My lockdown dop was Vat 69 and ginger ale, I was quite surprised.The only Whisky and coke I enjoy is with Lagavulin 16 or Ardbeg 10 or Ardbeg Wee Beastie. The peat works great with the coke...but plain Whisky does not .
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My lockdown dop was Vat 69 and ginger ale, I was quite surprised.The only Whisky and coke I enjoy is with Lagavulin 16 or Ardbeg 10 or Ardbeg Wee Beastie. The peat works great with the coke...but plain Whisky does not .
I also drink my single malt straight up...this was just a summer drink after we had an online tasting with Compass Box and this combo of ginger beer and single malt came up.I like my single malt straight up but, this has tempted me, gonna give it a shot.. so to speak.
Because they selling it on behalf of ....Looking to get myself another bottle of Monkey Shoulder and see Takealot is R649 a bottle https://www.takealot.com/monkey-shoulder-blended-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml/PLID40724385/description, am I missing something how can it be R300 more than at Makro https://www.makro.co.za/beverages-l...ch-whisky-1-x-750-ml-/p/000000000000262195_EA

From the page...Looking to get myself another bottle of Monkey Shoulder and see Takealot is R649 a bottle https://www.takealot.com/monkey-shoulder-blended-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml/PLID40724385/description, am I missing something how can it be R300 more than at Makro https://www.makro.co.za/beverages-l...ch-whisky-1-x-750-ml-/p/000000000000262195_EA
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Ah ok missed that. Is still crazy though. And none of the reviews mention how horribly overpriced it isBecause they selling it on behalf of ....
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Couple of threads complaining about these third party sellers and pricing.
They should not be allowed IMO. Most of the time by selecting "In Stock" it will narrow
it down to Takealots products only.
So Takealot seem to add 7 to 10% onto the other sellers price and then a delivery fee as well..
Sell on Takealot.com
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I think it's a new thing, I have bought Monkey Shoulder from Takealot before at normal prices.Ah ok missed that. Is still crazy though. And none of the reviews mention how horribly overpriced it is
No wordsAh ok missed that. Is still crazy though. And none of the reviews mention how horribly overpriced it is
They probably found some way of linking reviews of the "normally priced" one to the third party one.And none of the reviews mention how horribly overpriced it is
Ya as the one review there still says best bang for buckThey probably found some way of linking reviews of the "normally priced" one to the third party one.
Because no one is crazy enough to pay that and not complain.
More examples.
Lagavulin 16yo for R2049
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Ardbeg 10yo for R1129
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Glenmorangie 10yo for R869
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And see they have had the cheek to increase the price over 10% as well since you posted that
Opened up a bottle of Classic Laddie to see what the fuss was about. At first it was quite confusing for my tongue to get that typical Islay flavour profile with no peat whacking you but I must admit that I really, really enjoyed it.
I joined the Bruichladdich group on Facebook and am overwhelmed by all the choice (and independent bottlings). The Octomore is an obvious pickup, and I'm eyeing the Yellow Submarine release (if just for the bottle).
What's next, if I want to explore the house?
Opened up a bottle of Classic Laddie to see what the fuss was about. At first it was quite confusing for my tongue to get that typical Islay flavour profile with no peat whacking you but I must admit that I really, really enjoyed it.
I joined the Bruichladdich group on Facebook and am overwhelmed by all the choice (and independent bottlings). The Octomore is an obvious pickup, and I'm eyeing the Yellow Submarine release (if just for the bottle).
What's next, if I want to explore the house?

Now if only the US and their state legislation will allow those distilleries to export...Scotch Whisky sales to increase to the US.
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Scotch whisky tariffs slashed to zero in landmark new agreement with US
Scotch whisky tariffs have been suspended after a agreement was reached with the United States.www.scotsman.com
Opened up a bottle of Classic Laddie to see what the fuss was about. At first it was quite confusing for my tongue to get that typical Islay flavour profile with no peat whacking you but I must admit that I really, really enjoyed it.
I joined the Bruichladdich group on Facebook and am overwhelmed by all the choice (and independent bottlings). The Octomore is an obvious pickup, and I'm eyeing the Yellow Submarine release (if just for the bottle).
What's next, if I want to explore the house?
Well if you want the Yellow Submarine, you can buy it now at auction:Opened up a bottle of Classic Laddie to see what the fuss was about. At first it was quite confusing for my tongue to get that typical Islay flavour profile with no peat whacking you but I must admit that I really, really enjoyed it.
I joined the Bruichladdich group on Facebook and am overwhelmed by all the choice (and independent bottlings). The Octomore is an obvious pickup, and I'm eyeing the Yellow Submarine release (if just for the bottle).
What's next, if I want to explore the house?
whiskyauctioneer.com