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That's good if its a nice single malt. I'll pick one up for the weekend in that case
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That's good if its a nice single malt. I'll pick one up for the weekend in that case
Cee Jay
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Had both the Aldi ( Glen Marnoch) and Lidl ( Ben Bracken) Islay.
Both are pretty decent and both priced at £17.49
I'd guess the Speyside and Highland versions are of pretty decent standard for the money
Deleted User 2893
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Got a bottle of some 8 year old single malt for christmas but generally prefer older than that so will be a few years before I try it
Cee Jay
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Jimmy riddle
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It doesn’t work that way unfortunately, whisky only matured in the cask. Once an 8, always an 8.
TheWanderer
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After asking advice on here regarding a starter whisky I was pointed towards the Ben Bracken Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Aldi.
I had this idea of a few drinks by the fire with the dog at my feet with the kids in bed over Christmas, but never really drank Whisky it didn’t start well. Added a bit water to my first glass but it was just like fire as I swallowed it and the heartburn kicked in immediately...what I learnt was I needed to leave it in my mouth and appreciate the taste before swallowing it. By leaving it in my mouth for a short while as I swallowed I didn’t get that burning taste! Bingo, I think I’ve cracked drinking whisky...just ice, no water, swill around mouth before swallowing. I’m now a fan and will likely start to purchase a few more expensive bottles soon.
I had this idea of a few drinks by the fire with the dog at my feet with the kids in bed over Christmas, but never really drank Whisky it didn’t start well. Added a bit water to my first glass but it was just like fire as I swallowed it and the heartburn kicked in immediately...what I learnt was I needed to leave it in my mouth and appreciate the taste before swallowing it. By leaving it in my mouth for a short while as I swallowed I didn’t get that burning taste! Bingo, I think I’ve cracked drinking whisky...just ice, no water, swill around mouth before swallowing. I’m now a fan and will likely start to purchase a few more expensive bottles soon.
Cee Jay
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I decided to treat myself in duty free and get a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label.
I'm breaking my own rule about how much I spend on whisky (since my taste isn't refined enough to notice much difference once you get over 40-50 quid for a bottle) but fuck it! I deserve it.
I'm breaking my own rule about how much I spend on whisky (since my taste isn't refined enough to notice much difference once you get over 40-50 quid for a bottle) but fuck it! I deserve it.
Chappers
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As the bairn says. If you can afford it, get it.I decided to treat myself in duty free and get a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label.
I'm breaking my own rule about how much I spend on whisky (since my taste isn't refined enough to notice much difference once you get over 40-50 quid for a bottle) but fuck it! I deserve it.
bernardbresslaw
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FC United of Manchester
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Strip out the Macallan and replace it With Laphroaig Quarter Cask and you have 3 standards that are always on rotation on my sideboard. Although the Ardbeg is currently Corryvreckan rather than the 10 as Amazon cocked up my daughters order and sent the Corryvreckan by mistake for the same price. Not that I’m complaining.
The only non Islay one I’m partial to for a change is the Glenmorangie Lasanta Sherry cask.
Don’t do expensive Whisky as I drink too much of the bloody stuff so try to keep it to around £50 a bottle max but just finished a bottle of the Caol Ila 18 the missus bought me which was very nice.
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Like any of the Jura malts and talisker storm
bernardbresslaw
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I got the 18 for Christmas, lovely.
Aye it's fine. I've got a bottle of the 17 yo blended on the go.
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Cee Jay
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Do like the Laphroaig QC ( often got a bottle in my stash) Not had the Corryvrecckan but have had the "Uggi" which I love.
Off to Islay in May ( not for the Feise Ile) and we're doing Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Bunnahabhain and Laphroaig over the two full days we're there....can't wait
admwil
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Will give that a look. The Lakes Distillery also worth a try.
The Lakes Distillery | Home of The Lakes Single Malt Whisky
Pushing boundaries in pursuit of flavour creation, The Lakes Distillery's artistic ethos is at the intersection of art, science and nature. Discover the award-winning Lakes Single Malt Whisky, and our unique collection of gin, vodka, whiskies and gifts from The Lake District.
www.lakesdistillery.com
rudd
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Might go for a tour and a sample when I'm up thereWill give that a look. The Lakes Distillery also worth a try.
The Lakes Distillery | Home of The Lakes Single Malt Whisky
Pushing boundaries in pursuit of flavour creation, The Lakes Distillery's artistic ethos is at the intersection of art, science and nature. Discover the award-winning Lakes Single Malt Whisky, and our unique collection of gin, vodka, whiskies and gifts from The Lake District.
