Fermer 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2016 Having my usual at weekend. Full of flu and feeling sorry for myself. What is best whisky? You know my answer. Although Highland Park is a close one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Ceelo 35 Report post Posted December 2, 2016 Purely on my limited knowledge of Whisky, my tipple is Glenmorangie, everyones taste is different though and I still find it amazing that some folk can buy expensive produce solely on the opinion of so called experts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fermer 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2016 Aye Glenmorangie is great too. My pal works in Amazon returns and they had £500 bottle of whisky returned because the label is damaged. I cant imagine drinking a bottle worth that. I mind about 10 years ago I was down at RAF Cranwell for a meeting through college. I got a taxi in to town for a pint and the pub i went to had the best selection of whisky I have ever seen. Turns out Prnce Andrew sometimes went there and you were talking about. Well I am sure it was about £100 a double but obviously he didnt have money to pay!! My charms with the barmaid about being the King of Armadale didnt work sadly. And I dont think putting it on expenses would have pleased my boss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euan2020 14 Report post Posted December 2, 2016 Like a Macallan or Laphraoig will buy myself an expensive bottle 1 day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ormond 412 Report post Posted December 2, 2016 Jura. Beats them all hands down. I like the smoothness. I'm not a fan of fire in a whisky like a Talisker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fermer 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2016 I must admit Ormond I like a Jura. When I was still married My wife and I got a bottle of Jura on a staurday night and it was a great one. Laphroig though reminds me of Parklife. An aquired taste. Once the bitter taste goes away you actually start to like it..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ormond 412 Report post Posted December 2, 2016 6 minutes ago, Fermer said: Laphroig though reminds me of Parklife. An aquired taste. Once the bitter taste goes away you actually start to like it..... Poor Parkie. Even when he's behaving, he's getting shoe horned in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fermer 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2016 2 hours ago, Ormond said: Poor Parkie. Even when he's behaving, he's getting shoe horned in. Exactly. It doesnt sound by his posts as if he is a whisky man. Maybe Gin or tequila though. Nothing wrong with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Jim 64 Report post Posted December 2, 2016 Nuthin' wrong wi' the contents, but my favourite thing about Jura is the bottle. I just love stroking one Dunno what this is for though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Jim 64 Report post Posted December 2, 2016 Ahyhoo, Aberlour a'Bunadh is one of my favourites. Cask strength, so needs a wee dash of water. A good rich flavour for this time of year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ormond 412 Report post Posted December 2, 2016 2 minutes ago, Grim Jim said: Ahyhoo, Aberlour a'Bunadh is one of my favourites. Cask strength, so needs a wee dash of water. A good rich flavour for this time of year. My ex-Wife's Uncle used to bottle there. Not sure if he still does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Jim 64 Report post Posted December 2, 2016 Sounds like a long shot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonnyTJS 81 Report post Posted December 2, 2016 Lagavulin is the right answer so might as well end the thread. Malts are cheaper in Japan than UK incidentally. It's daft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ormond 412 Report post Posted December 2, 2016 4 minutes ago, DonnyTJS said: Lagavulin is the right answer so might as well end the thread. Malts are cheaper in Japan than UK incidentally. It's daft. Lagavulin is a great shout. Dalwhinnie's another I enjoy, followed by a bunnahabhain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hampden_loon2878 54 Report post Posted December 2, 2016 7 hours ago, Ormond said: Jura. Beats them all hands down. I like the smoothness. I'm not a fan of fire in a whisky like a Talisker. Have to agree, took me by surprise, got a the bottle miniature set last xmas, instantly thought i wouldnt like it, thought peaty west coast whisky until i used it for cooking and took a wee sip,,changed my life ha,, has to be my favourite now followed by macallan ,, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonnyTJS 81 Report post Posted December 3, 2016 3 hours ago, hampden_loon2878 said: Have to agree, took me by surprise, got a the bottle miniature set last xmas, instantly thought i wouldnt like it, thought peaty west coast whisky until i used it for cooking and took a wee sip,,changed my life ha,, has to be my favourite now followed by macallan ,, You use a single malt in cooking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hampden_loon2878 54 Report post Posted December 3, 2016 3 hours ago, DonnyTJS said: You use a single malt in cooking? I did yea, i was attempting whisky sauce for rob roy chicken,, does it matter if its a single malt? The recipe never said, i am a crap coock but the sauce came out ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonnyTJS 81 Report post Posted December 3, 2016 26 minutes ago, hampden_loon2878 said: I did yea, i was attempting whisky sauce for rob roy chicken,, does it matter if its a single malt? The recipe never said, i am a crap coock but the sauce came out ok Nowt wrong with it, if that's your bag - in fact I admire the sang-froid - it just seems a bit of a waste, like using quails' eggs in your fry-up, or Margot Robbie turning up on your doorstep saying she'll do anything your heart desires and having her tarmac the drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hampden_loon2878 54 Report post Posted December 3, 2016 5 hours ago, DonnyTJS said: Nowt wrong with it, if that's your bag - in fact I admire the sang-froid - it just seems a bit of a waste, like using quails' eggs in your fry-up, or Margot Robbie turning up on your doorstep saying she'll do anything your heart desires and having her tarmac the drive. Hahaha well thats one way to put it,,,,it was just because it was a pack of miniatures that i used it,, and it had more than likely sat a while in my coboard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fermer 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2016 Put me in the mood for a whisky tasting session today in Inverkeithing. Need to mind get hair cut first. Will let you know result. Whisky that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huddersfield 94 Report post Posted December 3, 2016 11 hours ago, DonnyTJS said: Lagavulin is the right answer so might as well end the thread. Malts are cheaper in Japan than UK incidentally. It's daft. Good try but you just need to head about half a mile up the road. Ardbeg for me. Also a top class distillery tour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fermer 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2016 Question. Do you guys take water in a malt? I do. And get slagged for it sometimes. But I like to add a bit. Is that wrang?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huddersfield 94 Report post Posted December 3, 2016 3 minutes ago, Fermer said: Question. Do you guys take water in a malt? I do. And get slagged for it sometimes. But I like to add a bit. Is that wrang?? I don't, but I've been on a lot of distillery tours & they all tend to say that they taste best with a small drop or two of local spring water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fermer 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2016 Aye, that's what I pefer and it's spring water I usually add. From the garden well and I'm no kidding! Had the council round to test it a few few weeks ago and it is fine. Should start selling it! Like Peckham Spring. Going to Inverkeithing later and will have a few malts there before our usual humping of sheepies later on lol. The drams will ensure a good day win or lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huddersfield 94 Report post Posted December 3, 2016 One for Donny & other Sassenach whisky fans...the grist mill at Laphroaig; 100-plus years old & still going strong. Made in Yorkshire & in the process of being serviced by a bloke from Sheffield when I took the photo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites