The Wine & Whisky Thread

[Alex_UK]

So, whisky or whiskey, I’ve been trying a few over the past couple of years after not being able to touch the stuff for more than twenty years... (long story short, got the most drunk I have ever been at my first stag night and pretty sure I nearly died...!)

Anyway, I’ve decided I’m a Speyside man, not keen on peaty whiskies or anything with a medicinal hint, and my favourite slurp is the bog standard Tamnavulin - I’ve tried their sherry and red wine casket editions but still prefer the normal double cask version.

I’d like to try something a bit more upmarket, but don’t want to spend a shed load of dosh and it not be in the same style. Any recommendations?

[Marco]

Tomorrow Marco, was on grandparent duty earlier

Tomorrow is now here.... So the verdict is??

Marco.

[Marco]

So, whisky or whiskey, I’ve been trying a few over the past couple of years after not being able to touch the stuff for more than twenty years... (long story short, got the most drunk I have ever been at my first stag night and pretty sure I nearly died...!)

Anyway, I’ve decided I’m a Speyside man, not keen on peaty whiskies or anything with a medicinal hint, and my favourite slurp is the bog standard Tamnavulin - I’ve tried their sherry and red wine casket editions but still prefer the normal double cask version.

I’d like to try something a bit more upmarket, but don’t want to spend a shed load of dosh and it not be in the same style. Any recommendations?

Grant's your man, dude. You'll catch him when he wakes up tomorrow, around 9am!

Can we talk Rioja until then - or what's your favourite red these days?

Marco.

[Alex_UK]

Yeah, of course Grant the first person this was aimed at!

Still very much a Rioja man, and for every day drinking it’s whatever is on offer from the supermarkets from the usual suspects (Campo Viejo, Faustino, Torres etc.) but my special occasion “go to” I get from the Adnams shops - a Suffolk Brewer (Ghost Ship) But also have a few shops around the county:
The Reserva is very good too, but this is lovely for a treat at £20.

[Marco]

Interesting...Not had that one before. Will add it to my wanted list!

If you can find them, give either of these a go, particularly the Gran Oristan (£13.99) - lovely woody vanilla oak, with bags of unctuously jammy fruit flavours!





Oh, and I haven't seen any of your '70s specials' steak dinners on the food thread for ages, so get it fixed!

I've been missin' yer wee 'specially shaped' grilled tomatoes!

Marco.

[Alex_UK]

I will definitely search those out - as you know I love a bit of wood!

Next time I do a “Bernie Inn Special” I’ll be sure to post!

[rmcin626]

Tomorrow is now here.... So the verdict is??

Marco.

Very nice , does need to be decanted, first glass was ok , but second was better , very enjoyable and great value, especially with steak. We had friends over thankful they also thought it was decent.

[Marco]

I will definitely search those out - as you know I love a bit of wood!

Next time I do a “Bernie Inn Special” I’ll be sure to post!

Yesh I know your middle leg's 'aged in oak'...

Aye, the World-Wide Web is always braced for one of yer Berni (no 'e') specials, so next time you get jiggy with a gigot chop - fire up a pic!

Marco.

[Marco]

Very nice , does need to be decanted, first glass was ok , but second was better , very enjoyable and great value, especially with steak. We had friends over thankful they also thought it was decent.

Excellent news. It's silly-cheap for the quality on offer. Did you have it with a meal or did you just enjoy it on its own?

Marco.

[rmcin626]

Excellent news. It's silly-cheap for the quality on offer. Did you have it with a meal or did you just enjoy it on its own?

Marco.

With the meal and then another glass on its own