Whisk(e)y Lovers thread

[HunterNW]

Not bad...but very sweet. Too sweet for my taste with very little other distinctive flavors, apart from the virgin oak. Should've bought just the one bottle.

At least with a good bourbon or Tennessee Whiskey you get other flavors apart from just sweetness. Maybe this will work as a Highball or a Whisky Sour...

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Thanks for the review. I'll get two, one to not enjoy and one to keep.

 

[TheMightyQuinn]

Thank you very much, will try and make a plan ASAP! Don't want to miss out on another special release.

Please buy mine....

 

[Sinbad]

From where, 750ml available locally. Or you just using the picture?

I'm in UK

 

[Creag]

Arriving tomorrow

How do prices compare? Do you pay a little less, or is it all relative?

 

[TheMightyQuinn]

How do prices compare? Do you pay a little less, or is it all relative?

Sin taxes in the UK is eyewatering...

 

[axsis]

Arrived today, can't wait to give this a try

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It's a lovely balanced coastal-esque whisky. I picked up two bottles from Durbanville Village Square Tops (They only had two).

Maybe not as good as Clynelish 14, but we don't really get Clynelish 14 unless imported these days.

 

[Messugga]

How do prices compare? Do you pay a little less, or is it all relative?

A few years ago, buying Teeling at the "distillery" in Dublin was more expensive than buying it in Johannesburg. Their taxes are brutal.

 

[heartbroken]

Please buy mine....

If you’re serious I will definitely. I need to bring back a few to BFN for friends wanting, so send me a PM

 

[heartbroken]

Any notes on the Springbank 10? I found a dusty one in a corner at my local that I can get at a little discount, considering if it’s worth picking up tomorrow

 

[ands45]

Any notes on the Springbank 10? I found a dusty one in a corner at my local that I can get at a little discount, considering if it’s worth picking up tomorrow

Haven't tried it but from what I've read and heard I would buy it if you can get it at a decent price

 

[heartbroken]

Haven't tried it but from what I've read and heard I would buy it if you can get it at a decent price

Decent price is a strong word. I can get it at R800, a small discount at best. Still tempted though, from the tasting notes it sounds like something I can enjoy

 

[klessius]

Decent price is a strong word. I can get it at R800, a small discount at best. Still tempted though, from the tasting notes it sounds like something I can enjoy

I think R800 is a great price for a Springbank 10.

 

[ands45]

I think R800 is a great price for a Springbank 10.

Yip is a decent price

 

[DramBuddy]

Decent price is a strong word. I can get it at R800, a small discount at best. Still tempted though, from the tasting notes it sounds like something I can enjoy

CFS has it at R805, here's the link. You can use that to negotiate a better price: https://eshop.checkersfs.co.za/whisky-10yr-old-springbank-750ml

 

[Rah_Skill]

Speaking of CFS and Springbank, anybody tried the PBC's 23 y/o Springbank?

 

[dualmeister]

Speaking of CFS and Springbank, anybody tried the PBC's 23 y/o Springbank?

MightyQuin has a few bottles and seems to love it

 

[Sinbad]

How do prices compare? Do you pay a little less, or is it all relative?

Generally a bit more expensive, but you can often get special offers at some of the supermarkets.

I paid £35 for this one.

Tesco had Johnny Black for £20 the other day.

 

[Rah_Skill]

MightyQuin has a few bottles and seems to love it

I guess I might need to get it then. Never tried a Springbank before I don't think.

I've been eyeing that and the Arran Lochranza Castle for a bit. Time to pull the trigger.

 

[DramBuddy]

I guess I might need to get it then. Never tried a Springbank before I don't think.

I've been eyeing that and the Arran Lochranza Castle for a bit. Time to pull the trigger.

The new Springbank 12 CS hit the shelves about 2 weeks ago, usually less than 10 000 bottles in each annual release. Maybe start your Springbank experience with that.

 

[Quad Pipe]

Speaking of CFS and Springbank, anybody tried the PBC's 23 y/o Springbank?

It's magnificent!!!!