Buhnahbabababai- ah fuck it, you know what I mean. I got one of the standard aged bottles for Christmas and highly liked it, I totally agree that it’s not a typical Islay along with Bowmore.
The only Islay I haven’t had is Caol Ila, has anyone got any notes on it?
[quote=Kovacs;2430322]Buhnahbabababai- ah fuck it, you know what I mean. I got one of the standard aged bottles for Christmas and highly liked it, I totally agree that it’s not a typical Islay along with Bowmore.
The only Islay I haven’t had is Caol Ila, has anyone got any notes on it?[/quote]
There’s a Caol Ila in our company library, I’ll try it tonight and get back to you. (I recall it being similar to the Lagavulin, but I was pretty hammered at the time…)
Well,
On the heels of all my wingeing about not liking Scotch, I found myself in a restaurant with friends on Friday and the only appealing thing they had for whiskey was Oban.
Oban was the first scotch I ever tried and it was the beginning on my path to enjoying whiskey and bourbon.
It’s been over a year since I’ve revisited it.
It was absolutely delicious.
Holy balls. A few posts back I complained that there arnt any bourbons in reach where I am. My physical ‘local’ pub which I haven’t been in for about 7 years has Knob Creek and are getting more Bulleit in.
I literally walked in there to use thier wifi and buy one drink to be polite about it. They have some shit hot ales on tap and the landlord is a massive single malt fan, he has some excellent bottles, stacks of them and a couple of bourbons in there too. As I got asking about them one of the locals offered me a Knob Creek. Very nice indeed, sweet for my usual tastes but not sickly and cheap tasting like some bourbons. With ice it was even better, I was very impressed. So much so I got a lock in, and on a school night.
I’ll pop back after they get the bulleit in.
I recently tried this Bourbon, and it is BY FAR the best bourbon I have ever tasted.
Elijah Craig, 12 year. Put it in a scotch glass, put a splash of water in it and enjoy. I paid $26 for it, an absolute steal. It is much better than some $70 scotch whiskeys that I have had.
As far as recommended scotches go, this is my favorite brand thus far:
Bunnahabhain 12 year is absolutely fantastic. Again, I drink my whiskey in the proper glass with just a splash of water, don’t bother drinking this any other way. Its a bit pricey, $40-$50, but this one is well worth it. I have also tried the 18 year old, and it is much better. There are plenty of really overpriced scotches out there, but these are worth the money.
[QUOTE=EmperorCesar;2465039]I recently tried this Bourbon, and it is BY FAR the best bourbon I have ever tasted.
Elijah Craig, 12 year. Put it in a scotch glass, put a splash of water in it and enjoy. I paid $26 for it, an absolute steal. It is much better than some $70 scotch whiskeys that I have had.
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If you liked the 12, shell out the bucks for their 18 when you get the chance. It is absolutely delicious! (everything you would expect, same rich complexity and sweet notes, but even smoother!)
That 12 has been my go-to for a while now on account of it’s high quality, and relatively low price. Been drinking it straight from a flask for the most part. Now that’s a mans dram right there! (Is much better with a touch of water though…)
Also, I have been drinking some Benchmark 8 lately. I am still stunned that I found a whiskey that is good enough to sip for only $10 a bottle.
It is nowhere near as complex as Elijah Craig, but it is much better than most bourbons priced twice as much, such as Jack Daniels. Good enough to drink neat, very easy to drink, lots of fresh apple taste in there. It is cheap enough to mix as well. I recommend it.
[QUOTE=EmperorCesar;2465039]
As far as recommended scotches go, this is my favorite brand thus far:
Bunnahabhain 12 year is absolutely fantastic. Again, I drink my whiskey in the proper glass with just a splash of water, don’t bother drinking this any other way. Its a bit pricey, $40-$50, but this one is well worth it. I have also tried the 18 year old, and it is much better. There are plenty of really overpriced scotches out there, but these are worth the money.[/QUOTE]
It’s a whisky mate but good shout, I’m really hoping to get another bottle of it again for Xmas.
My local didn’t get any bulleit in but they did get some Monkey Shoulder in, it a blend and damned good. I only had the one though so will pop back later after I’ve had some more. I had a Yamazaki (could be wrong but am trying to get my memory up to scratch) I think it’s the only whisky distilled outside of Scotland that can be called a Scoth… I never found out why but I’ll look into it. It was a jolly nice dram!
[QUOTE=Kovacs;2465443] I had a Yamazaki (could be wrong but am trying to get my memory up to scratch) I think it’s the only whisky distilled outside of Scotland that can be called a Scoth… I never found out why but I’ll look into it. It was a jolly nice dram![/QUOTE]
I have been meaning to try a Japanese whisky. I have heard only good about them. At my local liquor store, there is about a total selection of 3 Japanese whiskys, and they are all expensive. I have been putting it off for a while, but surely, I will get a bottle of something like Yamazaki soon.
[QUOTE=EmperorCesar;2465508]I have been meaning to try a Japanese whisky. I have heard only good about them. At my local liquor store, there is about a total selection of 3 Japanese whiskys, and they are all expensive. I have been putting it off for a while, but surely, I will get a bottle of something like Yamazaki soon.[/QUOTE]
The Yamazaki 12 is a good intro to Japanese single malts for sure. IIRC they get their malt from Port Ellen, just like many of the Scotch distilleries.
I think it would pair really well with sushi, but that just me.
No I can get that as well, might take some choosing of the sushi as the whisky may kill it but that’s not a bad idea.
I tried a whole lot of shitty whiskeys this week, including Crown Royal, Black Velvet, White Tail and Jim Beam. They are all bad… I also re-tried Maker’s Mark, which was much better than the previously mentioned, but still not complex enough for me to buy a bottle. It has a wonderful nose though, I will give it that much credit.
Enough of the shitty whiskeys, I am getting a bottle of this next week:
Ledaig 10 year. I have been dying for a good peat whisky lately, this should fit the bill.
So doing 10 shots of Seagrams may not be the best idea on the planet… but it’s so fucking good… T_T
[QUOTE=Squerlli;2467389]So doing 10 shots of Seagrams may not be the best idea on the planet… but it’s so fucking good… T_T[/QUOTE]
Of course it isn’t!
20 shots is better…
Just cracked a bottle of Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey, a gift received months ago that’s been sitting in a desk drawer. It’s a little harsh compared to the big names. It’s not bitter, the flavor isn’t bad. It’s got a little bite to it. At $20-ish, it makes a nice gift. Maybe if my cold goes away this week, I can get around to a proper review.
[QUOTE=Mr. Machette;2468094]Of course it isn’t!
20 shots is better…[/QUOTE]
I need to listen to you more
[QUOTE=Kovacs;2465443]My local didn’t get any bulleit in but they did get some Monkey Shoulder in, it a blend and damned good. I only had the one though so will pop back later after I’ve had some more.[/QUOTE]
I stumbled across Monkey Shoulder a few years ago. i very decent blended whisky. the only problem was the threshers were the only local stockist and they went bust.
I you like the peaty taste but but find Laphroig to harsh try Highland Park. it is a lot smoother but still has the smokey undertones.
on a side note has any one tried the English whisky. it took me a visit to the distillery in Norfolk last year, they couldn’t sell the spirit as whisky at the time.
as part of the tour they gave us a taste of the raw spirit. it was only enough to wet the end of your finger but it sent a shiver all over my skin. i would hate to think what a whole tumbler full would do!
Lol, I’ve drank two drams of it at the Bruichladdich distillery last year, it’s fucking brutal. I should have just used my finger but misheard the guide over the machinery.
I’d be very interested to see how English whisky turns out, I’ll keep an eye out for it.
they do a regular and a peaty option and they seem to have taken a lot of pointers from the Edradour distillery, one of my favourite Hyland tipples.
I’m currently finishing up a bottle of this:
Although I felt underwhelmed at first, I am really satisfied with my purchase now. This a very sweet, chocolaty bourbon. It took me a while to figure out that this bourbon isn’t complex at all unless you let it sit and open up for a long time.
Put it in your scotch glass, add a splash of water and then cover the glass for a good thirty minutes. Come back and you will notice that the nose and taste have changed. This bourbon is capable of even further development- I let it sit for a couple of hours and the chocolate almost disappeared. This bourbon opens up to a big hit of sliced apples and woodiness. Very sweet and easy to drink neat.
I picked up this for $20, I would recommend it for sure, just remember that you have to be patient with it.