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[Donkey Toon]

Just tried a dubiously named sour mash called Daddy Rack. Despite its terrible name it has quite an interesting taste, it is apparently aged in charcoal barrels and as a result has a distinctively smoky flavour. Quite nice, not top draw but worth a go and definitely a bit different from other bourbons/sour mash i've tried.

I'll see if i can get that local if not i'll get it on the net sounds interesting. Always down for the unusual.

I got mine from Waitrose, just in I think, it wasn't there last week. Read a few reviews, which were fairly good but not glowing, but they don't mention a smoky taste, so perhaps that is just me. Still worth a go though, it definitely has something a bit different. I'm just not sure yet whether the difference makes it good or takes something away.

[bodacious benny]

“Interesting different” I don’t mind if it’s not too expensive.

[Donkey Toon]

“Interesting different” I don’t mind if it’s not too expensive.

I paid about £31 but with vat added it would be a bit more in the UK.

But in context I could have bought 1792 or Eagle Rare for 2 or 3 pounds less and Woodford Reserve for £9 less and on first try i'd say I prefer any of those three. But who knows, my opinions often change as I progress through a bottle and sometimes one that i'm not that taken with on first taste becomes a favourite by the time I reach the bottom.

Plus like I said it does have something a bit different and variety is the spice of life ... so it is said.

[gola]

yeh its 35 quid here wierdly gt from waitrose 2 lol. deffo has smthin diffrent about it. i take time with my whisky tho so will see how i go alon bt like u dt nt massively keen. bottle looks so tacky 2 lol bt chissa

[bodacious benny]

“Interesting different” I don’t mind if it’s not too expensive.

I paid about £31 but with vat added it would be a bit more in the UK.

But in context I could have bought 1792 or Eagle Rare for 2 or 3 pounds less and Woodford Reserve for £9 less and on first try i'd say I prefer any of those three. But who knows, my opinions often change as I progress through a bottle and sometimes one that i'm not that taken with on first taste becomes a favourite by the time I reach the bottom.

Plus like I said it does have something a bit different and variety is the spice of life ... so it is said.

Agree with all of that, I've had a few bottles that on first sip I've not been convinced but you get into it.

[seaside nipper]

It’s a school tonight but the way I’m feeling after that debacle today I’m all in for malt heaven sedation.
Usually a Christmas and New year preserve but I’m now imbibing on my MacAllan 12 yo a few weeks early

[seaside nipper]

Picked up an Auchentoshan American Oak single malt on offer in Tesco. Club card and vouchers took it down to about £14. This has to be value even though I’ve never tasted it …..yet

[bodacious benny]

I’ve had it and remember it being drinkable

[seaside nipper]

I’ve had it and remember it being drinkable

Drinkable.
I’ll take that as affirmation enough for the price. Single malt and American oak were my hooks.

[bodacious benny]

I’ve had it and remember it being drinkable

Drinkable.
I’ll take that as affirmation enough for the price. Single malt and American oak were my hooks.

Lol probably worded it badly! I’d be happy to have another bottle so it’s not a bad drop!

[Micky Quim]

I've had a revelation. Put dried banana in your whisky. It's readily available from supermarkets and places like Holland and Barretts. Its subtle in the drink but what a snack afterwards

[bodacious benny]

I've had a revelation. Put dried banana in your whisky. It's readily available from supermarkets and places like Holland and Barretts. Its subtle in the drink but what a snack afterwards

This intrigues me greatly!

I’m on home made old fashioned’s tonight

[Micky Quim]

I had it in an old fashioned - f***ing amazing

[biggeordiedave]

Got a bottle of Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair recently and I'm going through it too quickly! Absolutely beautiful.

[bodacious benny]

Got a bottle of Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair recently and I'm going through it too quickly! Absolutely beautiful.

Some decent reviews, seems reasonably priced too <notbad>

[biggeordiedave]

Got a bottle of Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair recently and I'm going through it too quickly! Absolutely beautiful.

Some decent reviews, seems reasonably priced too <notbad>

Worth getting a bottle . I'm normally really into my peaty whiskies (Laphroaig is probably my favourite) so it was a surprise to get something that isn't peaty at all from Islay.

[Chappy]

Got a bottle of Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair recently and I'm going through it too quickly! Absolutely beautiful.

Some decent reviews, seems reasonably priced too <notbad>

Aye it's the bollocks - not as good as the 12 though.

[seaside nipper]

It’s that time of year when I go all nostalgic and start on my whisky minded buying frenzy.
Just bought a Fettercairn 12 yo after being persuaded after some tasting chatter in the whisky shop …..
A lovely drop

[bodacious benny]

It’s that time of year when I go all nostalgic and start on my whisky minded buying frenzy.
Just bought a Fettercairn 12 yo after being persuaded after some tasting chatter in the whisky shop …..
A lovely drop

I’m on a bit of a booze break mainly due to health issues. 51 days dry as of today but definitely going to enjoy a drink or two over Xmas!

[seaside nipper]

It’s that time of year when I go all nostalgic and start on my whisky minded buying frenzy.
Just bought a Fettercairn 12 yo after being persuaded after some tasting chatter in the whisky shop …..
A lovely drop

I’m on a bit of a booze break mainly due to health issues. 51 days dry as of today but definitely going to enjoy a drink or two over Xmas!

Hope that’s nowt too serious and simply improving your body housekeeping.
I would undoubtedly say I drink way too much ( binge type style around weekends ) as opposed to every day , but that leads to probably twice recommended weekly limits etc etc.
Tried sober October , couldn’t do it !!
Don’t know what that says about me but during the early festive shopping today I found a tavern and had a pint , that made me feel better, but also loosened the wallet to a degree