Just consumed a bottle of 'Monkey Shoulder' whiskey.
Discussion
This thread has reminded me I have a bottle in the cupboard which has barely been touched (by me, it's 3/4 gone!) First impression is of a surprising banana aroma, then quite a smooth but not particularly interesting generically scotch taste. Not offensive but not massively exciting.
Jobbo said:
Back to the Laphroaig Quarter Cask now...
Going off topic for a moment, but what do you make of the Quarter Cask? I am big fan of the regular Laphroaig and the Quarter Cask seems very reasonably priced although some online reviewers seem a bit disgruntled with it. Would be interested to hear your thoughts.
BorkFactor said:
Going off topic for a moment, but what do you make of the Quarter Cask? I am big fan of the regular Laphroaig and the Quarter Cask seems very reasonably priced although some online reviewers seem a bit disgruntled with it.
Would be interested to hear your thoughts.
It was an unexpected gift so I didn't do any research before I got it. I do like the regular Laphroaig but always slightly preferred Lagavulin. So I haven't had any regular Laphroaig in to compare back to back, but in a comparison with Laga, I still prefer the Laga.Would be interested to hear your thoughts.
After the Monkey Shoulder last night, the Quarter Cask was beautiful though. Sorry, this review is pretty rubbish isn't it!
Jobbo said:
It was an unexpected gift so I didn't do any research before I got it. I do like the regular Laphroaig but always slightly preferred Lagavulin. So I haven't had any regular Laphroaig in to compare back to back, but in a comparison with Laga, I still prefer the Laga.
After the Monkey Shoulder last night, the Quarter Cask was beautiful though. Sorry, this review is pretty rubbish isn't it!
That's about the extent of my reviewing skills, worry not After the Monkey Shoulder last night, the Quarter Cask was beautiful though. Sorry, this review is pretty rubbish isn't it!
I agree about the Lagavulin, the 16 is my "go to" whisky, especially when it is on offer in Costco. Will give Quarter Cask a go anyway, as well as some Monkey Shoulder. Christ, my wallet will be wishing I had never opened this thread!
F-Stop Junkie said:
Wadeski said:
now run Monkey Shoulder USA, as well as our bourbon business.
Bourbon business? Is that the Hudson stuff? Or more brands you distribute?The 20th century is creeping up on us
Jobbo said:
It was an unexpected gift so I didn't do any research before I got it. I do like the regular Laphroaig but always slightly preferred Lagavulin. So I haven't had any regular Laphroaig in to compare back to back, but in a comparison with Laga, I still prefer the Laga.
After the Monkey Shoulder last night, the Quarter Cask was beautiful though. Sorry, this review is pretty rubbish isn't it!
I'm a Lagavulin fiend, both the 16 and the odd bottle of 12 as a treat. I've always liked a drop of Laphroaig, both the QC and the 10 I find pleasing. The best though is the 10 cask strength , a stonking bruiser of a dram,and reasonably priced as well. If you are a Laphroaig fan, the cask strength is an absolute must to try. After the Monkey Shoulder last night, the Quarter Cask was beautiful though. Sorry, this review is pretty rubbish isn't it!
Been slowly working my way through a bottle of Monkey Shoulder, it is rather nice. What I would describe as a gentle dram, very easy drinking.
Personally, I prefer the likes of Johnny Walker black for an inexpensive blend but this is a nice alternative. Would buy it again, and am looking forward to polishing off the rest of the bottle
Personally, I prefer the likes of Johnny Walker black for an inexpensive blend but this is a nice alternative. Would buy it again, and am looking forward to polishing off the rest of the bottle
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