Whisk(e)y Lovers thread

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Yesterday's tipple

 

[dualmeister]

55.7% gulp

 

[morkhans]

Big peat. Not for the uninitiated

 

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Big peat. Not for the uninitiated

I'm a huge Islay fan, found it nicely drinkable although very light in colour, at a quick glance a double mixed with soda is hardly visible in the glass

 

[morkhans]

It's light because there is no colouring it it.

A few drops of water was sufficient for me. Not sure I could taint it with soda.

 

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It's light because there is no colouring it it.

A few drops of water was sufficient for me. Not sure I could taint it with soda.

I've had the cask strength Caol Ila before very similar

I tend to switch between water and soda depending on mood, I find soda works well on a hot day

 

[morkhans]

I'm very much enjoying the kilchoman Machir Bay. Not overly heavy on the peat and shows its young age. But goes down really well.

 

[Naks]

Tell me if you can taste the individual tree rings....That is how I describe this whisky.

err, no idea what you mean by this :wtf:

 

[satanboy]

err, no idea what you mean by this :wtf:

Can you taste the wood?

 

[powermzii]

Can you taste the wood?

*That's what she said*

 

[Naks]

haha, no, no wood was tasted

 

[satanboy]

haha, no, no wood was tasted

There are notes of cut flowers and fresh fruits, spice and a little oak.
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/nikka-from-the-barrel-whisky/

 

[EchoZA]

Got given another bottle of Johnnie Red as a gift this year, not a JW fan

 

[Gnarls]

Got given another bottle of Johnnie Red as a gift this year, not a JW fan

JW Red is not the best.

Here's our collection after Christmas additions.

 

[srothman]

Yup

 

[OMB]

JW Red is not the best.

Here's our collection after Christmas additions.

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What Lagavulin is that? Doesn't look like a normal 16 yr old

 

[Secure Vision CCTV]

Redbreast 12 Years Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Phenomenal!!

 

[Gnarls]

What Lagavulin is that? Doesn't look like a normal 16 yr old

It's a distiller's edition so not the true Lagavulin. I want to get the normal one. Think I might save up for some Coal Ila before that though.

Enjoy the festive everyone.

 

[Zyk1]

Happy new year to all.
Bought a bottle of Monkey Shoulder last week.
Not impressed at all. Smells of cheap whisky. Very strong taste.
With all the good reviews all over the web I had big hopes for this one.
Is it possible that I got a bad batch? (it does say "batch 27" like the others)

 

[wolverine_dcp]

Happy new year to all.
Bought a bottle of Monkey Shoulder last week.
Not impressed at all. Smells of cheap whisky. Very strong taste.
With all the good reviews all over the web I had big hopes for this one.
Is it possible that I got a bad batch? (it does say "batch 27" like the others)

I am with you, I enjoyed it but because of all the great reviews I expected so much more. Some even said it's way better than Jw black