Thread: Scotch/whiskey of the day

Originally Posted by Ezekiel81

The tasting notes make it sound very tasty indeed. Unfortunately it's not available over here, but the 15 year old is. Also one called "Blue Label", andone called "Admiralty strength" which is exactly the same strength as the other two. The notes for the last rum i bought would probably have said "tastes like cheap rum".

Now I'm not familiar with the ins and outs of rum but pusser's gunpowder strength is very good, I though. Being a whisky drinker, I found it to have a bit of a light mouthfeel, but most spirits that aren't scotch whisky feel like that to me.

In terms of taste. Heavy on the figs, dates, Demerara sugar, maybe a touch of vanilla but not too much. Rich, warm and sweet in a spicy way, not a sickly way.

Would buy again. I'd suggest giving the 15 year old a go. I've heard the blue label is just as good too, if you're on more of a budget.

My weapon of choice is Glen Moray 12 year old single malt. Really fine whisky.

Wild Oak From Sixty-Six Gilead distillery a Canadian whiskey made like a bourbon that tastes more like a scotch.
Found it while on vacation this summer, little distillery tucked away in a corner of some very nice countryside near the Sandbank sin Ontario.

Goodbye my friend, we have spent many a pleasant evening together ...

Originally Posted by PigHog

Now I'm not familiar with the ins and outs of rum but pusser's gunpowder strength is very good, I though. Being a whisky drinker, I found it to have a bit of a light mouthfeel, but most spirits that aren't scotch whisky feel like that to me.

In terms of taste. Heavy on the figs, dates, Demerara sugar, maybe a touch of vanilla but not too much. Rich, warm and sweet in a spicy way, not a sickly way.

Would buy again. I'd suggest giving the 15 year old a go. I've heard the blue label is just as good too, if you're on more of a budget.

I might give it a go soon. I've got several unopened bottles of whisky in the cupboard so I might not get it right away, but then I still have a load of summer money left over. Maybe I'll buy a sofa and see how much is left.

A'Bunadh for me last night. I've been working on a review for it, so hopefully I'll get that up this weekend.

Originally Posted by decraew

Goodbye my friend, we have spent many a pleasant evening together ...

Looks delicious.

I had a drop of Glengoyne 18 this evening at a friends place. Very nice, I think I'll be buying a bottle soon. It was great to meet his brand new son as well. 8 days old and not as slimy as I'd expected. Successful evening all round.

I am enjoying a glass of Bruichladdich Octoremore 07.2, it is quite peaty.

There's an Arran single cask release that I've got my eye on for £50 odd. I've also been tempted recently just by a regular highland park 12. Would still love an 18 but can't afford.

Nice thread...

Many single malts I have never even seen, let alone tried.

I am not a big fan of Rum itself but enjoyed the 14yr Balvenie Caribbean Cask quite a bit.

That final aging in a rum barrel really made it unique.