Whiskey

**tommyzzj** · 19th January 2021, 14:06

Originally Posted by Kirk280

Is it too early for a whisky?!

past midday it's all good!

**Gavbaz** · 19th January 2021, 14:39

Originally Posted by Kirk280

Is it too early for a whisky?!

Dry January?

**tintin** · 19th January 2021, 15:21

Originally Posted by Kirk280

Is it too early for a whisky?!

Its always opening time somewhere in the world.....

**Kirk280** · 19th January 2021, 17:09

Originally Posted by Gavbaz

Dry January?

“Drier January”

**hughtrimble** · 19th January 2021, 17:17

Originally Posted by Kirk280

“Drier January”

Mildly moist January

**hughtrimble** · 19th January 2021, 17:27

Just arrived...must resist

**CardShark** · 21st January 2021, 21:57

I've been sitting on this one for a month short of 8 years, today I finally had good reason to open it.

Not just a house move but, long story short, a big positive marker in my life as well.

Cheers, all.

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**tommyzzj** · 21st January 2021, 22:10

Originally Posted by CardShark

I've been sitting on this one for a month short of 8 years, today I finally had good reason to open it.

Not just a house move but, long story short, a big positive marker in my life as well.

Cheers, all.

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This was one of the best drinks I've had ever... enjoy in good health!

**ktmog6uk** · 21st January 2021, 22:35

Bowmore 12 yo £25 in morrisons- i'm in!

**Kirk280** · 22nd January 2021, 23:13

This is a nice whisky:

And technically it’s still dry January as this is for medicinal purposes only: to counter the effects of last night’s science experiment at the vGTG.

The experiment was, which is better: Lore or Uigeadail?

I don’t remember the result...I became tired....might need more data points!

**Gavbaz** · 22nd January 2021, 23:16

This for me tonight.

**ktmog6uk** · 22nd January 2021, 23:47

Originally Posted by Gavbaz

This for me tonight.

Is that the 50 year old Glen Grant?

**Argon** · 23rd January 2021, 01:37

Originally Posted by Gavbaz

This for me tonight.

Now I want a Damasko like that.

**Gavbaz** · 23rd January 2021, 07:08

Originally Posted by Gavbaz

This for me tonight.

Wow, no I wish! It’s a Willet reserve. Very similar bottle but not so similar price. :)

**gingerboy** · 23rd January 2021, 20:01

Originally Posted by Gavbaz

This for me tonight.

That's a lush watch!!! I want one, you can keep the whiskey

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**PawG** · 24th January 2021, 20:36

Aberlour 10yo on sale in my local coop for £15! Anyone had it?

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**Kirk280** · 24th January 2021, 20:39

Originally Posted by PawG

Aberlour 10yo on sale in my local coop for £15! Anyone had it?

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Many times. It’s perfectly drinkable, if slightly bland. But for £15 it’s a bargain!

**PawG** · 24th January 2021, 20:45

Originally Posted by Kirk280

Many times. It’s perfectly drinkable, if slightly bland. But for £15 it’s a bargain!

Great, if the lockdown is ever over, I might just have it with my friend as a ''calibration'' drink :-)

**ktmog6uk** · 24th January 2021, 20:49

Originally Posted by PawG

Aberlour 10yo on sale in my local coop for £15! Anyone had it?

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at £15 i would clear the shelf! it's a very good entry level malt that , i think they are phasing the 10 year old out soon and promoting the 12. i awlays have a bottle of this in along with talisker and laphroaig

taste profile here:
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskie...ar-old-whisky/

you could always send me a couple

**PawG** · 24th January 2021, 20:54

Originally Posted by ktmog6uk

at £15 i would clear the shelf! it's a very good entry level malt that , i think they are phasing the 10 year old out soon and promoting the 12. i awlays have a bottle of this in along with talisker and laphroaig

taste profile here:
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskie...ar-old-whisky/

you could always send me a couple

I’ll go and have a look tomorrow, they didn’t have many, I bought two. One for myself, one for a mate.

I’m opening it now to try.

Edit: Damn it, I think it wasn't stored upright as the cork is a bit damaged and stuck to the bottle. Shame.
Not a bad drink though.

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**ktmog6uk** · 24th January 2021, 21:00

enjoy!

Originally Posted by PawG

I’ll go and have a look tomorrow, they didn’t have many, I bought two. One for myself, one for a mate.

I’m opening it now to try.

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**Kirk280** · 24th January 2021, 21:28

Originally Posted by PawG

I’ll go and have a look tomorrow, they didn’t have many, I bought two. One for myself, one for a mate.

I’m opening it now to try.

Edit: Damn it, I think it wasn't stored upright as the cork is a bit damaged and stuck to the bottle. Shame.
Not a bad drink though.

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You might have to drink it in one go.....Cheers!

**Gavbaz** · 24th January 2021, 21:29

Sunday club.

**Chris_X** · 24th January 2021, 21:34

Originally Posted by Gavbaz

Sunday club.

Lovely watch!

... but what did you think of this Bunnah? I expected much more purchasing this after the 12yr old - I mean it's a very decent, light, Islay and it was a bargain on Amazon at around £21 a month or so ago...but it feels very young, and just several classes below the 12 (which I thought was great for the money).

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**Gavbaz** · 24th January 2021, 21:37

Originally Posted by Chris_X

Lovely watch!

... but what did you think of this Bunnah? I expected much more purchasing this after the 12yr old - I mean it's a very decent, light, Islay and it was a bargain on Amazon at around £21 a month or so ago...but it feels very young, and just several classes below the 12 (which I thought was great for the money).

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Hi Chris.
I think you are spot on. I’m glad I also bought it at that price point, it’s a nice simple dram but the 12 is much more complex and a completely different whisky for me.

**ktmog6uk** · 24th January 2021, 21:40

Originally Posted by Gavbaz

Hi Chris.
I think you are spot on. I’m glad I also bought it at that price point, it’s a nice simple dram but the 12 is much more complex and a completely different whisky for me.

this was a recent buy for me, my first bottle of Bunnahabhain, and i thought it was very very good. looks like i'll have to buy the 12 too!

**Kirk280** · 24th January 2021, 22:59

Originally Posted by ktmog6uk

this was a recent buy for me, my first bottle of Bunnahabhain, and i thought it was very very good. looks like i'll have to buy the 12 too!

And the Moine.....it’s lovely!

**tommyzzj** · 24th January 2021, 23:46

wonder if any TZers has contacts in distilleries or whisky wholesale businesses? lockdown has hit hard and I'm considering buying in bulks.. Thanks!

**CardShark** · 25th January 2021, 07:53

I tried the Stiuireadair in one of the blind sessions I took part in a couple of months or so back, one or two of us enjoyed it however I was one of a few that thought it average at best. I'm yet to open my bottle of Moine.

**PawG** · 25th January 2021, 19:33

Originally Posted by PawG

I’ll go and have a look tomorrow, they didn’t have many, I bought two. One for myself, one for a mate.

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All gone now.

**Gavbaz** · 25th January 2021, 20:21

Monday Club ;)

Thanks to Mr

for the recommendation.

**Kirk280** · 25th January 2021, 20:26

I love Bulleit Bourbon. I love Speedmasters.

Fine choices!

**dandanthewatchman** · 25th January 2021, 21:02

Burns Night tonight ..... nice excuse to have a dram on a Monday night. Loch Lomond 18 about to be poured

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**gorrie** · 25th January 2021, 23:02

Im trying to get through a bottle of Macallan Gold to free up the space it’s taking up in my piano (aka whisky cabinet). Must say that I’m really not enjoying it at all. I know it’s an entry level Macallan, but I expected better than this to be honest. I can only manage one before having to move on to something else every time I try it.
Won’t be buying that again.

**Gavbaz** · 26th January 2021, 20:29

Tuesday club. Promise I don’t have a problem ;)

**Argon** · 27th January 2021, 01:21

Originally Posted by gorrie

Im trying to get through a bottle of Macallan Gold to free up the space it’s taking up in my piano (aka whisky cabinet). Must say that I’m really not enjoying it at all. I know it’s an entry level Macallan, but I expected better than this to be honest. I can only manage one before having to move on to something else every time I try it.
Won’t be buying that again.

Yep, I felt exactly the same about the Macallan Gold. Ended up keeping it to serve to friends who wanted a whisky but are clueless about whisky.

**Kirk280** · 27th January 2021, 01:21

Originally Posted by Gavbaz

Tuesday club. Promise I don’t have a problem ;)

I’m doing dry January.

It’s ‘drier’.

I’m with you bro. Hic!

**Gavbaz** · 27th January 2021, 08:31

Originally Posted by Kirk280

I’m doing dry January.

It’s ‘drier’.

I’m with you bro. Hic!

Haha. ;)

**UMBROSUS** · 27th January 2021, 17:48

No a malt but I do like a wee dram of black bottle... Cracking for the money tbh

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**ktmog6uk** · 27th January 2021, 18:01

Originally Posted by PawG

All gone now.

Boo! Thanks for looking

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Originally Posted by PawG

All gone now.

Boo! Thanks for looking

**ktmog6uk** · 27th January 2021, 20:12

Originally Posted by UMBROSUS

No a malt but I do like a wee dram of black bottle... Cracking for the money tbh

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It’s just popped up on Amazon for £15 delivered

**Kirk280** · 27th January 2021, 20:39

Originally Posted by Gavbaz

Monday Club ;)

Thanks to Mr

for the recommendation.

Currently £20 on Amazon.

The whiskey is going cheap too!

**Gavbaz** · 27th January 2021, 23:10

Tonight’s Dram! I’m running out of watches, not bottles. Need to correct that balance. ;)

**Auto** · 28th January 2021, 08:19

Originally Posted by PawG

Aberlour 10yo on sale in my local coop for £15! Anyone had it?

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I like this especially if you open it, have a few then leave a few months to let what oxygen has got to it to take effect. It makes a massive difference.

**PawG** · 28th January 2021, 09:14

Originally Posted by Auto

I like this especially if you open it, have a few then leave a few months to let what oxygen has got to it to take effect. It makes a massive difference.

Interesting, I don’t think anyone will be visiting me any time soon, so this bottle will last.

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**g40steve** · 28th January 2021, 13:00

Do old scotch & brandy have any value?
Dad mentioned he has several 50+ years old bottles, Bells, Dimple & 70-80 Courvoisier, all boxed?

**ktmog6uk** · 28th January 2021, 13:07

Originally Posted by g40steve

Do old scotch & brandy have any value?
Dad mentioned he has several 50+ years old bottles, Bells, Dimple & 70-80 Courvoisier, all boxed?

You can check at whisky exchange.

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Originally Posted by g40steve

Do old scotch & brandy have any value?
Dad mentioned he has several 50+ years old bottles, Bells, Dimple & 70-80 Courvoisier, all boxed?

You can check at whisky exchange.

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Originally Posted by g40steve

Do old scotch & brandy have any value?
Dad mentioned he has several 50+ years old bottles, Bells, Dimple & 70-80 Courvoisier, all boxed?

You can check at whisky exchange.

**hughtrimble** · 28th January 2021, 13:13

Originally Posted by g40steve

Do old scotch & brandy have any value?
Dad mentioned he has several 50+ years old bottles, Bells, Dimple & 70-80 Courvoisier, all boxed?

Certainly. Though the spirit is still the same age as it was unlike wine (if it was a 12 year old, it's still 12, despite being 12+50!), there are collectors who are after bottles from different years.

**Kirk280** · 28th January 2021, 13:33

Originally Posted by g40steve

Do old scotch & brandy have any value?
Dad mentioned he has several 50+ years old bottles, Bells, Dimple & 70-80 Courvoisier, all boxed?

Potentially considerable value, if they are older / rarer whiskies i.e. a 1950s bottling of a 21 year old Macallan will be worth rather more than a standard bottling of Grants!

Whisky values have gone through the roof in recently years, he might be sitting on a small gold mine.

(I’d be useless at investing in whisky due to my propensity to sample it!)

**Gavbaz** · 29th January 2021, 20:49

Well it is a Friday ......

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