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I've not really been a Whisky drinker until fairly recently. My wife bought me 2 bottles of 18 y.o Glenmorangie, which I've now finished (!), and I received a bottle of Talisker as a gift from a colleague last year.
To the Talisker I've added,
- Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban (love it!)
- Highland Park 12
- Glenlivet 18
Typically I've not been spending more than €40/bottle, so which types do you more knowledgeable folk think I should try, please?
(Although I'm on the continent, my local Auchan has a GREAT selection of Whiskies - including some Japanese, too.)
I'll take a picture at lunchtime and will post it here.
To the Talisker I've added,
- Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban (love it!)
- Highland Park 12
- Glenlivet 18
Typically I've not been spending more than €40/bottle, so which types do you more knowledgeable folk think I should try, please?
(Although I'm on the continent, my local Auchan has a GREAT selection of Whiskies - including some Japanese, too.)
I'll take a picture at lunchtime and will post it here.
5potTurbo said:
I've not really been a Whisky drinker until fairly recently. My wife bought me 2 bottles of 18 y.o Glenmorangie, which I've now finished (!), and I received a bottle of Talisker as a gift from a colleague last year.
To the Talisker I've added,
- Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban (love it!)
- Highland Park 12
- Glenlivet 18
Typically I've not been spending more than €40/bottle, so which types do you more knowledgeable folk think I should try, please?
(Although I'm on the continent, my local Auchan has a GREAT selection of Whiskies - including some Japanese, too.)
I'll take a picture at lunchtime and will post it here.
You've largely been trying the mass market stuff. Given what you've tried so far, maybe try a Balvenie (the Doublewood will appeal if you like the Quinta Ruban) and then consider the more specialist stuff available via mail order. To the Talisker I've added,
- Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban (love it!)
- Highland Park 12
- Glenlivet 18
Typically I've not been spending more than €40/bottle, so which types do you more knowledgeable folk think I should try, please?
(Although I'm on the continent, my local Auchan has a GREAT selection of Whiskies - including some Japanese, too.)
I'll take a picture at lunchtime and will post it here.
George7 said:
How is it? The normal Penderyn was one of the first bottles of whisky I ever bought. If I remember correctly, it was pretty nice.
It's not massively peaty and hasn't got the depth of flavour of some of the other whiskys I've been drinking recently. My current favourite is Lagavulin 16 for reference. When I stopped at the shop it was gone five and it was about to shut so I didn't have a great deal of time. I've read good things about their Madiera finished whisky and I'm wondering if I should have grabbed that one rather than going with the peated. Next time I'm in the area I'll do the tour and make my OH drive so I can sample it. I like the Singleton of Dufftown, been appearing a lot in supermarkets down south recently at good prices. Very smooth. In 5pots pic I think the Aberlour is a sherry one too? Had a bottle looked very similar to that last summer, it lasted about a week, your mate has good taste!
Picked up a bottle of GlenDronach Allardice last time I was up in North Berwick, had never heard of it before but am definitely a convert, lovely sherry taste.
Picked up a bottle of GlenDronach Allardice last time I was up in North Berwick, had never heard of it before but am definitely a convert, lovely sherry taste.
Edited by wombleh on Tuesday 22 April 21:31
wombleh said:
I like the Singleton of Dufftown, been appearing a lot in supermarkets down south recently at good prices. Very smooth. In 5pots pic I think the Aberlour is a sherry one too? Had a bottle looked very similar to that last summer, it lasted about a week, your mate has good taste!
Picked up a bottle of GlenDronach Allardice last time I was up in North Berwick, had never heard of it before but am definitely a convert, lovely sherry taste.
The Singleton of Dufftown was / is designed to help intorduce people to malts.Picked up a bottle of GlenDronach Allardice last time I was up in North Berwick, had never heard of it before but am definitely a convert, lovely sherry taste.
Edited by wombleh on Tuesday 22 April 21:31
If you're liking the sherried taste, then look at the other Speyside malts - Aberlour (as you mention), Balvenie, and then as you get a taste for them look at something a bit more challenging like a Dalmore.
Lefty said:
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.But it's freakin awesome, Sláinte!
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.
More of that Corryvreckan for me tonight, i really, really love it. Quite possibly my favourite whisky ever!
Sláinte Mhath!
Due to wife being pregnant and diabetic, I haven't touched the stuff for a week or so now. May have a dram or two over the next few days or the weekend though.
Sill on the miniatures.
funkyrobot said:
Have three nights in Edinburgh in May. Going to visit some whisky establishments. Are there any local to Edinburgh (we won't be in a car)?
I've been here a few times and always enjoyed it - http://www.arcadepub.co.uk/pmanson said:
funkyrobot said:
Have three nights in Edinburgh in May. Going to visit some whisky establishments. Are there any local to Edinburgh (we won't be in a car)?
I've been here a few times and always enjoyed it - http://www.arcadepub.co.uk/Dan_1981 said:
Podie said:
The Singleton of Dufftown was / is designed to help intorduce people to malts.
I've learnt something today. The Singleton is one of my favoured "every day" bottles.
Just about to finish a bottle
I like the bottle too as you can hide it at the back of the cupboard.
Try an Aberlour 10, as the next step up taste wise.
Cheese Mechanic said:
From the piccys above, I can see 4 whiskies begging to be tried.
Bunnahabhain 12, Caol Ila 12, Springbank 10 , and Nikka from the barrel.
There are others too, but if you don't get on with Caol Ila, its unlikely you will get on with the likes of Lagavulin.(as example)
This, as ever, is great advice.Bunnahabhain 12, Caol Ila 12, Springbank 10 , and Nikka from the barrel.
There are others too, but if you don't get on with Caol Ila, its unlikely you will get on with the likes of Lagavulin.(as example)
Podie said:
Dan_1981 said:
Podie said:
The Singleton of Dufftown was / is designed to help intorduce people to malts.
I've learnt something today. The Singleton is one of my favoured "every day" bottles.
Just about to finish a bottle
I like the bottle too as you can hide it at the back of the cupboard.
Try an Aberlour 10, as the next step up taste wise.
The singleton is current complemented by an Ardbeg 10, a Laphroaig quarter cask and a bottle of Black Grouse, which is actually quite lovely.
Dan_1981 said:
Had a bottle of Arbelour, ended up giving it to my Dad (he'll drink anything)
The singleton is current complemented by an Ardbeg 10, a Laphroaig quarter cask and a bottle of Black Grouse, which is actually quite lovely.
If you find the Aberlour too harsh, then perhaps try a Tomintoul.The singleton is current complemented by an Ardbeg 10, a Laphroaig quarter cask and a bottle of Black Grouse, which is actually quite lovely.
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