Page 1 of 4

Paging the whiskey aficionados ....

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:16 pm
by slparry
Over the years I've tried various blended and single malts and just find all of them a bit harsh and burny on the throat.

I've found many Cognac's to be smooth. I find Jack Daniels to be smooth. So surely there must be a Scotch out there that is palatable? So what do I ask for as a guaranteed smooth Scotch when I next visit Porridgestan? :)

Oh and I don't want to put water in it :)

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:24 pm
by Harry Lime
I'l be no help. Talisker, when I can afford it. Laphroiag when I can't. Beer when I can't afford either.

You're going to have to go east coast. There's something with a sailor on it which is pretty smooth ( boring ).

We need something like this, but for Scotchland.

Image

H.

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:30 pm
by Wavey
Haven't you tried your local fallin' down water Steve? http://www.welsh-whisky.co.uk/

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:34 pm
by slparry
Wavey wrote:Haven't you tried your local fallin' down water Steve? http://www.welsh-whisky.co.uk/


Oddly enough Dave I haven't <thinks> I have fleeting suspicion it may have been in the bar at the Wild Pheasant?

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:42 pm
by Dai wiskers
Myself i like the irish ones

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:56 pm
by mikek_7
Iwhen staying in France a few years ago in a B&Bm the owner was very insistant that French whisky was vastly superior to the Scots stuff. Didn't try it.

Personally, I'm with Dai - Irish everytime, but only if there is no rum available.

---------------------------------------
Mike Knight (and yes, I've heard every joke about my name)

2004 S Yellow/Grey - the best colour

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:08 pm
by Dai wiskers
mikek_7 wrote:Iwhen staying in France a few years ago in a B&Bm the owner was very insistant that French whisky was vastly superior to the Scots stuff. Didn't try it.

Personally, I'm with Dai - Irish everytime, but only if there is no rum available.

---------------------------------------
Mike Knight (and yes, I've heard every joke about my name)

2004 S Yellow/Grey - the best colour


Now i do like a drop of rum particularly any of the dark ones but saying that lydl's are selling a good one they call it a dark but it's more of a honey colour similar to Morgan's spiced
Now where did I put that black bush Dai

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:11 pm
by Wavey
Off the top of my head Steve, I would advise you of the following:

Look out for:
Glenlivet
Glenmorangie
Isle Of Jura

Avoid:
Laphroaig
Talisker

If you like the taste of TCP reverse the above :wink:

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:12 pm
by mikek_7
Dai wiskers wrote:[

Now i do like a drop of rum particularly any of the dark ones but saying that lydl's are selling a good one they call it a dark but it's more of a honey colour similar to Morgan's spiced
Now where did I put that black bush Dai


My favourite is Goslings Black Seal ... well, maybe one later as a nightcap when I get back from the pub!
Sorry, didn;t mean to turn this into a rum thread!

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:15 pm
by popsky
Steve come back to the West Country and well take you to a local pub that must have at least a 100 different wikkies, :shock:
You could try a few out to see which you like :wink:

Infact why not have a Boxertrix beverage sampling weekend [smilie=drinks_wine.gif]

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:15 pm
by pbikerharry
Like a bit of Blackbush myself (or a brazilian) :wink:

Pete

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:16 pm
by Wavey
I agree with you Dai, re Irish Whiskey.

Hard to beat Jamesons or Bushmills.

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:25 pm
by slparry
popsky wrote:Steve come back to the West Country and well take you to a local pub that must have at least a 100 different wikkies, :shock:
You could try a few out to see which you like :wink:

Infact why not have a Boxertrix beverage sampling weekend [smilie=drinks_wine.gif]


We're just waiting for you to organise it :P

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:41 pm
by Bikerhoss
10 or 15 year old Macallan, very smooth, not too expensive 8)

Unfortunately I tend to run dry of Macallan very quickly, Let's just say once the top's off, it's not needed anymore :oops:

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:44 pm
by slparry
Cool .... so Macallan on the list :)

I know it's bourbon but with Jack Daniels I can swig a measure back and it's pleasurable, whereas if I do that with the scotches I'm left coughing at the harsh burning sensation :)