Ocho Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I want to buy some whisky as a present, but it has to be decent quality - but I don't know what's decent. I gather that the older it is, the better quality - but what about 'single malt' and all that stuff. And Irish, Scottish types etc. What's best? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 There is another whiskey thread somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 My Dad loves Glenmorangie, about £20-25 a bottle. Got him this from Costco: http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/ProductImage.aspx?pc=GMGOB.10YOV22&w=270 £23 Though there's a lot better quality around, you want something better? Edit: My Dad always says 'Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky' preferably a Glen-something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv274/nflperdiem/ortonjack.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkeye Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 My personal every day favourite is The Glenlivit but, if you can get it Tamdhu is simply stunning!! For something special try the Aaron Single Malt, it is pricey but, worth every bean! However, all that is in the past now that I am tee total, 1 week and 1 day so far (and counting!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Glenfiddich is good... http://xaus.org/fotos/glenfiddich.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 My Dad loves Glenmorangie, about £20-25 a bottle. Got him this from Costco: http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/ProductImage.aspx?pc=GMGOB.10YOV22&w=270 £23 Though there's a lot better quality around, you want something better? Edit: My Dad always says 'Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky' preferably a Glen-something. I'd go along with Glenmorangie and add Laphroaig and Macallan. Laphroaig would be my first choice but the other two are excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 There is another whiskey thread somewhere. http://www.newcastle-online.org/nufcforum/index.php/topic,65954.0.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lankybellwipe Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 If you're looking fir maturity. I think that could run into the more expensive brands. Bells reckons theirs matures over eight years, but for a mass production average price label, I would have to discount that as a bit of a marketing bit of tiny bollocks like man! I cannot knock, dissuade myself from, or find fault with Tennesse No. 7, for me, straight, no ice, and it astounds me that I'm not a plonkey!! (which some of you may think I am anyway?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross magoo Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Laphroaig Quarter Cask - i'm looking for opinions folks. I love the 10yr Laphroaig, it's my favourite whisky. ASDA have both of them on special offer and i get paid on Wednesday (i usually buy a malt every second payday). The Quarter Cask stuff has had good reviews. One said something along the lines of "for the Laphroaig lover this is like discovering Laphroaig all over again". Can anybody confirm or deny this? What would you recommend? (and don't recommend anthing other than an Islay malt please) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neesy111 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 My mate works in the whiskey shop in the metro centre, I can put you in touch with him if you want. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesPaul Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 In my experience the good stuff is spelt Whiskey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Laphroaig Quarter Cask - i'm looking for opinions folks. I love the 10yr Laphroaig, it's my favourite whisky. ASDA have both of them on special offer and i get paid on Wednesday (i usually buy a malt every second payday). The Quarter Cask stuff has had good reviews. One said something along the lines of "for the Laphroaig lover this is like discovering Laphroaig all over again". Can anybody confirm or deny this? What would you recommend? (and don't recommend anthing other than an Islay malt please) It's stronger in terms of alcohol, definitely, but I honestly can't notice a massive difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Macallan is still by far the nicest whisky I've ever had. Lovely stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross magoo Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 In my experience the good stuff is spelt Whiskey. Laphroaig Quarter Cask - i'm looking for opinions folks. I love the 10yr Laphroaig, it's my favourite whisky. ASDA have both of them on special offer and i get paid on Wednesday (i usually buy a malt every second payday). The Quarter Cask stuff has had good reviews. One said something along the lines of "for the Laphroaig lover this is like discovering Laphroaig all over again". Can anybody confirm or deny this? What would you recommend? (and don't recommend anthing other than an Islay malt please) It's stronger in terms of alcohol, definitely, but I honestly can't notice a massive difference. The reviews say it's rough at first (as you'd expect with the extra 8%) but it's smokier...? If there's nae difference then i'd probably go for the normal 10yr stuff that i know i love. ASDA have it at £20 the now and they have the Quarter Cask stuff at about £21.50. One pound fifty isna a lot but i just want to make sure i'm no missing oot on anything wi this special edition stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 In my experience the good stuff is spelt Whiskey. Piss off man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross magoo Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Macallan is still by far the nicest whisky I've ever had. Lovely stuff. Tbh mate i can take the Speyside malts and leave them. The 18yr Glenlivet didna really do it for me so there's no winning me over. I love my Islay malts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neesy111 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 @ross magoo PM sent fella You'll get good advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesPaul Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 In my experience the good stuff is spelt Whiskey. Piss off man. It's the truth. Scotch can be a bit dodgy, there's too many brands and there's a lot of s*** in it. Nothing beets a drop of Jamesson/Paddys/Powers or Jack Daniels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Give over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Laphroaig Quarter Cask - i'm looking for opinions folks. I love the 10yr Laphroaig, it's my favourite whisky. ASDA have both of them on special offer and i get paid on Wednesday (i usually buy a malt every second payday). The Quarter Cask stuff has had good reviews. One said something along the lines of "for the Laphroaig lover this is like discovering Laphroaig all over again". Can anybody confirm or deny this? What would you recommend? (and don't recommend anthing other than an Islay malt please) buy it and let me know. love my islays but it's a seasonal thing for me. islays in the autumn and winter, speysides and lowlands in the spring/summer. highland park (orkney i know) and jamesons (irish blend i know) are my standards and i'm starting to prefer an ardbeg or bowmore over a laphroaig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matta Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Chivas Regal. Great gift in my opinion! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 What is the difference between Bourbon (sp?) and Whisky/ey? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 What is the difference between Bourbon (sp?) and Whisky/ey? bourbon is for me, a lot sweeter and sickly tasting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 So like a much sweeter whisky? Like Dr Pepper Zero and Dr Pepper? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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