A nice whiskey for the old man?

Wailin

L1011 wrote: »

The vast majority of Scotch is 40%.

I have ten bottles of scotch in my collection, one is 40%, Glenmorangie 10. The popular blended stuff like Johnnie Walker, Teachers etc is 40% alright.

Also, whiskey is coloured for consistency of batches. Wouldn't look good to the average consumer two same whiskies side by side but different colour due to cask variances. That's why they add E150.

the beer revolu

Wailin wrote: »

I have ten bottles of scotch in my collection, one is 40%, Glenmorangie 10. The popular blended stuff like Johnnie Walker is 40% alright.

Also, whiskey is coloured for consistency of batches. Wouldn't look good to the average consumer two same whiskies side by side but different colour due to cask variances. That's why they add E150.

Irrespective of what you have in your collection, it is still true to say that the vast majority of scotch is 40%
There's a whole lot more blended Scotch sold than single malt.

Wailin

the beer revolu wrote: »

Irrespective of what you have in your collection, it is still true to say that the vast majority of scotch is 40%
There's a whole lot more blended Scotch sold than single malt.

I did mention vast majority of scotch at 40% is the popular blended whiskey.

the beer revolu

Wailin wrote: »

I did mention vast majority of scotch at 40% is the popular blended whiskey.

Your post read as if you were disputing the statement.

Wailin

the beer revolu wrote: »

Your post read as if you were disputing the statement.

I don't really care how my post read, but you obviously do and its not the first either.

blindside88

If he doesn’t really have a particular brand or style that he likes I would go with a mixture like has been suggested earlier in the thread. You could go for an Irish, a scotch and an American. Or you could go down the route of getting 5 12yo bottles or 4 15yo bottles to add to 60 as a nice touch if he’s turning 60. Best of luck with what ever you decide

biko

I see you got him a bottle but for others in same situation - you could get him a whiskey taster set, I've got them at airports before
Let him try a few to find his own way, so to speak.

tuxy

biko wrote: »

You could get him a whiskey taster set, I've got them at airports before

But his dad doesn't like the taste of whiskey. It's more of an evening ritual.

knipex

OU812 wrote: »

Over ice mostly

Then it doesn't really matter.

tuxy

knipex wrote: »

Then it doesn't really matter.

He just spent €160 on a bottle that will be chilled to the point of almost no taste

But I guess he does have a point that the presentation is nice and that can be important for a present.

jh79

On a budget of 120 euro i'd get 3 bottles of different styles, maybe Green Spot (50 in OBriens), Jameson Caskmates (25 in tesco) and Woodford Reserve Bourbon (40 ish generally). If bourbon isn't his thing, Powers Three Swallows is around the same price.

tuxy

jh79 wrote: »

On a budget of 120 euro i'd get 3 bottles of different styles, maybe Green Spot (50 in OBriens), Jameson Caskmates (25 in tesco) and Woodford Reserve Bourbon (40 ish generally). If bourbon isn't his thing, Powers Three Swallows is around the same price.

Who is this recommendation for?

jh79

tuxy wrote: »

Who is this recommendation for?

Sorry , only seen that he already got the present after i posted.

oblivious

Hi all, can we get the thread back on topic please, as per the OP request

tuxy

jh79 wrote: »

Sorry , only just seen that he already got the present after i posted.

NP, I do like your selection though some very nice good value whiskeys listed.

tuxy

oblivious wrote: »

Hi all, can we get the thread back on topic please, as per the OP request

Thread is over, he has the whisky purchased.

jh79

Any recommemdations for a 60 euro ish bottle of Irish Whiskey other than Red Breast and Green Spot? Looking to try something new.

3DataModem

Get a regular bottle, but tell him you'll share a glass with him as many nights of the week that you can. The time together is more valuable than the liquid.

the beer revolu

jh79 wrote: »

Any recommemdations for a 60 euro ish bottle of Irish Whiskey other than Red Breast and Green Spot? Looking to try something new.

Probably a bit over budget but I really like Tyrconnel maderia cask.

ozmo

tuxy wrote: »

Who is this recommendation for?

I for one appreciate all the recommendations on this thread- and am following suggestions...

Never into Whiskey before - and only since my Tour of Bushmills have I got an interest in it seeing how much effort they put into it...
Not actually liking any of the Bushmills though - too caramel for me- (tried Original, Green, Red and Black Bush) - Jameson currently favourite - looking forward to trying Redbreast 15 next...

blind mans bluff

jh79 wrote: »

Any recommemdations for a 60 euro ish bottle of Irish Whiskey other than Red Breast and Green Spot? Looking to try something new.

Knappogue 14, won Irish whiskey of the year 2 or 3 years ago, 55 down from 65 in O'briens at the moment..... definitely something new compared to RB or GS

Quackster

Useful.Idiot wrote: »

Yeah Redbreast for £31 is still the deal of the century.

Talisker 10YO for €30 in Tesco (and cheaper again when using spend & save vouchers) is pushing it!

Quackster

ozmo wrote: »

I for one appreciate all the recommendations on this thread- and am following suggestions...

Never into Whiskey before - and only since my Tour of Bushmills have I got an interest in it seeing how much effort they put into it...
Not actually liking any of the Bushmills though - too caramel for me- (tried Original, Green, Red and Black Bush) - Jameson currently favourite - looking forward to trying Redbreast 15 next...

Have you tried the Busmills 10YO single malt? A very different beast to the other regular varieties and currently only €30 in Tesco until Sunday.

L1011

That is the Green mentioned I'd guess unless they have a second green label

Bandana boy

jh79 wrote: »

Any recommemdations for a 60 euro ish bottle of Irish Whiskey other than Red Breast and Green Spot? Looking to try something new.

I really like the Connemara Peated Single malt , well under budget and very unusual for an Irish Whiskey.

antietam1

Wailin wrote: »

Midleton very rare is €180 so well outside his budget of €100-120. It's also not worth the extra over Redbreast 15.

15/16 year old is Midleton often €135 to 150 in Dawson st, I find the mid is like a brandy or something and would prefer the Redbreast.

ozmo

Useful.Idiot wrote: »

Yeah Redbreast for £31 is still the deal of the century.

Couldnt find this on their webpage - not going risk journey up to find it not in stock...
sainsburys.co.uk whiskey search

But i found it and ordered one from Amazon.co.uk Prime for 35 pounds (38 Euros + parcel motel)...

63 Euros in Tescos

Quackster

ozmo wrote: »

Couldnt find this on their webpage - not going risk journey up to find it not in stock...
sainsburys.co.uk whiskey search

But i found it and ordered one from Amazon.co.uk Prime for 35 pounds (38 Euros + parcel motel)...

You won't risk a potentially wasted journey north but you'll risk it getting seized by customs..??

ozmo

Quackster wrote: »

You won't risk a potentially wasted journey north but you'll risk it getting seized by customs..??

Is there a difference legally driving it from Newry yourself or having it driven by someone else by Van from Antrim?

L1011

ozmo wrote: »

Is there a difference legally driving it from Newry yourself or having it driven by someone else by Van from Antrim?

Yes. The former has personal import allowances, the latter does not. Personal imports have to be with you.

Parcel Motel also don't allow alcohol so they could simply refuse the package.

ozmo

L1011 wrote: »

Parcel Motel also don't allow alcohol so they could simply refuse the package.

Thanks - didn't know that - either way - its Amazon Prime (not an Amazon third party seller) so they will get their stuff sent back and will issue a refund if it fails to deliver.

Jimmy Bottlehead

Wailin wrote: »

Having a dram of redbreast 12 year cask strength now and it's glorious. Same basic notes and taste of the standard 12 year but ramped up a few notches.

If someone can't differentiate between a jameson grain blend and a 12 year old single pot still then I don't think they should be drinking whiskey.

What an arsey elitist statement.

I'm very open to learning more about whiskey, but if I were to listen to your advice, I'd stop. And frankly, almost nobody would get past their first taste of whiskey and the whole notion would die off.

Good job welcoming a newbie into the fold.

Wailin

This thread still going?

Ah look, apologies. It was a bit of a dick comment, your right. When i read your comment about not able to differentiate between the two, I read it as saying Red breast is not very good, as opposed to a novice trying whiskey.

I'd recommend you try some varieties of Jameson, eg. Black Barrel or Crested before spending money on the more expensive stuff. Once you get a taste for it and enjoy the different nuances, then try something different. Red Breast 12 is the benchmark mid range Irish whiskey, along with Green Spot. Try some bourbon or single malt scotch too.

ozmo

My 42 euros bottle delivered of Redbreast arrived safely without issue- thank you ParcelMotel

tuxy

ozmo wrote: »

Is there a difference legally driving it from Newry yourself or having it driven by someone else by Van from Antrim?

Yes you can legally bring 1 litre of spirits with you when you return home from another EU country. There is no such exemptions for having it shipped.

But it worked out, nightline who run parcel motel are fairly incompetent.

BeerNut

tuxy wrote: »

Yes you can legally bring 1 litre of spirits with you when you return home from another EU country.

Once it's for personal use, you can legally bring as much as you like. But as you say, you have to carry it yourself. In the EU the 1-litre rule only applies to duty-free zones, like the Canaries.

Quackster

BeerNut wrote: »

In the EU the 1-litre rule only applies to duty-free zones, like the Canaries.

Anywhere outside the EU VAT area (which the Canaries are as you say) and which the UK will be in three months in the event of a no-deal Brexit! :eek:

ozmo

BeerNut wrote: »

Once it's for personal use,...., you have to carry it yourself.

If you want to get all technical about it... it was for a christmas gift... so even if I went up and bought it in Belfast/Newry, doesnt that complicate things as its not reeeealy ever intended to be for my personal use..

Cannot really win... (*although theres some hope of sampling some when opened)

tuxy

Gifting is counted as personal use, selling or trading it for something else would not be.

Jimmy Bottlehead

Wailin wrote: »

This thread still going?

Ah look, apologies. It was a bit of a dick comment, your right. When i read your comment about not able to differentiate between the two, I read it as saying Red breast is not very good, as opposed to a novice trying whiskey.

I'd recommend you try some varieties of Jameson, eg. Black Barrel or Crested before spending money on the more expensive stuff. Once you get a taste for it and enjoy the different nuances, then try something different. Red Breast 12 is the benchmark mid range Irish whiskey, along with Green Spot. Try some bourbon or single malt scotch too.

It take a big person to make a post like the above. I appreciate it.

I'll give those whiskies a try and see how they go. Maybe by Xmas next year I'll have the taste for Redbreast!

odyssey06

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

I'll give those whiskies a try and see how they go. Maybe by Xmas next year I'll have the taste for Redbreast!

Curious are you putting lots of ice into the whiskey?
With pot still whiskies maybe next time just try a drop of mineral water and no ice.
With some whiskies I use 1 ice cube (single malt scotch), with pot still drop or splash of water. With basic Jameson lots of ice.

Jimmy Bottlehead

odyssey06 wrote: »

Curious are you putting lots of ice into the whiskey?
With pot still whiskies maybe next time just try a drop of mineral water and no ice.
With some whiskies I use 1 ice cube (single malt scotch), with pot still drop or splash of water. With basic Jameson lots of ice.

Almost always drink it neat.

Seve OB

My sister never got me Birthday pressie back in September. I think she felt guilty.

Got an extra nice Christmas pressie from her, picked it up yesterday.

A bottle of Jack Daniels Sinatra Select.

But I gave up the booze for January