What Whiskey Are You Drinking?

I remember years ago Asda blend being the clear winner in top whisky circles. I like a peaty malt but after 2 it will be Grouse

 

Aly Bain described Black Bottle as "the best cooking whisky in the world". I have to agree, it's really good.

 

Bought an Aberlour 16 at the airport and I’ll be trying it next week



But I’ve just been given this as a gift from the sister in law that looks a little special:

 

the other day, A rare Macallan 1926 Valerio Adami 60 Year Old went for £825,000 – or more than $1 million –breaking the previous hammer price of £702,347 set in October 2018.
could you resist having a snifter?

 

I've never understood whisky collecting. Why do people spend thousands of pounds on something they can't do anything with. They can't drink it nor open the bottle. All they can do is possess it, look longingly at it and, hopefully, sell it to some other mug when the illusion wears off.

 

i guess its a bit of history and the mystique of it all.
i supose its a bit like having the disposable cash to be able to hang ducatis on yer wall.

 

I agree, I have a bottle of 1976 Laphroig bought on a whim (not as investment) and unopened for a few years (forgot about) then I heard it was worth about £800 I think I will save it for a rainy day and then enjoy it - or maybe pay off the mortgage if the value really increases (I don't think)

 

Here's a couple to help you get your collection started Harry.
Macallan 1993 26 Year Old Rare Find 70cl
Macallan M Decanter 2018 Release 70cl

 

Blocked sites to me - I assume they are a tad over the £25/bottle region

 

How do you know so much about 'Dizzee Rascal'?

 

I guess you are at work.
Macallan 1993 26 Year Old Rare Find 40.8% 70cl
£1,249.95
(Inc. VAT)
Macallan M Decanter 2018 Release 44.5% 70cl
£3,995.00
(Inc. VAT)
I'll bet that makes your eyes water

 

Daughters. I have to admit to even having seen him perform at the O2. Among many other (c)rap stars. But I do like a bit of Dizzy.

 

Thump - I just fell off me chair
I think I'll stick with Grouse

 

But your daughters left home before Dizzee was born

 

Nope. Youngest is a young teenager. Life in the old dog left

 

I just had a look at my whiskies. I have Grouse, Chivas Regal, Glen Fiddich 12yr old, Loch Lomond single malt, Talisker Storm and Highland Park Viking Honour 12 yr old.
But I'm really a rum drinker. The current stock is OVD (my staple and a favourite), Flor de Caña 12yr old, Doorlys XO, Black Tot and Ron Zacapa Centario 23 ( a beautifully smooth rum but 50 quid + a bottle). Anybody else into rum?

 

is this the face of a rum drinker?

 

In 1991 I was on Tortola in the BVIs and the Pussers Rum factory caught fire. The stream that flowed past it was alight. My mate got the insurance job as he was there as well.

 

Shandy