Robin Evans Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Just ordered a single malt from.the lakes distillery. Went there a couple of years ago and it's a lovely set up. Bit pricey at £65 a pop.... expecting delivery this weekend..... Will advise accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 14 hours ago, Futtocks said: Yeah, but it's Jura - once an interesting and individual distillery that has, since becoming part of Filipino conglomerate Emperador, found itself mired in a hellbroth of no-date gimmick names and compromised quality. It has been over a decade since they won even the most tin-pot of awards. Yes, a few years ago I fell for a decent priced bottle of Jura on a ferry. Hadn't twigged that all that was left from 'before' was the name. It was, as you say, bang average. No better than a halfway decent blend. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 (edited) On 03/05/2021 at 14:30, Robin Evans said: Just ordered a single malt from.the lakes distillery. Went there a couple of years ago and it's a lovely set up. Bit pricey at £65 a pop.... expecting delivery this weekend..... Will advise accordingly. I’ve been there too, nice place, I hope they do well. They also make very nice vodka and gin. I’ve also been to their arch enemy in Norfolk which is another good English distillery ageing whisky. Edited May 5, 2021 by Gerrumonside ref Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I got a bottle of Laphroaig 16y/o for myself as a "reward" for a work anniversary. Lovely stuff, probably the most rounded of the Laphroaigs you can get. They also do a nice Port & Wine cask version that's very different to other Laphroaigs and certainly worth it if you find one out there. 1 "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 May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 2 hours ago, ckn said: I got a bottle of Laphroaig 16y/o for myself as a "reward" for a work anniversary. Lovely stuff, probably the most rounded of the Laphroaigs you can get. They also do a nice Port & Wine cask version that's very different to other Laphroaigs and certainly worth it if you find one out there. If you like your peat, then it's probably amongst the premier league of whiskies. The memsahib loves it. I just can't take it.... similar with Ardbeg etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Lakes distillery no4 whisky Apparently....the nose is rich with Manuka honey, sun-dried dates and roasted cashew nuts; layers of dried fruits, nuts and spice on the palate create a long and vibrant finish..... by all accounts!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Robin Evans said: Lakes distillery no4 whisky Apparently....the nose is rich with Manuka honey, sun-dried dates and roasted cashew nuts; layers of dried fruits, nuts and spice on the palate create a long and vibrant finish..... by all accounts!! Like the sound of all that and Manuka honey has many health benefits. Sounds like a wee dram from time to time will be good for the soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 I bought a bottle of Asda Islay single malt last week and it was excellent. I had assumed that all supermarket own brands Islay would be probably be from the same distillery. On that assumption yesterday, I bought a bottle of Aldi's Glen Marnoch Islay. It wasn't a patch on the Asda. Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 14 yo Clynelish is on its way today. Perhaps my favourite whisky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 3 hours ago, Bearman said: I bought a bottle of Asda Islay single malt last week and it was excellent. I had assumed that all supermarket own brands Islay would be probably be from the same distillery. On that assumption yesterday, I bought a bottle of Aldi's Glen Marnoch Islay. It wasn't a patch on the Asda. The "own label" stuff isn't usually identified, as it is over-quota production. However, various experts of whisky websites can often figure their origin out. Sainsbury's used to do an OL Islay, which was from Caol Ila and was a great bargain. Sadly, they don't do an Islay any more. To further muddy the waters, supermarkets occasionally change their suppliers. 1 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 May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Well.... lakeland then. It's like watching fev. Warm, you want it to be fantastic.... and it's OK... its hits the target and leaves you feeling satisfied. A nice warm glow. Then the clynelish.... like watching penrith..... You get my drift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve (rum cask finish, no age given), about £10 off RRP in my local Sainsbury's. Just trying it, and while the rum effect is subtle. it is a pleasant dram at the price. 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 May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, Futtocks said: The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve (rum cask finish, no age given), about £10 off RRP in my local Sainsbury's. Just trying it, and while the rum effect is subtle. it is a pleasant dram at the price. By a long way, Glen livet is way my fav entry level supermarket dram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEEDSLADGONE SOUTH Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Loch Lomand 10yr was special offer at Waitrose £25. Not bad at all. Don’t think I’d pay full price though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Just bought a 16 year old Lagavulin for someone’s birthday. Peaty, but not a monster, according to my whisky guide and an absolute classic to boot. From the southern part of Isle of Islay off the west coast. Hoping I’ll get a decent sample of it tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Gerrumonside ref said: Just bought a 16 year old Lagavulin for someone’s birthday. Peaty, but not a monster, according to my whisky guide and an absolute classic to boot. From the southern part of Isle of Islay off the west coast. Hoping I’ll get a decent sample of it tonight! A good one. My first ever Islay single malt. 1 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...
Bearman Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 I was given a bottle of 16 year-old Lagavulin yesterday by my owner. She officially took control of me 50 years ago yesteday. I sipped 100ml of it yesterday to celebrate. Blodoly luvly. 1 Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 I have just found this clip by Peter Hitchens extolling Johnny Walker Black Anyone got any thoughts? Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Bearman said: I have just found this clip by Peter Hitchens extolling Johnny Walker Black Anyone got any thoughts? I prefer single malts, and if a needy egomaniac windbag like one of the Hitchens brothers endorses a brand, I'd probably steer clear anyway. 1 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 September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, Futtocks said: I prefer single malts, and if a needy egomaniac windbag like one of the Hitchens brothers endorses a brand, I'd probably steer clear anyway. My preference is a single malt but I'm not averse to a dram from the JW range. Compass box do some fabulous blends and the now defunct Asyla was an amazing example of a perfect blend (for me). I'm up in the North of Scotland at the mo so I've bought 3 bottles from clynelish - my fav whisky and Brora is a lovely place to visit. A 14 year old, a distillers edition and a bottle your own cask strength are coming back with me. Then, on the way back from Dingwall we took the mountain route as the sun was shining and the scenery is breathtaking. On the way back would you believe it, we found ourselves in the car park at Balblair. So I treated us to a 15 & and 18 Yr old. I've even bought some speyside whisky marmalade this morning! Short of trying to catch a haggis on the hills, I've bought loads of Scottish stuff to bring back.... but that cask strength clynelish is what I'm looking forrad to most. Christmas day digestif Edited September 18, 2021 by Robin Evans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 19 hours ago, Bearman said: I have just found this clip by Peter Hitchens extolling Johnny Walker Black Anyone got any thoughts? Johnnie Walker Blue is the prestige range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) Clynelish is a great whisky. I read that they were reviving the nearby Brora distillery in 2020, but it'll be a few years before there's anything to try: https://www.whisky.com/information/news/newsdetail/brora-distillery-reopened-and-first-cask-filled.html I bought a bottle of Brora from before its closure in 1983, and that was a good dram too. If I'd kept it instead of enjoying it, that would be worth at the very least a thousand quid in 2021. Edited September 18, 2021 by Futtocks 1 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 September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Futtocks said: Clynelish is a great whisky. I read that they were reviving the nearby Brora distillery in 2020, but it'll be a few years before there's anything to try: https://www.whisky.com/information/news/newsdetail/brora-distillery-reopened-and-first-cask-filled.html I bought a bottle of Brora from before its closure in 1983, and that was a good dram too. If I'd kept it instead of enjoying it, that would be worth at the very least a thousand quid in 2021. I remember buying three rosebanks (2 were presents) in 1984. My fav lowland. They'd be worth a min of 5k now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Will finish the last of the JW blue tonight. Lovely dram. Gorgeous and a present I have thoroughly enjoyed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Robin Evans said: Will finish the last of the JW blue tonight. Lovely dram. Gorgeous and a present I have thoroughly enjoyed Nice pressie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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