[Closed] Whisky - time to try something different

Bruichladdich

Yamazaki

I prefer the Ten myself, but the Twelve is also rather nice

From an off-the-shelf list, I reckon you already peaked at Ardbeg, but perhaps give Caol Ila a try? If you want to get really serious then you could join the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and try out some of their bottlings.

Bowmore is my No.1.

Well, actually Springbank is No 1 but Bowmore more affordable!

Try both.

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yamakazi
jura 16

Try asda's own branded highland. It's lovely.

Cragganmore is delicious, the 12 year old. had 4 bottles of the stuff at my wedding for the toasts, everyone loved it.

Lagavulin 16 Year Old, mmmmm smokey.

If you like Islay you'll love it.

Had some for Chrismas, only for special occasions though i have Bowmore, JD and Glenfidich for every day.

Penderyn is my fav, tho currently abstaining.

I am a it bored of whisky at the moment and am onto aged rums now.

If you can find some Cockspur 12 year old Barbados rum its worth a try, just straight over ice, delicious.

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Jura Superstition
Lagavulin 16 y-o
Springbank 10 y-o

Or how about something that really is a bit different? [url= http://www.abhainndearg.co.uk/ ]Abhainn Dearg[/url] new spirit, not yet old enough to be classed as a single malt.

dEY DOOK ARE JAWBS!!

Found both the Cockspur 12yo and Springbank 10yo in Waitrose, looking forward to experimenting.

Also found Bruichladdich Rocks - any good? Might try that next.

Lagavulin is super-yummy.

Vodka. That's different to whisky, and a lot nicer.

Not into whisky much anymore, but have enjoyed these in the past:
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Try laphroaig quarter cask if you haven't its lovely and different from the others

I'm away to islay in march to visit some distillerys 😉

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i have Bowmore, JD and Glenfidich for every day.

I knew I'd seen you somewhere before!

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Damn you. I'm drinking beer and now I want whisky

firestarter I am [s]not[/s] JEALOUS

I knew I'd seen you somewhere before!

Sorry to disapoint 😉

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Lagavulin 16 year old is loverly!!

Only whisky I actually prefer is Octomore, which is considerably more expensive. If you haven't tried Lagavulin I would say it is a an essential classic.

In fact, I'm going for one now....... 😉

Lagavulin 16 is way overated.

Try finding a special edition Talisker or Lagavulin that's sherried.

Auchentoshan special edition 3 wood is sublimely smooooth. Current favourite. Amateur review here
http://oenophiliaandbacchanalia.blogspot.com/2011/01/auchentoshan-three-wood-first.html

I aim to please gordimhor lol

Personally I'm not keen on lagavulin

For a complete change from the islay ones I often reach for the bushmills ten

This gets my vote yummy.

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The older Glenfarclas is nice

Sounds like your other half needs to get you membership of the Scots Malt Whisky Society as a Valentines present 😉

His other half is the Scots Malt Whisky Society!

as a couple of ^them^ have suggested, when you try something different, why not try something DIFFERENT ?

cognac, armagnac, calvados, rum, grappa, ... there's a whole world of expensive & poncy spirits out there

Try the Craggenmore it's lovely stuff.

scaredypants - check my update - I did 😉

Got some given at Crimbo, very nice indeed.. 😀
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Tried Penderyn - wasn't for me.

So Cognac - might give that a go sometime - what would be good to start with?

For a big tasting whisky I like Edradour or Glenfarclas 105. Edradour I liken to having a big bite of a rich, dark fruit cake, and the Glenfarclas reminds me of custard; love both of them in the winter.
For a lighter, more summery one, I might go for a Benrinnes.

So did you like the Cockspur bobster? Hope you got the 12 year old stuff as I havnt tried the regular stuff that I spotted in tescos tonight.

The answer to this question is always the same. Bunnahabhain. If you like peaty, or even if you don't, my wife who has an O-level in whiskey says you need to try this.

Please don't cross her, she'll just make me pay.

haven't read all this, so apologies if if someone's already said, but [url= http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-7066.aspx ]Quinta Ruban[/url] is a port wood finished Glenmorangie that is just awesome

Jack Daniels And Jim Bean. The only two whiskys I will drink!

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Then you might enjoy this:
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Jack Daniels & Jim Bean are bourbons anyway.

[url= http://www.smws.co.uk/ ]Scotch Malt Whisky Society[/url]. Got membership as a Christmas present and you'll never look back.

Bunnahabhain.

Bruichladdich.

Yes.

However... currently have a Balvenie Doublewood which is finished in sherry casks. New favourite. Mmmm...

organic355 - Yep, got the 12 year old. Had a couple of large measures last night over ice as suggested. I like the initial sensation and taste in the mouth, but feels a little harsh when swallowed (Oi, no smutty comments at the back 😆 ) Seemed to get better as the ice melted a bit and the water eased it. Certainly a change from Whisky. Not sure having it after Porter was wise, so be interesting to try it pure next time.

Irish Red Breast is quite good and a reasonable price.

Heading across the channel next weekend - going to see if I can find a bottle from [url= http://www.glannarmor.com/home.htm ]these folks[/url] - reports from tastings sound promising.

Jack Daniels and Jim Bean are bourbons. Ha typical STW back chat. Never, I really never did know that! Next you will tell me its made from corn! and is Mainly made in the USA! You really are of high itellect! Its still whisky! Bourbon whisky! I would not swap a bottle of Jack Daniels for any one of the listed Scotch on here!

Ahem old no7 tennessee sour mash no mention of bourbon anywhere whereas the far superior IMHO Woodford Reserve........ 🙂

Jack Daniels & Jim Bean are bourbons anyway.

Jack Daniel's isn't a bourbon, it's a Tennessee Whiskey. "Bourbon" is a (US) legally protected term. JD is charcoal filtered, which excludes it from being a bourbon.

Pedantry aside, Jim Beam white / Jack Daniel's aren't exactly examples of premium grade American 'whiskeys'. In UK terms, their equivalents would be things like Teachers.

If you prefer bourbon / JD to Scotch / Irish whisk(e)y, I'd suggest trying something like Maker's Mark. Then when you next champion bourbon in a whiskey discussion, you might have a little more credibility. (-:

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Just popped a glenfiddich 15 solera and very nice it is too, esp as It's 8 quid off a bottle in tescos 😉

at this time of the day?

Penderyn is awful compared to some of the real whisky described above.

Really it is vile, good for unblocking drains.

Well, as a rule I don't drink before lunch, but since so many of you are already at it I'll have a Bushmills Malt please.

Very tasty and very very mellow. Quite different to Scotch whisky.

Got a 15yo Dalmore for Xmas which is very impressive.

Organic yup why the devil not , on leave just now one taster won't hurt 😉

I'm not bothered, tried loads of whiskys. Your fancy Scotch and Bourbens. I still like what I like. Your opinion is not noted! Give me a bottle of JD or Jim B anyday. Comparing Teachers to Jacks is just stupid anyway. Typical STW incediary posting!

I have also tasted many wines. I have tated wine costing 5 quid that tastes as good as fancy named and vintage years costing way more, that tasted vile. Although some middle class person quaffing it down and being a snoot, will have a total different opinion!

Penderyn is awful compared to some of the real whisky described above.

My overriding impression of Penderyn is that it'll be lovely when it's finished, but given what they're charging for it now I don't think I'll be able to afford it by then.

By my reckoning, they can't be far off producing a 10yo now? Anyone know?

I'm not srsed tried loads of whiskys. Your fancy Scotch and Bourbens. I still like what I like. Your opinion is not noted!

's your loss. You can lead an arse to water but can't make him drink. Or something. (-:

Penderyn is awful compared to some of the real whisky described above.

Really it is vile, good for unblocking drains.

My bottle was most agreeable, maybe all the bile in your mouth soured the taste...

Penderyn - quite liked it myself. Admittedly its overpriced and a little erm bland?

As for recommendations, it really depends whether you like the peaty whiskies or not. I don't, so I'd recommend:
Highland Park
Glenkinchie distiller's edition

For me, I think pedalhead has it. Hard to get any better than Ardbeg.

I wasn't keen on Penderyn either. Lagavulin 16 is probably my favourite whisky, amazing.

Penderyn is very batch dependant as it is still in its early days and the consistency is not quite there yet. Therefore one batch may end up tasting like sulphur and the next could win an award (I believe this is mainly due to the quality of the barrels they are/have been using) I also agree that it is overpriced especially with the lottery of quality.

For something different I would say Quarter cask is hard to beat, but maybe something from the little Speyside distillery of Benromach. It does an excellent peated whisky if that is your preferred style, but my favourite is the organic.

Thats interesting from Bentos.

The stuff I had was almost undrinkable but I probably would try it again, but mainly cos the distillery is just up the road from where I live.

It'll always do well if just for novelty of being the only welsh whisky.

Not a fan of Penderyn either - again, it'll do well because it's Welsh, not because it's a good whisky.

As others have said, Lagavulin 16 is good, or try some of the specialist single cask bottlings - there are some great ones out there. I have a 16 yo Laphroag at the moment, which is lovely. Another (but not Islay) great is Aberlour Abun'd'a. Off to pour one now actually (and I may look up how to spell it whilst I'm there!)

maybe something from the little Speyside distillery of Benromach. It does an excellent peated whisky if that is your preferred style, but my favourite is the organic.

This man is wise. The Benromach Organic is superb for the money, it's one of my favourites. It's hard to beat without spending considerably more.

ack Daniel's isn't a bourbon, it's a Tennessee Whiskey.

its also a sourmash whiskey very different to our scottish drink