Newcastle and Johnnie Walker

**Father Bill** · 4th January 14, 05:58 AM

I favour a Newcastle, but JW is never my tipple.

**ASinclair** · 4th January 14, 10:38 AM

Congratulations on your decision to go back to school and good luck! I've never had Newcastle and was always a Dewar's drinker before I discovered the miracle of single malt.

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**English Bloke** · 5th January 14, 01:08 AM

Newkie Brown (or "dog" as it's known in the Toon) ... Yum yum!!

**Jock Scot** · 5th January 14, 01:52 AM

I am not really a beer drinker, but a Newcastle Brown shandy does go down well on a hot day, as to Johny Walker, humm well. we don't see much of it over here these days-------------thank goodness!

**Phil** · 5th January 14, 04:59 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

as to Johny Walker, humm well. we don't see much of it over here these days-------------thank goodness!

Yes, interesting one that. Whenever in Madeira Vat69 is very much in evidence there but not seen here. Obviously some brands mostly go for export. By the way I posted elsewhere - Aldi are selling a 24 year old Speyside malt for £34.99. Well worth a purchase if any still left!

**Nathan** · 5th January 14, 07:27 AM

While I greatly prefer single malt, (I currently have bottles of Laphroiag, Bowmore, Dun Bheagan and Edra Dour on the go) I like to keep a blend on hand for those rare nights when I might want to have more than one or two drams. Especially when entertaining someone who isn't a real aficionado, I switch to a more affordable blended whisky or to MacClelland's or Glen Parker or some such non aged single malt. My taste buds get far less particular after a few.

When I am going to drink a blend, I find the Johnny Walker line and Chivas to be quite acceptable. Though far from complex, they're certainly drinkable.

**TheOfficialBren** · 5th January 14, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Nathan

While I greatly prefer single malt, (I currently have bottles of Laphroiag, Bowmore, Dun Bheagan and Edra Dour on the go) I like to keep a blend on hand for those rare nights when I might want to have more than one or two drams. Especially when entertaining someone who isn't a real aficionado, I switch to a more affordable blended whisky or to MacClelland's or Glen Parker or some such non aged single malt. My taste buds get far less particular after a few.

When I am going to drink a blend, I find the Johnny Walker line and Chivas to be quite acceptable. Though far from complex, they're certainly drinkable.

Bingo! I am admittedly far from a connoisseur but that is my attitude as well. Blends have their place. So do single malts.

Scotch is a bit of a rarity and seldom do any bartenders around here know anything about it.

I was at a small, tucked away place the other night watching a friend play some music. This is how small the place is: no draught. If they have no beer tap then don't expect fancy schmancy booze, either. The JW WAS the good stuff there ( I looked carefully).

Please educate me, though. Why the overwhelmingly negative react on to JW? What are some good labels for the beginner and how should I learn to develop my palate? Thanks.

Newcastle beats Corona any day for any reason.