Whisk(e)y Lovers thread

[NeonNinja]

Go to Makro on a Saturday, they usually have taste testing on one or two whiskies.

What' the point

How about 10?

 

[dualmeister]

If it's just something for display in the cabinet, Monkey Shoulder is a safe bet ... Nothing overwhelming, nothing wow with a nice looking bottle.

I have a Monkey Shoulder bottle sitting on my shelf. I considered filling it with cheap whiskey when it was done, but now it just stands there empty instead

 

[Spizz]

I have a Monkey Shoulder bottle sitting on my shelf. I considered filling it with cheap whiskey when it was done, but now it just stands there empty instead

Fill it with weak tea

 

[.QQ.]

I have a Monkey Shoulder bottle sitting on my shelf. I considered filling it with cheap whiskey when it was done, but now it just stands there empty instead

But it comes filled with cheap whisky?

 

[dualmeister]

Fill it with weak tea

I actually considered that

But it comes filled with cheap whisky?

Oh no you didn't

 

[OMB]

Hey guys, am looking to get a bottle of whiskey for a friend, trying to judge based on a range of prices. What would you guys recommend for R350 -R500 price range? (I already have some options above this but any recommendations for R500-R700 are also welcome)...

Go to Makro on a Saturday, they usually have taste testing on one or two whiskies.

great idea, but try and haul your mate along with you so that you can get an idea of his preference, I'm an Islay fan, I like the peaty, medicinal whiskies, some of my mates puke at the idea of an Islay as they prefer Speyside or even Irish

 

[.QQ.]

great idea, but try and haul your mate along with you so that you can get an idea of his preference, I'm an Islay fan, I like the peaty, medicinal whiskies, some of my mates puke at the idea of an Islay as they prefer Speyside or even Irish

Islay is where it's at.

 

[Marius Reitz]

Monkey Shoulder is an excellent value for money malt blend. For around R300.00 you will have to go to a lot of trouble to find better.

 

[Marius Reitz]

On my hit list for payday... Bowmore 12. Now just looking for that deal, or it will be me and my old favourite site again, Aficionados.

 

[Zyk1]

I just been on the Aficionados site. They quite pricey

 

[The_Mowgs]

I have a friend celebrating his 30th birthday soon and he enjoys a good (in his mind) whiskey. He enjoys JW Black but are there any other suggestions for something like JW Black that I could get him?
Budget is R500

 

[.QQ.]

I have a friend celebrating his 30th birthday soon and he enjoys a good (in his mind) whiskey. He enjoys JW Black but are there any other suggestions for something like JW Black that I could get him?
Budget is R500

Ardbeg 10 in my opinion, the best value for money in that price range, however it's highly dependant on the person enjoying peat.

The closest I can think of is Talisker 10, a principal malt in JW Black, only catch is it goes for around R600 now.

 

[The_Mowgs]

Ardbeg 10 in my opinion, the best value for money in that price range, however it's highly dependant on the person enjoying peat.

The closest I can think of is Talisker 10, a principal malt in JW Black, only catch is it goes for around R600 now.

Thanks. Will read up about those 2

 

[.QQ.]

Thanks. Will read up about those 2

I forgot to mention, Highland Park 12 is often toted as the best single malt for someone new to single malts, since it's considered very balanced.

Alternatively you could look at sherried malts like Aberlour 12 or Glendronach 12, well within your price range and great whisky but nothing like JW Black.

 

[Bokkie_]

I have a friend celebrating his 30th birthday soon and he enjoys a good (in his mind) whiskey. He enjoys JW Black but are there any other suggestions for something like JW Black that I could get him?
Budget is R500

Jameson Select Reserve R359 or Special Reserve 12yo R499

 

[The_Mowgs]

I forgot to mention, Highland Park 12 is often toted as the best single malt for someone new to single malts, since it's considered very balanced.

Alternatively you could look at sherried malts like Aberlour 12 or Glendronach 12, well within your price range and great whisky but nothing like JW Black.

The only thing happening now is that I want them for myself...

 

[The_Mowgs]

What about the Japanese whiskey like NIKKA Japanese Black Pure Malt Whisky?

 

[.QQ.]

What about the Japanese whiskey like NIKKA Japanese Black Pure Malt Whisky?

Nikka's good, makes for a nice gift too due to the nice packaging with the kanji on it.

 

[The_Mowgs]

Nikka's good, makes for a nice gift too due to the nice packaging with the kanji on it.

Think I should go for it as it is something "else".

 

[Bokkie_]

Took the plunge... hope he likes it...