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Post by RAZ on Dec 2, 2016 13:27:49 GMT
I think its 4 years here in switzerland. Dude i just woke up 3 hours ago or so,still hangover and just had coffee. Although sometimes i do take a dram of whisky for breakfast😂 That's hardcore...good man! I did a triathlon in Zurich once...lovely place... Triathlon in zürich?how come? Its a horrible place mate😂 well surrounded by beautiful landscapes and the huge lake but other than that its disgusting |
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Post by ratbag on Dec 2, 2016 13:32:59 GMT
That's hardcore...good man! I did a triathlon in Zurich once...lovely place... Triathlon in zürich?how come? Its a horrible place mate😂 well surrounded by beautiful landscapes and the huge lake but other than that its disgusting Long story but I run a bit and used to run quite a lot...did a few marathons etc...then some of the people I knew from a forum (go figure!) decided to do an Ironman with only 6 months proper training...stupidly, I agreed and we decided upon IMCH.., It was a great day...and I finished! I thought the bits I saw were really nice...I got to see a bit of the 'landscape'...it was a touch hilly in places...  |
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Post by RAZ on Dec 2, 2016 13:38:33 GMT
Triathlon in zürich?how come? Its a horrible place mate😂 well surrounded by beautiful landscapes and the huge lake but other than that its disgusting Long story but I run a bit and used to run quite a lot...did a few marathons etc...then some of the people I knew from a forum (go figure!) decided to do an Ironman with only 6 months proper training...stupidly, I agreed and we decided upon IMCH.., It was a great day...and I finished! I thought the bits I saw were really nice...I got to see a bit of the 'landscape'...it was a touch hilly in places... Respect mate!i hate running and dont understand how people can do it. I love cycling,earned my living for 5 straight years with cycling but running is pure horror😂 |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2017 8:00:51 GMT
Bought my first bottle and I went for the cheapest so I'm going to assume it's not good. It's called Ballantines? Anyone had it?
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Post by CaajScot on Mar 22, 2017 8:32:32 GMT
Bought my first bottle and I went for the cheapest so I'm going to assume it's not good. It's called Ballantines? Anyone had it? It's not bad Auss, I have tried it a few times over the years but I prefer the likes of Grouse, Johnnie Walker and others. |
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Post by ratbag on Mar 22, 2017 8:59:55 GMT
Bought my first bottle and I went for the cheapest so I'm going to assume it's not good. It's called Ballantines? Anyone had it? It's not bad Auss, I have tried it a few times over the years but I prefer the likes of Grouse, Johnnie Walker and others. You should go all in and pony up for a decent single malt...I prefer Islay malts as I love the peatiness but some hate it...there is a huge range of flavours from different parts of the country...if you get an opportunity, try and go for a tasting...it is well worth it...only problem is the last time I did that I ended up paying £96...having said that it was bloody lovely!!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2017 9:04:12 GMT
It's not bad Auss, I have tried it a few times over the years but I prefer the likes of Grouse, Johnnie Walker and others. You should go all in and pony up for a decent single malt...I prefer Islay malts as I love the peatiness but some hate it...there is a huge range of flavours from different parts of the country...if you get an opportunity, try and go for a tasting...it is well worth it...only problem is the last time I did that I ended up paying £96...having said that it was bloody lovely!!! I'm going to try a little bit but I doubt I'll like it. I bought it for cocktails but you never know. I'm loving this ale that's brewed in a whisky cask that's 8.5%. I'll come back later. |
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Post by CaajScot on Mar 22, 2017 9:10:05 GMT
It's not bad Auss, I have tried it a few times over the years but I prefer the likes of Grouse, Johnnie Walker and others. You should go all in and pony up for a decent single malt...I prefer Islay malts as I love the peatiness but some hate it...there is a huge range of flavours from different parts of the country...if you get an opportunity, try and go for a tasting...it is well worth it...only problem is the last time I did that I ended up paying £96...having said that it was bloody lovely!!! Our son loves his Jack Daniel's, if we ever buy him a whisky then it will be a JD, he keeps it beside him if I am around and I can't get near it.  |
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Post by ratbag on Mar 22, 2017 9:35:25 GMT
You should go all in and pony up for a decent single malt...I prefer Islay malts as I love the peatiness but some hate it...there is a huge range of flavours from different parts of the country...if you get an opportunity, try and go for a tasting...it is well worth it...only problem is the last time I did that I ended up paying £96...having said that it was bloody lovely!!! Our son loves his Jack Daniel's, if we ever buy him a whisky then it will be a JD, he keeps it beside him if I am around and I can't get near it. Yeah, my son likes Jack too...has he tried Gentleman Jack and there's a single barrel Jack too...if you want to go silly, there's a Sinatra Jack that costs something over £100 a bottle... There are a few alternatives if he wants to try something a little different...Woodford Reserve is a nice one...it's worth experimenting... EDIT: Take a look at this...I wouldn't mind trying a few... coolmaterial.com/food-drink/the-bourbon-bucket-list-15-bourbons-you-need-to-try-at-least-once/ |
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Post by RAZ on Mar 22, 2017 9:37:46 GMT
I'm not a fan of blended whiskys.single malt for me,the islay malts are mostly amazing
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Post by CaajScot on Mar 22, 2017 9:56:27 GMT
Our son loves his Jack Daniel's, if we ever buy him a whisky then it will be a JD, he keeps it beside him if I am around and I can't get near it. Yeah, my son likes Jack too...has he tried Gentleman Jack and there's a single barrel Jack too...if you want to go silly, there's a Sinatra Jack that costs something over £100 a bottle... There are a few alternatives if he wants to try something a little different...Woodford Reserve is a nice one...it's worth experimenting... EDIT: Take a look at this...I wouldn't mind trying a few... coolmaterial.com/food-drink/the-bourbon-bucket-list-15-bourbons-you-need-to-try-at-least-once/This is where I miss working ratbag, I have been retired now for 3 years coming up but around Christmas/New Year time the bloody bottles I would get from contractors, company staff members inside our building, the bottles of whisky were everywhere with bottles of wine sitting in the kitchen unit. I love my whisky neat with maybe with a nob of ice now and then, it would last for ages!! nothing more relaxing sitting there at night time with a glass of whisky and just sipping away, that link made me thirsty looking at it lol, and knowing my son he has more than likely tried the brands you mentioned. The good thing at the moment is he is a manager in a Coop shop where he can get the drink on staff discount.  |
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Post by Bestie on Mar 22, 2017 10:01:58 GMT
Jack Daniel's isn't whisky.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2017 10:03:24 GMT
I can't drink it straight but i can drink it mostly straight. It's going down quite well with a little lemon lime and soda
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Post by CaajScot on Mar 22, 2017 10:04:17 GMT
Jack Daniel's isn't whisky. Won't argue with that, still, love my Grouse. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2017 10:06:09 GMT
What's the difference between scotch, whisky and bourbon? Is it just the malts?
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