Paging the whiskey aficionados ....

[simon]

... try
Glenkinchie

or my fave..
Springbank

[ianbcr]

this thread has had more replys than most bike related issues.

[slparry]

mmmm this is looking more and more like we need a distillery tour .... by coach

[Phil K]

This is the one

Knockando Whisky Distillery

[oyster]

I was a dedicated brandy drinker, as well as ales, but have more recently tried a good few whiskies.
Blackbush is on my list to try as yet, reputed to be excellent. Generally I like the older Speyside options. Oban - not in that group - is really smooth. The best Hine you can afford is a great brandy. And rums are 'double season' matured, as advised by an expert, the climate is such in the Caribbean that they mature twice as fast as a whiskey, so a vintage rum should be exceptionally smooth. I am still experimenting. The best beer I have had this year is Bateman's Mocha from the barrel. Superb.

[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

Pussycat!

H.

Steady tiger!

[popsky]

This is from my dear wife……

Chivas Regal, apparently very smooth 12 year blended Scotch Whiskey, oh and have it straight

[Blackal]

... try
Glenkinchie

or my fave..
Springbank

Love Glenkinchie - a very light whisky, great as an aperitif. Not one for a winter's evening after dinner, though.

Al

[Bikerhoss]

mmmm this is looking more and more like we need a distillery tour .... by coach

Wher do I sign

(WHERE even, I started already )

[slparry]

mmmm this is looking more and more like we need a distillery tour .... by coach

Wher do I sign

Ride to the Erskine Bridge, park bike, board coach. ..... sounds a plan

[boxerscott]

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

Without doubt (I am no amateur fighting my way to the bar) it has to be Old Poultenay. nice on corn flakes too for an early morning pick me up

[Bikerhoss]

Old Pulteney
Oldest distillery in Northern Scotland and I'm ashamed to say I've never heard of it (until googled) or tasted it Can I make it to the local pub in time for last orders???!!

[Bikerhoss]

My kid brother once bought me a single malt in a pretty tube presentation pack, Auchentoshen .... . I ended up using it to make hot toddies with when I was poorly

By the way, you can reach the distillery for this by walking over the Erskine bridge from the hotel on the Scottish Trip, and make up for this heinous crime whilst you're there

[dave the german]

Without doubt (I am no amateur fighting my way to the bar) it has to be Old Poultenay. nice on corn flakes too for an early morning pick me up [/quote]

Chris, Why do I beleive you?

[slparry]

My kid brother once bought me a single malt in a pretty tube presentation pack, Auchentoshen .... . I ended up using it to make hot toddies with when I was poorly

By the way, you can reach the distillery for this by walking over the Erskine bridge from the hotel on the Scottish Trip, and make up for this heinous crime whilst you're there

Phew dodged that one ..... "Hayden" you've picked up the blame