Always baffles me on a whisky deal when someone throws JD into the discussion.

JD is absolutely not on the same spectrum as a proper Whisky nor Whiskey.

Im not playing down peoples enjoyment of it. You like what you like, but JD is a mixer drink and by that i mean its improved (or made bearable) by putting coke in it. A decent Whisk(e)y can stand on its own.

got a bottle the other week to join my whisky cabinet (I think I'm turning into one of 'those' people) its a very easy drinker, smooth and sweet, a nice juxtaposition from my mainly peaty/smokey Islay selection

Great - glad it was useful. Don't get me wrong, some No age statement malts are very good, but some not so hot (just like the ones with ages). Quite often consumer choice is driven by price or with age statements that the bigger the number - the 'better' the whisky.

Quite often no age statement comes about due to liquid shortage as a result of unprecedented popularity(distillers have to predict global demand 10-15 years out!) and can't always get it right. I

Unfortunately a bit of trial and error to sort the good from the not so good. But with all things whisky - taste is a very personal and subjective sense.

Happy experimenting!

How can whisky be boring? :wink: Actually, your post was pretty useful, made clear my misgivings on the No Age Statement whiskies, I won't be so sceptical if I see them on offer now! :wink:

No age statement doesn't necessarily mean it is bad. A single malt is the product of one distillery and may contain a variety of different ages of malt from that single distillery. Often a young malt is used to bring up a bit of spice and youthful sparkle. As an example Jura Superstion has a variety of Jura distillery malts up to 21yo, but a particularly peaty and spicy youthful malt is used in the mix. The age statement refers to the minimum age of any of the Malts, but all must be a minimum of 3 years aged in wood to be scotch. But if the very youngest malt was say 5 years old you'd be put off - so you end up with a no-age statement. Doesn't necessarily make it any worse than an age statement product. The youthful spirit is usually there for it's qualities to add to the older ones and compliment them and add complexity and flavour.
Hope my whisky bore chat is useful!

Thats what the internets for mate :P

Ok, maybe a stupid question, but I'll ask it anyway. I've got £9 of Tesco vouchers. Can I use their clubcard boost scheme and get this for £2?

Absolutely! Worth a try though if it's on the sweeter, smoother end of the spectrum! As long as they don't taste like a house fire (there's a market for those whiskies though, I'm sure!) I'll probably like it!

I'm assuming all these No Age Statement whiskies are hitting the bare minimum to be called single malts (3 years)? I'm guessing they think not having an age is more marketable than just stating 3 years?

Just starting to dabble with single malts, did a few distillery tours last month for my birthday so I'm interested as to whether is this smoky, peaty or quite smooth? My favourite styles I had tried were the milder, smoother types, usually the ones I enjoyed the most had been matured in sherry casks and had a sweeter taste. My least favourite was a Lagavulin which tasted purely of smoke! But I had another much more mildly smoked one, Tomatin's CÙ BÒCAN and enjoyed that...

Any ideas where this falls?

Auchentoshan is up the road from me, still haven't got around to visiting it after living in Glasgow for over a decade!

I reckon a Balvenie Doublewood might be a good fit for you as well. Also Dalwhinnie 15 or even a Bunnahabhain 12. (pronounced boon a hav in).
Best bet is to get into a bar with a decent selection and find one to try. Risk £4-£5 as opposed to £20-40 on a full bottle.
As a starter I'd steer away from the Islands unless you like a smoky flavour. Aunchentoshan, Balvenie Dblwood, Jura 10Yo (or even better 16YO) or the Dalwhinnnie all good places to start and find what you like.
A decent whisky bar should talk you round them and even get a sniff before you try! Malt is quite different to the Bourbons though, not nearly so sweet.

I'd always reccomend you add just a splash of water though to really open up those flavours and aromas and kill the initial alcohol hit from any 40% or 40%+ spirit.

Superb value. Picked mine up today in Widnes (passing through - I don't live there, good heavens!). Still priced up at £31 fortunately for me, so no one had bought any.

Ye I'm unsure on what to try, always had JD and Jim beam Devils cut I got a taste for and now Bulleit is a nice bourbon (I think it's a bourbon) and want to try others.

as a lowland malt this has a lighter profile taste profile than most. The American oak gives a subtle sweetness - nothing like your JD though.

My favourite auchentoshan was a triple wood from a few years ago - great drop.

As an entry into malt I'd recommend giving it a bash or even Jura 10yo another real easy opener.

Not any of note. Keeping the peepers pealed.
Crown Royal I got via an American Military friend on base. Not seen it here often.

Thanks just been to get one. Great price...don't think it's ever been this cheap! Present for the husband...working outdoors in this weather :smiley:

I feel like I shouldn't get this after grabbing 3 single malts in the Amazon's lightning deals last night.

But it's nearly Christmas, so I'll make an exception. :smiley:

My mistake, you learn something new everyday.

I like JD neat. I like Glenmorangie neat. I like Crown Royal neat too. And Monkey Shoulder

There's no accounting for taste.

Helpful!

Good whisky, we'll worth it at this price.

lovely whisky, well worth £20. i'm running low, may stock up for christmas.

This is a nice whiskey, bought a bottle when Tesco had it on offer a few months back. Lovely smooth, peaty taste.

JD is NOT a bourbon.

If you're going to nitpick then it's actually a Tennessee whiskey.

The Ardmore Select is also around at the moment for £20 (again a fair price)

Worth trying if new to Scotch but wanting to dabble in a peaty taste without over-doing it.

JD is not even a scotch, it's a bourbon, and if you've ever tasted a high end Johnnie Walker you certainly won't be adding a mixer.

Anyone know how old this is?

Grouse is a blended but is apparently a blend of two of the more smoother malts. GlnFd and something else i believe.

Grouse is perfectly drinkable as it is... I know because im supping it now after polishing off my bottle of Glenlivet reserve.

Grouse is really good. Another excellent blended was Stuarts cream of the barley which ive nit seen around for a while. Ive never tried Auchentoshan but i hear good things.

Description. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Auchentoshan-American-Oak-Whiskey-70/dp/B00IOBU6HE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447888681&sr=8-1&keywords=auchentoshan+american+oak

Always baffles me on a whisky deal when someone throws JD into the discussion.

JD is absolutely not on the same spectrum as a proper Whisky nor Whiskey.

Im not playing down peoples enjoyment of it. You like what you like, but JD is a mixer drink and by that i mean its improved (or made bearable) by putting coke in it. A decent Whisk(e)y can stand on its own.

According to Amazon it's a Silver medal 2015 winner. International wine & spirits comp'.

Nice whisky - a real easy drinker. Great price

Really pleasant smooth drink due to the triple distilling. Only malt that is I believe.

Oh and this is Whisky not Whiskey :stuck_out_tongue:

P.a, don't buy this if you're mixing it with panda pops :smirk:

JD is **** in comparison.

thanks for posting. just ordered, another Xmas pressure sorted :smile:

Pretty sure alcohol is not included in the club card boost promo.

Just consulted my father in law (who really knows his whisky) and he says this one is excellent.

One of my father in laws' favourite. Good price

Nice Whisky, I like the Three Wood version also. Did the distillery tour, just on outskirts of Glasgow, a few years back and can thoroughly recommend.