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The OCUK Whisky (and Whiskey) review thread
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If you're an absolute amateur, absolutely start with Glenmorangie. [Many an Englishman have told me they dislike whisky on their appraisal of Bells. I wouldn't use Bells to clean the toilet!]
If you like Glenmorangie, then Glenlivet, Glenfiddoch and Balvenie would be right up your street.
Don't rule out lowland malts though. I recently was gifted a 25 year old Auchentoshan. Which was beautiful.
If you like Glenmorangie, then Glenlivet, Glenfiddoch and Balvenie would be right up your street.
Don't rule out lowland malts though. I recently was gifted a 25 year old Auchentoshan. Which was beautiful.
I agree - Glenmorangie is great. Easily my favourite of the readily available brands.
Looks incredible, should I use a straw?
Man of Honour
I also agree that Glenmorangie is a good start (get the basic 10-year stuff, not any of the awful fancy name attempts at getting into the yoof market). I'd put Isle of Jura as the next best whisky for a newcomer. Glenfiddich is drain cleaner, but not as nice to drink. The bad news: in general the older the whisky, the better. But also the more expensive. Start with 10-12 year single malts as the best compromise between expense and taste. If you develop a taste, mover to older ones.
Hah!
Man of Honour
Jonnie Walker Blue label.
About the only whisky I've found that non-whisky drinkers actually like first time out.
About the only whisky I've found that non-whisky drinkers actually like first time out.
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Aimed at @Phreaky the OP in the GD thread today.
I'd like to add, as a Scotsman living in England, I tend to find the English palette generally leans more towards the Hebridean/Northern Isle offerings which are more smokey/petey but the Scottish palette prefers the single highlight malt.
OP, YMMV.
Cheers,
S..
I'd like to add, as a Scotsman living in England, I tend to find the English palette generally leans more towards the Hebridean/Northern Isle offerings which are more smokey/petey but the Scottish palette prefers the single highlight malt.
OP, YMMV.
Cheers,
S..
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If you're new to whiskey, it's suggest going Irish to start with as it's not a harsh. Red Breast is a great starter and then move on to those suggested.
I say it as I got the name wrong above, but avoid Jura Journey like the plague. I was tricked into getting it as it was on offer. I couldn’t even finish it. It is SO BADAsda have a current offer on a number of selected whiskeys, down to £20 a bottle.
Just picked up a bottle of auchentoshan
In fact look at these reviews lol
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiski...MIru_8gvrH4gIVjkPTCh0I4AG1EAAYASAAEgI_EvD_BwE
Rittenhouse is the best rye, should be around £35 but it has increased a bit in the last year.
Bulleit Rye would be second choice. Tesco occasionally have it on offer for around £29.
Bulleit rye is £22.50 on Amazon just now.
Don
Just cracked open a bottle of Ardmore Legacy, wasn't expecting it to have a bit peatiness to it, though checking the label it does mention it.
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I drink whisky that does't give me Headaches the next morning, so I've been drinkin Jack for the past 15 years.
I've tried it many times at friends houses as they think it's a treat for me (they drink it with coke so ready available) - but i struggle with Jack, although by the 3rd glass with beer chaser i'm usually on talking terms...
And as a result of my chaser - i conversely nearly always get a hangover with Jack.
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Anyone tried the Chivas Regal 18yr old? Been 50 for a while now and it's pay day so I'm a bit tempted...
Ardmore Legacy is brilliant for the price, often £20 in supermarkets/a few £ cheaper on Amazon.
I'm currently getting through a bottle of Nikka Coffey Malt. Might have to pickup the Grain to compare.
Man of Honour
i've had it a few times and its a decent blend - well balanced with a decent amount of flavour and depth - but i think there are better bottles for the money.
Just opened a legacy the other day, ironically to replace the coffey malt I finished
Legacy is a very good bottle for £18
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Yeah i quite like it. I bought it years ago as my grandad used to drink the 12yr version so i bought it after he died. As said though i prefer other bottles to it.
Do you like the 12yr version?