currently discounted to £18. A very decent dram, too. No idea which distillery produces it, but who cares? I've seen some online speculation that it might be Dalmore or Fettercairn. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Caol Ila used to be a good whisky, same with Jura. Commercial pressures have forced them to either go mainstream with cheaper techniques and ingredients or fold. Most of Jura's whiskies these days are unaged with fancy names that came out of a marketing committee. Caol Ila will go the same way in the next few years. Sad if that happens. I've had some Caol Ila specials in the past that were up with the very best I've ever tasted. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) As the memsahib said I couldn't access my kiwi whisky she happened across aldi on the way home this aft and brought home their 8yo blend after reading the reviews . Bum end of the market my ar se. This stuff is more than acceptable as a dram. Nowt special but it's not crapola either Edited November 7, 2015 by Robin Evans "I love our club, absolutely love it". (Overton, M 2007) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuffer Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Jura tastes like pish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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