Whats the best Brandy/Whisky for under £50. Stronger the better.

 

 

how much is that?
where from?
Whats the proof?

 

$20.00
America
Proof????? you calling me a liar???

 

Proof as in Vol %. How strong is it?

 

How about some cask strength Lagavulin? Mind you, it's all alcohol and no taste, IMHO

If you want 'strongest' aren't you better off sticking to either:
a) cheap plonk
or
b) methanol
as to get pissed on decent Scotch/brandy is a waste?

Got some Ströh Inländer rum at 80% ABV kicking around somewhere. What definition of 'proof' do you want to use?

 

I just want to get a decent drink for my dad (Xmas)

There too much to choose from.

 

Why not go for a bottle of Chivas Regal? Might be a bit of a cliche but it's bloody good whiskey. Otherwise, a good bottle of Black Bushmills (Irish) is always nice on the palette.

Fer ***** sakes don't let him put ice, water, or any mixer near whisky - completely ruins the taste.

Edited to say that stronger doesn't necessarily mean better.

[Edited by STi-Frenchie - 11/28/2002 9:39:29 PM]

 

Try looking here ........ nice drink

Basil Heydens is really nice, as is Old Van Winkle. Also, Wild Turkey is good, but a bit more common.

Matt

 

Aargh! That's blended
Spring water is fine, and recommended by many aficionados. Don't like it myself, though.

 

I still like the simple ones - Oban, Bhunahabhain (or whatever it's called) and Laphroaig.

Water is permissable, and some people actually recommend it for "enchancing the flavour". I occasionally partake.

 

Vin, you can get Maker's Mark from Oddbins. It's usually £18.99 and is 45% / 90 proof. It's a great introduction to bourbon, as it's one of only two "proper" bourbons that is made completely from rye grain, there's no maize used in its making.

The nearest taste comparison is a highland malt like Glenfarclas -- rich, smoky, vanilla-ey with butterscotch & cinder toffee. Honest

BTW, the other bourbon without maize is Rebel Yell, which IMHO is the best under-£15 bourbon.



[Edited by brickboy - 11/29/2002 8:52:23 AM]

 

Laphroaig? Simple?

Don't get me wrong, I like the peaty ones (Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Talisker, etc.) but some people refer to them as 'phenolic', or 'tastes like TCP' (the medicine, not Transmission Control Protocol).

 

Simple as in simple to find - sorry

Didn't know the name for 'em - thanks for that

 

Try
http://www.glenturret.com/

do a great range and it tastes superb - 12Y/O my personal favorite!

[Edited by Paul Habgood - 11/29/2002 8:56:08 AM]

 

Cheers for all the replies

 

personally i love black label and can be bought for around 25 quid
nice and smooth
cant agree more really annoys me when they dont even ask if you want ice on the continent and then stick it in anyway (I blame the yanks for this one) I just take it out and leave it on the bar they dont do it the next time.

Oh any Irish whiskey is easy on the tongue And throat

All Bourbon is cack IMHO if its American "whiskey" its Bourbon or at the very least a derivative

[Edited by mattstant - 11/29/2002 5:53:43 PM]

 

For the brave or foolish try Tartan Prince from Kwiksave - only seven quid - an experience I will never forget.

 

Dodgy this one, what taste does he like? If he doesn't like peaty whiskies, he will hate Laphroaig.

Some people like peaty ones, other don't.


Greg

 

A full Tank Of LRP does it for me each time!!
Too bad it doesn't last long enough!

 

The best Scotch whisky is to be had from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, I've been a member (ahem) for a couple of years and have a bottle or two most are about £40.
They're all cask strength over proof, anything up to 110% proof

You can order online at http://www.smws.com/







[Edited by father_jack - 11/29/2002 10:27:34 PM]

 

Single malt Bush goes down like warm milk. Black bush is good but a little more sharp.
Try a whisky liquer (just been drinking them for about 10 hours so can't spell that)

Irish Mist
Drambuie
Glayva

All with ice. All under £20.00. All nectar of gods.

If he is a Scotch drinker get him beer as he might as well not bother

 

Try Glenmorangie or Highland Park.

 

Glenfarclas do some great whiskys

If you want strength they do one called 105, which is 105% proof = 60% alcohol but its too strong IMHO.

I would recommned the 21yr old single malt as one of the best, the taste is supreme. The price is around your budget, I bought my last supply back from Germany duty free and saved a packet!
I even have a friend that doesnt normally like the taste of whisky yet he will drink this!
Its what I used to buy my dad as it was his fave too, but dad passed away September 11th so I've had to take over his roll as the family's whisky connoisseur.

I seem to recall one of the past chancellors used to drink it during his budget speech, but cant remember who it was.

Bob

 

Tried Jamesons (sp?) for the first time recently - very nice. It was their flagship bottle though!

IMHO as long as you spend around £50 you will get a very good tipple, regardless of what typ it is.

 

WRXBOB - you're supposed to add water to the 110% proof stuff, like about the same amount again.

 

Which makes it much like the ordinary 40% ABV stuff

 

Got to agree with Sheepsplitter, best tasting reasonably price Whisky is Glenmorangie. Light,smooth and not at all sharp.

 

I didnt drink the 105 bottle, it was one that I got for my dad, but he DID add a little water to it when drinking it.

I personally CANNOT stand to have anything at all in my whisky, not even ice, its got to be neat for me.

As for those recommending cheaper stuff, once you've tried the best, the cheaper stuff tastes rough.

No comparison!

Bob

 

Thats definitley not true with champagne or IN MHO with wiskey or even Whisky

And Glemorangie is YUK got a bottle of it and i keep going back for a quick taste just to wonder at how yuk it really is
For any "beginner" it has to be a Jamesons nice and smooth