Super Mustud Posted May 28, 2012 Posted May 28, 2012 I have taken a bit of time to check that my view on this whisky is correct (for me, of course). If you want to give it a go then there is a good chance that it will excite. When you first open a bottle it smells like a sewer (a little exaggeration, but you know what I mean). After a week...you little beauty! Cheap as chips and very changeable. I suspect the low price is due to the intial kick in the nose. I am onto my second bottle. I am glad I got 6. You can do your own review checking if you wish.
GregWormald Posted May 28, 2012 Posted May 28, 2012 I have mentioned that I am particularly enjoying the sherry whiskies at present. I have my eye on the Glendronach 15 yo to try out sometime over the next month or two. I've really enjoyed the Macallan "sherry cask whisky" that I have tried, and am ready for another. How about some tasting notes and/or recommendations? (The Islay malts don't interest me.) Greg
Super Mustud Posted May 28, 2012 Posted May 28, 2012 I've really enjoyed the Macallan "sherry cask whisky" that I have tried, and am ready for another. How about some tasting notes and/or recommendations? (The Islay malts don't interest me.) Greg The Macallan is a stand out. A great staple. Hmmm, you are in SA. A bit too far to come over for a whisky GTG. Try Glenfarclas 15 YO. A little sharper than Macallan, maybe suits when you are in a serious mood rather than being mellow. The Glenmorangie 10 yo is an excellent and inexpensive (as these things go) easy drinker. Beats the pants of some more fancied alternatives that get attention by burning your eyebrows off.
CraigC Posted May 28, 2012 Posted May 28, 2012 Harris scarf have bohemian crsytal on sale, i picked up some for $25
Super Mustud Posted May 28, 2012 Posted May 28, 2012 Harris scarf have bohemian crsytal on sale, i picked up some for $25 Cheaper than in Bohemia when I visited family there last year. Enjoy. Don't forget about the Thomy mustard glasses. They are my most treasured inheritance from my dad who passed away a few years ago.
GregWormald Posted May 29, 2012 Posted May 29, 2012 Thanks for the options. I perused DMurphy's website and ended up with an Aberlour A'Bunadh, cask strength. With a splash of water, it is excellent, and I'm enjoying it now. Greg 1
CraigC Posted May 29, 2012 Posted May 29, 2012 Thanks for the options. I perused DMurphy's website and ended up with an Aberlour A'Bunadh, cask strength. With a splash of water, it is excellent, and I'm enjoying it now. Greg I had that in my hand at DAn murphys' too. Unitl i went to use my voucher which was for coles!! Vintage cellars range is no match for Dan. Enjoy!!
Super Mustud Posted May 30, 2012 Posted May 30, 2012 Good to hear. My Glenmorangie has not yet arrived, so I have to go on memory. My deliveries always taken long. One would think that Narre Warren were in Laos. I have mentioned that I am particularly enjoying the sherry whiskies at present. I have my eye on the Glendronach 15 yo to try out sometime over the next month or two. So many open bottles, so many different moods to experience... Glen, I had a second thought about recommending the Glennie 10YO after the sherry Mac that you like, so this evening I decided to have a comparison of the two. Sure enough, the stronger caramel on the Glennie pulls it below the Mac (IMO). The Glennie 10 YO is what I would call an afternoon whisky. Languid and pleasing. So, give the Glenfarclas 15 YO a try after you finish with the A'Bunadh. Mind you, the A'Bunadh, while an excellent cask strength, is not what I would label as a daily drinker. To be brought out when you want scrub up the system! By the way, the Glennie 18 YO is in another league to the 10 YO. Yummie.
GregWormald Posted May 30, 2012 Posted May 30, 2012 So, give the Glenfarclas 15 YO a try after you finish with the A'Bunadh. Mind you, the A'Bunadh, while an excellent cask strength, is not what I would label as a daily drinker. To be brought out when you want scrub up the system! By the way, the Glennie 18 YO is in another league to the 10 YO. Yummie. While my experience in these is lacking, I'm sure I have time to remedy that . The A'Bunadh seems very smooth and fluid when diluted to drinking strength (starting at 60% means a reasonable bit of water just to get to 40%!) and let sit to breathe for a quarter to half hour. (OR it could be just that the taste of the last half has been influenced by the first half!) Greg
Makka Posted May 30, 2012 Posted May 30, 2012 I don't do water any more as I like it neat. Am I missing something?
Catostylus Posted May 30, 2012 Posted May 30, 2012 I don't do water any more as I like it neat. Am I missing something? Yes. Adding just the merest splash of water releases the aromatics. Just add a wee bit. Try it.
O.Sydney Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 that was advised to me earlier in this thread, I eventually tried it a couple of nights ago, splash of bottled water in Glenlivet 15yr old, 30ml... Maybe too much H2O. What ratio are we talking here ? I had to have 2 follow up nips
Catostylus Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 No more than 20% water generally, possibly more for a cask strength whisky. Just the merest splash.
mrdave Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 "About right" is basically enough to attenuate the spirit-iness of the whisky such that your tongue can resolve the flavours without your tastebuds being scorched. As such, a little trial and error is required to do that without making the mixture too insipid. A small jug is useful, as it's easy to go too far with a squirt from the tap. 1
Catostylus Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 A small jug is useful, as it's easy to go too far with a squirt from the tap. Mrdave speaks wisely and well.
O.Sydney Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 I'll pour a cap full of the bottled water instead of a splash into 30mls... tonight or maybe tomorrow night before heading out on the town
Makka Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 I have tried it before, as well as one ice cube which is apparently sacriledge. I'll have another go with a splash in my Glennie tonight but I do like it neat. That kind of slightly thicker feeling on the tongue. Tap water? Are you crazy? That stuff is poisonous.
Super Mustud Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 I have tried it before, as well as one ice cube which is apparently sacriledge. I'll have another go with a splash in my Glennie tonight but I do like it neat. That kind of slightly thicker feeling on the tongue. Tap water? Are you crazy? That stuff is poisonous. I usually prefer neat as well, even the cask strength. However the point about "opening it up" is valid. I think this is the best thread on SNA. Some solid research going on...
Makka Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) Right. I'm gonna start the evenings research right now. It's nearly dark. ... Okay, I can see how the water does open it up. I think I like it both ways. Edited May 31, 2012 by Makka
mrdave Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 Tap water? Are you crazy? That stuff is poisonous. Indubitably. Filtered water FTW.
Catostylus Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 Tap water? Aren't there laws against that sort of thing?
Super Mustud Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 Tap water? Aren't there laws against that sort of thing? Blood oath. Its diet Coke or nothing!
CraigC Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) I usually prefer neat as well, even the cask strength. However the point about "opening it up" is valid. I think this is the best thread on SNA. Some solid research going on... No problems with blind testing here Just sipping on some of the Talisker, certainly has a stronger more lingering flavour than the HP. Edited May 31, 2012 by LockedoutofCraigC
Jake Posted May 31, 2012 Author Posted May 31, 2012 I think this is the best thread on SNA. Some solid research going on... I'll take that as a compliment, if only for it's genesis.
Super Mustud Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 I'll take that as a compliment, if only for it's genesis. Well, Mr Creator! We need some more posts from you.
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