I've decided that I will grit my teeth and finish the dreadful tar-flavoured bottle of Single Malt that I bought about a year ago. There's not a lot left, but in my constant battle against waste, I see it as my duty to finish it, and not use it as drain cleaner.
My daughter-in-Law, Suzie, was here the other evening and I asked her to taste it. She was as shocked as I was that such things were actually on sale; and at a serious price.
Anyway, I'm holding my nose and having a few sips every evening before bed. I'm treating it as medicine, although I have no idea what ailment it could possibly treat.
I've decided NOT to buy my annual bottle of Single Malt this winter, instead I've bought myself a bottle of Rum, a bottle of Tawny Port, and a bottle of Amontillado Sherry; none of which has yet been broached.
The Aerstone Single Malt hasn't improved over the past few months, it still tastes of tar. However, I'm determined not to tip it down the sink, and will endure the pain. It should be all gone well before Christmas.
I just googled a review of this whisky and see it goes well with dark chocolate. https://www.lifeofandra.com/post/aerstone-land-cask-10-whisky-review
ReplyDeleteDark Chocolate might hide some of the tar flavour; but not all of it!!!
DeleteLooks awful from label. I shall buy a bottle of whisky, a bottle of Harvey's Bristol Cream and some Bailey's for my husband. Just finishing off the Grant's .Lasts ages cos I only use a capful in my tea or coffee. Something my dad got me used to.
ReplyDeleteI'm not really a drinker of spirits, in Winter I like a wee dram of single malt before bed. I treat it as medicine.
DeleteThats the sort of thing I would usually pour over the Christmas cake but by the sounds of it that is not such a great idea. You'd ruin the darn cake.
ReplyDeleteI wish we could get sherry here. You probably can in Athens but it wouldn't be worth the price.
No, it would certainly ruin the cake, or anything else it came into contact with. It really is awful.
DeleteSo, no good for high blood pressure then?
ReplyDeleteThe worst thing for my blood pressure was paying about £25 for the bottle last Winter.
DeleteA hot Toddy with lots of sugar would make it more palatable. Give me Dalwhinnie any time.
ReplyDeleteI've had lots of lovely single malts over the years, this was the first really bad one; stay well clear.
DeleteI think it being distasteful has been a blessing in disguise as you now have three bottles instead of one 🤣. XXXX
ReplyDeleteI also have an unopened bottle of Armagnac which is waiting for Lady M's mince pies.
DeleteIt might work well as a cleaning fluid for tarnished silver or gold jewelry. Try soaking some old rings and chains to see if it brings back the sparkle.
ReplyDeleteThey might dissolve!!!
DeleteBuy yourself a bottle of Stone's Ginger Wine and make yourself a "whisky mac"... at the very least it will camouflage the "tar" taste you talk about.
ReplyDeletePersonally I like Aerstone Land Cask.... but do not rate their Sea Cask.....
All tastes differ and usually there is something drinkably pleasant in the whisky line....
A lot of people rave about the Orcadian "Highland Park".... which I don't.... can't stand it! Far too sweet a taste and too sherried for me... similar to Old Pultney for a sweeter finish but without tasting of a well known "English" sherry. I quite like Old Pultney from Wick in Caithness.... but the Islay malts and Talisker from Skye are my favourite range of flavours, along with the Penderyn range of Welsh whiskies.
I have a bottle of Stone's in France, but not here. All the Islay malts I've had have been superb. I've learnt my lesson.
DeleteThis is the description from The House of Malt: 'Earthy peat smoke and vanilla pod, with a briney note, black pepper, smoked meats and burnt rubber, with just a touch of fresh fruity sweetness.' I'm guessing your batch got a bit too much burnt rubber!
ReplyDeleteYes, I think 'burnt rubber' and 'tar' have similar flavours. Neither appeal.
DeleteSave a drop, just in case you do get a blocked drain. If it works well, you'll wish you hadn't drunk it!
ReplyDeleteGood thinking. Dyno Rod recently failed to unblock our outdoor loo, maybe the Aerstone would do a better job.
DeleteI agree with The Predator at The Forge ( Le Pré de la Forge). Why not adulterate the nasty whisky with some Stone's Ginger Wine or even lemondade?
ReplyDeleteI'm a masochist. I enjoy the pain.
DeleteSad when whisky disappoints, have you tried the Breton whisky?
ReplyDeleteNo, but I have had some Japanese whisky, which was very good.
DeleteIt would be down the sink by now, life is too short to eat and drink stuff you don't like.
ReplyDeleteIt goes against the grain to waste it. I shall do my duty to the Scottish Whisky industry, and drink it.
DeleteMaybe you should contact the company and leave what is left in the bottle for them to test!
ReplyDeleteI did consider writing to them to ask if 'tar' was a part of it's special flavour. But I thought better of it.
DeleteWhy punish yourself drinking that vile Malt?
ReplyDeleteSuzie will be less likely to taste test for you in the future!
Would adding the malt to a beef stew be an option or would everybody just think you have lost your touch for preparing great meals?
Ha ha; you are so right. It really is awful, but I refuse to waste the good money I spent on it. Just call me 'Scrooge'.
DeleteI dislike all scotch whisky I have tasted, give me some Canadian rye anytime. A Rye Mac is a wonderful thing -equal parts rye and ginger wine. I can also recommend a Perfect Manhattan (2 parts rye, 1 part red vermouth and one scant part dry vermouth, a dash of bitters, garnished with a couple of Luxardo cherries)
ReplyDeleteEverything is a question of taste. I cannot stand 'Bread and Butter Pudding', but others rave about it. There's not much I don't like.
DeleteAm with you on Bread and Butter Pudding. I can eat it, but would prefer not to!
DeleteI'm afraid that even the smell of it makes me want to vomit; yet all the components are things that I like.
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