Whisk(e)y Lovers thread

[dualmeister]

Had a look all over. Nothing nada

From the Distillery. They can arrange a courier as well. PM me if you need the contact details.

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[axsis]

Got a little order in last week, hopefully it arrives next week sometime:

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I hope that 9yo is good!

I consider the 9yo fino one of the best whiskies I've tasted and probably the second-best product they've released.

From the Distillery. They can arrange a courier as well. PM me if you need the contact details.

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Still think the Bains 15 is the better value bottle but this isn't bad at R1275 per 750ml. Personally I preferred the Fino and then the PX, the Oloroso really didn't do it for me.

 

[dualmeister]

Ban ending just in time.

 

[prod]

I consider the 9yo fino one of the best whiskies I've tasted and probably the second-best product they've released.

Wow that's good to hear, I should've bought 2!

 

[Sir Bob]

Does anyone know a bottle store in JHB that stocks Jameson round or Jameson lively? I have seen it at a tops but that was a couple years ago.

 

[JustJack]

Does anyone know a bottle store in JHB that stocks Jameson round or Jameson lively? I have seen it at a tops but that was a couple years ago.

Some good stuff that!

 

[StrontiumDog]

To show support for our local guys I would like to suggest that each of us buys at least one bottle of locally produced Whisky come Tuesday

Noob whiskey drinker here, which are some SA budget friendly ones you'd recommend?

 

[axsis]

Noob whiskey drinker here, which are some SA budget friendly ones you'd recommend?

If you like peat/smoke Three Ships 5, is a fantastic buy. Usually runs around R180-220. As you say you're new to whisky you may enjoy this if you prefer coffee/cigars/deep red wines.

If you like sweet, grab Bains. Usually around R250-300. Probably can't go wrong with this.

Both are quality products. The only things I consider price contenders are American Bourbon/Whiskey, such as Buffalo Trace and Jack Daniel's Rye, and Glen Moray's Peated single malt.

 

[dualmeister]

Noob whiskey drinker here, which are some SA budget friendly ones you'd recommend?

As a sis said, Three Ships 5yo or the Bourbon Cask if you are lucky enough to find some.

 

[hellfire]

Anyone see decent post-lockdown specials?

 

[Quad Pipe]

Does anyone know a bottle store in JHB that stocks Jameson round or Jameson lively? I have seen it at a tops but that was a couple years ago.

I remember seeing these at Makro Riversands some time back. I also think you may find at Bottega.

 

[dualmeister]

2007 Three Ships Vintage 10yo is being bottled today!
Should be on shelves by end August

 

[axsis]

Anyone see decent post-lockdown specials?

Special: We can buy alcohol again

Edit: Bottega has that Crabbie 12 (probably highland park) and the Ardbeg specials. People seem to have gone for those !

 

[dualmeister]

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[StrontiumDog]

How does Three Ships 5 compare to something like Jamesons, considering that the latter is almost double the price of the former?

 

[axsis]

How does Three Ships 5 compare to something like Jamesons, considering that the latter is almost double the price of the former?

Very different. Jameson's is going to be a lot closer to Bains. It really depends on what flavours you like as to whether you'll prefer it to Jameson's. For someone like myself, I certainly would pick the 5 yo over Jamesons but for someone who isn't that into peated whisky (or whisky that tastes more like you've been smoking something), it's going to be a different story...

 

[flarkit]

How does Three Ships 5 compare to something like Jamesons, considering that the latter is almost double the price of the former?

Jamesons: sweet, slightly smoother
Three Ships: smokey, more complex

 

[dualmeister]

Back from PnP and Checkers.

 

[dualmeister]

Belated birthday gifts to self.

 

[flarkit]

Uigeadail... yum