madthatter Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Always liked a drop every now and then but this last couple of years or so, particularly when my mrs was pregnant, I've been getting well into it. Mostly single malts, but like the American stuff as well, bourbon, rye and even tried a corn whiskey. So much so I've horded a full wardrobe of the stuff over the last 18 months. Anyways, anyone else on here into it and if so what's your tipple? Top 3 this year are Ardbeg Uigedail, Benromach 10 and Glenfarclas 12. I picked up a bottle Grants Family Reserve for £10 the other day - I expected mouth wash but was pleasantly surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medwaywhite Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Used to love lagavulin 16 yr old but won't pay the price now. About £46 a bottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madthatter Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 I got a bottle for my birthday, she paid nearly £50 for it. Not a bad drop but agree, overpriced. Much better out there for less. It's practically whisky happy hour in the supermarkets this time of year though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 I like Clan Dew, lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madthatter Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 I like Clan Dew, lovely. Isn't that extinct, in whisky terms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 I'm quite partial to a drop of Talisker myself, a nice 10 year old single malt from The Isle of Skye. Hmmm nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madthatter Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Could go a nip o that toneet, it's fleein! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no balls Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 My mother used to force me to sup it as a kid along with brandy whenever I was ill and I'm still scarred mentally by the stuff to this day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 (edited) Isn't that extinct, in whisky terms?Not seen any for a while, perhaps? ScotsMac doesn't have the same vagrant-appeal. Edited November 24, 2016 by Youri McAnespie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted November 24, 2016 Site Supporter Share Posted November 24, 2016 Not a fan of whisky myself. Got a bottle of Highland Park 12yr old somewhere which I understand is supposed to be a good drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 (edited) My mother used to force me to sup it as a kid along with brandy whenever I was ill and I'm still scarred mentally by the stuff to this day.Mine used to pour an eggcup full of Bells in my mouth if I had toothache and make me keep it there for ages. Never been able to drink any sort of Scotch Whisky since Gentleman Jacks my favourite, Makers Mark isn't bad and I like Black Bush (????). JD number 7 is always welcome as is your bog standard Bushmills Never understood why anyone would add anything to Whisky/Bourbon other than ice Edited November 24, 2016 by MancWanderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Fucking vile stuff. All of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madthatter Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Not a fan of whisky myself. Got a bottle of Highland Park 12yr old somewhere which I understand is supposed to be a good drop. I like it. Depends what your tastes are I suppose, but it's a good all rounder. Would like to get my hands on an 18 year old HP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madthatter Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Mine used to pour an eggcup full of Bells in my mouth if I had toothache and make me keep it there for ages. Never been able to drink any sort of Scotch Whisky since Gentleman Jacks my favourite, Makers Mark isn't bad and I like Black Bush (). JD number 7 is always welcome as is your bog standard Bushmills Never understood why anyone would add anything to Whisky/Bourbon other than ice Heathen Na, I'll add ice to some blends and I have to say I quite like a whisky and ginger ale, but I wouldn't be using an even half decent whisky as a mixer. Bushmills I like a lot and have a bottle of BlackBush waiting in the wings! Irish stuff goes down like pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madthatter Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 My mother used to force me to sup it as a kid along with brandy whenever I was ill and I'm still scarred mentally by the stuff to this day. Whisky, lemon, honey and possibly a bit of fresh ginger has been my families cold remedy for about 200 years it would seem. Works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted November 24, 2016 Site Supporter Share Posted November 24, 2016 I've rediscovered Old Fashioned's of late. As a result, I've gone through 3 bottles of Bulliet bourbon in the last few weeks. I'm dying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted November 24, 2016 Site Supporter Share Posted November 24, 2016 Fucking vile stuff. All of it. Me too. Once did a bit of a distillery tour whilst travelling in Scotland; can't take too it. Edradour was just palatable. Brother likes it as did my dad. Not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no balls Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 I've rediscovered Old Fashioned's of late. As a result, I've gone through 3 bottles of Bulliet bourbon in the last few weeks. I'm dying No, you're just a pisscan. And to think, I was pondering making you my campaign manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madthatter Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Fucking vile stuff. All of it. Couldn't touch it for years after downing near a whole bottle of Bells as a yoof! seems to be one of those things I've 'acquired' a taste for over the last few years. Get a bottle of Johnny Walker Black, you'll be hooked soon enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madthatter Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 I've rediscovered Old Fashioned's of late. As a result, I've gone through 3 bottles of Bulliet bourbon in the last few weeks. I'm dying Got me into Bourbon that one, goes down far too easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydee Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 (edited) Used to love lagavulin 16 yr old but won't pay the price now. About £46 a bottleI Still love 16yr old Lagavulin. Madhatter what should I try that compares? Edited November 24, 2016 by Andydee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Couldn't touch it for years after downing near a whole bottle of Bells as a yoof! Aye, similar story here. One night as a 15 yr old that involved Bells, Thunderbird and cider. Just the smell of any of them makes me feel queasy to this day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Blackbush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no balls Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Aye, similar story here. One night as a 15 yr old that involved Bells, Thunderbird and cider. Just the smell of any of them makes me feel queasy to this day. Mine was Bacardi. I woke up half way up the stairs without a stitch on hugging the yellow pages. I've no idea who I was trying to phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madthatter Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 I Still love 16yr old Lagavulin. Madhatter what should I try that compares? You'll regret asking . . . I can get a bit, er, a slight whiff of nerd about me on this subject Lagavulin is peaty (Islay) and sherried so smokey, tangy and sweet. Ardbeg Uigeadail is a cask strength whisky from the same area and is a better bet at around the same price - in fact it's fookin nectar. I've not tried it but the Laphroaig PX cask would be similar I imagine, and gets rave reviews, but a bit out of my price range Benromach 10 from Speyside is also excellent; more sherried and less peaty, but a top notch malt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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