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 Topic: Dry and astringent whiskies |
griffin79
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 Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2019 11:59 am Subject: Dry and astringent whiskies |
Been trying a few dry and astringent whiskies lately. Are these flavours and textures caused by wood tannins in the cask? Do first fill or refills produce more of these?
Cheers |
| Topic: Laphroaig 10 vs quarter cask |
griffin79
Replies: 7
Views: 15773
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 10:16 am Subject: Laphroaig 10 vs quarter cask |
| I recently purchased a bottle of laphroaig 10 and a bottle of the quarter cask and really can't decide between. The QC is bottled at 48% which definitely adds some extra oomph but laphroaig 10 is neve ... |
| Topic: Looking for a new Islay! |
griffin79
Replies: 19
Views: 4563
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:00 pm Subject: Looking for a new Islay! |
| I have recently been drinking Ballechin 10 which is a peated whisky from Edradour. I love islay whisky and this could easily be mistaken for one. Highly recommend if you're interested in trying mainla ... |
| Topic: Best films to watch |
griffin79
Replies: 5
Views: 2120
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 6:27 pm Subject: Best films to watch |
| For a bit of fun I thought I'd start a thread discussing good films/movies to watch whilst having a few drams. I recently started watching classic film noirs which are great with whisky but interested ... |
| Topic: Bowmore accommodation |
griffin79
Replies: 1
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Forum: Visiting Whisky Distilleries in Scotland Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 12:30 pm Subject: Bowmore accommodation |
Hi all
Planning a trip to Islay next year and looking to base in Bowmore. Just wondering if there are any accommodation recommendations? 2 or 3 bedrooms would be ideal.
Slainte |
| Topic: Glen marnoch (Aldi) |
griffin79
Replies: 9
Views: 2359
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Sun May 12, 2019 11:43 am Subject: Glen marnoch (Aldi) |
| Yes the other styles are speyside and highland but I've not tried them yet. Just over £17 a bottle does represent v good value. |
| Topic: Glen marnoch (Aldi) |
griffin79
Replies: 9
Views: 2359
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Sun May 12, 2019 10:11 am Subject: Glen marnoch (Aldi) |
| Anyone tried the Glen marnoch aldi range yet? I had the islay last night and it was surprisingly good! Very similar to laphroaig 10. |
| Topic: New Bladnoch range |
griffin79
Replies: 4
Views: 1634
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 8:01 pm Subject: New Bladnoch range |
The samsara looks the most affordable but at around £70 a bottle....
The name
“Samsaraâ€, meaning ‘rebirth’ symbolises it’s first release and reawakening of Bladn ... |
| Topic: New Bladnoch range |
griffin79
Replies: 4
Views: 1634
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 6:35 pm Subject: New Bladnoch range |
| Anyone tried the new Bladnoch range? Quite pricey but looks interesting! Scotland's most southerly distillery. |
| Topic: Auchentoshan American Oak |
griffin79
Replies: 9
Views: 1994
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Forum: Single Malt Whisky Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 4:54 pm Subject: Auchentoshan American Oak |
| Anyone tried Auchentoshan American Oak? It appears to be heavily discounted on amazon at the moment but reviews are mixed. I also prefer an age statement but understand why this isn't always used! I'm ... |
| Topic: Bell's |
griffin79
Replies: 8
Views: 3895
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Forum: Blended Whisky Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 4:25 pm Subject: Bell's |
Hi
I normally only drink malts these days but I picked up a bottle of bell's original recently as a backup and was really pleasantly surprised at the quality. I found the finish better than grants ... |
| Topic: Whisky education - hobby to career |
griffin79
Replies: 0
Views: 3432
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Forum: Whisky Books & DVD Reviews Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 4:09 pm Subject: Whisky education - hobby to career |
Hi all
I couldn't find a topic board specifically for education so I thought this was the closest match. Just wondering if anyone has done any of the distilling courses offered by the institute of ... |
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