Inverted 1,776 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 As a Scot I feel I should know more but I dont, but I enjoy drinking it. My first real experience of drinking whisky straight was a bottle of Dewar's White Label Blend I brought to Denmark, just out of nostalgia for home. Turned out offering people decent whisky was a decent way to making pals abroad. Up to that point I'd only ever had shite like Johnny Red with coke or ginger ale. Since I've been home I've been to a tour of the Edradour distillery near Pitlochrie, and I've tried a few single malts which Ive always enjoyed. When I'm in a good pub I'll often try their malt of their month with a pint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt 1,282 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Don't really drink much whisky, though have been tempted to now and then. Have a bottle of Penderyn Peated single malt in the house. Have had it for a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnivore Chris 2,606 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 I'm not drinking whisky ever again after Thurs night. I still feel grim now and that travel home was hell. It doesn't help that my back has gone as well. Sitting on cramped plane and train seats is fucking horrible if your back goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,321 Posted April 6, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted April 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, The Rebel CRS said: I'm not drinking whisky ever again after Thurs night. I still feel grim now and that travel home was hell. It doesn't help that my back has gone as well. Sitting on cramped plane and train seats is fucking horrible if your back goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,599 Posted April 6, 2019 Moderator Share Posted April 6, 2019 19 hours ago, Inverted said: As a Scot I feel I should know more but I dont, but I enjoy drinking it. My first real experience of drinking whisky straight was a bottle of Dewar's White Label Blend I brought to Denmark, just out of nostalgia for home. Turned out offering people decent whisky was a decent way to making pals abroad. Up to that point I'd only ever had shite like Johnny Red with coke or ginger ale. Since I've been home I've been to a tour of the Edradour distillery near Pitlochrie, and I've tried a few single malts which Ive always enjoyed. When I'm in a good pub I'll often try their malt of their month with a pint. Wait, you're not Danish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnivore Chris 2,606 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 To be honest I got lucky. Last time I went, I got talking to a bar maid in 1 of the bars where you can smoke and drink. She wasn't working this time and was sat at the bar, since she gets free drinks there when not working and I managed to get a few free drinks along the way, which is a first ever for Dam, since they know how to rape your pockets there. I did leave tips though as the service is class in that bar. If I didn't bump into her then I wouldn't have drank much as I'd rather have a smoke when over there. The first night I only had 4 pints and felt fresh the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverted 1,776 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Tommy said: Wait, you're not Danish? No I just lived there for a year, and I made this account whilst I was there. I can speak it not too badly though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,599 Posted April 6, 2019 Moderator Share Posted April 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, Inverted said: No I just lived there for a year, and I made this account whilst I was there. I can speak it not too badly though. Tak. Kom igen! Okay, that's pretty much it. Thought you were Danish for real though. I like the Danes. Ah well, I like Scots too, lucky for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadLinesman 5,938 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 On 04/04/2019 at 20:20, JOSHBRFC said: Is that any good? @DeadLinesman was telling me he wanted some. Die of AIDS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cannabis Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 On 05/04/2019 at 20:26, nudge said: What is your absolutely the most favourite single malt ever? Only allowed to choose one! Such a hard question but, Douglas Laing 1988. A 30 year old whiskey that I received this year, ticked off a bucket list idea of drinking a whiskey older than me (I actually got the inspiration for this feat from you, so cheers for that !). It's an amazing drink, will bring a bottle if ever end up in your neck of the woods . I'll do a post about my current whiskey selection soon, so much sex trapped in a bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,321 Posted April 8, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted April 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Cannabis said: Such a hard question but, Douglas Laing 1988. A 30 year old whiskey that I received this year, ticked off a bucket list idea of drinking a whiskey older than me (I actually got the inspiration for this feat from you, so cheers for that !). It's an amazing drink, will bring a bottle if ever end up in your neck of the woods . I'll do a post about my current whiskey selection soon, so much sex trapped in a bottle. Nice... It must have been very smooth I imagine? My oldest one was 25 year old Bunnahabhain; still not older than me and I think I need to hurry up with that as I'm not getting any younger I will screenshot this just for the future reference in case you do end up in my neck of woods Anyway, here's pretty much my list. A few bottles are definitely missing as I didn't record every single one of them but it's a pretty good overview otherwise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cannabis Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Limited Edition Macallan (Scotland) and Redbreast (Ireland) for me tonight - oh happy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,321 Posted May 11, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted May 11, 2019 @Cannabis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cannabis Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 55 minutes ago, nudge said: @Cannabis That looks amazing ! Dalmore is a great whiskey, although I've paid a serious fraction of that auctioned bottle! Now I'm thirsty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,321 Posted May 11, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted May 11, 2019 8 hours ago, Cannabis said: That looks amazing ! Dalmore is a great whiskey, although I've paid a serious fraction of that auctioned bottle! Now I'm thirsty. So was I so I went ahead and got a bottle of 18 yo Chivas which is now almost empty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,349 Posted May 19, 2019 Administrator Share Posted May 19, 2019 @nudge @Cannabis @Dr. Gonzo @The Rebel CRS My mum and dad went to Scotland last week and visited this recommended whiskey bar. They loved it so if you're ever there... Lots to taste by the looks of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,321 Posted May 19, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted May 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, Stan said: @nudge @Cannabis @Dr. Gonzo @The Rebel CRS My mum and dad went to Scotland last week and visited this recommended whiskey bar. They loved it so if you're ever there... Lots to taste by the looks of it! *books flights to Edinburgh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,358 Posted May 19, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted May 19, 2019 18 minutes ago, Stan said: @nudge @Cannabis @Dr. Gonzo @The Rebel CRS My mum and dad went to Scotland last week and visited this recommended whiskey bar. They loved it so if you're ever there... Lots to taste by the looks of it! Was that in Edinburgh @Stan? if so it might have been this one. https://www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk/the-collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,349 Posted May 19, 2019 Administrator Share Posted May 19, 2019 Just now, CaaC - John said: Was that in Edinburgh @Stan? if so it might have been this one. https://www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk/the-collection Yeah, Amber Whiskey Bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,358 Posted May 19, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted May 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Stan said: Yeah, Amber Whiskey Bar. A nice location where that is situated up from the old Grassmarket area, lovely in the summertime and lots of market stalls around and some old buildings and near Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Grassmarket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,358 Posted June 14, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted June 14, 2019 R.I.P. Grace with your bottle beside you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,349 Posted July 4, 2019 Administrator Share Posted July 4, 2019 What a waste https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-48862621/jim-beam-warehouse-fire-destroys-45000-barrels-of-bourbon Jim Beam warehouse fire. 45,000 barrels of bourbon up in smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,321 Posted July 4, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted July 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, Stan said: What a waste https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-48862621/jim-beam-warehouse-fire-destroys-45000-barrels-of-bourbon Jim Beam warehouse fire. 45,000 barrels of bourbon up in smoke. Good riddance, it tastes shite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,349 Posted July 4, 2019 Administrator Share Posted July 4, 2019 19 minutes ago, nudge said: Good riddance, it tastes shite Didn't know you were the fire-starter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,321 Posted July 16, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted July 16, 2019 @... Martin have you tried those new (well new for me at least) whiskies from Chivas Regal? Saw those today and just had to get them as I normally like their blends a lot; have been buying their 12YO, 18YO and 21YO Royal Salute regularly for years and have tried the one called Extra (no age statement but it's matured in sherry casks so it automatically gets my seal of approval haha) a few weeks ago but those two are just completely new to me... The first one XV is 15 years old (well obviously haha) and finished in champagne cognac casks, but I find the second one particularly interesting as it's apparently inspired by Japanese single malts and is thus finished in rare Japanese Mizunara oak casks. Will try them later tonight so can't comment on the taste, was just wondering if you have had them already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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