Talking about Whisky

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Anyone know any7 good sites for multi buys?

[Beef Oven!]

Anyone know any7 good sites for multi buys?

Sorry, can't help, I only know 6.

[Nick Armstrong]

Sorry, can't help, I only know 6.

[Beef Oven!]

A new one on me. I picked up a bottle of Aldi's own Highland Black 8 year old blended whisky today for £12.99. On my second double, this tea-time. It's really smooth and tasty (fruity and toffee). So far I'd say it's a very good substitute for Johnnie Walker Black label - and at under half the price! I think that's me sorted, from now on.

I'm adding 20% water (no need with Johnnie Walker Black Label - BUT, that adds 20% to your glass - even better value!!).

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2379101/Aldis-Highland-Black-8-Year-Old-Scotch-Whisky-wins-gold-medal-industry-awards.html

Edit: Now I'd say it is very, very like Ballantine's Finest.

[Dave2002]

Do you prefer it to that bottle of Black Bottle which you picked up from Morrisons? We've still got quite a few other bottles to get through, so not rushing out either for Highland Black or Black Bottle. Probably will bring back one or two more malts next time we go to the far north.

[Beef Oven!]

Do you prefer it to that bottle of Black Bottle which you picked up from Morrisons? We've still got quite a few other bottles to get through, so not rushing out either for Highland Black or Black Bottle. Probably will bring back one or two more malts next time we go to the far north.

Not a lot in it. Push to shove, this is smoother and slightly more flavoursome and would get my vote. The price at £12.99 is also a factor.

[Beef Oven!]

Just poured a glass of Black Grouse.
Very nice mouthfeel.
Understated nose, no alcohol burn on the nostrils or on the tongue when tasted neat.
Mellow and uneventful. But quite a nice smooth taste with a teaspoon or two of water.
I'm getting none of the claimed peat-flavour.
Understated arrival, but it's citrusy and slightly smokey development is pleasing.
Surprisingly long finish with pleasant fruitiness.

I would recommend this, but below both Aldi's Highland Black (which is £6 cheaper than this £18.99 special offer bottle from Morrisons) and Black Bottle.

[teamsaint]

Just poured a glass of Black Grouse.
Very nice mouthfeel.
Understated nose, no alcohol burn on the nostrils or on the tongue when tasted neat.
Mellow and uneventful. But quite a nice smooth taste with a teaspoon or two of water.
I'm getting none of the claimed peat-flavour.
Understated arrival, but it's citrusy and slightly smokey development is pleasing.
Surprisingly long finish with pleasant fruitiness.

I would recommend this, but below both Aldi's Highland Black (which is £6 cheaper than this £18.99 special offer bottle from Morrisons) and Black Bottle.

Is Black Grouse more or less middle class than Avocado salad? just out of interest, like.

sounds nice though, might buy a bottle at Xmas.

Incidentally, why did everybody ignore the Dora Pejacevic link on the IWD thread? not cool enough, being Croatian, or something? not innovative enough?
I'm not mentioning it on the thread, because of the general silliness.

Poor woman died in childbirth too.

[Beef Oven!]

Is Black Grouse more or less middle class than Avocado salad? just out of interest, like.

sounds nice though, might buy a bottle at Xmas.

Incidentally, why did everybody ignore the Dora Pejacevic link on the IWD thread? not cool enough, being Croatian, or something? not innovative enough?
I'm not mentioning it on the thread, because of the general silliness.

Poor woman died in childbirth too.

Have you been drinking, too?

[teamsaint]

Have you been drinking, too?

classic distraction technique.

[Beef Oven!]

classic distraction technique.

Drinking?

[teamsaint]

Drinking?

asking people if they have been.

Just had a small glass of wine, though.

bit of dutch courage before tonights game for you?

[eighthobstruction]

....I don't think Louis Van Watsit would be much fun down the pub....I think i'd prefer Arsene for that....

[Beef Oven!]

asking people if they have been.

Just had a small glass of wine, though.

bit of dutch courage before tonights game for you?

Hah - we don't need any Dutch courage - we'll smash 'em tonight

[Nick Armstrong]

Just poured a glass of Black Grouse.
Very nice mouthfeel.
Understated nose, no alcohol burn on the nostrils or on the tongue when tasted neat.
Mellow and uneventful. But quite a nice smooth taste with a teaspoon or two of water.
I'm getting none of the claimed peat-flavour.
Understated arrival, but it's citrusy and slightly smokey development is pleasing.
Surprisingly long finish with pleasant fruitiness.

I would recommend this, but below both Aldi's Highland Black (which is £6 cheaper than this £18.99 special offer bottle from Morrisons) and Black Bottle.

Very interesting, BO. Strange you can't detect the peaty notes

And as between the Aldi and the Black Bottle?