Show us your whisky! Vol 2
Discussion
pmanson said:
LeighW said:
After trying the Glen Garioch Virgin Oak, bought a bottle from Royal Mile Whiskies. It may be NAS, but I really like it; quite sweet and spicey, a lovely dram (appeals to my taste anyway).
Is it along the lines of the Ben Riach American Virgin Oak? 
It's the closest thing I've found to it, but it's not quite there. It has some of that vanilla sweetness, but there more spice to it than the Benriach had. The Benriach also had that lovely sort of confectionery note on the nose, which this doesn't have. Worth seeking out though IMO. Still in stock at Royal Miles Whiskies I think.
Edit - having checked, the Glen Garioch had full maturation in virgin oak, whereas the Benriach was matured in ex Bourbon casks and finished in virgin oak, which would explain the spiciness in the Glen Garioch.
Edited by LeighW on Friday 10th January 11:06
Been to the opening of a new Whiskey bar in Liverpool tonight. If you like your rare, vintage and unusual whiskeys, then this is definitely a place to visit! 
Called Hop Scotch (for it sells craft beer and whiskey), it's up on Constance Street by the hospital rather than down in town. No sign, but look for a mural of an Easter Island head above some stairs (it all sounds very hipster, but I can assure you it isn't )
Open on Thursdays and Fridays 6pm-midnight, and weekends 3pm-midnight, so I'm told.
Called Hop Scotch (for it sells craft beer and whiskey), it's up on Constance Street by the hospital rather than down in town. No sign, but look for a mural of an Easter Island head above some stairs (it all sounds very hipster, but I can assure you it isn't
) Open on Thursdays and Fridays 6pm-midnight, and weekends 3pm-midnight, so I'm told.
LeighW said:
pmanson said:
LeighW said:
After trying the Glen Garioch Virgin Oak, bought a bottle from Royal Mile Whiskies. It may be NAS, but I really like it; quite sweet and spicey, a lovely dram (appeals to my taste anyway).
Is it along the lines of the Ben Riach American Virgin Oak? It's the closest thing I've found to it, but it's not quite there.
ChemicalChaos said:
Been to the opening of a new Whiskey bar in Liverpool tonight. If you like your rare, vintage and unusual whiskeys, then this is definitely a place to visit!
Called Hop Scotch (for it sells craft beer and whiskey), it's up on Constance Street by the hospital rather than down in town. No sign, but look for a mural of an Easter Island head above some stairs (it all sounds very hipster, but I can assure you it isn't )
Open on Thursdays and Fridays 6pm-midnight, and weekends 3pm-midnight, so I'm told.
WHISKYCalled Hop Scotch (for it sells craft beer and whiskey), it's up on Constance Street by the hospital rather than down in town. No sign, but look for a mural of an Easter Island head above some stairs (it all sounds very hipster, but I can assure you it isn't
) Open on Thursdays and Fridays 6pm-midnight, and weekends 3pm-midnight, so I'm told.
Tony Angelino said:
justin220 said:
Tony Angelino said:
Newcomer to the thread here.....
In an attempt to try and 'get into' whisky after a few half arsed attempts to drink Bells etc. usually with cola, I've decided to have a proper go. I visited the Whisky Shop in York and asked the helpful gentlemen to give my mrs a starter kit of 4-5 miniatures for her to wrap up for me a Christmas gift. I've also bought a tasting glass and a beginners guide on Amazon.
I didn't use to like Gin when my only exposure to it was Gordons/Beefeater etc. so hopefully this will go the same way!
Welcome. Any idea which samples you got? In an attempt to try and 'get into' whisky after a few half arsed attempts to drink Bells etc. usually with cola, I've decided to have a proper go. I visited the Whisky Shop in York and asked the helpful gentlemen to give my mrs a starter kit of 4-5 miniatures for her to wrap up for me a Christmas gift. I've also bought a tasting glass and a beginners guide on Amazon.
I didn't use to like Gin when my only exposure to it was Gordons/Beefeater etc. so hopefully this will go the same way!
Sorry about the poor pic, I’ll get a better one later.
I've been told to perhaps try a bourbon, so I am going to have a bash at these and see if they appeal to me any more.
https://www.drinksupermarket.com/jack-daniel-s-ext...
before you give up on them try them with a splash of SOFT water, buy bottled water if in a hard water area.
No more than 20% water but potentially way less will open up a whole range of different flavours and aromas.
Avoid ice which will strangle said aromas and flavours.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=charlie+macle...
Highland Park and Balvenie Double Wood are excellent ones to try
No more than 20% water but potentially way less will open up a whole range of different flavours and aromas.
Avoid ice which will strangle said aromas and flavours.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=charlie+macle...
Highland Park and Balvenie Double Wood are excellent ones to try
Tony Angelino said:
Just a little update from me, I've worked my way through these since Christmas and I just can't get along with them. None of them appeal to me at all, they all taste too 'harsh' and I just don't find them nice tasting.
I've been told to perhaps try a bourbon, so I am going to have a bash at these and see if they appeal to me any more.
https://www.drinksupermarket.com/jack-daniel-s-ext...
Jack Daniels isn't bourbon. (It's also piss)I've been told to perhaps try a bourbon, so I am going to have a bash at these and see if they appeal to me any more.
https://www.drinksupermarket.com/jack-daniel-s-ext...
If you want a decent starter bourbon try Buffalo Trace
seiben said:
Tony Angelino said:
Just a little update from me, I've worked my way through these since Christmas and I just can't get along with them. None of them appeal to me at all, they all taste too 'harsh' and I just don't find them nice tasting.
I've been told to perhaps try a bourbon, so I am going to have a bash at these and see if they appeal to me any more.
https://www.drinksupermarket.com/jack-daniel-s-ext...
Jack Daniels isn't bourbon. (It's also piss)I've been told to perhaps try a bourbon, so I am going to have a bash at these and see if they appeal to me any more.
https://www.drinksupermarket.com/jack-daniel-s-ext...
If you want a decent starter bourbon try Buffalo Trace
thanks
marksx said:
Makers mark is a good shout too. Bourbon usually doesn't have a harsh taste. Tends to be smooth, sweet, sometimes a little spicy. A bit 'thicker' than scotch if that's the right word. Perhaps oilier would be a better word
Interesting, I have a bottle of Bullit Bourbon at the back of my whisky cupboard but I can't get past the general harshness/roughness of it; I also find Bourbons taste very artificial / chemical. Four Roses is the only bourbon I have tried that doesn't taste like glue. I probably need to try a few more butr I am loathe to buy another bottle that will just sit at teh back of teh cupboard...
jesusbuiltmycar said:
Interesting, I have a bottle of Bullit Bourbon at the back of my whisky cupboard but I can't get past the general harshness/roughness of it; I also find Bourbons taste very artificial / chemical.
Four Roses is the only bourbon I have tried that doesn't taste like glue. I probably need to try a few more butr I am loathe to buy another bottle that will just sit at teh back of teh cupboard...
I have had a bottle of bulleit in the past but also found it quite harsh. Four Roses is the only bourbon I have tried that doesn't taste like glue. I probably need to try a few more butr I am loathe to buy another bottle that will just sit at teh back of teh cupboard...
Their rye on the other hand I enjoyed a lot
marksx said:
jesusbuiltmycar said:
Interesting, I have a bottle of Bullit Bourbon at the back of my whisky cupboard but I can't get past the general harshness/roughness of it; I also find Bourbons taste very artificial / chemical.
Four Roses is the only bourbon I have tried that doesn't taste like glue. I probably need to try a few more butr I am loathe to buy another bottle that will just sit at teh back of teh cupboard...
I have had a bottle of bulleit in the past but also found it quite harsh. Four Roses is the only bourbon I have tried that doesn't taste like glue. I probably need to try a few more butr I am loathe to buy another bottle that will just sit at teh back of teh cupboard...
Their rye on the other hand I enjoyed a lot
Mr Trophy said:
Anyone else get a Folio 5 from Macallan?
Yep. Flip or keep it, that is the question! Did I (we) get lucky, or have they released more of this version (previous releases were 2000 bottles IIRC)? I don't think I've seen any of the previous Folios sell for less than £600 at auction, so unlikely to take a bath on it - unless there are 10000 bottles or something!Gassing Station | Food, Drink & Restaurants | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff