OCAU Whisky appreciation - Page 85

~Spyne~ · 16th February 2012, 1:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeXa

yes it has - bottling has stopped but they reckon they have enough stock to last most of 2013

anyone know much about gold label reserve?

I stand corrected, I was going off older/incomplete information.

Comma · 16th February 2012, 5:26 PM

I basically told everyone I want Scotch for my birthday in two weeks.

Hopefully there are a few gems!

Foos · 16th February 2012, 8:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by negatron

I actually find myself liking the Double black very much! Though I am venturing into the world of single malts. Just opening my first Glenmorganie and Laphroaig 10yo's now.

The Laphroaig will be a rather brutal introduction.

Bithead · 16th February 2012, 9:03 PM

I hope you don't mind, I thought I'd share.

Aged in Sherry casks (Manzanilla), a bit of honey and fruit. It's got a sharp finish, which is not for all.

Pcharn'kov.

Bithead

miicah · 17th February 2012, 12:26 AM

Bought a BNJ for tonight, not a bad dram. Better than grants for only a few bucks more.

whiteboy · 17th February 2012, 9:46 AM

Bottles of Monkey Shoulder & Laphroaig for my Birthday yesterday, I know what I'm doing tonight.

Badger · 17th February 2012, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comma

I basically told everyone I want Scotch for my birthday in two weeks.

Hopefully there are a few gems!

Here come 3x grants + 1x chivas

(and a bottle of southern comfort or bourbon from someone who doesn't know the difference...)

di_entropy · 17th February 2012, 11:39 AM

heh.. i'd rather that than johnny red

im betting you get a few of those though

Stang1 · 17th February 2012, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bithead

I hope you don't mind, I thought I'd share.

Aged in Sherry casks (Manzanilla), a bit of honey and fruit. It's got a sharp finish, which is not for all.

....

Pcharn'kov.

Bithead

As a side note Bruichladdich do free international shipping when you buy 3 or more bottles.

Comma · 21st February 2012, 5:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badger

Here come 3x grants + 1x chivas

(and a bottle of southern comfort or bourbon from someone who doesn't know the difference...)

Forgot to stop home on the way to a gathering, so picked up a bottle of Talisker the other day.

First dabble with a mid-smokey scotch and it's definitely something I like!

On the subject of birthday, I know that I've got at least one duty free bottle of something quite nice (My friend was very excited for me!)

Falkor · 22nd February 2012, 2:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comma

Forgot to stop home on the way to a gathering, so picked up a bottle of Talisker the other day.

First dabble with a mid-smokey scotch and it's definitely something I like!

On the subject of birthday, I know that I've got at least one duty free bottle of something quite nice (My friend was very excited for me!)

SUPER PUMPED cause he got 2 bottles of jim beam black for $50! YEEAH!

I'm kidding, hopefully he got something decent.

lombot · 22nd February 2012, 9:12 AM

Picked myself up a bottle of the Jameson Midleton blend for 2011 after really enjoying the 2008 blend that I picked up a few years ago, it was to good an opportunity to pass up. With the blend changing each year this can be a small gamble but I am really looking forward to cracking this out on the right occasion and comparing to the 2008 blend.

negatron · 27th February 2012, 2:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foos

The Laphroaig will be a rather brutal introduction.

Brutal? Please explain? I liked the Laphroaig very much indeed.

Demonic2005 · 27th February 2012, 5:16 PM

Polished off my 4th bottle of BNJ, I'm finding it the perfect compliment to any meal and most Friday night parties at mine involve us polishing off another

I've turned a few non scotch drinkers using BNJ

I've also bought 8 of these: http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_384541/

They are perfect for gifts

BNJ is a blend of 8 single malts vs most other blends are 20-40 single and grain malts

For $35 you are seriously getting a bargain I'd buy ample bottles even if it was $50 I'd drink it sparingly if it was $80-$100 but would still buy it for sure

Best quality blend I've had

Mickatroid · 27th February 2012, 6:46 PM

BNJ is excellent value for money. It used to be that for a good inexpensive whisky I would go for Jamiesons, now there is a choice

16th February 2012, 9:03 PM	#1264
Bithead Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 113	I hope you don't mind, I thought I'd share. Aged in Sherry casks (Manzanilla), a bit of honey and fruit. It's got a sharp finish, which is not for all. Pcharn'kov. Bithead __________________ The desire to own a Porsche 911 greatly outweighs the desire to be kind to your fellow man - Gary Neuman Last edited by Bithead; 16th February 2012 at 9:12 PM. Reason: Said something about the taste. :)

17th February 2012, 12:26 AM	#1265
miicah Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brisbane, QLD Posts: 2,028	Bought a BNJ for tonight, not a bad dram. Better than grants for only a few bucks more. __________________ i5-750@3.8Ghz\|Custom Loop\|8GB GSKILL F3 DDR3\|ASUS-P7P55D Pro\|MSI 6850OC\|Corsair F120 SSD\|Antec NeoPower 500W\|Antec P182\|Edifier S550 Want someone to show you how to squat and deadlift? I can help out any newbies at goodlife hyperdome who want to learn

17th February 2012, 9:46 AM	#1266
whiteboy Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bendigo, Vic Posts: 1,000	Bottles of Monkey Shoulder & Laphroaig for my Birthday yesterday, I know what I'm doing tonight. __________________ Veiled adjective. Laid open to view; unconcealed

16th February 2012, 5:26 PM	#1262
Comma Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Perth Posts: 3,437	I basically told everyone I want Scotch for my birthday in two weeks. Hopefully there are a few gems!

17th February 2012, 11:39 AM	#1268
di_entropy Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,003	heh.. i'd rather that than johnny red im betting you get a few of those though

22nd February 2012, 9:12 AM	#1272
lombot Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 417	Picked myself up a bottle of the Jameson Midleton blend for 2011 after really enjoying the 2008 blend that I picked up a few years ago, it was to good an opportunity to pass up. With the blend changing each year this can be a small gamble but I am really looking forward to cracking this out on the right occasion and comparing to the 2008 blend.

27th February 2012, 5:16 PM	#1274
Demonic2005 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stanhope Gardens 2768 Posts: 690	Polished off my 4th bottle of BNJ, I'm finding it the perfect compliment to any meal and most Friday night parties at mine involve us polishing off another I've turned a few non scotch drinkers using BNJ I've also bought 8 of these: http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_384541/ They are perfect for gifts BNJ is a blend of 8 single malts vs most other blends are 20-40 single and grain malts For $35 you are seriously getting a bargain I'd buy ample bottles even if it was $50 I'd drink it sparingly if it was $80-$100 but would still buy it for sure Best quality blend I've had

27th February 2012, 6:46 PM	#1275
Mickatroid Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canberra Posts: 883	BNJ is excellent value for money. It used to be that for a good inexpensive whisky I would go for Jamiesons, now there is a choice