Unfortunately I got a bottle of Bells for Christmas - harsh and monotone .
A whisky recommendation
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OP
OP
Pale Rider
Legendary Member
Strange to relate I've returned to the thread to say I've done just that.
I'm not going to embarrass myself by attempting Masters of Malt style tasting notes, but I much prefer the Jura over the Grouse.
It has a complexity and interest the Grouse simply does not.
No dentist's anaesthesia, either.
The Jura looks to be an excellent recommendation by those that made it.
As a whisky drinking peasant, I suspect I would enjoy most easy drinking malts.
I see Sainsbury and Asda do regional 'own brands' for under £20 which look excellent value.
That's how the Grouse tasted to me.
Probably OK on the rare occasions I have a second, when the flavour of any drink always seems less pronounced.
Slick
Guru
It's often underestimated due to cost.
Balyintegra
Active Member
Highly recommend this one . Its superb.
figbat
Slippery scientist
- Location
- South Oxfordshire, UK
Picked up a bottle of Jura 10yo in Sainsbury’s the other day for £25. So far, so good!
Threevok
Growing old disgracefully
- Location
- South Wales
BTW : Sorry to sound like a Whiskey snob, but you cannot compare Grouse (which is a blended whiskey) with any malt whiskey. It's a bit like comparing apples with bananas
There aren't many blends I like on the market. I will drink Grouse.
Black Grouse is very nice if you like a smokey taste
There aren't many blends I like on the market. I will drink Grouse.
Black Grouse is very nice if you like a smokey taste
glasgowcyclist
Charming but somewhat feckless
- Location
- Scotland
Aye, but that's over £90 a bottle!
(My wife just got a bottle of that for her boss)
glasgowcyclist
Charming but somewhat feckless
- Location
- Scotland
Not sure if I have already commented on this thread (can't find it if I did).
As the OP is not familiar with whiskies I understand the question but he will have to find out by trial and error which 'type' of whisky he prefers. ie
In blended whisky I can drink Grouse on its own (a tiny amount of water to bring the flavour out.
In malts I enjoy many of the lighter, sweeter ones (Speyside I think).
Generally I cannot stand Laphroaig or other peaty ones but I know many others love it. It honestly reminds me of TCP mouthwash.
Just one note to the OP although I thinks its already been said. There is, IMO, no point spending good money on a decent malt then watering it down 50/50. That will dilute it way too much. The water is just to bring the flavour out.
But, as in all walks of life, each to his own and whatever lifts your skirt etc.
NB Aldi do a very nice range of single malts at just £18ish.
As the OP is not familiar with whiskies I understand the question but he will have to find out by trial and error which 'type' of whisky he prefers. ie
In blended whisky I can drink Grouse on its own (a tiny amount of water to bring the flavour out.
In malts I enjoy many of the lighter, sweeter ones (Speyside I think).
Generally I cannot stand Laphroaig or other peaty ones but I know many others love it. It honestly reminds me of TCP mouthwash.
Just one note to the OP although I thinks its already been said. There is, IMO, no point spending good money on a decent malt then watering it down 50/50. That will dilute it way too much. The water is just to bring the flavour out.
But, as in all walks of life, each to his own and whatever lifts your skirt etc.
NB Aldi do a very nice range of single malts at just £18ish.
snorri
Legendary Member
- Location
- East coast, up a bit.
Depends, were you intending to drink it or disinfect the toilet with it?I was given a bottle of Laphroig 10 for Christmas.
Is it better with Coca Cola or Ginger Ale?
Rusty Nails
We remember
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- Living in the slow lane
Depends, were you intending to drink it or disinfect the toilet with it?
I've given it to my son. He'll appreciate it more than I will.
Balyintegra
Active Member
Oops i totally forgot about the price range bit.
Threevok
Growing old disgracefully
- Location
- South Wales
figbat
Slippery scientist
- Location
- South Oxfordshire, UK
True, but there's a pub in Scotland where I drink it in installments
...with a hefty handling fee and interest rate.
snorri
Legendary Member
- Location
- East coast, up a bit.
I'd have done the same, if I had a son.
Islay malts have been compared to TCP before today, but everyone to his or her own
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