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Honestly think one of the best things about whisky is the lack of rules. What someone likes others may hate.Any tips for a novice getting into the world of whiskey? Only ever really had it with dry and the odd glass of Blue Label on a special occasion (bogan). Any tips? Still feels kind of weird drinking anything on the rocks
Any tips for a novice getting into the world of whiskey? Only ever really had it with dry and the odd glass of Blue Label on a special occasion (bogan). Any tips? Still feels kind of weird drinking anything on the rocks
Or just go to Dan Murphy's and use their tasting bar. They can give you three (or more if you are lucky) different options to taste in your price range and that fit what flavour profile you like.You can literally go and try 4-5 glasses of good whisky at a bar, with someone who knows what they are doing and recommending for $100.
I’m not trying to be a dick but go to a bar and have a couple glasses, chat to the Barman, plenty of good whisky bars in the city (even if you’re not in Melbourne)
This is a banging line upHave a look on Dan Murphys website and find a bottle or two that's in the $70-$100 price range to try out. Look for something that has a softer palette or alternately something peaty to explore. Avoid lower tier whisky (Ballantines, Canadian Club, Jack Daniels, Johnny Walker) for now, as they have their own special place in the lineup but it's not for starting your whisky journey.
The trick to whisky is being able to fully explore it and there's three main stages to it, the nose, palette and finish. Google the tasting notes for whatever whisky you purchase and there will be plenty of run downs of what you may be able to smell and taste in terms of flavours.
My recommended entry level whiskies are as follows:
Monkey shoulder - light vanilla, toffee and fruit
Balvenie 12 - spices, nutty, oak
Talisker 10 - pepper, smokey, peat
GlenDronach 12 - raisins, cinnamon, stewed fruit
Suntory Chita - honey, citrus, honeydew
The important thing to know is you'll develop preferences over time, and while you may not enjoy each and every whisky initially that's ok, there's plenty out there that you will like. Something lke the Glenmorangie Expressions Tasting Pack may also be worth a look, as it gives you a chance to try four different whiskies without needing to buy a bottle of each.
Agree with this especially. I enjoy Green Label and the Double Black is also excellent, especially at its price.The general consensus in whisky circles is that Green Label is the best value for money in the range, and they’re absolutely spot on in that opinion. The bolder for me was Double Black, which was better than expected and is my new default choice for bars that have a bad whisky selection.
Anyone recommend a place in Australia to sell rare whiskey?
I've got an unopened bottle that retails for between 3-5k and I'm curious as to where I could sell it. Unfortunately you can't pop something like that onto eBay or Facebook market place! So I've kind of got to sell it via official channels as I won't find a private buyer for it.
Hibiki 17 year old Kacho Fugetsu Limited Edition. It's boxed and bottle sealed. There were only 1000 bottles made so I can only see it getting more valuable, but unsure what to do. I've got it at my parents house in their safe lolWhat is it?
Anyone recommend a place in Australia to sell rare whiskey?
I've got an unopened bottle that retails for between 3-5k and I'm curious as to where I could sell it. Unfortunately you can't pop something like that onto eBay or Facebook market place! So I've kind of got to sell it via official channels as I won't find a private buyer for it.
Blue label is good, it's just terrible value imo. For $200 a bottle, there are better whiskeys at half the cost. But if you weren't paying for it, I'd still be happy to drink it.Honestly think one of the best things about whisky is the lack of rules. What someone likes others may hate.
It’s worth going to a good whisky bar and just doing a few different drams. Try some peated, try some Japanese florals, try some red wine and port casks. See what you prefer. Try a single malt then a blend. Just have a crack.
FWIW blue label ain’t sh*t and no one I know that enjoys whisky rates it.
Red label is trash lol. Even mixed when you're already drunk it's trash. For an extra $5-10 a bottle it's amazing how much Johnny Walker Black is an improvement. That's my preference for a readily available and cheap(ish) scotch and coke at a bar.Recently purchased the Johnnie Walker range for a blind whisky taste testing night and got a chance to review them afterwards. Synopsis below:
For the price point there are better whiskies out there than Blue Label (Glenmorangie, Glendronach, Dalwhinnie) but if you’re someone who isn’t a whisky drinker and you buy a bottle of Blue Label to celebrate your wedding/first child/getting out of prison you wouldn’t be disappointed by the choice.
The general consensus in whisky circles is that Green Label is the best value for money in the range, and they’re absolutely spot on in that opinion. The bolder for me was Double Black, which was better than expected and is my new default choice for bars that have a bad whisky selection.
The Red Label is trash, you should only drink it if it’s free or there’s nothing else available, but please mix it with something when consumed. Blue Label is the best of the lot, but at AU$194 a bottle it won’t be finding its way onto my shelf anytime soon unless it comes in the form of a gift. The Green Label was a joy to discover and for the price point will now feature heavily in my daily drinker list.
Red label is trash lol. Even mixed when you're already drunk it's trash. For an extra $5-10 a bottle it's amazing how much Johnny Walker Black is an improvement. That's my preference for a readily available and cheap(ish) scotch and coke at a bar.
I don’t think it’s good for nearly any price point personally.Blue label is good, it's just terrible value imo. For $200 a bottle, there are better whiskeys at half the cost. But if you weren't paying for it, I'd still be happy to drink it.
I don’t think it’s good for nearly any price point personally.
Double black or green id happily have over it.
I don’t think it’s good for nearly any price point personally.
Double black or green id happily have over it.
Completely agree on all fronts here. For $200 you can do much, much better than JW Blue but the Double Black and Green punch above their respective price points.