Urgent whisky help and advice please
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Hi, currently in a hotel in Edinburgh and want to try some whisky!
The hotel bar has over 250 types and they seem to go from £3 to £150 a glass, I know nothing what so ever about whisky other than the fact I'm not keen on the 'cough medicine' flavour that some seem to have!
The barman has suggested starting with lowland and speyside varieties, pointing out a Auchentoshan 12yr and a Macallan 10yr types in particular.
I want to try something smooth and enjoyable (with my beginners pallet!) but don't mind spending a bit if I have to.
Any guidance or recommendations? Chances are they will have anything you can think of so I'm all ears!
The hotel bar has over 250 types and they seem to go from £3 to £150 a glass, I know nothing what so ever about whisky other than the fact I'm not keen on the 'cough medicine' flavour that some seem to have!
The barman has suggested starting with lowland and speyside varieties, pointing out a Auchentoshan 12yr and a Macallan 10yr types in particular.
I want to try something smooth and enjoyable (with my beginners pallet!) but don't mind spending a bit if I have to.
Any guidance or recommendations? Chances are they will have anything you can think of so I'm all ears!
Go for the macallan 10, then try the 15 and the 18, and if budget no object the 25 and 50 
Seriously, try balvenie, if they have any balvenie portwood at sensible prices drink it all...
The Dalwinnie recomendation is worth a try if you like light flowery whisky - not my cup of tea but I prefer peaty iodine type whisky that you obviously dont. Same applies to Glenkinchie.
Auchentoshan is worth a try, if you didnt already.
Whats the chances of him being sober enough by now to read this??
Seriously, try balvenie, if they have any balvenie portwood at sensible prices drink it all...The Dalwinnie recomendation is worth a try if you like light flowery whisky - not my cup of tea but I prefer peaty iodine type whisky that you obviously dont. Same applies to Glenkinchie.
Auchentoshan is worth a try, if you didnt already.
Whats the chances of him being sober enough by now to read this??
Edited by MickC on Saturday 6th March 19:07
Highland Park is great in pretty much all iterations, I'm partial to most of the Bowmores I've had before too.
Why not work your way round Scotland trying all the different varieties to see what you like the most, I'd suggest starting with Auchentoshan, then Glenfiddich, Dalwhinnie, Highland Park, Talisker, Jura, Bowmore, Ardbeg and by that point you won't care what you're drinking so hit the Bells and save a few quid!
Why not work your way round Scotland trying all the different varieties to see what you like the most, I'd suggest starting with Auchentoshan, then Glenfiddich, Dalwhinnie, Highland Park, Talisker, Jura, Bowmore, Ardbeg and by that point you won't care what you're drinking so hit the Bells and save a few quid!
MickC said:
A911DOM said:
Try an Ardbeg fella...
and other than that plead ignorance and get the barman to give you some snifters to find what you like!
Ardbeg? For someone who doesnt like the 'cough mixture' i.e. typical isaly taste? Hmm and other than that plead ignorance and get the barman to give you some snifters to find what you like!
I know what you mean, but would argue that Laphroaig has this 'medicinal' quality, not so from the Ardbeg (to my rubbish palate).
I was thinking something complex and tasty that still packs a bit of flavour.
I suppose I should have steered clear of Islay altogether...
So what did the OP get in the end?
Staying in the Hotel du Vin.
Really enjoyed the Macallan 10 and plan to try a few more of the older ones tonight (12yr sherry cask and a 18 & 25yr versions) Also tried some other speysides and a lowland (can't remember the name now though!) the Macallan was the favourite though. Tried an islay variety, definitely not for me just yet!
To the person questionning my sobriety last night... Good guess
Will give the Balvenie a go tonight too.
Really enjoyed the Macallan 10 and plan to try a few more of the older ones tonight (12yr sherry cask and a 18 & 25yr versions) Also tried some other speysides and a lowland (can't remember the name now though!) the Macallan was the favourite though. Tried an islay variety, definitely not for me just yet!
To the person questionning my sobriety last night... Good guess
Will give the Balvenie a go tonight too.
fivesixseven8 said:
Staying in the Hotel du Vin.
Really enjoyed the Macallan 10 and plan to try a few more of the older ones tonight (12yr sherry cask and a 18 & 25yr versions) Also tried some other speysides and a lowland (can't remember the name now though!) the Macallan was the favourite though. Tried an islay variety, definitely not for me just yet!
To the person questionning my sobriety last night... Good guess
Will give the Balvenie a go tonight too.
Good on ya, I wouldnt go for the Doublewood personally, but its not an expensive tipple if you like that sort of thing.Really enjoyed the Macallan 10 and plan to try a few more of the older ones tonight (12yr sherry cask and a 18 & 25yr versions) Also tried some other speysides and a lowland (can't remember the name now though!) the Macallan was the favourite though. Tried an islay variety, definitely not for me just yet!
To the person questionning my sobriety last night... Good guess
Will give the Balvenie a go tonight too.
Sounds like a good trip!
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