Fudge Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I have a bottle of this https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-4386.aspx My granda lived in Nairn and worked for Johnnie Walker and I believe his job was to speak to distillery managers and strike deals for their whisky to be used in Johnnie Walker. He was given it as a gift from the distillery manager. I'll never sell it, yet can't think of a suitable time to ever open it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojito Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Totally agree. I was surprised to see a few people on here slag Glenlivet, it's one of my favourites especially for that kind of price. Yeah, I really like it. I have a bottle of this https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-4386.aspx My granda lived in Nairn and worked for Johnnie Walker and I believe his job was to speak to distillery managers and strike deals for their whisky to be used in Johnnie Walker. He was given it as a gift from the distillery manager. I'll never sell it, yet can't think of a suitable time to ever open it A really nice bottle. One to keep passing down the family. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampden Diehard Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Totally agree. I was surprised to see a few people on here slag Glenlivet, it's one of my favourites especially for that kind of price. £4.00 for a nip of 18 year old Glenlivet in the QP club at the moment. Absolutely superb stuff. Perfect if you don't fancy shelling out for a full bottle. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gullane No 4 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 The Tesco islay is really good. I would swear it's caol isla but others say lagavulin. Their speyside is rank, I thought it was close to glenrothes. I really like tobermory. I may be wrong but I think that Tescos don't have an age statement on there own brand single malts. One of the big three supermarkets certainly does not, so best to avoid. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I may be wrong but I think that Tescos don't have an age statement on there own brand single malts. One of the big three supermarkets certainly does not, so best to avoid. Pretty sure they do. I know one of them says 12 yo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Both the speyside and islay from Tesco in my cupboard are 12 years. Tonight is a bit of a pre Christmas clear out making room for my presents. Jura superstition, talisker 10 and talisker storm all polished off. Jura has been there a year or two but was quite enjoying that one, may revisit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I received a bottle of Balvenie Caribbean Cask (14) for my birthday last week. My only other foray into Balvenie was the DoubleWood (12) - which I liked - but I'm still not sure what to make of this one. It's very easy to drink but I'm not convinced if it's "good" or "excellent". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I received a bottle of Balvenie Caribbean Cask (14) for my birthday last week. My only other foray into Balvenie was the DoubleWood (12) - which I liked - but I'm still not sure what to make of this one. It's very easy to drink but I'm not convinced if it's "good" or "excellent". It's one of my favourites out of the ones I've had recently. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mambostaggie Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) Christmas stock for this year consists of the following. Dimple 15 year old blend Johnnie Walker Swing Singleton of Glen Ord 15 and 18 Cragganmore Haig Club Old Pultney 12 Edited December 24, 2014 by Mambostaggie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) Today's whisky clear out has included: Tobermory 10 Dalwhinnie 15 Talisker 57;° north Jura Diuranaich Jura origin I really hope I get more tomorrow. Edited December 24, 2014 by invergowrie arab 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 This year's Xmas presents were aberlour a 'bunadh, bowmore dark one, an cnoc, balvennie caribbean cask. Lots of rum and sherry finishes in there. Really looking forward to them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggie_Murray7 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 My old uncle was at my parents for Xmas with a bottle he said he got years ago and it's lovely. However, he said it has been discontinuef which I'm gutted about. Can anyone advise on something similar to Robbie Dhu 12? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Christmas stock for this year consists of the following. Dimple 15 year old blend Johnnie Walker Swing Singleton of Glen Ord 15 and 18 Cragganmore Haig Club Old Pultney 12 Did you get the Glen Ord at the distillery? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 (edited) Having a dram of Glenfarclas cask strength which is similar to the 108 but a different sherry variety. Guys working there decided that a specific one was so good that they bought it for themselves and I've got a bottle straight from the cask through my other half's dad who's a stillman. It is absolutely superb. This year's Xmas presents were aberlour a 'bunadh [Patrick Bateman 'that's nice' gif goes here] Edited December 25, 2014 by Hedgecutter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Having a dram of Glenfarclas cask strength which is similar to the 108 but a different sherry variety. Guys working there decided that a specific one was so good that they bought it for themselves and I've got a bottle straight from the cask through my other half's dad who's a stillman. It is absolutely superb. [Patrick Bateman 'that's nice' gif goes here] Do you water down cask strength? The experts say you should, but I think it dilutes the flavour, and what's the point in paying more for it undiluted if you're going to bung tap water into it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munter Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Just cracked open my first bottle of Ardbeg Uigeadail. It's near perfection and it's a NAS bottle! What a finish! Can't believe it's taken me four years of whisky drinking to try this one. Highly recommended. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Do you water down cask strength? The experts say you should, but I think it dilutes the flavour, and what's the point in paying more for it undiluted if you're going to bung tap water into it? It tastes better with a drop or two of water imo. However, that's still far, far, far less than you'd have in the bottle it if was the non-cask strength variety. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alert Mongoose Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Got my old man the Benriach Septendecim 17yo. Spent the whole day dropping hints about opening it - finally mission achieved and it has not been a let down! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ark loyal Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 I got balvenie 14 Caribbean cask and aberlour 12 this year. Santa's some boy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Do you water down cask strength? The experts say you should, but I think it dilutes the flavour, and what's the point in paying more for it undiluted if you're going to bung tap water into it? I find with many cask strengths, the a' bunadh being one, that when neat the strength is just too overpowering. You need a drop or two of water to really bring the flavours out. As has been said before on this thread you are literally talking drops of water, not the slug you see some people putting in their whisky. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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