Whisk(e)y Lovers thread

[TheMightyQuinn]

Mate if mine bought these yesterday.

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Very expensive, but very collectable.

That Port Ellen one is probably around R 6 999 locally? The Glenury Royal, who some claim is the better blend. is available for R 4 024.99 here:

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Whisky 750ml

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Whisky 750ml

eshop.checkersfs.co.za

The problem is there is probably a "tablespoon" of Port Ellen in that blend...the rest is a blend with grain whiskies from closed Carsebridge and Caledonian distilleries, as well as rare malts from Mortlach, Dailuaine, Cragganmore, Blair Athol and Oban.

That being said I would love to taste that...and compare it to some of the limited release Compass Box monsters.

The blending of grain and malt has become a true art-form and the results are mostly spectacular.

 

[TheMightyQuinn]

Bourbon > Scotch/Irish

Show me a scotch as good as Buffalo Trace for price...

Lot's of entry level Whiskys to match that entry level, starter bourbon for price...

Famous Grouse Bourbon Cask
Famous Grouse Smoky Black
Dewar's 12yo
Glen Moray Classic
Naked Grouse
Monkey Shoulder
Johnnie Walker Black

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[dualmeister]

That Port Ellen one is probably around R 6 999 locally?

He lives in Australia,
Emigrated.

 

[TheMightyQuinn]

He lives in Australia,
Emigrated.

Oh OK...approx. AUS$ 500 then....

https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_815158/johnnie-walker-blue-label-ghost-rare-port-ellen-750ml

Buy Johnnie Walker Blended Whiskys Online

Buy Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Glenury Royal online at the lowest price, delivered to your door.

www.boozebud.com

 

[ands45]

You need to get a bottle of this to diversify from all the three ships/Bains you posted the other day. Or were u just posting the three ships/Bains collection on its own?

I certainly do, only have few other bottles of non JSD whisky. Trying to find some whiskies I enjoy, especially want to try some Islay whiskies. Going to The Whisky Library today to do some tastings.

I'm still fairly early in my whisky journey

 

[Benedict A55h0le]

I think you mean you prefer bourbon over Scotch or Irish. Personally I would rather have a Three Ships 5 year old which is a lot cheaper, or Jameson’s, Chivas or Monkey Shoulder which you can get in the same price bracket.

I’ve not got a lot of experience with bourbon but I do have a bottle of Jack and Buffalo Trace in the house that I use for cocktails. Bourbon always reminds me of bazooka joe chewing gum, and is probably why I’ve always referred to it as “children’s whiskey”.

But each to their own. I just prefer the real stuff

1st time in the history of mankind where bourbon is called childs stuff. When I taste scotch I taste the grass from the highlands. Bourbon does have a sweetness to it but can be described as honey, vanilla, toffee etc. Bourbon is more flavourful than scotch. I have never heard of bourbon using scotch casks or techniques but it seems the in thing is for scotch makers to use bourbon casks to get the extra special flavours. Try the 3Ships bourbon, much better than the 5 year 3Ships.

 

[dualmeister]

Try the 3Ships bourbon, much better than the 5 year 3Ships.

If you can find it.

 

[TheMightyQuinn]

1st time in the history of mankind where bourbon is called childs stuff.

Bourbon is definitely not "child's stuff", but then again that is not what @Spizz said at all.

When I taste scotch I taste the grass from the highlands. Bourbon does have a sweetness to it but can be described as honey, vanilla, toffee etc. Bourbon is more flavourful than scotch.

No it simply is not... not even close. Bourbon is vanilla, oak and caramel....Whisky and Whiskey covers basically those three and then ALL the other flavors on the planet. And we haven't even started on peated Whisky yet.

I have never heard of bourbon using scotch casks or techniques

That is because they're not allowed to, by State Law....and also, where would a "scotch cask" come from?

but it seems the in thing is for scotch makers to use bourbon casks to get the extra special flavours.

Yes, they definitely are. Bourbon barrels do add great flavors (started purely by accident) and there is unlimited supply too of course. But more and more European Oak barrels are being used for spiciness and of course for 100's of years Sherry Barrels/butts from Spain were and are used in huge amounts.

Middleton Distillery from Ireland has been growing their own oak forests as an initiative to re-kindle (see what I did there) the massive oak forrests that used to be on that island. They have already bottled one of their Whiskeys that was in a barrel made from one of their own trees.

Also more and more redwine barrels are being used from Spain, France, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, making incredible Whisky. Bourbon barrels have not been the only choice for many, many years now.

 

[Benedict A55h0le]

If you can find it.

I only ever found it once, never saw it again, good stuff:
https://threeshipswhisky.co.za/range/bourbon-cask

 

[prod]

Never thought of Bourbon vs. Scottish as a competition lol. Pretty sure most people here love both

 

[TheMightyQuinn]

Never thought of Bourbon vs. Scottish as a competition lol. Pretty sure most people here love both

Indeed there's amazing bourbons out there and most Whisky drinkers also drink and love bourbon.

Some of my recent purchases:

 

[dualmeister]

I only ever found it once, never saw it again, good stuff:
https://threeshipswhisky.co.za/range/bourbon-cask

I have three liquor stores around me that still have / had stock last time I was there (two weeks ago).

It is fantastic,

 

[ands45]

I only ever found it once, never saw it again, good stuff:
https://threeshipswhisky.co.za/range/bourbon-cask

Very good for the price, last time I found it I just bought the last 4 bottles they had

 

[TheMightyQuinn]

I have three liquor stores around me that still have / had stock last time I was there (two weeks ago).

It is fantastic,

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How much for a bottle?

 

[Spizz]

1st time in the history of mankind where bourbon is called childs stuff. When I taste scotch I taste the grass from the highlands. Bourbon does have a sweetness to it but can be described as honey, vanilla, toffee etc. Bourbon is more flavourful than scotch. I have never heard of bourbon using scotch casks or techniques but it seems the in thing is for scotch makers to use bourbon casks to get the extra special flavours. Try the 3Ships bourbon, much better than the 5 year 3Ships.

I did enjoy the 3 Ships bourbon, but as dualmeister says, if you can find it and I live out of town.

But hey, as MQ says, I’m not saying bourbon is child’s stuff, far from it. Just that it reminds me of Bazooka Joe chewing gum and as a confirmed Scotch drinker the sweetness and scent is very noticeable and very different. The children’s whiskey reference is just tongue in cheek.

I used to really enjoy a bourbon, normally Jack with a few ice cubes, but haven’t had for ages. When the ice starts to melt as you get down the glass, it becomes so nice and smooth and slips down so nicely. I’ll make a point of sipping a few this weekend, as I said I’ve got Jack and Buffallo Trace in the cupboard.

 

[Benedict A55h0le]

I did enjoy the 3 Ships bourbon, but as dualmeister says, if you can find it and I live out of town.

But hey, as MQ says, I’m not saying bourbon is child’s stuff, far from it. Just that it reminds me of Bazooka Joe chewing gum and as a confirmed Scotch drinker the sweetness and scent is very noticeable and very different. The children’s whiskey reference is just tongue in cheek.

I used to really enjoy a bourbon, normally Jack with a few ice cubes, but haven’t had for ages. When the ice starts to melt as you get down the glass, it becomes so nice and smooth and slips down so nicely. I’ll make a point of sipping a few this weekend, as I said I’ve got Jack and Buffallo Trace in the cupboard.

Jack is not bourbon. Try the Trace again and compare with a R300 scotch. The Trace is also difficult to get but more available than 3Ships bourbon.

 

[Benedict A55h0le]

Indeed there's amazing bourbons out there and most Whisky drinkers also drink and love bourbon.

Some of my recent purchases:

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Good stuff, how is it still untouched?

 

[TheMightyQuinn]

Jack is not bourbon. Try the Trace again and compare with a R300 scotch. The Trace is also difficult to get but more available than 3Ships bourbon.

At last you got something correct...

I don't drink R300 "scotch"...whatever that may be....so what do you suggest I should compare with Trace?

 

[TheMightyQuinn]

Good stuff, how is it still untouched?

Bought during the last 2 weeks....and still have about 25 open bottles of Whisky and bourbon that I am busy with.

 

[Benedict A55h0le]

At last you got something correct...

I don't drink R300 "scotch"...whatever that may be....so what do you suggest I should compare with Trace?

I also dont know R300 scotches, I have tried a few more expensive ones that was not as great as the Trace