Jump to content

Whisky connoisseurs, please could you advise me...


Recommended Posts

For general interest:


Wines and Spirits Awards - Scotch


Wines and Spirits Awards - Irish Whiskey


And guess what - the one I am working my way through at the moment won an award! I will drink it more sensibly from now on.


The IWSC Trophy

For Single Malt Scotch Whisky 15 Years and Under

Awarded to

Chivas Brothers

For

Strathisla 12 Year Old


---

???? Wrote:

-------------------------------------------------------

> Mick Mac's entry to work tune


Ha ha...love it...


But seriously, that was you Mick Mac I spied going to work then...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql4ay8NGhw8&feature=fvw



*ducks*

It amazes me how many people will consider you to be an expert by the virtue of being Scottish. The truth is that lots of my countrymen know jack about it - which is why Glenmorangie is the top seller (not a bad dram by any means but...).


It's all personal taste but I'm with BN5 on the Highland Park - a fine dram. If you like them smoother then the Balvenie range and Dalwhinnie always go down well. Get into Islay for the peaty ones - Ardbeg or Laphroig is still hard to beat on a cold day from the hip flask.


As it happens I'm organising a whisky tasting wit at Vinopolis , London Bridge in February. It's a chance to try a range of unusual bottles with expert Duncan, learn a bit, have a laugh and to eat cheese. Lots of it. Last time we had some amazing stuff - including a bottle of 1966 Glen Albyn (which I then bought). Apart from that specific year it's rather nice. And now in the Fellbrigg vaults for a special occasion..

Thanks for the tips everyone, I ended up buying the Lagavulin from Boss Man. My mates 40th birthday present now consists of whisky, cigars, slippers, a packet of Werthers originals, an energy drink and a copy of 40+ (from the top shelf of Londis). Should keep him both comfy and busy for a while.

MrBen Wrote:

-------------------------------------------------------


>

> As it happens I'm organising a whisky tasting wit

> at Vinopolis , London Bridge in February. It's a

> chance to try a range of unusual bottles with

> expert Duncan, learn a bit, have a laugh and to

> eat cheese. Lots of it. Last time we had some

> amazing stuff - including a bottle of 1966 Glen

> Albyn (which I then bought).


I have a 1967 bottle of Strathisla which I got for my 40th and I still have a dribble left. The same mate bought me a 30 year old Glenfarclas for my 30th and I suspect he is secretly hoping I don't make it to 50 otherwise he'll be seriously out of pocket.

It's a free bet on my part...and I know where he lives



Anyway...since the bottle's been in existance England have actually made 2 world Cup semis (including '66) and a Euro one soooo in betting terms the values with me and thus possibly the whisky

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Latest Discussions

    • what type of car was it, if they are in demand, might be helpful info.
    • Which has, unfortunately, closed. Au Ciel is much better than Gail's. Big bakery in the parade of shops near Rocca in Dulwich Village with all the seats outside - you can't miss it. Normally a big queue outside at weekends with walkers and cyclists topping up on carbs and coffee!
    • Hi, just to say there was an attempted car theft at the FH end of Underhill over Friday night. Without wanting to go into all the detail, they were pretty adamant and took a great deal of time to (try) take the car. The police came within minutes, and drove around etc.. The police said the car was in demand at the moment. I don’t know if that was brand or model. notwithstanding what the police said, all car owners should be vigilant and neighbours. These thieves were interrupted twice by neighbours, but the thieves came back etc and the neighbours didn’t put 2+2 together as to what was happening to the car. The thieves were two guys, on the cctv it looked like they were wearing grey, but it may have been black (cctv can look odd at night). My neighbours said they were black. They had a bag with them, no doubt carrying tools and they may have been dropped off by a car, that is being investigated.  Take care!!
    • Chain of cafe.. upmarket. One in village.. Been there for at least 3 years. On same side of street as detached houses, one which usually opens her garden for charity. No not burgers, sarnies and cakes, coffee, bread.. eat in or take away..  Further down from pub, same side and between pub and Dulwich Picture Gallery…
Home
Events
Sign In

Sign In



Or sign in with one of these services

Search
×
    Search In
×
×
  • Create New...