Last drink for a week. Something lightly peated. Mixed reviews on this but it’s pretty decent for the £20 I paid, if you like spice & a little smoke that is. Cheers
Opened this one last night, I'm a big fan of their Fusion so thought I'd give this one a try. I can't back to back it with the Fusion as, for the first time in years, I don't have any however I wouldn't say it's peat hit is much bigger and this one is sweeter... Glad I tried it though the jury is out as to which I prefer.
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Who else bagged an Arrrrrrrdbeg Committee Release this morning?
Very excited
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Picked this up in Booths today for £25. Looking forward to trying it
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Missed it. Bugger.Originally Posted by Chris_X
Who else bagged an Arrrrrrrdbeg Committee Release this morning?
Very excited
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I only became a committee member about 2 weeks ago and it was for that kind of thing I joined for. Need to keep a closer eye on my Ardbeg emails...
I got an arrrrdbeg eventually. The system was a pain!
Important things in life
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Bought this when it was a hot topic a couple of months or so back, tonight is its first outing.
I do enjoy trying new whiskies and this is probably the best of the admittedly small selection (3, maybe 4) Bunnas I've tried. I'd describe it as a relatively soft peated spirit that has, for me at least, a pleasant background brine twist that all mellows to something sweet and light on the finish.
A worthwhile purchase, and thanks to whoever it was that first mentioned it.
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Last edited by CardShark; 4th February 2021 at 23:20. Reason: spelling mistakes that would make it look like I'd drank the whole bottle...
Very tasty
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Wow, this packs an up front punch. Possibly quite harsh but something very moreish about it. Has a good long finish and can defo get apples and toffee in there.Picked this up in Booths today for £25. Looking forward to trying it
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For £25 it packs lot in for discussion!
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A very nice dram. Your corrected spelling mistakes means you must have enjoyed it!Bought this when it was a hot topic a couple of months or so back, tonight is its first outing.
I do enjoy trying new whiskies and this is probably the best of the admittedly small selection (3, maybe 4) Bunnas I've tried. I'd describe it as a relatively soft peated spirit that has, for me at least, a pleasant background brine twist that all mellows to something sweet and light on the finish.
A worthwhile purchase, and thanks to whoever it was that first mentioned it.
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I'm a big fan of Auchentoshan - A much-overlooked distillery.Very tasty
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Indeed! Nothing that stands out too much, but just a very quality drink
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Teeling Small Batch Irish whiskey is reduced to £18.47 in Asda, not one I've tried so picked up a bottle to sample today
https://groceries.asda.com/product/w.../1000133564147
Have to say i didn't rate this, found it harsh, the oak overpowered the distillery style for me, all vanilla wood and alcohol burn and none of the gentle grassy meadow flavour of the standard Auchentoshan.
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
These
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You share my name and good taste in Dalmore 18. One of my top 3 whiskys. Try Glendronach 18 and be prepared to be amazedThese
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This was a surprise gift on my birthday last week.
I've an unopened bottle of the 12, but cracked this open last night to let the gifter know what it was like. Very easy drinker, plenty of sherry, not too complex.
Great looking bottle, even though only 40% I'm sure it will open up more now there's air in the bottle.[/IMG]
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I think I’m turning Japanese, I really think so.
Some very nice bottles and Nikka is one of my favourites.I think I’m turning Japanese, I really think so.
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Couldn’t get on with that one for some reason. Thoughts?
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for me, it's a younger, toned down version of the 10 year old. fine in it's place but no comparison side by side. this is £25 in tesco at the moment, and the 10 year old is £30. it's worth the extra fiver.
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Tbh I bought it as it was on sale and wanted to give it a try. It’s slightly sweeter and less developed than the 10 years, but that makes it a little ‘confused’ if that makes sense. Still a good drink but much better ones out there
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Fascinating experience this weekend as to the polar ends of Islay whisky. Having bought a bottle of the latest Ardbeg Committee Release for £143, I also bought two bottles of the "Black Bottle" which was on sale on Amazon for £15 - the latter being one of my dad's daily-sip favourites.
I haven't opened the Ardbeg committee release yet, as I'm enjoying an open bottle of Uigeadeal - but from blogger's reviews the committee release is not better than the Oogie, and definitely not considering the premium, collector's price.
The Black Bottle was a really positive surprise, easy drinking light and fresh Islay, and IMHO super-excellent value. Ok it's not going to keep an advanced connoisseur interested for long, but it was very quiffable - both neat and as an Old Fashioned.
So, is the Ardbeg committee release going to be 10x better than the Black Bottle, or give me 10x the enjoyment - I really doubt it...is the Ardbeg committee release an over-priced impulse buy of an over-eager collector - probably
Whereas in relative comparison, it's probably fair to say the Oogie is 3-4x better than the Black Bottle and I will probably enjoy it as much as that...note to self - don't get sucked it limited edition hype as easy, and stick more to the pick of the core range.
What are your observations?
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I keep seeing Tamnavulin cheap, used to like it years ago before it got mothballed for years, how are the newer expressions?
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
For £20 it’s pretty decent. Wouldn’t pay more for it however.
it used to be a standout speyside, all creamy buttery vanilla tones, still the same?
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
Just retesting for you......
Not sure what it used to be like but definitely sweet, with a bit of caramel for me. Like I say, for £20 you can’t grumble!
cheers, i'll give one a bash i think
Just retesting for you......
Not sure what it used to be like but definitely sweet, with a bit of caramel for me. Like I say, for £20 you can’t grumble!
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
Seems very reasonable for that price.Picked this up in Booths today for £25. Looking forward to trying it
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I do enjoy my whiskey from time to time but wouldn't call myself the biggest fan. Got this recently for my birthday. Obligatory watch + bottle shot
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Nice bottle. I really like Glen Goyne! Great watch too!I do enjoy my whiskey from time to time but wouldn't call myself the biggest fan. Got this recently for my birthday. Obligatory watch + bottle shot
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This
Lagavulin 16 tonight
Tried this a few times now. Taste comparisons have taken place alongside Glenfarclas 15 and Benriach 12 sherried. Not on the same level as these obviously but this stands up well for a £25 purchase. Such a lingering finish. (The Benriach is my fave by the way)
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Mrs Z bought me this for Valentines
I was a bit skeptical at first - but it's quite pleasant.
Probably because it's made with single malts from three Speyside distilleries - & I like Speysides.
z
A great session whisky that, usually buy a bottle when it’s on offerMrs Z bought me this for Valentines
I was a bit skeptical at first - but it's quite pleasant.
Probably because it's made with single malts from three Speyside distilleries - & I like Speysides.
z
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
You may already be aware of this however the 3 distilleries are represented by the 3 monkeys and 'monkey shoulder' is a term used for the condition that maltman suffered from due to the manual turning over of the barley on the malt floor.Mrs Z bought me this for Valentines
I was a bit skeptical at first - but it's quite pleasant.
Probably because it's made with single malts from three Speyside distilleries - & I like Speysides.
z
Any idea which 3 distilleries? It's a William Grant brand, so some of Glenfiddich, Balvenie and another? Just guessing here, so I hope a pro can chime in
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Kininvie is the other.
There's a peated version too - Smokey Monkey. I think they swap out the Kininvie for Ailsa Bay, but not entirely sure. I find it to be a decent mixer for when a cocktail calls for peated whisky.
Tried the Ardbeg Wee Beastie (5 yo) last night - peated but not balanced/smoothed out by oak due to its age; not bad and certainly worth a try by Ardbeg fans but can’t be compared to their other more balanced offerings.
A very rare trip to the supermarket for me, and these two were £25 each. Seemed rude not to...
All set for the next vGTG now!
I really like that Bunna - more than the Mòine in fact.
z
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I bought it due to you mate. And a miniature of Monkey Shoulder!
If it’s crap I’ll blame you. If I like it too much and get ‘tired’ I’ll blame you.
That figures. Either way I’m to blame ... have you been a talking to Mrs Z ?
z
this packs a punch! quite delicate nose, palate sweetish then....smoke! it just keeps coming...Wave after wave, each mightier than the last, Till last, a ninth one, gathering half the deep And full of voices, slowly rose and plunged Roaring, and all the wave was in a flame: And down the wave and in the flame was borne A naked babe, and rode to Merlin's feet, Who stoopt and caught the babe, and cried "The King! Here is an heir for Uther!"
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
News for fans of Japanese(?) whiskies - to be honest I wasn't aware of the situation!
https://www.masterofmalt.com/blog/po...se-whisky.aspx
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