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Cheese Mechanic

3,157 posts

168 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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majordad said:
Irish Pot Still :
I would recommend
- Redbreast
- Redbreast 12yr old
- Green Spot
- Yellow Spot 12 yr old.
All superb
I was initially going to try Redbreast 12 , but was swayed by a number of comments on varying blogs stating that the writers preferred the Powers over it.

As its my first pot still whisky, I was reluctant to go to £60 and get the Yellow spot. I'll maybe give it a go if I get on with Powers.

krallicious

4,312 posts

204 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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Ardbeg Day last night with a PC6 chaser. The 'Day' is fantastic with a splash of water. The PC6 also needs a bit but whenever I have a dram of this, it gives me a raging hangover!

Need to drink through my open bottles now but they all seem to be from Islay!

Cheese Mechanic

3,157 posts

168 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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funkyrobot said:
Still struggled with that Ardbeg though.
Many people cannot cope with the big smoky/peaty Islay drams . Although, it can be a strange world, I absolutley worship Lagavulin and Laphroaig, (most expressions) , yet cannot get on with Ardbeg. Which is downright weird, considering the 3 distilleries are literally next door to each other confused

If you are fairly new to whisky, it may pay you to pick up some of the 20cl size bottles that some distilleries offer. Gives opportunity to try expressions with less of the financial hit if not to personal taste.

I'm pretty sure most Waitrose and some of the bigger Sainsbury branches carry some stock, notably of Caol Ila 12 , Lagavulin 16 and Talisker 10. Might be an idea to give them a try if not already done so.

Lagavulin 16 is a big heavy peat monster , and its reasonably safe to say, that if that is not to taste , like the Ardbeg , then peat monsters are not your thing. The Caol Ila is peaty, but not so heavy as 'vulin/Ardbeg, worth a try, but if not to taste then unpeated whiskies would seem your direction.

As for Talisker 10? Well, would be antisocial not to give it a try biggrin

Edited by Cheese Mechanic on Friday 11th April 09:24

funkyrobot

18,789 posts

227 months

Friday 11th April 2014
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Cheese Mechanic said:
funkyrobot said:
Still struggled with that Ardbeg though.
Many people cannot cope with the big smoky/peaty Islay drams . Although, it can be a strange world, I absolutley worship Lagavulin and Laphroaig, (most expressions) , yet cannot get on with Ardbeg. Which is downright weird, considering the 3 distilleries are literally next door to each other confused

If you are fairly new to whisky, it may pay you to pick up some of the 20cl size bottles that some distilleries offer. Gives opportunity to try expressions with less of the finacial hit if not to personal taste.

I'm pretty sure most Waitrose and some of the bigger Sainsbury branches carry some stock, notably of Caol Ila 12 , Lagavulin 16 and Talisker 10. Might be an idea to give them a try if not already done so.

Lagavulin 16 is a big heavy peat monster , and its reasonably safe to say, that if that is not to taste , like the Ardbeg , then peat monsters are not your thing. The Caol Ila is peaty, but not so heavy as 'vulin/Ardbeg, worth a try, but if not to taste then unpeated whiskies would seem your direction.

As for Talisker 10? Well, would be antisocial not to give it a try biggrin
I got five 50 cl miniatures a few weeks ago (pic is a few pages back) and I've been sampling each one to see what I like. smile

The Ledaig was a bit smoky, but not half as intense as the Ardbeg. Oh well, I still have half a miniature to try to get through yet. I'm wondering if I just wasn't in the mood last night (bit ill) and this may have made me dislike it even more. Will give it another try though.

Thanks for the recommendations of the other brands. I'll take a look.

mywifeshusband

594 posts

197 months

Tuesday 15th April 2014
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I've just opened a bottle of 18 year old Talisker. It's giving a lovely warm afterglow inside.

I was on Arran on Saturday so bought a bottle of the 10 year old for Father in Law Birthday in two weeks time. I'm looking forward to that as well.

Cheese Mechanic

3,157 posts

168 months

Tuesday 15th April 2014
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mywifeshusband said:
I've just opened a bottle of 18 year old Talisker. It's giving a lovely warm afterglow inside.
A cracking dram, has to be one of the best "standard" expressions from any distillery. Having said that, not always easy to find , the more reson to grab a bottle when chance allows.

Podie

46,630 posts

274 months

Tuesday 15th April 2014
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funkyrobot said:
Cheese Mechanic said:
funkyrobot said:
Still struggled with that Ardbeg though.
Many people cannot cope with the big smoky/peaty Islay drams . Although, it can be a strange world, I absolutley worship Lagavulin and Laphroaig, (most expressions) , yet cannot get on with Ardbeg. Which is downright weird, considering the 3 distilleries are literally next door to each other confused

If you are fairly new to whisky, it may pay you to pick up some of the 20cl size bottles that some distilleries offer. Gives opportunity to try expressions with less of the finacial hit if not to personal taste.

I'm pretty sure most Waitrose and some of the bigger Sainsbury branches carry some stock, notably of Caol Ila 12 , Lagavulin 16 and Talisker 10. Might be an idea to give them a try if not already done so.

Lagavulin 16 is a big heavy peat monster , and its reasonably safe to say, that if that is not to taste , like the Ardbeg , then peat monsters are not your thing. The Caol Ila is peaty, but not so heavy as 'vulin/Ardbeg, worth a try, but if not to taste then unpeated whiskies would seem your direction.

As for Talisker 10? Well, would be antisocial not to give it a try biggrin
I got five 50 cl miniatures a few weeks ago (pic is a few pages back) and I've been sampling each one to see what I like. smile

The Ledaig was a bit smoky, but not half as intense as the Ardbeg. Oh well, I still have half a miniature to try to get through yet. I'm wondering if I just wasn't in the mood last night (bit ill) and this may have made me dislike it even more. Will give it another try though.

Thanks for the recommendations of the other brands. I'll take a look.
Be interesting to see what the establishment say to this, but as you're new to it funky, search out for the Compass Box miniture collection. Yes, they're blends - but Me Glasser is something of a maverick and IMO they're well worth trying - huge, huge range of flavours from the delicate Asyla to the powerful Flaming Heart.


ETA - http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-13060.aspx

Edited by Podie on Tuesday 15th April 08:41

Neil G60

692 posts

223 months

Tuesday 15th April 2014
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You guys should try www.masterofmalt.com as they do drinks by the dram so you can get your hands on interesting drams without the risk of buying a whole bottle

funkyrobot

18,789 posts

227 months

Tuesday 15th April 2014
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Podie said:
Be interesting to see what the establishment say to this, but as you're new to it funky, search out for the Compass Box miniture collection. Yes, they're blends - but Me Glasser is something of a maverick and IMO they're well worth trying - huge, huge range of flavours from the delicate Asyla to the powerful Flaming Heart.


ETA - http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-13060.aspx

Edited by Podie on Tuesday 15th April 08:41
Thanks. I'll take a look. smile

NRS

22,079 posts

200 months

Tuesday 15th April 2014
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Cheese Mechanic said:
funkyrobot said:
Still struggled with that Ardbeg though.
Many people cannot cope with the big smoky/peaty Islay drams . Although, it can be a strange world, I absolutley worship Lagavulin and Laphroaig, (most expressions) , yet cannot get on with Ardbeg. Which is downright weird, considering the 3 distilleries are literally next door to each other confused

If you are fairly new to whisky, it may pay you to pick up some of the 20cl size bottles that some distilleries offer. Gives opportunity to try expressions with less of the financial hit if not to personal taste.

I'm pretty sure most Waitrose and some of the bigger Sainsbury branches carry some stock, notably of Caol Ila 12 , Lagavulin 16 and Talisker 10. Might be an idea to give them a try if not already done so.

Lagavulin 16 is a big heavy peat monster , and its reasonably safe to say, that if that is not to taste , like the Ardbeg , then peat monsters are not your thing. The Caol Ila is peaty, but not so heavy as 'vulin/Ardbeg, worth a try, but if not to taste then unpeated whiskies would seem your direction.

As for Talisker 10? Well, would be antisocial not to give it a try biggrin

Edited by Cheese Mechanic on Friday 11th April 09:24
I certainly could never cope with the big peaty/ smokey whiskies before, but really like to have the Lagavulin 16 ever so often now. Not sure if it's helped getting used to the more "normal" whiskies. Not tried other smokey/ peaty ones in a long time though.

davek_964

8,796 posts

174 months

Tuesday 15th April 2014
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Lagavulin 16 is still my favourite - and Costco sell it for well under £40 with VAT, so it's a bargain really!

krallicious

4,312 posts

204 months

Tuesday 15th April 2014
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Neil G60 said:
You guys should try www.masterofmalt.com as they do drinks by the dram so you can get your hands on interesting drams without the risk of buying a whole bottle
Way ahead of you.............. wink

volks al

4,107 posts

213 months

Tuesday 15th April 2014
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Had this little number out on dartmoor at the weekend. Nice tot, but hard to describe as I'm new to this, not peaty, little smokey and smooth?

Lefty

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16,131 posts

201 months

Wednesday 16th April 2014
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funkyrobot said:
Lefty said:
Wish I'd kept it sealed and just drunk my public bottle!

But it's freakin awesome, Sláinte!
Tried the Ten tonight. Really, really smoky and made me feel a little sick. Also gave me a bit of indigestion.

I either need to try and get used to it, or it just isn't for me.

Some of you mentioned previously that the Ten is probably the worst Ardbeg to try for the first time. I think you are right. smile
I love the 10yo but I can understand any of the really strong Southern Islay whiskies could be an acquired taste. It might be worth trying a Bunnahabhain or something else a little more gentle?

More of that Corryvreckan for me tonight, i really, really love it. Quite possibly my favourite whisky ever!

Sláinte Mhath!

vixen1700

22,669 posts

269 months

Thursday 17th April 2014
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Picked up a Bowmore 12 (on offer at £28.50) and a bottle of Laphroaig Quarter Cask from Waitrose today. smile

Edited by vixen1700 on Thursday 17th April 16:18

F-Stop Junkie

549 posts

199 months

Thursday 17th April 2014
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Just back from my second trip to Islay. A few thoughts...

The Lochside Inn was rather disappointing. It's a good view, but the whisky is pricey and the food only mediocre. Had a meal in the bar at the Port Charlotte Hotel and that was both nicer and had better priced whisky!

Turns out it's pretty much impossible to do a non-whisky trip! Wandered into Laphroaig in search of a wooly hat, and ended up sampling the 18 year old. Very nice and grown up. Not a shouty whisky, and all the better for it. Bought a Friends of Laphroaig hipflask marked down to £20, asked if I wanted it filling and went for the 18 year old. Ended up with £15 of whisky in a £20 hip flask! Popped into Ardbeg too for a nice lunch, but they didn't have the Clootie Dumpling ready for the early lunch sitting....

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Popped over to Jura. Really rugged country side, lots of wildlife and very peaceful. Had a romantic idea of drinking Coryvrecken while overlooking the whirlpool. Found out the Internet reckons the walk is about do-able in one day, but better to take a tent and do it in two. Instead we got about as far as Craighouse and stopped for lunch. And ended up doing a Jura tasting!

Jura whisky gets a bad rep from a lot of folk, but I rather like it!

Going back really does remind you about how peaceful life is there. Nothing happens quickly, and all the better for it.

Oh, and Yan's Kitchen in Port Charlotte is rather good! I don't think they've been open long as the service still has a few rough edges, but the food is definitely good!

Speaking of which, the welcome from Ron and Emma at the Old Excise House was as good as her baking and jams. Like coming home, and there's now most of a path going from Port Ellen to Ardbeg, it's a good - and now safer - base for doing the south three distilleries!

The visitors centre at Bowmore is really nice! Still haven't done a tasting and tour, but the view out over the loch is rather special.

The funny thing is, the more you look for other things to do, the more you find. We're both keen to come back again, I wonder what we'll find next time?

HereBeMonsters

14,180 posts

181 months

Thursday 17th April 2014
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F-Stop Junkie said:
Just back from my second trip to Islay. A few thoughts...

The Lochside Inn was rather disappointing. It's a good view, but the whisky is pricey and the food only mediocre. Had a meal in the bar at the Port Charlotte Hotel and that was both nicer and had better priced whisky!

Turns out it's pretty much impossible to do a non-whisky trip! Wandered into Laphroaig in search of a wooly hat, and ended up sampling the 18 year old. Very nice and grown up. Not a shouty whisky, and all the better for it. Bought a Friends of Laphroaig hipflask marked down to £20, asked if I wanted it filling and went for the 18 year old. Ended up with £15 of whisky in a £20 hip flask! Popped into Ardbeg too for a nice lunch, but they didn't have the Clootie Dumpling ready for the early lunch sitting....

  • sniff*
Popped over to Jura. Really rugged country side, lots of wildlife and very peaceful. Had a romantic idea of drinking Coryvrecken while overlooking the whirlpool. Found out the Internet reckons the walk is about do-able in one day, but better to take a tent and do it in two. Instead we got about as far as Craighouse and stopped for lunch. And ended up doing a Jura tasting!

Jura whisky gets a bad rep from a lot of folk, but I rather like it!

Going back really does remind you about how peaceful life is there. Nothing happens quickly, and all the better for it.

Oh, and Yan's Kitchen in Port Charlotte is rather good! I don't think they've been open long as the service still has a few rough edges, but the food is definitely good!

Speaking of which, the welcome from Ron and Emma at the Old Excise House was as good as her baking and jams. Like coming home, and there's now most of a path going from Port Ellen to Ardbeg, it's a good - and now safer - base for doing the south three distilleries!

The visitors centre at Bowmore is really nice! Still haven't done a tasting and tour, but the view out over the loch is rather special.

The funny thing is, the more you look for other things to do, the more you find. We're both keen to come back again, I wonder what we'll find next time?
Brill. I really want to go back, and I think we'd stay in the StormPod on the beach again. Such a lovely quiet place.

autofocus

2,963 posts

217 months

Thursday 17th April 2014
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Hi there,

My MD has had one of these delivered today

http://www.insignia-lb.com/2012/09/25/the-glenroth...

He has bottle 73/79

Looks superb on display and the packaging case with the book telling the story of the product is superb.

Not sure it will get opened, but here's hoping.

Regards

Tim


williredale

2,866 posts

151 months

Sunday 20th April 2014
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I picked this up on Saturday as I was passing their distillery.
Penderyn Peated




Balmoral

40,660 posts

247 months

Monday 21st April 2014
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I picked up a Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition for £48 in the big Tesco at Camarthen, quite a bargain as the going rate appears to be £90. Ashtray with a soft delicious edge of rum & raisin.
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