Whisky

[chuffer]

hurrah for mums!.....glad to hear that ones other than 14yr old (thus a tad cheaper) are also decent.....tempted to put a pre-xmas order in

[Futtocks]

hurrah for mums!.....glad to hear that ones other than 14yr old (thus a tad cheaper) are also decent.....tempted to put a pre-xmas order in

Hurrah indeed! I've had a look at the Arran website, and the one she bought was the green label one, finished in Sauternes casks, so there's an underlying sweetness to it.

[gingerjon]

Santa brought me a Bruichladdich 10 year old.  I am now very pleased with Santa.  Subtle for an Islay whisky but, at 46%, one of the better drops for contemplative mellowness.  Apparently it's the first 'proper' Bruichladdich this century after the distillery had ceased production in 1995, restarting in 2001 under new ownership.

 

[gingerjon]

I'd still try the Adnams (if it's not too expensive), just out of curiosity.

 

It's available now at £44.  I'd have thought they'd have pitched it nearer £30.

[Derwent]

I'm not a whisky connoisseur by any means but one of my clients gave me a bottle of 21 year old Isle of Jura recently. Is it worth drinking or is it a donate to a raffle job ?

[gingerjon]

I'm not a whisky connoisseur by any means but one of my clients gave me a bottle of 21 year old Isle of Jura recently. Is it worth drinking or is it a donate to a raffle job ?

 

Is it this?

 

Be a very generous raffle prize.

[Derwent]

Is it this?

 

Be a very generous raffle prize.

Yes. Crikey, didn't realise it was that expensive, thought it was just a run of the mill whisky. Might have to sample it later now, just out of curiosity you understand.

[ckn]

It's available now at £44.  I'd have thought they'd have pitched it nearer £30.

I know someone who tried it, his esteemed view was that you'd be better buying a bottle of Bells and mixing it with something like meths.  In fact, you'd be better buying a bottle of Bells and beating yourself with it.  He said it had a bit of promise but was at least 3, and most likely 5-10 years, away from being what you'd consider drinkable if you're a proper whisky man.

[808tone]

I know someone who tried it, his esteemed view was that you'd be better buying a bottle of Bells and mixing it with something like meths.  In fact, you'd be better buying a bottle of Bells and beating yourself with it.  He said it had a bit of promise but was at least 3, and most likely 5-10 years, away from being what you'd consider drinkable if you're a proper whisky man.

As UB40 said "food for thought"...doe's that apply to wine.

[Futtocks]

Benromach, the first time I've tried it. Very pale, very interesting.

[1976PMJwires]

Mum got me a glenlivet 18 year old for Xmas

Great memories of sharing with my dad.

Lovely drink and special times

[Simmo]

A bottle of Midleton Very Rare very gratefully received for Christmas.

 

This is my fourth bottle, and I have yet to take them up on their offer of a guided tasting tour. I might try to give that a go this year.

[Ullman]

To continue the Christmas present theme. My son got me a bottle of Lagavulin.

 

Never had it before. I like it very much. 

[longboard]

A bottle of Midleton Very Rare very gratefully received for Christmas.

 

This is my fourth bottle, and I have yet to take them up on their offer of a guided tasting tour. I might try to give that a go this year.

 

Good stuff, the Midleton VR.

 

If you visit the distillery, a meal at the nearby Ballymaloe should be worth consideration. Good sea fishing from Ballycotton, which is c10 miles from Midleton if that's your thing.

[Derwent]

Well I tried the Jura but it was probably wasted on me. The best thing I can say about it is that at least it didn't feel like I'd swallowed molten lava like most whisky does.

[Bearman]

To continue the Christmas present theme. My son got me a bottle of Lagavulin.

 

Never had it before. I like it very much.

Easily my favourite.

I had a couple of bottles of whisky given me, a bottle of Jura "Superstition" it's described as "lightly peated" and with notes of caramel. I found it a bit sweet, I was also given a bottle of Black Grouse, now I find ordinary Grouse a bit sweet for my taste but the Black Grouse was really nice. If you like peaty malts it's worthwhile trying as it's not that expensive.

I also stumbled across this

http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/islay-storm/

Again this looks to be reasonable price..

[Bob8]

Well I tried the Jura but it was probably wasted on me. The best thing I can say about it is that at least it didn't feel like I'd swallowed molten lava like most whisky does.

I have never enjoyed a Jura myself, despite being assured that I should.

[Futtocks]

To continue the Christmas present theme. My son got me a bottle of Lagavulin.

 

Never had it before. I like it very much. 

Good stuff, Lagavulin. Bit extreme for some tastes, but if you enjoy your Islay malts, lovely.

[Futtocks]

Aberlour A'Bunadh - Batch 42 (I'm pretty sure it's No.42, but I'd have to check). A cask-strength Speyside, finished in Oloroso barrels. Deep, dark, fabulous and (slightly) discounted at Waitrose.

 

A more detailed description and review.

Edited January 13, 2014 by Futtocks

[Bigal02]

I quite like (Spanish) brandy but can't take to whisky!  A friend has become a recent convert (and bore) of single malts and keeps trying to convert me.

 

I do try it now and again to see if my palate has changed, but I usually look like I'm in the finals of the Grassmere Gurning Competition when I taste it!

 

It all tastes 'peaty' to me.  That is, as if it has been taken from an Irish bog - and by bog, I don't mean a swamp!!

[Futtocks]

I quite like (Spanish) brandy but can't take to whisky!  A friend has become a recent convert (and bore) of single malts and keeps trying to convert me.

 

I do try it now and again to see if my palate has changed, but I usually look like I'm in the finals of the Grassmere Gurning Competition when I taste it!

 

It all tastes 'peaty' to me.  That is, as if it has been taken from an Irish bog - and by bog, I don't mean a swamp!!

He may just be a fan of Islay malts, which are peaty - some being extremely peaty. Lighter mainland whiskies might be more to your taste.

[silverback]

never been a whiskey lover as i always seem to end up with a massive headache before i even get home. dont mind the odd jack d or 3. always love the honey rums(ron miel) from gran canaria when on holidays, but i had a bottle of georgia moonshine peach mash bought for christmas by my wife off drinkfinder and it were spot on,some type a corn whiskey that even came in a masons jar. i sure slept like a polar bear over the new year that for sure. been wanting to try a few moonshines so if anyone can recomend anywere over here that will be fine,many thanks,and happy new year.

[Futtocks]

Now rum - there's a thing. Never liked it 'til fairly recently, finding it harsh and almost metallic. Then I tried a few different ones and absolutely fell for Angostura 1919 rum. Like drinking a glass of sunshine!

 

A little research revealed that most run is made and bottled pretty quickly, but a bit of ageing can make for a much nicer drink. They don't tend to be aged as long as whisky, but the 8 years for Angostura 1919 certainly have an effect.

[Tiny Tim]

I don't mind the occasional Bacardi and coke but I have never been a fan of rum. Over Christmas I got a bottle of Foursquare Spiced rum that a friend said was really nice...I couldn't agree. It's drinkable with a lot of coke or some other mixer but the taste of the rum really is not for me.

 

I am off on my travels again tomorrow so will be having a nose around the duty free shops at Heathrow for something nice. I've still got lots of Bowmore left from the last trip but I like to expand my horizons. I am meeting up in Prague with a crazy Polish colleague who is bringing some 'proper' Polish vodka with him for me to try.

[Futtocks]

I occasionally buy Kraken spiced rum. Very dark and treacly in taste.