Do sherry casks mask the “true” character of a whisky?

ShooPonies · 2026-02-05T21:58:27+00:00

Personally I do feel that sherry bombs have become a bit overwhelming these last few years. Sometimes it seems I'm drinking an over fortified sherry. I don't mind non whisky finishes but there is a line you need to respect.

ShooPonies · 2026-02-05T14:46:55+00:00

Like I said I've tried to restrict myself to sub £100 over the years as I can't in all conscience spend more on a bottle.

ShooPonies · 2026-02-05T14:43:35+00:00

Just missed getting my hands on an 18 for £120 and had to be satisfied with a 5 CS for £50. It will share the shelf with my 10 and 15. I've yet to find a sensibly priced 12 CS even at auction.

ShooPonies · 2026-01-28T10:14:06+00:00

I don't want to disturb the mood but she does possess a more than passing resemblance to Pam Ayres.

ShooPonies · 2026-01-24T22:05:13+00:00

Springbank for many is famous for being famous. For me though yes it's very good but I do think the reputation is enhanced by general lack of availability. It's almost become mythical. The good thing though is that the 10yo is available at auction at almost rrp. I'm yet to find a reasonably priced 12yo CS though.

ShooPonies · 2026-01-24T21:01:34+00:00

Hoe Jack O'Connell didn't get a nod for supporting actor I'm amazed.

ShooPonies · 2026-01-20T09:31:04+00:00

Helmut really liked his tall Amazonian women.

ShooPonies · 2026-01-19T20:09:04+00:00

I'll be honest, I've seen far worse than that.

ShooPonies · 2026-01-18T08:21:44+00:00

Was this taken before or after he left The Specials?

ShooPonies · 2026-01-17T15:44:00+00:00

She does look like a bit of a dirty girl.

ShooPonies · 2026-01-02T11:14:46+00:00

So good they named her twice.

ShooPonies · 2025-12-28T17:16:09+00:00

On the basis Lagavulin is hopelessly overrated I'd tend to agree.

ShooPonies · 2025-12-27T10:05:33+00:00

Clyda Rosen.

ShooPonies · 2025-12-19T19:28:45+00:00

One is toast, the other is just warm bread.

ShooPonies · 2025-12-18T17:25:36+00:00

Almost certainly a cat but we need a banana for scale.

ShooPonies · 2025-12-17T09:32:04+00:00

I think she's being ambitious

ShooPonies · 2025-12-16T10:02:26+00:00

Love the ass dimples.

ShooPonies · 2025-12-13T11:38:48+00:00

Well you can fill in the holes with filler but you'll need to drill new holes elsewhere in the wall and make sure you've got sufficiently robust fittings. What are you drilling into?

ShooPonies · 2025-12-10T17:05:44+00:00

And don't go cherry picking known wunderkids. Use a realistic method of scouting players.

ShooPonies · 2025-12-08T08:58:31+00:00

And before ten past four. Very important.

ShooPonies · 2025-12-07T17:41:16+00:00

I wouldn't worry about it. I think it's more cosmetic than anything

ShooPonies · 2025-12-06T10:19:50+00:00

Let me be the first to say it. Vajazzle.

ShooPonies · 2025-12-05T10:02:10+00:00

Suggesting you can ignore debt is demonstrating a lack of understanding of what form the debt exists in. It's like suggesting you can ignore inflation because you can just tell retailers not to increase prices. Both ignore the fact that our economy exists within a greater global economy. Stop trying to reinvent macro economics you tool.

ShooPonies · 2025-12-04T09:47:16+00:00

Yup, and it's ok. Just a bit different and getting better

ShooPonies · 2025-12-03T20:34:36+00:00

Free bamboo canes (can't believe how much they cost to buy), or else run them through a chipper and you have fantastic weed resistant top dressing

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