Whisk(e)y Lovers thread

[morkhans]

Anyone tried the local stuff at Draymans? They make Whisky and Beer.

 

[SlyFly]

Here's a nice local write-up in regards to the Loch Lomond and Glen Scotria at Checkers Liquorshop:
http://fr1day.co.za/2016/05/26/disc...d-glen-scotia-whiskies-exclusive-to-checkers/

Seems like the LL Signature is a good buy for the price!

 

[morkhans]

Here's a nice local write-up in regards to the Loch Lomond and Glen Scotria at Checkers Liquorshop:
http://fr1day.co.za/2016/05/26/disc...d-glen-scotia-whiskies-exclusive-to-checkers/

Seems like the LL Signature is a good buy for the price!

Thanks, I am enjoying the single grain and was keen to check out their single malt, might have to give that a go as well.

 

[Naks]

http://www.picknpay.co.za/whisky-festival-2016

http://www.picknpay.co.za/picknpay/...20May/1504051_WHISKEY_FESTIVAL_compressed.pdf

 

[DramBuddy]

Thanks, I am enjoying the single grain and was keen to check out their single malt, might have to give that a go as well.

Which Glen Scotia do u have, looked like we have to swap some samples

 

[DramBuddy]

http://www.picknpay.co.za/whisky-festival-2016

http://www.picknpay.co.za/picknpay/...20May/1504051_WHISKEY_FESTIVAL_compressed.pdf

Pick and Pay rarely have great deals. These aren't that great compared to Checkers last week.

 

[morkhans]

Which Glen Scotia do u have, looked like we have to swap some samples

Double cask. Happy to swap, but haven't actually done that before

 

[DramBuddy]

Double cask.

And the single grain? You said you were enjoying it or did u taste it at the store?

 

[morkhans]

Have a bottle of that too.

 

[DramBuddy]

Have a bottle of that too.

And what's it like compared to Bains? I've got a bottle of Greenore 8 which is quite different to Bains. Depends on the grain used I guess.

 

[Spizz]

Here's a nice local write-up in regards to the Loch Lomond and Glen Scotria at Checkers Liquorshop:
http://fr1day.co.za/2016/05/26/disc...d-glen-scotia-whiskies-exclusive-to-checkers/

Seems like the LL Signature is a good buy for the price!

This is quite interesting when talking about the LL single grain...

A Single Malt that is classified as a Single Grain thanks to SWA regulations (Basically LL use a Coffey – a.k.a. continuous – still to produce the malt whisky, but SWA regulations states it must be batch distilled in pot stills to be called a Single Malt). Quite a contentious issue, but I won’t get into that here.

 

[Naks]

Pick and Pay rarely have great deals. These aren't that great compared to Checkers last week.

The gem is the Monkey Shoulder at R299: R100 cheaper than anywhere else right now!

 

[DramBuddy]

The gem is the Monkey Shoulder at R299: R100 cheaper than anywhere else right now!

That is good price. What's the rewards on Smart Shopper when you buy whisky, that might maker it worth it depending on reward level.

 

[morkhans]

And what's it like compared to Bains? I've got a bottle of Greenore 8 which is quite different to Bains. Depends on the grain used I guess.

I find Bains gets a bit sweet. This was similar but not as sweet.

 

[morkhans]

Green re-release is here. http://www.bottleshop.co.za/johnnie-walker-green-label-2016-release/ R600

 

[Bokkie_]

Hubby got these two for his birthday the other day.
Not disappointed at all

 

[DramBuddy]

Hubby got these two for his birthday the other day.
Not disappointed at all

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He's a lucky man. There caskmate is quite impressive, I'm not a fan of the typical Irish whiskies but the stout are a lot of flavour.

 

[DramBuddy]

I was at the Wade Bales event last night,i had such a blast. Going back tonight, the 'under the counter' stuff is not to be missed, hopefully I can get some Yamazaki 21 tonight.
Had a bit of this last night, definitely the highlight of my night

 

[morkhans]

Looks lovely. Crazy cask strength!

 

[DramBuddy]

It's didn't taste like 7 year old and I wouldn't have guessed the alcohol content. Felt like 40% alcohol. More peaty and sweeter than the Uigedail, hopefully I can afford a bottle if it gets released.