dannyboy
tfso!
the old man wants a nice bottle for his birthday so i thought i would ask the font of all knowledge that is nsc for some recommendations. i hate the stuff personally so havent got a clue. any ideas?
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single malt whiskey
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Lord Bracknell
On fire
As a gift, you won't go wrong with a bottle of Laphroaig or Lagavulin.
kingcole
Well-known member
What does it mean by single malt? What is a multiple malt? Why is single malt better?
Serious question....
Serious question....
alexwright55
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- May 17, 2012
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Laphroig and Lagavullin are great, powerful, peaty and smoky malts.
If you're looking for something more aromatic and fruity try a Macallans 10 year old finished in sherry casks
If you want something light and quaffable go for a Dalwhinnie 15 year old.
You can pick both up for around £30
These are two of the more recent threads... with plenty of good information/recommendations...
Single Malt
A nice bottle of Whiskey
Single Malt
A nice bottle of Whiskey
Worthingite
Sexy Pete... :D
It's just how it's made, and from what. Single malt just means that it's made from water and malted barley. Blended just means it was made by blending the different whisky into one. Depends on your preference.
Couldn't disagree with the above and would add that Glenkinchie is also a pretty light quaffable dram!
By the way whiskey with an E usually refers to Irish whiskey.........Scottish malts are spelt whisky.
omgitsjames
New member
personally I find the peatyness of islays a bit too hit or miss when it comes matching someone's taste preferences of scotch. I originally didn't like Laphroaig but now its one of my favorites.
- Aug 7, 2003
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Caol Ila is splendid.
Gritt23
New member
Can be a bit too powerful for some tastes, I would steer clear of these for a present.
Jura or Glenmorangie are cracking choices.
May be worth checking if he has a preference for Scotch or Irish whiskies, as Bushmills is a solid choice if he prefers the Irish twang.
madinthehead
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Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
I've just got through a bottle of this, really really enjoyed it....too much!
edit: Actually, I tell I lie, mine was the 'superstition'! I'll try the 'prophecy' next I think!
SUPERSTITION
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beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
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single malt is crafted by a single distillery from a single water source, usually a spring in some highland glen.
blended is mass produced in a large city based distillery using water from the tap.
its like a Rolls vs Ford, barista coffee vs instant, Erdinger vs Stella.
Jura or Glenmorangie are cracking choices.
Jura is definatly a softer, smoother taste, very nice. its all very nice.
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
wakeytom
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Love Superstition big fan of Jura
JCL666
absurdism
- Sep 23, 2011
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This is a good single malt Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Old : Buy Online - The Whisky Exchange
This one is amazing Suntory Hibiki 17 years old : Buy Online - The Whisky Exchange and it's a BLEND
Japanese whisky is the DON.
This one is amazing Suntory Hibiki 17 years old : Buy Online - The Whisky Exchange and it's a BLEND
Japanese whisky is the DON.
34064 Fighter Command
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Lord B you're joking, Lagavulin is bleugh.
Don't like single malts because there are just so many to choose from and they all taste very very different. Much prefer the reliable taste of a nice blended whiskey like Bailie, Nichol, Jarvie ( B N J ).
Having said all that, Talisker is very nice.