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Комментарии • 34

  • @agrainofmalt
    @agrainofmalt 5 лет назад +5

    Recently tried the whole range... loved them all, but this one given a little breathing time was just superb.

    • @NoNonsenseWhisky
      @NoNonsenseWhisky  5 лет назад +1

      Definitely needs a little be air to give it its full flavour. Top dram

  • @TheLastDrop
    @TheLastDrop 5 лет назад +6

    Hands down one of my favourite whiskies! Really worth trying. Just got the cask strength too. (Although rare now I think)
    Hmmmmm t-shirt looks familiar 😂
    Great review!

  • @thewhiskyfriend
    @thewhiskyfriend 5 лет назад +3

    Not tried oyster or island need to look it out and give it a go...great job fella...

  • @WhiskyShared
    @WhiskyShared 5 лет назад +3

    I got to try this recently at the Summerton Whisky Festival. I liked it. Interesting that the oyster reference put people off it.

    • @NoNonsenseWhisky
      @NoNonsenseWhisky  5 лет назад

      That’s the official line anyway. It’ll upset the hardcore folk I should imagine

  • @Cypeq
    @Cypeq 5 лет назад +2

    This one is up my alley, I love a nice briny maritime malt, It better be light in color, too much wood is doing this style disservice. Gotta try it some time,
    There's an outstanding 5yo blend by springbank (seems like they can't do wrong) capbeltown loch, heartily recommended for anyone loving the style.

    • @NoNonsenseWhisky
      @NoNonsenseWhisky  5 лет назад +1

      I got a few samples of Campbeltown loch in subscription box recently and didn't know what that was (usually research before filming) so that's some good info cheers!

    • @Cypeq
      @Cypeq 5 лет назад +1

      @@NoNonsenseWhisky no worries, for me that is something rather great for what it is, a young blended whisky. Stands out in a crowd.

  • @NewDramDrinker
    @NewDramDrinker 5 лет назад +2

    Not tried this one yet but it has been recommended to me a few times👍 great review again Vin 🙏

    • @NoNonsenseWhisky
      @NoNonsenseWhisky  5 лет назад

      Well worth a shot. Might even ease the Mrs into peat

  • @foodquig
    @foodquig 5 лет назад +2

    Rock Oyster, Rock Island... Something about the phrase, "The world is your island," doesn't really work for me. Either way, it's a very good whisky just like all the other Douglas Laing blended malts that I have tried... I had a sherry cask version of it a couple of years back that was excellent!

    • @NoNonsenseWhisky
      @NoNonsenseWhisky  5 лет назад +1

      There's been complaints for sure, but in a few years no one will care

  • @999YCM
    @999YCM 5 лет назад +2

    The Rock Oyster 18, let me say, was one of the finest whiskies I have ever tasted.
    Both that and the Beastie 18 clearly have a great amount of older stock in them too. Tremendous bottlings.

    • @NoNonsenseWhisky
      @NoNonsenseWhisky  5 лет назад

      Annoyingly I was just about to cover the RO18. Seems kinda pointless now it's been rebranded

    • @999YCM
      @999YCM 5 лет назад +2

      This whole Regional Malts NAS series is no more than 5 - 4 years old in my opinion.
      They just nose and taste very very young to me. The clay note there in the ROy, for example. Well.

    • @NoNonsenseWhisky
      @NoNonsenseWhisky  5 лет назад

      I think you're probably right. I'm sure DL would even tell me if I asked but I don't think it matters in this case. Only really the Epicurean that tastes TOO young

    • @999YCM
      @999YCM 5 лет назад +2

      @@NoNonsenseWhisky Nah .. people can still get a bottle I think. And if they put together another ROy/RIslnd 18, it'll likely be the same blend as before. If for no other reason than to get people hyped up for Douglas Laing and independent bottle companies I say review it!

    • @NoNonsenseWhisky
      @NoNonsenseWhisky  5 лет назад +2

      🤔maybe I will! It’s a quality drop and would be a shame not to have it on the channel

  • @macallanfinerare2552
    @macallanfinerare2552 5 лет назад +3

    How about some LED lights Vin? Would keep you cool!😜😁

    • @NoNonsenseWhisky
      @NoNonsenseWhisky  5 лет назад +1

      I actually think it my laptop that’s kicking out the worst of it 😂 last week I measured it at 60 degrees!

    • @macallanfinerare2552
      @macallanfinerare2552 5 лет назад +1

      @@NoNonsenseWhisky60 degrees? Wow! This is roughly what the weather in Frankfurt feels like at the moment!

    • @NoNonsenseWhisky
      @NoNonsenseWhisky  5 лет назад

      There's definitely something wrong with it! Already specing up a new one

  • @ThePartySourceReviews
    @ThePartySourceReviews 5 лет назад +2

    I love their Big Peat!

  • @matyasnemcsik8422
    @matyasnemcsik8422 3 года назад +3

    Could you recommend to me a similar taste profile like this strong maritime character? :)

    • @NoNonsenseWhisky
      @NoNonsenseWhisky  3 года назад +2

      When I'm after that briney vibe I always reach for a Talisker or an Old Pulteney

    • @matyasnemcsik8422
      @matyasnemcsik8422 3 года назад +1

      @@NoNonsenseWhisky Thank you for your fast answer! I have tried OP Huddart but that was terrible taste for me. Talisker Skye also terrible, Talisker 10 was good, but chill filtered and Added coloring. Maybe any other options ? :)

  • @kittleycatty7497
    @kittleycatty7497 5 лет назад +1

    Where do you get you're whiskey collection lol send me a few drams I can't find a decent Glen carren either

    • @NoNonsenseWhisky
      @NoNonsenseWhisky  5 лет назад

      I buy most of it myself. A lot comes from a sample subscription I have and the rest from sample swaps with friends. The odd one, like this, might come from the supplier themselves

  • @raycroal
    @raycroal Год назад

    i bought it didnt like it, infact it is the only whisky i have ever had to put water in, the first taste i got was of a cheap spirit, it was bitter,strong ,over powering and unpleasant once that shock passes you do get some complex flavours but not worth the harsh first taste. i only paid 22 pounds for it and felt it wasn't worth it.

  • @tonymultani
    @tonymultani 3 года назад +1

    I hate it , it tasted like wood 🪵😂