Whisky Of The Week

[sunny-dave]

I've been to Scotland - so 'Wine of the Week' has had a tartan makeover for this edition :+)

Four Scotches - all Malts - all in my cupboard at the moment and all excellent in their different ways.

Two bargains from from mainstream supermarkets and two currently on offer at the Co-op.

In ascending price order :


Aldi - Glen Orrin - a blended malt at the astonishing price of £13.29

It's mainly Highland/Speyside Malts (I think) and is as smooth as a baby's bottom - no peat, no iodine, nothing to scare the horses - just a gentle malt for sipping

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/product-range/drinks/spirits/spirits-product-detail/ps/p/glen-orrin-malt-whisky/


Morrisons - Ledaig - Single Malt from Tobermory - £18.99

Loads of peat and seaside flavours (without being overly medicinal) - quite young and a bit fiery - a small drop of water just eases it back. If I smoked, I'd say it would go well with a small cigar :)

http://groceries.morrisons.com/webshop/product/Ledaig-Single-Malt-Scotch-Whisky/119478011


The Co-op - Aberlour - Highland Single Malt - 10yo - £21.99
The Co-op - Jura - Origin - 10yo - £27.99

Two real bargains from the Co-op - both reduced by around £8 - £10 from usual prices. I think it's a national offer - don't shoot me if it isn't.

The Aberlour is very gentle - rounded and mellow - good in a toddy too.

The Jura 'Origin' is their least peated Malt - but still has plenty of Island character - you can smell the sea in every glass. I think it also has a tang of liquorice in there somewhere - but that may just be me.


I also bought a couple of more exotic Malts when I was in Scotland (non-chill-filtered, elderly, single cask bottlings - a Bunnahabhain and a Highland Park) - but I haven't explored them properly yet. Perhaps next time.

Slainte

sunny macdave

[Psybbo]

Sadly no Aldi, Morrisons or Co-Op here!

[douglas9401]

Perfect timing Dave. I need something smooth to splash about this weekend, I'll give Glen Orrin a bash.
Ta.

[Buenchico]

I thought that Piggynose was our new expert on whisky ;-)
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Food-and-Drink/Question1373853.html

As I get older (if that's actually possible!), my taste in whisky seems to be changing. I used to love the really peaty single malts, such as Laphroaig, but I can't handle it now, so perhaps I'll try one of your recommendations at Christmas (which, these days, is usually the only time I touch the hard stuff).

[Slapshot]

Ledaig is very good, open it out with a very small splash of room temperature water...as noted young ones can be fiery.
Jura - The Origin.... very good value whisky, small piece of ice opens it out lovely but is just as nice without.... lovely stuff
Not a Highland Park fan, like many Speysides it's a bit bland unless you aim for an old 'un
Now in the Bunahabain you have a little sweety, deep peaty real tang of the sea in this one with out being even slightly medicinal. Doesn't need anything at all to help it down.

I have these at home and a 25yo bunahabain into the bargain.... that's very very special... some nice choices

[Slapshot]

Chris, if you like island malts, try some of the Bruichladdich malts, bit more subtle bit less heavy on the peat like a Lagavuilin ( my favourite 16yo ;0) )

[Slapshot]

Soz that should read UNlike Lagavuilin.... it;'s just smoke in a bottle!! Awesome stuff

[sunny-dave]

Slappy :

These are the two Malts I bought last week - from Royal Mile Whiskies in Pitlochry :

http://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/product.asp?pf_id=266700002618

http://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/product.asp?pf_id=266700002619

I've had just a wee taste of the Bunnahabhain (very promising indeed) but haven't broached the HP yet.

[gness]

Evening, Dave.....I broke MrG's heart making toddies using his whiskey/whisky......

But I agree...the Glen Orrin is a fantastic drink...and thanks for the Co-op tip.....Aberlour and Jura......a nice end to the evening......and at that price....☺

[FrogNog]

I bloody love Highland Park.

[DTCwordfan]

The Highland Park is one of my favs, dave.. thanks for the tip on the Aberlour....

[DTCwordfan]

Do they have Tomatin on offer?

[sunny-dave]

Nope - the only other Co-op offer on Malts seems to be Laphroaig at £33 for the basic 10yo cooking model - which isn't that much of a bargain.

[Slapshot]

This was a gift....

http://whisky.uvinum.co.uk/bunnahabhain-25-years?gaw=1&gclid=Cj0KEQjwq52iBRDEvrC12Jnz6coBEiQA2otXAtj0vgwVyqJ_T2Q1WUJdPgroeXDs4loonA43CcNNf38aAvlv8P8HAQ

[tonyav]

Giz a slug, Slappy :-)



Thing I'll get a bottle of that Glen Orrin tomorrow, Dave.

[Psybbo]

Tony, Get one for me

[Slapshot]

No.... very special occasions that fellow!!

This is nice if you like Tomatin, the Cu Bocan

http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/tomatin/tomatin-cu-bocan-sherry-cask-whisky/

[tonyav]

Will do, may have to sample it first though just to make sure it's up to scratch you understand, Psybbo.

[Psybbo]

I understand Tone, you are my official taster

[tonyav]

Don't think I've ever drank any whiskey thats been matured in a sherry cask, Slappy.

[DaisyNonna]

Bit too posh for my Co-op.