Whisky/Whiskey

[Xenolightning]

So I noticed this place does not have a thread dedicated to whisky.

Let's change that.

All things from tasting notes, single malts and 'to water or not to water' should be discussed.

Good purchasing spots in NZ:
http://www.whiskygalore.co.nz
http://www.whiskyandmore.co.nz

[Xenolightning]

http://www.whiskygalore.co.nz/collections/independant-bottlers/products/glenlivet-signatory-1996-15-years-old-46-ucf

Just ordered one of those. Looks like a pretty solid dram, will update with tasting notes.


Also; there must be some whisky buffs here!

[DarkVirus]

Ive been a fan of the fiddich for some time.

Usually have a bottle of the 12yr in the cupboard just waiting to pounce.

Tried the 15yr but it was too spicy, tasted like cloves.

Might step up to the 18yr this year for a birthday pressie to myself.

[mycoolcar]

inb4 CC.

[BeNZene]

My favourite, not that I drink much these days.  My 18yr old bottle is now 21...

[Growler]

this is a fave of mine.



http://www.whiskygalore.co.nz/collections/q-z/products/woodford-reserve


and had a bit of this recently too, very very nice.

http://www.whiskygalore.co.nz/collections/g-p/products/macallan-fine-oak-12-year-old

[Pitchey]

hur hur hur

[Xenolightning]

My favourite, not that I drink much these days.  My 18yr old bottle is now 21...

-LAPHROAIG 18-

Holy peat smoke I love all Laphroaigs, for my tastes I like a tad of water it seems to bring out the sweeter side of the Laphroaigs. I have the Quarter Cask and she's brilliant too.

and had a bit of this recently too, very very nice.
-MACALLAN FINE OAK 12-
http://www.whiskygalore.co.nz/collections/g-p/products/macallan-fine-oak-12-year-old

I just finished its younger brother Fine Oak 10, very light and smooth with sweet fruity notes; incredibly tasty. The 12 year old I can only imagine does it just that bit better. It is definitely one of my next purchases, and the fine oaks should be a staple in everyone's cupboard.

[BeNZene]

Holy peat smoke I love all Laphroaigs, for my tastes I like a tad of water it seems to bring out the sweeter side of the Laphroaigs. I have the Quarter Cask and she's brilliant too.

Is that their dearer one?  I think I had that at a whisky bar at the end of a night out with an old friend. Lovely lovely stuff.

Also a fan of Lagavulin.  As much as you can be a fan of something you only get to drink every few years.

[Xenolightning]

Is that their dearer one?  I think I had that at a whisky bar at the end of a night out with an old friend. Lovely lovely stuff.

Also a fan of Lagavulin.  As much as you can be a fan of something you only get to drink every few years.

Not quite as expensive as the 18. It's a non age statement which means it's usually quite young, rumour puts it at about 5-7 years. It's quite an interesting blend of flavours, with that heavy Laphroaig twang. Great after dinner, but definitely not a starting whisky.

[winter]

[Xenolightning]

-WHISKAS-

Tasting Notes:
Dark amber colour, pours well, starts out quite dry and finishes with a distinctive crunch. Best followed with some water to cleanse the pallet.

[trololololo]

I'm going to order one of these shortly, haven't tried it and all the the reviews that I've read are positive

http://www.whiskygalore.co.nz/collections/islay/products/bunnahabhain-18-year-old-new-edition

[trololololo]

You will get Codex in here with that sort of comment and he is a Rum drinker

[Kopfjaeger]

have a bottle waiting for a suitable occasion

[Bounty Hunter]

What about a mixes thread too? I'm not a huge whiskey fan, but do drink a rum mixture I wouldn't mind sharing.

[Xenolightning]

What about a mixes thread too? I'm not a huge whiskey fan, but do drink a rum mixture I wouldn't mind sharing.

The 'Fav Aloholic Beverage' thread maybe? I'm big on rum as a mixer, can't stand Coruba though. Big fan of Bourbon and dry too.

http://www.whiskygalore.co.nz/collections/independant-bottlers/products/glenlivet-signatory-1996-15-years-old-46-ucf

NOM, she's a beaut. Mild sherry with dates nose, very sweet smooth finish with the dates making an appearance at the back of the tongue.

Superb whiskey for it's price, I think I will be buying another to store away.

/Chub

[trololololo]

just ordered a bottle if this
http://www.whiskygalore.co.nz/collections/islay/products/lagavulin-16-year-old
it's a quite nice expression

[Xenolightning]

just ordered a bottle if this
http://www.whiskygalore.co.nz/collections/islay/products/lagavulin-16-year-old
it's a quite nice expression

So did I! it's a very nice drop, quite a heavy pete smoke, but its has just enough sweetness so that its not over-powering.

From: http://www.whiskyandmore.co.nz/single-malt-whisky-for-sale/buy-lagavulin-16-year-old-islay-single-malt-online/

Came on special today.

Few more recent additions to the cabinet too:
http://www.whiskyandmore.co.nz/single-malt-whisky-for-sale/buy-the-macallan-fine-oak-10-year-old-highland-single-malt-online/
http://www.whiskygalore.co.nz/collections/blended-whiskies/products/chivas-regal-18-year-old

Big fan of the macallan; exceptionally good if you can get it sub $60.

[trololololo]

thats where i got it from

[Xenolightning]

[Pyromanik]

Whisky Galore is down the road, and close to work.
Pity it's an aquired taste :/

Laphroaig. Good man.

[Xenolightning]

Yeh boi.

If you can name the back right one, you get one internetz.

[Speakman]

I need to build up a collection, mebe after my melbourne trip

[Speakman]

I need to build up a collection, mebe after my melbourne trip