BS: Question about Scotch

Subject: RE: BS: Question about Scotch
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 03 Nov 24 - 08:07 PM

Someone's just given me a litre bottle of Highland Park whisky that's supposed to taste like Christmas cake.

Is it just me, or does that sound truly revolting?

Subject: RE: BS: Question about Scotch
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 03 Nov 24 - 09:50 PM

The description is, at any rate. It doesn't sound like what people have been saying about it.

They do have different numbers of years - what is the full title on the box or the bottle?

Subject: RE: BS: Question about Scotch
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 04 Nov 24 - 02:30 AM

Never had Highland Park that tastes like Christmas Cake, Al. But I found it very nice to accompany Christmas Cake! Yum!

Subject: RE: BS: Question about Scotch
From: Thompson
Date: 04 Nov 24 - 05:52 AM

Lidl do a nice Irish whiskey here too called Dundealgan or Dun Dealgan… but I fear that Lidl is sinking downmarket - some of the nice things you used to be able to buy there have been "delisted" and their centre aisle is not so great now.

Subject: RE: BS: Question about Scotch
From: gillymor
Date: 04 Nov 24 - 09:33 AM

Make mine a Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection bourbon.

Subject: RE: BS: Question about Scotch
From: Bill D
Date: 04 Nov 24 - 11:42 AM

Just to comment.. since I've had a few extra$$$, I treated myself to a 15 year old Highland Park. I nurse it slowly and lovingly!
Of course, I also love beer, so at my age, I don't imbibe large amounts of anything.

Subject: RE: BS: Question about Scotch
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 05 Nov 24 - 11:42 AM

I know this thread is about Scotch, but got a pleasant surprise while shopping in Ardara, co. Donegal on our summer holiday. Free sample of Silkie whiskey (Irish spelling!) - it's a blend, but VERY nice indeed! Thought about bringing a bottle home, but it was over £40, so not quite THAT nice! They do a number of variants on it too: distilled in Donegal.

Subject: RE: BS: Question about Scotch
From: Bill D
Date: 05 Nov 24 - 01:24 PM

Well, being in the U.S., I have never heard of it... "Legendary" they say? Hmm...
I am quite fond of Tullamore Dew, though I can't afford to keep everything on hand. (and it's hard to find the crock any more.)

Subject: RE: BS: Question about Scotch
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 05 Nov 24 - 05:39 PM

Best recent purchase was Auchentoshan, American Oak cask, at Tesco's a few weeks ago - £23 for a 75cl bottle - but I nearly made a costly mistake, as they had more than one Auchentoshan, and the other one was over £10 more. Fortunately, being a suspicious b#gger, I always check my bill before leaving the store, and spotted the higher price - and was able to exchange for the bargain bottle - which is very nice!
Currently enjoying a wee dram o Glen Moray - Speyside single malt from Elgin.

Subject: RE: BS: Question about Scotch
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 06 Nov 24 - 07:28 AM

That bottle is going to have to sit on the shelf and get a few years older before I use it to celebrate a presidential election.