The Whisky / Whiskey thread

[Budgie Smuggler]

Added a few Americans to the collection recently.

[pootana]

Dram of quarter cask laphroaig in the norlan glass


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[grumpybaldy]

Thanks for the suggestions, guys.

[K444HEP]

Definitely agree with [MENTION=13442870]pootana[/MENTION] that whisky/ey is subjective. I personally find the Aberlour 10 drinkable but very bitter (people always seem to buy it for me as well!). My taste leans towards almost anything Glenmorangie (didn't like the Lasanta or Nectar D'Or too much) and the Aberlour Abunad'h and Tamdhu Batch Strength take some beating; you can always add water to these if the mood so takes you. I find the 'Cigar Malts' a bit gimmicky on the whole. Must admit that I'm enjoying rum more than whisky these days (which is a surprise to me!)

[mcdee]

Aberlour 10 would be my suggestion.

[SHAMZ84]

Another whisky I think that will go nicely with a cigar is bain cape mountain....I've not paired it yet...but can see a cigar will complement the whisky....it's a very smooth whisky, notes of vanilla and cinnamon

Will have to try it once the cool weather pass.

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[pootana]

Whiskey drinking is subjective go to a good pub that has a large selection and sample you will find what you like .

As for non peaty favouring cigars ... bull ..

I love Islay malts and like cigars they work lol

My fav lowland malt is ailsa bay ... outstanding dram ... distillery is local to me


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[grumpybaldy]

One thats a nice match with cigars I found was the balvenie Carribbean cask. Along with the dalmore15. For whisky drinking I normally just use a normal glencairn glass these days www.themysterywhisky.co.uk

Sorry, [MENTION=13448813]SHAMZ84[/MENTION], I've only just seen your reply and suggestions - thanks.

[grumpybaldy]

Ok, so a question that's probably been asked dozens of time before, but, please, either indulge me or point me to an existing thread. In short - what whisky/whiskey would you recommend for a (largely) whisk(e)y beginner to match with his cigars? I'd like to find a good 'all-rounder' and/or (if another one is needed), something that will work with the stronger cigars I enjoy - Bolivar, Ramone Allones etc.
My (limited) experience tells me that (until I progress, perhaps) I don't go with the 'burners' (hence I like some of the softer Irish whiskeys). Also, I've read that cigars go best with the 'non-smokey' drams; is that right and, if so, what do these include? I do enjoy Springbank; would that work? Another I've seen mentioned (on the JJ Fox site) is Redbreast 12 - worth a look? Thoughts much appreciated. Thanks.

[ha_banos]

Last contract we had a beer fridge, foosball, NERF wars. But not whisky... I do miss having a kettle available though. Now I'm in the bloody death Star...

No booze. No kettle.

[thedame007]

yea we have one fridge for the team with wine, beer whisky. Head of IT thought it would be a good idea...i ain't complaining

I. Need. A. Career. Change.

[SHAMZ84]

Work...bar?

yea we have one fridge for the team with wine, beer whisky. Head of IT thought it would be a good idea...i ain't complaining

[ha_banos]

Bought this South Africa whisky for the work bar the other day... surprisingly nice and smooth.

www.themysterywhisky.co.uk

Work...bar?

[SHAMZ84]

Bought this South Africa whisky for the work bar the other day... surprisingly nice and smooth.

www.themysterywhisky.co.uk

[SHAMZ84]

I'm not a big whisk(e)y drinker (we had a nice bottle of Springbank 21 to share at Christmas), but was thinking about exploring matches for cigars after dry January (!). But to the point - as a novice, I'm thinking that the design of the Norlan glass is a bit counter-intuitive in that it seems to insulate the liquid from the warmth of the hand (unlike the normal glass), or am I wrong and is whisk(e)y not like brandy where part of the design of the classic balloon glass is about warming the liquid?

One thats a nice match with cigars I found was the balvenie Carribbean cask.

Along with the dalmore15.

For whisky drinking I normally just use a normal glencairn glass these days

www.themysterywhisky.co.uk