Author Topic: Whisky Drinkers (Read 140873 times)

Claire. · « **Reply #960 on:** January 12, 2016, 01:32:19 pm »

I'll take that as a no, then.

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #961 on:** January 13, 2016, 06:02:32 am »

Quote from: Claire. on January 12, 2016, 01:32:19 pm

I'll take that as a no, then.

No. I have not.

Lad · « **Reply #962 on:** January 13, 2016, 11:52:34 am »

Got a bottle of The Ardmore single malt for Christmas. Got to admit it's not my favourite. Got a real medicinal after taste to it. Will go back to Aberlour when it's gone.

Chakan · « **Reply #963 on:** January 15, 2016, 06:23:11 pm »

Maybe C_T can get one for work and let us know?

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #964 on:** January 16, 2016, 03:19:43 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on January 15, 2016, 06:23:11 pm

Maybe C_T can get one for work and let us know?

I'll let you know soon...

I get to request some bottles for tasting in the coming weeks....

Chakan · « **Reply #965 on:** January 16, 2016, 03:22:37 pm »

Quote from: Crimson_Tank on January 16, 2016, 03:19:43 pm

I'll let you know soon...

I get to request some bottles for tasting in the coming weeks....

And one bottle for me

thekitkatshuffler · « **Reply #966 on:** January 31, 2016, 03:06:57 pm »

Laphroaig Quarter Cask is only £25 at Asda. Usually around £39 in most places.

http://groceries.asda.com/product/malt-whisky/laphroaig-quarter-cask-islay-single-malt-scotch-whiskey/910000059028

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #967 on:** February 2, 2016, 01:38:15 am »

Nice, decent price that, looking to add to my collection this next week.

Grabbed a bottle of Old Bardstown Estate Bourbon last week, lovely stuff not had it in a year or so.

Rattleduser · « **Reply #968 on:** February 7, 2016, 05:00:37 pm »

gonna give this a taste tonight

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #969 on:** February 9, 2016, 12:13:05 am »

Had it, it's alright at best... Much better ones out there for the money in my opinion.

Bought the missus a bottle for Valentine's Day per her request, Glenfidditch 14 bourbon barrel finished.

Neat it is splendid, but add some ice water and it opens up, French silk pie and vanilla toffee, hint of toasted coconuts. Gorgeous stuff.

Pheeny · « **Reply #970 on:** March 19, 2016, 08:42:52 am »

Just got this off my brother in law.

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #971 on:** March 19, 2016, 05:41:47 pm »

Pheeny · « **Reply #972 on:** March 19, 2016, 06:49:59 pm »

Quote from: Crimson_Tank on March 19, 2016, 05:41:47 pm

And?

I've tasted it before so know it's a good one,also been around the Distillery a couple of years ago got to taste straight from the vat and before it was aged,strange seeing whisky with no colour...

Tomaldinho · « **Reply #973 on:** March 20, 2016, 10:49:30 am »

Quote from: @Pheeny on March 19, 2016, 06:49:59 pm

I've tasted it before so know it's a good one,also been around the Distillery a couple of years ago got to taste straight from the vat and before it was aged,strange seeing whisky with no colour...

Had some of the raw spirit in the Tomatin distillery earlier this year. Drinkable!

Glass Kites · « **Reply #974 on:** March 24, 2016, 01:12:58 pm »

I'm not into Whisky myself, but a couple of my mates are - we've all planned to go to Boisdale in London in a couple of months. Apparently it's very whisky based? Has anyone been here - any good?

rob1966 · « **Reply #975 on:** May 13, 2016, 10:15:57 pm »

A lad at work wants to get his brother a bottle of single malt for his birthday, around the £30 mark. Looking for any suggestions? Thanks

kavah · « **Reply #976 on:** May 15, 2016, 09:52:52 am »

Quote from: Raulegend. on November 6, 2012, 04:46:46 pm

An old school friend and I gave a bottle of Ardbeg a severe hammering a couple of nights ago. Nice.

not for the faint hearted that one. Had a wee dram of the Corryvreckan last night, deffo got to add a few drops of water to it.

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #977 on:** May 16, 2016, 01:49:38 am »

Kavas, not had that one yet, will keep an eye out for it!

kavah · « **Reply #978 on:** May 16, 2016, 02:08:30 am »

^ very enjoyable, cask strength, a smoky Islay as you know, with a really nice finish. My neighbour is an Ardbeg committee member with an amazing collection so I keep thinking of excuses to stop by

Greys0n · « **Reply #979 on:** June 10, 2016, 12:09:34 pm »

oh whiskey give me two

Jack the Red · « **Reply #980 on:** June 10, 2016, 12:41:34 pm »

Bought a bottle of Aldi's own Islay malt last week, £17.99. Surprisingly smooth, just a hint of peatiness and a pleasant enough drink. I'd imagine it being a good starter for someone new to Islay single malts. Malt is getting rather expensive these days. The last really good bottle I bought was an Edradour Ballechin 12 y/o, which was superb.

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #981 on:** June 10, 2016, 12:56:32 pm »

Just moved back the land of ABC stores, so not more whisky at cost for me, at least for a while.

That said, got sent off with a nice bottle from a friend/old boss.

Glenlivet 18.

Due to space constraints I had to consume much of my cabinet, I was a little sad about this, my father, brothers and mates were noticeably less sad.

Pheeny · « **Reply #982 on:** June 10, 2016, 02:15:34 pm »

Quote from: Jack the Red on June 10, 2016, 12:41:34 pm

Bought a bottle of Aldi's own Islay malt last week, £17.99. Surprisingly smooth, just a hint of peatiness and a pleasant enough drink. I'd imagine it being a good starter for someone new to Islay single malts. Malt is getting rather expensive these days. The last really good bottle I bought was an Edradour Ballechin 12 y/o, which was superb.

they only have cheap blended in Aldi Belgium...

Claire. · « **Reply #983 on:** June 10, 2016, 03:36:03 pm »

Quote from: Belshie on June 10, 2016, 02:15:34 pm

they only have cheap blended in Aldi Belgium...

Aldi has become more upmarket here now, it's trying to compete with Sainsbury's I think.

Tomaldinho · « **Reply #984 on:** June 10, 2016, 07:02:35 pm »

Several good deals in Saninsbos today! Got an Aberlour 12 for £26.

Pheeny · « **Reply #985 on:** June 10, 2016, 08:14:41 pm »

Quote from: Bambi Screwball on June 10, 2016, 03:36:03 pm

Aldi has become more upmarket here now, it's trying to compete with Sainsbury's I think.

Yea I couldn't believe it when I went into Aldi in Chester last year and saw the drinks isle,Stella and a quite a few other top brands.

Can't get anything here other than cheap brands.

DJBrenton · « **Reply #986 on:** June 16, 2016, 09:18:13 am »

Trying to talk the daughter into buying me this for Father's Day.

DJBrenton · « **Reply #987 on:** June 16, 2016, 09:20:01 am »

Or if she wants to cheapskate me I'll settle for this

DeLeiva · « **Reply #988 on:** June 22, 2016, 04:21:38 pm »

Quote from: DJBrenton on June 16, 2016, 09:18:13 am

Trying to talk the daughter into buying me this for Father's Day.

Step dad is over from Oz and got a litre of this lovely number duty free

DJBrenton · « **Reply #989 on:** June 26, 2016, 09:56:29 am »

Did you notice the price isn't he picture I took? 25000 euro.

I can't be arsed to change my Tapatalk settings because my time is more important than yours

G a r y · « **Reply #990 on:** June 27, 2016, 01:37:59 pm »

Had a go of this little beauty the other day at my mates, ordered myself a bottle yesterday.

Old Weller Antique 107 Brand

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #991 on:** June 27, 2016, 02:43:51 pm »

The 107 is not too bad, their special reserve and 12 year are the business.

Look for them if you can, but the 12 is wicked hard to get.

KillieRed · « **Reply #992 on:** June 27, 2016, 02:50:02 pm »

Got a wee Jura Superstition for Father`s Day. Very Quaffable. Nice bottle too.

Yes that`s how I judge my Whisky.

(Boycott Diageo)

DeLeiva · « **Reply #993 on:** July 14, 2016, 09:11:47 am »

Dropped off my Ma and her fella at Manchester Airport last night and the body count since they arrived in May is:

Been a good 2 months...

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #994 on:** July 14, 2016, 12:51:24 pm »

Been quaffing some of Jimmy Russell's finest recently.

He is a class act, Jimmy, met him a few times. His grandson, soon to take over the distillery, gave a fantastic tour of the distillery to my brothers and I for my brother's Stag party, complete with some excellent family stories.

DeLeiva · « **Reply #995 on:** August 10, 2016, 09:21:18 am »

Lovely 2 year anniversary present from the wife yesterday...

Claire. · « **Reply #996 on:** August 19, 2016, 11:04:12 am »

Anyone know where this is available to buy in the UK?

Noah's Mill bourbon. Seems to be sold out on all the sites, seen one place in the US but import faff etc.

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #997 on:** August 19, 2016, 01:06:16 pm »

Noah's Mill is a great tipple Claire.

If you can't find it, maybe try Rowan's Creek. Same distillery just a tier below the Noah's, and a great bottle.

Dan, I hope you get to have a few drams of that.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #998 on:** August 19, 2016, 01:11:03 pm »

Not a whisky drinker myself but Alfie Turmeau's in Watergate Street, Chester have a specialist tobacco licence. You can smoke a good Cuban straight from their walk in humidor and taste their wide range of whiskies.

The cigar is optional by the way.

♠Dirty Harry♠ · « **Reply #999 on:** August 19, 2016, 01:28:03 pm »

These are two I currently enjoy.

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/12973/connemara-peated-irish-whiskey-glass-pack

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/19406/teeling-small-batch-whiskey-spirit-of-dublin