Author Topic: Whisky Drinkers (Read 139169 times)

Maggie May · « **Reply #200 on:** November 17, 2007, 06:14:43 pm »

Quote from: BSBW on November 16, 2007, 10:43:45 pm

Do you ever forget what whisky you have. I've ran out of Bushmills green so I just done afumble in the back of my cupboard and found a quarter of a bottle of Penderyn

Erm ... no. Clearly you have far too much whisky. I am willing to help you out with your problem.

kavah · « **Reply #201 on:** December 31, 2007, 05:30:16 am »

Quote from: BSBW on March 2, 2007, 10:15:22 pm

Welsh fucker called Penderyn, it's a single malt brewed around Brecon somewhere and in my opinion its the dogs bollocks. Anyone tried it? Bit expensive like but fuckin lush, I have it with a single ice cube, fuck all else, not as nice as Bush Green but all the same .

stayed in Brecon for a couple of nights and tried this great whisky, I agree it's excellent. Defo needs a splash of water though.

Just the thing for warming up after walking in the hills.

rednewbie · « **Reply #202 on:** December 31, 2007, 08:34:22 am »

johnny walker green neat. no ice no water

smooth as a baby's ass

DJBrenton · « **Reply #203 on:** December 31, 2007, 10:54:13 am »

Took a trip to the Laphraoig distillery some years ago and was given the tour by the MD as it was out of season. In the tasting room he demonstrated to me why whisky is best taken with a small amount of water as even a drop releases more flavour. He carefully diluted cask strength to the same strength as a normal bottle and the newly added water gave all sorts of subtelties compared to the flatter flavour of the bottled.

gjr1 · « **Reply #204 on:** December 31, 2007, 11:05:11 am »

With it just being a couple of hours away from the new Year here in OZ I thought I would pour myself a Tullamore Dew or 7.

Cusamano · « **Reply #205 on:** December 31, 2007, 02:06:17 pm »

Are there any whiskeys out there that don't taste like the bleach they use to clean hospitals?

Raul! · « **Reply #206 on:** December 31, 2007, 02:08:15 pm »

Quote from: Cusamano on December 31, 2007, 02:06:17 pm

Are there any whiskeys out there that don't taste like the bleach they use to clean hospitals?

You blasphemer. May fat smelly men piss in your beer.

Although, you're probably not to blame, what with all that hospital bleach you have been tasting.

Cusamano · « **Reply #207 on:** December 31, 2007, 02:24:28 pm »

Dont mind its when it heavily mixed with something else

Like a whiskey sour which was rather nice

elrojoyoda · « **Reply #208 on:** December 31, 2007, 04:11:08 pm »

Currently drinking my way through a litre bottle of this:

Lacoste-Trackie · « **Reply #209 on:** December 31, 2007, 07:22:55 pm »

My dad drinks Glen Merangie (sp) he loves it thats a single malt

Slugworth · « **Reply #210 on:** December 31, 2007, 07:26:31 pm »

Was drinking bulleit Bourbon last night, very tasty stuff and very smooth it doesnt even burn!

http://www.bulleitbourbon.com

Gaz123456 · « **Reply #211 on:** December 31, 2007, 09:09:46 pm »

I love Jack Daniels and coke. Can't drink whiskey without a mixer I'm afraid.

Hinesy · « **Reply #212 on:** January 1, 2008, 03:40:09 am »

I'm currently enjoying a Dalwhinnie which MichaelA will know from my stag night...15 yr old. Very Happy Hogmanay.

Red345 · « **Reply #213 on:** January 6, 2008, 04:17:55 am »

just poured myself a glass of this -

Gus 1855 · « **Reply #214 on:** January 6, 2008, 02:28:34 pm »

Can't beat a bit of Glengoyne 17, really can't!

Raul! · « **Reply #215 on:** January 6, 2008, 03:04:04 pm »

Rather silly amounts of Talisker 12, Macallan 15 and Caol Isla 12 were drunk last night.

Stanley Accrington · « **Reply #216 on:** January 6, 2008, 06:30:14 pm »

I got 2 of these for Christmas - my favorite tipple by a mile.

BazC · « **Reply #217 on:** February 25, 2008, 11:14:42 pm »

Was in Sainsbury's for a good few minutes deciding on which whiskey to buy. Was about to go for a Taliskers, but chose a bottle of Aberlour instead (as it was a) £10 cheaper [students!] and b) it sounded like Arbeloa).

Hoping it's a good one, will be opening it on Thursday when we go out.

Kahuna{=}Berger · « **Reply #218 on:** February 26, 2008, 12:56:20 am »

I bought a litre of 12 year old Glenfiddich special reserve which I'm drinking at the moment. Got it for 12quid in Oman Duty free on the way back from my hols a few weeks ago. 12 quid!

CHOPPER · « **Reply #219 on:** February 26, 2008, 01:05:05 am »

Why does whisky taste like TCP ?

BSBW · « **Reply #220 on:** February 26, 2008, 07:24:03 am »

Quote from: CHOPPER on February 26, 2008, 01:05:05 am

Why does whisky taste like TCP ?

That might be Laphroig.

Ycuzz · « **Reply #221 on:** February 26, 2008, 07:53:17 am »

Just found this luverly thread!

Gonna start small and nice and toss out that my favorite is Cragganmore. Oh, teh yumness!

CLOCKSPEED · « **Reply #222 on:** February 26, 2008, 03:49:07 pm »

Quote from: elrojoyoda on December 31, 2007, 04:11:08 pm

Currently drinking my way through a litre bottle of this:

Drink Bushmills myself. however was in a bar in Perth Scotland and this drunk staggers in totally out of it and said to the barman have you any Macallan. Barman said know so drunk just turned and left (bit like Perrier ad on TV). We said to ourselves this must be some stuff so found a bar that did serve it and were not disappointed. Even drunks have standards would thouroughly recommend.

Maggie May · « **Reply #223 on:** February 27, 2008, 10:21:20 am »

Quote from: CHOPPER on February 26, 2008, 01:05:05 am

Why does whisky taste like TCP ?

Well you can't just say "whisky" and lump all whiskies together - there's a massive difference between whiskies. Like lots of things its all in the taste (like love or hate Marmite for example), especially if you're talking about single malts. I tend towards the peaty smoky taste of Talisker and Tomatin. Mr May's taste is entirely different.

Jason McG · « **Reply #224 on:** February 27, 2008, 12:27:29 pm »

Problem is Maggie, an awful lot of people only ever try some cheap, blended crap and write it off. I must have three bottles of Bells in the cupboard 'cos people think 'oh, Jase likes whiskey''.

I'm a big Bushmills fan and would urge anyone interested in trying whiskey to start with that, try the black bush or green. Very smooth and doesn't burn or have the real peaty flavour a lot of scotch has. I don't like the really smokey, earthy ones. Aberlour's another nice one and I have to support what's been said about Penderyn, it's excellent and great value for money. There's a japanese one that's supposed to be good but I can't remember the name.

My sister bought me a bottle of Glenfarclas from 1974 (year I was born), got it for my 30th and I've not opened it yet, perhaps the next time we win the league we'll have a little party down at the dock and I'll bring it along.

I'm looking for a new Bourbon if anyone's got a recommendation.

Devastatin' Dave · « **Reply #225 on:** February 27, 2008, 02:04:46 pm »

I have have never drunk whisky, but the Aberlour Malt Whisky is £15 in Sainsburys rather than £22 at the moment.

nidgemo · « **Reply #226 on:** February 27, 2008, 02:06:05 pm »

BazC · « **Reply #227 on:** February 27, 2008, 04:44:30 pm »

Quote from: Devastatin' Dave on February 27, 2008, 02:04:46 pm

I have have never drunk whisky, but the Aberlour Malt Whisky is £15 in Sainsburys rather than £22 at the moment.

It's the bottle I got (10 year old). Didn't know it was normally £22. If I like it (opening it tomorrow when my mates come up/down from around the country!) then I might buy another one to keep for a rainy day! Developed a taste for whiskey a bit- but it was just the blended stuff like Grouse and Chivas. Thought I'd try a single malt- and Aberlour sounded like a good place to start.

Kahuna{=}Berger · « **Reply #228 on:** March 13, 2008, 01:27:09 am »

Just finished my litre of Glenfidich, (not in one sitting, over a few weeks). It was meant to be a prezzie for me Da from holidays, but he doesn't drink whiskey. Akin, if you will, to a bowling ball with Homer engraved on it.

Back on to the Jameson now, but thinking of splashing out on a Glenmourangie at the weekend. Anyone going through a duty free in the next couple of days by any chance?

RedZen · « **Reply #229 on:** March 13, 2008, 10:12:11 am »

Tried this one after a good sunday lunch last week, beautiful.

JackBauer · « **Reply #230 on:** March 13, 2008, 11:09:30 am »

Had a Talisker 18 in my local on Saturday. Beeeaaauuutiful.

timiano · « **Reply #231 on:** October 24, 2010, 12:55:20 am »

Holy Thread Resurrection!!!!!

Anyway just sipping a single Speyside, and thought it was worth the bump. Surprised this hadn't stayed alive to be honest.

Glen Moray Classic on ice. Not fantastic, but a good all rounder. About 20 notes from most places.

MrGrumpy · « **Reply #232 on:** October 24, 2010, 02:12:53 am »

I brought back a bottle of Balvenie for me and for the inlaws a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label. The Balvenie is because I like it, the Black Label because I want something passable to drink when I am there.

Purple Aki Fitness Club · « **Reply #233 on:** October 24, 2010, 02:47:29 am »

Quote from: Gareth on March 2, 2007, 11:07:27 pm

The best tip I can give you to better enjoy your whisky is not to use any ice. The coldness it introduces nullifies the taste and aroma.

If you want to take the edge of a whisky, put a touch of water in there.

Glenmorangie is a good choice for your standard 12 year old single malt and I know MichaelA is a big fan of that Laphroaig thing.

i've been to Tain to see the distillery.the quaint thing is, it truly is only 16 people manage the distillery.the smells of the maturing barrels is something else.

caspertheghost · « **Reply #234 on:** October 24, 2010, 02:48:40 am »

Scotch = Battery acid

Irish is far far smoother

Raul! · « **Reply #235 on:** October 24, 2010, 05:05:09 am »

Was drinking a delicious 18 year old Highland Park last night. Much underrated malt, the Highland Park.

Sir Harvest Fields · « **Reply #236 on:** October 24, 2010, 07:17:17 am »

i like a drink, but i never got the ' taste ' thing. must be good to be able to appreciate a drink on other things other than to get you pissed. i had a glass of whisky my brother had given for his wedding, 30 year old and well expensive. thats the whisky

i drank it and thought, any more you tight git. my brother will only drink it now and again. id have twatted the whole bottle.

Pheeny · « **Reply #237 on:** October 24, 2010, 08:09:05 am »

Went on a trip to Scotland this year.Did a tour around Edradour distillery,the smallest one in Scotland.Very good stuff,also went to Skye and to the Talisker Distillery which sadly was closed to visitors.Still the shop was open and got to taste a few different samples.Came away with an 18 Year old Talisker.

Raul! · « **Reply #238 on:** October 24, 2010, 10:48:58 am »

Quote from: Pheeny on October 24, 2010, 08:09:05 am

Went on a trip to Scotland this year.Did a tour around Edradour distillery,the smallest one in Scotland.Very good stuff,also went to Skye and to the Talisker Distillery which sadly was closed to visitors.Still the shop was open and got to taste a few different samples.Came away with an 18 Year old Talisker.

You done well my son. With the weather beginning to cool again, whisky drinking days are coming back...

conman · « **Reply #239 on:** October 24, 2010, 02:56:25 pm »

Quote from: Raul. on October 24, 2010, 10:48:58 am

You done well my son. With the weather beginning to cool again, whisky drinking days are coming back...

yea, whiskey and Guinness season is returning

prefer Jameson whiskey myself, its nice and calm.. although im an open door to all whiskeys