Thread: ITT Whiskey

MMMMM yes a very tastey drop indeed

Alas my whiskey budget is as slim as my 4by budget hehe so trying some of these older refined whiskey's is rare.

My pic firstly is to choose between a blended or single malt and for me, though the blends are quite palatable, don't stack up against a single malt.

I have had a 21 y/o Glenfiddich that was again very smooth full of heather with a hint of peat, for a cheaper drop though the younger The Glenlivet's are nicer. Dalwhinnie 15 yo is also a very good drop. A tipple that I have only had a nip of was Sullivans Cove from Tassie unfortunately i can't remember how old it was.
I'm also partial to a good Irish whiskey as well

Just a couple of the ones I've had hehe many more to try

mark

Yeah I get myself a bottle once a year for myself as a birthday pres

I've not tried Sullivans Cove - I'll have to keep my eyes out for it.

For a less expensive drop I'm partial to a Jamison.. The Glenlivet 12 is also very nice.

I had a nice 50 year old bottle of Chivers Regal Royal Salute that I acquired from my late father in law, he was a bus driver and one of the passengers gave it to him around 1960. He had the bottle for over 40 years before I got hold of it, he didn't drink and was going to pour it down the sink . Still got the bottle, stoneware bottle, blue velvet bag and silver top. But alas the bottle is empty.

Im inspired...Im going to go and get a glass right now whilst i ponder this most interesting of topics....back in a sec....

ooooooohhhhhhhhhhh yyyyeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh.....now, where were we....

Jamiesons is a good substitute, when you walk into a suburban bottleshop, and know you are only going to get it....and nothing better. However, Im quite partial to Laphroaig, dont mind Oban, Glennmorangie, Glenlivet. There are a lot of great whiskey bars in Melbourne, Fidel's, Gin Palace, Supper CLub to name a few.....but for something a little different, if you have a weekend in Vic, go to the Red Star Cafe, in hepburn springs (daylesford)...tell the better half you are taking her there for dinnerafter she has spent the day in the spa....better yet, send her to the spa and spend an afternoon at the bar and ask her to pick you up afterwards ....food is extraordinary....the whiskey "list" will blow your mind.

So, Im up for a social event involving tumblers, single malt and landrovers...and I dont care where it is!

Originally Posted by flagg

Yeah I get myself a bottle once a year for myself as a birthday pres

I've not tried Sullivans Cove - I'll have to keep my eyes out for it.

For a less expensive drop I'm partial to a Jamison.. The Glenlivet 12 is also very nice.

I think the Irish Vs Scottish stuff is a bit like Shiraz Vs Cab Sav.....similar but not quite the same animal. It's horses for courses or in my case...I like both styles of spirit and red wine.

I'm not a big fan of Glenfiddich standard...12 YR old or whatever it is and it has been a rumour in the industry for well over a decade, that once again the big quality control issue lost out over volume. However, I have had a few bottles of the 15 YR old Glenfiddich Solera and it is fabulous stuff. I can only imagine how good the 21 YR old would be.

Referring to the above rumour...the Japs have been involved and own many Scottish whisky distilleries and have done for quite some time.....wouldn't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out that commercialism could take it's toll!

My run of the mill single malt is Glenmorangie.

I'll have to look out for Sullivans Cove too....never heard of it. I hear the Kiwi's don't do a bad dram either but I've never tried.

Oh, for the record....Whiskey is Irish and Whisky is Scottish....apparently....a bit like Mac and McK...which I think is tosh! Being of Scots with a little Irish decent, I'm allowed to say that.

Apologies to any that disagree...

Originally Posted by chunk

I had a nice 50 year old bottle of Chivers Regal Royal Salute that I acquired from my late father in law, he was a bus driver and one of the passengers gave it to him around 1960. He had the bottle for over 40 years before I got hold of it, he didn't drink and was going to pour it down the sink . Still got the bottle, stoneware bottle, blue velvet bag and silver top. But alas the bottle is empty.

Great score for you. Once it's in the bottle the positive ageing would be minimal, if at all....however, Royal Salute doesn't need any help.

Worked with a guy once who was flown in to repair an aircraft in the Middle East for some big wig. One of his honchos was tasked with looking after the maintenance engineers. Royal Salutes all night and a lovely (full) velvet bag to take home on top of the tax free dosh!!!

Originally Posted by Hamish71

Laphroaig

that is the really peaty one, isn't it? Loved it. Had it first at a whiskey bar in Wellington.


Glennmorangie is so buttery.. I like it but it isn't as strong as I'm usually after.

Glenlivet is my regular. I've got the 12,15 and 21.

Originally Posted by Hamish71

So, Im up for a social event involving tumblers, single malt and landrovers...and I dont care where it is!

Sounds like a bloody good idea!