Single malts

Groucho · October 21, 2014

Blue 1 said:
Of the Connemara?

Let me know how you get on with it. I like the idea of a peated Irish whiskey.

Never previously keen on Irish stuff if I'm honest, however it seems to be improving.

Connemara was nice, and there's one called Redbreast - that's gorgeous.

obc · October 21, 2014

Pat's Van said:
it's strange coz I really can hold my drink, but whisky can make me flip

seen some others have posted similar too

why does whisky make me mental ??? is it to with the smoky oakey barrels or what ???

@Groucho @blue1 anyone ?

I'm usually a happy drunk, hooray beer. I've noticed whisky makes me edgier. Not quite "likes to fight guy", but I get a tad more easily riled up. But I don't drink enough whisky to make this a concern. Two fingers on a Sunday night won't find me locked up in a policia truck.

ste d' indica said:
Decanters then....

An affectation by wannabe aristocrats or the ultimate method for displaying and serving your chosen malt?
Does it make any difference to the flavour? Anyone got any particularly splendid examples?

@Groucho , @Blue 1 what do you reckon?

I actually had/have a really nice one. Not because I'm an aristocrat or anything, but my wife's best friend from college sure knows how to pick out an ace wedding present. Didn't use the decanter but a couple times, but LOVED the glasses (or whatever the proper term was)... I had been using Dalmore or Buchanans glasses that come with the holiday gift packs. She asked, in all seriousness, if I liked the gift. I told her I finally had drinking vessels worthy of the Scotch I was drinking.

Caolam · October 22, 2014

I've a couple of mates who no longer drink whiskey as it makes them more aggressive. Glad to say it doesn't have that effect on me.

Blue 1 · October 22, 2014

Caolam said:
I've a couple of mates who no longer drink whiskey as it makes them more aggressive. Glad to say it doesn't have that effect on me.

Aye, just tends to put a big daft grin on my face. I'm a pretty chill drunk though.

Caolam · October 22, 2014

There is an Irish whiskey called Feckin Whiskey. Comes from a small distillery quite local to me. I've never tried it as I always thought it was a bit gimmicky. I've recently heard it is better than the name would suggest. I'll give it a go and post a review.

Groucho · October 27, 2014

@ijjysmith

I see you've been to my little heavenly place (a single malt speacialist). It's a good day out getting there too; http://www.weedram.co.uk

Did you go in and buy one?

ste d' indica · November 2, 2014

Strathisla is £25 in Sainsburys down here (normally £35). Bargain at that price.

Tramps_mate · November 2, 2014

I see Jim Murray rated the Yamazuki sherry cask 2013 as the best single malt in the world. No scotch whiskeys in his top 5 either!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jim-Murrays-Whisky-Bible-2014/dp/0955472989

Blue 1 · November 2, 2014

Felt like a bit of a treat tongiht so having some of this:

ste d' indica · November 2, 2014

Blue 1 said:
Felt like a bit of a treat tongiht so having some of this:

Don't leave us hanging bro!!

kithnou · November 2, 2014

kithnou said:
I have my birthday next week...going to treat myself naturally...a friend has recommended for smoothness this beaut...any reviews my men?

Update...been drinking this beauty since my birthday last week...exceptional! Sensational! What the hell have I been drinking all my life? :whip:

So sweet and smooth.

mbyrd75 · November 3, 2014

Johnnie walker Blue is my absolute favorite when i have the rare opportunity to get my hands on it. Generally i stick with the much more middle class friendly Johnnie Walker Black.

never had a chance to try the green label which blended 4 I've seen mentioned quite a bit earlier in the thread. Caol Ila, Talisker, Cragganmore, and Linkwood. I guess it's either discontinued or just not sold in my area.

Still very new to scotch/whiskey after deciding to give up beer in an effort to slim up. So anything recommendations on something similar to JW would be awesome.

Blue 1 · November 3, 2014

ste d' indica said:
Don't leave us hanging bro!!

Real honey and oak on the nose.

Really woody as you'd expect, some berries and liquorice. Well sherried, some candied fruit notes in there. Spicy, fruity finish that lasts a good while.

Different enough and more complex than the standard Balvenie bottlings I've tried (Double Wood and Port Wood 21).

peteblue · November 3, 2014

Tramps_mate said:
I see Jim Murray rated the Yamazuki sherry cask 2013 as the best single malt in the world. No scotch whiskeys in his top 5 either!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jim-Murrays-Whisky-Bible-2014/dp/0955472989

Be honest Scotch has been overrated for years......