Thread: Whisky as aftershave- the reviews

Originally Posted by Slaine

OK shave number 3
Todays Aftershave is Laphroaig Islay a single malt scotch whisky, 10 years old.
£45 a litre, Alcohol 40%
A smoky, oily, peaty monster of a malt, probably the most richly flavoured of all scotch whiskies and a personal favourite..

I can't believe you used it on your face! By far my favourite drink and couldn't handle but a single drop missing my mouth!

If it's not too much bother, I'd like you to review Lagavullin, Glenlivet, Oban, and Talisker.

Slainte!

If there were nothing else I would probably give it a try but as has been said aftershave should have skin soothing ingredients such as caster oil and glycerine. Anything with a high alcohol content should work as an antiseptic, but IMO good whisky should be drunk even if its only a little its still a waste!

Anyway, in a spirit of balance I suppose I should have a glass of Jovan Musk with tonic water and a slice of lime later.

Speick aftershave has an ingredient they call "fermentation alcohol", and I'll bet it's ethanol, same as in the spirits used by the OP. Much less sting than the industrial alcohol used in most mass-market aftershaves. Personally, I'd rather use the Speick, as the distilled spirits are just too damn delicious not to drink!

Looks like I found yet another use for the old makers mark...

Originally Posted by JBHoren

If it's not too much bother, I'd like you to review.... Glenlivet...
Slainte!

Sure thing!

*drink*

It's fantastic!

....wait what are we doing?

I suspect that most aftershaves have a higher alcohol content than 40% by volume.
You might try a stronger liquor if you're looking for the burn.

I have heard Dominica Bay Rum AS is upwards of 70% alcohol

It's a great idea. It's just missing something.....

Oh yes, just piss yourself and throw up on your shirt.