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.
Went to one of this lot's evenings a couple of months ago: http://www.whiskysquad.com/. £18.00 for 6 different, excellent, quality whiskies. Night I went it was Indian and Taiwanese whiskies. Some of the Taiwanese are amazing. Matured in ex-Sherry oak casks - and the high humidity makes them extra smooth and mature quicker. Thought they would all be a bit so-so - didn't realise when I got a ticket that a Taiwanese Whisky was voted the best in the world! I think Waitrose sell the 'standard' Taiwan whisky but not the one that costs nearly £200.
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.
Absolutely spot on mate. I would literally rather drink Sainsbury 's own whisky than the Devil's loss that is Jack Daniels
I remember going to whisky tasting where they brought out a Jack Daniels. Not the normal no. 10 one but similar. They had to hand round bottles of coke otherwise it was impossible to drink it was so minging. Worse was to come when we had Canadian Club. At least the Japanese whisky saved the day
I remember going to whisky tasting where they brought out a Jack Daniels. Not the normal no. 10 one but similar. They had to hand round bottles of coke otherwise it was impossible to drink it was so minging. Worse was to come when we had Canadian Club. At least the Japanese whisky saved the day
I don't actually mind CC, it makes a good Old Fashioned.
Just bought a bottle of Woodford Reserve off Amazon (£25!) - arrived at the office half an hour ago and I am really struggling not to drink it... Might go make a coffee...
I remember going to whisky tasting where they brought out a Jack Daniels. Not the normal no. 10 one but similar. They had to hand round bottles of coke otherwise it was impossible to drink it was so minging. Worse was to come when we had Canadian Club. At least the Japanese whisky saved the day
I don't actually mind CC, it makes a good Old Fashioned.
Just bought a bottle of Woodford Reserve off Amazon (£25!) - arrived at the office half an hour ago and I am really struggling not to drink it... Might go make a coffee...
Tastes horrid neat... just looked up the recipe for an old fashioned, and I have some bitters at home... worth a try.
Would that be an "American" coffee then? Must say that sounds tempting. My boss used to have a Bruichladdich in his desk that we dipped into when necessary.
You know like the whiskey equivalent of cannabis...the entry level one...
Preferably this should be something that most would like when trying but isn't too expensive and doesn't leave you a frothing mess on the floor because it's been mixed with windscreen wash or diesel or dipped in crack.
You know like the whiskey equivalent of cannabis...the entry level one...
Preferably this should be something that most would like when trying but isn't too expensive and doesn't leave you a frothing mess on the floor because it's been mixed with windscreen wash or diesel or dipped in crack.
I'd try some bourbons (Makers Mark, Woodford etc). For Scotch I'd go for anything unpeated (peat is what gives whisky that smokey taste, personally I hate it though most love it, but it has put some people off altogether).
You know like the whiskey equivalent of cannabis...the entry level one...
Preferably this should be something that most would like when trying but isn't too expensive and doesn't leave you a frothing mess on the floor because it's been mixed with windscreen wash or diesel or dipped in crack.
I would stay away from the peaty ones until you get the taste. Anything from the Jura range is a good starting point.
As an uneducated non whisky drinker, how long can you keep a bottle after it has been opened?
Whisky doesn't mature in the bottle like wine does and I'm sure I've heard that it lasts about 10 years in an unopened bottle. Opened bottle guessing less time, but anecdotally I've rarely kept one more than a year after opening and never noticed a taste issue
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Whisky doesn't mature in the bottle like wine does and I'm sure I've heard that it lasts about 10 years in an unopened bottle. Opened bottle guessing less time, but anecdotally I've rarely kept one more than a year after opening and never noticed a taste issue
Anyone London based who wants to try out Whisky tasting should look at this: http://www.whiskysquad.com/. I've only been to one but it was great fun. Price varies depending on the whiskies on offer. Normally get a lecture on the whiskies from very knowledgeable people and six good sized measures that you have to drink(!) as you only get one glass to use for all the tastings...
Anyone London based who wants to try out Whisky tasting should look at this: http://www.whiskysquad.com/. I've only been to one but it was great fun. Price varies depending on the whiskies on offer. Normally get a lecture on the whiskies from very knowledgeable people and six good sized measures that you have to drink(!) as you only get one glass to use for all the tastings...
Anyone London based who wants to try out Whisky tasting should look at this: http://www.whiskysquad.com/. I've only been to one but it was great fun. Price varies depending on the whiskies on offer. Normally get a lecture on the whiskies from very knowledgeable people and six good sized measures that you have to drink(!) as you only get one glass to use for all the tastings...
Anyone London based who wants to try out Whisky tasting should look at this: http://www.whiskysquad.com/. I've only been to one but it was great fun. Price varies depending on the whiskies on offer. Normally get a lecture on the whiskies from very knowledgeable people and six good sized measures that you have to drink(!) as you only get one glass to use for all the tastings...
Surely that'd mess with the flavours?
Definitely worth considering though!
True! They provide water in jugs to give your glass a rinse - but after a few rounds it all starts to blur a bit...
You know like the whiskey equivalent of cannabis...the entry level one...
Preferably this should be something that most would like when trying but isn't too expensive and doesn't leave you a frothing mess on the floor because it's been mixed with windscreen wash or diesel or dipped in crack.
Glenmorangie is a popular drink of choice for some Scots acquaintances of mine when up at the bar, and they want value for money the tight bastards.
Had some whiskey on Saturday night... I was already well on my way, but it tasted like I imagine petrol does, had it on ice as the room was very warm... Thought I was going to vomit.
I genuinely can't remember the brand but it was awful. It began with a P... so won't trust any beginning with a P again.
Definitely turned me off drinking it again that night.
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I would literally rather drink Sainsbury 's own whisky than the Devil's loss that is Jack Daniels
Just bought a bottle of Woodford Reserve off Amazon (£25!) - arrived at the office half an hour ago and I am really struggling not to drink it... Might go make a coffee...
Would that be an "American" coffee then? Must say that sounds tempting. My boss used to have a Bruichladdich in his desk that we dipped into when necessary.
You know like the whiskey equivalent of cannabis...the entry level one...
Preferably this should be something that most would like when trying but isn't too expensive and doesn't leave you a frothing mess on the floor because it's been mixed with windscreen wash or diesel or dipped in crack.
I'd try:
Auchentoshan
Balvenine
or Old Pulteney
https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/b/40/jura-single-malt-scotch-whisky
Makes interesting reading in the morning.
https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/latest-news/16403/rosebank-distillery-set-to-reopen/
I've got a couple of bottles from the old distillery, hope the new incarnation reaches the heights of the original.
https://billetto.co.uk/e/whisky-of-the-year-tasting-tickets-214584
Unfortunately I can't make it.
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Definitely worth considering though!
I genuinely can't remember the brand but it was awful. It began with a P... so won't trust any beginning with a P again.
Definitely turned me off drinking it again that night.