A question for you. Brother in law has decided to become a Whiskey drinker. I need some knowledge......
So what is a single malt ? You blokes speak of a Nice Single Malt.
What is the best Whiskey. What other facts can you throw my way?
Thanks in advance :onya:
I give you all I got: If you drink to much of any whiskey you get terribly drunk. No headache though from a good one :cheers:
Ahhhh a man after me own'art!
I am an Irish delicious Jameson man to the core - been there and have the taster certificate!
The only other one is Glenmorangie but will tolerate a Glenlivet Nàdurra - or if the wallet will allow a single cask.
Remember! the old saying never drink whisky without water and never drink water without whisky. You only need a dash to release the olefins and hence the smoothness! As the water is added, the ethanol spreads uniformly, allowing more of the guaiacol to reach the surface and hence the aroma. The strange behaviour of alcohol in water to the benefit of the connoisseur. Remember! never put ice in your tibble as it locks up the flavours.
Mmmmm ... me think I'll have a tibble!! the sun is over the yard somewhere!
He'll be missing out if he's only drinking whiskey. Whisky on the other hand. :stir: :lol:
Quote from: Monarchjock on Friday, 30 March 2018, 09:20 AM
He'll be missing out if he's only drinking whiskey. Whisky on the other hand. :stir: :lol:
Have l even spelt it wrong ?? :facepalm:
The thing with Whisky is that all single malts are different depending on where it's made (peaty water/type of fuel used in the malting process) and how it's stored the barrels last liquid (port/clarret/other) and the age of the whisky.
Then after everything down to the person drinking it's personal taste.
I know that's no help but all I can advice is for him to go to a few tastings and try several kinds untill he finds one/some he likes.
:cheers:
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Friday, 30 March 2018, 09:27 AM
Quote from: Monarchjock on Friday, 30 March 2018, 09:20 AM
He'll be missing out if he's only drinking whiskey. Whisky on the other hand. :stir: :lol:
Have l even spelt it wrong ?? :facepalm:
Depends Col. There is Irish and American Whiskey. Then there is Scottish and Canadian Whisky. The real shame is on me for spelling it with a small "w".
Kiwi..
If your friend wins the lottery then point him in this direction..
http://www.waitrosecellar.com/spirit-type/glenfarclas-40-yo-731516
My Father used to really like this.. (Its a blended Whisky but a good one)..
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/chivas-regal-18-year-old-whisky/?utm_content=chivas-regal-18-year-old-whisky¤cyCode=GBP&utm_source=database&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=mom_base_1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt-zGv4yT2gIV5LftCh2OOwO5EAQYASABEgJxAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
S.
Sorry i cant help Kiwi, i drink too much beer to have any space left for whisky. Only one i know is Glenfiddich, my mate left 1/2 bottle here, couldnt let it go to waste. Not sure how it rates but rated highly with me. My only spirit drink in 25 yrs.
I drink Laphroiag which is a very peaty single malt :drool: and has a very medicinal taste infact during prohibition in the states it was the only scotch exported to America as a medicine and was only available from a doctor ( who says scotch is not good for ya ! ).
I also realy enjoy the japanese whisky the yamasaki is a very sweet smooth whisky and very very easy to drink :cheers:
Shanered, sounds like a motorbike, are you sure you werent reading a bike mag during those easy to drinks😂
Kiwifruit.... that's like asking "how long is a piece of string?"
All the answers so far are right... but as they say...one mans tipple is another's poison. I would never put water in my whisky unless it was full cask... hate laphroiag.... love Macallan but has to be 18 or 25 year old... I've tried a few other names but there are hundreds not yet tasted.
Tell your buddy... start with one, try others, and enjoy the journey :onya:
Quote from: Andre on Friday, 30 March 2018, 09:50 AM
Depends Col. There is Irish and American Whiskey. Then there is Scottish and Canadian Whisky. The real shame is on me for spelling it with a small "w".
and there is Welsh whisky :smile2: made from rotting sheep hung for 12 weeks deep in a coal mine :)
:rofl3:
I'm a strong believer in single malt / Non blended.
Been a glennfiddich drinker because I like valleys and I like venison. But seriously it tastes good and is affordable.
I like peaty too and had always been meaning to try laphroaig BUT the description of it as medicine like scares me. For example I HATE southern comfort.
I have 3 half bottles of glennmorangie to try... Each aged in a different type of wine barrel.
Maybe we need a gsx1400 tasting night...
Whisky . . . . . . . just saying :grin:
I prefer Bourbon to Scotch to be honest..Jim Beam or Jack Daniels.
Jack Daniels are getting too greedy though..I can buy 1 litre of Jim Beam White Label for £16...A litre of Jack would be about £35 :rolleyes:
Last week I picked up this little beauty for £20. It's 57% and like drinking industrial alcohol :imrgreen:
You tried Jimmy Black Froudy? My Fav.
OH MY GOD i could talk for hours on this subject.... I go for regular tasting sessions at a shop called 'Hard To Find Whisky' in birmingham.. They also do a range of 'classes' to teach you all about the different kinds... Because i could go on all night, im not going to say more than this:- Try as many as you can.. older is pretty much always better with the odd exception.. You can fundamentally split it into 2 groups bourbon cask and sherry/wine cask, one is fruity one is smoky.. find what road you prefer and follow it but always remember the other exists as there will always be one that suprises you.. Oh and never give up on whisky... there will be one you fall in love with..
Your needing to head north buddy 😲
This topic has been very enlightening.
We enjoyed a gĺass or 3 last night. Interesting to hear some of you going to regular tastings and dont just buy a bottle and throw the cap away.
I shall take far more interest in the future.
Thanks for your comments thus far. :cheers:
You can only appreciate a proper malt for a few glasses then they start to taste the same so a full bottle is just an expensive waste
Better trying different ones to enjoy then switch to a blend for the rest if the time.
:cheers:
Quote from: seth on Saturday, 31 March 2018, 09:43 PM
You can only appreciate a proper malt for a few glasses then they start to taste the same so a full bottle is just an expensive waste
Better trying different ones to enjoy then switch to a blend for the rest if the time.
:cheers:
Totally agree Seth! At 50 quid a bottle (for a 'reasonable' whisky)... a good malt should be savoured...
Quote from: ARH on Saturday, 31 March 2018, 10:17 PM
Quote from: seth on Saturday, 31 March 2018, 09:43 PM
You can only appreciate a proper malt for a few glasses then they start to taste the same so a full bottle is just an expensive waste
Better trying different ones to enjoy then switch to a blend for the rest if the time.
:cheers:
Totally agree Seth! At 50 quid a bottle (for a 'reasonable' whisky)... a good malt should be savoured...
And they say petrol is expensive :whatever:
Quote from: mjgt on Saturday, 31 March 2018, 10:49 PM
Quote from: ARH on Saturday, 31 March 2018, 10:17 PM
Quote from: seth on Saturday, 31 March 2018, 09:43 PM
You can only appreciate a proper malt for a few glasses then they start to taste the same so a full bottle is just an expensive waste
Better trying different ones to enjoy then switch to a blend for the rest if the time.
:cheers:
Totally agree Seth! At 50 quid a bottle (for a 'reasonable' whisky)... a good malt should be savoured...
And they say petrol is expensive :whatever:
I've seen 50 year old Macallan fetching upwards of 25k for a bottle... eye watering money! Some whiskys are very collectable.....
A friend of mine collects rare ones as part of his pension planning as they only go up in value as less of them all the time and they can never be remade .
:cheers:
A workmate who really likes his Scotch was coming home from Edinburgh..At the airport he saw a bottle selling for £16,000..Needles to say he didn't buy it :imrgreen:
Liquid gold......l would never have thought.
But l do get the savour the flavour concept rather than to over indulge.
Some call it "Hump Day", I call it "Whisky Wednesday" and unless I'm visiting friends is the only day of the week I drink alcohol.
My preferred Whisky is Glenfiddich, it seems to have a robust flavour although I normally buy Johnny Walker Black Label as it is well priced and consistent in taste. My most recent purchase is a bottle of Jack Daniels though, just to mix things up a little.
I have tried other more expensive labels but I find the price tag does not always determine the quality or taste.
Came up today
Seth.. you just know someone here is going to ask what Irn Bru is don't you? :whistling:
Irn bru
:google:
made in Scotland from girders
Perfect hangover cure .
:cheers:
Ive tried colecting scotch for my retirment its like putting a steak in front of a dog thats not eatent for two weeks ..... IMPOSIBLE !!!
I was given a very rare 35 year old bottle of ANOC to keep after i milled and suppled the ash that made the bourdroom table at the distillery which was only a mile down the road from the sawmill , needless to say it was gone within a week :drool: :whistling:
Bikes are for riding, whisky is for drinking !