Whisky

Off_it said:

This baby turned up while I was watching the game tonight. Can't really say I noticed the second half.

Beautiful stuff!

I'm looking to try some new ones so I googled this. Shame about the price ☹️

QatarNapsy said:

If money's no object then the Lagavulin 16yo is a step up again.

Laga 16yo is about £70 here at the moment. That 12yo is double that.  Its cask strength and is superb, but the price is a bit of a piss take.

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.  

QatarNapsy said:

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!!

ken_shabby said:

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. 

Stu_of_Kunming said:

red10 said:

Much prefer a nice bourbon to be honest. Think Lynyrd Skynyrd might have influenced me in my youth somewhat 😀

Some absolute belters here for very reasonable money 

As it's half time...

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).

Off_it said:

Is it too early in the day to pour myself a dram? Might make the second half pass quicker .....

As it’s midnight here, I’ll join you. 

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. 

bobmunro said:

Starinnaddick said:

Off_it said:

Currently £14 off a bottle of Port Charlotte 10yo at Masters of Malt. Fill your boots!

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

Unfortunately peated whisky is not for me. 

Me neither - mouthwash!

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?

Lidl had a 30 year old whisky in today, i don't recall seeing it before  it's £50, pricey for Lidl, but cheap for something that old. Anyone tried it?

ken_shabby said:

Just seen Laphroig 10y on amazon at 30% off for black Friday. Anyone tried it?

If you like a peated whisky then it's a surefire winner. If you don't like peated whisky then you would absolutely hate it.

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.