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Arrivals via DHL this morning. A 1.75l bottle of Peat Monster Reserve and also the 10th Anniversary Park Avenue Liquor on the left - cask strength too! It also sports the original image with John Glaser's face on the bottom right.
 

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Luben said:
I think @BartSimpson might be able to tell you where you can find the Four Roses locally
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The Four Roses single barrels are one of my favourites - for years I would mule it from the USA. In the last year or two, both WhiskyBrother and Bottega have had some - now sold out and I failed to replenish my stock. Quad has a bottle I am hoping he does not like so that I can buy it from him.
 
Spizz said:
Is this available in any of the big walk in stores? Checkers, pick n pay, Spar etc?
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Not in SA. Limited release. Maybe one or two local online stores will get if they lucky.
Also it's about 180 Pounds so going to be around R4K.
 
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dualmeister said:
Although I did just pick up one of these :)

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Oh nice. Well I was grabbing 6 x 3 ships 5 year old to stick in the cupboard for emergencies (R169 each is very good) and this also caught my eye.

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I’ve only had Suntory once at the end of a long evening spent at a whisky live a few years ago. I have no idea what variety it was, but I remember it being nice. This looks like an entry level blend but I’ve no doubt it’ll be pretty good. Can’t go wrong at the price.
 
BartSimpson said:
I did a Masterclass with the guys from Makers a few years ago - standard Makers is between 5 and 6 years of age. More than that, not great (the reason I know this is that part of the tasting was Makers aged from 1 year to 8 years).

In recent years I have gone off the standard Makers - love 46 though. My stock entry bourbon remains Buffalo Trace or Bulleit.
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Have you tried Makers Mark 101 (50.5% ABV)?
 
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I'm trying to figure out what Whisky to try. I've tried a few over my years and nothing ever stands out for me. This is my ratings so far, maybe someone can identify a pattern I should be aiming for?

EDIT - PS I know its an acquired taste too so maybe I just haven't tried one kind long enough.

Jameson: Don't like
Tullamore Dew: Don't like
Knob Creek: Okay-ish.
Chivas Regal 18: Don't like
JW Black: So-So
JW Blue: Don't like
Jack Daniels: Not bad actually, but not great.
Glemorangie: Don't like
Jack Daniels TN Honey: Don't like

I'm trying to find something that doesn't burn as much as all i seem to get out of Whiskey is the burn.
since I don't drink often for my next bottle i thought of spending up to R1500 to find something that I can get into. My current go-to for a drink every so often is Vodka or Jagermeister.
 
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neoprema said:
I'm trying to figure out what Whisky to try. I've tried a few over my years and nothing ever stands out for me. This is my ratings so far, maybe someone can identify a pattern I should be aiming for?

EDIT - PS I know its an acquired taste too so maybe I just haven't tried one kind long enough.

Jameson: Don't like
Tullamore Dew: Don't like
Knob Creek: Okay-ish.
Chivas Regal 18: Don't like
JW Black: So-So
JW Blue: Don't like
Jack Daniels: Not bad actually, but not great.
Glemorangie: Don't like
Jack Daniels TN Honey: Don't like

I'm trying to find something that doesn't burn as much as all i seem to get out of Whiskey is the burn.
since I don't drink often for my next bottle i thought of spending up to R1500 to find something that I can get into. My current go-to for a drink every so often is Vodka or Jagermeister.
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You're really spoilt for choice in that price range and you're going to get tons of recommendations. I'd suggest you get 2 bottle, here's my pick:
wildaboutwhisky.com

Amrut Fusion

Amrut Fusion is an excellent single malt - a mix of 75% unpeated Indian barley and 25% peated Scottish barley.
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Blanton's Gold Edition Bourbon

Blanton's Gold Edition is a multi award winning bourbon from Kentucky's Buffalo Trace distillery.
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neoprema said:
I'm trying to figure out what Whisky to try. I've tried a few over my years and nothing ever stands out for me. This is my ratings so far, maybe someone can identify a pattern I should be aiming for?

EDIT - PS I know its an acquired taste too so maybe I just haven't tried one kind long enough.

Jameson: Don't like
Tullamore Dew: Don't like
Knob Creek: Okay-ish.
Chivas Regal 18: Don't like
JW Black: So-So
JW Blue: Don't like
Jack Daniels: Not bad actually, but not great.
Glemorangie: Don't like
Jack Daniels TN Honey: Don't like

I'm trying to find something that doesn't burn as much as all i seem to get out of Whiskey is the burn.
since I don't drink often for my next bottle i thought of spending up to R1500 to find something that I can get into. My current go-to for a drink every so often is Vodka or Jagermeister.
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you seem to be a bourbon man, so to test that theory:
- try Buffalo Trace, it's pretty affordable and good quality
- I've been told to also try Jack Daniels Rye, same price range
- Sazerac rye is slightly pricier
- if you want to go local, Three Ships with Oloroso cask finish will give you some of those sweet notes too
 
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