Whisky Forum - Glen marnoch range

ralfy legend · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 9:46 am Post subject: Glen marnoch range

Anybody tried all three in store at aldi? Speyside, highland, and islay? Now I've tried the speyside which I thought was dissapointing as the nose was awful but palate got slowly and I mean slowly better as I got down the bottle, now the islay I thought was a good one which surprised me as I'm not a peat smoke person but it defo got lots of smoke so be good the know what you islay experts think, I've got the highland here but not trying it until august so come on lads how did they fair?

Bookie · Master Of Malts Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Posts: 945

I thought the Islay was very good for Â£18, the Highland was ok and easy to drink but not one I will repeat

opelfruit · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 12:37 pm Post subject:

I've had the limited rum cask finish one which is based on a Highland single malt and reviewed for my rum blog. It's OK.

You've got to take into account price with these. They are as cheaper as many blends and cheaper than stuff like JD etc. For the price I found it good. I'd imagine the rest of the line are the same (young and cheerful) in which case, price considered, they'll be about right.
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havaska · Double Malt Member Joined: 27 Nov 2016 Posts: 141

Where does everyone think the Islay is from? I picked some up today and looking at the colour and smell my first guess is Laphroaig. It also tastes very similar to the 10 but a little more harsh. I'm thinking a younger cask?

What does everyone else think?

Bookie · Master Of Malts Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Posts: 945

TheWM · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 4:49 pm Post subject:

It's heavily peated for sure and reminded me a bit of the old Black Bottle. I've not guessed what distillery it is but a young Caol Ila first popped into my mind. I'll crack one open later this year and spend some time with it.

ralfy legend · Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 6:28 pm Post subject:

My local aldi has mainly stocked the marnoch 12 speyside this Xmas with it being restocked every week or so and to be honest I'm glad they have, I think it's a wee cracker, anyone else had the pleasure? I sent my pal into his local aldi and it was stocked with the rum cask so he missed out .

ralfy legend · Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 6:31 pm Post subject:

Having a glen marnoch 12 now and it's fine.

eelbrook · Master Of Malts Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 648

Has anyone tried the "Glen Marnoch 28yo" please? I've heard tell that it is maybe a Glenfarclas, or perhaps a Mortlach.

opelfruit · Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 8:15 pm Post subject:

ralfy legend · Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 8:19 pm Post subject:

Don't ask me why but I take notice from 3 to 4 people on here and two say it's a mortlach

ralfy legend · Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 8:26 pm Post subject:

I've got the 28 but it not be opened until May 2017 when a very special friend comes for a visit, if he dosnt arrive then it's all mine hehehe

sorren · Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 8:33 pm Post subject:

Tasted it and I'm with Mortlach.. and it's good too !!

eelbrook · Master Of Malts Joined: 19 Sep 2007 Posts: 648

Thanks all! I've put a "Glen Marnoch 28yo" by for Christmas, but now tempted to crack it open.

Also, looking forward to sampling Aldi's "Grand Champagne 1989 Cognac".

opelfruit · Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:19 pm Post subject: