The OCUK Whisky (and Whiskey) review thread

I have got into whisky a fair bit this year. Call me a bit of a girl but I have a preference for fairly un-peated whisky.

I don't particularly have a collection going down to the fact I drink a bottle before I replace it... In the last twelve months I have been through Isle of Jura Origin, Glenmorangie 10year, Glenfidditch 12year, Talisker 10year and my favourite which is a Glenroths special reserve. None of them are very rare or anything, but a good introduction to whisky none the less I think.

Me and some mates are planning to go down to the Whisky Exchange on the southbank next week. Eyeing up a bottle of Dalmore Gran Reserva and a Highland park 18 year old.
 
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Good times. :cool:
 
That Rosebank looks sensational.

I'm fond of the odd dram of whisky, preffering the speyside's mainly but not affraid to try any. Mmm...

I've just finished a bottle of the Dalmore 12 which was really nice with a dark colour and long finish.

I always have a bottle of monkey shoulder or BNJ in for regular drinking and buy a nice bottle for savouring

Might try a bottle of Highland Park 18YO next...
 
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Saetia said:
Tasting notes on that Rosebank, now!!
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I wish I could! This is the "extreme special occasion" whisky though.
It'll be a good while before anything can justify me opening it I think.
I've tasted a few of the cask strength Rosebanks of similar age from the Rare Malts collection, they are absolutely lovely. The wallet doesn't take too kindly to them though.

Might have to pick up a "cheap" Flora & Fauna bottle soon, if I can get some spare cash. The price of that has near doubled in the last year. :(
Still some independant bottlings available for reasonable prices though.
 
Not got a massive collection, as I can't afford more than a few bottles at a time.

Only really got into whisky in the last year or so, so still trying new stuff.

Currently got:
Jura Origin
Glenfiddich 12yr
Highland Park 12yr
Johnnie Walker Green
 
I've just tried Laphroaig 10yr last night after a lot of positive talk in other threads, very smooth but I found it really smokey. Almost too smokey. I'd had a couple of beers before I tasted so going to try again tonight with a clear palate, hopefully I will enjoy it more.
 
Recently had some Glen Garioch at a hotel I stayed in, have to confess that I had never heard of it before, was pleasantly surprised by how nice it was.
Was over at the Royal Highland Show today and noticed they had a stand, had a taste of the standard and the Founders Reserve, ended up buying a bottle of the latter as I thought it was nice. Did have a sort of dry bitterness, but not necessarily in a bad way... If that makes sense... :confused:
Spice/fruits/niceness and all for £25 with 2 glencairn glasses and a couple of free distillery tour passes. Really couldn't complain. :D

I can provide more accurate notes when I open the bottle here. Have a feeling it will taste different when I've not been walking around all day looking at farm animals/machinery. Probably didn't help that I had an Ardbeg in the other hand whilst at the stall either...
 
Ahh - forgot this thread would have moved to La Cuisine.

I've been slack on the whisky recently. Cash flow issues mean I've not bought much recently.

Still have a few unopened bottles of this and that to review.
 
Any whisky or whiskey with a peaty taste just puts me off to be honest. People rave about single malts, but I really just do not like that taste. Probably why I prefer Irish over Scotch...
 
Just stay away from the Islay or peated malts then. :p

With such a wide variety available there's always something for someone. :)

Edit: Opened up the Glen Garioch tonight as I felt like having something a bit different.
Nose: Butterscotch, however, strong (almost overpowering) alcohol.
Taste: Crisp, dry, strongly spiced.
Finish: Dry/sweet, after a short time slightly floral, ends with a woody hints.
I guess it would be about a 73/100 to keep up with the scoring system of the thread. Not bad, but there are better whiskies out there for the same price. Just my opinion though, give it a try. It's good to try new things.
If you were going for a Glen Garioch, I'd definitely recommend the normal 12yr old over the Founders Reserve.

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I got a bottle of Glenmorangie 25 Year Old as my graduation present. Not really had any yet, not wasting this one away! any suggestions? neat, a little water, ice?
 
Gadge said:
I got a bottle of Glenmorangie 25 Year Old as my graduation present. Not really had any yet, not wasting this one away! any suggestions? neat, a little water, ice?
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Definitely neat. Glenmorangie tends to become increasingly delicate, even thin, with age. The slight oakiness gives way to increased fruit and vanilla, while the admittedly light sharpness becomes luxurious and soft.

Basically - it's very damned good. I would try to save it for as long as possible, or drink it in a few settings. It would be a crime to let oxygen kill such a delicious malt.

Disclaimer: I am not a Glenmorangie rep.
 
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