Whiskey

meghatronic · 23 Oct 2006 at 22:28

Bigstan said:
I've just finished the last of my Glenlivet a minute ago - it's another one I buy regularly

Think I'll polish off the last couple of drams of the Glenmorangie Port Wood now, then it's off to the shops for more tomorrow

Stan

I am seriously impressed with this Glenlivet... it slides down....! I am concerned the bottle may not last...

TheTross said:
To the OP: I find Glenfiddich whiskies in general to be very bland. Don't get me wrong, it isn't bad whisky by all means - the 18 year old is actually quite nice, I find - but the basic Glenfiddich taste does nothing for me, as it may not for you.

I don't find i tbland... I find it harsh an undrinkable (unless you drink more.. then it gets okay

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SiriusB · 23 Oct 2006 at 23:03

Not really a spirits drinker, but this whole thread has given me the strong urge to buy me a bottle of Balvenie Doublewood... :eek:

I'm trusting you guys on this! I'm a student so I can't normally justify spending 20+ quid on alcohol unless it is in 24 can crate form lol.

SiriusB

^TANK^ · 23 Oct 2006 at 23:06

Glenfiddich for the win lovely hen in the mood :cool:

meghatronic · 23 Oct 2006 at 23:09

SiriusB said:
Not really a spirits drinker, but this whole thread has given me the strong urge to buy me a bottle of Balvenie Doublewood...

I'm trusting you guys on this! I'm a student so I can't normally justify spending 20+ quid on alcohol unless it is in 24 can crate form lol.

SiriusB

I'm gonna recommend the Glenlivet... I've drunk a lot tonight.. is VERY smooth....

Sherbs · 23 Oct 2006 at 23:15

/ot Bigstan whats with the sig, foot fetish?

Kerplunk · 23 Oct 2006 at 23:16

Did anyone hear about the drunk Irishman?

He ate the whiskers and gave the cat whiskey. :eek:

~J~ · 23 Oct 2006 at 23:16

Glenfiddich = Salesmans drink. Totally overrated and generally recommended by people who 'think' they know what a good whiskey is, absolute tosh.

A good blended malt with Canada dry (not ginger ale, again another attempt by people to try and gain credibility but fail miserably) or a nice Islay is not only the better type but is also a totally different taste and damn more enjoyable.

tom_e · 23 Oct 2006 at 23:32

SiriusB said:
Not really a spirits drinker, but this whole thread has given me the strong urge to buy me a bottle of Balvenie Doublewood...

I'm trusting you guys on this! I'm a student so I can't normally justify spending 20+ quid on alcohol unless it is in 24 can crate form lol.

SiriusB

you spend how much on 24 cans of wee wee you are no student go and sit in the corner :mad:

24 cans can be had for under £14 in asda now thats student pricing

Sherbs · 23 Oct 2006 at 23:36

Just purchased a bottle of Glenmorangie 12 yr Port finish.

meghatronic · 23 Oct 2006 at 23:50

SherberT* said:
Just purchased a bottle of Glenmorangie 12 yr Port finish.

I wonder how much my thread has cost people :O

Cost me £42.....

Alasdair · 23 Oct 2006 at 23:51

If you're going for Laphroaig, get the quarter cask as it's pretty intense.

Currently I've got a bottle of that open, a Highland Park 18, Cardhu (got it as a present but it's really smooth) and a Macallan Cask Strength, which I recommend above anything at the moment. £24 on duty free as well, bonus!!

I'm also partial to Dalwhinnie Distiller's Edition, but I've not had a bottle of it for a while.

Sherbs · 23 Oct 2006 at 23:53

jdickerson said:
I wonder how much my thread has cost people :O

Cost me £42.....

£33.94 inc del

cymatty · 23 Oct 2006 at 23:55

Fear my small collection.

Alasdair · 23 Oct 2006 at 23:57

cymatty said:
Fear my small collection.

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I do fear it. I'd be petrified if someone offered me JD when I asked for a whisky. ;)

Has anyone ever noticed that if you've been on the strong stuff, it's really easy to put away 40% stuff when you go back? I'm on the Cardhu at the moment, and it's going down deceptively easily.

lucifersam · 23 Oct 2006 at 23:58

Chivas Regal

No more need be said

meghatronic · 24 Oct 2006 at 00:08

Alasdair said:
I do fear it. I'd be petrified if someone offered me JD when I asked for a whisky.

Has anyone ever noticed that if you've been on the strong stuff, it's really easy to put away 40% stuff when you go back? I'm on the Cardhu at the moment, and it's going down deceptively easily.

What you mean?

What I have noticed through drinking a lot of whisky is that vodka and beer just do not get me drunk anymore....? (Rum does, as does port incidently)

Alasdair · 24 Oct 2006 at 00:12

jdickerson said:
What you mean?

What I have noticed through drinking a lot of whisky is that vodka and beer just do not get me drunk anymore....? (Rum does, as does port incidently)

I've been drinking cask strength at 60%, and you can really feel the alcohol in it. Going back to 40%, it's like you can pour it down.

meghatronic · 24 Oct 2006 at 00:18

Alasdair said:
I've been drinking cask strength at 60%, and you can really feel the alcohol in it. Going back to 40%, it's like you can pour it down.

Rum 151 anyone?

That you DO feel.... :s

dakaiez · 24 Oct 2006 at 00:38

lucifersam said:
Chivas Regal

No more need be said

Got that right now and absolutely loving it.

SiD the Turtle · 24 Oct 2006 at 08:57

I understand the Southern Comfort confusion but could someone explain why Jack Daniels is not considered whiskey by some of you?