Whisk(e)y Lovers thread(II)

[Mr Smooth]

Glengoyne 18 for R1589 at Takealot. Absolute steal at that price.

Thanks, just purchased one now.

 

[Messugga]

Then this arrived today...thanks to the mule @Messugga

Latest Octomore 10yo...

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So what's your verdict?

 

[TheMightyQuin]

So what's your verdict?

Not opening it now. Taking it overseas with me in a month.

 

[WholesomeGuy]

Funny these were from Checkers Sun Valley

Damm Son. That's my hood. Did you leave any for the rest of us in the Valley?

 

[ands45]

Damm Son. That's my hood. Did you leave any for the rest of us in the Valley?

Apologies, was only the 2 there

 

[BartSimpson]

Received from the UK today. Looks interesting.

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Looked at those since launch - never pulled the trigger - keen to hear your thoughts when you crack it.

 

[BartSimpson]

Damm Son. That's my hood. Did you leave any for the rest of us in the Valley?

Mine too! Not much left at our Checkers Liquor that is worth seeking out. Quality of stock has declined serioulsy the last year or so.

 

[Spizz]

Looked at those since launch - never pulled the trigger - keen to hear your thoughts when you crack it.

Planning a dram or two at the weekend in the new Glencairn Copita glasses. Quite an occasion indeed

 

[ands45]

Cheers. A rather delightful dram, keen to try the Christmas edition now

 

[Pieter Loose Goose]

At Takealot

 

[Rah_Skill]

Cheers. A rather delightful dram, keen to try the Christmas edition nowView attachment 1253300

Are the different editions (Christmas/city exclusives) different to one another?

I have the Cape Town exclusive and it's... OK? I get a lot of young Ardbeg in it.

 

[DramBuddy]

Are the different editions (Christmas/city exclusives) different to one another?

I have the Cape Town exclusive and it's... OK?

Yes, all the editions are quite different. The 2016, my favourite, had whisky from every active distillery on Islay. I'm not a fan of the 2018. I had the 2019 edition recently and that was quite a treat as well.

 

[axsis]

I get a lot of young Ardbeg in it.

Yeah although I'm like 90% sure it's mostly Caol Ila, when you taste more Caol Ila you start to realize how much of a chameleon Islay Caol Ila is. I actually prefer it to Ardbeg 10, it's a great peated whisky.

 

[ands45]

Are the different editions (Christmas/city exclusives) different to one another?

I have the Cape Town exclusive and it's... OK? I get a lot of young Ardbeg in it.

I haven't tried any of the other editions yet, this is my first Big Peat. Was thinking of picking up a Cape Town Edition, but might give it a skip. Although not sure what the difference is between the two, besides the higher ABV

Yes, all the editions are quite different. The 2016, my favourite, had whisky from every active distillery on Islay. I'm not a fan of the 2018. I had the 2019 edition recently and that was quite a treat as well.

I have the 2019 Christmas Edition, heard that one was good.

Yeah although I'm like 90% sure it's mostly Caol Ila, when you taste more Caol Ila you start to realize how much of a chameleon Islay Caol Ila is. I actually prefer it to Ardbeg 10, it's a great peated whisky.

I would imagine it is quite a bit of Caol Ila as well, but to me that isn't a bad thing. Funnily I also think I prefer it to the Ardbeg 10, although haven't done a side by side, may do that this evening

 

[axsis]

I haven't tried any of the other editions yet,

I can give you some samples, I think the the skateboarding yellow man is going nearby you today anyway so I can probably get them close to you.

 

[ands45]

I can give you some samples, I think the the skateboarding yellow man is going nearby you today anyway so I can probably get them close to you.

That would be awesome, thanks

 

[Mr Smooth]

Checkers liquor shop online has the Glenlivet 18 for R999.

Liquorshop

www.liquorshop.co.za

 

[Messugga]

This arrived this morning. Usually, not a fan of blends or Johnnie Walker, but this one was exceptionally creamy and delicious. Worth it if you can get it at a good price, I think.

 

[Messugga]

Oh, and had this last night. Big Peat 27 Black Edition. What a disappointment, especially at its R4k-odd price point. I found it very one dimensional, but then I do tend to struggled with blends.

 

[dualmeister]

Last nights victims.