Whisk(e)y Lovers thread

[Pavan]

My favourite at the moment is the Arbelor 12 yr. Amazingly smooth.

 

[Pavan]

The club (wineofthemonth.co.za) also has a whiskey subscription where they send you various single malts every X months. Live the concept because you get to try whiskeys you wouldn't normally get

Happy drinking everyone...

Checked it out, pretty expensive at ~R2k per 'mystery box'... Great idea though.

 

[morkhans]

I see Macallan brought the age statement whiskies so dropping the amber is a possibility but I haven't heard anything.

I really like the new 12yo. R570 at makro.

 

[Naks]

www.bottleshop.co.za

FLASH SALE Wednesday ! 10% off ALL Orders

All you need to do is use the coupon code: MOSALE16 when completing your order.

The coupon is strictly valid for new orders placed from 09:00am 16th November 2016 - Midnight 16th November 2016

 

[morkhans]

I keep going through their site and just can't find anything that I can't find cheaper or at the same price after the 10% off. :erm:

 

[morkhans]

Too soon for a me-to-me gift? Lagavulin 12 at Makro for R1499.

 

[DramBuddy]

Too soon for a me-to-me gift? Lagavulin 12 at Makro for R1499.

It's not too early to do Christmas shopping, it would make a great Christmas present. You have to wait more than a month to open it though.

 

[morkhans]

Some good prices on Takealot at the moment:
Laphroaig - Select - R485
Laphroaig - 10 YO - R585
The Macallan - Fine Oak 12 Year - R545
Highland Park - 12 Year Old - R547

 

[Agent_Smith]

Any suggestions on where to look for a nice whiskey decanter (perhaps accompanied by a set of nice whiskey glasses)? Want to get a drinks tray going and I think a classy decanter or two would look great!

 

[Naks]

Yuppiechef is probably your best bet?

 

[morkhans]

Laphroaig - 10 YO - R519 on the daily deal

 

[LotusHead]

Laphroaig - 10 YO - R519 on the daily deal

Nice find, thanks!

 

[iWish]

Ordered the laphroaig 10 + got myself a bottle of Irish whiskey - Teeling small batch, a 16 year old Ancnoc and Old Pultney 12 year old.
For me, from me

 

[ebendl]

I've been keen to try some Japanese whiskies. Anybody have a good place to purchase those?

 

[morkhans]

I've been keen to try some Japanese whiskies. Anybody have a good place to purchase those?

Makro has a small selection. You can also try aficionados.

Those 500ml bottles though

 

[ebendl]

I did a bit of comparison -- TakeAlot's prices are not bad compared to Makro. Most of the time they were a little bit cheaper. Only problem is they only really sell the basics (but so does Makro probably). And then there's free delivery...

Got myself a limited edition 200th anniversary 8 y/o Lagavulin from Heathrow the other day (but to be honest, I prefer the 10 y/o).

 

[morkhans]

I suspect takealot offering will grow over time. I see bottleshop is now also filling some of the orders on takealot.

Would love to try that 8yo lagavulin.

 

[morkhans]

If you're frequenting Heathrow then lookout for some larger Japanese travel retail bottlings like the hibiki Japanese harmony http://www.thedrinksreport.com/news/2015/16288-latest-hibiki-whisky-launches-in-travel-retail.html

 

[ebendl]

If you're frequenting Heathrow then lookout for some larger Japanese travel retail bottlings like the hibiki Japanese harmony http://www.thedrinksreport.com/news/2015/16288-latest-hibiki-whisky-launches-in-travel-retail.html

Not really, was a short notice trip and pretty much the exception. But I'll remember!

 

[DramBuddy]

I've been keen to try some Japanese whiskies. Anybody have a good place to purchase those?

There's a few bottles around of the basic stuff from Makro, Pick and Pay, NGF and Aficionados
Nikka: From the barrel, Black, Red
Miyagiko
Yoichi

I've got a few bottles so we can swap some samples if you're interested.