Single malts

Penno · October 15, 2012

Just got a 12 yo Bunnahabhain (no idea how to pronounce so if any Scots want to lend a hand) very nice tipple. Would be a good choice for a newby to quaff

BLUENOWZ1878 · October 16, 2012

About Â£40
My Favourite when I can get hold of it!

About Â£50 Second Favourite

About Â£30

Another really good drop! for an everyday Malt

flo · October 16, 2012

Have you guys got any recommendations for a Whisk(e)y newbie? I tried Laphroaig 10 years and I liked it. I also had Johnnie Walker Red Label, Jameson's and Ballantine's Finest. Haven't been really excited with them.

bluejock · October 16, 2012

flo said:
Have you guys got any recommendations for a Whisk(e)y newbie? I tried Laphroaig 10 years and I liked it. I also had Johnnie Walker Red Label, Jameson's and Ballantine's Finest. Haven't been really excited with them.

Glenfiddich is a relatively cheap one to start with if you want to get into whisky properly, Laphroaig is my personal favourite because it gives you a bit of bite. Lagavulin is another highlight.

Have a flick through this thread and fasten on anything Groucho has said, the man knows his malts.

Blue 1 · October 16, 2012

If you liked Laphroaig then Ardbeg or Lagavulin should hit the spot.

Just looked up that Springbank, not had it before, sounds nice. Might give it a go if I can find some. Nice one BLUENOWZ.

flo · October 16, 2012

Cheers.

Groucho · October 16, 2012

Penno said:
Just got a 12 yo Bunnahabhain (no idea how to pronounce so if any Scots want to lend a hand) very nice tipple. Would be a good choice for a newby to quaff

You have chosen very well. Pronounced BOON-A-HAR-VEN. Best one ever.

Summerskin · October 16, 2012

Know [Poor language removed] all about malts or ages etc.

I'm on this though at the minute, and it's very nice.

Penno · October 16, 2012

Groucho said:
You have chosen very well. Pronounced BOON-A-HAR-VEN. Best one ever.

Last night I gave it a good nosing, sipped it whilst pulling some air back over my tongue and my god I was in heaven. I like the Balvenie Double Wood but this stuff ****s all over it. I didn't add any water and I don't think it needs any.

I'm in love.

bluejock · October 16, 2012

Penno said:
Last night I gave it a good nosing, sipped it whilst pulling some air back over my tongue and my god I was in heaven. I like the Balvenie Double Wood but this stuff ****s all over it. I didn't add any water and I don't think it needs any.

I'm in love.

The double wood is another delightful wee drop. Very smokey.

BLUENOWZ1878 · October 16, 2012

I used to like the Laphroaig 15yr old which has a completely different character to the 10 yr old, it is now selling at ridiculous prices & been replaced it with a 18yr old Â£67. The cheapest 15 yr old is Â£125

http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/twesearchresult.aspx?q=laphroaig&pg=2

Groucho · October 16, 2012

BLUENOWZ1878 said:
I used to like the Laphroaig 15yr old which has a completely different character to the 10 yr old, it is now selling at ridiculous prices & been replaced it with a 18yr old Â£67. The cheapest 15 yr old is Â£125

Very peaty. For peat, my preference is Caol Isla, Lagavulin or Talisker[

Penno said:
Last night I gave it a good nosing, sipped it whilst pulling some air back over my tongue and my god I was in heaven. I like the Balvenie Double Wood but this stuff ****s all over it. I didn't add any water and I don't think it needs any.

I'm in love.

bluejock said:
The double wood is another delightful wee drop. Very smokey.

Also a nice one is the Double Wood

Penno · October 24, 2012

Just bought a bottle of Lagavulin 16.

Peaty, Smoky and very tasty. A bit like Laphroaig Quarter Cask but a little bit more refined. Gorgeous nose on it.

Librarian · October 24, 2012

Whatever works

Groucho · October 24, 2012

Penno said:
Just bought a bottle of Lagavulin 16.

Peaty, Smoky and very tasty. A bit like Laphroaig Quarter Cask but a little bit more refined. Gorgeous nose on it.

I prefer the Lagavulin to the Quarter Cask