I’m a big fan of whisky for special occasions. Both as presents to celebrate them (e.g. my 21 year old Springbank that was a present from my Mum when I graduated, aged 21, with a 2:1!) and to drink on the occasion (e.g. the SMWS 37 year old Glenfarclas I celebrated my engagement with).
The Glenfarclas was a present from my colleagues when I left my last job (before starting my own company, distilled). They had really paid attention when I talked about whisky!
Duncan has a spectacular 25 year old Bowmore that was a present from his family when he graduated, and one of my most special whiskies is the Port Ellen I got from my girlfriend for Christmas (one of the last bottles the distillery made before closing in the early 1980s).
I think whisky is great for special occasions both as a present and a celebration in itself. I’m already thinking about what whisky I’m going to have at my wedding even though it’s more than 18 months away. Suggestions (especially with the opportunity to sample them) gratefully received!
Whisky for your day-to-day occasions!
Having said all that, I realised today that I don’t currently really have any bog-standard whiskies for your average evening in… I’ve just finished eating a fantastic dinner of roast lamb (one of my all-time favourites) and now it’s time to settle down in front of a DVD with a wee dram. This evening I think I’m going to chill out with a 10 year old Springbank. I haven’t tried it yet (it was a birthday present) but I love the 21 year old – let’s hope the 10 year old doesn’t disappoint.
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