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So I've been trying to get into Whisky lately. I've never really been that into it as I've only ever had cheap and burning and turned my nose up at the price for higher priced ones, and just preferred wine anyway. But I really want to give it a shot to appreciate it a bit more. I was gifted a whisky tasting session with my brother lately which was really fun, at a local little whisky bar here in Melbourne, Australia and it was really informative. Great session, lots of info, etc. I really wasn't a big fan of the punch you in the face ones with a huge flavour, and despite me generally liking smoked foods and other things I wasn't a fan of the more peaty irish drinks we sampled, but I didn't mind a local whisky called Starwood and also a Scottish one, Macallan, I didn't write which one but they mentioned that we specifically were having one that was aged in ex Sherry barrels which makes a lot of difference. We then sampled the sherry was well which wasn't bad. Basically I think I went a bit for the smoother, more mild whiskys. Any Aussies/Melbournians know of any good leaping off points based on that info, or is that not enough? I don't mind spending a bit of money but I also don't want to drop $150AUD on a bottle to then drink and go "ugh"
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May 28, 2017 01:46
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I am not prejudiced towards any region! All I know is that I hate Jim Beam or Jack Daniels when I've just had their stock standard bottles. And the super smoky/peaty character I wasn't a fan of. I'd be lying if I didn't want to find some Australian ones I liked as I'm from Melbourne but that's more of a silly bias than anything. I might look for that A'Bunadh Aberlour bottle as my local looks like they have it in stock. I know this sounds ridiculous, but what is the best / commonly accepted way to drink your whisky? Like I know I'm not going to pour a huge tumbler full of it, I have a couple of small whisky glasses I got as a gift way back when. Just a bit of a pour for a few sips? If I feel like watering it down a bit just drop a single ice cube in? Or pour a tiny bit of water in? You don't really drink it with a meal either do you? I've heard chocolate or cheese is good with it? I know I'm overthinking it but just want to avoid being an idiot and like pouring out a glass, hating it as I'm eating it with a meal which messes with the flavour and giving myself no chance to enjoy it.
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May 28, 2017 03:24
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rohan posted:Which whisky bar? Whiskey and Alement on Russell st in the CBD. It was a really nice little venue. I might check out this northcote one, I live out just past Doncaster so nowhere near me will do but many of my friends/colleagues live near northcote so an easy excuse 
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Jun 2, 2017 14:46
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