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Post by SponsorSFC on Aug 11, 2018 18:04:07 GMT 10
Given a man cannot live on beer alone I thought it could be worth starting a thread for whisky. Just got back from a trip through Changi Airport which has a fantastic duty free selection. This is what I picked up. I am particularly interested in the Glenfiddich IPA, will report back as I go through them.  |
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Post by manticle on Aug 11, 2018 18:11:29 GMT 10
I cannot afford the whisky I like on a regular basis but we regularly take advantage of specials at bws - current tipple is glen moray port finish. Usually go between gm port/elgin and glengrant major’s.
There are some amazing tas single malts but they are no cheaper down here than anywhere else. Overeem, sullivans cove and (now defunct) nant could keep me in whisky forever if my income was disposable.
Goes beautifully with high quality chocolate.
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Post by SponsorSFC on Aug 11, 2018 18:35:24 GMT 10
If you haven't tried it already the Glen Moray Chardonnay Finish is a great whisky for the price, the 10YO is better than the no age statement and can be had for around $45 from DM. We toured the distillery last year which was great (also went to Glenmorangie, Glenfiddich & Macallan).
I have a bottle of Sullivan's Cove DC05 that is almost empty. It is a lovely drop. Starward and Limeburners are other good local whiskys I have tried but are all on the pricey side.
My favourite is Glenmorangie Signet which also goes excellently with chocolate but runs at around $200 a bottle.
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Post by manticle on Aug 11, 2018 18:57:02 GMT 10
Unfortunately DM does not exist down here so we have to contend with bws, shitty bottle shops associated with bad suburban pokies pubs and a very few specialty shops in the cbd. Obviously cellar door/distillery buys too but that doesn’t happen every day.
I’ll keep an eye out for the GM chardonnay. Love so many single malts (arbelour a’bunadh, lagavulin, bruichladdich, glenmorangie port and sherry, macallan 12, bunnahaibhan) but just don’t get much opportunity down here to buy readily. A colleague has started making whisky (commercially) so keen to try some of his new make at tas whisky week this month.
We also like nancy whisky.
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Post by spog on Aug 11, 2018 19:17:01 GMT 10
As I’ve gotten older , and more appreciative my tastes have broadened, I just have to pace myself when drinking spirits....it’s not beer, you’ll go arse real quick.
I/ we visited the Railway Distillery in Timboon on the Great Ocean Rd last April, wow top shelf !
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Post by SponsorSFC on Sept 22, 2018 20:17:02 GMT 10
Cracked the IPA this evening. Lovely distinct hop aroma muted compared to an actual IPA but definitely shines through.
A light whisky as expected from any Speyside distillery but enough citrus IPA notes there to tell you something different is going on than your normal Glenfiddich.
At about $80 I paid I would take this over most in the segment and gets a very high recommendation from me. Local prices seem to be more around $120 which muddies the water slightly but if you love IPAs and enjoy Speyside whiskys then this will be right up your alley.
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Post by ACB on Sept 22, 2018 20:53:16 GMT 10
Almost grabbed a bottle of this. But didn't.  |
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Post by SponsorSFC on Sept 22, 2018 21:34:48 GMT 10
What were they asking?
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Post by ACB on Sept 23, 2018 6:49:20 GMT 10
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Post by eljefe on Sept 23, 2018 18:13:08 GMT 10
Does anyone else make their own whiskey?
I've spent the day stripping 52L of a new recipe I've just finished fermenting. Lots of pale chocolate and a touch of biscuit has survived the first distillation. I'm hoping the Special B comes through with the hearts.
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Post by niftinev on Sept 23, 2018 20:04:38 GMT 10
pot, bokabob,plate, I don't think it's taboo here, but is by the gov.
have tinkered with many things in my life
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Post by Brewno_Marz on Sept 23, 2018 21:27:38 GMT 10
.Lagavulin 16 or  |
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Post by manticle on Sept 23, 2018 21:45:36 GMT 10
I used to love big Islay whisky, the smokier, the better. Gone off a lot of them now but lagavulin is always welcome and a couple of others like bruichladdich and bunnahabhain still rock my world.
Only tried one japanese single which someone bought me for a present a few years back. Might have been hakachu. Very speysideish.
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Post by SponsorSFC on Feb 22, 2019 23:57:31 GMT 10
Picked up a new one this evening. Ailsa Bay 1.2 Sweet Smoke. Interestingly this is made with Highland peat instead of Islay. It is definitely a strong peat on the nose but has a lighter more woodsmoke style smokiness. It has a subtle caramel note but none of the salt or bacony characteristics of your typical heavy peat whisky. I would happily buy this again for the $85 I paid at First Choice.  |
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Post by SponsorSFC on Feb 23, 2019 0:17:49 GMT 10
Doing a bit of reading while I imbibe.
Apparently this is micro-matured in small ex burbon (25-100L) casks so matures faster.
Also a lot of claims of the science. Read this quote from the distiller
"No other whisky is made with this much science" Go science.
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Post by martin thompson on Feb 23, 2019 10:31:16 GMT 10
Picked up a bottle of ardbeg 10 while in the UK. Was in a craft beer shop in york (the worker said they had the most variety in the UK). He recommended it and said it was the owners favourite. Very smooth and a lovely smokey finish!  |
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Post by maltjunkie on Feb 23, 2019 11:50:53 GMT 10
Also a lot of claims of the science. Read this quote from the distiller "No other whisky is made with this much science" Go science. I don't mind outlandish claims especially when the product is excellent. Over recent years the "art" of distilling, really has headed straight for the science hills. You can now buy off the shelf a fully automated still, it will do all the cuts for you, you just choose what your stillin from the menu, it runs the still from start to finish, compressing heads and tails while retaining good flavour through hearts. The 50L unit isn't too over the top in price when you look at some of the big 6+ plate columns. I think made in the UK so power would be compatible with here, though freight would be a killer. The tools to make a high quality product at home consistently are out there. Pity the ATO won't allow it (and I don't see this ever changing) makes ya think about moving to enzid. |
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Post by seehuusen on Feb 26, 2019 8:00:16 GMT 10
Does anyone else make their own whiskey? I've spent the day stripping 52L of a new recipe I've just finished fermenting. Lots of pale chocolate and a touch of biscuit has survived the first distillation. I'm hoping the Special B comes through with the hearts. I'm keen to learn, been making essential oils for a year or two now  I'd love to hear more about the impact of what grains you use, if there's a preference, I can take this conversation in PMs? |
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Post by Zeek on Feb 26, 2019 8:10:01 GMT 10
Been hooked on Bruichladdich Octomore when I go out to town with the boys, gotta be the peatiest scotch Ive ever tried. $25 a glass is the only limiting factor. I love the aroma they have managed to cram into it, delicious.
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Post by meddo on Feb 26, 2019 9:12:24 GMT 10
I find the Octomores very hit and miss unfortunately - aside from the nose which is consistently excellent. I have a bottle of 6.1 that I really enjoy, and a 6.3 which is more akin to paint stripper than whisky. I've had a few different versions from bars as well, I think the 7.1 has been the pick of them - lovely drop. I'd generally take a big Ardbeg in preference to the Octomores as they tend to be more consistent and I often find the malt a little bit thin in the latter and unable to support the peat. I've got a few bottles stashed away of the SN2010 Supernova which is a better drop (IMO) than any of the Octomores I've tasted, as are the Uigeadail and Corryvrecken (albeit less heavily peated). Would love to get a hold of the more recent Supernova but haven't come across it yet.
Recently cracked a bottle of Port Askaig 100 Proof cask strength with a mate - now that's a ripping drop and well worth a dram if you come across it.
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Post by earle on Dec 14, 2019 11:43:09 GMT 10
Received this yesterday as a gift from a company who we direct a bit of work to. I don't know much about scotch but extra aging in Caribbean rum casks sounds interesting. Anyone had it before?  |
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Post by meddo on Dec 14, 2019 13:11:44 GMT 10
Received this yesterday as a gift from a company who we direct a bit of work to. I don't know much about scotch but extra aging in Caribbean rum casks sounds interesting. Anyone had it before? Yep it's an excellent whisky, my pick of the Balvenies. You'll enjoy it. |
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Post by SponsorSFC on Dec 14, 2019 13:36:14 GMT 10
I haven't had that particular one but the Balvenie Doublewood is often found in our house.
I am sure it will be a good drop.
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Post by earle on Dec 14, 2019 14:30:00 GMT 10
Received this yesterday as a gift from a company who we direct a bit of work to. I don't know much about scotch but extra aging in Caribbean rum casks sounds interesting. Anyone had it before? Yep it's an excellent whisky, my pick of the Balvenies. You'll enjoy it. I haven't had that particular one but the Balvenie Doublewood is often found in our house. I am sure it will be a good drop. Thanks, any tips on how to best enjoy it? Neat, water, ice? |
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Post by meddo on Dec 14, 2019 14:32:26 GMT 10
Neat. Or diluted with a second pour of the Balvenie.
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Post by meddo on Dec 14, 2019 14:36:42 GMT 10
But seriously, drink it however you like it. Try it neat, if that doesn't work for you add a few drops of water. If that doesn't work for you then add some ice. And if that's still not your cup of tea add a mixer of some sort. Or find someone who likes neat whisky and swap the rest of the bottle for something you do like....
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Post by SponsorSFC on Dec 14, 2019 14:49:10 GMT 10
Try it neat to start with then add a couple of drops of room temp water. See what you like better.
Most whisky will benefit from a little bit of water as it will open it up a bit.
Adding cold water or ice will close off the aromatics and delicate flavours.
But really it is up to your personal preference.
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Post by SponsorSFC on Dec 14, 2019 14:54:59 GMT 10
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Post by manticle on Dec 14, 2019 15:09:50 GMT 10
Fuck ice. Neat is good, a teeny touch of very high quality spring water is also good. On a recent trip, my partner and I filled a bottle from lake st clar, near Cradle Mountain. A few drops made a world of difference to our single malt tipple. earle - that whisky is rubbish. I'll send you the best address for its proper disposal. |
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Post by earle on Dec 14, 2019 15:11:01 GMT 10
Thanks, I figured ice would subdue flavours just like beer at 0C, may explain why people like ice with cheap whiskey, same reason as they like shit beer at freezing temps. Easier to drink the shit stuff if you can't taste it. |
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