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What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

artanevilla

I know there's a thread on recommending Whiskeys/Whiskys but there's none on general tasting as far as I can see.

Similar premise to the beer thread, but we'll say month instead of week as drinking a €50/60 bottle of Whiskey/Whisky a week is probably not a good idea...

I picked up a bottle of The Glenlivet Master Distillers Reserve on my travels recently. No age statement.

Not the most complex Whisky in the world. It's quite nice though, smooth and fruity, very strong taste of pears, and a tiny bit of spice. Drank with a splash of water.

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Wailin

It was a few yrs ago when i tried the scotch but my tastes have broadened a bit since then so ill happily try the traditional peaty scotch again. I just don't know where to begin. Well up with irish whiskey but not scotch.

RebelButtMunch

I'm in the US this week. I generally like a nice peaty scotch or even a decent Jameson 12y.

Heading to a bar tonight and want to chance a bourbon?
Any recommendations?

Mellor

I'd meet up with my GF's brother in law every 2 years or so. I always get to get him a bottle of whiskey or something similar. He had been living in canada, so it was simple to grab the last jameson special edition (sydney edition,young henrys caskmates,etc) that he couldn't get easily. Now he's back in ireland so I need to switch it up.
Not sure what to get him now, some of the miniaturise sets are interesting but not sure if they are good value.

If I can't find anything I'll probably buy him a bottle of japanese

Wailin

Anyone try Method and Madness single malt? Chap in O' Brien's recommended it but I'm a bit reluctant to part with €80 on a whiskey I haven't heard of, even though it's from Midleton.

lord lucan

Wailin wrote: »

Anyone try Method and Madness single malt? Chap in O' Brien's recommended it but I'm a bit reluctant to part with €80 on a whiskey I haven't heard of, even though it's from Midleton.

14yo single malt from bushmills,a nice drop it has to be said.

dashcamdanny

Wailin wrote: »

Anyone try Method and Madness single malt? Chap in O' Brien's recommended it but I'm a bit reluctant to part with €80 on a whiskey I haven't heard of, even though it's from Midleton.

Its top shelf whiskey. You wont be disappointed if you like quality whiskey.

odyssey06

EagererBeaver wrote: »

Auchentoshan is triple distilled (the only scotch to do so I think?) so is very smooth like the Irish whiskeys.

Glenlivet would also be high on my list of recommendations but it very much depends on what you're after - single malt vs blend etc.

If you really don't like anything peaty, stay away from anything from Islay.

Have you been drinking Glenlivet for long? I only see the non age statement founders reserve around which is nice but I am curious how it compares to the 12yo?

I like the glenfiddich 12yo and the non peated 10yo origin from jura, think they are a notch above the founders reserve.

RasTa

Just looking at the whiskey in my local tesco. Eyeing up the Laphroaig Select Malt or is there something else I should be buying from this list?

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/shop/drinks/spirits/whisky?viewAll=promotion&promotion=offers

Quackster

RasTa wrote: »

Just looking at the whiskey in my local tesco. Eyeing up the Laphroaig Select Malt or is there something else I should be buying from this list?

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/shop/drinks/spirits/whisky?viewAll=promotion&promotion=offers

Certainly worth it at that price. Although the 10YO is the superior whisky IMO and I'd be keeping an eye out for when that's on promotion (in my experience a regular enough occurrence in one of the big three in NI).

EagererBeaver

RasTa wrote: »

Just looking at the whiskey in my local tesco. Eyeing up the Laphroaig Select Malt or is there something else I should be buying from this list?

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/shop/drinks/spirits/whisky?viewAll=promotion&promotion=offers

I'd be a fan of the Old Pulteney at that price.

Agree on going for the Laphroaig 10.

brinty

RasTa wrote:

Just looking at the whiskey in my local tesco. Eyeing up the Laphroaig Select Malt or is there something else I should be buying from this list?

If you enjoy speyside the Aberlour 12 is a great drop too

odyssey06

The Quiet Man, 8 year old single malt, mini from the Celtic Whiskey Shop.

Lovely, light whiskey with a long red apple finish, although not sure if I'd pony up for a whole bottle.
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/the-quiet-man/the-quiet-man-8-year-old-whiskey/
https://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/The-Quiet-Man-8-Year-Old-Single-Malt

ps the Derry distillery has been bought by the American makers of Ezra Brooks & Rebel Yell, I guess they see 'synergies' in re-use of ex bourbon barrels:
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/04/luxco-acquires-northern-irelands-niche-drinks/

milltown

Makers Mark.
Only started getting into whiskey lately and tried mostly Irish and some scotch. Never tried any american. Guy in work recommended MM so when I spotted it on special in Dunnes I picked it up. I like my whiskey in a tumbler, almost neat, with maybe a drop of water to soften it.

I found the Makers Mark almost undrinkable to my normal recipe, with a very chemically taste to it. With extra water it's smoother and I can enjoy some of the flavours that come through but then the experience misses the burn and feel that I like in whiskey.

What are others' opinions on this stuff?
And any other american stuff worth a shot?

L1011

Bourbon is rarely drunk straight, there is little designed for it

EagererBeaver

milltown wrote: »

What are others' opinions on this stuff?
And any other american stuff worth a shot?

Makers Mark is grand, particularly nice for cocktails etc.

"American whisky" is a very broad phrase though as even the variance within bourbon is enormous, then you'll have other grain whiskies, e.g. corn and rye that are huge. Best option is to just experiment and see what you like.

L1011 wrote: »

Bourbon is rarely drunk straight, there is little designed for it

That's just categorically untrue.

mikeecho

Thursday, Glenmorangie !
Friday, Black Barrel cask strength 60.2%
Sat, Black Bush
Sun, caskmates stout.

Ardent

milltown wrote: »

Makers Mark.
Only started getting into whiskey lately and tried mostly Irish and some scotch. Never tried any american. Guy in work recommended MM so when I spotted it on special in Dunnes I picked it up. I like my whiskey in a tumbler, almost neat, with maybe a drop of water to soften it.

I found the Makers Mark almost undrinkable to my normal recipe, with a very chemically taste to it. With extra water it's smoother and I can enjoy some of the flavours that come through but then the experience misses the burn and feel that I like in whiskey.

What are others' opinions on this stuff?
And any other american stuff worth a shot?

Maker's Mark is run of the mill bourbon. Try Woodford Reserve (regular edition is nice, double oaked edition if you can find it is better again). Bulleit is not bad either, Tesco stock it.

Itssoeasy

mikeecho wrote: »

Thursday, Glenmorangie !
Friday, Black Barrel cask strength 60.2%
Sat, Black Bush
Sun, caskmates stout.

A shirley Bassey ? I don't drink whiskey but when I have I drink the one named after my great great grandfather.

Mellor

Itssoeasy wrote: »

A shirley Bassey ? I don't drink whiskey but when I have I drink the one named after my great great grandfather.

Care to elaborate? Not really clear what you are referring to.

mikeecho

Itssoeasy wrote: »

A shirley Bassey ? I don't drink whiskey but when I have I drink the one named after my great great grandfather.

Mellor wrote: »

Care to elaborate? Not really clear what you are referring to.

I think he has had a few too many...

Itssoeasy

mikeecho wrote: »

I think he has had a few too many...

I haven't had any one too many actually. I've had no alcohol tonight. My great great grandfather on my mother's side was the guy paddy whiskey was named after.

Mellor

mikeecho wrote: »

I think he has had a few too many...

Either that or Shirley Bassey was hi s great great grandfather.

Itssoeasy

Mellor wrote: »

Either that or Shirley Bassey was hi s great great grandfather.

Actually wrong.

Greg81

milltown wrote: »

Makers Mark.
Only started getting into whiskey lately and tried mostly Irish and some scotch. Never tried any american. Guy in work recommended MM so when I spotted it on special in Dunnes I picked it up. I like my whiskey in a tumbler, almost neat, with maybe a drop of water to soften it.

I found the Makers Mark almost undrinkable to my normal recipe, with a very chemically taste to it. With extra water it's smoother and I can enjoy some of the flavours that come through but then the experience misses the burn and feel that I like in whiskey.

What are others' opinions on this stuff?
And any other american stuff worth a shot?

Makers Mark is not for me either. I have tried in different forms.

Try Wild Turkey 101 or Rare Breed with a drop of water.

L1011

I'm not sure that that nickname for Black Bush is particular acceptable anymore!

Mellor

L1011 wrote: »

I'm not sure that that nickname for Black Bush is particular acceptable anymore!

Why not?

Seth Brundle

Mellor wrote: »

Why not?

Maybe a Shirley Bassey is now called a Brazilian?

killbillvol2

Seth Brundle wrote: »

Mellor wrote: »

Why not?

Maybe a Shirley Bassey is now called a Brazilian?

Whoosh

dashcamdanny

Last week I bought a bottle of Paddy , and to be honest, I found it difficult to say anything nice about it. Its very plain and has no body or character. Maybe I will keep it for mixing .

Tonight I got a bottle of Bushmills 10.. Reduced to 40 euro in Tesco at the moment. Another 10% of with a family members staff discount.

Compared to the Paddy whiskey, its night and day. Rich dark honey taste that lingers long after the swallow. So good.

artanevilla

I like Maker's Mark I have to say. Normally don't touch Bourbon. Nice with a cube of ice (normally don't touch ice either).