Whiskey?

[bush tycoon]

Hi there guy's

Im off out this weekend for a few days outdoor training for a course. camping involved. I have tried whiskey before but always find it abit strong just wondering if someone could suggest a brand that isn't to strong for a starting point?

 

[Andy2112]

Glen Ord, Jameson's, Johnny Walker Black Label. hth

 

[PRKL]

yes please.

12 year old Glenfiddich Single Malt is soft for beginner,and quite affordable.

 

[British Red]

yes please.

12 year old Glenfiddich Single Malt is soft for beginner,and quite affordable.

It isn't whiskey though

 

[tobes01]

On the other hand... if you're like me then highland malts make my stomach turn, but I love Islay malts. Lagavulin is the king of them all, Ardbeg is a little lighter, Jura is very affordable and very good indeed.

That said, I don't drink the stuff neat, I add about 40% room temperature water to bring the flavours out. That might be your problem.

 

[myotis]

It isn't whiskey though

Pleased to see it wasn't a Scot that needed to point that out. )

Unless you are a Scot in exile like myself.

Graham

 

[BOD]

AAh! I should not have clicked this thread.

Reminded me that I have bottle of jamesons in the cupboard. Damn!

 

[Andy2112]

AAh! I should not have clicked this thread.

Reminded me that I have bottle of jamesons in the cupboard. Damn!

go on go on go on go on.

 

[bush tycoon]

A Drinks in order then then

 

[BOD]

Yup it's in a glass next to the mouse.

Keep me going till I can watch les Stroud in the Amazon in 30 min

 

[bush tycoon]

enjoy it!

 

[robin wood]

What's your budget? no point us recommending nice malts if what your after is a £10 blend. For those that missed the subtleties of the little exchange above whiskey=Irish/American whisky=Scotch.

 

[myotis]

A more serious response, but still sticking with the Whiskey idea rather than Whisky, Bushmills is generally a bit smoother and milder than the average Scottish Whisky.

Graham

 

[bush tycoon]

My budget is anything up to about £25 - £30

 

[BOD]

... For those that missed the subtleties of the little exchange above whiskey=Irish/American whisky=Scotch.

Aye. Which is why i got the jameson's out and not the grant's or J&B.

A bit depleted at the moment no Islay single malts etc.

 

[myotis]

My budget is anything up to about £25 - £30

I would still stick with my Bushmills suggestion and this would get you a 10 year old.

I probably should say that I tend to drink Scottish Whisky, but on the occasions I have had Bushmills I have always been impressed by its smoothnes/softness.

Graham

 

[bush tycoon]

Is bushmills vailable in most supermarkets? and do you drink it neat or add water?

 

[myotis]

Is bushmills vailable in most supermarkets? and do you drink it neat or add water?

Mmmm, I've never bought it myself, but I've certainly seen it around.

As to the water thing, I have always been led to believe that all whisky/whiskey should be drunk with equal parts water. The proviso being that water comes from the same source of water used to make the whisky !!!

My Dad always drank it like this (tap water) and it definitely softens it, I drink it neat.

One of the problems is that Whisky varies tremendously. I'm on my last Glen Morangie "Millenium" malt, and its one of the smoothest I have ever drunk, even my better half who doesn't like whisky was impressed, but then it comes back at you with a tremendous heat that makes your eyes water.

Graham

 

[bush tycoon]

Mmmm, I've never bought it myself, but I've certainly seen it around.

As to the water thing, I have always been led to believe that all whisky/whiskey should be drunk with equal parts water. The proviso being that water comes from the same source of water used to make the whisky !!!

My Dad always drank it like this (tap water) and it definitely softens it, I drink it neat.

Graham

Cheers Graham. and thanks to everyone else's advice. might pop out later and get some since i need to get some supplies for the weekend.

 

[Brown Bear]

It isn't whiskey though

So why does it say whiskey on the bottle label?