Thai Whisky vs Western whisky/whiskey

[newbee2022]

I have to buy some stuff for a birthday party. (Not mine, no greetings expected here)

Some friends told me they would find no significant difference in taste, especially to whiskey.

I never tried any of that.

So, I'm not an expert in this stuff.

 

[novacova]

I’m not a drinker, though I’m really sorry for those who drink that caustic urinal waste. Have some self respect and get some Johnny Walker or Bushmills 

[davb]

I tried some a few weekends ago for the first time and couldn't finish the cup. I found it very sweet and syrupy.

[Harrisfan]

18 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

I have to buy some stuff for a birthday party. (Not mine, no greetings expected here)

Some friends told me they would find no significant difference in taste, especially to whiskey.

I never tried any of that.

So, I'm not an expert in this stuff.

 

Sangsom is rum not whisky but nice. With coke they all taste fine.

 

 

[newbee2022]

14 minutes ago, novacova said:

I’m not a drinker, though I’m really sorry for those who drink that caustic urinal waste. Have some self respect and get some Johnny Walker or Bushmills 

Thanks

[newbee2022]

6 minutes ago, davb said:

I tried some a few weekends ago for the first time and couldn't finish the cup. I found it very sweet and syrupy.

Good to know 

[newbee2022]

1 minute ago, Harrisfan said:

Sangsom is rum not whisky but nice. With coke they all taste fine.

 

 

Real rum or a mix? Where to buy? Is it similar to brown Bacardi?

[zz4096]

30 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Real rum or a mix? Where to buy? Is it similar to brown Bacardi?

 

Don't listen to that cheapskate. Johnnie Walker Black Label. End of.

[Harrisfan]

30 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Real rum or a mix? Where to buy? Is it similar to brown Bacardi?

Brown rum tastes nice imo

Similar to caribean rum

 

[Harrisfan]

1 minute ago, zz4096 said:

 

Don't listen to that cheapskate. Johnnie Walker Black Label. End of.

Crap blended scotch. Buy single malt or dont bother. Blended scotch is inferior to rum or bourbon.

 

 

[Lahey]

47 minutes ago, davb said:

I tried some a few weekends ago for the first time and couldn't finish the cup. I found it very sweet and syrupy.

What was that brand, and did you take it with a mixer?  Sang Som, perhaps?

[quake]

1 hour ago, novacova said:

I’m not a drinker, though I’m really sorry for those who drink that caustic urinal waste. Have some self respect and get some Johnny Walker or Bushmills 

 

Nothing wrong with 100 pipers.

 

[madone]

1 hour ago, novacova said:

I’m not a drinker, though I’m really sorry for those who drink that caustic urinal waste. Have some self respect and get some Johnny Walker or Bushmills 

 

Not a drinker, then why pipe up to mention brand names?

[madone]

Just now, quake said:

 

Nothing wrong with 100 pipers.

 

especially compared to Johnny Red, which is essentially gasoline.

[madone]

15 minutes ago, zz4096 said:

 

Don't listen to that cheapskate. Johnnie Walker Black Label. End of.

Have another sip of marketing. 

[cjinchiangrai]

45 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Real rum or a mix? Where to buy? Is it similar to brown Bacardi?

Real rum, A good friend from Cuba loves Sang Som. I prefer Hong Thong, myself.

[quake]

Just now, madone said:

especially compared to Johnny Red, which is essentially gasoline.

 

The blue is ok.

But some people don't like the price tag.

[zz4096]

Just now, madone said:

Have another sip of marketing. 

 

Sure thing man.

[Lahey]

11 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Crap blended scotch. Buy single malt or dont bother. Blended scotch is inferior to rum or bourbon.

 

 

Yeah but you are American, right?

[cjinchiangrai]

14 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Crap blended scotch. Buy single malt or dont bother. Blended scotch is inferior to rum or bourbon.

And single malt tastes like an ashtray. It is too hot here for Scotch of any kind but up to you. Drink what you like and let others do the same.

[madone]

Just now, quake said:

 

The blue is ok.

But some people don't like the price tag.

It really isn't worth it for what you get. 

Black goes well with Coke and soda, which is how the locals drink it, but even that has gotten a bit silly price-wise.

 

[zz4096]

18 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Crap blended scotch. Buy single malt or dont bother. Blended scotch is inferior to rum or bourbon.

 

 

 

But it's what average Thais consider to be a top shelf whiskey, I don't think they care what it tastes like. You'd only buy  a single malt for someone really special and since the OP didn't bother to elaborate, I'm assuming the birthday boy or girl is an average Joe just like him.

[quake]

5 minutes ago, madone said:

It really isn't worth it for what you get. 
Black goes well with Coke and soda, which is how the locals drink it, but even that has gotten a bit silly price-wise.

 

Totally agree about price. 

Had a mate who used to bring me over a bottle of Scapa now and again from the uk.

Nectar.  Think  Scapa is  closed down now.

 

[flexomike]

1 hour ago, davb said:

I tried some a few weekends ago for the first time and couldn't finish the cup. I found it very sweet and syrupy.

What you had was probably rum

[JAG]

18 minutes ago, quake said:

 

Nothing wrong with 100 pipers.

 

As long as you aren't standing too close to them!

[newbee2022]

31 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Crap blended scotch. Buy single malt or dont bother. Blended scotch is inferior to rum or bourbon.

 

 

Thank you 

[proton]

20 minutes ago, quake said:

 

Nothing wrong with 100 pipers.

 

 

The 8 year single malt bend is better than the 10 year, gone up though 800+

[bkk6060]

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

have to buy some stuff for a birthday party. (Not mine, no greetings expected here)

You might as well bring rat poison. 

Several recent studies are proving how terrible any amount of alcohol (ethanol) is for the human body.

Just bring some water maybe impress them with Evian.

[davb]

12 minutes ago, zz4096 said:

 

I don't think they care what it tastes like.

 

I think this is true - the cultural palette just isn't here.

[proton]

Anyone tried John Paul, a real Indian, not just bottled there. I was sceptical, what a daft name for a start. Mate had some in the UK and I thought it was excellent

 

https://www.pauljohnwhisky.com/single-malt.php