Single malts

Blue 1 · December 31, 2014

Finished off the Glenmorangie 12yo Lasanta. On to the Ardbeg 10yo.

kithnou · January 1, 2015

Groucho said:
Just the 12

Enjoyed a glass or two of the Chivas Regal 12 to celebrate a cousin's Name Day today.
Pretty much as good as it gets for a more affordable, every day whiskey?
Nice.

Groucho · January 3, 2015

Tried a Haig the other week, it's now being advertised by David Beckham. I remember it being a decent blend, but was sceptical at the new marketing ploy. I am glad to report it's still an excellent blend.

ste d' indica · January 4, 2015

Just had a glass of the Balvenie 17 year old, quite smoky for a Speyside. Nice, but I've got to be honest, bottle for bottle I'd go for the Caribbean Cask or even the 12 year old, don't think it warrants the extra 30 quid.

Groucho · January 4, 2015

ste d' indica said:
Just had a glass of the Balvenie 17 year old, quite smoky for a Speyside. Nice, but I've got to be honest, bottle for bottle I'd go for the Caribbean Cask or even the 12 year old, don't think it warrants the extra 30 quid.

I have to say, following on from a conversation I had with my mum a week ago, Balvenie has excellent "Doublewood" and "Caribbean Cask" expressions, but I find the rest of their range less than excellent.

kithnou · January 4, 2015

Groucho said:
I have to say, following on from a conversation I had with my mum a week ago, Balvenie has excellent "Doublewood" and "Caribbean Cask" expressions, but I find the rest of their range less than excellent.

Really like the Doublewood, but since trying the Oban Distiller's Edition I haven't touched it.
Next purchase the Bunnahabhain 12. Was in stock up until a week ago in my local store. Just waiting for it to return

Blue 1 · January 4, 2015

Drinking 12yo Doublewood tonight. Love the sweet vanilla-ish finish on it.

Groucho · January 4, 2015

Blue 1 said:
Drinking 12yo Doublewood tonight. Love the sweet vanilla-ish finish on it.

Glenlivet 12 here

ste d' indica · January 4, 2015

Groucho said:
I have to say, following on from a conversation I had with my mum a week ago, Balvenie has excellent "Doublewood" and "Caribbean Cask" expressions, but I find the rest of their range less than excellent.

Cool, glad it's not just me then. As I say, nothing really wrong with it, but at nearly 80 quid vs 40 for the Caribbean or 30 odd for the Doublwood, no chance. Guess I was just expecting something extraordinary

The Cowboy · January 4, 2015

My dad got me an 18yo single malt from Aldi for Christmas. I tell you what, it is amazing.

kithnou · January 4, 2015

Blue 1 said:
Drinking 12yo Doublewood tonight. Love the sweet vanilla-ish finish on it.

Oh yes. Enjoy my man

kithnou · January 4, 2015

Groucho said:
Glenlivet 12 here

Oh yes. Enjoy my man

ste d' indica · January 4, 2015

Cracked open a Jim Beam 'Devil's Cut' 90 proof. Needs a splash of water but a very nice bourbon indeed. Not sure whether bourbon needs it's own thread, what say you @Groucho ?

L4Everton · January 7, 2015

Ok, not a single malt, but I liked it enough. Now I am in a quandry, I bought myself a bottle of Gentleman Jack for christmas, its now well gone. But I bought one for someone else who I have not seen yet as a present.
Do I.....

This should be a poll.

Groucho · January 7, 2015

L4Everton said:
Ok, not a single malt, but I liked it enough. Now I am in a quandry, I bought myself a bottle of Gentleman Jack for christmas, its now well gone. But I bought one for someone else who I have not seen yet as a present.
Do I.....

This should be a poll.

Yes, you drink it.

Get them a pair of socks.

I'm about to have a Chivas Reagal.

ste d' indica said:
Cracked open a Jim Beam 'Devil's Cut' 90 proof. Needs a splash of water but a very nice bourbon indeed. Not sure whether bourbon needs it's own thread, what say you @Groucho ?

No, keep it in here.