Thanks, hopefully I’ll be able to sample ok the way out - Heathrow - and buy on my returnAberlour, Cardhu, Macallan, Speyburn and Tomintoul all work for me. Cardhu and the latter two are probably the cheaper end.
They’re both new to me.While passing through duty free, I saw these two. Never seen them before, are they any good?
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All good. Macallan is a solid choice. It and Glenallachie are widely available. Give the latter a try, if you see it, ElpenorAberlour, Cardhu, Macallan, Speyburn and Tomintoul all work for me. Cardhu and the latter two are probably the cheaper end.
They go really heavy with the vanilla. Clearly designed as a mixer.The only time I tried Chivas Regal - the standard one - I thought it was rank.
I went with a friend to the Manchester whisky festival in 2022. He hammered the samples, whereas I paced myself a bit better.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!
New thread please!(My apologies though, I've been distracted with a journey through France's cremants in recent months.)
Get yourself a bottle of Blanton’s…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....
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.