Whiskey

[village]

There are some decent deals at Co-op at the moment:

Tobemory 10yr single Malt reduced from £31 to £21
Isle Of Jura 10 yr single malt reduced from £28 to £18
Glenlivet 15 year old reduced from £33 to £27
Glenmorangie 10 yr old reduced from £31 to £25
Glenlivet 12 yr old reduced from £30 to £20

[j17ykp]

best deals around right now goes to sainsburys IMO

'Livet 12 for £25
Glenmorange £23
Talisker £25

and the best deal is

Dalwhinnie 15 year old for £20 :shock:

[ktmog6uk]

sainsburys finest 12yo islay, this used to be nailed on caol ila but it's changed, i'm thinking one of the lesser peated bruichladdichs now...rocks maybe?

[Bruce]

I think this thread needs more pictures, opened this one in Applecross. My latest purchase, it is fantastic. Red wine and a hint of bourbon with a small peat finish.

[Marios]

I'm revisiting Dalmore 12yo the last couple of days. One of my all time favourites :drunken:

[ktmog6uk]

i keep meaning to try the dalmore cigar malt.

I'm revisiting Dalmore 12yo the last couple of days. One of my all time favourites :drunken:

[will852]

Can someone recommend me a whisky for an absolute novice?

I'm getting quite into it, but I've only ever had Famous Grouse, and I had Jura once which I remember being lovely.
So I'm looking for something a bit higher up the ranks, a single malt I think, but I'm not at the stage yet to be trying the ones up there with the 'Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster' :lol:

[Sancho Panza]

i keep meaning to try the dalmore cigar malt.

The bad news, too late, it was discontinued a few years ago :(

The good news, it was re-branded Gran Reserva :)

I had a bottle of this, (the Cigar Malt), when it came out. It was fantastic, and excellent with a nice Cuban Cigar.

The Whisky Exchange have a bottle of the Cigar Malt here, but at £89.95 it's a lot more than the £20 I paid for my bottle. The Gran Reserva is about £42 a bottle.

[Sancho Panza]

Can someone recommend me a whisky for an absolute novice?

I'm getting quite into it, but I've only ever had Famous Grouse, and I had Jura once which I remember being lovely.
So I'm looking for something a bit higher up the ranks, a single malt I think, but I'm not at the stage yet to be trying the ones up there with the 'Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster' :lol:

Try the Aberlour 10 year old single malt, a very good whisky at a reasonable price, very often on sale in the supermarkets. If you fancy splashing out a bit more, the Aberlour 16 & 18 Yr old are fantastic.

[bydandie]

Can someone recommend me a whisky for an absolute novice?

I'm getting quite into it, but I've only ever had Famous Grouse, and I had Jura once which I remember being lovely.
So I'm looking for something a bit higher up the ranks, a single malt I think, but I'm not at the stage yet to be trying the ones up there with the 'Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster' :lol:

What I'd recommend if you like Jura is something like Coal Ila or Glendfiddich 15/18yo which you can often get on special at Tescos.

[st-rider]

Sorry if late to the party but just found this thread as it resurfaced.
I have done the malt whisky thing and even the whiskey thing.
So I know what I like (that'd be Speyside then).

However, having done all that I wondered if anyone could give me a steer on the 'blended malts' that are emerging (I know they have been for years, I'm only just now taking notice). I really don't want to get into the 'it's not a real malt' argument, I only want to know about the taste. After all I can still have a blended as a night cap and a malt to relax with and savour.

Any recommendations to try?
Sorry if asked and answered before, point me to the post(s).

Thanks in anticipation, Alex

[ktmog6uk]

are you meaning malt/grain blends or pure malt blends?
for malt/grain:
famous grouse - pretty spicy with a whiff of heather and peat in amongst the muscly grain
hankey bannister - this one reminds me of werthers originals!
black bottle - smoky and smooth

pure malt -
if you ever go to lidl they go and 8yr old pure malt called glen orchy thats pretty nice, smooth and toffeeish.
not tried myself but i've heard tell that grants green is pure malt and worth a go.

Sorry if late to the party but just found this thread as it resurfaced.
I have done the malt whisky thing and even the whiskey thing.
So I know what I like (that'd be Speyside then).

However, having done all that I wondered if anyone could give me a steer on the 'blended malts' that are emerging (I know they have been for years, I'm only just now taking notice). I really don't want to get into the 'it's not a real malt' argument, I only want to know about the taste. After all I can still have a blended as a night cap and a malt to relax with and savour.

Any recommendations to try?
Sorry if asked and answered before, point me to the post(s).

Thanks in anticipation, Alex

[jmhduck]

Can someone recommend me a whisky for an absolute novice?

I'm getting quite into it, but I've only ever had Famous Grouse, and I had Jura once which I remember being lovely.
So I'm looking for something a bit higher up the ranks, a single malt I think, but I'm not at the stage yet to be trying the ones up there with the 'Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster' :lol:

I'm nearly through a bottle of Dalwhinnie :D, very smooth I'd recommend it.

[st-rider]

are you meaning malt/grain blends or pure malt blends?...

I wondered if anyone could give me a steer on the 'blended malts' that are emerging

It's the blended malts I have little knowledge of.
I know there was a controversy when first started as the malt bit was confusing people with the single malts (perhaps from a marketing point deliberately so). However a lot more companies have jumped onto this bandwagon now so there must be some variety and interesting choices.

As I've said I do prefer Speyside so anything too peaty is out for me.

Any more recommendations welcome, Alex

[johnboy24]

Penderyn. Single malt Welsh Whisky.

Yes it's Welsh and it's Whisky.

So smooth and very moorish.

[magirus]

Penderyn. Single malt Welsh Whisky.

Yes it's Welsh and it's Whisky.

So smooth and very moorish.

I tried that a while ago, very palatable.

[ktmog6uk]

try the compass box range
http://www.compassboxwhisky.com/home.html

[quote=st-rider]

are you meaning malt/grain blends or pure malt blends?...

I wondered if anyone could give me a steer on the 'blended malts' that are emerging

It's the blended malts I have little knowledge of.
I know there was a controversy when first started as the malt bit was confusing people with the single malts (perhaps from a marketing point deliberately so). However a lot more companies have jumped onto this bandwagon now so there must be some variety and interesting choices.

As I've said I do prefer Speyside so anything too peaty is out for me.

Any more recommendations welcome, Alex[/quote:2khwuq7w]

[omegahombre]

Just started down the whiskey road myself. Someone bought me a bottle of Johnnie Walker Green label ( never tried a nice whiskey before ) really enjoyed it. Finished that and bought a bottle of glenmorangie. I think Jura is next on my list.

[studly]

Glenmorangie Astar.

Monkey Shoulder.

Talisker 10yr old.

[mel]

Something different is Glenkinchie, one of only two or three Lowland Malts, made about 15 miles from here at Pencaitland outside Edinburgh. Very light, and might be considered a "LADIES" type of whisky if that's not a contradiction in terms. Around 30 quid if you can find it - limited production as a single, and is often used in the blends to lighten up the heavier chunky malts. :drunken:

[ktmog6uk]

been on a bit of a malt tip at a mates today, tried
Glenfiddich 14 y.o. double oak
Amrut
Laphroaig 18 y.o
Balvenie Portwood

all very good, the Amrut has a vague spiciness about it thats definitely subcontinental....

[CmdrBond]

I've had the Amrut in the past - at a World of Whiskey tasting in a local liqour store and don't let the fact that it is made in India put you off - a lot of work has been put into the development of the whiskey and it shows - was very nice :drunken:

[CmdrBond]

Can someone recommend me a whisky for an absolute novice?

I'm getting quite into it, but I've only ever had Famous Grouse, and I had Jura once which I remember being lovely.
So I'm looking for something a bit higher up the ranks, a single malt I think, but I'm not at the stage yet to be trying the ones up there with the 'Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster' :lol:

What I'd recommend if you like Jura is something like Coal Ila or Glendfiddich 15/18yo which you can often get on special at Tescos.

Another vote for the Glenfiddich 15yr Solara - one of my absolute favourites :)

[hlovett]

15 year old Balvenie....

[Taff]

Penderyn. Single malt Welsh Whisky.

Yes it's Welsh and it's Whisky.

So smooth and very moorish.

I tried that a while ago, very palatable.

Been through a bottle last winter.. lovely.. need another for this year soon!

[reecie]

Had some spare change at Orlando airport so whilst the charms of something called "Knob Creek" was amusingly appealing I plumped for some Woodford Reserve bourbon at $39 for 1L. Initial sampling shows it to have a lovely smooth creamy start followed by that bite you get from a Tennessee/Kentucky whiskey and a lingering finish. Considering it was a complete punt having never heard of it and that I have plenty of JD's still I'm pleased with it.

[Marios]

I've been indulging into bourbon lately. I seem to prefer Woodford Reserve so far. Also tried Maker's Mark which is not bad at all. Any bourbon recommendations (except Jack Daniels and Jim Beam) :drunken: ?

[Dr.Brian]

I've been indulging into bourbon lately. I seem to prefer Woodford Reserve so far. Also tried Maker's Mark which is not bad at all. Any bourbon recommendations (except Jack Daniels and Jim Beam) :drunken: ?

Four Roses, Maker's Mark 46, and Woodford. Try the George T. Stagg as well.

[earlsy]

For a blended malt, I can add to the earlier recommendation for Johnnie Walker Green Label. Very well balanced.

For an affordable single malt, I really like The Singleton from Glen Ord. I first tried it in the Glen Ord distillery, so I guess I feel a bit of a connection...

[mackered]

I'm revisiting Dalmore 12yo the last couple of days. One of my all time favourites :drunken:

Dalmore is a favourite...........give this try sometime Glenfarclas 15 or 21

http://www.drinksdirect.co.uk/acatalog/ ... r_Old.html

[Marios]

Four Roses, Maker's Mark 46, and Woodford. Try the George T. Stagg as well.

Thanks for the suggestions :thumbup:

[ktmog6uk]

tried AnCnoc last night, nice and smooth!

[twhp101]

I've been indulging into bourbon lately. I seem to prefer Woodford Reserve so far. Also tried Maker's Mark which is not bad at all. Any bourbon recommendations (except Jack Daniels and Jim Beam) :drunken: ?

Bulleit is def. worth a try :thumbright:

[twhp101]

tried AnCnoc last night, nice and smooth!

My favourite everyday Speyside :drunken: not too sweet, and perfectly balanced. Glad to hear you're still enjoying the malts, my choice is a bit more limited now I'm out here :(

[stevenfromsweden]

:lol:

[twhp101]

:lol:

Welcome to the forum. If your :lol: is directed at my everyday choice, it's not actually a whisky I drink every day, just that it's a whisky priced around the bottom of the malt market (ignoring supermarket discounts) - from c.£25 upwards. Similar to the phrase cooking whisky :wink:

[Dr.Brian]

Four Roses, Maker's Mark 46, and Woodford. Try the George T. Stagg as well.

Thanks for the suggestions :thumbup:

I forgot Pappy Van Winkle.
Watch out for the Stagg if you get a bottle. It's POWERFUL, not for the novice palate. And it demands a bit of water. You love it or hate it.
Cheers!

[ktmog6uk]

:roll:

:lol:

[ktmog6uk]

it was certainly quite a complex dram, although i tend to prefer the heavily sherried speysides, arbelour a'bunadh is very definitely my number one spey.....

tried AnCnoc last night, nice and smooth!

My favourite everyday Speyside :drunken: not too sweet, and perfectly balanced. Glad to hear you're still enjoying the malts, my choice is a bit more limited now I'm out here :(

[Billyloves2boogie]

Monkey shoulder, top tipple.

[j17ykp]

, arbelour a'bunadh is very definitely my number one spey

And mine, for the money no spey comes close.

[wildheart]

I picked up this bottle of distillery reserve Jamesons on a recent visit to Dublin. If you get a chance when in Dublin go on the distillery tour its a must :D
This stuff is bloody gorgeous

[Broussard]

Just taken my delivery of two bottles of 'Committee release' Ardbeg Alligator.

Really really tempted to crack one open, but given they're worth £70+ on the bay of theives alreadyI'm tempted to sit tight!

Anyone tried it yet?

Tucking into a bottle. Enjoying the spicy, smokey notes. It's a decent drink with a nice vanilla finish. On general release now so buy some more...

[ktmog6uk]

some of the macallan range come close...

, arbelour a'bunadh is very definitely my number one spey

And mine, for the money no spey comes close.

[Ozzyblackbeard]

Bargain alert... :drunken:

Tesco currently selling The Glenlivet 12 YO for £20.00 (save a tenner) :D

[moggi1]

glenmarangie all the way for me.. not sure about my spelling though!

[John G]

Highland Park 18 year old single malt for me.

[hilly10]

Anything from Islay :drunken:

[Broussard]

Latest: a rather nice Lagavulin 12yo, 30yo Linlithgow (St Magdalene) bottled in '73 and a Coal Ila 8yo bottled at 59.4% earlier this year...

Get down to the show at the Whisky Exchange in October if you can...

[Snipe]

Four Roses, Maker's Mark 46, and Woodford. Try the George T. Stagg as well.

Thanks for the suggestions :thumbup:

Another vote for Woodford Reserve from me. Wild Turkey is also worth a dabble.