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[dualmeister]

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Macallan - The Genesis Lalique Decanter 72 year old Whisky

The Genesis Lalique Decanter is the oldest ever official bottling of The Macallan, and is the most highly anticipated whisky release of the century. The majority of these rare decanters have disappeared into private collections, or into luxry bars, resta

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[Rah_Skill]

Macallan has a 78yo at a whopping 42.2% ABV. Maybe I'm too poor to understand but I can't imagine a whisky ever being worth that price.

 

[Toxxyc]

Macallan has a 78yo at a whopping 42.2% ABV. Maybe I'm too poor to understand but I can't imagine a whisky ever being worth that price.

Those are collector's whiskies. They are bought and sold only for value, never to be enjoyed. Macallan is famous for making "collectible" whiskies for investments.

 

[KantSnyer]

Macallan has a 78yo at a whopping 42.2% ABV. Maybe I'm too poor to understand but I can't imagine a whisky ever being worth that price.

Think it was on Whisky Tribe where they reckon one of the main reasons whiskies stay in a cask that long is because they're never ready, can't ever imagine a sip of a whisky at that price being worth it.

 

[Toxxyc]

I like to believe some idiot forgot a barrel somewhere, and it was only discovered like 78 years later and they go "ooooooh, PROFIT!"

Probably just me though.

 

[Rah_Skill]

I like to believe some idiot forgot a barrel somewhere, and it was only discovered like 78 years later and they go "ooooooh, PROFIT!"

Probably just me though.

Isn't that how A'Bunadh came about?

The master distiller found his workers drinking away at a 19th century bottling they came across and so he set out to recreate that flavour profile?

 

[bobbyb]

At R299 each these are absolute bargains.

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Anyone have experience of the 16 year old?

Seems a great price at liquor City, what are community thoughts?

 

[Rah_Skill]

Had the morning off so I went up to Checkers Liquors - forgot our wonderful laws have closed bottle stores on public holidays. Y'know, because people won't just stock up the day before.

Anyway, I saw quite a few Private Barrel Company bottlings that caught my eye. Seems they get love from all who've tried them. That and the Springbank 23 on Checkers FS will be the target next month.

Anyone have experience of the 16 year old?

Seems a great price at liquor City, what are community thoughts?

Will be interesting to see the thoughts on these new finishes - the Classic is quite beloved online in terms of quality : price.

 

[Rah_Skill]

I'm looking to buy a Glendronach 2008 PX from someone in Cape Town for R1500.

Can anyone recommend a courier service to get it to Durban? The seller hasn't shipped before (and neither have I).

 

[axsis]

Anyone have experience of the 16 year old?

Seems a great price at liquor City, what are community thoughts?

I've had the Peated and Chardonnay casks, and think both are pretty fantastic. I've tried the 12 and it's certainly one of the better 12 year olds out there.

I'm looking to buy a Glendronach 2008 PX from someone in Cape Town for R1500.

Can anyone recommend a courier service to get it to Durban? The seller hasn't shipped before (and neither have I).

Internet Express

 

[DramBuddy]

I'm looking to buy a Glendronach 2008 PX from someone in Cape Town for R1500.

Can anyone recommend a courier service to get it to Durban? The seller hasn't shipped before (and neither have I).

That's a good price for a bottle that's pretty difficult to get. However, do u realise that is more sherry than Whisky?

 

[DramBuddy]

Had the morning off so I went up to Checkers Liquors - forgot our wonderful laws have closed bottle stores on public holidays. Y'know, because people won't just stock up the day before.

Anyway, I saw quite a few Private Barrel Company bottlings that caught my eye. Seems they get love from all who've tried them. That and the Springbank 23 on Checkers FS will be the target next month.



Will be interesting to see the thoughts on these new finishes - the Classic is quite beloved online in terms of quality : price.

Remember to post pics, we would love to see what's on offer in the PBC range. I'd love another Mortlach 14.

 

[Rah_Skill]

I've had the Peated and Chardonnay casks, and think both are pretty fantastic. I've tried the 12 and it's certainly one of the better 12 year olds out there.



Internet Express

I think I'm doing it wrong:

Alcohol -> 30cm x 30cm x 30cm + 2kg

Eish, I could fly to CT, have a weekend holiday and still save money on that.

Standard Service	Service Cost	Insurance	Discount	VAT	Total	Description of Service
SAMEDAY	R 52 173.16	R 0.00	(R 0.00)	R 7 825.97	R 59 999.14	Click for Description
EXPRESS	R 51 292.15	R 0.00	(R 0.00)	R 7 693.82	R 58 985.98	Click for Description
BUDGET COURIER	R 22 459.95	R 0.00	(R 0.00)	R 3 368.99	R 25 828.95	Click for Description
ROADFREIGHT	R 10 062.35	R 0.00	(R 0.00)	R 1 509.35	R 11 571.70	Click for Description

That's a good price for a bottle that's pretty difficult to get. However, do u realise that is more sherry than Whisky?

I'm a Glendronach + sherry lover so that's persuading me even more to get it.

 

[DramBuddy]

I think I'm doing it wrong:

Alcohol -> 30cm x 30cm x 30cm + 2kg

Eish, I could fly to CT, have a weekend holiday and still save money on that.




I'm a Glendronach + sherry lover so that's persuading me even more to get it.

Try getting a quote for industrial alcohol(sanitiser) instead of alcohol(whisky). 30x30x30 cm seems big 4 just 1 bottle.

 

[Rah_Skill]

Try getting a quote for industrial alcohol(sanitiser) instead of alcohol(whisky). 30x30x30 cm seems big 4 just 1 bottle.

Nevermind, I'm an idiot. I put 30 for quantity instead of height.

Standard Service	Service Cost	Insurance	Discount	VAT	Total	Description of Service
SAMEDAY	R 1 098.76	R 10.00	(R 0.00)	R 166.31	R 1 275.07	Click for Description
EXPRESS	R 217.75	R 10.00	(R 0.00)	R 34.16	R 261.91	Click for Description
BUDGET COURIER	R 114.90	R 10.00	(R 0.00)	R 18.74	R 143.64	Click for Description
ROADFREIGHT	R 107.72	R 10.00	(R 0.00)	R 17.66	R 135.38	Click for Description

That's definitely a good price.

 

[BartSimpson]

Nevermind, I'm an idiot. I put 30 for quantity instead of height.



That's definitely a good price.

That looks about right - have used these guys for years, efficient, well priced and on the ball.

 

[BartSimpson]

Thanks to a member here, a few of us enjoyed a brilliant session with Mr Watts last night tasting these. The Three Ships WhiskyBrother 9YO PX was the winner for me, it is simply sublime.

 

[BartSimpson]

Remember to post pics, we would love to see what's on offer in the PBC range. I'd love another Mortlach 14.

I think my Checkers may have one - with the usual broken cork though. Want me to go look?

 

[DramBuddy]

I think my Checkers may have one - with the usual broken cork though. Want me to go look?

The 14, I would love 1. The 18 not so much, that's a miss 4 me.

 

[klessius]

I think my Checkers may have one - with the usual broken cork though. Want me to go look?

Where is your checkers?