Whisky!

[nzhumpy]

A pub here does whisk(e)Y paddles for $20, 3 serves at 15ml each. Unfortunately it seems that the training provided to staff is somewhat lacking around what goes on the paddles, and also how much. So for a while we would include this as a bit of a pisstake.

You'll be sorted this weekend then...

Container Ship Of Jim Beam Docks In Newcastle As City Prepares For ’24 Hours of Le Cans’

KEITH T. DENNETT | New South | CONTACT Eyebrows have been raised in the city of Newcastle today, as the local port authority welcomes its first ever delivery of an alternative fuel source. The Advocate understands that at 8:52am this morning horns were honked across the Newcastle harbour, as...

www.betootaadvocate.com

 

[pink poodle]

You'll be sorted this weekend then...

Container Ship Of Jim Beam Docks In Newcastle As City Prepares For ’24 Hours of Le Cans’

KEITH T. DENNETT | New South | CONTACT Eyebrows have been raised in the city of Newcastle today, as the local port authority welcomes its first ever delivery of an alternative fuel source. The Advocate understands that at 8:52am this morning horns were honked across the Newcastle harbour, as...

www.betootaadvocate.com

Yes...this will be my towns shining moment of glory. So glad we ave shaken off the steel city and coal hub cliches to become so progressive.

 

[steve jobs' pancreas]

(an entrant to the ¥1000 challenge - what is the best whisky one can buy for around ¥1000?)

is there 7/11 branded whisky ?

 

[pink poodle]

is there 7/11 branded whisky ?

I haven't seen any bottles, but I definitely had a 7-11 branded strong and possibly a highball. But it all failed compared to their awesome bottom shelf sake.

 

[pink poodle]

I recently finished my holdings of Ardbeg 10 and this cold snap put me in a mild frenzy of "shit I need an Islay!!!". I decided I didn't want to spend all my money and I also wanted something really thick. Well instead I let the packaging guide me...surely something called Smokehead is going to be smoky? Well the reviews say it is but my tiny sniff and sip before work says it isn't. But it was pretty tasty, so I don't feel that I have wasted my money. I'll have a proper tasting when I get home. The rum finish definitely had a strong presence.

https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_137167/smokehead-rum-rebel-islay-single-malt-whisky-700ml

 

[The Duckmeister]

I tried the Smokehead a few years ago. It had the smoky punch, but lacked the finesse of the good Islays.

 

[cokeonspecialtwodollars]

I tried the Smokehead a few years. It had the smoky punch, but lacked the finesse of the good Islays.

I had a similar experience, tried it once and when the bottle was done went back to my go to Laphroaig 10yr. Definitely not as smooth as a good Islay.

 

[pink poodle]

I tried the Smokehead a few years ago. It had the smoky punch, but lacked the finesse of the good Islays.

I'll know soon enough. I'm expecting easy to drink without any real complexity.

 

[pink poodle]

I saw this while I was there. What do you guys think? It's gotta be good right?

I was tempted, I've gotta know!

https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_138282/for-peat-s-sake-for-peat-s-sake-blended-scotch-whisky-700ml?isFromSearch=false&isPersonalised=false&pageName=category_page

 

[cokeonspecialtwodollars]

Worth it so long as I get a dram every time I invoke it's namesake at work.

 

[pink poodle]

Worth it so long as I get a dram every time I invoke it's namesake at work.

In case of emergency, drink shot

 

[pink poodle]

I'll know soon enough. I'm expecting easy to drink without any real complexity.

Well it was an enjoyable drink, but nowhere near as smoky as the name implies! Nothing too complex and for not too much more there are some better islay options to be had. The rum casn finish gave a nice dimension and there was a little sea salt as well.

 

[Cyclomaniac]

I saw this while I was there. What do you guys think? It's gotta be good right?

I was tempted, I've gotta know!

https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_138282/for-peat-s-sake-for-peat-s-sake-blended-scotch-whisky-700ml?isFromSearch=false&isPersonalised=false&pageName=category_page

Don't do it. I gave it a shot once, braced myself for the "intensely smoky and peaty blended Scotch whisky with an earthy, rich character" but it tasted like JW Red Label for Peat's sake!

 

[pink poodle]

Don't do it. I gave it a shot once, braced myself for the "intensely smoky and peaty blended Scotch whisky with an earthy, rich character" but it tasted like JW Red Label for Peat's sake!

I may have to buy it as a gift!

 

[David2406]

I see my beloved Lagavulin 16 year old is now $200 a bottle. Was going to try the Peats Sake but not so sure after reading it tastes like JW Red.

 

[Rorschach]

The Yamazaki 12yo I still have the empty bottle for and paid around $150 for is not approaching $400 a bottle!

 

[pink poodle]

The Yamazaki 12yo I still have the empty bottle for and paid around $150 for is not approaching $400 a bottle!

Japanese whisky prices are hard to comprehend! I was drinking this over there at ¥5000 per serve, which was about 3 fingers deep. It's ok, for a blend...

https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_ER_2000004020_HIB-12/hibiki-12-year-old-blended-japanese-whisky-700ml

 

[Rorschach]

I think a lot of it comes from the Japanese whiskies doing really well in the awards a few years ago - I couldn't find a bottle of Yamazaki 12 when I was there for love nor money, and Dans were out of stock of them at about $80 a bottle

 

[pink poodle]

I think a lot of it comes from the Japanese whiskies doing really well in the awards a few years ago - I couldn't find a bottle of Yamazaki 12 when I was there for love nor money, and Dans were out of stock of them at about $80 a bottle

They also had a long period of low production, poor quality, declining popularity, distillery closures, and then a sudden explosion in global demand. It has caused a surge in price (not a very Japanese thing) for a lot of their whisky and shortages of the more luxurious items domestically.

A funny whisky observation from my last visit was that it wasn't uncommon for restaurants to offer sale of some whiskies by the bottle (most frequently Dewar's options). They also have a love for Ballantine's.

 

[Rorschach]

They also had a long period of low production, poor quality, declining popularity, distillery closures, and then a sudden explosion in global demand. It has caused a surge in price (not a very Japanese thing) for a lot of their whisky and shortages of the more luxurious items domestically.

A funny whisky observation from my last visit was that it wasn't uncommon for restaurants to offer sale of some whiskies by the bottle (most frequently Dewar's options). They also have a love for Ballantine's.

We went to a few places where the bottles of Suntory were stacked along the wall for the salarymen to come and get their highballs