RedRedRose
Well-Known Member
cThe one in the middle is tried and tested, probably my favourite all time whisky. The other two (pale ale and rum casks!) are mad gambles at what was on offer in duty free.
Whisky recommendations?
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cThe one in the middle is tried and tested, probably my favourite all time whisky. The other two (pale ale and rum casks!) are mad gambles at what was on offer in duty free.
Elpenor
Dancing as fast as I can
I bought the Aldi speyside last year, finally opened it last night. I don’t really drink very often, and don’t profess to be a whisky expert. But I enjoyed it, as previously only had Islay which I find far too peaty.
I’m going to pass through an airport duty free next month so thought I might try to pick up another one to complement the one I have, can anyone suggest another decent Speyside or perhaps an interesting alternative that won’t break the bank
I’m going to pass through an airport duty free next month so thought I might try to pick up another one to complement the one I have, can anyone suggest another decent Speyside or perhaps an interesting alternative that won’t break the bank
RedRedRose
Well-Known Member
Aberlour, Cardhu, Macallan, Speyburn and Tomintoul all work for me. Cardhu and the latter two are probably the cheaper end.
RedRedRose
Well-Known Member
While passing through duty free, I saw these two. Never seen them before, are they any good?
Elpenor
Dancing as fast as I can
Thanks, hopefully I’ll be able to sample ok the way out - Heathrow - and buy on my return
danny la rouge
More like *fanny* la rouge!
They’re both new to me.
danny la rouge
More like *fanny* la rouge!
All good. Macallan is a solid choice. It and Glenallachie are widely available. Give the latter a try, if you see it, Elpenor
Brainaddict
slight system overdrive
Agree that Aberlour is a good reliable choice. The only time I tried Chivas Regal - the standard one - I thought it was rank. Like, I was surprised by how bad it was, given that it is heavily advertised as a premium brand. It made me think it is like Ferrero Rocher - one of those things that pretends to be premium.
RedRedRose
Well-Known Member
They go really heavy with the vanilla. Clearly designed as a mixer.
Sent the wife in for a tasting whilst we were on Arran and as it was her birthday I offered to get her what she wanted from the shop on the way out. Expensive, but she really liked the 25 year old one which was sadly/happily out of stock. The one in the middle is the Corriecravie.
Serge Forward
Just enjoyin' my coffee.
For my birthday, my son in Canada bought me a ticket for the Leicester Whisky Festival on 25 Nov 
Anyone else in travelling distance going to this? Here's the link...
Leicester Whisky Festival - Dram Fest 2023
The other son in Manchester got me a bottle of Talisker
Anyone else in travelling distance going to this? Here's the link...
Leicester Whisky Festival - Dram Fest 2023
The other son in Manchester got me a bottle of Talisker
Griff
Feeding the foxes
RedRedRose
Well-Known Member
Came across this, thought others would appreciate.
Griff
Feeding the foxes
My new favourite whisky (for the time being!) is Nc'Nean organic. Mrs.Griff picked up a bottle for me after reading an article about the founder and have to say I was more than surprised with how delicious it is.
Lovely and floral under your hooter and a wonderful delicate taste.
Hoping for another bottle for Christmas.
She also got some of their gin, but haven't tried that yet.
Lovely and floral under your hooter and a wonderful delicate taste.
Hoping for another bottle for Christmas.
She also got some of their gin, but haven't tried that yet.
Serge Forward
Just enjoyin' my coffee.
Mrs Forward had to pick me up from the Leicester Whisky Dram Fest - cos I'm a bit pished. It was a really good event. After too many samples to count (hic) I bought a Port Askaig 8yr (Islay) and an Elements of Islay Cask Edition (blended) plus an Evan Williams Black Label bourbon. All of which were my fave samplings on the night. Sláinte!
danny la rouge
More like *fanny* la rouge!
Hmm. I think the answer is “keep buying more before you finish the last bottle”.
AnnO'Neemus
Is so vanilla
I went with a friend to the Manchester whisky festival in 2022. He hammered the samples, whereas I paced myself a bit better.
He ended up being sick in the street while staggering home and I had to take him up to his flat, where he collapsed on the sofa, so I covered him with a duvet and put a bucket next to him.
Good night!
There were lots of lovely single malts, obvs, but the surprise of the night was some rather nice Filey Bay whiskey from Yorkshire!
Filey Bay Whisky
Filey Bay Single Malt Whisky is made from field to bottle using 100% homegrown barley. Find out how to try it on our website.
www.spiritofyorkshire.com
chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
Been mostly drinking Auchentoshan (American Oak) recently. Very nice. Just been given a bottle of Tamnavulin Double Cask too.
Finally tried The Lakes Distillery's 'The One'. Nah. Very overpriced and unremarkable.
(My apologies though, I've been distracted with a journey through France's cremants in recent months.)
Finally tried The Lakes Distillery's 'The One'. Nah. Very overpriced and unremarkable.
(My apologies though, I've been distracted with a journey through France's cremants in recent months.)
mwgdrwg
Be a Pisces. Jam.
This is my current selection of Asian whisky. The Nikka Session is light and very easy to drink, the Taketsuru might be the most well-balanced whisky I've ever tried, and the Kavalan is the most delicious of the lot, tastes just amazing ...it's my second favourite whisky of all I'd say.
Winot
I wholeheartedley agree with your viewpoint
New thread please!
ska invita
back on the other side
I like a bourbon once in a while...I remember the first time i ever had makers mark - i bought some for my dad - some 20 years ago i expect - and we both really loved it....very smooth and just the right amount of sweet... bought some the other day in sale in a supermarket and it really wasnt all that....has my taste changed? did i remember it with rose tinted spectacles? just checked the bottle and its now brewed in glasgow!!! fuck that....
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Get yourself a bottle of Blanton’s…
belboid
Exasperated, not angry.
I mentioned my surprise tax rebate the other week. Guess what I spent it on?
The one on our right might be a bog standard drink, but what a bottle! I'll be (sadly) saving that one.
The Loch Lomond is the Whisky Exchange's whisky of the year - a bargain at £80.
matured in three types of American oak casks for 18 years, creating its full-bodied and fruity character. The nose brings aromas of green apples, grapefruit, honeysuckle and rich oak, while the palate is filled with mouthwatering notes of baked apples, toffee, tobacco leaves and gooseberries, with gentle wisps of smoke lingering in the finish.
The one on our right might be a bog standard drink, but what a bottle! I'll be (sadly) saving that one.
The Loch Lomond is the Whisky Exchange's whisky of the year - a bargain at £80.
matured in three types of American oak casks for 18 years, creating its full-bodied and fruity character. The nose brings aromas of green apples, grapefruit, honeysuckle and rich oak, while the palate is filled with mouthwatering notes of baked apples, toffee, tobacco leaves and gooseberries, with gentle wisps of smoke lingering in the finish.
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
So at £18.99 a bottle, this absolutely superb. It was slightly more expensive than the passable single malts so thought it was worth taking a chance on and it was the right one. I think I'll get at least one more. I'm still kicking myself I didn't get a few more of the Japanese one they did a few years back that sold out very quickly.
Elpenor
Dancing as fast as I can
Been enjoying a bit of lidls speyside while watching a film. My drinks cabinet is in the living room so don’t miss any film if I get a drink plus easier on the bladder
Think the bottle had been untouched this year until this week. Will probably get another bottle when it runs out.
Think the bottle had been untouched this year until this week. Will probably get another bottle when it runs out.
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
I've not had Lidls but the Aldi Speyside is pretty decent. It's totally unremarkable, but is very smooth and pleasant for the price, and if I was to spend more I'd want something with more character. It's certainly a huge step up from something like Bells for not much more money.
After the success with the other Aldi blend, I thought I'd try this. It's drinkable neat (which is how I prefer whisky) and probably still better than Bells, but not by enough to buy it again. It seemed have half decent reviews.
Highland Black 08-year-old - Ratings and reviews - Whiskybase
Highland Black 08-year-old 08 yr. The strength of this whisky is 40.0 % Vol.
www.whiskybase.com
