Tanking up for the new year

solarman216 · 01-01-2014, 00:35

Hi all, just seen the last of the Glenfiddich so started the Glenlivet, but how many of you have sampled the pure delights of the Aberfeldy, a scotch to die for, that is to be held in reserve for later in the new year, and I still have a Laphroaig, probably the most Oak tasting of all, oooooh luverly, hick happy new year all, see you later, much later, Rick

firebobby · 01-01-2014, 00:44

On standby so can't drink til Friday

I have never got into whisky, I hate the taste of the stuff

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Happy new year to you all though

solarman216 · 01-01-2014, 00:53

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Originally Posted by firebobby

On standby so can't drink til Friday

I have never got into whisky, I hate the taste of the stuff

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Happy new year to you all though

Happy new year mate, the likes of you keep this country safe, and it is especially hard at times like now, so when you are free to celebrate have one on me, respect, Rick ps if you have paypal let me know your address and I will willingly send you a drink.

jims-terrano · 01-01-2014, 00:58

I got my glass of Port ready for 12 bells

Last time I was on Whisky I had Glen Morangie and it was very very cheap in the mess and I ended up in a mess

All The Best Guys and here's to another year of this club

solarman216 · 01-01-2014, 01:07

well we are into 14, may it be a good one for you all, Rick

jims-terrano · 01-01-2014, 01:09

Fireworks in London look pretty impressive on Beeb News

rayf3262 · 01-01-2014, 01:19

Jools Holland & a glass of the Macallan....................

firebobby · 01-01-2014, 01:20

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Originally Posted by solarman216

Happy new year mate, the likes of you keep this country safe, and it is especially hard at times like now, so when you are free to celebrate have one on me, respect, Rick ps if you have paypal let me know your address and I will willingly send you a drink.

God bless you mate

firebobby · 01-01-2014, 01:21

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Fireworks in London look pretty impressive on Beeb News

Just watched it, fantastic

Banshee · 01-01-2014, 01:22

Happy new year guys

It's a pleasure to know I'll be spending 2014 with you all

macabethiel · 01-01-2014, 09:54

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Originally Posted by firebobby

On standby so can't drink til Friday

I have never got into whisky, I hate the taste of the stuff

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Happy new year to you all though

I am with you firebobby never developed the pallet for whisky or spirits of any kind.

I seem to manage OK with Beer, Lager & Red Wine to hit the spot. LOL

briggie · 01-01-2014, 13:27

ah laphroaig..... ...... also known as " old peaty " ..... quite distinctive peat tasting single islay malt

..... try a few drams of dalwhinnie or talisker too ..... nice malts

rustic · 01-01-2014, 13:46

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Originally Posted by briggie

ah laphroaig..... ...... also known as " old peaty " ..... quite distinctive peat tasting single islay malt

..... try a few drams of dalwhinnie or talisker too ..... nice malts

Briggie, I am with you on that one, these lighter coloured "Highland" whiskies are the ones I prefer.
My son prefers the Islay whiskies, darker, deeper, stronger taste, some can also be confused with creosote

However, it's odd that I acquire the taste when he opens his bottles, rather than mine.

I know he has paid £50+ for some bottles

The Irish whiskies are good too. Bush mills malts, brilliant.

similar to Highland malts.

Then there is the English whisky, made on the Borders of Norfolk.
Expensive for what appears to be a peaty malt, distilled from remotely sourced smoked malted barley.

The taste is similar to a young immature Islay.
That's because they sell them when they legally can, after so many years, and don't lay much down for later. They don't know what a 20 year old english whisky tastes like... It has all been sold and drunk.

So when travelling to Norfolk on the A14, A11 drop into St Georges Distillery.
They do a tour, small cost, free coffee at start then a couple of samples, or more if you really can't make your mind up...

hic.. My wife can't drink whisky, so more for me... then she drove home...

Prepare to spend £40 per bottle though.

There is also a welsh whisky, similar in colour to highland malts, but more of a novelty than for serious malt drinkers, in my opinion.

So a Happy New year to all our members, visitors, admin and all the moderators that work hard to make this great site available 24/7

Rustic

solarman216 · 02-01-2014, 01:04

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Originally Posted by macabethiel

I seem to manage OK with Beer, Lager & Red Wine to hit the spot. LOL

don't get me wrong I like a red as well, rather partial to a nice Nuit St George, or Cotes Du Rhone especially Chateau Neuf Du Pape, and as for the Clarets, I spent months down there sampling very many, silly thing is I have also sampled on many occasions the stupid money stuff, like hundreds of £s per bottle and all I can say is you can keep it, but I am not a beer guy, each to his own and I wish you all a very happy and contented 2014, regards Rick

briggie · 02-01-2014, 10:33

ive been to st georges distillery , in fact I have a bottle of chapter 4

01-01-2014, 00:35	#1
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Tanking up for the new year Hi all, just seen the last of the Glenfiddich so started the Glenlivet, but how many of you have sampled the pure delights of the Aberfeldy, a scotch to die for, that is to be held in reserve for later in the new year, and I still have a Laphroaig, probably the most Oak tasting of all, oooooh luverly, hick happy new year all, see you later, much later, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

01-01-2014, 01:07	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	well we are into 14, may it be a good one for you all, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

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01-01-2014, 00:44	#2
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	On standby so can't drink til Friday I have never got into whisky, I hate the taste of the stuff . Happy new year to you all though

01-01-2014, 00:58	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	I got my glass of Port ready for 12 bells Last time I was on Whisky I had Glen Morangie and it was very very cheap in the mess and I ended up in a mess All The Best Guys and here's to another year of this club

01-01-2014, 01:09	#6
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Fireworks in London look pretty impressive on Beeb News

01-01-2014, 13:27	#12
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	ah laphroaig..... ...... also known as " old peaty " ..... quite distinctive peat tasting single islay malt ..... try a few drams of dalwhinnie or talisker too ..... nice malts

02-01-2014, 10:33	#15
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	ive been to st georges distillery , in fact I have a bottle of chapter 4