Single malt whisky

Coatigan said:
Although Caol Ila and Bruichladdich are really nice, and very mildly peated.
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If you like Caol Ila then save yourself some money and just get yourself a bottle of Glen Marnoch - Aldi’s own make islay whisky for 20 quid.

It’s Caol Ila in a different bottle.
 
mcfcphil said:
Th Bunnahabhain isn’t peated at all other than the Toiteach. The distillery is in a stunning location too on the sound between Islay and Jura. Magical place.
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True. I’ve done all the Islay distilleries except Bowmore, great weekend. I’d go back there in a flash.
 
Sid C said:
True. I’ve done all the Islay distilleries except Bowmore, great weekend. I’d go back there in a flash.
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I’ve been a few times now and done all the distilleries - a new one has just opened called Ardnahoe which is just up from Bunnahabhain. Cracking distillery to visit if you ever go back.
 
mcfcphil said:
I’ve been a few times now and done all the distilleries - a new one has just opened called Ardnahoe which is just up from Bunnahabhain. Cracking distillery to visit if you ever go back.
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Cheers, I’ve not heard of that one. Time for some research :)
 
Dr Dweeb said:
Just made an impulse buy from Asda. A bottle of Tamnavulin single malt. £20. £12 off. No idea what to expect being a novice with single malts and Whisky in general. This one is from Speyside.
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mcfcphil said:
If you like Caol Ila then save yourself some money and just get yourself a bottle of Glen Marnoch - Aldi’s own make islay whisky for 20 quid.

It’s Caol Ila in a different bottle.
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Interesting. How do you know btw? i've tried the Glen Marnoch 'highland' or 'speyside' not sure what it was called. Someone claimed it was a Glendronach but in a different bottle. Definately wasn't. But it was nice, very nice for the price. Someone else claimed it was a Dalmore, which it could be.

interesting though, wonder who starts the claim, and how actually one would find out.
 
Coatigan said:
Interesting. How do you know btw? i've tried the Glen Marnoch 'highland' or 'speyside' not sure what it was called. Someone claimed it was a Glendronach but in a different bottle. Definately wasn't. But it was nice, very nice for the price. Someone else claimed it was a Dalmore, which it could be.

interesting though, wonder who starts the claim, and how actually one would find out.
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very few distilleries up there would have the capacity to produce the volumes mate. Caol Ila fits the bill in that respect because it’s on an industrial scale producing malts for blends like Johnnie Walker.

Then there’s the fact that in my opinion it looks and tastes like Caol Ila.

So as I already had a strong suspicion it was Caol Ila, last time I was up there I asked each distillery guide - they said they couldn’t say - but then confirmed it in a nudge/wink kind of way.
 
mcfcphil said:
very few distilleries up there would have the capacity to produce the volumes mate. Caol Ila fits the bill in that respect because it’s on an industrial scale producing malts for blends like Johnnie Walker.

Then there’s the fact that in my opinion it looks and tastes like Caol Ila.

So as I already had a strong suspicion it was Caol Ila, last time I was up there I asked each distillery guide - they said they couldn’t say - but then confirmed it in a nudge/wink kind of way.
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Thanks. was curious if there was a way of knowing, but that makes sense. will try it at some point. Wonder what is in it for the big name distilleries to sell their product under another name for much cheaper. but a few do, for various supermarket 'own brands'.
 
Coatigan said:
Thanks. was curious if there was a way of knowing, but that makes sense. will try it at some point. Wonder what is in it for the big name distilleries to sell their product under another name for much cheaper. but a few do, for various supermarket 'own brands'.
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Caol Ila sell their whisky to loads of places mate - as I say I think most of the stuff they produce ends up in Johnnie Walker.

presume it’s all about money - their business model is to produce enormous volumes (and I mean staggering quantities). Smaller distilleries obviously can’t and don’t even try to compete with that business model.
 
Just got an annual membership with Flaviar from the missus’ parents for my birthday — looks quite promising for surveying many different whiskies I wouldn’t otherwise try.

Has anyone else tried the service? Any tips for getting the most out of the membership?
 
SebastianBlue said:
Just got an annual membership with Flaviar from the missus’ parents for my birthday — looks quite promising for surveying many different whiskies I wouldn’t otherwise try.

Has anyone else tried the service? Any tips for getting the most out of the membership?
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Never heard of it, looks interesting. is it Irish whiskies only?
One thing i'd say, live tasting events can be very good, enjoyed ones ive been to (not ghtough this service bug jusg basic one-off ones). If they are part of the offer, worth using.
Let us know how it goes.
 
Coatigan said:
Never heard of it, looks interesting. is it Irish whiskies only?
One thing i'd say, live tasting events can be very good, enjoyed ones ive been to (not ghtough this service bug jusg basic one-off ones). If they are part of the offer, worth using.
Let us know how it goes.
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No, it’s all varieties, and also includes gin, cognac, rum, and tequila/Mezcal, if you fancy them — the Irish sampler is just the “free” promotional set you receive upon signing up. I’m not much for Irish whiskies myself, so declined and took a credit for half the price of a bottle of gin for the missus instead.

There are tasting events through the service, but I am not sure if there are any near where I live now. That’s not an issue as there are many available through the distilleries and restaurants here already, and I’ve been to a few thus far.

I’ll be sure to share how things go with the first shipment from the membership. I chose bourbon and cognac because I also just received several bottles of scotch and mezcal (my other new love) from mates. All of this will be consumed *very* slowly, as I can’t drink that much these days. I think that was probably taken in to account by my mum-in-law when selecting the service given the variety packs you receive contain 50 ml viles for tasting.
 
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