Whisky for Widdo. Part I.

[Puff Scotty]

Dave, what do you make of this? Found myself in a random old pub in farringdon. Got chatting to the barkeep about whisky and he pulled a few bottles of this out.. Sampled a drop and it wasn't great! Methylated spirits sprang to mind.

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St. George's distillery 25mins up the road from me...I've been on the tours..done the samplings, waited for aged...& despite reading dozens of favourable reviews..I still think it's not up to much at all..All marketing & no substance...
Good call on the Meths..don't let aggressive selling sway you...

[senor_robusto]

a great single malt scotch to start off with, IMO, is the bruichladdich 'laddie 10'!! readily available from tescos, ?35!! although it's an islay, it's not peated!!! it's my go to scotch at the moment!!

http://www.ukcigarforums.com/showthread.php?12609-bruichladdich-the-laddie-10

http://www.ukcigarforums.com/showthread.php?10832-bruichladdich-the-laddie-10

alex

[Puff Scotty]

a great single malt scotch to start off with, IMO, is the bruichladdich 'laddie 10'!! readily available from tescos, ?35!! although it's an islay, it's not peated!!! it's my go to scotch at the moment!!

http://www.ukcigarforums.com/showthread.php?12609-bruichladdich-the-laddie-10

http://www.ukcigarforums.com/showthread.php?10832-bruichladdich-the-laddie-10

alex

Patience Alex..patience...I'm starting in Speyside & will get to the island later...I promise..

[senor_robusto]

Patience Alex..patience...I'm starting in Speyside & will get to the island later...I promise..

lol, no worries dave!!! i didn't realise you had an action plan here..... actually, i could be doing with some guidance for scotch outside of islay!! other than the 'laddie bottles i still have in my drinks cabinet (laddie 10, barley 2004 & 2006, an turas mor, pc7 & 8, organic), the only other scotch whiskies i have are ardbeg uigeadail, jura superstition, dalmore gran reserva, glenlivet 12 year old, auchentoshen 3 wood!!!

looking forward to where you're gonna take us mate,

alex

[189Terrace]

Great thread! There really is a HUGE variety when it comes to whisky. The best thing I ever do is have a selection to compare while out at the bars, side by side. Of course this helps when drinking with other whisky drinkers; doesn't look as crazy as hoarding 3-4 drinks... I went on a mini off-season tour in the Highlands last year and highly recommend it if you have the time. Caledonian sleeper train and you're there no problem! Stunning scenery.

[Wid3y]

Dave have picked up the following for a little week away-

Dalmore 12
The Balvenie Double Wood

Will revert soon