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ClassicMercs

1,703 posts

180 months

Thursday 27th August 2015
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No Glencairn's on show for Mr Paterson - the thought of such an item.

Hope he didn't perform his trademark with the Constellation in the glass !

autofocus

2,963 posts

217 months

Thursday 27th August 2015
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Hi,

What is his trademark ? he did a few things that were lets just say unusual so if you let me know what then I can confirm if he kept with tradition.


Regards

Tim

whoami

13,151 posts

239 months

Thursday 27th August 2015
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autofocus said:
Hi,

What is his trademark ? he did a few things that were lets just say unusual so if you let me know what then I can confirm if he kept with tradition.


Regards

Tim
He swirls the whisky round the glass and then (theatrically) throws it on the floor.

autofocus

2,963 posts

217 months

Thursday 27th August 2015
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Hi,

In that case yes. He swirled it and then threw it across the restaurant, went all over a table covered with a white tablecloth and also the suit of the restaurants general manager biggrin

Certainly entertaining.

Regards

Tim


Swervin_Mervin

4,429 posts

237 months

Thursday 27th August 2015
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The French?

autofocus

2,963 posts

217 months

Thursday 27th August 2015
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Swervin_Mervin said:
The French?
Hi,

Nope not far away though. It was Rosso.

Regards

Tim

Mr Trophy

6,808 posts

202 months

Friday 28th August 2015
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He does make me laugh. "You need to pour the whisky in, swirl it about then launch it out"

Aye no bother mate.

Podie

46,630 posts

274 months

Friday 28th August 2015
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Mr Trophy said:
He does make me laugh. "You need to pour the whisky in, swirl it about then launch it out"

Aye no bother mate.
Why am I not surprised it was no trouble for you? wink

Swervin_Mervin

4,429 posts

237 months

Friday 28th August 2015
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autofocus said:
Swervin_Mervin said:
The French?
Hi,

Nope not far away though. It was Rosso.

Regards

Tim
Ahhh. Makes more sense.

vixen1700

22,665 posts

269 months

Friday 28th August 2015
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https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/tullibardine...

Finally opened this last night which had been sitting on the shelf for over a year and a half, and have to say it's very nice and very moreish. smile

Mr Trophy

6,808 posts

202 months

Friday 28th August 2015
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Podie said:
Mr Trophy said:
He does make me laugh. "You need to pour the whisky in, swirl it about then launch it out"

Aye no bother mate.
Why am I not surprised it was no trouble for you? wink
Ha, the latter!

Did you read this in a Scottish accident? Hope you did!

Podie

46,630 posts

274 months

Friday 28th August 2015
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Mr Trophy said:
Podie said:
Mr Trophy said:
He does make me laugh. "You need to pour the whisky in, swirl it about then launch it out"

Aye no bother mate.
Why am I not surprised it was no trouble for you? wink
Ha, the latter!

Did you read this in a Scottish accident? Hope you did!
Oh aye...

Forever Alone

8,842 posts

186 months

Saturday 29th August 2015
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Chaps could you recommend me a whisky please for a first timer?

Sweet n smooth and up to say £30-£40? Or available in miniatures so I can try a bit before committing so a big bottle I don't like!

TIA

Podie

46,630 posts

274 months

Saturday 29th August 2015
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Forever Alone said:
Chaps could you recommend me a whisky please for a first timer?

Sweet n smooth and up to say £30-£40? Or available in miniatures so I can try a bit before committing so a big bottle I don't like!

TIA
Master of Malt do samples - worth a look. Stick to the sherries malts, or Speyside offerings.

If you're feeling braver, try a Balvenie 12 Doublewood, an Aberlour 10, or Glenfiddich 14 rich oak.

jammy_basturd

29,775 posts

211 months

Sunday 30th August 2015
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Sweet and smooth you're looking at speysides mainly I'd say. Any of the Glenfiddichs - I personally prefer the 15. However, also try Jura Superstition, a wonderfully smooth malt. And of course, you can never go wrong with a bit of Monkey Shoulder.

vixen1700

22,665 posts

269 months

Sunday 30th August 2015
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You could try Highland Park, a nice drop and on offer in Tesco for £25 at the moment. smile

Podie

46,630 posts

274 months

Sunday 30th August 2015
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jammy_basturd said:
Sweet and smooth you're looking at speysides mainly I'd say. Any of the Glenfiddichs - I personally prefer the 15. However, also try Jura Superstition, a wonderfully smooth malt. And of course, you can never go wrong with a bit of Monkey Shoulder.
Monkey Shoulder is a good shout as an introduction yes

sheepsplitter

252 posts

117 months

Sunday 30th August 2015
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I agree, Monkey Shoulder is an excellent value blend. First time I tried it I couldn't believe how good it was for the money.

Podie said:
jammy_basturd said:
Sweet and smooth you're looking at speysides mainly I'd say. Any of the Glenfiddichs - I personally prefer the 15. However, also try Jura Superstition, a wonderfully smooth malt. And of course, you can never go wrong with a bit of Monkey Shoulder.
Monkey Shoulder is a good shout as an introduction yes

ClubSmed

77 posts

150 months

Monday 31st August 2015
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Forever Alone said:
Chaps could you recommend me a whisky please for a first timer?

Sweet n smooth and up to say £30-£40? Or available in miniatures so I can try a bit before committing so a big bottle I don't like!

TIA
Try Aberlour 10 or 12 as they are both good if you can find them (I think the 10 may have been discontinued) and excellent value for money (as are the whole Aberlour range in my opinion).

F-Stop Junkie

549 posts

199 months

Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Forever Alone said:
Chaps could you recommend me a whisky please for a first timer?

Sweet n smooth and up to say £30-£40? Or available in miniatures so I can try a bit before committing so a big bottle I don't like!

TIA
Certainly Monkey Shoulder. Very underrated. Jura Superstition also good. In fact, the first bottle of malt whisky I ever drank.

One thing I'd certainly suggest though is don't waste time with miniatures. What I found coming from bourbons was that the first taste of malt whisky was a bit of a shock and not that pleasant. However, it took a few drinks to get used to the taste (and strength!) before I really got a taste for it and it's been downhill ever since!

I'd also suggest trying it with water if you find the alcohol overwhelming. Find your level, then go down little by little over a few drinks until you're getting as much flavour as you want.

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