gannonball Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 5 hours ago, invergowrie arab said: It's the latter. Drink as much whisky as you can in as many different ways as you can. Unpopular opinions but other than Islay peat bombs I think regional difference are sometimes overstated, and indeed other peat bombs are available. Absolutely agree with this. Ben Riach do some very decent peaty numbers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) Tried this the other night. Very nice indeed. Edited December 14, 2020 by Todd_is_God 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish's Passenger Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Tried this the other night. Very nice indeed. Heading over to Arran on Wednesday. Like the sound of this. Hopefully I’ve got time to have a snoop around [emoji106] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scosha Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 On 04/12/2020 at 22:06, the tungston weasel said: Got a bottle of this for 23 pounds from the local tesco. Good enough to make me really want to try the 12 yo. Maby a little young but really sherried, lots of dried fruit and a bit of vanilla or toffee on the nose. The taste is quite sweet with lots of christmasssy type spices then a lingering vanilla toffee. Only down side is as my missus is isolating at home so I've got to stay at my work digs and all I have is a wine glass. Look forward to trying it in a glencairn. You can quite often pick this up for £26 in your local Keystore if you have one near you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utter Roaster Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Found a bottle of Highland Park with only a couple of nips out of it at the back of the cupboard. Bonus! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieKTID Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Got a bottle of Glenlivet 15 from a client today, pleased with that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willgormac Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Hello folks. I’m new on here and indeed ,new to whisky. I had the virus October time and typically, my sense of taste was significantly affected. I like a drink, not a fussy drinker but had never taken to whisky. Things have changed! Shortly after getting a taste for it my other half bought me a bottle of Ardmore. It was my first peaty dram, the bottle tells me it’s “lightly pleated” and whilst palatable I found it a little overpowering. Could anyone suggest something gentler, more entry level, if indeed such a thing exists. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Hello folks. I’m new on here and indeed ,new to whisky. I had the virus October time and typically, my sense of taste was significantly affected. I like a drink, not a fussy drinker but had never taken to whisky. Things have changed! Shortly after getting a taste for it my other half bought me a bottle of Ardmore. It was my first peaty dram, the bottle tells me it’s “lightly pleated” and whilst palatable I found it a little overpowering. Could anyone suggest something gentler, more entry level, if indeed such a thing exists.What were you enjoying that you got the taste for? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish's Passenger Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Hello folks. I’m new on here and indeed ,new to whisky. I had the virus October time and typically, my sense of taste was significantly affected. I like a drink, not a fussy drinker but had never taken to whisky. Things have changed! Shortly after getting a taste for it my other half bought me a bottle of Ardmore. It was my first peaty dram, the bottle tells me it’s “lightly pleated” and whilst palatable I found it a little overpowering. Could anyone suggest something gentler, more entry level, if indeed such a thing exists.Entry Level has lots to choose from if you’re looking to avoid the peat. My first few bottles were fairly standard and i pretty much started on the following. Glenfiddich 12Glenmorangie 10Cardhu 12 or Gold ReserveAberfeldy 12Aberlour 10 or 12Highland Park 12TamnavulinYou will always find at least 1 or 2 of them below £30 and they will all be relatively easy to drink for a starter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartsOfficialMoaner Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 My bottle of Uigeadail was delivered yesterday, I waited for 6 weeks or more for it. £53 from Amazon It is lovely and so easy to drink. I have to stop or I will sleep in for work! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie adie Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Today's use of club card vouchers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 On 04/12/2020 at 22:06, the tungston weasel said: Got a bottle of this for 23 pounds from the local tesco. Good enough to make me really want to try the 12 yo. Maby a little young but really sherried, lots of dried fruit and a bit of vanilla or toffee on the nose. The taste is quite sweet with lots of christmasssy type spices then a lingering vanilla toffee. Only down side is as my missus is isolating at home so I've got to stay at my work digs and all I have is a wine glass. Look forward to trying it in a glencairn. Managed to grab a bottle of the 12 y.o. For £30 on Amazon yesterday but I see it’s gone back up again today. Sorry... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 I've never heard of That Boutique-y Whisky Company but was given this as a gift from someone I had done a favour. A splash of water really brought out the flavour- really delicious with lovely long finish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish's Passenger Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I've never heard of That Boutique-y Whisky Company but was given this as a gift from someone I had done a favour. A splash of water really brought out the flavour- really delicious with lovely long finish. A slightly stronger Bunnahabhain 12. I need to try some of this. Edit to add that I’ve just realised it’s 11yo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I've never heard of That Boutique-y Whisky Company but was given this as a gift from someone I had done a favour. A splash of water really brought out the flavour- really delicious with lovely long finish. Must have been some favour! Those bottlings are always quite pricey at 50cl but have heard good things. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 How much is a bottle of the above? Looking for a recommendation for a bottle of whisky for my mates 40th in February. Thinking something a little different from the usual suspects. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Glengoyne 18 tonight. Happy birthday to me*. * it’s not my birthday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 How much is a bottle of the above? Looking for a recommendation for a bottle of whisky for my mates 40th in February. Thinking something a little different from the usual suspects.Think you'd expect to pay around £75.Depends how much you'd want to spend tbh, you can buy 'bottle your own' direct from distilleries and can personalise the label.Tomatin are doing it, amongst others. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 11 minutes ago, V.Aye.R said: Think you'd expect to pay around £75. Depends how much you'd want to spend tbh, you can buy 'bottle your own' direct from distilleries and can personalise the label. Tomatin are doing it, amongst others. Was thinking something about the £50 mark tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.Aye.R Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Was thinking something about the £50 mark tbh.Bunnahabhain 12Tobermory 12Arran 10Glendronach 12 All inside your budget and quality drams you wouldnt see in most supermarkets. Edit - Redbreast 12 (Irish), though not sure if that would be well received in Bo'ness [emoji6] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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