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I have just cracked open a 12 year old 'Old Pulteney" Single Malt. Very surprised by it and very drinkable. It was a gift and would not have been on my radar if buying for myself but it is now.2
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I recently 'rediscovered' Old P. and I must agree with you!eaststandmike said:I have just cracked open a 12 year old 'Old Pulteney" Single Malt. Very surprised by it and very drinkable. It was a gift and would not have been on my radar if buying for myself but it is now.
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The 21 year old is superbStuart the Red said:
I recently 'rediscovered' Old P. and I must agree with you!eaststandmike said:I have just cracked open a 12 year old 'Old Pulteney" Single Malt. Very surprised by it and very drinkable. It was a gift and would not have been on my radar if buying for myself but it is now.
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#WorldWhiskyDay Today.1
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Jack Daniels isn't exactly cheap.EastStand said:Jack Daniels, although called a whisky, is actually just over processed, artificially flavoured, well-marketed piss-water fit only for drinking drowned in post-mix or straight from a bottle, sat in the park, by people too young to know any better.
While I don't drink the stuff myself, you're being harsh. In what way is it over processed?0 -
Currently working my way through a bottle of Wild Turkey Rare Breed, a powerhouse of a bourbon that, if not handled correctly, tears through your throat like lava through candyfloss0
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Not intended as a pedantic remark but my limited knowledge tells me that 'whiskey' and 'whisky' are different drinks.Dazzler21 said:Always wondered about decent whiskeys but Jack Daniels is as close as I've come to tasting a real Whiskey and I can't believe that is the same stuff people all over the world talk up all the time.
@PragueAddick mentioned 'whisky.'
EDIT: Why am I commenting on something from October 2017?!0 -
Whiskey and whisky are indeed different, Bourbon Whiskey is from America and is under strict rules about the amount of Rye, Barley and Wheat they use, the barrels it is aged in and where it is distilled and matured.
Scotch has it's own distinct rules including Malts and blends and whether or not it's a single distillery or a mix between different casks. The barrels are mainly ex Bourbon barrels or sherry casks and the rules on distillation and maturation are slightly different0 -
Dammit. Missed out on my dream job........
https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/latest-news/20582/balvenie-names-stewart-s-potential-successor/0 -
Slane Whiskey from County Meath. Smoother than Silky the Silkworm in his brand new silk pyjamas.3
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I'm certainly no connoisseur of whisky; infact, never really liked it at all, despite it being my late Dad's favourite tipple.
Anyway, whilst in Canada recently, my brother and I decided to have a single Johnnie Walker Blue Label in memory of our late Dad (his favourite scotch. Remember getting him a bottle in 1994 and he was saving it for a special occasion. Sadly, he didn't open it before he passed in 1996!). Got to say, we were both mightily impressed with it and surprised how much we enjoyed it. Followed it up with a Laphroaig, a totally different taste experience of course.
Repeated it in Dubai recently (at £25 a shot of Blue Label - wow!). Think I could quite get into it as a once in a while 'thing'.
As an aside, I spent about 3 months on the Isle of Islay back in 1994, beautiful place. Did a tour of the Bowmore distillery and remember being amazed at the amount of distilleries (8 I think?) on such a small island, incredible. Quite like the 'peaty', smokey flavour (if that's the right terminology?) of Islay single malts but the Blue Label was easier to drink.2 -
If I spent 3 months on Islay my liver would collapsebazjonster said:I'm certainly no connoisseur of whisky; infact, never really liked it at all, despite it being my late Dad's favourite tipple.
Anyway, whilst in Canada recently, my brother and I decided to have a single Johnnie Walker Blue Label in memory of our late Dad (his favourite scotch. Remember getting him a bottle in 1994 and he was saving it for a special occasion. Sadly, he didn't open it before he passed in 1996!). Got to say, we were both mightily impressed with it and surprised how much we enjoyed it. Followed it up with a Laphroaig, a totally different taste experience of course.
Repeated it in Dubai recently (at £25 a shot of Blue Label - wow!). Think I could quite get into it as a once in a while 'thing'.
As an aside, I spent about 3 months on the Isle of Islay back in 1994, beautiful place. Did a tour of the Bowmore distillery and remember being amazed at the amount of distilleries (8 I think?) on such a small island, incredible. Quite like the 'peaty', smokey flavour (if that's the right terminology?) of Islay single malts but the Blue Label was easier to drink.
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Ever tried Lagavulin? It’s the only peated Whisky I can drink - lovely and smooth.bazjonster said:I'm certainly no connoisseur of whisky; infact, never really liked it at all, despite it being my late Dad's favourite tipple.
Anyway, whilst in Canada recently, my brother and I decided to have a single Johnnie Walker Blue Label in memory of our late Dad (his favourite scotch. Remember getting him a bottle in 1994 and he was saving it for a special occasion. Sadly, he didn't open it before he passed in 1996!). Got to say, we were both mightily impressed with it and surprised how much we enjoyed it. Followed it up with a Laphroaig, a totally different taste experience of course.
Repeated it in Dubai recently (at £25 a shot of Blue Label - wow!). Think I could quite get into it as a once in a while 'thing'.
As an aside, I spent about 3 months on the Isle of Islay back in 1994, beautiful place. Did a tour of the Bowmore distillery and remember being amazed at the amount of distilleries (8 I think?) on such a small island, incredible. Quite like the 'peaty', smokey flavour (if that's the right terminology?) of Islay single malts but the Blue Label was easier to drink.
I’ve only ever tried the 16 year so can only recommend that, but it sounds like you might enjoy it!1 -
In my opinion Jameson black barrel is nearly as smooth as Johnnie walker blue, for about a third of the price. I liked Johnnie blue but I was a bit disappointed after I built it up in my head because of leo from the west wing.bazjonster said:I'm certainly no connoisseur of whisky; infact, never really liked it at all, despite it being my late Dad's favourite tipple.
Anyway, whilst in Canada recently, my brother and I decided to have a single Johnnie Walker Blue Label in memory of our late Dad (his favourite scotch. Remember getting him a bottle in 1994 and he was saving it for a special occasion. Sadly, he didn't open it before he passed in 1996!). Got to say, we were both mightily impressed with it and surprised how much we enjoyed it. Followed it up with a Laphroaig, a totally different taste experience of course.
Repeated it in Dubai recently (at £25 a shot of Blue Label - wow!). Think I could quite get into it as a once in a while 'thing'.
As an aside, I spent about 3 months on the Isle of Islay back in 1994, beautiful place. Did a tour of the Bowmore distillery and remember being amazed at the amount of distilleries (8 I think?) on such a small island, incredible. Quite like the 'peaty', smokey flavour (if that's the right terminology?) of Islay single malts but the Blue Label was easier to drink.
Really finding my way with whisky still, so not settled on a scotch. Currently on bowmore number one, which I'm finding needs a dash of water. Lovely once added.1 -
If you like bowmore, bowmore darkest is worth checking out1
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I have a question concerning bourbon. Never really drank it, other than a bit of Jim beam here and there... I presume Jack Daniels isn't technically a bourbon? Anyway, I tend to prefer scotch from previous experience.
I recently went to Dirty Martinis with some colleagues, because I clearly had too much money and needed to lose it, forthwith. I had an Old Fashioned... Woodford reserve, bitters, brown sugar, and some orange peel. It was lush. Lush I tell you.
I fancy making some myself... I have all the ingredients other than the bourbon. Tesco sell Woodford reserve, but I wondered what other bourbons people suggest, or other tips for mixers.0 -
Drier the better, I prefer rye because of the sugar in the cocktail. in terms of bourbon Woodford is the best I've found for an old fashioned, makers mark is nice too. Jack daniels is too sweet for me.McBobbin said:I have a question concerning bourbon. Never really drank it, other than a bit of Jim beam here and there... I presume Jack Daniels isn't technically a bourbon? Anyway, I tend to prefer scotch from previous experience.
I recently went to Dirty Martinis with some colleagues, because I clearly had too much money and needed to lose it, forthwith. I had an Old Fashioned... Woodford reserve, bitters, brown sugar, and some orange peel. It was lush. Lush I tell you.
I fancy making some myself... I have all the ingredients other than the bourbon. Tesco sell Woodford reserve, but I wondered what other bourbons people suggest, or other tips for mixers.
Maple syrup is a good replacement for the sugar too, get a good one and it's a lovely flavour.2 -
Our Old Fashioned at London Cocktail Club is made with Woodford Reserve, not much on the market better for what it's needed for. I'd also look at Bulleit Rye, Wild Turkey and Makers Mark as decent mainstream alternatives.McBobbin said:I have a question concerning bourbon. Never really drank it, other than a bit of Jim beam here and there... I presume Jack Daniels isn't technically a bourbon? Anyway, I tend to prefer scotch from previous experience.
I recently went to Dirty Martinis with some colleagues, because I clearly had too much money and needed to lose it, forthwith. I had an Old Fashioned... Woodford reserve, bitters, brown sugar, and some orange peel. It was lush. Lush I tell you.
I fancy making some myself... I have all the ingredients other than the bourbon. Tesco sell Woodford reserve, but I wondered what other bourbons people suggest, or other tips for mixers.
For something more "exotic" I'd look at Knob Creek, Uncle Nearest, Four Roses small batch or JD single barrel rye.
Our recipe is 50ml Woodford, 2 dashes of Angostura bitters, 10ml of Demerara sugar syrup (equal parts sugar to water) and a dash of orange bitters with an orange twist, again you can flame the peel or express it instead of using the orange bitters)
Bourbon is a passion of mine, even won a company wide quiz on the subject to win a JD guitar!6 -
Thanks folks! I'll get some Woodford I think0
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The one on the right is barrel proof, no cutting, no compromise on taste, it's punchy as hell but amazingly smooth for a highproof bourbon1
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An interesting article.
https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/ask-the-professor/20868/why-was-scotch-whisky-better-in-the-1960s/0 -
Imagine knocking a glass of this over.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-45731647
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My eldest boy bought me one for Christmas about 4 years' ago (came in presentation box) and it's still unopened. No particular reason just haven't got round to it.eaststandmike said:I have just cracked open a 12 year old 'Old Pulteney" Single Malt. Very surprised by it and very drinkable. It was a gift and would not have been on my radar if buying for myself but it is now.
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Bloody hell.... "one is believed to have been opened and consumed"Addickted said:Imagine knocking a glass of this over.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-45731647
Why wasn't I invited?0 -
I used to love Islay single malts, but recently have been having Speyside ones, particularly (don't laugh) Tesco 12 year old single malt, very good at £25 a bottle, even better when reduced to £20!
I would like a bit of variety now, not Islay, but a lovely single malt of some kind that is accessible and affordable. Any suggestions?0 -
You can never go wrong with Highland park. Some nice unpeated Islay ones as such as bruichladdich and they can both be quite reasonably pricedseth plum said:I used to love Islay single malts, but recently have been having Speyside ones, particularly (don't laugh) Tesco 12 year old single malt, very good at £25 a bottle, even better when reduced to £20!
I would like a bit of variety now, not Islay, but a lovely single malt of some kind that is accessible and affordable. Any suggestions?2 -
Try a couple of the different Aberlour or Macallans.seth plum said:I used to love Islay single malts, but recently have been having Speyside ones, particularly (don't laugh) Tesco 12 year old single malt, very good at £25 a bottle, even better when reduced to £20!
I would like a bit of variety now, not Islay, but a lovely single malt of some kind that is accessible and affordable. Any suggestions?
They are my go to when I want a change from Laphraoig or Caol Ila.
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Or you could try one of these from Aldi;
https://www.forbes.com/sites/felipeschrieberg/2018/06/15/cheap-supermarket-whiskies-from-aldi-win-awards/#73e1a3872e760 -
I’ve recently been able to stomach whisky again after totally poisoning myself at the age of 14 after me and 2 mates stole a bottle from dads cabinet,( I got a hiding for that!)
I bought this for Christmas last year.
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/drinks-by-the-dram/whisky-advent-calendar/
Beats a crappy little chocolate behind every door! A couple of the whisky’s sell for hundreds of dollars by the bottle, the range and quality is really good.
I’ll be doing this again this year.0 -
I was the same, I have had my bottle for over two years and something just said to me "open it and drink it". Glad I did now.addick05 said:
My eldest boy bought me one for Christmas about 4 years' ago (came in presentation box) and it's still unopened. No particular reason just haven't got round to it.eaststandmike said:I have just cracked open a 12 year old 'Old Pulteney" Single Malt. Very surprised by it and very drinkable. It was a gift and would not have been on my radar if buying for myself but it is now.
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