Single malts

[kithnou]

I would second Groucho's Bunnahabhain recommendation.

Springbank is another I would recommend seeking out.

Bunnahabhain 12 is the next bottle to be purchased

 

[Blue 1]

Bunnahabhain 12 is the next bottle to be purchased

You'll not regret it.

 

[pablo 1878]

Tried a few single malts over the years and, while there are a few I like, I'm always drawn back to the Laphroaig. I know it's not for everyone but I prefer the smoky peaty flavour. Question for the experts - which single malts would you recommend that are similar to Laphroaig?

 

[Blue 1]

Tried a few single malts over the years and, while there are a few I like, I'm always drawn back to the Laphroaig. I know it's not for everyone but I prefer the smoky peaty flavour. Question for the experts - which single malts would you recommend that are similar to Laphroaig?

Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Bowmore, Caol Ila.

 

[Dharma]

Just sold a bottle of this stuff before xmas, as i don't drink myself
Got 300 quid for it. Happy Days !

Glenmorangie 1971 Culloden btw.

 

[Foot Long Hot Dog]

Just sold a bottle of this stuff before xmas, as i don't drink myself
Got 300 quid for it. Happy Days !

Glenmorangie 1971 Culloden btw.

You sold it cheap mate.

 

[Dharma]

You sold it cheap mate.

Yeah. I know a dealer will double his dough, but it's not such an easy thing to sell tbh.
Everyone has to make a living, so i'm happy.

 

[pablo 1878]

Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Bowmore, Caol Ila.

Nice one, will give them a go. Have they all got the smoky / peaty thing going on?

 

[ste d' indica]

Having driven up to Liverpool on Christmas Eve for my lot, come back to Bristol for a night, then gone to Dartford for hers, after a swift one in the local we've just got back in the flat.

A large one of these:



And a spot of this..



And relax.. ahh...

 

[Blue 1]

Nice one, will give them a go. Have they all got the smoky / peaty thing going on?

Ardbeg and Lagavulin distilleries are literally next door to Laphroaig and all three are some of the peatiest and smokiest single malts there are. Ardbeg is the smokiest of the three, Lagavulin the richest and aged to 16 years in it's standard bottling, and Laphroaig probably the most saline and medicinal-tasting. Both are a bit pricier than Laphroaig, although when you taste them you'll know why. For similar money though, I'd recommend the cask strength Laphroaig 10 yo, which I think is one of the nicest whiskies I've ever tasted.

Caol Ila is a bit lighter than those three, although still peaty. It's nice. It's used in Johnny Walker among other blends.

Bowmore isn't quite as full on as the first three either, but is still very peaty and richer than Caol Ila.

 

[cooperman]

Can't fathom how anyone can actually enjoy Laphroaig. I tried it after hearing lots of people say they like it but it's like drinking tcp. Absolutely [Poor language removed] vile stuff.

Glenmorangie on the other hand is lovely. As is jura.

 

[BLUENOWZ1878]

soon to be opened

 

[Foot Long Hot Dog]

Enjoying a nice glass of Ardmore as a livener

 

[Dutch Toffee]

Having this one tonight. Christmas left over.

 

[Foot Long Hot Dog]

Can't fathom how anyone can actually enjoy Laphroaig. I tried it after hearing lots of people say they like it but it's like drinking tcp. Absolutely [Poor language removed] vile stuff.

Glenmorangie on the other hand is lovely. As is jura.

Heathen