Whisky / Whiskey / Bourbon

Aberlour is a Speyside distillery ;)

This. But they are not all sweet. Glen Garioch does some very dry and peaty variations, for example.

I've had Glen Garioch - it's just up the road from me - I don't mind Benromach either

took a punt on a bottle of this will try later - £20 in Asda - decent reviews

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/buffalo-trace-bourbon-whiskey/

Sorry if a repost, has anybody tried these? http://www.timeandoak.com/

It's a really good basic bourbon. Nothing fancy, but does the job.

Tried Hudson last night, very tasty indeed.

I drank some Laphroaig 10 for the first time in ages last night. Such a classic Islay.

It also made the cheap left over Easter egg I was eating taste incredible; with notes of burnt toffee. mmmm.

love Laph

World Whisky day tomorrow!!!

http://www.cityam.com/208140/world-whisky-day-saturday-scotch-whisky-industry-economy-uk?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Email&utm_campaign=150515_CMU

awww hell yeah

Went on a tasting session organised by a colleague at The Whiskey Shop yesterday. Opened with one of their blends which was nice and then a Glen Livet 10 yr and a Higland Park which were both ok but nothing special.

Then 2 stormers: a Nikka Miyagikyo Non Age which was beautifully clean but spicey, and then my favourite; a BenRiach Birnie Moss Intensely Peated.
Smoke, BBQ and peat (although not as much as you'd expect from the name), this one just went on and on. Such a long aftertaste and smell.

The evening only cost a fiver which was very good although I think it'll end up costing me more as I'm going to have to treat myself to a bottle of the BenRiach. :)

Hudson four grain small batch. The local specialist liquor slinger was all out of Kings County, so gave this a try. Very impressed. Interesting mix of grains makes for a super smooth sipper.... Some great stuff coming out of Brooklyn. fairly pricey at £40 for 35cl bottle though. Don't think this one will last long!
Wax sealed cork is a bit annoying to get into mind...

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Not normally a fan of scotch, but got my old man a bottle of Nikka black for his birthday a while back. Was very impessd'

^^ and with a copy of Darkside on, bet that was nice and mellow evening

Woodford Reserve - was not expecting the spice!

What glass is that?

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I had a headache this morning...

Ikea, believe it or not!

They're pretty cool! I like the replica(nt) ones from Blade Runner but quite pricey.

Went into Milroy's for the first time in months and... oh, dear. Used to be a nice wee whisky shop with an interesting range. Now has a tiny selection of whiskys and is a bar, with a "hidden" speakeasy cocktail bar underneath. Both full of barely pubescent hipsters who know fuck all about whisky and don't give a shit about it.

You are fucking kidding? Tragic

Buffalo Trace only £18 in Asda - seriously good Bourbon for that money

Bilroys? Bindian Bhisky?

Just cracked open a BenRiach Birnie Moss Intensley Peated.
Oh yes; a good evening awaits.

Making Old Fashioneds with Rittenhouse Rye. Lush.