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The only major recommendation I have from Scotland is Clynelish. For some reason (possibly that it's closely associated with Johnnie Walker), what they produce gets overlooked but it's generally superb. Generally, I'm very partial to highland whisky, though - especially those that blast your face with shards of peppery spice. If you're feeling flush, an Old Pulteney 17 year old is a rather superb specimen. That said, what I'd really recommend is to get a bottle of Nikka from the Barrel. I bought a bottle of this for €28 in an airport a few months ago. Relative to the amount spent, it's probably the best whisky (or whiskey) I've ever had.
HairyJ wrote:Inis and Gunn is a quality beer when you're only kiffling at it - I'm personally delighted that someone had the wit to use whisky's character in the brewing of a beer.
When I was younger, I had a major thing for Innes and Gunn. Then I didn't drink it for years. Then I accidentally ordered one (apparently with my accent, Lagunitas and Innis and Gunn sound the same to Swedish people...) a year or so ago and was appalled and how sickly sweet it is. Innis and Gunn is a nice idea but the beer itself...
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I know feck all about whiskey or whisky though I wouldn't tend to be afraid to down a half bottle of it on the rare occasions the mood takes me.

You could spend a lifetime trying to find the perfect drink but to be honest once it is gone down your throat it's all the fecking same, and especially so if ya wolf it fecking down. :D
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Shan wrote:I know feck all about whiskey or whisky though I wouldn't tend to be afraid to down a half bottle of it on the rare occasions the mood takes me.

You could spend a lifetime trying to find the perfect drink but to be honest once it is gone down your throat it's all the fecking same, and especially so if ya wolf it fecking down. :D
Sage advice my young ........ish Turnipstani friend ...........and there was me going to waste a feckin' large amount of my meagre stipend trying various bottles. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Thanks pal. :thumleft:
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My fav dram is Glenmorangie's port finish, Quinta Ruban. initially matured in Bourbon casks, then extra matured or 'finished' in Port casks. A friend of mine described it as a luxourious Christmas in the mouth, and it never fails to deliver.

I love it neat, but it exudes flavour with a small dash of water. If you can get it (specialist shops or online or at Edinburgh/Manchester airports), it's a must-buy for any whisky luuver!
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BaggyTrousers wrote: Sage advice my young ........ish Turnipstani friend ...........and there was me going to waste a feckin' large amount of my meagre stipend trying various bottles. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Thanks pal. :thumleft:
:lol: :lol:

Pleasure is temporary my good man. That said we have limited time before we snuff it and the last thing ya want to be thinking as ya wait for the end is that ya didn't try as many drinks as ya should. Tis worse than thinking ya didn't have relations with enough handy birds in yer short time.

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Shan wrote:
BaggyTrousers wrote: Sage advice my young ........ish Turnipstani friend ...........and there was me going to waste a feckin' large amount of my meagre stipend trying various bottles. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Thanks pal. :thumleft:
:lol: :lol:

Pleasure is temporary my good man. That said we have limited time before we snuff it and the last thing ya want to be thinking as ya wait for the end is that ya didn't try as many drinks as ya should. Tis worse than thinking ya didn't have relations with enough handy birds in yer short time.

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Ah ballix, that's two deep regrets I'm lumbered with and short of heading for a grab a granny night, my options are limited in that department. :lol: :lol: :lol:

My problem is that I have always had such certainty about my likes ............and a few dislikes.

I like stout, preferably Genius, I like Bush, preferably Black and I like coffee, only black. As for weemin, well I've liked the odd one here and there, but not many hold a candle to Mrs Trousers so feck it. In general I stick to what I like.

The odd wee dabble of difference generally does no harm, hence wasting my time on whisky rather than good Norn Iron Whiskey, one of the few good things about the place. Anything for a bit of distraction, since my two favourite rugby teams are shyte & Leinster are crap too. >EW

MInd you Tesco are apparently selling HIghland Park for a mere £23, down form £35 so I daresay I might dabble with another old familiar, I've got eleven days of Christmas to get through. >EW (The twelfth day is drinks with His Grace & a few other fine gentlemen from this parish. :lol:)
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rocky wrote:In the whisky shop at Oban, I found a Scotch called Auchantoshan. Its marketing blurb was "Triple distilled, just like Irish whiskey." It was pretty good, I have to admit.
I used to like the peaty stuff but now prefer the Highland malts; Knockando is good.
But I am an avowed drinker of Irish and my staple is the simple Bushmills. Their Millenium malt was fantastic but it's unbuyable now. Middleton is wonderful but very pricey. I will try this Jameson's Caskmates or whatever it's called, it sounds good.
I discovered Auchantoshan Whisky many years ago when on a research trip in Glasgow, as part of our "research" we were entertained at the distillery (which is in Clydebank) and what an afternoon it turned out to be, very hospitable people. My favourites would have to be the Three Wood or the 21 Year Old.
As for Irish Whiskey it would have to be The Black Bush or on very special occasions a wee dram of Midleton.
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Once a Knight wrote:
BaggyTrousers wrote: (The twelfth day is drinks with His Grace & a few other fine gentlemen from this parish. :lol:)
I do enjoy the annual luncheon. Fine food, a good selection of wines and the company of good friends....and you of course. :lol:
Quite so, you clearly remember one of my earliest posts in another guise when some numpty told me I "wasn't making any friends" and of course I informed the idiot I neither wished to, nor would make friends here - wasn't you was it? :lol: :lol: :lol:

That said, I do regard you as a tolerable acquaintance, not a bad fella at all barring your Tory tendencies and longing to join the arseo'crockery ........... there now, that's nice, can't say fairer than that. :D
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BaggyTrousers wrote: That said, I do regard you as a tolerable acquaintance, not a bad fella at all barring your Tory tendencies and longing to join the arseo'crockery ........... there now, that's nice, can't say fairer than that. :D
Ballix. I think you secretly love being in the company of a great nobleman whenever he decides to operate one of his outreach programs. While getting an invitation to the chateau is the stuff of your dreams. :D
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Shan wrote:
BaggyTrousers wrote: That said, I do regard you as a tolerable acquaintance, not a bad fella at all barring your Tory tendencies and longing to join the arseo'crockery ........... there now, that's nice, can't say fairer than that. :D
Ballix. I think you secretly love being in the company of a great nobleman whenever he decides to operate one of his outreach programs. While getting an invitation to the chateau is the stuff of your dreams. :D

Nearly choked on my toast :lol: :lol: :lol: I'm a very 'umble man, Mr Copperfield.

Anyway I hear you're no stranger to Tayto Towers Comrade. :D
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Nearly choked on my toast :lol: :lol: :lol: I'm a very 'umble man, Mr Copperfield.

Anyway I hear you're no stranger to Tayto Towers Comrade. :D
Indeed but I am only allowed access to the servants quarters. :D
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Once a Knight wrote:Firstly, I merely mentioned that "on the nose" there was the vague whiff of germolene. I did not say it tasted of germolene.

Secondly, Talisker would be my call.

Thirdly, for anyone who goes to Glasgow and likes to dine well after the match, there is a superb establishment called the Ubiquitous Chip. On their menu, they sell a sampler plate of Whisky. There you can choose 3 25ml glasses from the very well stocked list. The lists are regional. For example, highland or island. Etc. Now, my memory is that all whiskys within the regions were represented and indeed there were Whiskys where the distillery was now out of business.

Might I suggest, you organise yourself an "away day tasting"? I may be capable of being persuaded to join you. >EW
Have just acquired a bottle of Talisker Storm (single malt ). :thumleft:

Nice pressie gratefully received in return for good deed I would happily have dun for nought, but it would have been rude to refuse it. :cheers:

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Once a Knight wrote:
BaggyTrousers wrote:
Shan wrote:
BaggyTrousers wrote: That said, I do regard you as a tolerable acquaintance, not a bad fella at all barring your Tory tendencies and longing to join the arseo'crockery ........... there now, that's nice, can't say fairer than that. :D
Ballix. I think you secretly love being in the company of a great nobleman whenever he decides to operate one of his outreach programs. While getting an invitation to the chateau is the stuff of your dreams. :D

Nearly choked on my toast :lol: :lol: :lol: I'm a very 'umble man, Mr Copperfield.

Anyway I hear you're no stranger to Tayto Towers Comrade. :D
I want you both to know that I regard you both highly. In fact, both of you are my justification for continuing the the "outreach programme". :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Chance of a lifetime has arrived. Irish Distillers is going to make 44 bottles of Midleton's finest available. A snip at €35,000 a bottle.
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You'll be buying one to share with all your Nordie mates, I assume. Fair play to you, mucker.
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