The Whisky / Whiskey thread

[ValeTudoGuy]

In some ways independent bottling can be a punt. In the most basic terms many of them buy barrels when they are young in the hopes of making a profit when the spirit is older.

There is no guarantee but, I tend to think if you stick to an experienced bottler then your in safer hands.

[RobustoClubHavana]

Good offers Asda Balvenie Caribbean Cask ?41
Woodford Reserve down to ?23 ?7 off



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[tommy]

It's on offer in Waitrose too, ?44 I think I paid.

[RobustoClubHavana]

A few 20cl bottles at home

A few half bottles at home

And a few more



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[tommy]

The Whisky / Whiskey thread

Bladnoch is really light. Is it good?

[ValeTudoGuy]

Yeah it's a lovely dram..... Springbank is a great one too.

[RobustoClubHavana]

Bladnoch is really light. Is it good?

Visited the distillery about 10 years ago in the lowlands tasted some great whisky great place


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[tommy]

One for the list.

[tommy]

It's odd, I really didn't like the peaty taste to start with but it's becoming a favourite now. I'm a little scared of buying it though in case it's a bit overpowering for me. The Talisker is nice, I have a drop going now.

[ValeTudoGuy]

Yeah, the peat is a grower. I wasn't much for the heavy stuff at first but before I knew it I loved it.

[RobustoClubHavana]

Picked these up in Asda while on special JB ?15 WR ?23



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[tommy]

I want to try the WR.
Bought a bottle or JW Red Label today after recent talks here. It's actually pretty nice for its price ?18 and no discount. Has a bit of everything in there but quite evenly balanced. I nearly went for the Jura Origin but that was ?25 and I was looking for an every day whisky. I'm intrigued to try the better offerings now, the only big critique I have for the red label is that it's a tad watered down tasting compared to what I cut my teeth on. I'm wondering if bourbon represents better value for money in this regard, eg the cheaper stuff is relatively good.

[tommy]

Another question, sorry. I drink all whisky neat without water or ice and enjoy it that way. Does anyone here take ice or water with it? I haven't tried cask strength but I'm assuming that would be the stuff one adds water too? Personally I doubt I would because I like as much flavour and richness as possible.

[Sgt_Banter]

Yeah, the peat is a grower. I wasn't much for the heavy stuff at first but before I knew it I loved it.

Ditto

[Sgt_Banter]

A few 20cl bottles at home

A few half bottles at home

And a few more



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That is some serious stock. I've got about bottles in the house and the other half is telling me it's too many...