I drink GlenLivet, both 10 and 15 year versions and like it very much (15 is better than 10). I decided to try another brand called Talisker (10 year more expensive than Glenlivet 10 and it was in a nice blue box). It was so awful I nearly spit it out. Made by the sea it says. I can quite imagine it was made out of sea water. Anyone else like that and what's a good Scotch to drink besides GlenLivet? I want to broaden my horizons.
Tallisker, on the isle of Skye. Been there, sampled and bought the produce. Very nice it is too. Shame on you for disrespecting our plonk! :mfr_lol:
You know it smells like Scotch with some sort of after taste that's God awful... I really wanted to like it considering how much I spent on it. Maybe I'll just have to drink more of it in one sitting and it will grow on me.
Quote from: virginiajim on May 26, 2016, 09:51:43 PM
You know it smells like Scotch with some sort of after taste that's God awful... I really wanted to like it considering how much I spent on it. Maybe I'll just have to drink more of it in one sitting and it will grow on me.
Either that or you'll get to a point where you just don't care what it tastes like!
I'm currently sampling Cardhu gold reserve, and very nice it is too! Rich and mellow, with warm notes of baked apple and toffee.... it says on the box.... I just think it tastes nice!
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I prefer the peaty single malts, Jura being a big favourite, but I'm not really a Whiskey drinker.
Gimme a nice Pastis and I'm happy.
Bushmills black is a nice Irish
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Did somebody say pasties? Mmm
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https://cdn4.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/knockando/knockando-12-year-old-1999-whisky.jpg?ss=2.0
Sounds like you need to avoid the island malts and those that are the smokie peaty ones.
I like Knockando but try any of the speyside and lowland malts
Try this guide.........
http://www2.malts.com/index.php/en_gb/Choosing-Whisky/A-World-of-Flavour/The-Single-Malt-Whisky-Flavour-Map
I have tried inchgower single malt very very nice.
A bit pricey though :yes:
I've said it before Jim, this is the only Whiskey (note the spelling ) for me, hopefully you will be able to source it in the States.
http://www.bushmills.com/whiskey/
I'll have to see if they have it over here.
Triple blending makes for a smooth drink, the only thing you will need to add ......is another :mfr_lol:
That's the way I like it....straight up. If you have to mix it with something else......what's the point?
Best whisky I ever tasted was Japanese
I do like Saki.
Typically Japanese, they are now making some of the best malts in the world.....just like their motorcycles....oh yes and their cars, where did we go wrong :mfr_lol:
Quote from: iamkwackers on May 27, 2016, 07:42:28 PM
Typically Japanese, they are now making some of the best malts in the world.....just like their motorcycles....oh yes and their cars, where did we go wrong :mfr_lol:
poor management and nepotism
Quote from: PRD on May 27, 2016, 08:03:09 PM
poor management and nepotism
What whisky would be the equivalent of an Austin Allegro :eek: :eek:
Quote from: Charlie747 on May 28, 2016, 03:18:33 AM
What whisky would be the equivalent of an Austin Allegro :eek: :eek:
Bells I'd suggest (Allegro) - paint stripper of a drink - yuk !!!
Dalmore is nice - esp the 18 yr one
Quote from: UncleBigBad on May 28, 2016, 06:05:30 AM
Bells I'd suggest (Allegro) - paint stripper of a drink - yuk !!!
Dalmore is nice - esp the 18 yr one
:mfr_lol:
I'm not into blended whisky............but single malts are like nectar of the gods once you find a few that you like .................hence trying to have a couple of different bottles in the drinks cupboard to fit the mood of the moment :yes:
Boomers tastes (from what he's said earlier)are the other end of the taste scale to mine which is the beauty of the drink that it can be so different. I find I can handle that dark peaty iodine after taste once I've consumed 5 or 6 glasses and don't really care any more :mfr_lol:
Yet the lighter malts proved such contrast to the rich rhumbustness of the isle malts.
True whisky magic :punk:
I'm rather partial to a pint of fosters. The Amber nectar.
Quote from: PRD on May 28, 2016, 11:44:21 AM
I'm rather partial to a pint of fosters. The Amber nectar.
:taz: Lager Lout Alert! :taz:
Quote from: Boomer on May 28, 2016, 01:11:52 PM
:taz: Lager Lout Alert! :taz:
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: PRD on May 28, 2016, 11:44:21 AM
I'm rather partial to a pint of fosters. The Amber nectar.
That's beer you twit! This is a Scotch thread!
:agree:, but have you seen the price of the best Japanese malts ? you could put an awful lot of Sparkles and Farkles on the GTR....or the K16 if you are on the dark side :mfr_lol:
They all taste the same once you add a nice dollop of coke ............................. (runs for cover)
Richard
Quote from: Richard on May 29, 2016, 12:54:35 PM
They all taste the same once you add a nice dollop of coke ............................. (runs for cover)
Richard
dreadful unacceptable behaviour :whistling:
Red card for Richard
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Quote from: virginiajim on May 28, 2016, 10:25:14 PM
That's beer you twit! This is a Scotch thread!
oh well. I prefer beer!
I can usually stomach anything with alcohol except for Gin. Got overdosed on it during my early 20's. I blame it all on my father-in-law.
Quote from: virginiajim on May 29, 2016, 03:46:18 PM
I can usually stomach anything with alcohol except for Gin. Got overdosed on it during my early 20's. I blame it all on my father-in-law.
Isn't Gin better known as mothers ruin :yes:
Time for more Scotch.... Someone has to drink it, might as well be me. I'm starting to like this new brand.
Time for a change up.... On to Vodka martinis. Tropical storm hitting us now...
Quote from: Richard on May 29, 2016, 12:54:35 PM
They all taste the same once you add a nice dollop of coke ............................. (runs for cover)
Richard
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: virginiajim on May 29, 2016, 03:46:18 PM
I can usually stomach anything with alcohol except for Gin. Got overdosed on it during my early 20's. I blame it all on my father-in-law.
You wait till we take you to a make yer own gin trip :mfr_lol:
Love G&T ...............best served by the pint 🍺
Gin <shudder>
One night in 1979 we ran out of mixers so I actually tried Gin and Milk. Just,...... NO!!!
Was sick for 2 days and every heave reeked of Gin.
To be fair I was :censored: slaughtered before we even started on the Gin. :wacko: :punk: :banana:
To me Gin and vomit are now inextricably linked.
Once drank a litre of Pastis in one evening and the sick was almost pleasant. :oops: :punk:
Yes, I have since learned my limits and rarely drink much these days. :surrender:
:mfr_lol:
Vodka and milk :yes: So Gin and milk ................understand your thought process on this one. The raw milk would make me reach .........just makes me want to puke...........they used to try and force me to drink it at school :no:
Milk and any form of alcohol makes me shudder.. It's unnatural and should be outlawed.
Quote from: virginiajim on May 31, 2016, 11:46:27 AM
Milk and any form of alcohol makes me shudder.. It's unnatural and should be outlawed.
Same applies for tea with milk (now just sit back and wait for the British to go berserk ;-))
Quote from: estrenuo on May 31, 2016, 12:05:18 PM
Same applies for tea with milk (now just sit back and wait for the British to go berserk ;-))
:shocked: :nono:
Drink my earl & lady grey black along with my coffee.
Milk is best as good cheese or ice cream :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Charlie747 on May 31, 2016, 07:41:43 PM
Drink my earl & lady grey black along with my coffee.
Milk is best as good cheese or ice cream :mfr_lol:
Charlie are you saying you like cheese in your Earl Grey :mfr_lol:
Joke, Young lad sees a bloke pushing a wheelbarrow full of horse :shit: down the road, he says "where are you going with that mister" bloke replies "I'm going to put it my rhubarb", young lad says, "blimey we have custard on ours" :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Now that's bad......really bad :mfr_lol:
Hope yer going to practice before the weekend :yes:
Quote from: estrenuo on May 31, 2016, 12:05:18 PM
Same applies for tea with milk (now just sit back and wait for the British to go berserk ;-))
aaaagh!
Glen Moray Single Speyside Malt on special offer at Morrisons...£20 a bottle...worth a try :yes: :yes:
Off topic a bit...speaking as a simple man who's tried just about everything in my long life-Real Ale Rules, along with Scrumpy Cider. Keep your 'shorts'. :smiley:
Quote from: Longtom on June 01, 2016, 10:58:43 AM
Off topic a bit...speaking as a simple man who's tried just about everything in my long life-Real Ale Rules, along with Scrumpy Cider. Keep your 'shorts'. :smiley:
There surely is a time and a place for everything, and once you have had your fill of Ale or Cider, what better than a nice single malt... :sweet:
Quote from: Longtom on June 01, 2016, 10:58:43 AM
Off topic a bit...speaking as a simple man who's tried just about everything in my long life-Real Ale Rules, along with Scrumpy Cider. Keep your 'shorts'. :smiley:
Will we see you up the road Friday night of Saturday for a chat or ride out ?
Quote from: Charlie747 on June 01, 2016, 08:39:32 PM
Will we see you up the road Friday night of Saturday for a chat or ride out ?
Good point, Well made... :mfr_lol:
Hi Charlie,
I only discovered that I am free at the weekend a day or so ago, but I thought it might be a bit late in the day or cheeky to put myself down for coming along. That said, it would be nice to meet some of you guys and on reflection I will show up for a chat or a ride out.
Quote from: iamkwackers on June 01, 2016, 07:43:40 PM
There surely is a time and a place for everything, and once you have had your fill of Ale or Cider, what better than a nice single malt... :sweet:
Good point well made... :mfr_lol:
Er, I need to apologise for not being very good with putting stuff on boards and I messed up the above quotes, still, if you concentrate it makes sense (sort of) :listencarefully: :embarrassed:
:mfr_lol:
The team will make you welcome and I believe The Belfry has its own mini cab to run you home after the ale 🍻🍻🍻🍻👍😃
Quote from: iamkwackers on June 01, 2016, 07:43:40 PM
There surely is a time and a place for everything, and once you have had your fill of Ale or Cider, what better than a nice single malt... :sweet:
Even whilst wearing 'shorts' :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Longtom on June 02, 2016, 06:39:14 PM
Er, I need to apologise for not being very good with putting stuff on boards and I messed up the above quotes, still, if you concentrate it makes sense (sort of) :listencarefully: :embarrassed:
Sorry, my concentration skills are woefully inadequate since about 30 years ago.
Quote from: PRD on May 28, 2016, 11:44:21 AM
I'm rather partial to a pint of fosters. The Amber nectar.
I feel I should point out at this point Fosters is not beer, it's a brand of crappy, gassy yellow stuff........
Quote from: Mikey on June 05, 2016, 10:02:48 PM
I feel I should point out at this point Fosters is not beer, it's a brand of crappy, gassy yellow stuff........
lovely though is it not
Quote from: PRD on June 05, 2016, 10:17:12 PM
lovely though is it not
:agree:
After a long day in the saddle, working in the garden or manning the BBQ not really a lot that can beat a good cold one for refreshment, be the amber larger or cider (or a combination if you so wish! :rolleyes: ).
Just like bikes, every drink has the right time and place and has to be enjoyed in it's own way!
Of course, apart from ........................................ :whistling:
Quote from: PRD on June 05, 2016, 10:17:12 PM
lovely though is it not
You cannot be serious!!!! If it wasn't for your bike I'd say you haven't got any taste
Sadly, it's been pointed out that my stomach is getting overly large so I've decided to go on a diet. I will only drink beer on the weekends instead of during the week and Scotch Monday thru Friday. Scotch has about 65 calories per serving verses beer that has twice or more calories. Wish me luck. I call this the Scotch diet.
Quote from: virginiajim on June 27, 2016, 10:20:48 PM
Sadly, it's come to my attention that my stomach is getting overly large so I've decided to go on a diet. I will only drink beer on the weekends instead of during the week and Scotch Monday thru Friday. Scotch has about 65 calories per serving verses beer that has twice or more calories. Wish me luck. I call this the Scotch diet.
time then to hop on the scales Jim, and thenweigh yourself again after each week.
Oh BTW, make sure your stock of Scotch is plentiful :mfr_lol:
I've hopped once today and didn't like what I saw..
Try your whisky with a jar of pickled eggs.............
Natural weight loss will follow :whistling:
Quote from: virginiajim on June 27, 2016, 10:34:07 PM
I've hopped once today and didn't like what I saw..
another benefit will be improved mpg :clap:
It was easier removing the stock muffler and adding an Area P for weight loss than a diet, I fear.
Wouldn't a Scotch diet also include a generous portion of haggis?
No.
Quote from: gpink on June 27, 2016, 11:18:41 PM
Wouldn't a Scotch diet also include a generous portion of haggis?
A man after my own heart Gary :punk:
Don't forget the taties & neps 🍴
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The whole point of my Scotch diet is to lose weight, you silly man, you. This increases it substantially, unfortunately.
Well, I started off about 222 this past Sunday and am now down to 216 which seems a bit drastic for stopping drinking beer on the weekdays. I have cut down my food intake and carbs as well, but 6 pounds in less than a week? I have one nice glass of Scotch every night.
Weight loss resulting from dieting often sees a larger initial loss Jim, after about two years the loss will probably have slowed down to about a pound...................every 6 months
Don't worry, before too long you will be like a racing snake :mfr_lol:
When I first got married I was 160lbs.. It expanded from there.