Whatcha drinking (2025)?

[badjak]

Not a fan of peaty whisky either

 

[Morning Glory]

Smells toxic.

Well, technically it is toxic. And I can understand why you say that. I suppose its a bit of a Marmite thing. I do like peaty whisky but only in small doses.

 

[kaneohegirlinaz]

Yeah, I don't care for Scotch or Whiskey or Bourbon - mostly the brown category of liquor.

 

[TastyReuben]

Drinking whiskey and cola (with a squeeze of lemon).

 

[kaneohegirlinaz]

I do like fresh lemon in my cola

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

I’m having another go at it and I can’t find a way to like it.
Looked up whats in it that my nose doesnt like.

‘Whiskyme’ says -
These compounds consist of number of phenols (coal smoke), two furan aldehydes (sawdust and cereal) and series of alkanes (paraffin and other flammable gas), and aromatic hydrocarbons (diesel).

I had said to Mr SSOAP this smells like fuel!

 

[Barriehie]

I’m having another go at it and I can’t find a way to like it.
Looked up whats in it that my nose doesnt like.

‘Whiskyme’ says -
These compounds consist of number of phenols (coal smoke), two furan aldehydes (sawdust and cereal) and series of alkanes (paraffin and other flammable gas), and aromatic hydrocarbons (diesel).

I had said to Mr SSOAP this smells like fuel!

Edumicated heh?

 

[karadekoolaid]

It confirmed I really, really dislike peaty whisky. I persevered but didn’t finish the glass. It smells carcinogenic!

Medicinal, not carcinogenic.
Islay single malts are definitely an acquired taste.
Perhaps a wee dram o Glenmorangie would be more ta yu likin?

 

[karadekoolaid]

Whiskyme’ says -
These compounds consist of number of phenols (coal smoke), two furan aldehydes (sawdust and cereal) and series of alkanes (paraffin and other flammable gas), and aromatic hydrocarbons (diesel).

I had said to Mr SSOAP this smells like fuel!

I actually spent 4 days on Islay, back in 2001. we toured the Laphroaig distillery, but I tried every single one of the single malts there: Laphroaig, Lagavullin, Ardbeg, Caol Ila (VERY peaty) Bowmore, Bruichladdich and Bunnahabhain. I'd say the last one was the least peaty.
You definitely need to go Speyside; smoother, sweeter perhaps, sometimes even fruity, depending on the finishing cask.

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

I actually spent 4 days on Islay, back in 2001. we toured the Laphroaig distillery, but I tried every single one of the single malts there: Laphroaig, Lagavullin, Ardbeg, Caol Ila (VERY peaty) Bowmore, Bruichladdich and Bunnahabhain. I'd say the last one was the least peaty.
You definitely need to go Speyside; smoother, sweeter perhaps, sometimes even fruity, depending on the finishing cask.

Distillery tours are great fun
I just seem to have an aversion to the smell of peaty whisky.

For me it's Johnnie Walker Double Black Label or an aged Glenlivet

 

[badjak]

I would love a glass of glenmorangie

 

[karadekoolaid]

For me it's Johnnie Walker Double Black Label or an aged Glenlivet

Interesting. One of the most dominant single malts used to make Johnnie Walker double black is Lagavullin. Definitely a good choice.
Love the Glenlivet as well.

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

Interesting. One of the most dominant single malts used to make Johnnie Walker double black is Lagavullin. Definitely a good choice.
Love the Glenlivet as well.

I don't find Double black peaty though just quite smokey. Smokey I like, totally on board with that carcinogen

 

[TastyReuben]

Hot toddies made with apple cider (what some might call juice), ginger, cinnamon, honey, lemon, bourbon, and cinnamon schnapps.

 

[vernplum]

These guys were 40% off so bought to stash for a rainy day. Over here, where alcohol is stupidly expensive you gotta look out for such deals (and even with those discounts I'd wager they still cost more than the UK or US).