The Whisky / Whiskey thread

[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.

https://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

https://www.themysterywhisky.co.uk

[pootana]

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?

I have couple norlan ... I personally don?t want warm dram as I prefer at it room temperature ... but if you like ice you don?t want it melted


The norlan also releases the aroma due to the fins ... allegedly


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[pootana]

Text one of my staff who lives In same village as me ... hit local pub ... few pints and a lovely balvennie double wood later


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[grumpybaldy]

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?

[pootana]

No it?s all one piece so the lip is enclosed


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[K444HEP]

It’s a nice glass come as a pair with a nice polishing cloth


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Does water slip between the glass? (i.e. the whisky receptacle and the glass around it) Some similar glasses have this issue.

[SHAMZ84]

I was looking at them....are they worth it...I normally use a glencairn glass.

https://www.themysterywhisky.co.uk

[pootana]

It?s a nice glass come as a pair with a nice polishing cloth


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[K444HEP]

If you haven’t got a norlan glass you should


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They do look nice.