The Christmas whisk[e]ys

Trond

longshanks wrote: »

^^ Bulletproof to alcohol...
I like that. Sipping away on Jameson black barrel here, the Christmas tree lights are on, watching a few movies
And for some reason bulletproof to alcohol, and sleep. Tis lovely

Nice drop!

Not sure why my tolerance is what it is but at this stage the toilet duck is looking interesting

Im currently watching live Pavarotti tracks! One more short lad and im done. **** to do tomorrow! Oiche mhaith!

fret_wimp2

I generally dont like to add anything to my whiskey, even a drop of water, unless its cask strength.

My fav dram, Aran 14 which is 46% sherry monster is perfect as is, in a nice round glass, warmed in the hand.

This christmas i toned back on the spending a bit and drank predominately Black Bush which is an outstanding whiskey, particularly as its now 25 quid in O'Briens.
Lots of sherry, lots of malt, almost no grain taste and smooth as warm melted caramel.

Also tried conemarea peated malt and have to say i prefer Lagavulin or Ardbeg.
Got a bottle of Jonnie Walker Black label which supprised me a lot. Very nice, and a very subtle smoke. i didnt think smoke could be subtle but its just right. 35 quid right now in O'Briens so worth a go for anyone who hasnt tried it yet.

limnam

I was treated to a RedBreast 21 :eek:

Counting the minutes to a civil hour for a dram

L1011

After a family tragedy (of my main drinking buddy, not me), tonight was the first proper consumption night. Bush 16 and Talisker so far with Laphroaig QA and Green Spot queued up

Trond

fret_wimp2 wrote: »

I generally dont like to add anything to my whiskey, even a drop of water, unless its cask strength.

My fav dram, Aran 14 which is 46% sherry monster is perfect as is, in a nice round glass, warmed in the hand.

This christmas i toned back on the spending a bit and drank predominately Black Bush which is an outstanding whiskey, particularly as its now 25 quid in O'Briens.
Lots of sherry, lots of malt, almost no grain taste and smooth as warm melted caramel.

Also tried conemarea peated malt and have to say i prefer Lagavulin or Ardbeg.
Got a bottle of Jonnie Walker Black label which supprised me a lot. Very nice, and a very subtle smoke. i didnt think smoke could be subtle but its just right. 35 quid right now in O'Briens so worth a go for anyone who hasnt tried it yet.

Not as much smoke but a far better balanced whiskey than the Connemara imo. I love my smoke but there something just not right about the single malt Connemara. I'll defo try their 12 year old at some point but as you mentioned the JW Black Label for €35 is great value.

murphyebass

So how's everyone get on with their Xmas whiskey?

I got three bottles

Yellow spot
Teeling single malt
Powers 3 swallow still pot

All very good, tempted to pick another bottle of each up in the obriens sale if I'm honest.

I really want another bottle of the 3 swallow in particular even though I know it's the cheapest of the three it's the one I just keep coming back to when I open the cupboard.

Drinkin it right now dreading work tomorrow.

Frynge

If you drank the whole bottle in 3 swallows you wouldn't be worrying about work at all.

white_westie

My selection
Nikki from the barrel - christmas eve tipple, nice
Jameson Caskmates - christmas day tipple, tasty everyday drink, nearly gone now
Redbreast 15YO - new years tipple, lovely stuff, finished off last night (need to save up for more ......)

syklops

So annoying, I took a picture of the bottle of Speyside I had on Stephens Day night and sent it to some friends, boasting as you would that I was drinking 50 year old Scotch, and now can't find the picture.

It was good stuff though.