Whisky

[EH17 Jimmy]

So what's the verdict from yous whisky buyers? Is a Tesco clubcard worth getting?

I'm an Aldi man for messages but my mate has a Tesco club card.

That whisky club thing I joined seems a bit overpriced.

 

[Sancho Panza]

Got this one for my dad

Ardnamurchan AD/ Single Malt Whisky

Which he thoroughly enjoyed

He’s a bit of a critic, I once got him Penderyn which he described as “focking rough”

Penderyn Madeira finish is really good. Haven't had the standard one. Aber Falls is a very decent Welsh whisky.
Cotswold Single Malt is very good. Ignore the whisky wankers who say it's crap because it's English.
Indian whisky is also highly recommended. Amrut Fusion is delicious although not as cheap as it was.

 

[Sancho Panza]

So what's the verdict from yous whisky buyers? Is a Tesco clubcard worth getting?

I'm an Aldi man for messages but my mate has a Tesco club card.

That whisky club thing I joined seems a bit overpriced.

I think so. I used to buy whatever was on offer when I was still discovering single malts. Think I've done all the Tesco range at one time or another. Now I just buy my favourites when they're on offer.
Johnnie Walker Black Label is excellent for a blend. Very smooth. Usually between £20-22 when on Clubcard offer. Well worth a punt if you've never tried it.

 

[EH17 Jimmy]

I'll get my mate to take me to Tesco next time he goes. See what's on offer.

 

[Bangkokhibby]

Dalmore is very nice but like Macallan it's massively overpriced these days.

Do you remember Dalmore cigar malt. I heard it went export only, no idea why.

 

[blue toon hibby]

So what's the verdict from yous whisky buyers? Is a Tesco clubcard worth getting?

I'm an Aldi man for messages but my mate has a Tesco club card.

That whisky club thing I joined seems a bit overpriced.

We’re Aldi shoppers too but use Tesco now and again. There are some great savings with the club card.

 

[EH17 Jimmy]

Like I said I'll have a wee look. But some of the savings that's been mentioned are decent.

 

[Sancho Panza]

Do you remember Dalmore cigar malt. I heard it went export only, no idea why.

Funnily enough the only time I had it was visiting friends in the States but Amazon have it for £94 at the moment.

 

[Beagle]

I got a bottle of Glenmorangie 15 year old as a Christmas present. Cannie drink it yet ‘cos I’m on antibiotics until well after new year

 

[Sancho Panza]

I got a bottle of Glenmorangie 15 year old as a Christmas present. Cannie drink it yet ‘cos I’m on antibiotics until well after new year

Torture, mate!

 

[Beagle]

Torture, mate!

Not as much torture as the medical issue I’m taking them for

 

[Sancho Panza]

Not as much torture as the medical issue I’m taking them for

Hope you're feeling better soon.

 

[Beagle]

Hope you're feeling better soon.

Cheers

 

[Sancho Panza]

Many bargains! Much cheapness!

https://www.masterofmalt.com/special-offers/up-to-35-percent-off-selected-lines/?utm_campaign=mega_sale_uk_30_dec_2024_email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=mom_retail#

 

[Slippery kaboosh]

So what's the verdict from yous whisky buyers? Is a Tesco clubcard worth getting?

I'm an Aldi man for messages but my mate has a Tesco club card.

That whisky club thing I joined seems a bit overpriced.

Just get a club card anyway... worth it all day long

 

[Alex Edwards Shin pad]

If you know someone who works for Tesco take them with you they get another 10% off on top of the club card reductions
Only thing I miss about working for them

 

[Sancho Panza]

Was just in Tesco and there are big discounts on pretty much all whiskies. Hurry though because the whisky fairy departs on 2 January and everything is back to full price for a few weeks.

 

[Sancho Panza]

Tonight, Matthew, I will mostly be sampling this bad boy. Recommended by a mate who lives near the distillery.

 

[Bangkokhibby]

Can I just stray a wee bit and as how you all pronounce Glen Morangie?
Morangie is commonly pronounced with the emphasis on the second syllable but locally the distillery is in the Morangie district of Tain and both the district and the whisky is pronounced with the emphasis on the first syllable. I know this because my son was a tour guide there for one summer.

 

[blue toon hibby]

Can I just stray a wee bit and as how you all pronounce Glen Morangie?
Morangie is commonly pronounced with the emphasis on the second syllable but locally the distillery is in the Morangie district of Tain and both the district and the whisky is pronounced with the emphasis on the first syllable. I know this because my son was a tour guide there for one summer.

Glen MORangie for me or, depending on how many I’ve had, Glnmranzee

 

[Bangkokhibby]

Glen MORangie for me or, depending on how many I’ve had, Glnmranzee

This is correct

 

[Bofahibee]

Tonight, Matthew, I will mostly be sampling this bad boy. Recommended by a mate who lives near the distillery.

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Is it good? I used to know the guy that runs it and his brother (who sadly passed away a few years ago). If his whisky is anywhere near as good as his record collection then it will be a cracker.

 

[Bofahibee]

Listening to the radio while in my sick bed yesterday (or the day before) and Kirsty Wark did a show about the challenges facing Scottish Malt Whisky (I can’t bring myself to call it scotch). I hadn’t realised that there are now hundreds of micro distilleries all over the US and that our American cousins are turning to that rather than Scottish spirit.

Have any US dwellers tried some?

 

[Sancho Panza]

Time to bring up the heavy artillery.

 

[HaarlemShuffler]

Time to bring up the heavy artillery.

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Had that at a mate's place a few weeks back. Very glowy and restful.

 

[EH17 Jimmy]

Had that at a mate's place a few weeks back. Very glowy and restful.

Is that a code for it gets you blootered?

 

[Alex Edwards Shin pad]

Bringing the new Yr with this

 

[EH17 Jimmy]

My lassie has put a ban on me drinking spirits. She reckons I'm an arsehole with a drink in me .

Bloody cheek.

But I've got round my ban. Joined a whisky club. Useless *&*^ are no delivering till Saturday though

 

[Cavalier]

She reckons I'm an arsehole with a drink in me

Hate to tell you this buddy but drink is not required

 

[EH17 Jimmy]

Hate to tell you this buddy but drink is not required

I'm seeing who replies like that for my stasi book of 'friends'

 

[HaarlemShuffler]

Is that a code for it gets you blootered?

You obvs dinnae ken ma mate

 

[EH17 Jimmy]

Well Tae be fair nut.

 

[HaarlemShuffler]

Well Tae be fair nut.

One

 

[Doc Shrink]

Hate to tell you this buddy but drink is not required

If you’re not fast……..

 

[EH17 Jimmy]

maybes aye maybes naw

 

[EH17 Jimmy]

If you’re not fast……..

Fuckin knew you would be in like a whippet chasing the butchers van

 

[Two Headed Boy]

What are folks opinions on ice?

I know it's seen as sacrilege by many malt elitists, but I do enjoy embracing my inner 'murican and having a scotch on the rocks from time to time.

 

[blue toon hibby]

What are folks opinions on ice?

I know it's seen as sacrilege by many malt elitists, but I do enjoy embracing my inner 'murican and having a scotch on the rocks from time to time.

All a matter of personal preference. I was given whisky stones to use instead of ice but it’s all a bit gimmicky as far as I’m concerned. Personally I drink it neat.

 

[EH17 Jimmy]

What are folks opinions on ice?

I know it's seen as sacrilege by many malt elitists, but I do enjoy embracing my inner 'murican and having a scotch on the rocks from time to time.

I would opine that putting ice in whisky is something that would appeal to Taliban.net.

Personal opinion mind

 

[Two Headed Boy]

I would opine that putting ice in whisky is something that would appeal to Taliban.net.

Personal opinion mind

It depends on the nip for me.

If I like the whole package I'll take it neat. If it tastes nice but goes down like lighter fluid a couple of cubes can even that out.