Never been a whisky drinker, but this summer did a tour of Clydeside distillery in Glasgow, and sampled four of their products. I found I quite enjoyed it, and we came away with a bottle of their Napier whisky, which is delicious and reasonably priced for a single malt. Matured in sherry casks it is quite sweet and very smooth.
If money's no object then the Lagavulin 16yo is a step up again.
I treated myself to the 18yo as it turned up on Amazon Prime day for 75€. Very very nice whiskey. i also indulged in a Bushmills Steamline (or something similar) which matured in port casks - bit expensive but I save it for Charlton victories so it should last at least until christmas!!
I'm a fairly new addition to the whiskey world, but I've got a modest collection of bottles in the 50 to 90 quid range which I am cheerfully working through (especially after recent Charlton matches). Any suggestions gratefully revieved - my current favourite is the Dalmore called The Trio which my wife picked up as an airport exclusive. I have my eye on a Chivas Regal 18 year old gold label for new year - anyone tried it?
Give Cadenhead’s a bell, they’ll be able to steer you right in the £50-£90 range.
Anyone had any standouts this year or know of any particularly good releases? Now the weathers turning im getting the itch for a good drop. ~£200 budget.
Anyone had any standouts this year or know of any particularly good releases? Now the weathers turning im getting the itch for a good drop. ~£200 budget.
Slightly above budget, but I tried this at the Whisky Show this year and it was spectacular!
For £17.99 this is amazing value, and a very good tipple.
They do other Glen Marnoch’s but the Speyside is the best one in my view. I have gone right off the Islay/Skye stuff in the past couple of years, so a good Speyside single malt is my preference.
But the Speyside that @Off_it put up earlier - now you're taking. Four for sweetness and zero for smoke is my type of Whisky.
The Signatory (Macallan)?
Did you invest in a bottle?
Not yet, but I will drop some hints to my wife - her response will likely be along the lines that I've already got more whisky than I will ever drink. She doesn't understand but I'll convince her eventually!
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Used to drink a reasonable amount of Bourbon, Four Roses was always very good and reasonably priced compared to the bigger names.
I have to admit, also to having liked one called Old Granddad (I think), because I was poor, and it was very nicely priced.
Moved much more towards French style Rhum Agricoles in the last ten years or so (I may, on occasion overindulge in mojitos).
Cheers!
https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/81587/speyside-m-2005-18-year-old-signatory-for-whisky-show-2024
The current whisky selection in my life
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/bruichladdich/port-charlotte-10-year-old-whisky/?utm_campaign=bfw1d7_port_charlotte_10yo_24_nov_2024_email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=mom_retail
They do other Glen Marnoch’s but the Speyside is the best one in my view.
I have gone right off the Islay/Skye stuff in the past couple of years, so a good Speyside single malt is my preference.
Did you invest in a bottle?
Not yet, but I will drop some hints to my wife - her response will likely be along the lines that I've already got more whisky than I will ever drink. She doesn't understand but I'll convince her eventually!
At the distillery tasting sessions they get out a bottle of TCP for you to sniff and compare with their whisky. So there's your bench mark.
EDIT: Just seen that both Laphroaig 10yo and Talisker 10yo are currently under £30 on Amazon. That's great value.
Nice work Bob!