The OCUK Whisky (and Whiskey) review thread

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.
 
FBi7 said:
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.
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I agree - Glenmorangie is great. Easily my favourite of the readily available brands.
 
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.
 
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..
 
Scam said:
Going to grab a bottle of Kilkerran 12 from MoM, my first order. Any recommendations on a Rye <£35? I've felt a need to start mixing Manhattan's at home for some reason. If the Rye is drinkable on it's own that's a bonus...
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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.
 
ninezerofive said:
I drink whisky that does't give me Headaches the next morning, so I've been drinkin Jack for the past 15 years.
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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.
 
Jokester said:
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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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.
 
rhysduck said:
Anyone tried the Chivas Regal 18yr old? Been 50 for a while now and it's pay day so I'm a bit tempted...
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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.

bsoltan said:
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.
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Just opened a legacy the other day, ironically to replace the coffey malt I finished :D Legacy is a very good bottle for £18
 
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