Thread: Scotch/whiskey of the day

Sweeter to me, or maybe carmelly is a better way to say it, even noticeable with the higher octane. And more smoky/oaky flavour, I guess due to the second go in the vat.
Of the two this one's made for sipping less per sip, but more frequent sips I'm finding. 3 drams in and a pleasant warmth goin on. The smaller Romeo Juliet #3's go so well with it , I'm sittin in the yard enjoying it tremendously.

Originally Posted by Ezekiel81

I like the name, would you recommend it? I know nothing about rum, other than that the one my dad buys is better than the last one i bought 8 years ago.

I don't know yet! Not tried it before. It's got very good reviews and awards though. Their 15 year old rum seems to have a good reputation too. That's another tenner though, so maybe if I get on with the gunpowder proof, it's something to try after.

I've not spent much time on rum. Not really sure what to expect from it. Just looking to pick up something for when I don't fancy draining all my malt whisky!

https://www.masterofmalt.com/rum/pus...um/#!/product/

Originally Posted by MikeB52

Sweeter to me, or maybe carmelly is a better way to say it, even noticeable with the higher octane. And more smoky/oaky flavour, I guess due to the second go in the vat.
Of the two this one's made for sipping less per sip, but more frequent sips I'm finding. 3 drams in and a pleasant warmth goin on. The smaller Romeo Juliet #3's go so well with it , I'm sittin in the yard enjoying it tremendously.

I haven't tried the 46 yet, but it is on my list.

Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad

I've been working on a bottle of Famous Grouse; apparently it's Scotland's most popular blend. It's a decent enough every day dram with a couple of ice cubes. Kind of light and sweet with the ice, and let's me save my much more precious Lagavulin for more special occasions.

It's been a while since i had famous grouse, but i got a miniature of black grouse for christmas. It was ineresting to try it since I usually buy single malts. It was ok but I thought it had an odd eggy note. Do you get that in the regular one?

Black Grouse is my cheapy daily dram, I love it!

Originally Posted by PigHog

I don't know yet! Not tried it before. It's got very good reviews and awards though. Their 15 year old rum seems to have a good reputation too. That's another tenner though, so maybe if I get on with the gunpowder proof, it's something to try after.

I've not spent much time on rum. Not really sure what to expect from it. Just looking to pick up something for when I don't fancy draining all my malt whisky!

https://www.masterofmalt.com/rum/pus...um/#!/product/

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".

I am having a glass of Iced Irish Coffee, Bushmills Black Label Irish Whiskey & Kahlua Liqueur over Cream & Crushed Ice.

I'm having a glass of Lagavulin 16 year old.
It has a surprisingly small amount of peat for an Islay whisky. I do love the complexity and notes of wood though.

Originally Posted by ecormier

Black Grouse is my cheapy daily dram, I love it!

Do you ever notice any egg smell or taste? Kind of slightly sulphurous?

Originally Posted by Ezekiel81

Do you ever notice any egg smell or taste? Kind of slightly sulphurous?

I haven't, but then I'm not sure how tuned my taste buds are...