Recommend a whisky....

[RedBrian84]

Following the quite superb and thirst-inducing beer thread, are there any of us who enjoy a few drams of the Highland water?

 

This is my current tipple:

 

 

Beautiful stuff.

[Baldi]

Jura is my favourite tipple

[RedBrian84]

Jura is my favourite tipple

 

One of the Islands fine drinks. I'm working my way through Scotland region to region! Speyside for me at the minute.

[Stouffer]

Dalwhinnie

[Guest ShoePiss]

I don't branch out too much, I enjoy The Glenlivet. I bet there's loads I would like but I hardly drink it.

[GUS]

Glen Ord. Expensive, but gorgeous

[Lee909]

I prefer Bourbon and American Whiskey

Woodford Reserve

Bulleit bourbon

[Best Believe It]

Laphroaig Quarter Cask.

[ipaul]

Laphroaig Quarter Cask.

tastes like burnt logs sliding down your throat ! a bit too smoky for me, one of my favourites and cheep is Tamnavulin

[MikeC]

Johnnie Gold

[lifetime fan]

[clockspeed]

The Macallan

 

10 year and older

[William Morris]

Re Laphroaig.....

I don't like whisky, never have done and I much prefer brandy/cognac.

However, I do quite like Laphroaig.

Obviously, because I don't drink scotch for the most part, I'm no expert. But it seems to me that Laphroaig doesn't taste like other whiskies, which is possibly why I like it.

Seen it described as an acquired taste even among those who are fond of a drop of Scotch.

[RedBrian84]

Re Laphroaig.....

I don't like whisky, never have done and I much prefer brandy/cognac.

However, I do quite like Laphroaig.

Obviously, because I don't drink scotch for the most part, I'm no expert. But it seems to me that Laphroaig doesn't taste like other whiskies, which is possibly why I like it.

Seen it described as an acquired taste even among those who are fond of a drop of Scotch.

 

Yeah, it has a cracking peaty fire to it that some find - myself included, although it is a lovely drink - a bit too much sometimes.

 

I definitely prefer, at the minute, the softer expressions (my original post, the GlenDronach, is done in sherried casks); much smoother and more subtle. Just about to purchase a Balvenie Doublewood 12 year old on Master of Malt for just that reason.

 

If you like the Laphroaig then you'll probably be a big fan of Lagavulin and Ardbeg; they are both from the same Islay region as the Laphroaig and carry the same kind of character, should you fancy trying something new.

 

I recommend this one:

 

 

Lagavulin 16 year old. It's a little pricey but having had it once I would say it was worth the money. They have also had it in The Lion in town (near Moorfields) once or twice.

[Trumo]

I went to the Whiskylounge Fest at Royal Horticultural Halls yesterday, and needless to say, there was some excellent fare to sample. The 2 standouts for me were Compass Box Whisky Co's Hedonism, which is fantastic for a blended whisky; and Aberlour A'bunadh, a brilliant single malt.

[Best Believe It]

I'm definitely an island/islay man in terms of taste, though there are some outstanding Highland and Speyside Malts (Glenmorangie being one, Balvenie Doublewood another). I'd say you can't go wrong with any of the following:

 

Laphroaig (any expression, though as I say I love the Quarter Cask)

Talisker

Bowmore

Highland Park (the whisky currently in the BBI drinks cabinet - the normal 12 year old and a 1998 special edition that I got given yesterday)

[RedBrian84]

I'm definitely an island/islay man in terms of taste, though there are some outstanding Highland and Speyside Malts (Glenmorangie being one, Balvenie Doublewood another). I'd say you can't go wrong with any of the following:

 

Laphroaig (any expression, though as I say I love the Quarter Cask)

Talisker

Bowmore

Highland Park (the whisky currently in the BBI drinks cabinet - the normal 12 year old and a 1998 special edition that I got given yesterday)

 

 

Even though I am a Speyside man, it was actually Talisker that got me into whisky a few years back. I'm really looking forward to the Balvenie Doublewood that's en route to casa RedBrian. I opted to pay a few more quid though and plumped for the Signature expression.

 

Haven't had the pleasure of the Highland Park - what's the 12 year old like?

[Trumo]

Haven't had the pleasure of the Highland Park - what's the 12 year old like?

 

It's at times like this where one should be grateful this is a thread about whisky.

[bri]

tried the 12yr old version of this is good.

 

Suntory Hibiki 17 years old : Buy Online - The Whisky Exchange

[Trumo]

tried the 12yr old version of this is good.

 

Suntory Hibiki 17 years old : Buy Online - The Whisky Exchange

 

Suntory Hakushu is pretty good too.

[Son of L8]

Not much of a scotch drinker, but I do keep a drop of it around the house for when the mood strikes. I've been working my way through a bottle of this, and it's very acceptable. Milder/smoother than most of the Islay malts already mentioned I believe, which suits my taste.

 

[RedBrian84]

It's at times like this where one should be grateful this is a thread about whisky.

 

Fantastic that, can't bloody rep you though. Hopefully someone will do the honours.

[Best Believe It]

Even though I am a Speyside man, it was actually Talisker that got me into whisky a few years back. I'm really looking forward to the Balvenie Doublewood that's en route to casa RedBrian. I opted to pay a few more quid though and plumped for the Signature expression.

 

Haven't had the pleasure of the Highland Park - what's the 12 year old like?

 

Similar to Talisker - they're both island malts, obviously. It's got a very deep, rich flavour too it, whilst still being relatively smokey. It's not as out there as laphroaig, but it's as complex. It's up there with the best.

[RedBrian84]

Similar to Talisker - they're both island malts, obviously. It's got a very deep, rich flavour too it, whilst still being relatively smokey. It's not as out there as laphroaig, but it's as complex. It's up there with the best.

 

Okay nice one pal I will keep my eyes open for it!

[phc1965]

glenfiddich, highland park and glenmorangie are ones that i like. coleraine a blended irish whiskey is a good one over plenty of ice. perfect for glugging.