December 5, 20169 yr Author Just bought a bottle of limited edition bushmills sherry cask reseve single malt. Beautiful Never tried more than the standard Bushmill offerings but think the original is a pretty decent everyday drinker. I'd imagine that is lovely though! Gonna keep my eye out for a 10 yo Bushmills being on offer over the next few weeks - always gets good reviews
December 5, 20169 yr Author I'm a bourbon man but reading Iain Banks Raw Spirit has given me a hankering to give whisky a go. Well worth a read, though some on here might not appreciate the politics. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_Spirit I really like his novels but have never read his whisky book. I suppose you have to forgive his overtly left leanings - he is Scottish after all It was bourbon that really got me into whisky - I've got an Evan Williams black label and an Elijah Craig 12 on the go. Both gorgeous but the EW was a real surprise - excellent value for money drop! Edited December 5, 20169 yr by madthatter
December 12, 20169 yr Author If anyone's into Irish whiskey M&S do one called Writer's Tears - it's a pot still blend and absolutely lovely. The most quaff-able whiskey I've ever had!
January 27, 20179 yr Author I'm talking to myself, I know, but if anyone likes a peaty whisky look out for Ledaig 10 year old. A bit different to the Islay stuff but one of the best peated whiskies I've had. Describing it as juicy seems odd, but it is! For bourbon lovers, I put this on another thread, but I'd recommend the Jack Daniels Distillers edition that's out. Beltin stuff. I'm destroying patiently supping the 2nd release
January 27, 20179 yr I've polished off 3 bottles of Woodford Reserve bourbon since early December. I've also lost a bottle of Bulleit Rye down the back of the settee, if my doctor asks. Always liked scotch but never drank it like I am doing bourbon. I'm a rocking chair and a red neck away from having a major issue
January 27, 20179 yr Author I've polished off 3 bottles of Woodford Reserve bourbon since early December. I've also lost a bottle of Bulleit Rye down the back of the settee, if my doctor asks. Always liked scotch but never drank it like I am doing bourbon. I'm a rocking chair and a red neck away from having a major issue That sum goin', boy! WR is a nice drop - gets all caramelly as it goes down. I've been working through the same rye since summer. Think I might try some Old Fashions with the last bits . . . My fantasy life (or when I win the lottery) would consist of me moving somewhere mildly warmer and having a porch around my house like they do in the US. I would sit there in the afternoon/evening on a rocking chair strumming my guitar and drinking whisk(e)y all day and night. The red neck would come with the warmer climate . . . I'd say I drink well under 2 bottles a month (usually) Which considering I drink nothing else, other than the odd beer, isn't as bad as it sounds (is it?) Edited January 27, 20179 yr by madthatter
January 27, 20179 yr Author Also is it just me but when I see proper red neck types (like Deliverance style) I'm always imagining their ancestors emigrating from our neck of the woods . . . (or Burnley to be more precise)
January 30, 20179 yr That sum goin', boy! WR is a nice drop - gets all caramelly as it goes down. I've been working through the same rye since summer. Think I might try some Old Fashions with the last bits . . . My fantasy life (or when I win the lottery) would consist of me moving somewhere mildly warmer and having a porch around my house like they do in the US. I would sit there in the afternoon/evening on a rocking chair strumming my guitar and drinking whisk(e)y all day and night. The red neck would come with the warmer climate . . . I'd say I drink well under 2 bottles a month (usually) Which considering I drink nothing else, other than the odd beer, isn't as bad as it sounds (is it?) half a bottle a week,might as well call yourself teetotal
January 30, 20179 yr Author half a bottle a week,might as well call yourself teetotal That's the spirit
February 13, 20179 yr Had a few glasses of Tyrconnell over the weekend, highly reccomended https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/tyrconnell-irish-whiskey/
February 13, 20179 yr Author Jim Bean double oak. My bourbon journey continues Tried that at my mams recently. A bit too oaky for me but ney bad.
February 13, 20179 yr Author Had a few glasses of Tyrconnell over the weekend, highly reccomended https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/tyrconnell-irish-whiskey/ i do like Irish stuff but more in the summer. All about the peat and sherry this time of year for me. This ones on the list, decent price too! I fookin love mom
February 13, 20179 yr Author For bourbon lovers, I put this on another thread, but I'd recommend the Jack Daniels Distillers edition that's out. Beltin stuff. I'm destroying patiently supping the 2nd release £19 at sainsburys at minute. Absolute steal
February 19, 20179 yr Author Anyone a fan of standard Jim Beam? cheap as chips (£13) so gave it a whirl. First pour was biz. Not rough but too woody/nutty. Anyhow, left the lid off overnight and after giving it a good few days it's not that bad at all. Must have a lot of rye in it (which I like) and isn't what you'd call complex but for the money or to just knock back pretty decent.
February 19, 20179 yr Author Wild Turkey 101 is my favourite bourbon. Proper stuff! Check out this dude's reviews. Something a bit different but I like the style Edited February 19, 20179 yr by madthatter
February 19, 20179 yr Author What an utter cock Na not the Boss! Seems reet to me and more down to earth than a lot of on line whisky reviewers.
February 19, 20179 yr Anybody who waffles on about wine, ale and spirits to any degree passes as utter cock
February 19, 20179 yr Anybody who waffles on about wine, ale and spirits to any degree passes as utter cock Have you run out of Big Bold Red sulky chops?
February 19, 20179 yr Author its what i get paid for Wish I got paid for spouting bollox about spirits, ale and wine is all I can say
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