Whisky
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PragueAddick said:
Poor @Stuart the Red !newyorkaddick said:Worth remembering that whisky doesn't mature/improve in the bottle like wine does.
But, does it actually deteriorate, especially an opened bottle?
No chance of that happening with mine! They don't last long enough. All my mates and my Dad enjoy a good whisky as do I!PragueAddick said:
Poor @Stuart the Red !newyorkaddick said:Worth remembering that whisky doesn't mature/improve in the bottle like wine does.
But, does it actually deteriorate, especially an opened bottle?0 -
Anyone going through duty free, it's worth a detour to the World of Whisky (I think it's called) concession as they have interesting bottles on taste and the prices are good if you need to stock up.3
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Damn! I've just seen that my local supermarket is doing a 'Whisky Festival'! I'd better go and see what they are offering
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Get the order in for some Mitchell's Green Spot or Irish distiller red Breast. Both great pot stillsguinnessaddick said:I do like Jameson select reserve. I usually ordered a personalised bottle for the birth of any relatives, very good service, 4 days to Melbourne.
Looking forward to trying Leitrim whiskey when it matures in th next couple of years. The Shed distillery has won many awards for its Drumshando Gunpowder Gin and has me on the waiting list for a bottle.
Mitchell's also do a yellow spot which is matured in old Masala casks. Pricey but worth every penny. Agree about red-breast which likeMrkinski said:I do like RedBreast (ooer missus) - I know it's a Jameson but at around £50 a bottle, it's as much as I will spend, and it's the best tasting whiskey I've had.
Green Spot and yellow spot is an Irish pot still.2 -
Is this what you meant?Stuart the Red said:Damn! I've just seen that my local supermarket is doing a 'Whisky Festival'! I'd better go and see what they are offering
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Feckin love Jamiesons0
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This may be of interest. (Scotch! the story of whisky)
It's a three part series on BBC 2 Scotland. Each episode is about an hour long. Can be followed on demand, youtube or here on iplayer http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07zk5cx/episodes/player5 -
Watched episode 1 the other night. Dare anyone to watch for 5 minutes without an overpowering urge to grab a bottle and pour enough to last the hour. I've done the Springbank tour and could smell the stuff while watching it again.
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We are off to Cornwall in the morning for a weeks break. Whilst I love my wife dearly there are two things I must make sure are in the car before I pull away.
1/ Nespresso coffee machine
2/ At least two of my favorite single malts
3/ The wife2 - Sponsored links:
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In the USA at the moment. Bought a. Title of "Old Forester". Not really my thing but it seems to be evaporating.1
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Caught up with this last night. Excellent programme. Really looking forward to the Islay episode next week.Raith_C_Chattonell said:This may be of interest. (Scotch! the story of whisky)
It's a three part series on BBC 2 Scotland. Each episode is about an hour long. Can be followed on demand, youtube or here on iplayer http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07zk5cx/episodes/player1 -
JIM MURRAY’S 2017 WORLD WHISKIES OF THE YEAR
1. Booker’s Rye 13 Year Old
2. Glen Grant 18 Year Old
3. William Larue Weller Bourbon (Bot.2015)
THE FULL WINNERS LIST
SCOTCH WHISKY
Scotch Whisky of the Year
Glen Grant 18 Year Old
Single Malt of the Year (Multiple Casks)
Glen Grant 18 Year Old
Single Malt of the Year (Single Cask)
That Boutique-y Whisky Co Macallan 25 Year Old Batch 5
Scotch Blend of the Year
The Last Drop 1971
Scotch Grain of the Year
Whiskyjace Invergordon 24 Year Old
Scotch Vatted Malt of the Year
Compass Box Flaming Heart 2015 Edition
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
No Age Statement (Multiple Casks)
Glenlivet Cipher
No Age Statement (Runner Up)
Port Askaig 100 Proof
10 Years & Under (Multiple Casks)
Glen Grant 10 Year Old
10 Years & Under (Single Cask)
Kilchoman Guze Cask Finish
11-15 Years (Multiple Casks)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old
11-15 Years (Single Cask)
The Single Cask Glentauchers 2002 14 Year Old
16-21 Years (Multiple Casks)
Glen Grant 18 Year Old
16-21 Years (Single Cask)
Scyfion Choice Mortlach 1996 19 Year Old (Berry Bros & Rudd)
22-27 Years (Multiple Casks)
Dalwhinnie 1989 25 Year Old Special Releases 2015
22-27 Years (Single Cask)
The Boutique-y Co Macallan 25 Year Old Batch 5
28-34 Years (Multiple Casks)
Port Ellen 1983 32 Year Old Special Releases 2015
28-34 Years (Single Cask)
Cadenhead Caol Ila 31 Year Old
35-40 Years (Multiple Casks)
Brora 37 Year Old Special Releases 2015
35-40 Years (Single Cask)
Cadenhead Glentauchers 38 Year Old
41 Years & Over (Multiple Casks)
Gordon & MacPhail Glen Grant 1952
41 Years & Over (Single Cask)
Gordon & MacPhail Glen Grant 1950 65 Year Old
BLENDED SCOTCH
No Age Statement (Standard)
Ballantine’s Finest
No Age Statement (Premium)
Ballantine’s Limited
5-12 Years
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old
13-18 Years
Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Ultimate Cask Collection First Fill American Oak
19 – 25 Years
Royal Salute 21 Year Old
26 – 50 Years
The Last Drop 1971
IRISH WHISKEY
Irish Whiskey of the Year
Redbreast 21 Year Old
Irish Pot Still Whiskey of the Year
Redbreast 21 Year Old
Irish Single Malt of the Year
Bushmills 21 Year Old
Irish Blend of the Year
Jameson
Irish Single Cask of the Year
Teeling Single White Burgundy Cask 2004
AMERICAN WHISKEY
Bourbon of the Year
William Larue Weller 2015 Release
Rye of the Year
Booker’s Rye 13 Year Old
US Micro Whisky of the Year
Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon 2009
US Micro Whisky of the Year (Runner Up)
Koval Four Grain
BOURBON
No Age Statement (Multiple Barrels)
William Larue Weller 2015 Release
No Age Statement (Single Barrel)
1792 Single Barrrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon
9 Years & Under
Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon 2009
10 Years & Over (Multiple Barrels)
Blade & Bow 22 Year Old
RYE
No Age Statement
Thomas H Handy 2015 Release
Up to 10 Years
Pikesville 110 Proof 6 Year Old Straight Rye
11 Years & Over
Booker’s Rye 13 Year Old
WHEAT
Wheat Whiskey of the Year
Bernheim Original
CANADIAN WHISKY
Canadian Whisky of the Year
Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye
JAPANESE WHISKY
Japanese Whisky of the Year
Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 Release
Single Malt of the Year (Multiple Barrels)
Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016 Release
EUROPEAN WHISKY
European Whisky of the Year (Multiple)
English Whisky Co. Chapter 14 Not Peated
European Whisky of the Year (Single)
Langatun 6 year Old Pinot Noir Cask
WORLD WHISKIES
Asian Whisky of the Year
Kavalan Solist Moscatel
Southern Hemisphere Whisky of the Year
Heartwood Any Port in a Storm
I can't say I've tried many of these!2 -
My opinion for what it is worth
Glenmorangie is a winner and dimple a notable second place
Single malt is where it's at and as an aside I have sampled a delightful Japanese single malt that if given a second taste I would say it could run Glenmorangie close and if I could understand Japanese I would share it with you all. The bottle looks nice and it has a red and black label is the best I can do1 -
Dont think I've ever tried glen grant. Seems I'll need to.0
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Bruichladdich distillery was saved from extinction by a bloke who was at school with me. It's a nice drop too, but my preference is for Glenmorangie.0
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I really don't really care for the iodine taste of Islay whisky.
However, I have managed to finish several bottles in a quest to to 'acquire' the taste. (I may need several more).3 -
Johnnie Walker Double Black is a nice compromise - a very drinkable blend using some Islay maltsRaith_C_Chattonell said:I really don't really care for the iodine taste of Islay whisky.
However, I have managed to finish several bottles in a quest to to 'acquire' the taste. (I may need several more).2 -
A couple of friends and I sat down at the weekend for a chat and a few scotches. We ended up opening and finishing an entire bottle of Highland Park.4
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Another rye whisky wins - Jim Murray really is a man of great taste (and has probably one of the best jobs in the world!!).Alex Wright said:JIM MURRAY’S 2017 WORLD WHISKIES OF THE YEAR
1. Booker’s Rye 13 Year Old
2. Glen Grant 18 Year Old
3. William Larue Weller Bourbon (Bot.2015)1 - Sponsored links:
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Easily done mate.Fiiish said:A couple of friends and I sat down at the weekend for a chat and a few scotches. We ended up opening and finishing an entire bottle of Highland Park.
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For those who are partial to a rich sherried malt, Waitrose have Arberlour A'Bundah on offer at £35.00 a bottle. Already have a couple of these opened at the moment. Very nice dram.4
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What just the one ? ...... between 3 of you ???? What else were you drinking ?Fiiish said:A couple of friends and I sat down at the weekend for a chat and a few scotches. We ended up opening and finishing an entire bottle of Highland Park.
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Just bought myself a bottle of 16yo lagavulin from duty free. I fear for its safety.4
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My Favourite Islay maltMcBobbin said:Just bought myself a bottle of 16yo lagavulin from duty free. I fear for its safety.
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This thread has made me realise that I've probably not had a whisky for over 10 years.0
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£33 + vat in Costco currentlyAlex Wright said:
My Favourite Islay maltMcBobbin said:Just bought myself a bottle of 16yo lagavulin from duty free. I fear for its safety.
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After a few whiskies I can definitely drop my standards, yes.grumpyaddick said:Sheep Dip anyone ?
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Have you tried the Jameson Caskmates, or Redbreast? The caskmates is some lovely stuff.guinnessaddick said:I do like Jameson select reserve. I usually ordered a personalised bottle for the birth of any relatives, very good service, 4 days to Melbourne.
Looking forward to trying Leitrim whiskey when it matures in th next couple of years. The Shed distillery has won many awards for its Drumshando Gunpowder Gin and has me on the waiting list for a bottle.
I'm currently contracting for the holding company - Pernod Ricard - hence the Dublin visits to their Irish Distillers. Had a cracking time with the Jameson guys this week, including a fair few drinks. (Helped by the fact they're only allowed to expense drinks that belong to the brand!)
Technically I'll be working with the Ballentines brand, and Chivas to a lesser extent, so I'll be sure to sample some of their delights. I think there's a workshop next week that involves a fair amount of sampling the goods! It's been interesting for me, as although I've liked a casual whiskey, I've never known a great deal about the drink.
Edit: Caught up with the thread and I see it was you who originally brought the Caskmates up!1
