Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Thinking of getting the awld fella a Singleton of Dufftown 12-year-old this year. What do you reckon Alex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38819 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Just in case any of you are stumped with what to get me for Christmas, The Balvenie 12 yr old Doublewood would be well received Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Thinking of getting the awld fella a Singleton of Dufftown 12-year-old this year. What do you reckon Alex? Never had it actually but you can't go far wrong with a Speyside malt so I'd imagine it's spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Nice, although Islay isnae my cup of tea. Mind, although I still like a nice whisky I'm more of a brandy man these days. If you make it over for a visit next year, i'll crack open the 1943 Armagnac i was given. It wont be opened before June next year for a very specific reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 https://www.lfw.co.uk/diageo/flavourmap.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I bought our whisky loving friend his xmas pressie a couple of weeks back....Highland Park, I could not believe the price It was 21-65 and that was on offer!! It should have been nearly 28 quid. I hope he enjoys it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I honestly don't think that's expensive for a quality bottle of spirits. And if you bought something equivalent about 15 years ago I bet it would have cost a canny bit more in real terms. Booze is cheap as fuck now. That taste map is good btw Dr. N. I've used it before as a guide for trying new whiskies. And that Singleton is similar to Macallan according to that Macallan is absolutely lush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I honestly don't think that's expensive for a quality bottle of spirits. And if you bought something equivalent about 15 years ago I bet it would have cost a canny bit more in real terms. Booze is cheap as fuck now. That taste map is good btw Dr. N. I've used it before as a guide for trying new whiskies. And that Singleton is similar to Macallan according to that Macallan is absolutely lush. Well I'll take your word for it alex as I dont drink the stuff! I know it was more expensive than the Glenfiditch (sp) that I normally buy him. Still, a pressie is all about giving enjoyment to the people you care about so thats fine with me. Has anyone tried the coffee Baileys yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I honestly don't think that's expensive for a quality bottle of spirits. And if you bought something equivalent about 15 years ago I bet it would have cost a canny bit more in real terms. Booze is cheap as fuck now. That taste map is good btw Dr. N. I've used it before as a guide for trying new whiskies. And that Singleton is similar to Macallan according to that Macallan is absolutely lush. Well I'll take your word for it alex as I dont drink the stuff! I know it was more expensive than the Glenfiditch (sp) that I normally buy him. Still, a pressie is all about giving enjoyment to the people you care about so thats fine with me. Has anyone tried the coffee Baileys yet? It's not when you think about what goes into making, how long it matures for etc. anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Was anyone on here at the Whisky Festival at the Civic on Saturday? (apart from Alex) It was great value, and pretty much everything there was spot on. For the patriots amongst us (Stevie ) The English Whisky company are quite new but do a real nice drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38819 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Nice, although Islay isnae my cup of tea. Mind, although I still like a nice whisky I'm more of a brandy man these days. If you make it over for a visit next year, i'll crack open the 1943 Armagnac i was given. It wont be opened before June next year for a very specific reason . Head wetter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Three Lions Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Been seeing my way through a 25 year old bottle of Glenmorangie the last week, beautiful stuff. Had the equivalent of maybe 6 doubles last night watching Italy not even a hint of a hangover. Best drink in the world bar none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Geordie 1 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Been seeing my way through a 25 year old bottle of Glenmorangie the last week, beautiful stuff. Had the equivalent of maybe 6 doubles last night watching Italy not even a hint of a hangover. Best drink in the world bar none. I find drinks like that don't tend to give me a huge hangover, which is why I try and end a night out on spirits. If I drink beer or wine all night I get a cracking stomach or headache the next day with all the other trimmings of a hangover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Sounds a bit corny but I found after trying various drams at the festival I was almost 'buzzing' rather than pissed. Also, whilst a bit knackered on Sunday morning, I didn't have a hangover. That Glenmorangie sounds nice Stevie. I haven't had a one that old. I'm a big fan of their ones that have been 'finished' in different casks though (port, sherry, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Castell 0 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I just can't drink spirits straight, with the exception of a reasonable vodka. No Tesco value stuff for me, otherwise it'll feel like the channel tunnel is being bored through my head. Jack Daniels without cola is terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I just can't drink spirits straight, with the exception of a reasonable vodka. No Tesco value stuff for me, otherwise it'll feel like the channel tunnel is being bored through my head. Jack Daniels without cola is terrible. A chilled Russian standard vokda with a squirt of fresh lime is gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Three Lions Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I just can't drink spirits straight, with the exception of a reasonable vodka. No Tesco value stuff for me, otherwise it'll feel like the channel tunnel is being bored through my head. Jack Daniels without cola is terrible. A chilled Russian standard vokda with a squirt of fresh lime is gorgeous. Was in the paper the other day the official best vodka on earth is made in Hereford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I just can't drink spirits straight, with the exception of a reasonable vodka. No Tesco value stuff for me, otherwise it'll feel like the channel tunnel is being bored through my head. Jack Daniels without cola is terrible. Jack Daniels is terrible, with or without the coke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Sounds a bit corny but I found after trying various drams at the festival I was almost 'buzzing' rather than pissed. Also, whilst a bit knackered on Sunday morning, I didn't have a hangover. That Glenmorangie sounds nice Stevie. I haven't had a one that old. I'm a big fan of their ones that have been 'finished' in different casks though (port, sherry, etc.) The Sonnalta and the Quinta Ruban are both lovely, actually all of them we had at that tasting were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Castell 0 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I just can't drink spirits straight, with the exception of a reasonable vodka. No Tesco value stuff for me, otherwise it'll feel like the channel tunnel is being bored through my head. Jack Daniels without cola is terrible. Jack Daniels is terrible, with or without the coke. I disagree. I like whiskey/bourbon (sp?) and coke, but obviously a fancy brand like Glenlivet or the other ones beginning with 'Glen' would be a waste. As far as I'm concerned, JD/Jim Beam/Jameson's are made to be mixed, whilst the expensive stuff is to be on its own, and drunk by those who like fine whiskey. Personally, I cannot drink the stuff on its own at all. Its nearly as badas gin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13881 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I love gin! Sloe gin is good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38819 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) Planning on making blackberry gin in time for Christmas, (as I can't be arsed schlepping around hunting out sloes) Edited June 15, 2010 by Monkeys Fist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentAxeman 82 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Sloe gin is good too. aye, you wont find any disagreements from me with that statement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Wrong thread, chaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob toonpants 3606 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 You cant beat a wee nip My faves being Thats Protestant whisky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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