The Whisky / Whiskey thread

[SHAMZ84]

Bought my self a smokehead for the festive period....what a lovely dram. fruity sweet with a nice smokey peaty finish.....when I can start smoking again...will definitely find a cigar to go with this drink.


Merry Christmas all.

[glezga]

Thought about this thread when on holiday. Cutty Sark, Haig and Dimple being mentioned. id never tried them but own some bottles of Dimple.

Funnily enough all 3 are popular where i stayed in Corfu - Haig being the most popular. i cant say i didnt enjoy them because i did - just cant report back on my thoughts, too many beers and local uzo, koum quat etc clouded my taste buds!

they must be an export Whisky - like Johnnie Walker. thats rare to find locally and my usual drink abroad!

just saying, i was thinking about you all when away lol

[glezga]

Used to bottle these at Whyte & Mackay. Horrible tasting whisky. Older stuff might have been better but hated the tasted and the ball ache of packaging it all up.

did they still have the wire on them when you worked there? often wondered if it was a machine or done by hand!

[Kickback]

Git a bottle of Cuttysark. Not my thing at all. Can't see me drinking it neat so will have to add coke to hide the taste.
I would get another bottle of Swing though, that was lovely.

[ha_banos]

Expected to hear about this here https://www.worldwhiskyday.com/when-world-whisky-day/

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[Kickback]

Just finishing a bottle of Swing, inherited from my late father in law who worked for Diaggio

[glezga]

All of the distilleries that participated are owned by Diageo. I believe they sold Bushmills ?
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That didnt last long. the only bought busmills about 10 or so years ago. was a 200 million deal if i remember, nice chunk for a small distillery! thanks for info scoob

bushmills is my goto and i even fell for the honey one - knowing it was a pure fad. id buy anything bushmills lol

[Scooby]

[MENTION=13471792]glezga[/MENTION] Still some bottles available on Amazon

[Scooby]

Jesus! i didnt know they were available and on checking - out of my price range
thats a bloody nice set!

i wonder why Bushmills dint join the GOT bandwagon, its the only distillery in the (filming) area

if you dont mind me asking, where and how much - seeing them online from ?420 to ?1500+ but pretty much out of stock everywhere

All of the distilleries that participated are owned by Diageo. I believe they sold Bushmills ?

I paid ?399 in total for the 8, pre-ordered from the whisky shop and amazon.

[Lilyboo]

actually, ive 3 old bottles of Dimple - if anyone has any info on them. keep meaning to do a bit of research.

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ive always thought the label on the bottle was too perfect, comparing it with ones ive seen online. was told they range from 60s to 80s

Used to bottle these at Whyte & Mackay. Horrible tasting whisky. Older stuff might have been better but hated the tasted and the ball ache of packaging it all up.

[glezga]

actually, ive 3 old bottles of Dimple - if anyone has any info on them. keep meaning to do a bit of research.

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ive always thought the label on the bottle was too perfect, comparing it with ones ive seen online. was told they range from 60s to 80s

[glezga]

7/8 arrived today

Jesus! i didnt know they were available and on checking - out of my price range
thats a bloody nice set!

i wonder why Bushmills dint join the GOT bandwagon, its the only distillery in the (filming) area

if you dont mind me asking, where and how much - seeing them online from ?420 to ?1500+ but pretty much out of stock everywhere

[oskihen]

1950s

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[Mike72]

Was lucky enough enjoy this last night. It would appear that the bottle was about 70 years old according to the son of the first owner. Anyone have any input the age of the bottle?

[thedame007]

If you haven't already you should try the Glendronach range of whiskies. Fantastic stuff.

Just looking at the tasting notes on some of these, and they do sound bloody delicious! I may have to grab a bottle to try!