Whisk(e)y Lovers thread

[dualmeister]

Bought three bottles this morning. I needed the water. View attachment 923355

Got one

 

[TheMightyQuin]

Motivated by @dualmeister , I decided to boost my Irish corner. Red Spot is also in the way:

 

[dualmeister]

Please share the price if possible

I saw somewhere that the recommended selling price was $40.

 

[dualmeister]

Motivated by @dualmeister , I decided to boost my Irish corner. Red Spot is also in the way:

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I'm disappointed that they don't have a Brown Spot

 

[TheMightyQuin]

I'm disappointed that they don't have a Brown Spot

Brown Spot is only for Travel Retail...because of what happens to white hotel towels..

Red Spot was a once a month release many moons ago, but they're more regular now.

 

[dualmeister]

Got me some Redbreast.

 

[dualmeister]

Lucky you !
I can't find it in CPT, not even for the full price.

Checkers Cobble Walk still has and for R552 if you use your card. And Durbanville had 2.

 

[dualmeister]

Slumming it tonight

 

[MegaTesla]

 

[Sir Bob]

Slumming it tonight

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A drink is a drink, enjoy! (other then bells)

 

[dualmeister]

A drink is a drink, enjoy! (other then bells)

R179 (on special at Checkers). I'm getting more of this

 

[bokka1]

R179 (on special at Checkers). I'm getting more of this

That is also my bourbon cheapie.

Our Checkers did not have the special label.

I will go buy a bottle tomorrow.

 

[BartSimpson]

I would LOVE a sample. I'd return the favour, as I mentioned. There's not much that I have, but I have a tiny bit of Dalwhinnie 15YO and also a tiny bit of Blanton's Gold left if that's something they'd be willing to trade for...



Like I said, I've never tasted it. I heard some people calling it very "medicinal" which I'm not THE biggest fan of, but I guess it'll depend on how it balances with the rest of the flavours. That's the big reason I haven't dumped any money into it.

I am likley the odd one out - I am a peat guy, but find very little love for Laph - aside from a certain 17YO Murray McDavid bottling.........

 

[kolaval]

@dualmeister @MegaTesla No ice?

 

[Toxxyc]

@dualmeister @MegaTesla No ice?

Usually not in a proper dram, no. Ice both dilutes (too much) and also chills the whisky, hiding a lot of flavours. Some whiskies are nice with ice, but most of your "nicer" ones are enjoyed best without it. Allows you to experience the full boquet of flavours.

 

[BartSimpson]

@dualmeister @MegaTesla No ice?

I very seldom add ice to neat whisky - cocktails for sure. I also very seldom add water - usually find I prefer it that way too. Odd whiskies I find better with a touch, but for me those are few and far between.

 

[Toxxyc]

I'd really recommend adding a drop of water to almost all whiskies. It's not just about diluting, but there's a chemical reaction that takes place when you add water, releasing a lot of flavours. I like to pour my whisky, then sip it neat for a bit. Then I usually let it sit, sipping again (following the 1 minute per year rule, in most cases). After that, I like to add a drop of ice cold water, but literally like half a teaspoon, let it develop and then enjoy it further. Gives me 3 tastes of the same whisky in the same dram.

 

[TheMightyQuin]

I used to drink my Whisky with 1 block of ice, but recently stopped and only drink it neat. Cask strength I add a few drops of water and wait for the magic to happen.

The problem with this is that I would get quite drunk when spending a whole afternoon and evening drinking like this, especially if we are a few people together and want to taste up to 12 different Whiskys during a social setting like a braai or having people over for dinner.

So I always have a glass of water standing next to my tumbler as well. Having big sips of water in between sips of Whisky, gives you the best of both worlds: you enjoy all the flavors without getting hammered and falling into the fire...

 

[dualmeister]

@dualmeister @MegaTesla No ice?

Depends.

If I'm drinking say Bourbon while braaing I have an ice tray that makes huge square blocks. Sometimes those store bought ice cubes can ruin it totally. Especially those "fluffy" ones and to me they taste funny

I never put ice with the good stuff though.

Have yet to master the adding a few drops of water thing

 

[Toxxyc]

I can't do more than 4 or 5 whisky tastings before I start getting "beyond the ability to be responsible".