ralfy review 721 Extras - 1 Glass Flyte & Boisee
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- Опубліковано 8 кві 2018
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Now you can add 'Qualified Flyte Instructor' to your CV. Cheers Ralfy! ;D
The "one-glass flight." Absolutely brilliant, Ralfy! Thank you for the inspiration & the original concept brought to us by a true devotee of quality.
I know this is an older video but I've gone for the HB8 with the tiniest bit of Ardbeg 10 and water and by golly does it work. I knew Ardbeg was potent but I didn't realise quite how effective it is for adding that beautiful smokey bite with just a few drops. Magic!
My favourite blending experiments lately have been using some bracing, dry and intense Lot 40 Cask Strength Rye to beef up some light & sweet Canadian blends. Makes sense to me as that it what it was originally made for, to be the main flavouring component in blends.
When I saw that board I thought we were going to get a lecture on Brideshead Revisited and Only Fools And Horses - you never know what to expect from Ralfy!
Saltire Me Too!😂
Excellent video as always, very informative and entertaining
This steam coming out of Ralfy's mouth gives so much of an atmosphere! An atmosphere of a lonely Bothy, somewhere in the middle of the Irish Sea, where the magic happens.
Thanks Ralfy!
Ralfy, I have got to admit this was one of your best episodes I've ever seen.
I picked up a bottle of unpeated, 18yr Caol Ila this last weekend and I am tempted to blend it with my Macallan 12yr, Craggenmore 12 or Ardbeg 10 since the Caol Ila is cask strength.
elkhead01 I can't behave.. I am always blending.. Normally because I have Cheap whisky and a tiny bit of nice whisky...
I have made a concerted effort to get a number of decent malts and blends ....
Thanks to Ralfys help in buying cleverly
" Self generated experience of a one Flyte of Whisky". !!!!!!! My mind is racing !!! Can't wait to test this. I was given a seriously forgettable blend a while ago. Bland and un-noteworthy (Dimple) - but as a base for a Flyte - well now. I have a 12 year old Glenfiddich. A G &McP Caol Isla cask strength, an Adelphi Glen Old 14 year old cask strength, in fact I have 16 seriously good single malts at home. Never ever thought to do this. Oh - the possibilities!!! This IS exciting! Thanks again Ralfy. Ever the fount of knowledge.
Agree 100%. TV is not just rubbish, it's rubbish that costs you time and money AND it programs you.
yes since i stopped consuming 'news' i have noticed the frightening brainwashing effects it has on others
. . . very very true.
Indeed . . . programming !!
I had a small 40 year old Port..
I added a couple of drops to cheap Highland Whisky and it gave it a Port Cask flavour... In fact it was NiCER ..
Watching Ralfy TV until the Ralfy book comes out..... :-)>>>
This is really great stuff/recommendations. Don't be afraid of exploring the "dark side" of whisky tastings :)
i add a few drops of four roses small batch bourbon to the 8 year old aldi blended and its very nice.
I came across a 15-year old Drambuie (the one based on single malts) and not being into cocktails I like to add a drop of it to my dram of Ardbeg 10 or Laphroaig 10 for a touch of sweetness. Reminds me of Lagavulin :)
. . . great combo !
G'day from Vancouver Island. always informative enjoyable and original reviews! (I have not watched "TV" in a decade. I watch UA-cam mostly (your Brother) and other real life people.
Ralfy, yet again you bring to my attention a method i have yet to experiment with..I think i'll enjoy doing so.
But i have a question off topic......What happened to the dalek on your shelf ? He's been watching over you for quite some time now, i just noticed it's presence was lacking? Just curios.
. . . the dalek move position !
Just bought the Lidl oddity.
It is a Blended Malt... 42%, Bourbon Barrelled...oloroso Sherry Butts... AND Portuguese Tawny Port Pipe...
It has a different Brand Name to their usual Malts..
ABRACHAN .. same price .. £17.50 or £18.50
It's Fantastic...
Nicer than Aldis' Christmas Sherry Casked Highland...
I just hope it is a permanent thing...
Ah, it actually names the Distiller and Bottler.
Clydesdale Scotch Whisky Co.!
Glasgow
Hi Ralfy....will give this a go with what I currently have at home and see how I get on. This vlog made me wonder if you have ever talked about how to approach whisky festivals. I have been to tastings which have been fun but have not yet been to a festival as I would find it so difficult to know where to start. Apart from socialising and learning I would want to try as many malts that I would find difficult to get hold of normally as I can. Have you done a vlog on this? If not, any tips? Cheers
. . . I have talked about preparing and enjoying whisky festivals in previous reviews but don't remember which ones !
*MALT MENTION:*
Ralfy, I've just picked up a bottle of Shackleton Blended Malt Whisky and I enjoy it very much. The story behind it is very interesting. Sir Ernest Shackleton was an explorer from the early 1900s. He left a case of his personal whisky in Antarctica when he left after his expedition early 1900 circa. This case was recently discovered in a block of ice . 11 bottles total, intact and drinkable. This blend is a reproduction of that whisky. Classic Highland profile. Very reasonably priced at $31 U.S. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this blend!! Cheers!!
. . . a decent whisky with a proper historical legend !
Thanks Ralfy! One of the most imforative whisky class episode ever! I'm about to put my TV set for sale and use the TV shelf for storing more whisky ;) what about vintage Armagnacs ? Do they use colorants same as cognacs?
. . . as far as I am aware, yes, unfortunately !
that's a yes on armagnacs also :( to be fair, cognac and armagnac are darker due to virgin casks, so they use colorant to keep consistent color. still, a shame.
ralfydotcom that's too bad since I love vintage Armagnacs.. although I spoke with Laubade Armagnac producer and he assured me no colorants inside their vintages.
I was under the impression that the only place you're allowed to spill whisky besides your throat was on Mr. Paterson's carpet. In fact, I find it surprising there is still no sign of Dalmore- carpet matured whisky ...
Here we go then. My Flyte-in-a-glass.30 ml Dimple Haig 15 year old 40%abv. Left to sit for 15 minutes. Added
1 inch (of an eyedropper) Glenfiddich 12 year old 40%abv. Left to sit for 12 minutes.
Added 1/2 inch Adelphi Glen Ord Cask strength (57.2%abv) 12 year old. Left to sit for 12 minutes.
Finally, added 1 inch Gordon & MacPhail Caol Isla 12year old (46%abv). Left it to sit for another 12 minutes. OMG - what a surprise. Add a wee dash of water - 1 teaspoon only. Subtle peat, very sweet. Sherry was strong but faded over a half hour leaving a sweet sherries smoke with a distinctly floral finish. Exciting. Interesting. Almost seductive. I am definitely going to think about my next Flyte in a glass. I may try combos of three with idea if I get a really good blend I may bottle 3 thirds and leave for a while (not a new idea I know). Thanks again Ralfy.
. . . glad it worked for you.
Thanks . Yes it did. What really surprised me was how the Caol Isla made it sweeter and yet it is quite heated. Somehow the peat back off and sweetness emerged. Alchemy !!
Check your Tescos' Malt Mates!
I got a bottle of Jura Origin for £19.. (Scuffed boxes I think)
Wouldn't normally have bought it on paper but it has been a nice detour on my journey..
Ralfy, I've been enjoying a Blue Nectar "Extra Blend" tequila - a blend of reposado and extra anejo, young, fresh and vibrant + mature and substantial. I wonder if this is practiced in Scotch - blending to get the "best of both worlds", not to reduce price, etc. It wouldn't make sense to sell such a product on its age, it would be young. But it would be "extra" :-) Thoughts?
I stopped paying the TV licence 2 years ago. I know because I get sent a reminder at least once per month. ...Usually with my name in a RED outline.
Blank Steve, ah, yes, a TV license. I remember reading about those. isn't there also a radio license?
Alex K - I have an radio alarm clock that I am not allowed to listen to. If I paid the licence, it would no longer be aginst the rules and would not wake me. I'd have to ask for a refund. Therefore I save myself a lot of bother by never again paying the toff tax.
Oops. Re -reading my last comment I realised the spell check had altered what I wrote (lack of attention to detail?!).. So, that was of course Adelphi Glen Ord (not old). Thought I should point that out rather than create any confusion amongst other Malt-Mates.
Hey Ralfy . I am a big fan of yours and seller&advisor of alkohol in free duty shops. I lern from you actually. I have question - Cant find one of videos where you have showed Honey Drinks and Liqueurs from Poland. ??? There is more.. Please respond
. . . I have not reviwed any sweetened and flavoured whisky reviews yet, I tend to avoid honey-flavour alcohols.
Oh no Ralfy ;/ Preety shame. Hope you will look it personally before any video. Telling you , wont regret :) Cheers
And its not a whisky !!!
So you're telling me you've not watched some of the brilliant TV series available? Breaking Bad, Game Of Thrones, The Punisher?
. . . none !
ralfydotcom well I would highly recommend the above series. They break the boundaries of what t.v. is. Cinematic, thought provoking, stellar acting and cast and excellent production values.
seeing as we are offering opinion as fact.. here's mine - every single one - utter drivel. Ralfy is right.. you are wrong.. TV is devoid of soul, integrity and merit. Suck it up!
pewpie99 Awww, c’mon. You’ve never watched a TV show as good as any that Joe has stated above and though, “wow, that was amazing.” - TV isn’t all brain dead Z list celebrities, a lot of is very in depth and analytical depictions of amazing story telling. True Detective, Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Ray Donovan - I’ll admit that there’s a lot of shit on TV but there are some stunning gems to be found that are as enthralling as some of the greatest books written and films produced.
from my research armagnacs are also allowed to use e150a. Shame.
We spilled Whisky at my Wife's Grandfathers Funeral into his Grave before they threw the soil!
Is there an "accent grave over the e," like Egbert Sousé?
. . .yes, I forgot it !
You know of "The Bank Dick"? Accent grave over the "e". ua-cam.com/video/8d8V7vMPHLc/v-deo.html
Did someone get my reference?
Al, I never thought I would be able to use "accent grave over the e," though it is a brilliant bit.
it is an accent aigu (accute accent) over the e (= é) not an accent grave (= è)
Didn’t you just contaminated three bottles of single malt by utilizing a used straw?
Liked this extras never the less, you master of malt magnificence!
. . . yes I did, but not that much !
Nah, he likely improved each bottle (but not that much ;-)
Yes but can you get a Flyte of Haggis?
Only during the annual Haggis round-up !!
Judgy Ralfy Review 721 extras: in this review, Ralfy looks down upon people for watching TV, without any substantial reasoning or sources.
Just want to add a malt mention: " Hello you malty menehune" (men-uh-who-knee.. mythical Hawaiian dwarves).
. . . now on the M-mention List, thanks !
Thank Heavens !! I thought it was going to be similar to Humuhumunukunukuapua’a (who-moo-who-moo-noo-koo-noo-koo-ah-pooah-ah) Official Fish of the State of Hawaii, the reef trigger fish.
I wonder why you used a feminine spelling for boise. Anyway, I wish they didn't add stuff to cognac and scotch.
I also think declaring all TV "rubbish" is rubbish itself. I know you were just quoting the opinion of others since you don't watch TV, but still...... Most is, however, I will agree with that.
'Most' is fodder, there are some well done documentaries and nature shows. My better-half and I do enjoy Gardeners' World and Beechgrove Garden as well.
because usually we'd say "une note boisée"
Highland black is worth about 2 quid.
£12.99
Subtract 20% VAT: £10.83
Subtract UK duty (£8.04): £2.79
Bottle, label, transportation (£1?): £1.79
Not much room left for a quality product.
I've not tasted it but I would never buy spirits so cheap.
its boisé, not boisée (feminine), only one "e"
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