The OCUK Whisky (and Whiskey) review thread
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Soldato
Welcome aboard, hic.
Bagged these 3 at auction
Big Benromach fan, and I've read some say this is the very best of their cask strength batch offerings, so really looking forward to this. If it tops the 100 proof 10yr I'll be very happy
The 145th Auction | Benromach 2009 Cask Strength Batch #4
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Been meaning to try some Glen Scotia for a long time and this seemed like a sensible price for a very well regarded malt.
The 145th Auction | Glen Scotia Victoriana
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I've tried a few different Wemyss malts, imo they offer extremely good value for some really good independent bottling. I've only had one madeira cask bottle before which was a Kilchoman, which I really really liked.
The 145th Auction | Nectar Grove Wemyss Malts
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Welcome aboard, hic.
Bagged these 3 at auction
Big Benromach fan, and I've read some say this is the very best of their cask strength batch offerings, so really looking forward to this. If it tops the 100 proof 10yr I'll be very happy
The 145th Auction | Benromach 2009 Cask Strength Batch #4
www.scotchwhiskyauctions.com
Been meaning to try some Glen Scotia for a long time and this seemed like a sensible price for a very well regarded malt.
The 145th Auction | Glen Scotia Victoriana
www.scotchwhiskyauctions.com
I've tried a few different Wemyss malts, imo they offer extremely good value for some really good independent bottling. I've only had one madeira cask bottle before which was a Kilchoman, which I really really liked.
The 145th Auction | Nectar Grove Wemyss Malts
www.scotchwhiskyauctions.com
Thanks. I also love a Benromach, lovely whiskeys. Unfortunately all my funds are going into the new PC now lol.
Soldato
Any recommendations for a decent summer whisky to drink straight or with a small splash of something (water, lemonade)?
Nothing too expensive around £30-£40
Nothing too expensive around £30-£40
I would opt for a nice rum like Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva neat with a huge chunk of ice, for a summer drink.
If it has to be whisky I'd say Spey Tenne (just over budget though), Suntory Toki or Dalwhinnie 15.
If you like smoke and want to get the barbecue feeling before you're cooking - Ardbeg Wee Beastie, Caol Ila 12 or Lagavulin 8 are in your budget.
Soldato
Thanks!
The Dalwhinnie sounds nice, not sure I can find it locally though.
I don't think I like smoke too much, I had a smoky peaty whisky years ago and couldn't drink it (I think it was the Lagavulin 16). I'm sure my tastes have changed as I didn't drink much else other than beer back then.
I'm looking to pick up something from Amazon Prime Day, but not essential just need it before we leave on holiday next week.
But I'm pretty clueless when it comes to whisky.
Soldato
Just had a browse on prime deals and this one stood out to me as good value and should be a good summer sipper.
Soldato
Yeah unfortunately it's not on offer on the French site...
Edit: I went for Arran Barrel Reserve
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Don't normally drink whisky as usually drink guiness but fancied a change. I have a couple of bottles of Glayva which i like but it must have a lot of sugar in it at a guess.
I've tried Famous Grouse but its just not for me so i got a bottle of Jonnie Walker Black 12 year old. Must say i like this one wasn't expecting much of a change from famous grouse but happy i tried it.
I've tried Famous Grouse but its just not for me so i got a bottle of Jonnie Walker Black 12 year old. Must say i like this one wasn't expecting much of a change from famous grouse but happy i tried it.
Soldato
JW black is a solid whisky if you ask me, interesting enough profile if a little 'hot' or young, but well priced.
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Aye, it's my go to 'cheap' bottle when the better bottles have run out and the funds are low.
Cannot stop drinking the Nikka Coffey Grain at the moment. Such a smooth dram for this time of year.
JW Green when on sale at around £35 is great value. Definitely my favourite JW.
Better than the black then. I've only drank a 1/3rd of the bottle so far
Associate
Highland Park, Orkney Folk Festival single cask. Aged 12 years in a Sherry Cask. 65.5% and tastes like heaven...
Associate
Ooooft, could clean your dishes with that! Don't think I've ever had anything quite that strong. Maybe one of the Octomores...
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It doesn't taste like it would blow your head off tbf. One of the better Single Cask HP releases of late for sure though.
My peated whisky journey continues, enjoyed most of it!
So far I've tried :-
Laphroaig 10
Laphroaig QC
Talisker 10
Ardbeg 10
Port Charlotte 10 Heavily Peated
Carol Ila 12
Ledaig 10
Possibly a couple of others!
My favourite so far is the Ledaig, can't quite explain why, but it just seems to tick most of the boxes for my taste buds.
Any other recommendations gratefully received.
So far I've tried :-
Laphroaig 10
Laphroaig QC
Talisker 10
Ardbeg 10
Port Charlotte 10 Heavily Peated
Carol Ila 12
Ledaig 10
Possibly a couple of others!
My favourite so far is the Ledaig, can't quite explain why, but it just seems to tick most of the boxes for my taste buds.
Any other recommendations gratefully received.
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Big Peat bottlings from Douglas Laing are always good value.My peated whisky journey continues, enjoyed most of it!
So far I've tried :-
Laphroaig 10
Laphroaig QC
Talisker 10
Ardbeg 10
Port Charlotte 10 Heavily Peated
Carol Ila 12
Ledaig 10
Possibly a couple of others!
My favourite so far is the Ledaig, can't quite explain why, but it just seems to tick most of the boxes for my taste buds.
Any other recommendations gratefully received.
Associate
Johnnie Walker Green.
Soldato
My peated whisky journey continues, enjoyed most of it!
So far I've tried :-
Laphroaig 10
Laphroaig QC
Talisker 10
Ardbeg 10
Port Charlotte 10 Heavily Peated
Carol Ila 12
Ledaig 10
Possibly a couple of others!
My favourite so far is the Ledaig, can't quite explain why, but it just seems to tick most of the boxes for my taste buds.
Any other recommendations gratefully received.
If you like the Laphroaigs then either Cask Strength 10yr or Lore are very good offerings.
Kilchoman is definitely worth a go, not quite as peaty as the above but a nice smokey profile and they do some very interesting bottlings.
Ledaig I agree has a bit of je ne sais quois, some really nice earthy funk. Got a bottle of this on the go at the moment which is very nice
Ledaig 2008 TWB - Ratings and reviews - Whiskybase
Ledaig 2008 TWB 11 yr. Bottled by The Whisky Barrel. This is the 700 ml from 2008. The strength of this whisky is 54.4 % Vol. A bottle from Tobermory
www.whiskybase.com
Yeah can be had at a good price. In my experience a much more 'vegetal' peat rather than the big smokey hits you get from Laphroaig, Lagavulin etc. Worth a go, but quite different.