The TPU UK Clubhouse

[Fourstaff]

To be honest I always found Glenfiddich a bit harsh, I think Penderyn or Jura would slide down the neck better

I don't particularly like Glenfidditch 12 or 15, but 18 was my go-to drink for some time.

 

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

@tabascosauz

im off the grog and off the road with the meds im on but i think i have seen miniatures of Penderyn ( and i dont mean Welsh valley Dwarfs) for sale found here
a bit cheaper than these.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&...vptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_6zng05dfh1_b


I can probably find you a single miniature if you want to do a money thing.


there was a small commercial distillery at Dale in Pembrokeshire, which opened in 1705. This distillery was owned by the family of Evan Williams, who later emigrated from Wales to the USA and helped found the Kentucky Whiskey industry. His name is still attached to a number of high quality bourbons to this day. Even the famed Jack Daniels is rumoured to have come from Welsh roots.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

I don't particularly like Glenfidditch 12 or 15, but 18 was my go-to drink for some time.

18? students have deep pockets these days

 

[FreedomEclipse]

To be honest I always found Glenfiddich a bit harsh, I think Penderyn or Jura would slide down the neck better

I dont find Glenfiddich 12 harsh at all. the Talisker is indeed very much so though at least to my taste. the way i describe Talisker is a very 'suit and tie' affair while Glenfiddich 12 is like that girl at the bar who is just a grumpy bitch (is also in a suit and tie) ignoring everyone till you walk over and buy her a drink and then she literally unzips her suit like a bodysuit to reveal a red dress when you offer her a drink. I love the fruity taste of Glenfiddich when it finally breaks out.

Talisker is the drink i go to when i feel like the day has been absolute shit and i need a bit of a slap in the face. Its not 'strong' strong but it is pretty strong. Its something to sit in front of a fire place and chill with while warming your toes.

 

[Tatty_Two]

I dont find Glenfiddich 12 harsh at all. the Talisker is indeed very much so though at least to my taste. the way i describe Talisker is a very 'suit and tie' affair while Glenfiddich 12 is like that girl at the bar who is just a grumpy bitch (is also in a suit and tie) ignoring everyone till you walk over and buy her a drink and then she literally unzips her suit like a bodysuit to reveal a red dress when you offer her a drink. I love the fruity taste of Glenfiddich when it finally breaks out.

Talisker is the drink i go to when i feel like the day has been absolute shit and i need a bit of a slap in the face. Its not 'strong' strong but it is pretty strong. Its something to sit in front of a fire place and chill with while warming your toes.

Well we all have different pallets and tastes, it's not "smooth" enuff for mine although not tried the 18 year stuff.

 

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

Being a smoker makes a big difference, in my experience anyway.

The harshness of the cheaper ones is accentuated with nicotine, i dont take water or ice with mine.

 

[Fourstaff]

18? students have deep pockets these days

Careful drinking instead of deep pockets

A bottle can last many months

 

[dorsetknob]

A Shot of the "GOOD STUFF"" is better than 3 of the Trough swill

 

[Tatty_Two]

It's amazing how the talk of Whiskey can refresh the old clubhouse! I take mine neat, but I am on the Vape now and even though there is still nicotine involved taste has improved a lot.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Careful drinking instead of deep pockets

A bottle can last many months

I have bottles that i have had longer than 2 years but then again im not a huge drinker. I sample a lot of tipple though

 

[RCoon]

It's amazing how the talk of Whiskey can refresh the old clubhouse! I take mine neat, but I am on the Vape now and even though there is still nicotine involved taste has improved a lot.

I only dilute the non-chill filtered with a tiny fraction of filtered water, and usually insist on no more than a single ice cube with the standard single malts.

That said we recently got an ice-cube glass maker, so we occasionally put our whiskey in one of those to avoid dilution. They melt rather quickly though

Anybody had a chance to try whiskey of the Rye variety? Had a canadian Rye and one other I don't recall (mainly because it tasted of a BBQ going on in my mouth). My partner's dad buys a lot of Rye while he's holidaying on their boat, so we get to try a few when we pop over for an evening.

 

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

I only dilute the non-chill filtered with a tiny fraction of filtered water, and usually insist on no more than a single ice cube with the standard single malts.

That said we recently got an ice-cube glass maker, so we occasionally put our whiskey in one of those to avoid dilution. They melt rather quickly though

Anybody had a chance to try whiskey of the Rye variety? Had a canadian Rye and one other I don't recall (mainly because it tasted of a BBQ going on in my mouth). My partner's dad buys a lot of Rye while he's holidaying on their boat, so we get to try a few when we pop over for an evening.

im not a fan, its not a flavour that sits well on my palate, not refined , or delicate enough would be a better way of describing it.

It is no surprise that "our" whiskies are so popular abroad.

 

[tabascosauz]

Weird thing is, Glenfiddich was a little strong for me at first but it feels eerily smooth. Dunno how to describe it.

I wonder if it's normal that I'm only getting very strong hints of apple 5 minutes after finishing it lol. Or was it pears?

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Weird thing is, Glenfiddich was a little strong for me at first but it feels eerily smooth. Dunno how to describe it.

I wonder if it's normal that I'm only getting very strong hints of apple 5 minutes after finishing it lol. Or was it pears?

I have 2 days off so im sure i've got plenty of time to get reacquainted with such a lovely bit of tipple.

 

[RCoon]

Just snagged the Blue Microphones Yeti on a Lightning Deal. Shouldn't ever have to buy a capture mic ever again!

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Just snagged the Blue Microphones Yeti on a Lightning Deal. Shouldn't ever have to buy a capture mic ever again!

You should learn how to play guitar and form a duet with your partner and make full use of that mic

 

[RCoon]

Talisker Sky on lightning deals 8:30 this morning.

We've also got a Glenlivet 18 year old on lightning deals later this evening, though I don't recall what time.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

@RCoon Glenlivet is in 3mins for prime members - Get your fingers on the buzzers.

 

[RCoon]

@RCoon Glenlivet is in 3mins for prime members - Get your fingers on the buzzers.

Waiting on the Nadurra to crop up

 

[FreedomEclipse]

got the Glenlivet Wow... 100% claimed in less than 30 seconds...

This stuff better be good or imma get a refund.

 

[RCoon]

100% claimed in less than 30 seconds...

Christ, stood no chance.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Christ, stood no chance.

not a single sausage of a chance.... Well, im on a 5 day weekend starting tomorrow so i shall enjoy the fruits of my hard earned cash....when it gets delivered.

::EDIT::

on a side note - ebuyer has a 960GB SSD for £149

 

[NdMk2o1o]

*looks at my Russian standard vodka....*

Bit of an ask to anyone in here, does anyone have a Cd/DVD burner gathering dust they don't use? I haven't used one for years though my mrs wants me to burn her some music CD's now I'm back on the road and have a car after serving a 2 year ban

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Poop I missed out on an Aberlour 18y.o on lightning deals

 

[FreedomEclipse]

A Dalmore 15 is going up on amazon in about 14mins from now.