satanboy
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That is the best method imho
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That is the best method imho
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Still have a 1ltr bottle I bought at Duty Free shop while traveling. Cost less than a 750ml bottle.
Just don't drink too much. That stuff is potent
Definitely! I usually only have a dram on the odd occasion. Waaaaay to expensive to get sloshed on. Hopefully I'm getting some Lagavulin soon - belated grad gift from her.
My goto blended whisky is still Black Bottle though.
I work in west Africa mostly and that's exactly what I do with my whisky. I don't like water and with only some brands do I add ice, like Jack, so it's the only way to have it not warm.
midnightcaller
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I know it's by no means the most "socially acceptable" way of enjoying this luxury, but I have often, (especially on the warmer days) placed a bottle straight into the fridge and served it ice cold without having to add ice. Quite refreshing, and I found the cold sometimes dampens the "bite" associated with the more every day (read el-cheapo) brands.
Oh, and Appletiser makes for a great mix on some brands, thinking specifically Johnnie Red here.
"Tarnishing" the more premium brands is sacrilege, but hey, who said we can't experiment!!
I never thought of doing this.
I will definitely give this a try.
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brixton tower
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Johnny Black, Jameson...and if I'm really feeling fancy a bottle of Glenfiddich will do. I consume the black on ice, with a bit of water...ditto for the Glenfiddich. The Jameson I always have with soda water on the rocks.
Anyone going to Makro this weekend?
1 November @ Montague Gardens - Whiskey & Brandy festival.
Sorry I have no details :-(
It starts at 10h30 and goes on to 14h30. My plans are solid for Saturday: GetWine sale at their new warehouse from 08h30, free wine tasting, then off to Makro. Then private tasting and braai at home with excellent friends.
And btw... If you are new to whiskey, try this:
Bains - made in Wellington. Excellent. Just excellent.
3 Ships - made also by same guy (or blended, not sure) cheap, but do not mistake his 5 years, and bourbon. International prize winner, and all under R200
Laphroaig - big boy, but über special. If it is your first amateur try, try this. Though I hear for a few bucks extra the Quarter Cask is even better.
Don't mess about with the stock Johnny Red and J&B, go the mile. Life is too short too drink ****.
1 November @ Montague Gardens - Whiskey & Brandy festival.
Sorry I have no details :-(
It starts at 10h30 and goes on to 14h30. My plans are solid for Saturday: GetWine sale at their new warehouse from 08h30, free wine tasting, then off to Makro. Then private tasting and braai at home with excellent friends.
And btw... If you are new to whiskey, try this:
Bains - made in Wellington. Excellent. Just excellent.
3 Ships - made also by same guy (or blended, not sure) cheap, but do not mistake his 5 years, and bourbon. International prize winner, and all under R200
Laphroaig - big boy, but über special. If it is your first amateur try, try this. Though I hear for a few bucks extra the Quarter Cask is even better.
Don't mess about with the stock Johnny Red and J&B, go the mile. Life is too short too drink ****.
Fact of the day, for the whiskey lovers out there:
Q: The best whiskey in the world is "near indescribable genius" according to Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2015. From which country does it hail? (Clue: not Scotland.)
A: (Drum roll...) Japan. Specifically, the Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 from Suntory, Japan’s oldest whiskey distillery. For the first time since the launch of the Whisky Bible 12 years ago, Scottish whisky did not make any of the top five positions.
Source: Daily Maverick Newsletter
Q: The best whiskey in the world is "near indescribable genius" according to Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2015. From which country does it hail? (Clue: not Scotland.)
A: (Drum roll...) Japan. Specifically, the Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 from Suntory, Japan’s oldest whiskey distillery. For the first time since the launch of the Whisky Bible 12 years ago, Scottish whisky did not make any of the top five positions.
Source: Daily Maverick Newsletter
MrR
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Have had a couple of rounds of the Yamazaki 18 YO. Must say that it's most probably one of the best whiskies I have ever tasted. Pity that a bottle goes for upward of R2000. The 10 YO is a waste in comparison and I have not had the pleasure of tasting the 12YO.
Try to always have a bottle of the major Scottish areas (speyside, highlands, Islay, Island) in stock. Most favourably try stock and restock my collection of Glen Morangie, Balvenie/Benriach, Laguluvin, Laphroaig, Macallan, Talisker for special occasions. (Some times the smallest of occasions can become special.)
jansdejager
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Henny knows no equal!
MrR
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Thanks, I sit a couple of bucks aside every month and then go whisk(e)y hunting 4 or 5 months or whenever I see a helluva bargain. Can't wait for Makro's Christmas specials.
If you like Laphroaig, try Bunna 12YO and nothing younger.
The 8YO I found to be lacklustre. Islay's are known for their peatiness and distinct nose and taste, with the 8YO having more of a burnt taste than that smokiness to it, especially towards the end. I don't water down whisk(e)y, unless it's real cheap, but found this to be more enjoyable watered down. This is just my opinion though; some of my friends rate it as more complex than Laphroaig.
I think it boils down to where your palate has developed the most though. With such little time in the cask (for an islay), the oak, vanilla and florals are all there, but you can taste that rawness. Others will find it interesting again.
Try a Bruichladdich (apologies for the spelling!) as well. It comes at a few Rands more, but I reckon worth it.
I was recommended 3 Ships by a guy who has his own micro brewery (I figured he knows a thing or two about alcohol). I have yet to try it but he swore by it and says he's bought nothing else for the last couple of years.
satanboy
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tastes like turps to me
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