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Jorvus
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 Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:05 pm Post subject: 'Daily' Drinker |
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Evening Folks,
I'm just about to pour my Sunday dram and it got me thinking about value and whisky.
The Glencadam 10 I'm about to have is my favourite 'Daily' drinker whisky. It's at the right price point for me (£35-£40), it's 46% non-chill filtered, and it's available to me easily (bought from my local independent drinks shop).
What do you consider a good value whisky? Is the Glencadam good value? Do you prefer a peated whisky in the Ardbeg 10 vein? Is the price point to high or low? Do you live in an area where availability takes precedence?
Of course there are personal circumstances and preferences involved but I was wondering what is your go-to bottle?
Look forward to your thought,
J |
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BigShing
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For me:
Ardbeg 10
Bunna 12
Clynelish 14
Glenfiddich 12
Glenmorangie 10
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Redbreast 12
All can be had for around £25-£38 price range if you wait for pretty regular Amazon sales. Glenfiddich 12 and Glenmorangie 10yr are really essential daily drinkers for starters imo, just as solid and dependable as you can get for £26 and under. |
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MattS
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Looking on the shelf at present, all bought when on discount in various places:
Deanston Virgin
Glenfarclas 12
BBR Sherry Blended Malt
Bunna Stiuireadair
Glen Moray Chardonnay 10
Talisker Skye & Storm
Glengoyne 12
Ardmore Legacy
Finlaggan CS
Ardbeg 10 |
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DillyT
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Just looking what is on the self at the moment open. But I have not got a clue of the cost of each bottle sorry but I would guess £29 - £90 maybe??
Bunnahabhain Stiuiredair
Powers Gold Label
Deanston 12yo
Arran Lochranza reserve
Springbank 15yo
Arran Amarone cask finish
Tobermory 12yo
Jameson Black Barrel
Springbank 7yo (Trade sample)
Hazelburn 8yo (Trade sample)
Jura 18yo
Glenfarclas 10yo
Glen Scotia Victoriana (CS)
Redbreast 12yo
Redbreast 12yo (CS)
Ardbeg 10yo
Tomintoul 16yo
Glen Scotia 11yo
Cooper King New make Batch 2
Kilkerran 12yo
Talisker 57* North
Penderyn Myth
Arran Quarter Cask
Nc'Nean Batch 1
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5yo
Laphroaig 10yo |
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Jorvus
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| Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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Big Shing - What like is the Redbreast 12 compared to a Scottish Malt? My excursion into Irish whisky started and ended with Jameson.
Absolutely agree with your list, great value malts. Have you tired Deanston 12? Another fantastic malt for an agreeable price
MattS - Thanks for these recommendations, I haven't tried that many. The Bunna Stiuireadair is one I always see when looking at that price range but haven't got around to drinking.
What like is the Deanston Virgin? I tried the Benromach Organic version, aged in virgin casks, and I didn't think much of it. |
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Jorvus
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| DylanInYork wrote: | Just looking what is on the self at the moment open. But I have not got a clue of the cost of each bottle sorry but I would guess £29 - £90 maybe??
Bunnahabhain Stiuiredair
Powers Gold Label
Deanston 12yo
Arran Lochranza reserve
Springbank 15yo
Arran Amarone cask finish
Tobermory 12yo
Jameson Black Barrel
Springbank 7yo (Trade sample)
Hazelburn 8yo (Trade sample)
Jura 18yo
Glenfarclas 10yo
Glen Scotia Victoriana (CS)
Redbreast 12yo
Redbreast 12yo (CS)
Ardbeg 10yo
Tomintoul 16yo
Glen Scotia 11yo
Cooper King New make Batch 2
Kilkerran 12yo
Talisker 57* North
Penderyn Myth
Arran Quarter Cask
Nc'Nean Batch 1
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5yo
Laphroaig 10yo |
Thanks for this. Interesting to see what someone is currently working their way through.
Tobermory is definitely one of my favourites that I've had over the last year as is Deanston 12.
Anotehr mention of Redbreast...I may have to get a bottle this month! |
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MattS
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| Jorvus wrote: | Big Shing - What like is the Redbreast 12 compared to a Scottish Malt? My excursion into Irish whisky started and ended with Jameson.
Absolutely agree with your list, great value malts. Have you tired Deanston 12? Another fantastic malt for an agreeable price
MattS - Thanks for these recommendations, I haven't tried that many. The Bunna Stiuireadair is one I always see when looking at that price range but haven't got around to drinking.
What like is the Deanston Virgin? I tried the Benromach Organic version, aged in virgin casks, and I didn't think much of it. |
The Deanston Virgin Oak took me a little to get used to because of the bourbon-ish notes but it's improved with time. I don't think its one I'd rush to replace but it's nice to have it as a sweeter option. I'm yet to try the Benromach Organic in virgin or the Tomatin Legacy but will look to compare one day. I tend to fill a mini and keep it to one side for that purpose. |
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DillyT
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| Jorvus wrote: |
Thanks for this. Interesting to see what someone is currently working their way through.
Tobermory is definitely one of my favourites that I've had over the last year as is Deanston 12.
Anotehr mention of Redbreast...I may have to get a bottle this month! |
Redbreast is the best I have tried of the Irish whiskey to date and the 12 is better then the 15 IMHO but there are loads out there!
I also have waiting to open at some point..
2 x Wolfburn single casks
Springbank 18yo
Daftmill 2007
Glenfiddich IPA
Caol Ila Moch
Paul John Bold
Cotswolds Single Malt |
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BigShing
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| Jorvus wrote: | | Big Shing - What like is the Redbreast 12 compared to a Scottish Malt? My excursion into Irish whisky started and ended with Jameson. |
Well it's different for sure, Irish whisey IMO is much more delicate and kinda fragrant compared to Scotch, but comparing this to Jamesons is a bit like comparing Bunnahabhain 12 to Bells, it's just a big step up in quality. I use Bunna in my comparison there because Redbreast has those rich vanilla/cherry/chocolate sherry-influenced notes you find in Bunna, it's just a really lovely easy sipping dram.
| Quote: | | Absolutely agree with your list, great value malts. Have you tired Deanston 12? Another fantastic malt for an agreeable price |
No I've not tried the 12yr old, but I intend to rectify that at some point this year for sure! |
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Jez Hellewell
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| Great thread. I can’t afford to spend a lot on whisky, unfortunately. Maybe one day. So price is important to me. I only ever buy the best I can that happens to be on offer at the time. As such, Tesco always have “Clubcard dealsâ€. My latest being Johnnie Walker Black, which was £20 & is excellent. Recently got a Glenlivet Captains Reserve, from Amazon, for £22.50. This is a beauty & represents incredible value for money in my opinion. I aways enjoy seeking out a deal! |
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MattS
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| Jez Hellewell wrote: | | Great thread. I can’t afford to spend a lot on whisky, unfortunately. Maybe one day. So price is important to me. I only ever buy the best I can that happens to be on offer at the time. As such, Tesco always have “Clubcard dealsâ€. My latest being Johnnie Walker Black, which was £20 & is excellent. Recently got a Glenlivet Captains Reserve, from Amazon, for £22.50. This is a beauty & represents incredible value for money in my opinion. I aways enjoy seeking out a deal! |
Sounds like we're in a similar situation seeking value at a good price. |
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Jez Hellewell
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| MattS wrote: | | Jez Hellewell wrote: | | Great thread. I can’t afford to spend a lot on whisky, unfortunately. Maybe one day. So price is important to me. I only ever buy the best I can that happens to be on offer at the time. As such, Tesco always have “Clubcard dealsâ€. My latest being Johnnie Walker Black, which was £20 & is excellent. Recently got a Glenlivet Captains Reserve, from Amazon, for £22.50. This is a beauty & represents incredible value for money in my opinion. I aways enjoy seeking out a deal! |
Sounds like we're in a similar situation seeking value at a good price. |
Ha, definitely! And actually, I like the challenge of finding the best whisky bargain for my budget! |
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Archer
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My daily drinkers are very often:
Glendronach 12
Glenfarclas 12
Dalwhinnie 15
Aberlour 12 & 10
Ardbeg 10
Glenmorangie 10
Glen Grant 10
Old Pulteney 12
Glenfiddich 15 |
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Jorvus
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| Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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Some great drams on here. Lots of idea's and I was even inspired to nip out yesterday and pick up a Bunna 12.
DylanInYork mentioning Wolfburn made me think that the Wolfburn 'Northland' & 'Aurora' are two more great value malts. I live near the distillery and the prices locally are very reasonable for such a great young malt. |
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The Mantis
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| Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2021 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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I had the Redbreast 12 a couple of times back in the day and it was lovely stuff, but I'm a bit surprised to find it now at £40.
Maybe just my memory  but the Aldi 12 y.o. for Xmas 2019 was just as good, at £24.99 then reduced to £19.99. |
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