Whisky / Whiskey
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Halfway through a bottle of Octomore 07.1
This is a ridiculously heavily peated whisky (208ppm)
Despite the crazy amount of peat it's still very drinkable. Worth trying once but I doubt I'd buy again.. Ardbeg Corryvreckan has a massive taste too but is more balanced and cheaper
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The Chivas pop up blending bar is on again and this time I got a ticket.
A nice time tasting different elements of malts and grains with some explanation and guidance then some time to make your own blend up, bottle it and take it home.
I think mine has turned out ok but need to let the tastebuds settle for a couple of days now before sampling again. -
I got given a few single malts for my 40th from people i thought knew me.
But, one of them is fucking beautiful and i am smoking it back.
It's called Auchentoshan and it's fucking tasty and may not last the day
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Trying out some Macallan Select Oak. Aged in, would you believe it, oak casks. The result is a very smooth drop with a hint of almost vanilla to it. Really good but probably not a session scotch as it has a bit too much going on to be your go to snifter.
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@catogrande this one I am drinking has a bit of vanilla and some citrus. And is as smooth as the skin of a 20 year old girl. Very drinkable even for a whisky novice like me
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@mariner4life Are you drinking it neat? I ask as I used to drink my scotch that way but was converted to adding just a tiny drop of water. It's fascinating to compare the stuff neat and then with a splash. Makes a significant difference.
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@mariner4life said in Whisky / Whiskey:
@catogrande this one I am drinking has a bit of vanilla and some citrus. And is as smooth as the skin of a 20 year old girl. Very drinkable even for a whisky novice like me
Are we talking underboob smooth or foot sole?
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@mariner4life said in Whisky / Whiskey:
I got given a few single malts for my 40th from people i thought knew me.
But, one of them is fucking beautiful and i am smoking it back.
It's called Auchentoshan and it's fucking tasty and may not last the day
By chance I bought that on Xmas Eve to take to my aunt and uncle's place on Waiheke later today. They're providing the cigars.
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Of for a quick trip to the snow over the next few days and have filled the hip flasks with Jura 'Diurach's Own' and Macallan Gold.
May spot an extra in duty free on the way out. Haven't had Auchentoshen for a long time. Will have a look. Although for sheer drinkability I can't go past that Jamesons matured in craft stout barrels and duty free is the best place to find it as well. -
@catogrande said in Whisky / Whiskey:
@mariner4life Are you drinking it neat? I ask as I used to drink my scotch that way but was converted to adding just a tiny drop of water. It's fascinating to compare the stuff neat and then with a splash. Makes a significant difference.
ice. which, in 32 degree temps, quickly becomes that splash of water we are talking about.
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@majorrage said in Whisky / Whiskey:
Just completed a few days in Scotland with my family and old man whose a whisky nut.
Two full days in Islay. Outstanding time and here’s my purse from the trip:
That looks like a load of shite. I'll take it off your hands for a 20.
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@crucial said in Whisky / Whiskey:
@majorrage said in Whisky / Whiskey:
Just completed a few days in Scotland with my family and old man whose a whisky nut.
Two full days in Islay. Outstanding time and here’s my purse from the trip:
That looks like a load of shite. I'll take it off your hands for a 20.
Philistine.
All chosen after visits from each distillery.
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@majorrage said in Whisky / Whiskey:
@crucial said in Whisky / Whiskey:
@majorrage said in Whisky / Whiskey:
Just completed a few days in Scotland with my family and old man whose a whisky nut.
Two full days in Islay. Outstanding time and here’s my purse from the trip:
That looks like a load of shite. I'll take it off your hands for a 20.
Philistine.
All chosen after visits from each distillery.
- Best offer.
I will find a way of disposal.
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@MajorRage
Just spent this Friday evening at a bar with a little over 200 wikkies.. (down to about 140 if you ignore the bourbons and irish... which you should, and I did)- tried that Kilchoman you've got there... yeah, tasty. All the others... tried them before, and yep, that's a fucking nice little island I need to visit.
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@kruse said in Whisky / Whiskey:
@MajorRage
Just spent this Friday evening at a bar with a little over 200 wikkies.. (down to about 140 if you ignore the bourbons and irish... which you should, and I did)- tried that Kilchoman you've got there... yeah, tasty. All the others... tried them before, and yep, that's a fucking nice little island I need to visit.
Milroys in Greek Street? That place is a wallet killer.
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@crucial said in Whisky / Whiskey:
@kruse said in Whisky / Whiskey:
@MajorRage
Just spent this Friday evening at a bar with a little over 200 wikkies.. (down to about 140 if you ignore the bourbons and irish... which you should, and I did)- tried that Kilchoman you've got there... yeah, tasty. All the others... tried them before, and yep, that's a fucking nice little island I need to visit.
Milroys in Greek Street? That place is a wallet killer.
Lord Wargrave - Marylebone area
