Does whiskey go off after its been open for a bit?

[flattythehurdler]

Reverts back to the opening post. Would it keep a year after being opened?
I had two drams when home. A Middleton worth 600 euro which the brother won in a raffle and opened into a decanter. Almost black. A dessert spoon would last you an hour. Lovely. Also a 1932 Madeira my brother bought for my dad (his birth year). It was nice, but not that nice. My 14 year old lass was having a dram with her grandad when I got in from the pub.

[glenshane]

@croppy_boy

Scotch is shite

A helluva generalisation. Paddy has a long way to go before he can match hamish for quality, variety and value.

[Jahan]

Usual Bank Holiday offer in Dunnes, Black Barrel 35 and Crested 25.

[Malarkey]

jamie heaslip

The classless Jamie Heaslip treating one of the world’s greatest whiskies like a Fat Slag from Viz.

[glenshane]

At least he didn’t make an Irish coffee with it (cc @Bandage)

[habanerocat]

The metallic ice was a nice touch.

[flattythehurdler]

Gold spot. Any good?
Been offered a bottle.

[glenshane]

Better than silver but not as good as platinum

[Malarkey]

@glenshane

At least he didn’t make an Irish coffee with it (cc @Bandage)

I hate Irish coffee, irrespective of what bit makes the Irish bit…

[Tierneevin1979]

It’s very nice, 51% but tastes stronger.

[Mac]

@flattythehurdler

Gold spot. Any good?
Been offered a bottle.

Take it and I’ll buy it off you for 60 quid

[habanerocat]

@flattythehurdler

Gold spot. Any good?
Been offered a bottle.

I’ll give you an even €50.

[Batigol]

Very nice yeah.

[flattythehurdler]

Been offered a bottle for 120. Think I’ll pass.

[Spidey]

[glenshane]

I’m sold

Peat Smoke – The Story of Irish Peated Single Malt Whisky

Ireland's most heavily peated Whisky - Waterford Whisky

[glenshane]

@HBV

@Malarkey im venturing slowly into scotch. Im good with jw black, a lovely entry level scotch. Pleasant.
Iv a bottle of Talisker10 for when i feel like being taken out the back of the bike shed to be given a good seeing to. The lovely antiseptic nose on it and the bit of peat. A fine nightcap whiskey.
Iv a Glenmorangie. Sweet. Fine but forgetable.
Where next. Medium peat medium smoke please.
Under 60e.

@Malarkey is a great lad, but he gave a poor enough answer here, it may well have been the catalyst for @hbv leaving the forum. Ardbeg anything was the obvious answer.

[Malarkey]

@glenshane

@HBV

@Malarkey im venturing slowly into scotch. Im good with jw black, a lovely entry level scotch. Pleasant.
Iv a bottle of Talisker10 for when i feel like being taken out the back of the bike shed to be given a good seeing to. The lovely antiseptic nose on it and the bit of peat. A fine nightcap whiskey.
Iv a Glenmorangie. Sweet. Fine but forgetable.
Where next. Medium peat medium smoke please.
Under 60e.

@Malarkey is a great lad, but he gave a poor enough answer here, it may well have been the catalyst for @hbv leaving the forum. Ardbeg anything was the obvious answer.

What did I say…? Am amazed if I did not mention Ardbeg…

[glenshane]

@Malarkey

No bother. Am a fan of Johnnie Walker Black myself. Great pub whisky. Flavourful but not too demanding and lovely with Guinness.

Glenmorangie can be quite bland – which is probably the attraction for some drinkers. Of the more recent stuff, I like the Quinta Ruban. The best Glenmorangie I ever drank was a gorgeous Fino-finished one released about 20 years ago.

Talisker was felt to have gone into a bit of a dip, the last ten years, with overall quality down – and I agreed with this assessment, with the whisky lacking its traditional savour any time I had it over the last six or so years. But I saw comment that the blip had been righted and drank some Talisker 10 recently in a pub. Lovely stuff – again.

Going on what you said, I would recommend Highland Park 12yo. One of the best distilleries but not too full on with peat and smoke. Excellent balance, which is what you seem to be after.

HP 12 is around the €50 mark in lots of places. But I see a place online where a bottle is apparently going for €33. If so, a terrific price:

https://xikixi.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/4954627/?mdlocation=12008&gclid=CjwKCAjw98rpBRAuEiwALmo-ygVqF0l-oX2wHJFU1fciPV-YBd-13IP6J-1Tstqy-lqSfaci20KNEBoCKc8QAvD_BwE

There is also €41 (under €49 with postage) available:

https://www.kwmwine.com/Mobile/en/Highland-Park-12-Year-Old-Orkney-Single-Malt-Scotch-Whisky-70cl/m-m-1370.aspx?PartnerID=11&gclid=CjwKCAjw98rpBRAuEiwALmo-yhBqF9-HOmygcVj0qIYMa7QUI5d1HqgHSS5lAxvoow-Vgxft4EQJLBoCI2QQAvD_BwE&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Ireland

Have a feeling you will really like this drop. But let me know honestly what you reckon. Would be curious to hear, either way.

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[Malarkey]

@glenshane

This is the offending post

Oh dear…