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James T
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Yes the Aberlour is easy to drink.
Here is what William wrote about Arran on another thread.
| William wrote: | | Arran is pretty new as far as distilleries go, opened in 1995 but it is turning out some good stuff. Arran is quite light bodied, sweet, fruity and floral. Arran offers quite a few different cask finishes. The Arran 10 is good and their recently released 14 year old is very good and if you like port cask finished whisky the Arran Port Cask Finish is very tasty. |
As William says they offer quite a few different cask finishes. The Arran 10 year old is as good a place to start as any and for a few pound more the 14 year is worth a try. There Icons of Arran series of whiskies have been very good, this included the Arran Peacock (which was very good), Rowan Tree, and the recently released 3rd bottling in the series the Westie |
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Grant M
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| Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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GJLReid if you are in Glasgow this weekend you will be able to get a free taste of Arrans whisky at the Tesco 'Enjoy the Taste of Scotland' event, Glasgow's George Square on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th May 2011.
It is a FREE consumer food and drink event and there will be a few whisky companies their - Arran, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Gordon & MacPhail
more details here
www.enjoy-taste-scotland.co.uk |
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Alexppp
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| Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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| GJLReid wrote: | I have just tried the Aberlour 10. Thoroughly enjoyed it in fact I had quite a few drams. T
The first thing I notice was how creamy and smooth it was compared to the Clynelish which had a more peaty and salty/waxy taste. Certainly very happy with the purchase (especially considering the price) So thanks for the advice.
Btw anyone got any opinions on the Arran whiskies? I am interested due to having spent many family holidays there.... |
I'm glad you enjoyed it - though I can't for the life of me figure out why everyone else thinks Aberlour is so smooth and easy to drink! 
I've tried the Arran 10 once and I liked it. I'd happily buy a bottle, especially as it's not chill-filtered. It's closer in character to Speyside and sweet Highland whiskies, not really the other islands. However, my recommendation is defiitely Talisker first! |
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DavidUK
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| Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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I can't get on with Talisker at all. It's the hot peppery taste that I'm not keen on. Ditto with Longrow CV. I'd say Arran was a far nicer whisky than both Aberlour and talisker but that's just my opinion. | Alexppp wrote: | | GJLReid wrote: | I have just tried the Aberlour 10. Thoroughly enjoyed it in fact I had quite a few drams. T
The first thing I notice was how creamy and smooth it was compared to the Clynelish which had a more peaty and salty/waxy taste. Certainly very happy with the purchase (especially considering the price) So thanks for the advice.
Btw anyone got any opinions on the Arran whiskies? I am interested due to having spent many family holidays there.... |
I'm glad you enjoyed it - though I can't for the life of me figure out why everyone else thinks Aberlour is so smooth and easy to drink!
I've tried the Arran 10 once and I liked it. I'd happily buy a bottle, especially as it's not chill-filtered. It's closer in character to Speyside and sweet Highland whiskies, not really the other islands. However, my recommendation is defiitely Talisker first! |
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GJLReid
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 11:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Just tried a dram of talisker this evening and I see why everyone is raving about it...I love the array of different tastes from it...definitely going to have buy a bottle of it eventually |
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Samson
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| Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 1:00 am Post subject: |
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| GJLReid wrote: | | Just tried a dram of talisker this evening and I see why everyone is raving about it...I love the array of different tastes from it...definitely going to have buy a bottle of it eventually |
Talisker is a great dram. The problem is once you buy a bottle and you really enjoy it you then get curious about the other Talisker bottlings such as 57 North, 18 year old and the Distillers Edition - it then becomes an expensive hobby but very enjoyable. |
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Tennessee Dave
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| Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome aboard  I have to second the recommendation for Springbank. It took me years to try this one but the Springbank 10 has rapidly become a favorite in my house. Love that taste of saltiness in the finish.
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GJLReid
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm back! Have drank my Aberlour seriously quickly and am thinking of getting another aberlour...any recommendations? |
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DavidUK
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| Any Bladnoch at 55%. Beautiful whisky and very unique |
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Alexppp
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Another Aberlour? I thought you were getting Talisker next! |
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Mark
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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| GJLReid wrote: | | I'm back! Have drank my Aberlour seriously quickly and am thinking of getting another aberlour...any recommendations? |
If you liked the Aberlour 10 it is worth noting that Asda have it on offer for £16 at the moment. In fact there are loads of great offers at the monent in the big supermarkets.
Have you tried the Dalwhinnie 15 year old, it is a quite sweet honeyed malt with fruit, spices and just a slight hint of smoke, it is on offer in Sainburys for £20 and a few pence.
As you enjoyed Clynelish i would suggest Talisker 10 |
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GJLReid
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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Hmmm...yeah I did say that Alex but I enjoyed the Aberlour so much I fancy another one...may just get the £16 one from asda and a talisker...I kind of want to spend less than £30 on a whisky which kind of rules out that...will think about it.
What is Aberlour 12 year double cask matured like compared to the 10? worth the £5 extra?
Also what does the Dalwhinnie compare to? saw it in sainsbury and was very tempted...
DavidUK: I saw the Bladnoch on whiskyexchange and it looks interesting though is unfortunately out of my price range...is it similiar to Aberlour? or was that just a recommendation? |
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GJLReid
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Incidently...I have just noticed Talisker and Balvenie Doublewood are £23 (in addition to Aberlour £16 and Sainsbury's £20 Dalwhinnie) So many choices!!! I may end up getting an Aberlour and a Talisker...a well spent £39 methinks... |
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Alexppp
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:06 am Post subject: |
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The Dalwhinnie is very good indeed - very smooth, honeyed and spicy. Creamy as well. I really like it. I do prefer the Balvenie Doublewood though, which is my favourite out of the non-peaty, non-coastal whiskies. I'd say Talisker and one of Balvenie/Dalwhinnie/Aberlour would make for a great bargain at the moment.
Actually maybe worth seeing if you can get the Dalwhinnie first, as £20 for it is a great price and it doesn't come on offer as often as Aberlour. |
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Bookie
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 11:50 am Post subject: |
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| Have you tried any of the Glenmorangie wood finishes, i would highly recommend the Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban which is a delicious port wod finish and it is currently on offer in Tesco for £28 which is a good price for this whisky, they also have the Glenmorangie Lasanta sherry wood finish which is also a great dram for £26 |
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