Mick Mac Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 For general interest: Wines and Spirits Awards - ScotchWines and Spirits Awards - Irish WhiskeyAnd guess what - the one I am working my way through at the moment won an award! I will drink it more sensibly from now on. The IWSC Trophy For Single Malt Scotch Whisky 15 Years and UnderAwarded toChivas BrothersForStrathisla 12 Year Old--- Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-285901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladymuck Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Mick Mac Wrote:------------------------------------------------------->...the one I am working my way> through at the moment...*notes time of post was 13.47...tutts four times* Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-285908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 So to speak LM, so to speak. Surprisingly they are not keen on "drinking on duty" where I work. Posting on duty is bad enough. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-285917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Mick Mac's entry to work tune Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-285928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladymuck Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 ???? Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Mick Mac's entry to work tuneHa ha...love it...But seriously, that was you Mick Mac I spied going to work then...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql4ay8NGhw8&feature=fvw*ducks* Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-285935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Have to agree with MP on this one Macallans about ?32.00 a pop use to go up to the High lands every year a place called Struy middel of no where got the taste from the local's.Bob S Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-285939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbrownis Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Lagavulin...The best, and they sell it in sainsburys! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 ???? Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Mick Mac's entry to work tuneHa - you guys - ya kill me. It may be my leaving work song though. :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Just so you know the 'e' in Irish whiskey was added to its spelling to distinguish it from the lesser quality Scottish product. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 So there you go Mark - the English have spoken! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Don't get us started on porridge Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 It amazes me how many people will consider you to be an expert by the virtue of being Scottish. The truth is that lots of my countrymen know jack about it - which is why Glenmorangie is the top seller (not a bad dram by any means but...).It's all personal taste but I'm with BN5 on the Highland Park - a fine dram. If you like them smoother then the Balvenie range and Dalwhinnie always go down well. Get into Islay for the peaty ones - Ardbeg or Laphroig is still hard to beat on a cold day from the hip flask. As it happens I'm organising a whisky tasting wit at Vinopolis , London Bridge in February. It's a chance to try a range of unusual bottles with expert Duncan, learn a bit, have a laugh and to eat cheese. Lots of it. Last time we had some amazing stuff - including a bottle of 1966 Glen Albyn (which I then bought). Apart from that specific year it's rather nice. And now in the Fellbrigg vaults for a special occasion.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 ..it's a portent, 1966.....2010. Fellbrigg vaults in June 2010 methinks Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Thanks for the tips everyone, I ended up buying the Lagavulin from Boss Man. My mates 40th birthday present now consists of whisky, cigars, slippers, a packet of Werthers originals, an energy drink and a copy of 40+ (from the top shelf of Londis). Should keep him both comfy and busy for a while. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Bossman, nuffsaid, best shop on LL FACT Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Blimey, Mark! What will you buy David_C for his 21st? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 :-D Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 MrBen Wrote:------------------------------------------------------- > > As it happens I'm organising a whisky tasting wit> at Vinopolis , London Bridge in February. It's a> chance to try a range of unusual bottles with> expert Duncan, learn a bit, have a laugh and to> eat cheese. Lots of it. Last time we had some> amazing stuff - including a bottle of 1966 Glen> Albyn (which I then bought). I have a 1967 bottle of Strathisla which I got for my 40th and I still have a dribble left. The same mate bought me a 30 year old Glenfarclas for my 30th and I suspect he is secretly hoping I don't make it to 50 otherwise he'll be seriously out of pocket. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 ???? Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> ..it's a portent, 1966.....2010. Fellbrigg vaults> in June 2010 methinksIn the highly unlikely event England get past the semi's then I'll come round yours and open it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Most scots will be on the golf course if England make the final. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Denis Law famously. Mr B, I look forward to it,,,no ice, obviously. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 A canny scot is Mr Ben? - has checked Englands world cup record and knows the malt is safe. very safe. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 It's a free bet on my part...and I know where he livesAnyway...since the bottle's been in existance England have actually made 2 world Cup semis (including '66) and a Euro one soooo in betting terms the values with me and thus possibly the whisky Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Eh - did he not say past the semis - ie the final.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Don't get technical with me.......it's still a free bet Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9561-whisky-connoisseurs-please-could-you-advise-me/page/2/#findComment-286145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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