What Whisky/Whiskey are we drinking this month?

Black Sheep wrote: »

I looked into this on hearing about the 44 euro offer and I think that on the basis of the tasting sets it probably becomes OK value.

At the end of the day I think I'd just rather be able to buy anything I like, even if there's no slight saving on it.

That's exactly how I felt about it. At 89 it's too rich for my blood but I think at 44 it's worth a punt.

But as I'm a scotch neophyte I need pointers here on the choice of Cardhu or Bowmore...

Cardhu 12 isnt my cup of tea at all.Id sooner have any basic irish .It can have that random Scotch smoke/peat thats not enough to give it character but enough to spoil it .

In general Irish is far better value for money (or was before the recent rapid upwards trajectory of prices which may well kill the goose that laid the golden egg)

Glenfarclas 105 is a ok value in Ireland at 75 euro a litre bottle in Celtic Whiskey Shop(Im giving them the plug despite not being impressed with their jumping on the Whisky Bible lynching bandwagon a while back) Its staggering value in some other juristictions .Its pretty much at or near the top of the sherry bomb tree but not as polished as the likes of Aberlour A'bunadh (they lost legions of fans putting price up 25-35% overnight a few years ago) or Teeling Brabazon Vol1.In fact it has a slightly crude edge to it .Not sure if thats masked or caused by the crazy alcohol level .Have bought a few bottles in the past ,Id probably get another some day but would prefer 700ml of a more finely crafted spirit now I reckon .

Aberlour A'bunadh is definitely a bit less harsh (too strong a word) than the 105 but not worth the extra 20-45 euro.

Have my first 'no whiskey in the press' week in some time now .Might leave it empty for a bit on financial grounds ...if Lidl do their Bush for a tenner I will snatch one of them but sick of the new 35-50 euro whiskies now 65-80 'trend'.And as for this'No age statement ' pee take ...

Have to give an honourable mention in that regard to JJ Corry and their piechart breakdown of contents by year .The gael 2 was def my 2020 highlight .

Paul Weller wrote: »

Just picked up a Blue Spot....and was looking longingly at a Barry Crockett ... think I'll treat myself in the next week or 2

The Barry Crockett is certainly angel tears on the tongue but youd need a rock(mod)star's dough to make a habit of it.JJ Corry The Gael 2 is a bit reminiscent of it for 30% of the price I reckon.(Mandarin flavoured , angel wing feather lightness on the tongue ?)

I hit the big 5-0 soon and reckon I might splurge on one or the other

Black Sheep wrote: »

Bowmore 12...

It's on the more gentle end of Islay offerings. It's still peatier than would be the norm anywhere other than Scotland, and Islay in particular, however. I'd say it's a decent introduction to Islay whiskies although not the baptism of fire that leaping in directly to something like Ardbeg 10 or Laphroaig 10 would be. It's quite a bit cheaper than either of those, however.

I got a bottle for about 35 euro earlier in the summer on sale in Tesco in NI.

The Cardhu I would say is comparable in terms of quality but I'm going by reputation only there.

Looking at the full list you got, if it was me I think you're right to identify those two as the best of the Scotches on offer. If it were me I would probably take a punt on either Le Pertuis or the Starward... But complete gambling, I know nothing about either distillery. World whiskies are usually either amazing or total pants.

Thanks a million.

I wasn't prepared to gamble with the available choices and in fact, if it wasn't or the Bowmore or Cardhu I might have grabbed a rum.

From the tips and advice on here and off here I think I'll jump for the Bowmore.

Now, hopefully it's still an available choice when I get back to the laptop.

adrian522 wrote:

Bruichladdich tasting last night....my God, a bit of a peat overload. i really liked thePrt Charlotte I have to say but some of the Octomore's were a bit overpowering for my tastes.

Big fan of peat and have enjoyed any Octomore I've tried. I have that tasting pack but didn't join in as I was doing a Fercullen tasting last night. Think it would be too much drinking them one after another. I'll spread them out over a few nights.

You may think this is sacrilege, sacrilicious or a long lost family reunion - on the assumption some of the Roe & Co stock comes from Bushmills - but...
I am really liking a house blend medley of 2/3 Bushmills white to 1/3 Roe & Co.

Might have been posted already, but if you are in Galway, Joyces have Jameson for 20quid a bottle, 25quid for Caskmates (and a few others at similar price points).

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This thread is after killing me again. I've done some reading up on jj Corry and now the Gael is on the list. In fairness I think it's bumped waterford off. I'll wait for that to get a bit older

Also makes me think there's nothing wrong with bonding just to be open and honest about it

BonnieSituation wrote: »

That's exactly how I felt about it. At 89 it's too rich for my blood but I think at 44 it's worth a punt.

But as I'm a scotch neophyte I need pointers here on the choice of Cardhu or Bowmore...

Bowmore 100%. Cardhu has way too much honey sweetness. Bowmore started my Islay adventure

Some input wanted:

Three swallows or method and madness single grain?

Have some vouchers that need to be spent!

Have had the three swallows before, really liked it, but thinking of something new

OldRio wrote: »

Bought a second 8 year Kilbeggan yesterday. Hopefully it will last.

I bought two yesterday. One for myself and one for the brother for Christmas. Last two to be got where I am, got one a few weeks ago and loved it.

Weepsie wrote: »

None near me. Possibly near parents, but doubtful

Where are you based Weepsie? I'm sure there's a few left in my local Aldi, I can pick you up a bottle and meet up with you if not too far away when lockdown hopefully over? I'm Carlow based.