The Whisky Thread

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by wiLlfish

wft itts lyke lissenin too a lode ov jokkstrapp wyne snobbs

.. and before ye know it

Originally Posted by wiLlfish

Iyll brinng mee owen peppsi

You see if the wimmen have a nail polish session and some shopping followed by some chardonnay then ..

Whats good for the Goose... is sureley good for the Gander .. my only concern is that my current squib is ill equipped for venturing outside of the bath compared to what I used to have

[9D280]

Jura

I was going to say I found one recently the name of which escapes me, (May have been Elements?)

Almost- Elixir.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by 9D280

Almost- Elixir.

Well named then.

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[Paul Cannell]

Nikka From the Barrel @ 51.4%, really full bodied, sweet, warming spice with a touch of smoke, lovely. hope the All Malt is as good.

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by Paul Cannell

Nikka From the Barrel @ 51.4%, really full bodied, sweet, warming spice with a touch of smoke, lovely. hope the All Malt is as good.

That you a Jap convert too ? Dunno how they do it ? .. but they dont half do it

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

That you a Jap convert too ? Dunno how they do it ? .. but they dont half do it

Never tried a Whale Murderer, is it any good?

[Mr Flibble]

They just nick our stuff and put it in smaller bottles.

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Never tried a Whale Murderer, is it any good?

As always its personal taste .. from the ones Ive tasted I would refer to them as an after dinner malt if I skipped desert because I find them sweeter and better rounded.. but massive body all the same .. If you like rye's then it might not be your cup of tea, but theres only one way to find out I actually think they embody what some of the really old stuff actually tastes like.. I think thats the methodology behind their excellent work. As we know the Japs are excellent at copying other skills/products .. only sometimes they can do it better and thats saying something as a guid Scotsman ! I think they've found a way of synthesising age, in a much shorter time frame than real time allows .. thats about the best way I can put it

[Bigmuz7]

Well Gennlemen ... tonight I'm trying a 'Benromach Peat Smoke' No age statement.

I think the market has gone a bit mad for this type of dram. Its intriguing in the same way as Caol Ila .. light straw in colour, but packs some punch.

Personally I find it a little bitter, the label suggests lemon peel and even bourbon ? .. but I dont get that at all,... but smoke is generally acrid .. and I get that pretty light on body otherwise but that said one of my kids came in snivelling the other day and Ive started sneezing so A: my taste buds might be going off, and B: I need this medicinal dram to sort them out and generally I'm a Friday and Saturday whisky sampler only, so tonight is a 'bonus'

[kerny]

I have had to poor myself a drink just to get over the shock of the big spider I've just kicked out. Cheers rusty chaser.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by kerny

I have had to poor myself a drink just to get over the shock of the big spider I've just kicked out. Cheers rusty chaser.

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Did that spider nick the cherry out o' your glass

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Did that spider nick the cherry out o' your glass

Oh I do say Pikey,, was it in the wrong glass I will have to nick a good whisky glass next time in the pub.... well this is Manchester after all

[willk]

As a sidebar to Bigmuz'z Whisky Thread - anyone care to share their glassware preferences?

I tend to use different glasses, I think depending on my humour, not the whisky or the situation. For years (before I settled ) I used a very scruffy old Italian tumbler that I found in a flat. Later there were several lead crystal "whiskey glasses" that came free with petrol. I have a Tall Ships 1988 glass that I rather like (good weight and fits my hand/face). I, um, came into possession of a suite of rather tasty Arne Jacobsen glasses that St Catherine's College (Oxford) are probably still looking for - very nice indeed, perfect for whisky worrying nights with company.

Every now and then, when I have a rough dram to worry down, I use the old tumbler. As a nod to the past

[kerny]

Originally Posted by willk

As a sidebar to Bigmuz'z Whisky Thread - anyone care to share their glassware preferences?

I tend to use different glasses, I think depending on my humour, not the whisky or the situation. For years (before I settled ) I used a very scruffy old Italian tumbler that I found in a flat. Later there were several lead crystal "whiskey glasses" that came free with petrol. I have a Tall Ships 1988 glass that I rather like (good weight and fits my hand/face). I, um, came into possession of a suite of rather tasty Arne Jacobsen glasses that St Catherine's College (Oxford) are probably still looking for - very nice indeed, perfect for whisky worrying nights with company.

Every now and then, when I have a rough dram to worry down, I use the old tumbler. As a nod to the past

ee by gum, you do ave a way with words willk

[willk]

I know this should be over on the Christmas List Thread, but this is where the Knowledge is. Mrs willk is once again getting me a couple of bottles from the Whisky Exchange for Christmas. I've requested an Ardbeg Uigeadail and there's room for one more in the box. I can now get my old favourite Caol Isla here, and Auchentoshan, so does anyone have a different suggestion? Something different with a bit of individual character...

[kerny]

Originally Posted by willk

I know this should be over on the Christmas List Thread, but this is where the Knowledge is. Mrs willk is once again getting me a couple of bottles from the Whisky Exchange for Christmas. I've requested an Ardbeg Uigeadail and there's room for one more in the box. I can now get my old favourite Caol Isla here, and Auchentoshan, so does anyone have a different suggestion? Something different with a bit of individual character...

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[jambo]

Originally Posted by willk

I know this should be over on the Christmas List Thread, but this is where the Knowledge is. Mrs willk is once again getting me a couple of bottles from the Whisky Exchange for Christmas. I've requested an Ardbeg Uigeadail and there's room for one more in the box. I can now get my old favourite Caol Isla here, and Auchentoshan, so does anyone have a different suggestion? Something different with a bit of individual character...

Have you tried Singleton? very nice!!

[Bigmuz7]

I have a few up my sleeve , an aged Glenburgie for one and some others including japs but they're not your usual fire and brimstone stuff .. What had you in mind ?

[Siochair]

Originally Posted by willk

I know this should be over on the Christmas List Thread, but this is where the Knowledge is. Mrs willk is once again getting me a couple of bottles from the Whisky Exchange for Christmas. I've requested an Ardbeg Uigeadail and there's room for one more in the box. I can now get my old favourite Caol Isla here, and Auchentoshan, so does anyone have a different suggestion? Something different with a bit of individual character...

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[Dan Gurney]

Originally Posted by willk

As a sidebar to Bigmuz'z Whisky Thread - anyone care to share their glassware preferences?

Glassware vitally important for alcohol consumption, as is good quality ice. For sipping spirits (whisky, good bourbon or rum) a heavy base for stability and a dished bottom to ensure that even small amounts of spirit are gathered together. I have a pair of Habitat tumblers of which I'm rather fond, though if I'm honest the base is rather too heavy for comfort.