caseys Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Evening all, I'm after some advice on what is a reasonable Irish single malt as well as a triple malt to buy to add to my collection? Was a fan of the Bushmills single malt when I went to the distillery, otherwise I'm a bourbon man What probably makes me a worse heathen is I can't stand Scotch Also is anyone on here a big bourbon fan? I've got a spare bottle of very rare Jack Daniels which may be for sale shortly. Also anyone seen these before? I thought a great idea for you to have a cold drink and not water it down possibly http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/kitchen/ba37/ Though you may lose some teeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaBoost94 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Think ya should add some Jameson to your collection if you haven't already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 The only triple malt I've heard of is Monkeys Shoulder (which incidentally is very nice), are there others? Why can't you stand scotch? Because there is a huge variety in taste from all the different regions, i.e. I can't stand peaty malts, which some people love, so I tend to stick to the lighter malts which are easier to drink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 You're a bourbon man but then mention Jack Daniels? *spit* Get out! All depends on your budget. For Irish you want to be looking at the more expensive Connemara or Tyrconnell's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 JD is a sour mash 'whiskey', whatever that means. I'm not a fan of scotch either, probably some deep seeded resentment of the smell from throwing up lots as a teenager from bottles of Bells and Teachers. Missus loves a good single malt though, her boss bought her an 18 year old bottle of Glenlivet last year! Apparently that was quite nice. No idea the difference between bourbon and whisky and whiskey though. I'll have a JD and coke sometimes but that's my limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Has to be Kentucky Bourbon for me, I'm a fan of Woodford Reserve and Eagle Rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'm not a fan of scotch either, probably some deep seeded resentment of the smell from throwing up lots as a teenager from bottles of Bells and Teachers. Missus loves a good single malt though, her boss bought her an 18 year old bottle of Glenlivet last year! Apparently that was quite nice. Bells and Teachers are quite bad on their own compared to a decent single malt. You should try something that isn't blended and costs more than £20 a bottle and you might find your perceptions of whisky change a bit And yes the 18 year old Glenlivet is a very nice whisky to drink, Glenlivet is probably one of my favourite brands as I find the 12 year old, 15 year old and the 18 year old all reasonably priced and very tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Bells and Teachers are quite bad on their own compared to a decent single malt. You should try something that isn't blended and costs more than £20 a bottle and you might find your perceptions of whisky change a bit And yes the 18 year old Glenlivet is a very nice whisky to drink, Glenlivet is probably one of my favourite brands as I find the 12 year old, 15 year old and the 18 year old all reasonably priced and very tasty I tried some of her Glenlivet when she had it, tasted the same as Bells and Teachers to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Not a fan of scotch is like saying you're not a fan of juice! There are lots of varieties from light to heavy. An easy one to start with is Glenfiddich 12 year old. On the Irish whisky side i have a really nice Bushmills 1604 aniversary bottle. Lovely stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AilsaMX5 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Glenfiddich 15 yr old or Talisker/Laphroaig for me yum yum Also, I make a killer hot toddy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AilsaMX5 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Oh, and a couple of drops of spring water can make a world of difference to the taste - but don't water it down with the stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennK Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Irish = Bushmills 1608 (blend - but wonderful taste) Scot = Laphroaig 10 year old or Lagavulin 16 year old for a peaty taste, and Glenfiddich 18 year old for a lovely smooth, deep taste.... But you pays your money and takes your choice - suck it and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoaster Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Change the thread title, if it isn't Scottish, it should be called Whiskey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I've never been a big fan, but agreed on the Talisker - that's lovely stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Change the thread title, if it isn't Scottish, it should be called Whiskey! If it's not Scottish it is called Whiskey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 They had some nice whisky in the Jenners? store when i went to scotland years ago but it was 6K for a bottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 They had some nice whisky in the Jenners? store when i went to scotland years ago but it was 6K for a bottle Is that all? How about £15k? http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-7624.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I tried some of her Glenlivet when she had it, tasted the same as Bells and Teachers to me. I hate Bells with a passion, and really like Glenlivet . Glenfidditch 12 yo is my favourite 'off the shelf', though I always keep some smaller bottles of 18 yo too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Is that all? How about £15k? http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-7624.aspx Harrods are advertising Dalmore Trinitas 64 year old at £120,000 a bottle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 depends how long you can wait. On the ferry last year I got a 18yr old Jamies signature malt (litre bottle) for £38 Also Bushmills Black Bush for £25 a litre. I prefer a nice McCallans or a Auchtentoshan triple distilled.. I've over 40 malts at home.. from both Scotland and Ireland..pity Turbonut wasn't still on here as she was developing a good taste for whisky too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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