BuddieinEK Posted October 12, 2017 Report Posted October 12, 2017 Just back from a few days in Lisbon...32c every day ...roasting. At Inverness Airport on the way down,the Cardhu I bought in Tescos for £25 was an eye watering £61 [emoji33] Bottle of Balvenie Doublewood was £58 [emoji33][emoji33] Surely even tourists would know they are being fleeced there ?? or would they. ??? Anyway, currently having a Haig Club and Coke with ice, as recommended on the Bottle. Nice. P.S. Bought the dearest round ever on Friday night in the Hotel...19 Drinks ...255 Euros Bought a bottle of Haig Club to try at the weekend. Looking forward to it.I am partial to the odd blended whisky with ginger ale or coke. Quote
East Lothian Saint Posted October 12, 2017 Report Posted October 12, 2017 A good mate of mine bought me a dram of black bottle the other night (in this pub a dram was a double) and whilst I seldom refuse a dram I just always assumed black bottle was a peaty Islay blend. I was surprised to find it was very smooth. Apparently they have changed the recipe and are going back to the Speyside taste. If you like your whisky smooth like I do give it a whirl. My fecking head was next morning but...... Quote
Howard Hughes in BlueSuedeShoes Posted October 12, 2017 Report Posted October 12, 2017 On 11/10/2017 at 5:58 PM, thomsons dropped it said: Canny remember, but knowing them out there, probably 750ml. Ye sure? It's normally a litre no matter the location. Quote
BuddieinEK Posted October 13, 2017 Report Posted October 13, 2017 A good mate of mine bought me a dram of black bottle the other night (in this pub a dram was a double) and whilst I seldom refuse a dram I just always assumed black bottle was a peaty Islay blend. I was surprised to find it was very smooth. Apparently they have changed the recipe and are going back to the Speyside taste. If you like your whisky smooth like I do give it a whirl. My fecking head was next morning but...... Interesting... I bought Black Bottle last week and thought it a tad too peaty for my palate.I had a nip of Haig Club with coke last night.I could have sworn I was drinking a JD! Dangerously mellow!Off at the weekend so planning to try it neat tonight as the aroma was so pleasantly enticing! Quote
southside saint Posted October 18, 2017 Report Posted October 18, 2017 Tried Haig Club when it first launched, found it to be vile stuff neat, not any better with a drop of water Quote
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted December 28, 2017 Report Posted December 28, 2017 Got a few bottles at Christmas what surprised me was Haig Club what a cracker the balance is spot on , it's light and very enjoyable for sure will be buying this in the future. Quote
Deekthebuddie Posted December 28, 2017 Report Posted December 28, 2017 Was treated to a lovely bottle if 15 or 18 year old Oban, after I went up there for my birthday of few years back. Was nice to drink waiting for the blizzard to stop- it was in May! Also like Higland park, and having a dram or two of Talisker on Hogmany Quote
Deekthebuddie Posted December 28, 2017 Report Posted December 28, 2017 Bought a bottle of Haig Club to try at the weekend. Looking forward to it.I am partial to the odd blended whisky with ginger ale or coke. Not really a fan of blended whisky but heard mixed reports about Haig Club and Clubman. The only other blends I've found ok was Johnny Walker Blue label, and The Black Grouse(although that was quite Peaty). Let me how it turns out. Cheers Quote
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted December 28, 2017 Report Posted December 28, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Deekthebuddie said: Not really a fan of blended whisky but heard mixed reports about Haig Club and Clubman. The only other blends I've found ok was Johnny Walker Blue label, and The Black Grouse(although that was quite Peaty). Let me how it turns out. Cheers Good blends and you mention some are taken from the best malts talking good blends like a good Malt myself Haig have hit the right note for me at least it’s a belter. Edit just had a few lol. Edited December 28, 2017 by Isle Of Bute Saint Quote
Drew Posted December 28, 2017 Report Posted December 28, 2017 If you haven't tried Passport (a blend), I'd recommend it. Very good indeed. My Hogmanay bottle is a Cardhu Gold Reserve. I bought it as a wee present to myself for being a good boy (most of the time....). Our eldest got us a bottle of Isle of Harris Gin, which I'm looking forward to trying (possibly to warm me up after the game tomorrow night). Quote
East Lothian Saint Posted February 25, 2018 Report Posted February 25, 2018 Popped into the Last Post for a spot of lunch prior to yesterday's game and had the good fortune to meet a guy who has a bit of expertise in the whisky trade. He has been in the game for twenty odd years and certainly knows the difference between a sherry cask and a bourbon cask. Preferring a Speyside to your highland or Island malts he identified I had a taste for young malts from a bourbon cask and treated me to a Knockando 12 year old served with 3 ice cubes no water. Very smooth loved it. He recommended the Lochnagar 12year old served the same way but unfortunately the last post didn't have any. Quote
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted February 25, 2018 Report Posted February 25, 2018 On 28/12/2017 at 6:39 PM, Isle Of Bute Saint said: Got a few bottles at Christmas what surprised me was Haig Club what a cracker the balance is spot on , it's light and very enjoyable for sure will be buying this in the future. Cheapest over here is £27 for club , Brookers its £16 a bargain Brookers is a trade supplier even at that the margin from shop shelf to trade supplier is bigger than other good quality whisky. Quote
Langbank Posted February 26, 2018 Report Posted February 26, 2018 Asda had Haig club at £15 last week. Might still be on offer. Quote
Langbank Posted February 26, 2018 Report Posted February 26, 2018 There is two different shapes bottles of Haig Club. One is square looking and the other (half the price), the Clubman is narrower. https://www.haigclub.com/en-gb/house-of-haig/our-products/haig-club-70cl/?gclid=CjwKCAiA_c7UBRAjEiwApCZi8WawqnfwwC7RiJMoqtVgpOSORt5UrmEh8A8T8pIBP40AeP-aIQw59RoCuGsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=COW2sKnIw9kCFQsYGwod6JkHlwhttps://www.haigclub.com/en-gb/house-of-haig/our-products/haig-club-clubman/?gclid=CjwKCAiA_c7UBRAjEiwApCZi8f-qrtfJw9BlngpjaEJ8XAU2sZO9Ii2Dt-Pv8pgMBJsEQXYWgvimcRoC4TcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CJbi6rjIw9kCFcZIGwod4NkMDg Didn’t realise that thanks for the info. Was still a good buy for me tho as it was supposed to have been £28 (allegedly) and it helped pass a Friday night !! Quote
linwood buddie Posted February 26, 2018 Report Posted February 26, 2018 4 hours ago, cockles1987 said: Think you've seen the price for Haig Clubman in Bookers Haig Club is usually £40-£45 , the Clubman's usually about £25, I paid £15 in Tesco a while back although its not been opened yet. Quote
southside saint Posted February 26, 2018 Report Posted February 26, 2018 Haig Club is not a blend. It's a single grain. Not a fan of the Haig but not averse to a single grain-picked up a bottle of 20 years old North British last year-very nice. The Whisky Shop are also doing their own single grain just now, it's not great though. Quote
Callum Gilhooley Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 20 hours ago, cockles1987 said: Had a couple of drams of either the North British or a Strathclyde grain last year. Was nice. Bought an Irish grain that was on special (Kilkreany)sp. Just use it in cooking now as wasn't as good as what I had previously. Does it not taint the flavour of your beans on toast ? Quote
Callum Gilhooley Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 I had beans and sausages one night last week for my dinner. Was delicious. [emoji38] I’m more a Cheese Beano man me. [emoji39] Quote
Liverpool Bud Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) I’ve picked up a bottle of the Lidl Glen Alba 25 year old sherry cask gets a good review on the respected Master of Malt site il be back with an objective review when I crack it open Edited February 27, 2018 by Liverpool Bud Quote
Callum Gilhooley Posted February 27, 2018 Report Posted February 27, 2018 I’ve picked up a bottle of the Lidl Glen Alba 25 year old sherry cask gets a good review on the respected Master of Malt site il be back with an objective review when I crack one off. ???????????? Quote
Miss Saint Posted February 28, 2018 Report Posted February 28, 2018 On 02/10/2017 at 8:59 PM, cockles1987 said: Its now discontinued, I'd advise checking online for any shops that may have it for sale. ☹️ Ps mine aren't for sale. ye didn't even drink the stuff til someone with taste introduced ye tae it ya big peroni drinking muppet :-) Quote
Miss Saint Posted February 28, 2018 Report Posted February 28, 2018 On 28/12/2017 at 10:32 PM, Drew said: If you haven't tried Passport (a blend), I'd recommend it. Very good indeed. My Hogmanay bottle is a Cardhu Gold Reserve. I bought it as a wee present to myself for being a good boy (most of the time....). Our eldest got us a bottle of Isle of Harris Gin, which I'm looking forward to trying (possibly to warm me up after the game tomorrow night). I liked me a wee Passport when I still bought from Chivas, was recommend by an electrician in there. Quote
Drew Posted February 28, 2018 Report Posted February 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Miss Saint said: I liked me a wee Passport when I still bought from Chivas, was recommend by an electrician in there. Have you bagged Chivas on account of them doing the dirty on the town? Quote
Miss Saint Posted February 28, 2018 Report Posted February 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Drew said: Have you bagged Chivas on account of them doing the dirty on the town? No purely personal reasons, tho I am not impressed with their decision to leave Paisley. 49 minutes ago, cockles1987 said: I can think of 55,000 reasons aye I feckin wish...55,000 weeks waiting on it more like it!!! Quote
Guest TPAFKATS Posted March 2, 2018 Report Posted March 2, 2018 ye didn't even drink the stuff til someone with taste introduced ye tae it ya big peroni drinking muppet :-) Ya big peroni drinking muppet is the best put down I've read on here in quite some time. Quote
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