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More Three Ships added to the collection

Got the 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 year old. 4 different versions of the 10 year old and the 15 year old.

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The new whiskybrother Three Ships is impressive. The peat presents as asphalt/tar and the finish is long and lingering. There are some subtle red fruit notes and it's certainly unique.

If I ever tasted this blind, I'd have probably said this might come from Kilchoman as it does to some degree reminded me of the taste of the Kilchoman STR I had but I might have also thought Bowmore. It also doesn't feel like it's just a year older than the private barrel fino cask, it's much more refined and you don't feel the alcohol. A drop of water seems to make it a little brighter.

I really hope we see a release like this in the future, a batch 2 perhaps!? It's so good and if it retains that kind of price bracket well, wow!!!
 
axsis said:
The new whiskybrother Three Ships is impressive. The peat presents as asphalt/tar and the finish is long and lingering. There are some subtle red fruit notes and it's certainly unique.

If I ever tasted this blind, I'd have probably said this might come from Kilchoman as it does to some degree reminded me of the taste of the Kilchoman STR I had but I might have also thought Bowmore. It also doesn't feel like it's just a year older than the private barrel fino cask, it's much more refined and you don't feel the alcohol. A drop of water seems to make it a little brighter.

I really hope we see a release like this in the future, a batch 2 perhaps!? It's so good and if it retains that kind of price bracket well, wow!!!
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Your tasting notes are spot on. Exactly what I picked up from the shot I had at the bar.

I do like it BUT I need to spend more time with it, just like I had to do with the fino cask release. The day after we tried the fino cask at the CWC event, I sat down with it alone and that's when I really appreciated it. I need to open my bottle and do the same with this one.

It's very difficult to really appreciate it when you're chatting to Andy, Luben, Merrel from the distillery and another five okes you know from around that have also arrived at the bar to fetch their bottles.
 
I see a member is selling some rare whisky in the classified section of the forum if anyone is interested. Not sure how rare those are though.
 
dualmeister said:
Must admit. I prefer my Auchentoshan.
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You probably prefer lighter style whiskies like most Irish and Bains. You might enjoy the Loch Lomond Single Grain (available at checkers) it is very pineapple forward.

Quad said:
Your tasting notes are spot on. Exactly what I picked up from the shot I had at the bar.

I do like it BUT I need to spend more time with it, just like I had to do with the fino cask release. The day after we tried the fino cask at the CWC event, I sat down with it alone and that's when I really appreciated it. I need to open my bottle and do the same with this one.

It's very difficult to really appreciate it when you're chatting to Andy, Luben, Merrel from the distillery and another five okes you know from around that have also arrived at the bar to fetch their bottles.
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Yeah I often take a really long time to make a judgement on a whisky because so much can change what you perceive and some whiskies change (especially after the first pour (sometimes for the better)). Must have been an amazing experience to be there though!
 
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The Jameson Caskmates IPA is actually quite refreshing. Perfect summer mixer for the heat :cool:
 
Yes, I quite like the Jameson IPA as well.

Which leads me to another question. Makro has the Glenfiddich IPA, but it's R1k for something I'm not sure of- and it will be the most expensive bottle for me to date. Can anynone give an opinion? I have ucount rewards so it will be 'free' if I do take it, but on the other hand... Those ucounts can be spent on something else as well.
 
SykomantiS said:
Yes, I quite like the Jameson IPA as well.

Which leads me to another question. Makro has the Glenfiddich IPA, but it's R1k for something I'm not sure of- and it will be the most expensive bottle for me to date. Can anynone give an opinion? I have ucount rewards so it will be 'free' if I do take it, but on the other hand... Those ucounts can be spent on something else as well.
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The reviews on that are mixed. Rather spend that money on something else. The glenfiddich project XX that came out at the same time has much better reviews. Also has an interesting back story to it. I have not tasted it yet.

What's your taste profile? Maybe we can make some suggestions
 
morkhans said:
The reviews on that are mixed. Rather spend that money on something else. The glenfiddich project XX that came out at the same time has much better reviews. Also has an interesting back story to it. I have not tasted it yet.

What's your taste profile? Maybe we can make some suggestions
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To be honest- I don't really know. Most things are too expensive for me to buy outright- R500+ a bottle net vir sommer, or just to see if I might like it, is a bit ott for me right now- so my experience is a bit on the thin side. I do like the Jameson IPA (and Jameson in general). Most of the stuff I have tried is around the R300 mark, with one or two a bit more expensive. I have a leaning towards bourbon as well- and do like some of the sweeter stuff.
 
SykomantiS said:
To be honest- I don't really know. Most things are too expensive for me to buy outright- R500+ a bottle net vir sommer, or just to see if I might like it, is a bit ott for me right now- so my experience is a bit on the thin side. I do like the Jameson IPA (and Jameson in general). Most of the stuff I have tried is around the R300 mark, with one or two a bit more expensive. I have a leaning towards bourbon as well- and do like some of the sweeter stuff.
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So sounds like Irish and sweeter tasting whisky? You've had the Jameson Select Reserve?

What have you tried that you liked and what have you tried that you didn't like?
 
morkhans said:
The reviews on that are mixed. Rather spend that money on something else. The glenfiddich project XX that came out at the same time has much better reviews. Also has an interesting back story to it. I have not tasted it yet.

What's your taste profile? Maybe we can make some suggestions
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SykomantiS said:
Yes, I quite like the Jameson IPA as well.

Which leads me to another question. Makro has the Glenfiddich IPA, but it's R1k for something I'm not sure of- and it will be the most expensive bottle for me to date. Can anynone give an opinion? I have ucount rewards so it will be 'free' if I do take it, but on the other hand... Those ucounts can be spent on something else as well.
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I'm a Glenfiddich fan but I really don't like the IPA. I'm not a fan of the Jameson IPA either, actually not am I a fan of most triple distilled whisky generally. It seems you like the lighter whiskies so I would suggest the Yellow Spot in your price range.

Morkhans mentioned the Project XX, I absolutely love it. It's complex with lots of punchy flavours, reminds me of the profile of Snow Phoenix. The Project XX back story indicates that it's a once-off bottling so might want to get a bottle to try it before it's all gone....and it's 47% abv.
 
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