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.