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R399 is a steal of a price for this. A lot of 10 year olds feel underdeveloped but this hits a good midground. I'm not sure there's a lot better at this price point.

How about the Jura 10yo at R399 (PnP currently)?
 
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How about the Jura 10yo at R399?
Not been impressed with Jura but I guess at that price it's worth another go. I really enjoy the rum influence on the smoke in the Benriach. Besides, it is also 46%, unchillfiltered and natural colour.

I've mentioned before that I'm not particularly an "integrity bottling" snob but, on unknowns, I'd always favour that over a 43%. It's not always a direct representation of quality, sure, but it makes me think the distillery is more concerned over product than profit.
 
Not been impressed with Jura but I guess at that price it's worth another go. I really enjoy the rum influence on the smoke in the Benriach. Besides, it is also 46%, unchillfiltered and natural colour.

I've mentioned before that I'm not particularly an "integrity bottling" snob but, on unknowns, I'd always favour that over a 43%. It's not always a direct representation of quality, sure, but it makes me think the distillery is more concerned over product than profit.
Not bad abv for the price. Read on MoM that they have apparently removed the non chill filter and natural colour statements from the packaging? Not sure if that is the case here
 
Not bad abv for the price. Read on MoM that they have apparently removed the non chill filter and natural colour statements from the packaging? Not sure if that is the case here
Not on the packaging from the latest bottling, no.

Probably going the way of Glendronach - FoR CoNsIsTeNcY Of tAsTe. Probably best to buy up now before they go to ****.
 
Not on the packaging from the latest bottling, no.

Probably going the way of Glendronach - FoR CoNsIsTeNcY Of tAsTe. Probably best to buy up now before they go to ****.
Cool, assume these ones arent the latest stock so should still have it then
 
R399 is a steal of a price for this. A lot of 10 year olds feel underdeveloped but this hits a good midground. I'm not sure there's a lot better at this price point.

Curious how this compares to The Smokey Twelve, have been wanting to try that for a while.

 
Cool, assume these ones arent the latest stock so should still have it then
This was replaced by 'Benriach The Smoky Ten'.

Not tried the version advertised (includes rum casks/virgin oak casks). One of the releases around 2017/18 was just too herbal for me. An older version I tasted on Tuesday was much closer to Islay whisky for me and very enjoyable.
 
Curious how this compares to The Smokey Twelve, have been wanting to try that for a while.


I did not enjoy the Smoky Twelve - the regular release is lovely though. Look out for limited edition BenRiach PX Peated releases - stunning.
 
Curious how this compares to The Smokey Twelve, have been wanting to try that for a while.

There's no comparison. The Curiostas is peated and it comes across quite bold. The Smoky 12 has hints of smoke but I wouldn't quite call it peated.
 
I did not enjoy the Smoky Twelve - the regular release is lovely though. Look out for limited edition BenRiach PX Peated releases - stunning.
I have the regular twelve, although haven't opened it yet. Will keep an eye out for it :)
 
Is Bains suddenly very popular, wanted to order some today and see it is sold out in all Makro regions and on JSD website? I see Whisky Brother now has it stocked however

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Is Bains suddenly very popular, wanted to order some today and see it is sold out in all Makro regions and on JSD website? I see Whisky Brother now has it stocked however

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Distribution could probably not keep up with demand. 6 000 bottles is quite a lot for the local market. There will be plenty for everybody I'm sure.
 
Distribution could probably not keep up with demand. 6 000 bottles is quite a lot for the local market. There will be plenty for everybody I'm sure.
Ya thought as much, just odd that their website also states out of stock though
 
Is Bains suddenly very popular, wanted to order some today and see it is sold out in all Makro regions and on JSD website? I see Whisky Brother now has it stocked however

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Never trust the Makro website. It said there was none in the WC, yet there were about 12 on the shelf when I went and they were still unpacking more.
 
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