Whisky / Whiskey / Bourbon

You're right, what the fuck am I trying to think of?

Jura Origin £20 in Sainsburys

I was looking into the whisky calendar and it's contents

• Yamazaki 12 Year Old
  
• Grants 25 Year Old
  
• Evan Williams Single Barrel
  
• Mackmyra Brukswhisky
  
• Bowmore 15 Year Old
  
• Scapa 16 Year Old
  
• Glencadam 21 Year Old
  
• Blue Hanger 9th Release
  
• Tomintoul 14 Year Old
  
• Dalmore 18 Year Old
  
• Auchentoshan Three Wood
  
• Chivas Regal 18 Year Old
  
• Yellow Spot 12 Year Old
  
• Talisker Port Ruighe
  
• Nikka Whisky From The Barrel
  
• Balcones Texas Single Malt
  
• Glen Garioch 12 Year Old
  
• Johnnie Walker Platinum
  
• Balvenie 17 Year Old Doublewood
  
• Smooth Ambler 7 Year Old Bourbon
  
• Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Distillery Edition
  
• Balvenie Carribean Cask
  
• The Glenlivet Nadurra
  
• Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
  
  

I'm thinking I'll just buy two bottles one from Japan and another from there and drink a nip every day... while having twice the amount

Recommendations sub £80ish if you have them... looking for something I've not really tried that will wow me

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There's only 2 Japanese whiskies there.

I'm aware of that, but decided I should buy some anyway...

given the lack of quick response and itchy trigger finger I ordered

Benroamach Organic
Nikka from the Barrel
Bunnahabahn 18 yo
and still have money 'in the bank'

^Springbank? Your knowledge seems much better than mine but Springbank is different to almost every other malt I've tried

The saltiness, you mean? Glen Scotia's output has the same characteristic (it seems to be a Campbeltown thing) but also tastes of piss (really, one to avoid). Springbank is definitely worth sampling, though.

Yep I guess that's what distinguishes it. I am a bit of a fan of the Islay malts but when I was flush I tried it on the recommendation of a friend and liked it - but I have not had any for a few years

I'm yet to try a duff one from Springbank. Their Longrow range is very good too.

I'm aware of that, but decided I should buy some anyway...

given the lack of quick response and itchy trigger finger I ordered

Benroamach Organic
Nikka from the Barrel
Bunnahabahn 18 yo
and still have money 'in the bank'

:)

I would have suggested the Nikka of the two.

Their Longrow range is very good too.

Heh, I didn't mention it because I've plugged it on here enough times. The 14yo is much better than the 10 (the 18yo even nicer but hard to find).

Caol ila is yum

Picked up a bottle of this tonight

http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/scotch-whisky/single-malt-whisky/the-ileach/cask-strength-whisky/

Supposedly from Caol Ila, but not sure, haven't tried it yet.

I went to Hedonism wines last night, it's pure whisky porn in there... so much choice. Some crazy priced stuff as well. worth popping in if you happen to be passing by mayfair

Heh, I didn't mention it because I've plugged it on here enough times. The 14yo is much better than the 10 (the 18yo even nicer but hard to find).

Sipping a glass of the 18yo Longrow right now. Gorgeous stuff.

anyone tried the Port Charlotte, sounds lush?

http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-18826.aspx

Not had that one but did have a PC8 that was like mesquite smoked bacon.

anyone tried the Port Charlotte, sounds lush?

http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-18826.aspx

I tried this at the distillery tour. Don't really remember it though! It's quite steep for what it is though, but I suppose they don't produce a lot of it.

This is a great drop

Waitrose are doing 20% off all whiskey and bourbon.
Picked up a couple of nice deals yesterday for Christmas

I went to Hedonism wines last night, it's pure whisky porn in there... so much choice. Some crazy priced stuff as well. worth popping in if you happen to be passing by mayfair

Interesting. This is on my commute so may head in there and check out what wine they have in the cough under £30 range

^^ All?
Fucking sweet.

It certainly seemed like all of them when I was in there

http://www.waitrose.com/shop/OfferDetails?merchId=whiskysc&wtrint=1-Merchandising-_-2-BWS-_-3-BST-_-4-Drinks%20Landing%20Page-_-5-G1+%20Aisle%20Page-_-6-6_Nov-_-7-Percentage%20Off-_-8-Whiskey%20Showcase

hmmm

on offer

http://www.waitrose.com/shop/DisplayProductFlyout?productId=26970#.UpNeVnDIbT8

and yet

http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-3121.aspx

any time