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By *nverman67 OP Man
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Just opened a bottle of a Jura Elixir mmmmmmm. Thought Highland Park 18 was my favourite but converted. Awesome.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is an answer you may not like and one I never expected to write but for me it's the now decommissioned hibiki 12yr old.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For me it's dalwhinnie 15yr

But Talisker 18yr is a very close 2nd

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry to be a pedant but Scotch is Whisky and Irish and Borboun is Whiskey.

Mines is Bruichladdich or Bowmore. Not too fond of Speyside malts at all!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sorry to be a pedant but Scotch is Whisky and Irish and Borboun is Whiskey.

Mines is Bruichladdich or Bowmore. Not too fond of Speyside malts at all! "

But they are made differently, Scotch is made mostly from malted barley, while bourbon is distilled from corn.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sorry to be a pedant but Scotch is Whisky and Irish and Borboun is Whiskey.

Mines is Bruichladdich or Bowmore. Not too fond of Speyside malts at all!

But they are made differently, Scotch is made mostly from malted barley, while bourbon is distilled from corn. "

LOL I know that the distillation process for Scotch and Corn or Rye whiskey os different. I was being pedantic about the names Scotch not having an “e” in it unlike Tenesee sour mash “whiskey”

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Scapa 16yr very smooth

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just opened a bottle of a Jura Elixir mmmmmmm. Thought Highland Park 18 was my favourite but converted. Awesome."

Superstition far better

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I actually had a discussion with an English friend earlier about Whisky and he kept adding the e, he also said Scottish people are uncultured for not adding water or ice to their Whisky.

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By *r Costa xxMan
over a year ago

stirling

I have a nice southern comfort / single malt blend, smoother than whisky with a nice sweetness too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I actually had a discussion with an English friend earlier about Whisky and he kept adding the e, he also said Scottish people are uncultured for not adding water or ice to their Whisky. "

Depends what whisky I’m drinking as to whether I will add a splash of water. Laphroaig....splash of water - Bruichladdich.....as it comes. NEVER ice though, that is sacrilege lol

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By *auradCouple
over a year ago

glasgow

"I actually had a discussion with an English friend earlier about Whisky and he kept adding the e, he also said Scottish people are uncultured for not adding water or ice to their Whisky.

Depends what whisky I’m drinking as to whether I will add a splash of water. Laphroaig....splash of water - Bruichladdich.....as it comes. NEVER ice though, that is sacrilege lol"

I am very uncultured then, always with ice for me.

Laphroaig is a favourite but currently enjoying longrow.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I actually had a discussion with an English friend earlier about Whisky and he kept adding the e, he also said Scottish people are uncultured for not adding water or ice to their Whisky.

Depends what whisky I’m drinking as to whether I will add a splash of water. Laphroaig....splash of water - Bruichladdich.....as it comes. NEVER ice though, that is sacrilege lol

I am very uncultured then, always with ice for me.

Laphroaig is a favourite but currently enjoying longrow. "

Ha ha ha I was of course joking, each to their own but personally I just wouldnt have ice in a malt. My grandfather would turn in his grave lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That would make you cultured in his opinion.

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By *r Costa xxMan
over a year ago

stirling

When I get on the whisky I wouldn’t say I’m cultured for long, pissed maybe but not cultured

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By *auradCouple
over a year ago

glasgow

Ha ha ha I was of course joking, each to their own but personally I just wouldnt have ice in a malt. My grandfather would turn in his grave lol"

Each to their own..... unless they are adding or irn bru!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ha ha ha I was of course joking, each to their own but personally I just wouldnt have ice in a malt. My grandfather would turn in his grave lol

Each to their own..... unless they are adding or irn bru!"

That merits a firing squad.....there is absolutely no forgiveness for that!!

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By *r Costa xxMan
over a year ago

stirling

Ha ha ha I was of course joking, each to their own but personally I just wouldnt have ice in a malt. My grandfather would turn in his grave lol

Each to their own..... unless they are adding or irn bru!

That merits a firing squad.....there is absolutely no forgiveness for that!!

Definitely, can’t go ruining irn bru with anything

Our other national drink

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By *auradCouple
over a year ago

glasgow

Whilst Whisky is still my indulgence of choice, I am more and more drawn to gin as a session drink.

The Botanist is my preference just now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aberlour 12y/o, drink of the gods

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By *azinga84Man
over a year ago

Kilwinning

"Aberlour 12y/o, drink of the gods "

I've been to Aberlour. If there is God, he sure as hell isn't there!

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By *anarkshirelassCouple
over a year ago

lanarkshire

"I actually had a discussion with an English friend earlier about Whisky and he kept adding the e, he also said Scottish people are uncultured for not adding water or ice to their Whisky. "

To me good a malt should always have a small drop of water added....Ice in a Malt is sacrilege.

Och...you did say he's English. We'll let him off with it.

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By *gag001Couple
over a year ago

Glasgow

"I actually had a discussion with an English friend earlier about Whisky and he kept adding the e, he also said Scottish people are uncultured for not adding water or ice to their Whisky.

Depends what whisky I’m drinking as to whether I will add a splash of water. Laphroaig....splash of water - Bruichladdich.....as it comes. NEVER ice though, that is sacrilege lol"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have roughly 150 bottles of un-opened rare malts in the collection and very difficult to determine a favourite.

There are some great malts as well as some amazing blends, I drink some straight, some with water, some with ice, my choice, im paying for it, I drink it as I please.

I have at times even mixed with , iron bru and or course ginger beer.

sometimes I think I should open each bottle and enjoy rather storing in the collection

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By *inky KatzCouple
over a year ago

Scotland

"Scapa 16yr very smooth"

Never tasted but I’ve heard good things

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By *inky KatzCouple
over a year ago

Scotland

This may shock some but my all time favourite is a 12 year old Aberlour matured in s Sherry cask..... beautiful

It’s so delicate and smooth

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sorry to be a pedant but Scotch is Whisky and Irish and Borboun is Whiskey.

Mines is Bruichladdich or Bowmore. Not too fond of Speyside malts at all! "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sorry to be a pedant but Scotch is Whisky and Irish and Borboun is Whiskey.

Mines is Bruichladdich or Bowmore. Not too fond of Speyside malts at all!

But they are made differently, Scotch is made mostly from malted barley, while bourbon is distilled from corn.

LOL I know that the distillation process for Scotch and Corn or Rye whiskey os different. I was being pedantic about the names Scotch not having an “e” in it unlike Tenesee sour mash “whiskey”"
and again...

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By *ittlemissnaughtybutniceWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

I always have a bottle of whisky in the house ..... but usually only drink it in a hot toddy

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By *oanne_MacTV/TS
over a year ago

Cunty Durham

Whisky is wreck the hoose juice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always has been always will be Macallan 50 year old.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Always has been always will be Macallan 50 year old."

That is one helluva expensive drop of cratur.

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Tain

"Scapa 16yr very smooth

Never tasted but I’ve heard good things"

Can throughly recommend the Scapa 16 year old.

Much better than any of Highland Parks.

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate

"Whisky is wreck the hoose juice

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By *andy_FraserTV/TS
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I don't like whisky.

For me it's gotta be Bourbon. Wild Turkey 101 for special occasions, Elija Craig as an occasional treat, and Red Stagg as a casual drink.

Mandy

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By *atureMale321Man
over a year ago

Moray

Macallan 25 year old ( in my dreams )

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Knockando

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oban

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By *oxyminx91Woman
over a year ago

Aberdeenshire

Tomatin 30 yr old.

Or Aberlour abunadh

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Tain

Have a variety of favourites depending upon mood.

Benromach.

Talisker.

Lagavulin.

Balblair.

Clynelish.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Scapa 16yr very smooth"

Mine too!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My favourites at the moment are

Balvenie Caribbean Cask

Aberlour 10 YO

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Enjoy a Dalwhinnie, but Drambuie, Glayva, Monkey Shoulder and.........oh I think I like most, although not keen on peaty island ones.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have roughly 150 bottles of un-opened rare malts in the collection and very difficult to determine a favourite.

There are some great malts as well as some amazing blends, I drink some straight, some with water, some with ice, my choice, im paying for it, I drink it as I please.

I have at times even mixed with , iron bru and or course ginger beer.

sometimes I think I should open each bottle and enjoy rather storing in the collection"

Go to the Pot Still and try them there instead. We tried one that he had - £48 a nip! Yes forty eight not four pounds eighty!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All the peaty island malts.

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By *estless nativeMan
over a year ago

near Glasgow

"I have roughly 150 bottles of un-opened rare malts in the collection and very difficult to determine a favourite.

There are some great malts as well as some amazing blends, I drink some straight, some with water, some with ice, my choice, im paying for it, I drink it as I please.

I have at times even mixed with , iron bru and or course ginger beer.

sometimes I think I should open each bottle and enjoy rather storing in the collection

Go to the Pot Still and try them there instead. We tried one that he had - £48 a nip! Yes forty eight not four pounds eighty!"

Seems reasonable when its compared

To this:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-41695774

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By *r FeelgoodsMan
over a year ago

Ayrshire/Glasgow

I go to loads of whisky tastings and pretty much the rule of thumb is “just enjoy a dram “ the way you want to.

There can be too much snobbery about what way to enjoy it.

I prefer it neat.

Too many good drams to mention but some of my favourites are

Rock Oyster

Scapa

Mortlach

Bunahabbin

Slanj my whisky friends.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I notice a lot of keen whisky drinkers and collectors on this thread..... I have a very rare bottle of Arran whisky from the very first cask 21 year old limited edition only presented staff so not available to public.... I'm looking to sell it do any of you know of the beat place to sell rare whisky

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By *mojeeCouple
over a year ago

Dunfermline

Jura origin for me or pultney

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any single malt a large one after that any cheap stuff. Quantity for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

None, there all drain cleaner, used to work in a distillery

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Always has been always will be Macallan 50 year old."

Lol, in your dreams!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"None, there all drain cleaner, used to work in a distillery

You're the same as me...the stuff give me the boak. Need to wash it off my hands after I've touched it.

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By *ooshMan
over a year ago

elgin

glenfarclas 105. but not 2 much of it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dalwhinnie 15 is unbeatable

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Tain

"I notice a lot of keen whisky drinkers and collectors on this thread..... I have a very rare bottle of Arran whisky from the very first cask 21 year old limited edition only presented staff so not available to public.... I'm looking to sell it do any of you know of the beat place to sell rare whisky"

Contact the Dornoch Castle.

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By *evilishCouple69Couple
over a year ago

Glasgow

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By *exy gentMan
over a year ago

Midlothian

Highland park is quality with nothing in it

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By *r FeelgoodsMan
over a year ago

Ayrshire/Glasgow

I have sold quite a few bottles of whisky over the years. Unfortunately auction sites specialising in Whisky like McTears etc take a 20% commission plus add 20% VAT. If you can find a private buyer this will save you a lot of ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Contact the Dornoch Castle. "

Thanks I'll give that a try

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had a look at the auctions and yes would rather find a private buyer as I know it's worth quite a bit and going up

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By *atindollTV/TS
over a year ago

edinburgh

A friend once bought me a nip of mortlach 54....58 year old single malt...i will never taste whisky so good ever again!.

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By *anbrCouple
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I was given a Dalwhinnie Winter Gold as a birthday present. On the side of the box it says to store in the freezer before drinking to bring out the flavours! I think that would mute the flavours. However - as an Islay fan - my favourite (currently!) is a bottle of Lagavulin 16y.o.!

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By *dlilbumCouple
over a year ago

Aviemore and regularly visit Glasgow

Contact the Dornoch Castle. "

Avoid Dornoch Castle, have had offers from them for bottles before, piss takers.

Private sale will get you the best price, the online whisky forum's are the best place to contact collectors directly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Speyside and balvenie

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Contact the Dornoch Castle.

Avoid Dornoch Castle, have had offers from them for bottles before, piss takers.

Private sale will get you the best price, the online whisky forum's are the best place to contact collectors directly.

D "

Thanks I'll have a wee look

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By *ewnameCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

Glenfiddich 18yo mmmmmmmmm

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By *imbo57Man
over a year ago

kilmarnock ish

Arran 12 yr old but I do love Arran gold there much nicer than baillys

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ardbeg 10yr old yum x

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By *he Regina PhalangeWoman
over a year ago

Lanarkshire

"I always have a bottle of whisky in the house ..... but usually only drink it in a hot toddy

That’s just like me. And it’s the cheapest whisky I can buy. I’m a wine or vodka drinker!

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By *aked twosomeCouple
over a year ago

Creetown or Cockermouth

Whatever you like go to the Pot Still in Glasgow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Linkwood 12 yr old. A lighter coloured one, tastes lovely.

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By *ebramacTV/TS
over a year ago

Toton

10year old Ledaig, although did have a 18 year old Tobermory last weekwhich was very nice

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Always has been always will be Macallan 50 year old.

Lol, in your dreams!!"

Some of us don't mind the cost. Some of us also know that most things of quality in this life do not come cheap. Some people obviously know there place on the quality scale.

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By *uncan LynnCouple
over a year ago

Kilmarnock

Stay a night or two at the Dornoch castle hotel

Family run

Experts in whisky and a very good selection of awffy expensive malts that you can buy by the nip. Beautiful

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By *wisted and kinkyCouple
over a year ago

Livingston

Thoroughly enjoying the Highland Park warrior blends

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By *DelilahWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

Bunnahabhain 12 ??

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By *ightimefun2Couple
over a year ago

stirling

Glendronach is brilliant

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mccallan 15year old in front of a fire with good mates and good music ...heaven

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By *unineastscotWoman
over a year ago

East Scotland

Not a massive fan. However I enjoy a highland park at new year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Always has been always will be Macallan 50 year old.

Lol, in your dreams!!

Some of us don't mind the cost. Some of us also know that most things of quality in this life do not come cheap. Some people obviously know there place on the quality scale.

Lol, so you pay about £60,000 for your ‘drinking’ whisky... ok mate! The rest of us can only dream...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love a Johnny walker any of them but blue is great a blended whiskey is for me

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By *YKellyMan
over a year ago

Aberdeen

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By *YKellyMan
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Macallan for sipping. Black Bottle for drinking.

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By *irky_coupleCouple
over a year ago

kirky

I love Johnny walkers and they love me infact I have a bottle of Johnnny Walker odyssey in my possession at it's like angels pissing on your tongue lol

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By *r FeelgoodsMan
over a year ago

Ayrshire/Glasgow

Just got a lovely bottle of Caol Ila from one of my customers yesterday.

Great malt !

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By *ouise and jamieCouple
over a year ago

Dunfermline

Balvenie Caribbean cast is lovely

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I love a Johnny walker any of them but blue is great a blended whiskey is for me

agree

I have an almost full collection of that brand without the "E"

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By *azinga84Man
over a year ago

Kilwinning

"Just opened a bottle of a Jura Elixir mmmmmmm. Thought Highland Park 18 was my favourite but converted. Awesome."

Hang your head in shame. Imagine not being able to spell whisky...

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By *armers100Couple
over a year ago

Monmouthshire

Irish for Us lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oban malt for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fave malt - Macallan 10 year old - with one ice cube

Fave blended whisky - Famous Grouse with Ginger Ale

Fave bourbon- Jim Bean straight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just opened a bottle of a Jura Elixir mmmmmmm. Thought Highland Park 18 was my favourite but converted. Awesome."

Highland park 18 is my favourite but I really do like the bunnahabhain darach ur as well

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By *r FeelgoodsMan
over a year ago

Ayrshire/Glasgow

Drinking a Jura Tastival 18 amber nectar !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Laphroig or talisker

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By *orn ball999Man
over a year ago

belfast

Bushmills 10yr old

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My favourite is "free"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Muckle flugga or a Laphroaig everytime

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By *ubmissiveman8520Man
over a year ago

Swansea

Only thing that should go into a malt is another malt

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By *ubmissiveman8520Man
over a year ago

Swansea

Tascal 30yrs old best I've had

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Glengoyne 18 or 21 year old for me, stunning

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Knockando beautiful

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Only thing that should go into a malt is another malt "

Or irn bru

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I prefer Glayva n Crushed Ice ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Glendronach 18 yr old

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