The BBQ, beer, wine, whisky, cigars, excellent weather and good company thread

[Andres]

......ook Bessengenever?!? ;-))

daigaku

I prefer beer (I'm Belgian after all ).

More recently, I also learned to appreciate single malt whisky.

[daigaku]

Hi Andres

I prefer beer (I'm Belgian after all ).

More recently, I also learned to appreciate single malt whisky.

?!?How was that called?!? Becassine??? Tried that some 20 years ago - wasn´t too bad tasting, but gave headaches......

Which Single Malts do you prefer - the "turpentine" ones (like for example Laphroigh) or something smoother (like Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban)? I personally prefer the latter....

Jamas, daigaku

[Andres]

Hey daigaku,


Never heard of Becassine. But there are many smaller breweries, very local, perhaps it was one of those?

I still have a lot to discover in the world of whisky and I must say, so far, I love most of it. I think the best one I got so far, was a bottle of 18 year old Caol Ila my wife got me last year for my birthday. My "standard" whisky for the moment is Highland Park 12yrs; allthough I prefer the 16 yr old, but it's not so easy to find around here. I enjoyed the Ardbeg 10 yr, but didn't like it as much as the other ones I mentioned. I bought my father a 15 yr old Glenlivet bottle and I regretted giving it to him after I tasted a glas

It was in fact my father who introduced me to the world of whisky with Jameson (Irish whisky) and Glenfiddich.

[daigaku]

Hi Andres,

Yes, this Becassine stuff was from a small brewery from somewhere south Belgium, a friend had brought some along....

The Glenlivet is great. Quite neutral, not too sweet and not smoky at all - fine choice ;-)) but next time make this present to yourself!!

Sorry to say, but Glenfiddich contains sugar colour - and if you know whatfor to search in the taste you´ll recognize it....

Of the Irish stuff I only know good old Paddy - something to blow your head, but not for a nice evening to taste along with a good cigar ;-)))

Haven´t tried the Ardbeg yet, but will have a look for it - as well for the Highland Park, just to get to know them ;-))

So I wish you nice experiences for your tongue, whisky is really worth it!

greetings, daigaku

[Andres]

Ah yes, whisky along with a decent cigarillo... I never smoke inside the house, but when the weather allows it (unfortunately not often here in Belgium), I like enjoying cigarillo's and whisky during the evening outside. Just sitting there, watching the wind playing with the leaves, enjoying my drink and my smoke. Not thinking too much. It's so relaxing. A bit unhealthy, but then again, it's not like I do that every night (in my case, the bad weather here is probably a blessing for my health ).

[Zim]

Terrible heathen that I am, despite having tried a lot of whiskys my go to is often just Bushmills, although there are a few bourbons I really enjoy.

Whisky + Cigar + clear skies and a telescope = a wonderful evening.

[Jack50]

Johnnie Walker Black and a smooth cigar and yes outdoors! Only once a year for me (to have all 3 come together)! Otherwise gin and juice.