Whisk(e)y Lovers thread

[JustJack]

Anyone had an update on the 6 bottle special from any of the shops that offered it?

Getting a bit worried about the lack of feedback from Bottega.

I made a comment on their website regarding the lack of volume indicated on a bottle ordered (700ml) , and the owner? called me personally to discuss. Was rather impressed and ok with the explanation.
Perhaps try that

 

[dualmeister]

Three Ships 10 for R300. Bargain.

Is it the 2006 batch?

 

[KantSnyer]

I made a comment on their website regarding the lack of volume indicated on a bottle ordered (700ml) , and the owner? called me personally to discuss. Was rather impressed and ok with the explanation.
Perhaps try that

Thanks called them and they had website issues around the time I ordered which I do recall, they're expecting stock to arrive on Wednesday.

 

[Sir Bob]

I made a comment on their website regarding the lack of volume indicated on a bottle ordered (700ml) , and the owner? called me personally to discuss. Was rather impressed and ok with the explanation.
Perhaps try that

Could you please post the reason here. I believed I was ordering 6 750ml bottles.

 

[Whright]

Apologies Lads, but i could not resist, some good whiskey and some good music.

 

[JustJack]

Could you please post the reason here. I believed I was ordering 6 750ml bottles.

I ordered a Rittenhouse Rye and nowhere on the site it said 700ml. Only saw when I received, and my comment was that it would have been nice to know upfront as I would have rather spent my money on something else in 750ml. He called and explained the import route through the EU and bottling size as well as the rarity of Rittenhouse

 

[MeTsU]

Not sure how you feel about peated whisky so perhaps start with the three ships 10 and see how it goes. If you like peat then there is a whole world of whisky ahead of you. Ardbeg 10, laphroaig 10 etc.

Bushmills is Irish, so should be easy going. Monkey shoulder has fans and haters. I think it's a decent blended malt.

What did you think of Jack Daniels? If you liked that it would be worth venturing into makers mark, buffalo trace and Sazerac rye.

Oh you should also add Bains to your list and if you haven't had it. Three ships 5yo is good bang for buck everyday drinking whisky (if you like peat).

I'll take things one step at a time. I think instead of bouncing around a few Whiskey's, I'll try stick to one for a little bit and see how my palette develops. I've heard good things about Monkey Shoulder from a chap at work.

I think I like the idea of the Bushmills. The Gentleman Jack was ok, it's more like a Bourbon I think - quite oaky? Cool, will look to Bains soon.

 

[MeTsU]

Three Ships 10 for R300. Bargain.

Is it the 2006 batch?

Yeah, September 2006. Is that a good thing? I bought two.

 

[DramBuddy]

There's a few Diageo special releases on OneDayOnly today. Use code: JJ50FB to get R50 off

 

[dualmeister]

Yeah, September 2006. Is that a good thing? I bought two.

Apparently there is a 2003, 2005 and 2010 release. Would be cool to have them all. Mine's also 2006.

 

[DramBuddy]

Apparently there is a 2003, 2005 and 2010 release. Would be cool to have them all. Mine's also 2006.

There's a 2003 and 2010 release, thereafter a 2005 vintage(released around 2015/2016)and 2006 vintage. You can still find the 2005 vintage on the shelves, you just have to look around.

 

[MeTsU]

Oh wow, interesting.

 

[Toxxyc]

That Teeling is awesome!

I concur. It's a very delicate and lively whiskey. Lovely, lovely dram.

 

[Naks]

There's a few Diageo special releases on OneDayOnly today. Use code: JJ50FB to get R50 off

The Lagavulin, Talisker, and Singleton are all sold out!

 

[Toxxyc]

If you like sweeter stuff as well try Glenmorangie Lasanta

This is quite possibly my favourite dram right now. Should not be watered even a bit, if you ask me, or you risk over-exposing the sweetness. A slight chill does help, so I add a whisky stone or two when I enjoy it. It turns into dessert when you let it sit for a few minutes in the glass.

 

[DramBuddy]

The Lagavulin, Talisker, and Singleton are all sold out!

I got a Talisker and there was still stock after I completed my order.

 

[DramBuddy]

Oh wow, interesting.

Keep an eye out, there's a 2007 vintage coming soon. And maybe another special Three Ships release coming in July(as hinted by Andy)

 

[dualmeister]

And maybe another special Three Ships release coming in July(as hinted by Andy)

In time for my birthday

The 8 year old Oloroso should still on the shelves at most Checkers Liquor shops.

Anywhere else I could possibly try?

 

[DramBuddy]

In time for my birthday


Anywhere else I could possibly try?

Tweet checkers and ask them about stock. You could try and convince them to get a bottle sent to your local shop.

 

[dualmeister]

Tweet checkers and ask them about stock. You could try and convince them to get a bottle sent to your local shop.

OK will check with them. Thanks.