Master of Malt have Glenfarclas 21 Year Old on sale for £74.95 this morning.
While not being a fan of any Laphroaig - that "Select" might be the same (in principle) as a bottle of Bowmore "Legend" which both I and my father bought around the same time, years back (without each other knowing)
Both of us admitted to pouring it down the sink after a couple of tries.
Master of Malt have Glenfarclas 21 Year Old on sale for £74.95 this morning.
Oh oh, here comes trouble...
Two more bottles than 4 weeks ago and a much greater variance in colour a well. Should be an entertaining evening...
Pt.2
Not a massive Jura fan but this one has been pretty good. Finishing off tonight for sure!
That Bunna Moine is amazing. Everything you’d expect on the nose, but as soon as it goes down... Very nice surprise there. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Let the competition begin. FIGHT
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Okay can someone help me out...without going through 62 pages i am about to get back drinking whiskey not having bought any for a number of years.
Obviously lots of ideas but one question...do you have a favourite whiskey glass that helps with the flavour/taste or should i just pour it into my old £5 whiskey tumblers.
If you have a favourite a picture would be nice to help me.
Thanks
Mark
I've got some lovely heavy based tumblers however all my whisky is drunk from either the glass I posted in #3054 or the same type on the left in #3059.
The idea behind using these types of glasses is so that the "nose" concentrates within the glass due to its shape, this promotes the enjoyment of the spirit. Nothing much wrong in using a tumbler though if that's what you enjoy, the weight of the glass can psychologically impart an increased perception of quality in the same way that a hefty watch can feel more robust than a lighter one regardless as to any other metric.
Edit to add - as others have posted below, get yourself a Glencairn glass - I couldn't remember the name. I picked up a few when I visited some distilleries last year, if they're good enough for the distilleries when they do their tastings then they should be good enough for everyone else.
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Paracetamol was my weapon of choice
A mixed bag of spirits that night, excuse the list format as I've C & P'd it from elsewhere -
Bunnahabhain Eirigh Na Greine
Penderyn Legend
Balvenie DoubleWood 17 Year Old
Adnams Triple Malt Whisky
Ben Bracken Speyside
Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still
Old Forester Statesman
Glencadam Origin 1825
The GlenDronach 18 Year Old Allardice
Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair
The above was drunk in the order as listed, a list that was drawn randomly out of a hat. I provided the first Bunna and the GD18 (a 25 going by the bottling date, it's the darkest of the 10 in my previous 'photo) and each spirit was declared after we'd discussed and scored it - my two did quite well though someone did score the GD18 in last place...! There were some horrors amongst them, at least to my taste buds, and there was a lone bourbon thrown into the mix that was very enjoyable.
On the 11th Dec we're doing it again, though it'll be free choice of spirit so not just whiskies.
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Glencair glasses can be bought for a fiver. They're real value adders to whisky - you smell and taste things that just waft straight past you when in a tumbler.
it depends on my mood.
A Glencairn tasting glass is great to really get to grips with taste
Love my tullamore dew ceramic “glass”
Lastly, the America Shot glass reminds me of the westerns i grew up with and keeps me in check - 30ml only
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This is a longshot, but if you don't ask... does anyone know where I could find a bottle of Midleton Very rare 2020? I'd love to get a bottle for a friend of mine!
Laphroaig Quarter Cask arrived earlier this week thanks to a heads up from Kirk280.
Tonight (in the interests of market research) I will compare ...
- Laphroaig Quarter Cask
- Ardbeg 10
- Ardbeg Uigeadail
All served with a drop of water ...
Results at vGTG tomorrow.
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The QC is far more mellow than I remember it. I’ve never tried the uglygooglywoogy
Oog-a-dal, you say?
Been a long day and I'm not working tomorrow, hence a late nightcap.
Oog-a-dal
Laphroaig Select for £23 at local Sainsburys. Never tried it, what do you guys reckon? Seems like the cheapest Laphroaig ever.
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Yeah, it's not often I'd describe a whisky as rough however that's pretty much exactly what Select is.
The 10 yr is down to £26 in tesco atm with your club card. I'll have to pop in tomorrow and pick a bottle up.
This week ive ordered the following
Redbreast 15 - Superb daily and less indulgent than the 21
Glenfarclas 21 - Was reduced on black friday and always well received
Midleton Method and Madness Single Pot - Looks interesting and reviews well.
Green Spot Single Pot - Again untried but think it will be a welcome addition to the cupboard of love.
RIAC
I quite like the Laphroaig Select. A lot sweeter than I was expecting but still some hints of smoke and tobacco. Not bad at all at that price.
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Just wanted to share my (whisky) pride and joy...probably the most exciting mini-project of the home redevelopment - it really is great having an old man who's an engineer...thanks, Dad - Lagavulin 16 coming your way
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Some good deals on Amazon tonight.
Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071ZSFY..._Hj-ZFbYQQH8A2
Bowmore No. 1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cl https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XS1CW..._Pm-ZFbXFEXE37
Auchentoshan American Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B081NMQ8..._wo-ZFb880GYW5
Aberlour 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl (Double oak cask) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009SS9C..._Qp-ZFbE49RHCG
Cheers. I like Bowmore and that’s a great price
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Re-visited Old Pulteney 17 last night. Forgot what a special sweet dram it is!
I missed the bargain basement Laphroaig Lore at £46 from Tyndrum - added to cart, had breakfast, then proceeded to check-out which showed they'd all sold out
Not surprised at that price
It’s a long time since I’ve had this. It’s far smoother than I remember; actually quite easy drinking.
I can think of no finer way to spend £26!
Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair £26 at morrisons....early xmas pressie for me!
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marchingontogether!
Christmas balloons mate.
No, I don’t understand it either.