Whisky – time to try something different

[bobsterMember]

Righto, I’ve got some Old Pultney, Glenkinchie and Dalwhinnie on the go at the mo, looking to try something different next.

Have tried:

Ardberg
Balvenie
Cardhu
Glenfiddich
Glenmorangie
Laphroaig
Macallan
Singleton
Talisker

Fancy trying one of Cragganmore, Lagavulin or Oban, as they up the stakes a bit on price looking for recommendations first.

Ta

[BoardinBobSubscriber]

Bruichladdich

[CaptainFlashheartMember]

Yamazaki

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

[pedalheadSubscriber]

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.

[dazzlingboyMember]

Bowmore is my No.1.

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

Try both.

[iDaveMember]

monkey shoulder
yamakazi
jura 16

[worsMember]

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

[organic355Member]

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

[flipMember]

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.

[mrsgripsMember]

Penderyn is my fav, tho currently abstaining.

[organic355Member]

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.

[tony_mMember]

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

Or how about something that really is a bit different? Abhainn Dearg new spirit, not yet old enough to be classed as a single malt.

[nuggett96Member]

dEY DOOK ARE JAWBS!!

[bobsterMember]

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

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

[anonymouseMember]

Lagavulin is super-yummy.

[sc-xcMember]

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

[StonerSubscriber]

Not into whisky much anymore, but have enjoyed these in the past:

[firestarterSubscriber]

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 😉

[bwoolymbrMember]

flip

i have Bowmore, JD and Glenfidich for every day.

I knew I’d seen you somewhere before!

[buzz-lightyearMember]

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

[gordimhorMember]

firestarter I am not JEALOUS

[flipMember]

I knew I’d seen you somewhere before!

Sorry to disapoint 😉

[thv3Subscriber]

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……. 😉

[vivMember]

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

[firestarterSubscriber]

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

[flippinhecklerMember]

This gets my vote yummy.

[djflexureSubscriber]

The older Glenfarclas is nice

[chickenmanSubscriber]

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

[thejesmonddingoMember]

His other half is the Scots Malt Whisky Society!

[scaredypantsSubscriber]

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

[beakerMember]

Try the Craggenmore it’s lovely stuff.

[bobsterMember]

scaredypants – check my update – I did 😉

[PogoMember]

Got some given at Crimbo, very nice indeed.. 😀

[bobsterMember]

Tried Penderyn – wasn’t for me.

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

[Militant_bikerMember]

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.

[organic355Member]

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.

[rjMember]

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.

[LycraLoutMember]

haven’t read all this, so apologies if if someone’s already said, but Quinta Ruban is a port wood finished Glenmorangie that is just awesome

[seth-enslow666Member]

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

[SquidlordMember]

🙄

Then you might enjoy this:

Jack Daniels & Jim Bean are bourbons anyway.

[bawbagMember]

Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Got membership as a Christmas present and you’ll never look back.

[KunstlerMember]

Bunnahabhain.

Bruichladdich.

Yes.

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

[bobsterMember]

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.

[SandwichSubscriber]

Irish Red Breast is quite good and a reasonable price.

[tonyplymMember]

Heading across the channel next weekend – going to see if I can find a bottle from these folks – reports from tastings sound promising.