Whisk(e)y Lovers thread

[morkhans]

Part of the appeal of the ODO specials is that they often get travel retail only bottlings. On the minus it's not always easy to find a comparative price.

 

[Quad Pipe]

Part of the appeal of the ODO specials is that they often get travel retail only bottlings. On the minus it's not always easy to find a comparative price.

You obviously haven't discovered Whiskybrother yet

 

[Naks]

Just opened in this, amazeballs

 

[powermzii]

Just opened in this, amazeballs View attachment 494737

I am still to date Talisker, for some reason is just never been on my must taste list, something I must remedy

 

[morkhans]

Bargain for a stunning whisky and 1l to boot.

 

[wolverine_dcp]

I have been lurking around this thread for some time now.Learnt a lot from reading here .
Bought myself a glen livet 12 year old and gentleman's jack .Disappointed in the livet but enjoyed the jack .I also a. A big fan of jack Daniels. can you guys recommend something similar to jack . Had some glenfiddich in the slow lounge and was hugely disappointed because I heard so many good things

 

[bokka1]

I prefer Jim Beam to Jack. Otherwise Bains for the sweet taste.

 

[wolverine_dcp]

I prefer Jim Beam to Jack. Otherwise Bains for the sweet taste.

Tried the Bain's and it was just ok .My favorites at the moment are jack and Jameson but need something new .

 

[morkhans]

Tried the Bain's and it was just ok .My favorites at the moment are jack and Jameson but need something new .

Maybe try some bourbon then? Makers mark or Knob Creek.

What was disappointing about the Glenlivet and glenfiddich?

Tried any Islay?

 

[wolverine_dcp]

Maybe try some bourbon then? Makers mark or Knob Creek.

What was disappointing about the Glenlivet and glenfiddich?

Tried any Islay?

I expected it to be smoother. I am used to the smoothness of Jameson and honestly both were not worth the money

 

[Toxxyc]

I suspect you're not a fan of the "lighter" whiskies. Try the Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniels Single Barrel or Jim Beam. I used to drink a lot of Jack Daniels before, but these days I like the lighter whiskies a bit more. Nothing wrong with preferring a bourbon though

 

[The_Mowgs]

I expected it to be smoother. I am used to the smoothness of Jameson and honestly both were not worth the money

If you giving it away Im here ok, will take it off your hands

 

[Toxxyc]

Hah! I'm willing to trade it for a bottle of Jack Daniels

 

[morkhans]

I expected it to be smoother. I am used to the smoothness of Jameson and honestly both were not worth the money

I tend to associate smooth with boring, but that's just me.

Sounds like what you really need is to go to some events or a bar that does tastings and try some variety.

 

[Badprop_za]

Spoilt myself for Valentine's day.

 

[powermzii]

I expected it to be smoother. I am used to the smoothness of Jameson and honestly both were not worth the money

Also try the Bowmore 12yo, slightly heavier than the normal Jameson but also not as complex /peaty as some of the ones people like on here (Lagavulin, Laphroaig etc). That Macallan 12 is also pretty good

 

[wolverine_dcp]

I tend to associate smooth with boring, but that's just me.

Sounds like what you really need is to go to some events or a bar that does tastings and try some variety.

Wi be traveling and the slow lounge will be my tasting grounds

 

[Quad Pipe]

Spoilt myself for Valentine's day.

Absolutely brilliant at the price.

Speaking of price, the cheapest I found it was R609 at Checkers Liquor with the glass and water jug.

 

[Badprop_za]

Absolutely brilliant at the price.

Speaking of price, the cheapest I found it was R609 at Checkers Liquor with the glass and water jug.

Paid R499 through Takealot.

 

[hellfire]

I have been lurking around this thread for some time now.Learnt a lot from reading here .
Bought myself a glen livet 12 year old and gentleman's jack .Disappointed in the livet but enjoyed the jack .I also a. A big fan of jack Daniels. can you guys recommend something similar to jack . Had some glenfiddich in the slow lounge and was hugely disappointed because I heard so many good things

Most bourbons will taste similar to Jack.
Try:
Jim Beam
Maker's Mark
Woodford Reserve
Bulleit