Whisky / Whiskey / Bourbon

Connemara is peaty, cheap, and Irish. Peat Monster is awful, imo.

Edit: I don't advocate spending £30 on Connemara when Green Spot is available for £5 more, but for the peatiness.

Agree with those recommending Ardbeg Uigeadail and Lagavulin 16. I'd also highly recommend Kilchoman Machir Bay for a peaty beast.

hey, flying back to US soon via Amsterdam. Any suggestions for a good bottle to pick up in airport ? All I know is US prices tend to be a bit scary compared to UK.

60 quid sorta range

Thanks for the help chaps. I went for Buffalo Trace in the end.

Sláinte mhath!

Making up for the shame of picklebacks today with a couple of tours and tasting sessions....

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...and a few more today.

So far I've been to Bowmore, Bruichladich, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroag, Kilchoman and Port Ellen.

I missed out on Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila and Port Askaig unfortunately due to time constraints.

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@Kirth https://mobile.twitter.com/exquisitesh they have a great selection of rum too.

Generous on the tasting front too.

fuck right off!! So jelly. These Islay distilleries share a visual aesthetic too!

They're wonderful.

A lot of the older buildings on the island are similar - whitewashed stone with black -so there are whole villages that are in keeping with it.

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Present from the in-laws.

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As someone who doesn't stray far from Jameson and WR for bourbon not too sure what to expect from these

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I bought this 12 years ago for my Dad, a 60th birthday present.
1798 Mission Glenturret.
Sadly, he never opened it.
I'm getting married on Saturday, his best friend will be there, seems appropriate.

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Slight typo on the year there...

Nice sentiment, congratulations on your wedding.

Oops.

So, the bourbon mission; 'improve palate' continues. Down so far are bottles of:
Buffalo Trace
Four Roses
Makers 46

What else should I be drinking?

Balcones. Seriously, get some Balcones, it's good.

Yup Balcones is a winner

tried Few Bourbon - meh

Evan Williams Single Barrel is nice

High West Double Rye and Redemption Rye both lush

Is Tin Cup any good?

Balcones it is. Thanks to the hive mind!

oof check the reviews for that Balcones.........doesn't seem very well liked

Eagle Rare 10

Eagle Rare 17 is better. Bit dear though.

Rock Town.