Time to reach for the Top Shelf!

[Smells Like Kean Spirit]

As a compliment to Robin's 'Time for a pint!' thread I thought I I would kick off with a thread about our favourite top shelf drinks that contain malted barley and other wholesome ingredients. Whilst beer is for watching the match (nervous gulps) nothing (for me) beats the post victory / commiseration comforting glow of, what Shane MacGowan described as, the "ginger lady". However, I have good friends who like top shelf by-products made out of wheat, corn, rice, rye, grape and (hic) mace. I'll probably open a Lagavulin or a Glenfiddich Rich Oak after our victory against the Rams tomorrow...Enjoy!

 

[Barmitzvah Boy]

The Lakes Distillery is one of my favourites. Wonderful whiskys, and decent gins and vodka. I have just bought number 3 in their ‘Reserve’ series. Number 2 was a stunner.

I am a Founder member at the distillery and a crowdfund shareholder. This distillery is going places and will no doubt launch on the stock market when things improve.

I honestly recommend sampling it: https://www.lakesdistillery.com/

 

[Wilpshire Blue]

It's rare that I find a single malt I don't like but I confess my faves are Laphroaig and, above all others, Talisker.
I still enjoy the much softer malts like Glenkinchie too.
I will try the Lakes BB
Not a fan of Jack Daniels and co but I like a King's Ginger now and then.
Woods dark rum has been known to pass my lips from time to time also.

 

[Alan]

My tastes in Whisky and Whiskey are fairly inexpensive. I favour Glenfiddich 12yo and Jameson Irish but then I am too tight to pay £40/£50 a bottle.

 

[Old Darwen Blue]

Glenmorangie for me although I enjoy trying different ones, Tesco have some reasonable ones at sale price. Isn’t there a distillery opening at Bashall Barn?

 

[rovers95]

Oban 14yr old.

 

[Barmitzvah Boy]

Mate of mine bought a barrel from the Arran Distillery. It is kept up there.

Home

Experience the taste of Arran and shop whisky online. Explore our range of single malts, liqueurs, limited editions and blends now.

www.arranwhisky.com

I also like the Lowland Malts. I loved the old Bladnoch Distillery; this has now reopened and looks to be doing very well. It is worth a look:

Bladnoch Distillery - Finest Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

One of the oldest Scotch Whisky distilleries in Scotland. Bladnoch Distillery is our 206 year old home where our finest Single Malts are crafted.

www.bladnoch.com

 

[Barmitzvah Boy]

This is in my drinks cabinet. Apparently is sells for quite a few ££ now!!

I bought it in near Oakham in 1994 when I was living with a rather gorgeous lass who had a cottage nearby. The rest of that story will be told one drunken night if anyone is interested in plying me with drinks

 

[Drog]

My tastes in Whisky and Whiskey are fairly inexpensive. I favour Glenfiddich 12yo and Jameson Irish but then I am too tight to pay £40/£50 a bottle.

Ditto Al. Nothing but ice / water with a jamesons / Powers Irish or Scotch a J&B blended whisky is very nice. For a single malt The Glenlivet is very acceptable.

 

[Alan]

Ditto Al. Nothing but ice / water with a jamesons / Powers Irish or Scotch a J&B blended whisky is very nice. For a single malt The Glenlivet is very acceptable.

With you on all of them too Gord. No need to spend a fortune to get an acceptable whisk(e)y and no additions other than water and/or ice.

 

[Drog]

I can't work out the reason that people buy a decent whisky and then ruin it with lemonade or dry ginger.

 

[Barmitzvah Boy]

I can't work out the reason that people buy a decent whisky and then ruin it with lemonade or dry ginger.

Splash of water- nothing else.

 

[Drog]

I think I might just visit my top shelf this evening.

 

[Barmitzvah Boy]

I think I might just visit my top shelf this evening.

Good man

 

[OnlyOneTugay]

I think I might just visit my top shelf this evening.

Yes definitely. When Rovers win away and that lot lose at home , it has to be a top self celebration . I’m not a whisky fan ( although quite like Woodford Reserve in an Old Fashioned ) so a Bene always goes down a treat .

Cheers and Up the Rovers

 

[Drog]

Top tip!
Try dropping a brandy in that Bene OOT.

 

[Alan]

I settled for an Aussi red with a Jamesons for a nightcap.

 

[Drog]

Nice.
Similar Al... A French Repasse (from Naked) for me with my meal and a J&B later.


btw a taj early but the title of this thread could serve as a fine subliminal message to BRFC fans and owners!

 

[Smells Like Kean Spirit]

Yes definitely. When Rovers win away and that lot lose at home , it has to be a top self celebration . I’m not a whisky fan ( although quite like Woodford Reserve in an Old Fashioned ) so a Bene always goes down a treat .

Cheers and Up the Rovers

I reached for a complimentary bene late Saturday evening as well OOT, followed up by a Lidl whiskey that needed finishing. It's surprisingly drinkable!

 

[Smells Like Kean Spirit]

Ditto Al. Nothing but ice / water with a jamesons / Powers Irish or Scotch a J&B blended whisky is very nice. For a single malt The Glenlivet is very acceptable.

Powers is the best "bottom drawer" whiskey from the ROI, if you ask me, and Bushmill's Black Bush the best blended "middle drawer" whiskey. I'd say Black Bush is as good as most malts on the market. The Connemara is probably the best malt, in my price range, but still not cheap.

For the cheaper end malt whiskys, The Aberlour and Old Pulteney are often discounted at the supermarkets, but pretty decent quality.