Whiskey

[weeds]

Or is it Whisky

Went to a whiskey tasting session today with my eldest...actually went last week as well by myself.

@ Bunya Mountains, $25 for the session which included 3 half nips.......while being educated about whiskey. They have 120+ whiskeys on the shelf. The young fella is only new to running the session and to us uneducated we thought he did a good job.

First time ever doing something like this and first time over really tried whiskey apart from the run of the mill blended whiskeys with mixers.

100% enjoyed the experience..... hung around and tasted a few more after each session.

Today we sampled 8 different whiskeys......end cost including two local pale ales was 110 bucks.....it was an enjoyable hour or so. We also worked out that we could share 1/2 nips to get the experience and make the dollar go a little further.

The session last week had 16 and today there was just 6 off us sampling.

I’m still a novice but at least a little more informed.

The barman was happy to line up the one we tasted today.

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Wouldn’t mind this selection at home
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Example of the tasting paddles available anytime during the day....we have ‘the prestige’ a run @ 1/2 nips
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[V8Ian]

Did you wave at me today? I was driving a gecko with a couple of tippers.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

When you're ready....

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Sullivans Cove wins World’s Best Single Cask Single Malt Whisky award - Australian Business Traveller (https://www.ausbt.com.au/sullivans-cove-wins-world-s-best-single-cask-single-malt-whisky-award)

[weeds]

When you're ready....

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Sullivans Cove wins World’s Best Single Cask Single Malt Whisky award - Australian Business Traveller (https://www.ausbt.com.au/sullivans-cove-wins-world-s-best-single-cask-single-malt-whisky-award)

One thing I found out today was everybody’s taste buds are different......whilst some whiskeys have a big name/reputation and price tag this doesn’t mean everybody likes it.

[weeds]

Did you wave at me today? I was driving a gecko with a couple of tippers.

Nope....haven’t left Bunya all day.

[weeds]

When you're ready....

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Sullivans Cove wins World’s Best Single Cask Single Malt Whisky award - Australian Business Traveller (https://www.ausbt.com.au/sullivans-cove-wins-world-s-best-single-cask-single-malt-whisky-award)

Pfft....only twice distilled.

I learnt today that the Irish are still the leaders in triple distilled and are starting to edge there way back into the market.

[V8Ian]

Nope....haven’t left Bunya all day.
Must've been someone else, in a twin cab. It was a targeted wave, but not my usual Star. [bighmmm]

[weeds]

Must've been someone else, in a twin cab. It was a targeted wave, but not my usual Star. [bighmmm]

Nah, I don’t wave to truckies....actually don’t wave at all.

[V8Ian]

Nah, I don’t wave to truckies....actually don’t wave at all.
I often wave with one or two fingers. [wink11]

[Roverlord off road spares]

One thing I found out today was everybody’s taste buds are different......whilst some whiskeys have a big name/reputation and price tag this doesn’t mean everybody likes it.

Your right Weeds, some like the taste of Aldi scotch. YUCKO

[Zeros]

Yes whiskey is very much personal taste, timing too. I’ve found one day I’ll really like one then the next not so much.

My go to is still Laphroig 10yr, but at $110 it’s a rare treat. I find gambling at that price or higher very hit and miss.

...I was given a bottle of this and was impressed and I went back for more, even though it’s expensive.

147182

[skidrov]

My go to is still Laphroig 10yr, but at $110 it’s a rare treat. I find gambling at that price or higher very hit and miss.



+1 on Laphroaig... Or Lagavulin - Ron Swanson is never wrong. 🥃

Pretty much all the Islay peat-and-smoke products work for me.

[tc_s1]

+1 on Laphroaig... Or Lagavulin - Ron Swanson is never wrong. 🥃

Pretty much all the Islay peat-and-smoke products work for me.Like a wide range but when the pocketbook allows have not been disappointed by Oban14. Also have recently had Statheden, a 'Lost Distilleries' product (they distill from recipes of distilleries that have closed to approximate what once was a more broadly defined market). Macallan12 was my goto 20+ years ago when first I began sipping wee drams. While I've enjoyed Lagavulin, I sometimes find the peat in Laphroaig overpowering and as such agree, we all have our own taste preferences. It's great fun to compare regardless. Thank you for sharing.

[OneOff]

Yes, tastes differ...

I've tried many Scotch Whiskies (sp?) including Lagavulian and Laphroaig... which I don't like much.

My preference is Irish, and of those my go-to is Bushmills. Good earthy flavour without the peatiness.
I prefer the blended Black Bush to their 10yo single malt, I guess that make's me a heathen to some...

I remember in my youth Chivas Regal was posh as, now it's one of the cheaper ones. Usually a bottle in my cupboard though.

[Disco-tastic]

This is my favourite scotch. Cask strength (60%) and olorosso sherry cask finished. About $120. Try it with a drop of water.
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And this is my favourite Irish whiskey. $73 ordered onlibe from Dan murphys.
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The glen moray is also great for the price ($55)

All 3 are approachable for newcomers. Sweet flavours in all 3, though the abelour has a bit of a hit due to the alcohol content.

[weeds]

This is my favourite scotch. Cask strength (60%) and olorosso sherry cask finished. About $120. Try it with a drop of water.
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During the tasting our host encouraged us to try neat than with a drop of water

[Disco-tastic]

During the tasting our host encouraged us to try neat than with a drop of waterYep, thats what I was told too. Apparently when the master blenders are tasting a batch they water it down to 20% so that the alcohol doesn't mask the flavours. Never tried that though.

Unfortunately I've added a drop of water to some and it kinda ruined it!

[DBC911]

Sounds like a Fun Time
Love Whiskey (in Moderation)
Certainly hope you had a Designated Driver...!!!

[Zeros]

...the obvious question is: how do you actually know the stated age of the whisky is truthful?

My limited understanding is that at least 50% must be of the stated age. And no doubt it’s primarily an honour system, at least in Scotland. But is this ever tested? How is it regulated? Does anyone know? It’s difficult to find a definitive answer online

[Disco-tastic]

...the obvious question is: how do you actually know the stated age of the whisky is truthful?

My limited understanding is that at least 50% must be of the stated age. And no doubt it’s primarily an honour system, at least in Scotland. But is this ever tested? How is it regulated? Does anyone know? It’s difficult to find a definitive answer onlineThe stated age is the minimum age of the whisk(e)ys used in the bottle. So a 10 yr whisky might have 90% 10yr, 5% 12yr and 5% 18yr. Not sure if it's enforced or who by, but these days the bad press generated by a false label wouldn't be worth it.

The other thing to consider is whisk(e)y ages differently in different climates. For example in the cold climates of Scotland whisky ages slower than whisky in the warmer climate of Taiwan so the age statements may not be comparable. A number of companies are now shying away from age statements as they are making great whisk(e)ys with younger batches making up some of them, and also that age doesn't necessarily mean its better!

That's what I've been told, anyway!

At the end of the day, find something you like for regular drinks, and keep trying new ones. The tasting events are great for finding new ones, particularly world whisk(e)ys.

Cheers

Dan

[weeds]

...the obvious question is: how do you actually know the stated age of the whisky is truthful?

My limited understanding is that at least 50% must be of the stated age. And no doubt it’s primarily an honour system, at least in Scotland. But is this ever tested? How is it regulated? Does anyone know? It’s difficult to find a definitive answer online

Walked up the hill to the house we are staying in.

[Zeros]

Walked up the hill to the house we are staying in.

How long is a piece of strong or when it’s wet.

[Roverlord off road spares]

Yes whiskey is very much personal taste, timing too. I’ve found one day I’ll really like one then the next not so much.

My go to is still Laphroig 10yr, but at $110 it’s a rare treat. I find gambling at that price or higher very hit and miss.

...I was given a bottle of this and was impressed and I went back for more, even though it’s expensive.

147182
It's tax we pay on grog that makes it expensive, probably $40-50 of your bottle goes on tax, when I was in Japan grog was cheap as they don't rip you off on tax on grog.

[dirvine]

It is my understanding that Whisky can only spelt that way if it comes from Scotland. All other types are to be spelt as Whiskey. I note that some non scotch whisky pictures on this post are being spelt with no "e" but as time goes on the labels will change. Much like Shiraz, Champagne etc. being region specific not the type of grape grown.

[Zeros]

It's tax we pay on grog that makes it expensive, probably $40-50 of your bottle goes on tax, when I was in Japan grog was cheap as they don't rip you off on tax on grog.

Yes we live in a very expensive country with a very high standard of living. Most products and services are highly taxed here. Alcohol tax is particularly high, yet the cash-back equalisation scheme for wine makers is very generous too.

10% of course is also GST all the way up the chain on the product and the freight etc.

The majority are obviously happy paying high prices. If people stopped paying the asking price, prices would come down.

[cuppabillytea]

Hmmmm...... Whisky.[bigwhistle]

[stealth]

Yes whiskey is very much personal taste, timing too. I’ve found one day I’ll really like one then the next not so much.

My go to is still Laphroig 10yr, but at $110 it’s a rare treat. I find gambling at that price or higher very hit and miss.

...I was given a bottle of this and was impressed and I went back for more, even though it’s expensive.

147182

+2 on Laphroig 10 yr

[ramblingboy42]

Interesting that a large number of Whisky distillers age their Whisky in used Whiskey barrels...vis Jack Daniels

[ramblingboy42]

back to the op

Distillery tours are really interesting and as Weeds said you learn a lot , and a lot of distilleries have some good history as well.

For the south Queenslanders or anyone touring in the area the Beenleigh Rum Distillery is recommended , educationally , historically and yummily. take the tour with tastings . If you think you don't like Beenleigh Rum , I'm sure after the tastings you will walk out with a bottle.

[cuppabillytea]

back to the op

Distillery tours are really interesting and as Weeds said you learn a lot , and a lot of distilleries have some good history as well.

For the south Queenslanders or anyone touring in the area the Beenleigh Rum Distillery is recommended , educationally , historically and yummily. take the tour with tastings . If you think you don't like Beenleigh Rum , I'm sure after the tastings you will walk out with a bottle.
Quite true. I toured the Tullamore Dew factory. (The old original one, not the new state of the art one.) It was a great day and most informative.

[TasD90]

Yes, tax is a killer. I remember doing the Whisky Tour in Edinburgh and being asked at the end what I thought of their vast range of whiskies on sale at their tasting room. I said they were very nice but they were all cheaper at my local hotels in Hobart! The Scottish VAT on whisky was 66% !! Lagavulin or Talisker for me please.

[donh54]

From whiskyforeveryone.com

Whether it is whisky or whiskey has been the basis of many arguments over many years. The Scots spell it whisky and the Irish spell it whiskey, with an extra 'e'. This difference in the spelling comes from the translations of the word from the Scottish and Irish Gaelic forms. Whiskey with the extra 'e' is also used when referring to American whiskies. This 'e' was taken to the United States by the Irish immigrants in the 1700s and has been used ever since. Scotland, Ireland and America all have a rich heritage in the whisky industry. So what are the differences between the whiskies from these three nations?

The distillation process
It is here that one of the main differences occurs. generally, Scottish and American whiskies are distilled twice and Irish whiskey is distilled three times (there are exceptions to the rule, in all cases). Distilling three times produces a lighter and smoother spirit.

The stills
The size and shape of the stills used in the distillation process are different. In Ireland and much of America, pot stills are frequently used. These are short, fat, large stills with a round base that produce softer and more rounded spirits. In Scotland, distilleries use a wide variety of shapes and size of still and this gives wider diversity of characters and flavours.

The use of peat
In Scotland it is common to use peat to dry the malted barley so that it is ready for milling and mashing. The type of peat used and the length of time the barley is drying in the peat smoke will influence the flavour in the final spirit. This gives Scottish whisky its fullness and traditional smokiness. In Ireland and America, they use wood or other fuels in this process and this makes the spirit less smoky and lighter. Again, there are exceptions. For example, in Ireland Connemara use peat and produce a very smoky range of whiskies.

The use of grains
The Scots use malted barley in most whisky that is produced, however this is not the case in Ireland. They also use malted barley, but may mix other grains in with it. Traditionally Ireland has had a poorer economy than Scotland and barley is expensive to buy. Therefore, it is cheaper to use other grain to produce whiskey. This grain whiskey lends itself to blending and historically it has been used to make cheap blends. In America, the new settlers were forced to use different raw materials to produce their whiskey due to the different climate and soil conditions. This included mixing different grains together during the mashing process depending on what was available. Over time, these different recipes of grain mixtures have evolved so that now, American whiskey bears very little similarity to Scottish or Irish whiskies.

The distilleries
The oldest registered distillery in Ireland is Bushmills, which has been in production since 1608. In Scotland, the oldest one opened in 1772 (Littlemill, which has now closed down). Glenturret is the oldest current distillery in operation, opening in 1775. In Scotland there are currently over 80 distilleries in production but in Ireland there are only three. These three are the result of smaller distilleries joining together. The current distillers adher to the traditional recipes and techniques from each of the original distilleries. This gives the resulting whiskies their own individual characteristics. The three distilleries are Bushmills, Midleton (which produce Jameson's, Powers, Paddy, Tullamore Dew and Midleton) and Cooley (Connemara, Kilbeggan, Locke's and Tyrconnell). The first American distilleries were set up in the late 18th century in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Nowadays, only seven of these are still in operation in Kentucky, with none actually in Bourbon County These seven distilleries are Bernheim, Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, Wild Turkey and Woodford Reserve and they produce many different whiskies using a unique, traditional recipe for each. The other major production area in America is in the neighbouring state of Tennessee, although only two distilleries remain in operation − George Dickel and Jack Daniels.

[gofish]

My father once told me, to use bad English is regretable....to use bad Scotch is unforgiveable [bigwhistle]

[cuppabillytea]

The new Tullamore Dew distillery in Tullamore. I took this photo in September 2016. I'll be going there again in July. Might call in this time and get some education.

[weeds]

Night cap

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[Disco-tastic]

Night cap

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[weeds]

Sitting in the oneworld lounge at Brisbane international and they have

Jamieson Bold, Round and Lively free, zip, zero dollars

Started with a Jameson Lively

[weeds]

Hey weeds. How do you rate it against the 10yr?

Er dunno, have I tried the 19yr

[weeds]

Started with a Jameson Lively
Followed by a Jameson Bold

[4xsama]

Just been given a bottle of Suntory 21YO Hibiki. Will sit next to my 2015 Sullivan's Cove Single Malt American Oak quite nicely.

All I need now is a reason to open them.

[weeds]

Started with a Jameson Lively
Followed by a Jameson Bold
Finished with the Jameson Round ? I think it was called

Lively and Round were OK

[Bigbjorn]

My wife's late grandfather was Belfast born and his family were as Orange as all get out. He reckoned you could tell a man's religion in the North by the whiskey he drank. Protestants drank Bushmills and the paddys drank Jameson was his story.

[ramblingboy42]

Just been given a bottle of Suntory 21YO Hibiki. Will sit next to my 2015 Sullivan's Cove Single Malt American Oak quite nicely.

All I need now is a reason to open them.

The only reason is to drink them. You will never taste it if you dont crack the seal and take a swallow.

You can keep the empties on your shelf forever.

I like Jack Daniels and for each Xmas / Birthday / Fathers Day my wonderful family buy me bottles of their special editions...which I drink. There are currently ten bottles on display with a few more to go in their special range.

Yeah mate...drink it , its the only way you're ever going to really enjoy it.

[4xsama]

The only reason is to drink them. You will never taste it if you dont crack the seal and take a swallow.

You can keep the empties on your shelf forever.

I like Jack Daniels and for each Xmas / Birthday / Fathers Day my wonderful family buy me bottles of their special editions...which I drink. There are currently ten bottles on display with a few more to go in their special range.

Yeah mate...drink it , its the only way you're ever going to really enjoy it.

I've had the Sullivan's before (different bottle). I drank it with a guy from Japan (in Japan) who really rated it. I'm hoping the Suntory is similar. Next time I go back to Tas I might take a bottle with me. I'd really like a good cigar to top it off.

[lebanon]

My favorites are Tullamore DEW Original and Macallan 12.

I had the opportunity to taste the Bushmills 12 years, a very tasty whiskey that is only available at the distillery's shop.

[NavyDiver]

I tried a tipple in Taiwan and was shocked how good it was. It was voted the best in the world two years later.

It was Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique. Nicest I have tried. I loved Nants till the boo haa haa. Tassie has several good drops. As does WA. Grabbed a bottle of Limeburners’ Heavily Peated Darkest Winter whisky in Albany, Good stuff and even better after a long drive on the road home.

[tc_s1]

Scotch whisky: How the Scottish spirit went global (https://www.bbc.com/future/bespoke/made-on-earth/the-secret-to-whiskys-global-success/)

[Bigbjorn]

Yep, thats what I was told too. Apparently when the master blenders are tasting a batch they water it down to 20% so that the alcohol doesn't mask the flavours. Never tried that though.

Unfortunately I've added a drop of water to some and it kinda ruined it!

I used to work with a wee jock who was just a little fond of a dram (or twenty). He maintained that one could add water or soft drink to bad whisky to serve to women and children but the only thing you could add to good whisky was ice cubes on a very hot day in the tropics.

[NavyDiver]

Lucky to have a very nice next door neighbor.

Australian- they sell a lot by the Dozen- must have more cash than me (https://www.nicks.com.au/store/spirits-liqueurs?variety=19221) [biggrin] WA has 16 more than Vic or NSW [thumbsupbig] Tassie 116 (https://www.nicks.com.au/store/spirits-liqueurs?variety=19221&region=15455)Wow
The Irish (https://www.nicks.com.au/store/spirits-liqueurs?variety=18958)
Could not see the triple distilled but a search pulled (https://www.nicks.com.au/search?q=%20triple%20distilled&page=1&limit=12&sort=relevance&mode=grid&type=products) them up



Not knowing my back side from front perhaps the staff their rate this as one of the best and it is not the most expensive (https://www.nicks.com.au/ardbeg-corryvreckan-cask-strength-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml)
What is funny is woolie aka Dan Murphy sells most of them for more[biggrin] hope Doug is not watching. ( manager of Dans I know well[biggrin][biggrin][biggrin])
I did taste the ALDI- my mum and dad love it. [bawl] A still a still my kingdom for a still [thumbsupbig]

Have a great weekend all. Free feed at the RSL for me[bigsmile1]

[Fifth Columnist]

the only thing you could add to good whisky was ice cubes on a very hot day in the tropics.
Correction, the only thing you can add to a good whisky is more good whisky. [bigsmile1]

[gofish]

My father once told me, "To use bad English is regretable...to use bad Scotch is unforgiveable".

[W&KO]

Went on a bit of a Whiskey Crawl this arvo.

[W&KO]

No. 1 son amd I headed off to 3 whisky bars.

Morrison Hotel - Naked Whiskey Bar
Good selection but no experienced staff to talk you through the whiskeys, as it’s also a pub it seemed a pain the the arse to tie barmaid. First three we wanted to try the either couldn’t find or didn’t have. Either was we Jagged two that we were happy with.

- Dalmore Cigar Malt
- The Balvenie Carribean Cast 14YO
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Than an Uber to Kobblers
Dedicated whisky bar, experienced staff that could talk you though your selections, very happy and would go back. It was good they were quite as you could get into a good chat with bar staff.

- The Kurayoshi Pure Malt Whisky Cherry Cask, Japan
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- Kilchoman Comraich, low peat count

A walk from West End to the city stopping for a wood fired pizza and a couple of peroni’s

Death amd Taxes was the end destination, bigger selection than Kobbler (same owner), bigger amd lots of staff with varying level of experience. Bar manager was very experienced and knowledgeable.
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- Singleton 12 Scotch Whiskey, had this as a whiskey sours, they also do ice the right way.
- Ghosted Reserve blended release two, really smooth blended whisky from 3 ghosted distilleries
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- GlenDroach Allardoce 18, bar manager recommended this one to finish off the night.
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[W&KO]

Not Whiskey, related but......

No.1 son is heading back to Canberra today and dropped off my birthday present......

To my surprised he remember the conversation at Death and Taxes with the head barman, that they sell out of a particular rum very quickly. They say it’s the best rum in the world. The Bottelo also said this to No.1 son today. It was off course sold out the night we were there......

No I have 22 nips at my disposal.....will have to wait til the 6th March to taste test.

Bunderberg Rum - Solera

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[Arapiles]

It is my understanding that Whisky can only spelt that way if it comes from Scotland. All other types are to be spelt as Whiskey. I note that some non scotch whisky pictures on this post are being spelt with no "e" but as time goes on the labels will change. Much like Shiraz, Champagne etc. being region specific not the type of grape grown.

I was always told that it was the Irish who made the change, to distinguish their product from the Scottish one.

[NavyDiver]

I was always told that it was the Irish who made the change, to distinguish their product from the Scottish one.
A Irish mate insisted that's the gods truth. He had got though at least a bottle of the Irish type and we moved him to a Japanese version which he still swore was Irish as St Patrick. Come to think of it we could have fed him bundy and he would have sworn the same.

Names are funny. Taste is critical and our own bias is often a own goal I think[thumbsupbig]

[Tote]

Interestingly tonight I felt like a Laphroaig, normally I don't like it and have had a bottle of 10 year old for a few years now. I find tonight that I am quite enjoying it with a little ice, strange how your mood influences that taste buds or vice versa....

Regards,
Tote

[Tins]

Thing that gets me about this thread is the 'title'. Somebody may have mentioned if before.

Lots of posts re some great Scotch drams, and all of them great.

But, and I am surprised that I haven't mentioned before, nobody has picked up on the spelling. That is whiskey. No Scot spells it this way. Irish is spelled like this, as is Bourbon. The Scots spell it whisky, without the 'e'. No biggiE.

[dirvine]

Thing that gets me about this thread is the 'title'. Somebody may have mentioned if before.

Lots of posts re some great Scotch drams, and all of them great.

But, and I am surprised that I haven't mentioned before, nobody has picked up on the spelling. That is whiskey. No Scot spells it this way. Irish is spelled like this, as is Bourbon. The Scots spell it whisky, without the 'e'. No biggiE.


Has been mentioned by me in an earlier post

[ramblingboy42]

Personally , Jack Daniels make the best whiskey.

They use their barrels once then sell them to the whisky people.

So, when you whisky officiants wax lyrical about your whisky , just remember it has a little whiskey taste to it.

[Tins]

Personally , Jack Daniels make the best whiskey.

They use their barrels once then sell them to the whisky people.

So, when you whisky officiants wax lyrical about your whisky , just remember it has a little whiskey taste to it.

Little too much of a generalisation there, fella. Scots do use barrels from the bourbon makers, sure. They also use them from the French, Spanish and Italian wine makers. Amongst others. And, being Scots, they use them again and again. But the Scots used barrels long before Jack Daniels was a wee lad.

As for Jack being the best whiskey, well I'd point you towards Makers Mark, Bushmills, Jamesons, and all other purveyors of mundane whiskeys. But, if it's whisky we are talking about then have a taste of The Macallan. Oh, and check out the whiskies of Japan, or even more pertinent, the whiskies of Tasmania.
Jack Daniels is an average American mass market drop. Beats the hell out of Jim Beam, but then what doesn't?

[dirvine]

interestingly, in 2020 the "expert" world judges of whisky voted an Aldi scotch at a cost of about $80 a bottle the best whisky for that year. Like many things the best when it is a measure of a person's opinion is just that. Unless the whole population can vote on these subjective assessment items, then in my opinion they are just that ...an opinion. I just know what I like and dont and I drink accordingly!!!

[corrie]

Have you tried the Isle of Arran Whisky, a small Island of the west coast of Scotland thay do a great range and I love it. But once again each to their own.

[V8Ian]

Have you tried the Isle of Arran Whisky, a small Island of the west coast of Scotland thay do a great range and I love it. But once again each to their own.
They do a pretty good wool, too. [bigwhistle]

[ramblingboy42]

interestingly, in 2020 the "expert" world judges of whisky voted an Aldi scotch at a cost of about $80 a bottle the best whisky for that year. Like many things the best when it is a measure of a person's opinion is just that. Unless the whole population can vote on these subjective assessment items, then in my opinion they are just that ...an opinion. I just know what I like and dont and I drink accordingly!!!

much agreement here.

I have been drinking Jack Daniel's in it's many varieties for around 50years.

I have tasted so many other peoples "better" whiskeys and bourbons (although Jack Daniel Whiskey is not bourbon) and still cannot be swayed on my choice.

It is personal, and I don't like Bundaberg rum but enjoy Beenleigh Double Barrel rum.

I don't care about scotch whiskies and will mix them them with cola, dry ginger and lime/soda , something I wont do with Jack Daniel Whiskey.....again it's personal.

To go to Lynchburg and see the town that hasn't changed and meet the people that run and love the distillery has been one of lifes greatest opportunities.

[NavyDiver]

There is an old joke about business that gets told a lot in Napa Valley: How do you make a small fortune in wine? Start with a large fortune.
The same goes for making whiskey. Equipment, barrels and enough space to keep them all can cost millions, money you won’t recoup until years later, when the spirit has matured. In the meantime, you’ll have lost 20 percent or more of your product to evaporation as it ages — what distillers wistfully call “the angel’s share.”
Whiskey, in other words, is ready to be hacked — at least according to Stuart Aaron and Martin Janousek. Their company, Bespoken Spirits (https://www.bespokenspirits.com/), in Menlo Park, Calif., says it can make whiskey in just a few days, using heat and pressure to force alcohol in and out of small pieces of wood that give the spirit its characteristic flavor and color.
“With modern material science and data analytics, we can change this antiquated industry,” Mr. Aaron said.

NYTIMES [biggrin]

[ramblingboy42]

yes I agree again.

my son distills and he makes whisky and whiskey.

always tastes ok

he has all sorts of matter floating in his bottles before the final clean.

these days I don't think you'd know whats being sold off the bottle'o shelves and how it was made.

I had a bad beer brew a while back so he chucked it in the fermenter with more sugar and old banana peels and potato peelings and distilled that disgusting wort into a reasonable tasting scotch.

I still have a few bottles of that brew, it's made insect repellant and a potplant anti fungal spray and theres plenty more to make more scotch......he even bought a Glenfiddich flavouring which wasn't too bad after about two weeks.

We are being ripped methinks , even though I've been to Tennessee to watch my favourite Jack Daniel product being made.

[W&KO]

Cracked it tonight.....would have been good if No.1 son was home to sample as he gifted it to me early as he had to return to work

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[Saitch]

Geez, I reckon the Original Poster would enjoy that![thumbsupbig]

[Tins]

This is a great thread. The Scots will argue amongst themselves, the Irish ditto, the Yanks say theirs are best, the Japanese have awards saying theirs are, the Tasmanians will probably get some as well, and we all get to squabble here on a Land Rover forum. What joy!

My faves are;

American. Makers Mark. There are better, but I generally cannot afford them.
Japanese. Nikka single malt.
Tasmanian. Lark
Irish. ( gotta be careful here) The Sexton, but I can't afford that either.
Scotch. I love the Islay malts, peaty and a taste of the ocean. I aslo love the Speysides. But my favourite whisky of all has to be The MaCallan. 12 YO is superb, 18 YO is out of this world, and 25... well. Delicate, incredibly balanced, and yet intense beyond description.
But, I am ageing, but not as well as whiskies do. When I was 30 I wouldn't have made the same list.

[BradC]

Have you tried the Isle of Arran Whisky, a small Island of the west coast of Scotland thay do a great range and I love it. But once again each to their own.

I have a bottle of cask strength single cask from one of the first runs from the Arran distillery (friends dad was the original cooper there when they kicked off, and not being able to afford to pay him monetarily, he was rewarded in hogsheads). I'm waiting for a special occasion to open it. I was given a little 50cl sample a few years ago and it was "pretty good".

You can see the island from my inlaws front window. I brought back a 21 year old cask strength when I last went, but the damn stuff evaporates too quickly once the seal is broken.

For something completely different, Ord river rum is nice too.

[Tins]

I have a bottle of cask strength single cask from one of the first runs from the Arran distillery

Am I allowed to drool?

[BradC]

Am I allowed to drool?

I'm not opening it for about 4 1/2 years, but if you happen to be here sometime after then you can join me.
If you happen to be this way prior to that, I have another nice Arran malt.

[W&KO]

Thought I’d drag out a few bottles tonight……

Main reason was to crack the Nonesuch (1st Aussie whisky and now know you pay a hefty price) and Glenfiddich.

The wife and I decided to rank them……..

We had 1/2 nip ish of each 1/4 nip neat than added a small shard of ice and waited for it to melt…..we had similar thoughts on how the ice/water change the experience……

My rankings were
1. The Hakushu, got better
2. Nonesuch, bout the same, I grabbed a 2nd nip as a night cap…….
3. Glenfiddich, got better
4. Bunderberg Solera, no real change
5. The Glenlivet, got worse…neat only for the remainder of this bottle…..or maybe with a ginger based mixer

Surprisingly the wife has similar taste

1. The Hakushu
2. Nonesuch
3. Glenfiddich
didn’t rank the other two, but didn’t agree with not adding water to the Glenlivet. She also needs to have a second sip to ‘taste’ as she’s not quite used to neat

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[Roverlord off road spares]

I know nothing about scotch and don't drink it .
But I worked for a company and you were sorted of obligated to buy the boss a christmas present., as he would give you a sizable cash bonus.
One year I bought him a bottle of Glenlivet, I had heard of Glenfiddich, but never Glenlivit.
.
Any I gave it to my boss and after christmas he paid out on me, he was mad and let me know it tio. e said he served it to his guests at christmas and it was disgusting and he was embarrassed serving this crap to his guests and called me a cheapskate etc .He went on and on for about a month about it.

[350RRC]

I know nothing about scotch and don't drink it .
But I worked for a company and you were sorted of obligated to buy the boss a christmas present., as he would give you a sizable cash bonus.
One year I bought him a bottle of Glenlivet, I had heard of Glenfiddich, but never Glenlivit.
.
Any I gave it to my boss and after christmas he paid out on me, he was mad and let me know it tio. e said he served it to his guests at christmas and it was disgusting and he was embarrassed serving this crap to his guests and called me a cheapskate etc .He went on and on for about a month about it.

I know people who talk about Glenfiddich like that.

[W&KO]

I know nothing about scotch and don't drink it .
But I worked for a company and you were sorted of obligated to buy the boss a christmas present., as he would give you a sizable cash bonus.
One year I bought him a bottle of Glenlivet, I had heard of Glenfiddich, but never Glenlivit.
.
Any I gave it to my boss and after christmas he paid out on me, he was mad and let me know it tio. e said he served it to his guests at christmas and it was disgusting and he was embarrassed serving this crap to his guests and called me a cheapskate etc .He went on and on for about a month about it.

Whisky is very subjective…..

What one person enjoys doesn’t mean the next will……

Oh and I’m a fan of drink it however you enjoy it……

The most expensive on the table tonight was ranked 2nd tonight…..might be last when we do it again with a few different bottle or….could be top of the pack.

[W&KO]

I know people who talk about Glenfiddich like that.

The wife nearly put Glenfiddich 2nd……..

Everybody’s palette is different…….

[DieselDan]

Have you tried the Isle of Arran Whisky, a small Island of the west coast of Scotland thay do a great range and I love it. But once again each to their own.I'm a bit late to this particular party but thought I'd add my vote for Arran.

Me and the Mrs spent a week on Arran and visited the Arran distillery not long after their first batch hit the 10year mark and bottles were on sale.

Also partial to the Tassie Lark and several Speysides - Macallan, Aberlour, Glen Moray.

Balvenie is also a good 'un.
I used to be really into the Islays, but must be getting soft in my old age because I find the smoky/peaty flavour too harsh these days.

[ramblingboy42]

It's an interesting topic... my son distills whiskey and whisky , 2 totally different drinks.

He has made Glenfiddich and I put a genuine Glenfiddich bottle alongside his at a barby one night and no one could tell the difference , some of the charletans who **** good whisky/eys with coke reckon they could.

I love the local Beenleigh rums and they have recently distilled a whisky that sold out before I got a chance to even buy it let alone taste it .....and it was bloody expensive.

Son has just made a Jack Daniels batch complete with genuine Jack Daniels barrel wood floating in the bottle.....initial taste is very nice , not unlike the 1907 brand white lable for those who know their Jack Daniels.....of which I did very well on fathers day....1ltr Old No7.....1ltr 1907 Brand....700ml No7 Legacy Edition 3 numbered release....and my son's No1 homebrew. Love my family.

[W&KO]

Look what the mailman delivered……

Just in time for the weekend.

I joined an online whisky or is it whiskey club in the hope I’ll be delivered some bottles that are not on the local shelves……I received a whisky and a whiskey.

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[Gav 110]

Look what the mailman delivered……

Just in time for the weekend.

I joined an online whisky or is it whiskey club in the hope I’ll be delivered some bottles that are not on the local shelves……I received a whisky and a whiskey.

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Whiskey or Whisky
Both correct
Depends on the dialect
Or maybe the Irish and the Scottish just need something to disagree on[emoji848]
🥃🥃🥃🥃

[Saitch]

Has anyone here tried Glenturret? A BIL, who is a bit of a Whisky connoisseur, reckons it's a good drop.
Personally, I've tried the Whisk(e)y stuff once, about 50 years ago and that'll do me.

[W&KO]

My local had a whisky bourbon and craft beer festivals today…….

For some reason I thought there’d be some weird amd wonderful brewers to choose from…but is was all available at the bottlo.

Soooo I tried what I hadn’t had before, they were a little surprised that I asked for it nest with an extra cup of ice.

Soo, tried these 4

Jack Daniels Sinatra
George Dickel
Knob creek
Makers mark 46

Knobs creek was the only one I finished neat, the other three tasted better with one cube of ice.

The Sinatra was most expensive at 4 drink tokens.

I started with a Your Mates Tilly to quench the thirst as it was rather tropical walking the 1.5km….

[Roverlord off road spares]

Personally, I've tried the Whisk(e)y stuff once, about 50 years ago and that'll do me.

Tip. it all tastes better with Coke. It must be coke though, Pespsi doesn't cut the mustard, so Coke[biggrin]

[Gav 110]

Tip. it all tastes better with Coke. It must be coke though, Pespsi doesn't cut the mustard, so Coke[biggrin]

I prefer mine on ice rather than coke[emoji12]

(I am talking about frozen water and I assume you are talking about Coca Cola)

If I need a bit of sweetening up, maybe a splash of dry or lemonade, Coca Cola is the worst thing you could ruin a good whiskey with (even a bad whiskey doesn’t deserve coke)[emoji848]

[d2dave]

Didn't catch the name but listening to the wireless Thursday night and they were talking about a bottle of whiskey that was being sold at Dan Murphy's for $38,000

And yes I did check my typing. That was three noughts after the 38 with no decimal point.[smilebigeye]

Now I don't drink whiskey some probably should not comment, but I am going to give my 2 cents worth.

I do not believe that any whiskey can be that good to be worth that sort of money

[ramblingboy42]

Has anyone here tried that NED Whisky being flaunted on supercars this weekend?

I love Jack Daniels in it's various forms but won't share it with anyone who wants to destroy it with coke.

Btw , just to fuel the convo, i/we drink Pepsi Max if we drink cola here....swmbo likes it with the cheapest scotch we can buy. We go into Dans and ask , whats your cheapest scotch
and get a bottle of it, usually around $19 or so.....

it's a bit crazy, my bil drinks run 'n coke , you can guess which rum....and drinks 4ltrs of coke a week with it.....

[W&KO]

I love Jack Daniels in it's various forms ....

Have you tried Sinatra ??

Cost me four tokens = 16$

[ramblingboy42]

Yes, there is a bit of a story about Sinatra....I'll have to look it up.....I got told when I was at the distillery but I've forgotten.

I have an ever increasing quantity of registered numbered "specials" ie empties now....my family try to buy me one the specials for every occasion.

birthday , fathers day and xmas usually sees me with 2-3 bottles.

#1 son distills and has made me "jd" even to the point of buying specially shaved wood from their barrels to assist in ageing......there is a litre from fathers day aging gracefully at the moment....taste so far , quite pleasant , not unlike the real McCoy , a bit like their smooth 1907 Brand.

[Roverlord off road spares]

Has anyone here tried that NED Whisky being flaunted on supercars this weekend?

I love Jack Daniels in it's various forms but won't share it with anyone who wants to destroy it with coke.

Btw , just to fuel the convo, i/we drink Pepsi Max if we drink cola here....swmbo likes it with the cheapest scotch we can buy. We go into Dans and ask , whats your cheapest scotch
and get a bottle of it, usually around $19 or so.....

it's a bit crazy, my bil drinks run 'n coke , you can guess which rum....and drinks 4ltrs of coke a week with it.....
tried beer and coke?

[Tote]

My local had a whisky bourbon and craft beer festivals today…….

For some reason I thought there’d be some weird amd wonderful brewers to choose from…but is was all available at the bottlo.

Soooo I tried what I hadn’t had before, they were a little surprised that I asked for it nest with an extra cup of ice.

Soo, tried these 4

Jack Daniels Sinatra
George Dickel
Knob creek
Makers mark 46

Knobs creek was the only one I finished neat, the other three tasted better with one cube of ice.

The Sinatra was most expensive at 4 drink tokens.

I started with a Your Mates Tilly to quench the thirst as it was rather tropical walking the 1.5km….

Haven't tried the Sinatra, I bought a bottle of Makers Mark 46 and found it a bit too overpowering even with some ice, I rather like the ordinary Makers Mark though. Dickel is OK, I've got a bottle in the cupboard. If you are doing the bottle shop tastings try and get hold of some Blantons. Very good stuff that fuelled a work trip to NY a couple of years ago, was the only top shelf bourbon that was available at most bars :-)

Regards,
Tote

[Gav 110]

tried beer and coke?
Why would you ruin beer with coke?

Why would you ruin anything with coke?

Had beer and weet bix quite a few times camping when they moo juice was forgotten [emoji1531][emoji1531]

[W&KO]

Have a bottle of GlenDronach Cast Strength Batch 10 On its way………

probably a week or two away…

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Amd a bottle of Benriach The Smoky 12
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[RANDLOVER]

Now you can enjoy "green" not the colour, but enviro friendly whisky as Oban and Lochnagar will be using 100 % renewable energy by the end of the year and are only 2 of a stable of 28 the parent co. is going to convert Oban Distillery to net zero by end of year (imaginealba.com) (https://www.imaginealba.com/single-post/oban-distillery-to-net-zero-by-end-of-year)

Also Ardnamurchan uses a bio mass boiler and hydro electricity The whisky distillery that's green in spirit - CNN (https://edition.cnn.com/2017/03/27/europe/ardnamurchan-distillery-whiskey/index.html)

Closer to home Belgrove in Tasmania is biodiesel powered Belgrove Distillery (https://belgrovedistillery.com.au/)

[W&KO]

Alway anxious waiting for internet purchases to arrive……

Arrived safe n sound.

Will give em a taste test tonight.

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[3toes]

Saw a bottle of a new Jameson product called Orange whiskey the other day which is an interesting product on a number of levels

[ramblingboy42]

well , yesterday I got permission from my son to broach the bottle of Jack Daniels "hooch" that he made for me for fathers day.

yes it does taste "like" JD , very drinkable and very smooth which I believe is due to the "wash" and keeping it below 40 proof.

I'm going to have another taste right now......cheers.

.....only one now

[Tote]

Thought I'd have a scotch and to my dismay there was less than half a nip left in my 18yo Glenfiddich [bawl] After polishing that off I had a little of the Deveron, quite a nice drop and one that is a little obscure

175092


Regards,
Tote

[windsock]

Now you can enjoy "green" not the colour, but enviro friendly whisky as Oban and Lochnagar will be using 100 % renewable energy by the end of the year and are only 2 of a stable of 28 the parent co. is going to convert Oban Distillery to net zero by end of year (imaginealba.com) (https://www.imaginealba.com/single-post/oban-distillery-to-net-zero-by-end-of-year)

Also Ardnamurchan uses a bio mass boiler and hydro electricity The whisky distillery that's green in spirit - CNN (https://edition.cnn.com/2017/03/27/europe/ardnamurchan-distillery-whiskey/index.html)

Closer to home Belgrove in Tasmania is biodiesel powered Belgrove Distillery (https://belgrovedistillery.com.au/)

Well, hopefully in 12-16 years we can when the green batches mature... [thumbsupbig]

[ramblingboy42]

well , yesterday I got permission from my son to broach the bottle of Jack Daniels "hooch" that he made for me for fathers day.

yes it does taste "like" JD , very drinkable and very smooth which I believe is due to the "wash" and keeping it below 40 proof.

I'm going to have another taste right now......cheers.

.....only one now

it's actually quite nice, had a few since previous post.....

[W&KO]

Tonight’s selection…..1 cube of ice for the first pour, neat for the second pour..

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[W&KO]

Another bottle from Nonesuch arrived today…….

Requested bottle 43……

Haven’t cracked it yet…..

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[Tins]

Thought I'd have a scotch and to my dismay there was less than half a nip left in my 18yo Glenfiddich [bawl] After polishing that off I had a little of the Deveron, quite a nice drop and one that is a little obscure

175092


Regards,
Tote

Noice. Amazingly I got my first boll of that from Aldi, of all places.

[W&KO]

STARWARD
Single Malt
Finished in Tawny Fortified Casks

Added to the collection today……

Now have two bottle to crack.

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[W&KO]

Have registered for this exclusive tasting in Feb, only 18 spots……and the distiller is attending all the way from Tassie.

Spirit Thief Distilling

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[W&KO]

And also registered for this one in January, much larger group and it’s at a local venue

Apparently 5 bottles, 2 off which are rare

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[W&KO]

Crack my secret Santa gift tonight with my oldest lad.

Neat…..Has a fair bite/kick at the end

On the rocks, it was very enjoyable drop.

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[W&KO]

Arrived today…….

Cast strength……based on other cast strength bottles I still getting used to them. I suspect this will be a dash of water in each dram.

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[Tins]

Arrived today…….

Cast strength……based on other cast strength bottles I still getting used to them. I suspect this will be a dash of water in each dram.

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Lordy! And yes, the Scots have those little jugs next to you for that very purpose. Don't be ashamed. That drop though would surely be suited to cooler climes...? Like Melbourne?

[BradC]

I used to always have it neat, till I visited Glenmorangie and caught the distiller on a good day. He told me to always taste neat first, then add a couple of drops of water and try again. I’m always floored at the difference a couple of drops makes.

Actually, they asked me how I’d found the various distillery tours and I pointed out they were all crap (quick march around, dram of cheap product and there’s the shop) and “you scots need to visit a Western Australian winery to learn how a real tour is done”. I musta touched a nerve because the young lassie took off and came back with the boss to “give us a real tour”. Sometimes it pays to be honest!

[W&KO]

I used to always have it neat, till I visited Glenmorangie and caught the distiller on a good day. He told me to always taste neat first, then add a couple of drops of water and try again. I’m always floored at the difference a couple of drops makes.

!

Think I might have mention something similar in his thread

I’ve been to two tasting the the guys running the rafting encouraged every Indy to try neat and than with dash of water.

I do this with everybody bottle I’ve receive to experience the different tastes and to decide which way forward.

In my short journey I’ve found for me that cask strength will need a drop or two of water…..as any whiskey that isn’t cast strength has already been watered down.

[W&KO]

And also registered for this one in January, much larger group and it’s at a local venue

Apparently 5 bottles, 2 off which are rare

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Woohoo, about to start

Five lined up……


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[Tins]

Woohoo, about to start

Five lined up……


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5 empty glasses? Pfui. I can beat that.

Edit: Even if they are nose glasses..

[W&KO]

5 empty glasses? Pfui. I can beat that.

Edit: Even if they are nose glasses..

They were eventually filled…….

I’d it one of the five, anther 2 we nice, two I wouldn’t buy…..not that he last two were even as available

[BradC]

They were eventually filled…….

And obviously emptied given the typing in the remainder of your post! [thumbsupbig]

[Tins]

….

I’d it one of the five, anther 2 we nice, two I wouldn’t buy…..\

Seems like they worked....

[Tins]

And obviously emptied given the typing in the remainder of your post! [thumbsupbig]

Beat me by that much... And I ain't sober.

[W&KO]

They were eventually filled…….

I’d it one of the five, anther 2 we nice, two I wouldn’t buy…..not that he last two were even as available

Er whoops….

I’ll probably order The Smokey 10

Two others were OK

Two didn’t suit my taste buds…….

[BradC]

Two didn’t suit my taste buds…….

On our recent jaunt to Albany my wife insisted we stop in at Limeburners. I didn’t show much enthusiasm and she pushed me until I stopped (turns out she wanted to try their Gin). Some whisky just isn’t to my taste. It might win heaps of awards but I just don’t enjoy drinking it.

Taste is a funny thing.

[Tote]

Found this at Aldi last weekend, presumably overstock from the UK as Fathers day isn't for a while yet in OZ.

177804

I really like the Chief's son 900 Standard

Chief's Son Distillery: Australian single malt whisky (https://www.chiefsson.com.au/)

Regards

Tote

[NavyDiver]

Some whiskeys might get a bit of a change soon?

"Whisky makers are turning their backs on peat (http://Whisky makers are turning their backs on peat)"

article had a Tassie one I would like to try as soon as Dry July is over

"Whisky is made all over the world, and it's not just in Scotland that peat is considered a vital component.



Belgrove, named after owner Peter Bignell's family farm, is a small distillery on the north east coast of Tasmania.




The distillery, converted from an old cobbled stable in 2010, is a little noisier than most distilleries.



"Because of the chip oil burner," says Mr Bignell. "I love being creative. It's what drives my experimentation in the distillery."


Belgrove uses biofuel made from waste chip shop cooking oil. They grow their own grain and, at the end of the process, the spent mash is fed to the sheep.



"
My Next door Neighbour has it. Belgrove Distillery 100% Rye Whisky (500ml) | Nicks Wine Merchants (https://www.nicks.com.au/products/belgrove-distillery-100-rye-whisky-500ml?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIodPKk7iL-QIVlYdLBR26WQP7EAQYASABEgL1-_D_BwE)

or Belgrove Distillery Oat Whisky (500ml) | Nicks Wine Merchants (https://www.nicks.com.au/products/belgrove-distillery-oat-whisky-500ml)


Has anyone tried "Belgrove Distillery" ?? Pricey drop!

[W&KO]

Some whiskeys might get a bit of a change soon?

"Whisky makers are turning their backs on peat (http://Whisky makers are turning their backs on peat)"

article had a Tassie one I would like to try as soon as Dry July is over

"Whisky is made all over the world, and it's not just in Scotland that peat is considered a vital component.



Belgrove, named after owner Peter Bignell's family farm, is a small distillery on the north east coast of Tasmania.




The distillery, converted from an old cobbled stable in 2010, is a little noisier than most distilleries.



"Because of the chip oil burner," says Mr Bignell. "I love being creative. It's what drives my experimentation in the distillery."


Belgrove uses biofuel made from waste chip shop cooking oil. They grow their own grain and, at the end of the process, the spent mash is fed to the sheep.



"
My Next door Neighbour has it. Belgrove Distillery 100% Rye Whisky (500ml) | Nicks Wine Merchants (https://www.nicks.com.au/products/belgrove-distillery-100-rye-whisky-500ml?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIodPKk7iL-QIVlYdLBR26WQP7EAQYASABEgL1-_D_BwE)

or Belgrove Distillery Oat Whisky (500ml) | Nicks Wine Merchants (https://www.nicks.com.au/products/belgrove-distillery-oat-whisky-500ml)


Has anyone tried "Belgrove Distillery" ?? Pricey drop!

Not really pricey for Aussie whiskey [emoji1634]….I assume they are a small operation.

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Has anyone tried "Belgrove Distillery" ?? Pricey drop!

I did try Belgrove's version of Calvados (an apple brandy) as I always wanted to try it since it formed part of a plot twist in a spy novel. I didn't like it, found it very dry, so I gave to a mate and he said it gave him a headache.

[W&KO]

Dropped into Helvetica (PERTH) for a couple of drams…..

Just grabbed three at random.

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My fav for the session…

[Saitch]

Close to a few AULROvers. Perhaps too close, for some. [bighmmm]

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[Tins]

Wish there was a way to block threads... For a bloke 3 months sober this one is torture. Always loved a single malt whisky ​ with the correct spelling....

[Saitch]

Doesn't the use of an 'E' depend on 'Country of Origin'?

Ireland and USoA distillers use the 'E', whereas Scotland and Canada forego the 'E'.

[Tins]

Doesn't the use of an 'E' depend on 'Country of Origin'?

Ireland and USoA distillers use the 'E', whereas Scotland and Canada forego the 'E'.

Indeed. Lots more Irish than Scots moved to the States back in the day. The Japanese, who make some of the finest whiskies in the world, also forgo the "e".

My pedantry here only comes from the fact that "whisky" and "whiskey" are different drinks. The Irish can rightly lay claim to the name though, as uisce is Irish for 'the water of life', although the Scots argue that the word is actually uisge, which is Gaelic.

All this, of course, is a can of worms of gargantuan proportions, and i'm ducking as I type.

Whatever it is the Yanks make, it ain't whisky. [bigwhistle]

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My pedantry here only comes from the fact that "whisky" and "whiskey" are different drinks. The Irish can rightly lay claim to the name though, as uisce is Irish for 'the water of life', although the Scots argue that the word is actually uisge, which is Gaelic.


Whatever it is the Yanks make, it ain't whisky. [bigwhistle]


While we're being Pedantic "Uisce" is the Irish Gaelic for Water.
"Uisce Beatha" is Irish Gaelic for Water of life. ( pronounced Ishka baha )

While there is no argument from the Scots as they have their own Gaelic language ( and plenty other things to argue about) which is similar ( Usige Beatha ) but pronounced "Ishiky-ba", at least that's been my experience but at the time I may well have had too much, resulting in a few more Prime Scottish words eg:
Ooot ma Tree, Ooot the game, Mad wae it, Steamboated, pusshd, heevin etc..[tonguewink]

[Saitch]

Indeed. Lots more Irish than Scots moved to the States back in the day.



Off topic a bit, but my Glaswegian, Great Grandfather and his brother fought in the American Civil War, on the Union side.

[W&KO]

Thinking I might have a dram or two tonight….slim pickings, with alcohol restrictions up here I’m glad there are online options

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[Tins]

Thinking I might have a dram or two tonight….slim pickings, with alcohol restrictions up here I’m glad there are online options

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Pickings don't look that slim... Never tried that Ballantines.

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We have discovered Japanese whisky , Suntory Kakubin is great drinking and relatively cheap, Nikka Taketsuru is fantastic but a tad expensive and hard to get in Australia

[W&KO]

Pickings don't look that slim... Never tried that Ballantines.

Quite enjoyed the Ballantines……

[W&KO]

We have discovered Japanese whisky , Suntory Kakubin is great drinking and relatively cheap, Nikka Taketsuru is fantastic but a tad expensive and hard to get in Australia

Have tried a couple of Japanese Whiskeys…….been good so far

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Thinking I might have a dram or two tonight….slim pickings, with alcohol restrictions up here I’m glad there are online options

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Looks like you're a member of The Whiskey Club?

[Tins]

Have tried a couple of Japanese Whiskeys…….been good so far

To the immense chagrin of the Scots, Japanese single malts are regarded as the best in the world. I'm not sure how that is judged. AFAIK Japan has no peat, so the Islay malts couldn't be reproduced ( wrong word ), nor could the Highlands. So I guess it's the Speysides they are compared with.

In any case, they'd need to bloody great to equal a 25yo The Macallan. Or Talisker. Since I quit drinking I do not miss alcohol, but nothing replaces the gorgeous warmth of a great whisky.

[W&KO]

Looks like you're a member of The Whiskey Club?

Yep, it’s been a bonus as we’re on the road and doing a bit of work along the way…..

Pretty heavy alcohol restrictions where we are at the moment plus when you’re allowed to buy spirits it’s just all the usuals on the shelf.

Mail order to the rescue.