The OCUK Whisky (and Whiskey) review thread

Kanifee said:
Thats a real shame, more so I don't live close to you :D but about you not liking the whisky too. Laphroaig is definitely acquired taste but i absolutely love the stuff, plenty more bottles on the shelf though
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Got to agree. Laphroaig is fabulous stuff but not to everyone's taste.

This is the extent of my whisky shelf at the moment:
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This has to be the least amount of whisky I've had for many many years. I've been concentrating on other stuff recently and let it slip :(

I'm off on holiday tomorrow and then, the day after I get back, I'm away to work. I won't be home for about 6 weeks but, when I do get back, I need to seriously replenish my stocks. Any suggestions will be gratefully received. I'm always keen to try stuff I haven't had before so, if you have a favourite I may not have tried, feel free to tell me about it (especially why you like it and why I might like it).
NB. I have had very many whiskies so you might need to get creative ;) To narrow things down a bit, we'll set the price limit at £100 per bottle (I don't want all of them to be that price, that's just the maximum ;)).

As for the Balvenie Caribbean Cask in the photo, it's a very nice whisky (as one would expect from Balvenie). Nose is unspectacular with hints of toffee and oak. Taste is oaky with a hint of hay and a bit of citrus and a bit of sweetness (toffeeish). Finish is longish and reveals more of the sweetness with a bit of vanilla.

In conclusion, this is a very tasty whisky and worryingly easy to drink. How do Balvenie do it? I've never had a bad Balvenie yet.
 
Sleeve said:
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Finally got a bottle of this, lol.

Had to go to Peterborough Waitrose to get some, which is about 20 miles away. Worth it though, lol.
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Just had a bottle of it, was very nice. HKFELH:KLDSJ:@LKFJ:L@KDSFJL:
















(well not right now I mean, was a good Bourbon)
 
Kanifee said:
After a little advice please, im looking to try some nice whisky/whiskey. I have only ever had jim beam or jack daniels and there ok, jack has some nice coconut notes to it but they seem unrefined from what i have gathered and after bringing a period of near sobriety to an end would like a nice sensible sip.

Not having a clue about whisky or what i like or they offer id like some recommendations, i love smoky food, the smokier the better so does this translate across to whisky am i more inclined to favor a smokey drink.

What does a petey whisky exactly translate to too?

Im looking to spend around £30-35 and would preferably like to walk into a local supermarket and pick up a bottle, im unsure of any shops that offer varied selections in my area so local sup's would be easier.

Any thoughts?
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I always found a Glenfiddich to be a good introduction frankly.
 
Stan_Lite said:
Got to agree. Laphroaig is fabulous stuff but not to everyone's taste.

This is the extent of my whisky shelf at the moment:
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This has to be the least amount of whisky I've had for many many years. I've been concentrating on other stuff recently and let it slip :(

I'm off on holiday tomorrow and then, the day after I get back, I'm away to work. I won't be home for about 6 weeks but, when I do get back, I need to seriously replenish my stocks. Any suggestions will be gratefully received. I'm always keen to try stuff I haven't had before so, if you have a favourite I may not have tried, feel free to tell me about it (especially why you like it and why I might like it).
NB. I have had very many whiskies so you might need to get creative ;) To narrow things down a bit, we'll set the price limit at £100 per bottle (I don't want all of them to be that price, that's just the maximum ;)).

As for the Balvenie Caribbean Cask in the photo, it's a very nice whisky (as one would expect from Balvenie). Nose is unspectacular with hints of toffee and oak. Taste is oaky with a hint of hay and a bit of citrus and a bit of sweetness (toffeeish). Finish is longish and reveals more of the sweetness with a bit of vanilla.

In conclusion, this is a very tasty whisky and worryingly easy to drink. How do Balvenie do it? I've never had a bad Balvenie yet.
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My go to whisky/beer shop in Glasgow have just got involved in bottling their own single malt. Before this, they had a barrel in the corner which they added a bottle to every month or so and I've heard some good things about.
Anyway, their latest bottling is a Glentaucher. Cask strength. 390 bottles. I'm going to buy one for my friend for his birthday. I'm more than happy to pick one up for you (at cost!).

I haven't drank it, but these guys wouldn't peddle something poor, and keen to try some when I buy a bottle for my pal. Let me know if it's something that interests you.
 
I'm completely out of whisky at the moment and I would like to try something new (around £30)

I have enjoyed Caol Ila 12yo, Balvene double wood, anCnoc 12yo, Laphroaig

Any recommendations? I think I prefer an oaky taste to peat but still enjoy something like Laphroaig
 
Booths have anCnoc 12 year old on offer at the moment for just under £20 so if there's one near you it's well worth picking one up. For something different then maybe try a Highland Park.
 
My favourite daily drinker, Glenlivet 18 Y O, was on offer for £40 at my local Waitrose last week, plus I had £30 in Waitrose vouchers from my Shell fuel card so I had to pick up the last 2 bottles of the stuff. One's already 2/3 gone, it's really nice stuff!
 
I picked up a 70cl decanter in debenhams yesterday, £13.50 down from £45.
I am looking for suggestions of what to put in it! Will be working to a budget however as im due to move soon. Id say at most £25 - £30.

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Chicken #16 said:
the anCnoc was excellent but no Booths in the South unfortunately. I'm close to a whisky exchange that I'll probably buy from.

They have a Glen Garioch 8yo and Founders Reserve at 48% both for £30
Also the Highland Park http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-6941.aspx
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I went for the Highland Park and I think it's a little too average for what I was looking for. It's a very smooth drink but nothing amazing. saying that, I'm a good halfway through the bottle and still enjoying it!
 
toasteh said:
Picked up a bottle of the Balvenie Doublewood today, can't wait to crack it open and have a wee dram ;)
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thats probably one of my favourites, if not, the favourite. love the stuff, mellow on the pallet and tastes devine. the balvenie signature is also grand.

i purchased a bottle of Deanston 12 yr old on fri in a whisky shop. i had previouslt tried the deanston 10 yr old at a whisky tasting event and never seen it. thats a delicious smooth malt if ever their was one.
 
Chicken #16 said:
the anCnoc was excellent but no Booths in the South unfortunately. I'm close to a whisky exchange that I'll probably buy from.

They have a Glen Garioch 8yo and Founders Reserve at 48% both for £30
Also the Highland Park http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-6941.aspx
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i have the glen garioch founders at home and i find it to strong for me and a little harsh even with water. strange aftertaste to. if you like lighter whiskys try and balvenies or jura 10 yr old or superstition.
 
Would anyone recommend the Balvenie DoubleWood as a good starter whisky for someone who isn't really into whisky? I love my whisky, but I am an exception in that I started on Laphroaig and my love for whisky grew from there. I don't know many people that started on a whisky with such a complex flavour and still drink whisky. He doesn't really like Laphroaig, the smoke and peat is too intense for him at the moment so I'm looking at alternatives and I thought Speyside would be a good start.

If not the DoubleWood, then what about the Signature?
 
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