Harry136 Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 Hi, I'm after a recomendation for a decent whiskey. Not after anything that will break the bank, but a decent one nonetheless. As an indication I already drink Remy Martin and Tanquery, so nothing too overpowering, maybe gentle on the palet. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 Jura 10 year,Aberlour 12, or Cardhu all very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marccus Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 Would that be Irish Whiskey or Scottish Whisky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cawdor118 Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 Balvenie 12yr old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 Naked Grouse Smooth, drinkable, and comes in a great bottle to re-use for sloe gin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyshooter Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whisky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 Laphroaig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 I am going a bit left field here Marks and Sparks speyside don’t know who makes it for em but light delicate wee dram not sure it’s what you would call cheep but one of my favourite and i am not really a whisky man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hod Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Mice and Cawdor have your answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Possibly consider Auchentoshen, although it's not from the great production areas such as Speyside or Islay, it is one of only two triple distilled Scottish whiskys. To be honest, I'd recommend touring Scotland and visiting a couple of distilleries to understand more about the history, production and regional variations. It's a very personal thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Another possible is Oban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickbar Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Jameson Irish whiskey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Pick a Speyside whisky, they are softer. Dalwhinnie is available from Waitrose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 26 minutes ago, ehb102 said: Pick a Speyside whisky, they are softer. Dalwhinnie is available from Waitrose. This, not the Islay whiskys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) I have little experience of whiskies, apart from a mate from Govan buying me a Glayvar once to cure me of my habit of retching whenever I smelled the stuff. Strangely enough it worked, and whilst I’m never going to be a fan, I early season had a slug of Drambuie from someone’s hip flask on a shoot, which was a very enjoyable first for me, and at Christmas bought both a bottle of that and Glayvar. I once won a bottle of Glenfarclas 10 year old single Malt for completing the Shooting Times crossword, and swapped it for six bottles of good wine from a fellow shooters collection. And that is my entire experience of whiskey, so don’t listen to me. Edited: that is unless you regard Southern Comfort as a whisky. I could drink that like it was going out of fashion, but underwent a self imposed ban many moons ago as it had a bit of a Jekyl and Hyde effect on me. Got myself into lots of trouble. Edited February 7, 2021 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 11 hours ago, tonyshooter said: Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whisky. Hello, even better if you visit the area and find a local pub👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Whisky is so varied and what people like so different, its is only really possible to recommend what you like yourself. Therefore - I suggest going to Aldi or Lidl. They have three 'in house brands - Aldi's is called Glen Marnoch, not sure what Lidl's is called. They are both available in Highland (blue label), Speyside (purple label), and Islay (green label) 'regions' as a basic malt whisky - with some older more deluxe versions around. All are cheap for a malt whisky - and perfectly passable to drink being representative of the style. Speyside is easy drinking and probably the most likely to please for the beginner, with Highland slighly peatier - and Islay the most peaty and probably the least 'easy' for the non whisky drinker. I would buy an Aldi/Lidl Speyside (or Highland) for about £20 or less - and see how you like it. If it goes down well - explore more widely (and more expensively!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyshooter Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 1 hour ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, even better if you visit the area and find a local pub👍 Totally agree, and I have done so on now what must be 100's of occasions ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy69 Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 11 hours ago, Houseplant said: Laphroaig Whilst this is one of my favourites, definitely do not go for this if you want something gentle on the palate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) Ding dong AKA Bells 😀 Edited February 7, 2021 by blackbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Three swallows Irish lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 13 hours ago, Cawdor118 said: Balvenie 12yr old. Soft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hitman Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Johnny Walker black label is a really nice whiskey- and is what the Lidi whiskey called Abrachan is trying to copy- unsuccessful. Its usually about £28- 30 in supermarkets, however Amazon are currently selling it @£20 with free delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 I have 2 favourites at present they are Dalwhinine and Balvenie but every ones taste differs so it’s a bit like marmite some like it some don’t just try as many as possible, my excuse is I’m do research 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hod Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Amazon always have deals on whisky too, worth checking for one of the suggestions there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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