The OCUK Whisky (and Whiskey) review thread

cymatty said:
I am not allowed to join this thread as I am one of the uncool kids that prefers makers mark/ woodford reserve/ JD single barrel / gentleman Jack.

I will soon infiltrate the group as I have acquired a bottle of Glenmorangie 10 Year Old for £11.:o
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Welcome dude - (you're the guy with the classic Celica - right?)

You'll find Glenmorangie (regardless how much you paid for it) isn't exactly classed as a *brilliant* malt whisky on here. While I agree it is nice and it is a lovely starter whisky (certainly better than JD) there's a lot better out there for not too much more in price. Still I'll be interested in reading your reviews on this and look forward to recommending a few more for your enjoyment should you consider continuing your journey down this path. :)
 
Sonea Fifer said:
Welcome dude - (you're the guy with the classic Celica - right?)

You'll find Glenmorangie (regardless how much you paid for it) isn't exactly classed as a *brilliant* malt whisky on here. While I agree it is nice and it is a lovely starter whisky (certainly better than JD) there's a lot better out there for not too much more in price. Still I'll be interested in reading your reviews on this and look forward to recommending a few more for your enjoyment should you consider continuing your journey down this path. :)
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Hi, yeah I have a 95 celica gt4 please don't hold my love for it against me.;)

I am looking forward to trying new things however I already know I am not a fan of peaty whisky so if that helps with your recommendations.
 
cymatty said:
Hi, yeah I have a 95 celica gt4 please don't hold my love for it against me.;)
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The Celica GT4 is indeed an awesome car - having previously owned a Pulsar Gti-r and a MK1 MR2 myself I'm sure we could chat for ages on this subject but this isn't the place . . . . . . :(


cymatty said:
I am looking forward to trying new things however I already know I am not a fan of peaty whisky so if that helps with your recommendations.
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Fair play - I too am not a huge fan of peaty whiskies and my recommendation which I've mentioned (quite a few times before) goes with Royal Lochnagar which should come in at around the £30.00 mark. My local Tesco Extra are currently selling it as a Christmas promo at £33.00 ;)

Either way pretty much any of the Speyside whiskies are smooth and will go down easy - I do have a bottle of this waiting on the right moment to open though :cool:


Ahleckz said:
Also, saw this today which is quite funny:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkqui3gGCfM Not embedding due to swearies, but children shouldn't be in this thread!
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Interesting vid - thanks for sharing dude :)

Ahleckz said:
And finally - Loving Glen Gerioch 12 right now. My flat is quite warm, for once, and it's so much nicer when the whisky isn't freezing haha. It's a whisky that reminds me of Christmas!
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I haven't actually tried that one yet Ahleckz - hope you and Beckz are enjoying it and you're both warm enough on this cold Scottish night dude. ;)
 
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Where do I start?

I like Jameson's too - not my preferred choice but its nice clean taste is a welcome change now and again.

I drive an MR2 Turbo and can't seem to bring myself to get rid of it. I keep saying I'm going to flog it and get a Jag (comfort, speed and style) but, every time I drive the MR2, I change my mind - middle age crisis on a budget :o
The sound of the turbo spooling in my left ear sends shivers down my spine - something a Celica driver won't appreciate ;).

Royal Locnagar (as regularly recommended by Sonea Fifer) is indeed a splendid whisky and one I've had on several occasions (Oddly, I once bought a bottle of the 12yo and a bottle of the 18yo when meeting up with my parents for the weekend to have a comparison and all 3 of us agreed that the 12yo was considerably better than the 18yo - just goes to show that older whisky isn't necessarily the best). Give the 12yo a bash - it's a good whisky. Also consider Dalwhinnie 15yo - it's a damn good whisky.

Almost missed one. Glenkinchie 12yo. It's reasonably priced and very nice and not overpowering. I'm having a glass just now and I'm getting vanilla oak with a touch of grass and a floral hint on the nose. Taste is mostly oak with a hint of liquorice and a touch of spice. Finish is longish with liquorice being prevalent but with a slight hint of peat. A wonderfully complex whisky and not ridiculously expensive either.
 
Hey guys, thought you might be interested to know you can pick up this:

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in Sainsburys for £22 :)
 
Stan_Lite said:
Where do I start?

I like Jameson's too - not my preferred choice but its nice clean taste is a welcome change now and again.

I drive an MR2 Turbo and can't seem to bring myself to get rid of it. I keep saying I'm going to flog it and get a Jag (comfort, speed and style) but, every time I drive the MR2, I change my mind - middle age crisis on a budget :o
The sound of the turbo spooling in my left ear sends shivers down my spine - something a Celica driver won't appreciate ;).
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First you abuse my drink choice and now my car, your cheek knows no bounds. :p

I guess I can feel smug knowing I can use my power all year round in nearly all weathers something a MR2 driver won't appreciate. ;)

Stan_Lite said:
Royal Locnagar (as regularly recommended by Sonea Fifer) is indeed a splendid whisky and one I've had on several occasions (Oddly, I once bought a bottle of the 12yo and a bottle of the 18yo when meeting up with my parents for the weekend to have a comparison and all 3 of us agreed that the 12yo was considerably better than the 18yo - just goes to show that older whisky isn't necessarily the best). Give the 12yo a bash - it's a good whisky. Also consider Dalwhinnie 15yo - it's a damn good whisky.

Almost missed one. Glenkinchie 12yo. It's reasonably priced and very nice and not overpowering. I'm having a glass just now and I'm getting vanilla oak with a touch of grass and a floral hint on the nose. Taste is mostly oak with a hint of liquorice and a touch of spice. Finish is longish with liquorice being prevalent but with a slight hint of peat. A wonderfully complex whisky and not ridiculously expensive either.
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Thanks for the help will look into a few of these.
 
Ahleckz said:
BURN HIM!

nydryl, my girlfriend is convinced that she saw you a few weeks ago. Were you on Great Western Road in that Mexican deli place with a girl, around the date before the Mexican beer had to be entered. She reckons it has to be a forum member because "his girlfriend looked as ****ed off as I was, having to be dragged around random shops to find a sodding beer". :p
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Ha sadly it didn't take long to realise this wasn't me!
 
Hi all,

I'm looking to purchase a bottle of whisky for my dad. He doesn't drink whisky that much, but I believe he likes it. I have no idea what sort of whiskies he does like, so there such a thing as a 'safe' whisky that I could get him? Nothing too expensive if possible :)

Thanks
 
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