The Whisky Thread
Dec 1st 2017, 1:15 pm
#17
Lowering the tone
Thread Starter
Joined: Mar 2007
Location: Here and there
Posts: 7,347
Re: The Whisky Thread
Rye and ginger ale or 7up is ok, Scotch and pop seems a bit weird (ditto Irish).
I briefly considered walking to work and drinking whisky throughout the day, then rejected it. I blame Jingsamichty and his encouragement for even considering it, and the weight of my tools and laptop for not doing it.
I briefly considered walking to work and drinking whisky throughout the day, then rejected it. I blame Jingsamichty and his encouragement for even considering it, and the weight of my tools and laptop for not doing it.
Dec 1st 2017, 1:25 pm
#18
Professional Cat herder
Joined: Apr 2007
Location: TORONTO- yay!!!
Posts: 5,707
Re: The Whisky Thread
Had some awesome whiskeys when in Tokyo.
Seem to recall that Hibiki was a favourite
Seem to recall that Hibiki was a favourite
Dec 1st 2017, 1:33 pm
#19
Magnificently Withering
Joined: Jan 2007
Location: Oakville, ON
Posts: 6,891
Re: The Whisky Thread
yesterday evening's tipple ended up being a Glenfarclas. Fancied a straightforward highland malt rather than anything too smoky or peaty.
Dec 1st 2017, 1:40 pm
#20
Lowering the tone
Thread Starter
Joined: Mar 2007
Location: Here and there
Posts: 7,347
Re: The Whisky Thread
At the risk of being hung for treason, I'm going to recommend that everyone tries Yamazaki 12 year old from Japan. Absolutely wonderful stuff.
I live just 4 miles from the St. George's Distillery in Norfolk, they make some really interesting whisky there, all bottled by hand. The head distiller is a Scot though and most of the barley is sourced from and malted in Scotland, so that probably explains why it's good
In downtime between whisky runs they make gin for Marks & Spencer.
I live just 4 miles from the St. George's Distillery in Norfolk, they make some really interesting whisky there, all bottled by hand. The head distiller is a Scot though and most of the barley is sourced from and malted in Scotland, so that probably explains why it's good
In downtime between whisky runs they make gin for Marks & Spencer.
Dec 1st 2017, 2:00 pm
#21
Professional Cat herder
Joined: Apr 2007
Location: TORONTO- yay!!!
Posts: 5,707
Re: The Whisky Thread
Japanese whiskeys are winning a LOT of international awards.
we found a store in Tokyo that allowed you to sample them.
it was a fun night
we found a store in Tokyo that allowed you to sample them.
it was a fun night
Dec 1st 2017, 2:16 pm
#22
Yo
Joined: Nov 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 24,474
Re: The Whisky Thread
Japan takes its whiskey seriously, and does produce some very nice blends. I think Suntory even owns Bowmore now.
This cold weather winter is certainly conducive to a dram or two.
This cold weather winter is certainly conducive to a dram or two.
Dec 1st 2017, 3:38 pm
#23
Forum Regular
Joined: May 2016
Location: Munich, Germany
Posts: 189
Re: The Whisky Thread
I had a couple of pleasant nights in Edinburgh this week, introducing two Germans to a few single malts (incl. Balvenie DW, Dalwhinnie and Talisker).
Personally, a Highland Park takes a lot of beating, although as someone mentioned above, the few Japanese whiskies I have tried have all been superb with a very complex taste but very smooth.
With approx 12 months to go before we head to Canada and assuming I can only bring in one litre per person duty free, I am in the unfortunate position of having to drink a lot of whisky during 2018 to empty the cellar.
I hadn't really considered which whisky I would fill my allowance with - I might need a while to consider this important question. Any recommendations welcome.
Personally, a Highland Park takes a lot of beating, although as someone mentioned above, the few Japanese whiskies I have tried have all been superb with a very complex taste but very smooth.
With approx 12 months to go before we head to Canada and assuming I can only bring in one litre per person duty free, I am in the unfortunate position of having to drink a lot of whisky during 2018 to empty the cellar.
I hadn't really considered which whisky I would fill my allowance with - I might need a while to consider this important question. Any recommendations welcome.
Dec 1st 2017, 4:02 pm
#24
Yo
Joined: Nov 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 24,474
Re: The Whisky Thread
I had a couple of pleasant nights in Edinburgh this week, introducing two Germans to a few single malts (incl. Balvenie DW, Dalwhinnie and Talisker).
Personally, a Highland Park takes a lot of beating, although as someone mentioned above, the few Japanese whiskies I have tried have all been superb with a very complex taste but very smooth.
With approx 12 months to go before we head to Canada and assuming I can only bring in one litre per person duty free, I am in the unfortunate position of having to drink a lot of whisky during 2018 to empty the cellar.
I hadn't really considered which whisky I would fill my allowance with - I might need a while to consider this important question. Any recommendations welcome.
Personally, a Highland Park takes a lot of beating, although as someone mentioned above, the few Japanese whiskies I have tried have all been superb with a very complex taste but very smooth.
With approx 12 months to go before we head to Canada and assuming I can only bring in one litre per person duty free, I am in the unfortunate position of having to drink a lot of whisky during 2018 to empty the cellar.
I hadn't really considered which whisky I would fill my allowance with - I might need a while to consider this important question. Any recommendations welcome.
How many are in your cellar?
Dec 1st 2017, 5:08 pm
#25
Forum Regular
Joined: May 2016
Location: Munich, Germany
Posts: 189
Re: The Whisky Thread
Dalmore 12 half full
Glenlivet 15 full
Glenlivet 18 half full
Highland Park 12 half full
Glenfiddich 15 full
Soon to be another £25 Highland Park!
So quite achievable over 12 months.
What's your tipple Shard?
Dec 1st 2017, 5:22 pm
#26
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,113
Re: The Whisky Thread
Laphroaig is one of my favourites, was just talking about it last night as a friend of mine is about to open his own distillery business in town. I enjoy Laphroaig as its not over the top peaty, its more balanced than some peaty whiskeys out there.
Oban is another of my favourites, I actually did a tour of their distillery some years back.
As most say on here, I drink it neat and gently sip it, great end of the night drink. I only drink single malt Scotch, I have never found a blended Scotch whiskey that I have liked....
As for Canadian rye whisky I like 40 creek.....I drink that with coke.
Dec 1st 2017, 6:32 pm
#28
Lowering the tone
Thread Starter
Joined: Mar 2007
Location: Here and there
Posts: 7,347
Re: The Whisky Thread
I had a couple of pleasant nights in Edinburgh this week, introducing two Germans to a few single malts (incl. Balvenie DW, Dalwhinnie and Talisker).
Personally, a Highland Park takes a lot of beating, although as someone mentioned above, the few Japanese whiskies I have tried have all been superb with a very complex taste but very smooth.
With approx 12 months to go before we head to Canada and assuming I can only bring in one litre per person duty free, I am in the unfortunate position of having to drink a lot of whisky during 2018 to empty the cellar.
I hadn't really considered which whisky I would fill my allowance with - I might need a while to consider this important question. Any recommendations welcome.
Personally, a Highland Park takes a lot of beating, although as someone mentioned above, the few Japanese whiskies I have tried have all been superb with a very complex taste but very smooth.
With approx 12 months to go before we head to Canada and assuming I can only bring in one litre per person duty free, I am in the unfortunate position of having to drink a lot of whisky during 2018 to empty the cellar.
I hadn't really considered which whisky I would fill my allowance with - I might need a while to consider this important question. Any recommendations welcome.
Dec 1st 2017, 6:32 pm
#29
Forum Regular
Joined: Jul 2004
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Posts: 228
Re: The Whisky Thread
On a recent holiday trip to Taiwan this summer, I got a bottle of the locally produced single malt Kavalan. That is/was surprisingly good stuff.
Dec 1st 2017, 6:32 pm
#30
Forum Regular
Joined: May 2016
Location: Munich, Germany
Posts: 189
Re: The Whisky Thread
Laphroaig is one of my favourites, was just talking about it last night as a friend of mine is about to open his own distillery business in town. I enjoy Laphroaig as its not over the top peaty, its more balanced than some peaty whiskeys out there.
Oban is another of my favourites, I actually did a tour of their distillery some years back.
As most say on here, I drink it neat and gently sip it, great end of the night drink. I only drink single malt Scotch, I have never found a blended Scotch whiskey that I have liked....
As for Canadian rye whisky I like 40 creek.....I drink that with coke.
Oban is another of my favourites, I actually did a tour of their distillery some years back.
As most say on here, I drink it neat and gently sip it, great end of the night drink. I only drink single malt Scotch, I have never found a blended Scotch whiskey that I have liked....
As for Canadian rye whisky I like 40 creek.....I drink that with coke.