TL Whiskey fans? - Page 41

On February 09 2013 08:09 Artrey wrote:


Looks like you have nice, mild starter stuff there. Ever tried something peaty?

Recently visited my first official whisky tasting in a local library. Of the six whiskies presented, I had three already at home (well, one 1:1, one cask strength and one in another version, so it was fine). :D Was funny to see the reactions of the others for Caol Ila though. Total love or hate.

I feel like I have a nice mix now:


Glendronach 15yo Revival, Ardbeg Uigeadail and Highland Park 18yo still on my wishlist, but no need to rush, as there is plenty left to enjoy. =) Planning to get down to less open bottles though. Maybe ~12 instead of the current 20 (+rum/tequila/and mixing stuff). Not going to replace the Bushmills 10yo with a new one, but for sure the Laga 16yo when they are empty.

I still like the full spectrum, sometimes more sherry, sometimes more peat. All so good. Posting about it always reminds me that I drink too rarely.. Cheers!

On February 10 2013 10:52 ieatkids5 wrote:
@Artrey

that's a nice collection. hope to expand mine to include more stuff. any good recommendations for a decent strong and peaty whiskey that wont kill my wallet?

On February 10 2013 10:52 ieatkids5 wrote:
@Artrey

that's a nice collection. hope to expand mine to include more stuff. any good recommendations for a decent strong and peaty whiskey that wont kill my wallet?

On February 10 2013 22:53 Equity213 wrote:


You could start with a highland park 12. Thats great stuff, it wont kill the wallet, and is a good introduction to peat.

I personally like laphroaig the best out of the Islay distillerys but Caol Ila, Ardbeg and Lagavulin are great too. No need to get a fancy expensive version, just start with the basic bottlings incase you dont like it. They are all good.

On February 10 2013 23:37 Equity213 wrote:
I guess a malt blend like JW green would be a halfway malt too.

On February 11 2013 06:30 Artrey wrote:


It is Talisker and Caol Ila mixed with two other malts after all. :-) But you better hurry if you want that one, since it is discontinued with stocks running out this year: http://www.scotch-tasting-bums.com/Blog,_Year_2/Entries/2012/1/16_Johnnie_Walker_Green_15-Year_Old_Walks_Off_Into_The_Sunset.html

But why are you suggesting "half way malts"? He just asked for "strong and peaty" :-)

On February 12 2013 04:28 ieatkids5 wrote:
thanks for the suggetions guys~ i've added the lagavulin 16 and highland park 12 to my list of stuff to try.

also, that news link about discontinuing jw green makes me nervous. i'll need to get it soon since it's been one blend that i've heard many good things about. hopefully, the local stores don't jack up the price too soon. how much does jw green cost around you guys? i checked two of the stores in downtown dc near where i work, and it costs about 62 to 65 USD

On March 21 2013 22:34 Lassepetri wrote:
Bumping for greater justice.

Just bought Glenfiddich 15yo for about 46 dollars, which I think is a fair price for a whisky usually priced around 70 dollars or higher (danes: Kvickly - 269kr, normalpris 399kr). I love the smell and taste of the 12yo so I think im in for a treat.

Furthermore

I fell upon Glenfiddich Malt Master's edition. I have no clue about this one, it has no age statement and the price is about 45 dollars. Never heard of it before. I read a few reviews telling me quite different tales. So I'm asking you: have you tried it? is it worth the money?

On March 22 2013 02:01 tuho12345 wrote:
big fan of Henessy here Also drinking Jack Daniel atm.

On March 22 2013 01:26 Abraxas514 wrote:

18,000 bottles made. aged 6-7 years in ex-bourbon and 4-6 in sherry. 86 proof and priced around 80$. At that price, it's a steal!

On March 22 2013 02:38 FunkyFerdi wrote:



Well its good to start with, but first of alle Henessy is cognac and Jack Daniels only something to get into whiskey. I know its better to drink with coke but if you would buy single malt you would know what real whisky tastest like.