Single malts

Groucho · March 1, 2014

AdamDex said:
Cragganmore 12 yo is ace. Like ace ace ace ace.

It's a good one, yes.

The distillers choice version is superb.

The T-Dex · March 1, 2014

Groucho said:
It's a good one, yes.

The distillers choice version is superb.

The whole concept of Single malts is ace. I had whisky training. And there is a lot more involved than I thought.

Oban is also a good malt. Been the distillery.

The fact that scotch is spelt whisky while Irish and bourbon is spelt whiskey is a favourite of mine.

Groucho · March 1, 2014

AdamDex said:
The whole concept of Single malts is ace. I had whisky training. And there is a lot more involved than I thought.

Oban is also a good malt. Been the distillery.

The fact that scotch is spelt whisky while Irish and bourbon is spelt whiskey is a favourite of mine.

Oban is fantastic, second only to Bunnahabhain mate.

The distillery is boss, yes. Been twice. Tucked away.

Blue 1 · March 1, 2014

Oban is a lovely whisky. As is Cragganmore, really.

Have you tried Edradour, Groucho? Reminded me of Bunnahabhain a bit.

Groucho · March 1, 2014

Blue 1 said:
Oban is a lovely whisky. As is Cragganmore, really.

Have you tried Edradour, Groucho? Reminded me of Bunnahabhain a bit.

I have had it but it was a while ago. Don't remember being blown away by it.

Groucho · March 21, 2014

Picked up a Dalwhinnie the other day. Floral, I feel. Always liked it but not had it for years.

Lovely one, for beginners or buffs.

BMFin · March 21, 2014

We had Oban for the first time a few weeks ago. It was great, so easy to drink! My girlfriend's New Year's Resolution was to try different whiskeys, so I was looking for something that wasn't too harsh. Win-win.

*typo

Clint Planet · March 21, 2014

Been warned off the malts by my girl recently. We're both well into various gins right now, though.

Groucho · March 21, 2014

BMFin said:
We had Oban for the first time a few weeks ago. It was great, so easy to drink! My girlfriend's New Year's Resolution was to try different whiskeys, so I was looking for something that wasn't too harsh. Win-win.

*typo

Oban is boss, like.

ilikecheese · March 21, 2014

Groucho said:
Oban is boss, like.

Indeed it is...Yamazaki 18 yr is another me and my mates have been enjoying lately.

Groucho · March 21, 2014

ilikecheese said:
Indeed it is...Yamazaki 18 yr is another me and my mates have been enjoying lately.

I've had one of theirs, but can't remember for the life of me which age/expression.

Remember it being good though.

Blue 1 · March 21, 2014

Not a single malt but got bought a bottle of Black Grouse by my work for my birthday recently. A nicer drop for >£20 you'd struggle to find. Very good indeed.

ilikecheese · March 21, 2014

Groucho said:
I've had one of theirs, but can't remember for the life of me which age/expression.

Remember it being good though.

I've only seen 12 yr and 18 yr here in the States. Both are good. 18 is pricey...$150+ per 750 ML. The 12 is much more reasonable...around $60, and is quite good as well.

Groucho · March 21, 2014

ilikecheese said:
I've only seen 12 yr and 18 yr here in the States. Both are good. 18 is pricey...$150+ per 750 ML. The 12 is much more reasonable...around $60, and is quite good as well.

It was probably the 12 then lol

harris78 · March 21, 2014

Anyone looking for a decent Scotch at supermarket price i would thoroughly recommend Old Pulteney 12 yr. On offer in my local Tescos at the moment, only £25.00