Mine don't get a chance to be kept.
As an aside, I went to a mini whiskey tasting and had the chance to try a Macallan 14 YO which was silly expensive. The Lagavulin mentioned earlier was more to my liking.
Bonhams in Edinburgh are selling a 1957 Bowmore which is estimated at £150k. The Distillery is only able to get 12 bottles out of the cask, and it's supposedly the oldest Islay malt.Originally Posted by Tahiti
Might put in a bid for £70 to get things going.
Lawrence
http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-ev...malt-1-2564629
I've had a few lesser Bowmore's in my time and they're usually tasty. Best of luck with the bid ;-)
Been drinking Woodford Reserve this week. Tastes like petrol ffs.
Picked up a bottle of Sainsburys islay single malt, as a cheap bottle to take away on a holiday. What can I say very impressed. I'm in islay man in the lagavulin, caol ila camp and its up there. Great pick up for an every day bottle.
I've tried that myself - very acceptable
Cheers,
Steve
I've tried that myself with favourable results
Cheers,
Steve.
I'm not a Bourbon fan normally but this one's horrid.
Agreed.I've tried that myself - very acceptable
Cheers,
Steve
glad it is not just me that thinks this, I like it but not as good as the hype.
Wish I had got a bottle of Black Bush or Bulliet.
I once had a fascinating conversation with a real whiskey expert whilst stuck on Stornoway working. It was "The Kirk". so we were stuck in the hotel unable to work or shop.
This chap worked for a distributer of wines and spirits and was on business there going round various small distilleries and he said, quite categorically, that many people in the know consider that whisky does not improve at all after 18 year's and that older whiskies were just a waste of money!
It was on this trip that i discovered the dubious delights of "Trawler Rum". :-)
I have recently been given some Bruichladdich cask strength (in a numbered bottle, matured 11 years and bottled in 1997!) - blooming lovely!
Cheers,
Bought myself a ticket to this event here in Calgary -
http://www.crowfootliquor.com/events/whiskey-fest
50 whiskies from around the world, I went to this event last year and was a fabulous evening. You have tasting notes from the staff, but of course after about 20 or so, you can't really write very clearly. And of course, they give you a 20% discount voucher at the end of the night
Highly recommended if you're in the area
If I remember correctly the larger supermrkets "own brands" are produced by people like springbank , laga etc here's a link http://www.whiskymag.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5482
last time i tried it, Tescoes islay was definitely a Caol Ila, and i'm fairly sure Sainsburys is a Bruichladdich.
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
You guys seem to love your whiskeys. Check this out at the Whiskey Shop in Nottingham.
http://www.whiskyshop.com/Shop/Dalmo...d-PID3383.aspx
harrr much?
Hmmm I am in trouble.I joined the watch forum with one working watch in July now I'm currently on 5 with one needing a service.
Whisky on the other hand I usually have 5 or 6 on the go at any one time. Tell me the same thing won't happen with Whisky. Please!
Well after a few postings I've read tonight I had to drink something, so I've a wee glass of Springbank 10yo.
Sláinte
Used to be vice versa, I'm sure spring bank produce a fair amount for both as well. Funny thing is when you work out the cost per 70cl (as they are sold in 50cl bottles I think) they are virtualy the same price as the 'name brand'.
I had some whisky loving friends round yesterday ..... on offer was:
Talisker
Jura
Glenfiddich
Glenlivet 12
Glenlivet 15
Glenlivet 18
Glenlivet Distillers Edition (think only available in airports)
Glenmorangie 12
Glenmorangie La Santa
Dalmore 12
Dalmore 15
Old Pultney
Glenrothes
My 3 favourites are (in no particular order as I cannot say which is better/preferred) the following:-
Glenlivet 18
Dalmore 15
Glenlivet Distillers Edition
Funnily enough its been hard to concentrate at work today !!!
How about 375 quid a pop (50 ml it is) ofYou guys seem to love your whiskeys. Check this out at the Whiskey Shop in Nottingham.
http://www.whiskyshop.com/Shop/Dalmo...d-PID3383.aspx
harrr much?
in the Boisdale?The Macallan Vintage 1959 45 Year Old Cask No. 360 Speyside, distillery bottling
Wood shavings and dried fruits on the nose. The taste is of dry wood atfirst, then citrus and dried fruits, leaving a finish of spices and tannicoak.
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Fas est ab hoste doceri
both are 70cl, and Sprink Bank cannot legally name any malt they produce Islay, as they are not based there - they are Campbelltown based. They may produce a supermarket malt, but it will be lablelled Campbelltown, Highland, or not specified.
most supermarket single malt Islays come from Caol Ila or Bruichladdich, with a rare Laphroaig creeping out. it's not that long ago that Caol Ila didn't have an official bottling at all, and Bruichladdich does many many small variations - i suspect the less successfull for these are often sold off. I was told by the distillery manager at Bowmore that they no longer sell malts outside their own branding, although this was a couple of years ago so whether that's still true i'm not sure.
the second pic i took inside Laphroaig during the peat burning to smoke the malt.
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
Agree with a lot of other posters here that Aberlour A'bunadh is a cracking whisky (and represents very good value for money).
Just noticed that Waitrose have it on offer at £27 a bottle. Hard to argue with at that price.
Picked one up today along with a litre of Tanquary Gin for £20!
Another great offer!
Lagavulin 16 year old for £28 at Asda.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/laga...8-asda-1339612
A shame that I am so bloody poor!
I have never tried it, I cannot get past the smell as I put it my lips. I am the same with coffee.
None in Gravesend (just as well for my wallet), good luck to those searching.
Christ! It was cheap at £35 the other week - the last bottle I got I paid £46
I got one at £35 which was a bargain. £28? Giving it away!
Just been given a bottle of Monkey Shoulder. it's a blend of 3 malts from Grants inc Glenfiddich which isn't one of my favourites. Any one tried it?
Thanks, Neil
Must get to Asda tho!!!
Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Kinvenie are the three malts the make up Monkey Shoulder, which is an all malt blend. Kinvenie isn't available as a single malt, it's used in this and in Grants blends exclusively. Monkey Shoulder is a rich, fruity cake of a speyside - well worth a try ihmo. Don't write off Glenfiddich - the standard 12 is a bit bland but the 15, 18 and especially the Caoran Reserve are all worth a try.
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
Thanks for the heads up. I'll give it a go, the worst that can happen is it ends up a mixer Whisky :)
I'm still not sure I'll buy the Glenfiddich, I think I'd have to taste it as there still so many others to try and I tend to like them peaty.
Slainte, Neil
Gledfiddich Caoran Reserve is matured in old Islay casks
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
Surely that's just wrong!Gledfiddich Caoran Reserve is matured in old Islay casksOn the other hand it does sound interesting
SWMBO is even more annoyed by Whisky bottles than watches!
Glenmorangie for sale for £20 at Sainsburys.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/glen...now-20-1357130
Grants for £10
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/gran...sburys-1356213
Just bought a bottle of JD Tennessee Honey from Sainsbury's for £17.99
Very nice, I could have easily drunk the whole bottle last night!
My local Sainsburys also has Talisker at £23 currently.
That's very tempting I do like a bit of Talisker, the first proper whiskey that I ever bought.
Reading this thread makes me realise I need to be a bit more adventurous with my choices. I normally just stock up on Highland Park whenever it is on offer.....
I can recommend Edradour as well, picked some up when I was in Inverness and really enjoyed it.
Just noticed this thread, wish I had seen it earlier as I bought some 16 year lagavulin the other week for £48!! Oh well will keep an eye out for any deals to add to my collection and post up if I see any. Tesco whiskey of the month deals seem quite good sometimes...
My local Sainsburys also has Jura for £22 and IMHO the very drinkable Black Grouse for £14.
Best regards
Just having a couple of drams of Johnnie Walker Red Label - delicious. I know its nothing special but I love it.
I'll be dipping into the Double Black shortly. Lovely stuff & pretty good vfm.
z
Glenfiddich for me tonight!
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Glenfiddich for me tonight!
Aldi have their Glen Marnoch 24yr old Speyside in @ £30.
Last years' was indistiguishable from Glenmorangie Sonalta PX, so I'm hoping for more of the same.
I've a few bottles on the go and a few as yet to be opened.
Opened -
Glenlivet 12yr Speyside
Old Pulteney 12yr Highland
Macallan Masters' Edition Highland
Glenmorangie 10yr Highland
Yet to try -
Glenmorangie Lasanta 12yr (Sherry casks), Quinta Ruban 12yr (Port casks) and Nectar D'Or 12yr (Sauternes casks), all miniatures as part of a Glenmorangie "Discovery Pack"
Isle of Jura, Bruichladdich, Tamnavulin, Tullibardine, and The Invergordan Single Highland Grain, again all miniatures from a box set from the Invergordon Distillers Group.
Have also recently finished a bottle of Sloemotion sloe whisky, really rather tasty!
Need to get some contrast back in to the collection, a bottle of Laphroaig will do the trick. Will be back up to Scotland early next month and will be staying quite literally down the road from the Dalmore Distillery, would be rude to not pop in for a nosey...
Just bought some Karuizawa Spirit of Asama from TWE for Christmas. Looking forward to cracking that bottle open.
Right Ive had a whiskey or two but I would never buy a bottle or order one in a pub but I want to like it as Im sure its a great hobby to have so what should I try?
My pallette likes Red Wine (Gallo Turning Leaf is a favourite) and Stella or Kronenburg plus a nice G&T or Vodka Redbull.
What I dont want to do is buy a bottle and be stuck with it so educate me whiskey ninjas
RIAC
Don't go in at the deep end - order a few miniatures first (most online stores offer them) & work out what you like.
I found out I like most of 'em - I just like a different whiskey for a different occasion
z
Its the ideal time of year for you to buy one (or two ?) of the premium Whisky miniatures gift packs that all the supermarkets are now selling as xmas presents.
£20 will usually get you a set with 4 different single malt sampler bottles. You can then get an idea of what sort of flavour of whisky you like and dont like.
Me too - had an assignment for Scottish Co-Op many years ago which involved travelling round obscure stores and prepping them for 21 century technology.
A bunch of us ended up on Stornaway and were confined to the Hotel for the duration of the Kirk so ended up sampling Malts for the first time ( and Trawler Rum, but thats another story ) and i just completely fell in love with the unque taste of Talisker and its still my favourite 20-odd years later.
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