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[Closed] Nice drop of something nice for the hipflask ?

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Hi all, we are going away on a 4 night bikepacking trip to the Cairngorms in the middle of May raising money for British Heart Foundation, and I'm trying to find a recommendation on a nice drop of whiskey to take in the hip flask. I usually drink Bourbon at home but have recently taken a shine to Glenlivet after someone got me a bottle for Christmas so was wondering if anyone could recommend something similar to take please ? Not overly expensive but not bathroom cleaner would be splendid 🙂
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Posted : 14/04/2017 4:06 pm
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4 nights?

You'll need a leg flask.

I cant help though i love them all .


 
Posted : 14/04/2017 4:12 pm
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If you're a bourbon drinker I'd suggest a bottle of Maker's Mark (rather than the swill that normally passes for bourbon over here).

I can't remember 100% what Glenlivet's like, but if I'm remembering correctly then maybe a Highland Park or Jura Superstition would tick your box. Or if you can find it and have a slightly higher budget, the Benromach Organic is in the same vein and one of my all time favourites.

When I'm out hill-walking I tend to lean towards something slightly smokier though. Talisker maybe?


 
Posted : 14/04/2017 4:14 pm
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Joshvegas yeh now that's an idea !! Il just strap the bottle to me leg I think instead !!!

Cougar- that's great thanks for the ideas always good to hear opinions from others rather than taking lucky dip while at Tesco !!! Cheers might try a bit of Talisker and see how it goes


 
Posted : 14/04/2017 7:13 pm
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Yamazaki 12

Or...

Mount Gay XO


 
Posted : 14/04/2017 7:18 pm
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Get a salsa anything cage and take the whole bottle


 
Posted : 14/04/2017 7:23 pm
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Home-made sloe gin.

You're 6ish months too late...


 
Posted : 14/04/2017 10:47 pm
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As others have said 4 nights away is no place for a hip flask, that's best kept for a few hours alone in the hills or a solitary night ride, I've emptied a hip flask whilst getting ready with lights/clothing etc to head out for a night ride. You need [url= http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/hydration/PB103-4.html ]Something like this platypus[/url] filled with [url= https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/balvenie/balvenie-doublewood-12-year-old-whisky/ ]a Balvenie Doublewood [/url] should make for a decent tipple at the end of a days riding


 
Posted : 14/04/2017 10:58 pm
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I received a bottle of Dalwhinnie Winters Gold for my 50th Birthday. It's empty now,was lovely


 
Posted : 15/04/2017 4:47 am