Jonners Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 What should they call this new whisky they're making in Unst? I thought 'Thule' was quite good - but maybe it's too obvious? I mean, Orkney has Highland Park which I think is a distinctly average name that you think is good because the product is actually good. Having said that, I think whisky drinkers would be put off by a name that is too glam because that's not what whisky is about. Whisky is for the older drinker who wants to sit on a chair, look at a sunset and ponder. The name should be slightly craggy - just like your average whisky drinker! I think this could easily turn into an online poll. If it doesn't get called 'Thule' then my money is on 'Muckle Flugga'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trout Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Personally I reckon the name "flange" would fit the bill! On a serious note: How about Ollick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 ^ Ollick indeed. I think "Toon Hall Clock" has a bit of a ring to it. Or "Simmer Doon" Sorry, but seriously, viking names for ale is ok, but a definite no-no for whisky, it's a highland beverage after all. Ha ha, i've got it, how about Sooth Mooth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanchief Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 Any whisky drinker would tell you that "Smoothe Mouth" is a better name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 It's definitely better than my effort anyway clanchief, How about a 'peat' related theme, you canna beat a peaty malt, how about Skyumpie, isn't that the name of the soft brown peats you leave in the 'grav' because they don't burn........ Off to check in Shetland Dictionary...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooks Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 On a serious note: How about Ollick? Surely it would need to be 'Alco Ollick'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFly Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 It's definitely better than my effort anyway clanchief, How about a 'peat' related theme, you canna beat a peaty malt, how about Skyumpie, isn't that the name of the soft brown peats you leave in the 'grav' because they don't burn........ Off to check in Shetland Dictionary...... Or make sure it's really burning and call it "Blue Clod". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny_knobsville Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 See that whisky man, its pure NUTS by the way.....it'll pure STUN yae if yae get ma drift man. Bottle o' buckie every time and a Lambrini for Chantelle. Pure does the business by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pert Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 What about 'Dying Island' ? That's got a nice romantic ring to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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