Aldi Highland Black 8yr old whiskey

Peanut

...is rather good for the price (€16.99). Just got a bottle here yesterday after some deliberation between the Scotch and their Irish brands.

The 8yr old is rich and mellow with a pleasant aroma & finish.

I've also tried the Lidl Dundalgan cheapo brand recently... horrible stuff, this Aldi bottle is in a different league entirely.

BaZmO*

Well if it's anything like their Traditional Irish Ale I'd imagine it's top quality. Have to say, I'm very impressed with their Speciality range in general.

Peanut

Same here, I hadn't been in Aldi for about a year and find they have a lot of good stuff now. I think that traditional ale is from the Carlow Brewing company?

Haven't tried it but was tempted!

BaZmO*

Peanut wrote: »

I think that traditional ale is from the Carlow Brewing company?

Haven't tried it but was tempted!

Yeah it is. Try it, it's beautiful. Probably my favourite tipple at the moment.

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Agreed on the Ale, and I was looking at the whisky last time I was in there, think I'll get myself a bottle once I'm working again and allowed to buy myself stuff.

Peanut

After some digging around on the Net, I'm guessing that this could be

"Bailie Nicol Jarvie"

in disguise.

I haven't tasted that whiskey so can't be sure, however another forum pointed to highland producer Glenmorangie, who also make an 8yr old blend. I think it's possible to detect some Glenmorangie in the Aldi blend, although the slight peatiness masks it to an extent.

Brockagh

Yes, I think Glenmorangie have supplied Aldi with a few whiskies in the past.

I think, legally, they can't bottle something like Bailie Nicol Jarvie and call it something else. It has to be slightly different to be labeled as a new brand, but it can be very close, of course.