What bourbon are you drinking in Australia? - Winter 2013

[Andre28]

yeah that was it. $180 was indeed pricey but I guess I couldnt control for myself. At $280 though I have found much much more restraint!

[camduncan]

As far as I know, Dan's are getting their product through Southtrade who have the wholesale rights to the BT direct products (not Blantons etc)... My understanding is they're getting very limited supply of Pappy via BT, but that Ian at Burwood Cellars still has a direct agreement with Julian, so will continue to get product.

[bjbronwyn]

It wouldn't surprise me that southtrade put the pappy line up for tender to all the major liquor stores to see who will pay the most to stock it! Its unbelievable the price increase over the period of 4 months since it last was on the shelves. A few stores used to have it at $190, fassina and PALS here in Adelaide, but it obviously sold too quickly! So maybe its southtrade that bumped the price not Dans! didn't stop me from giving them a serve however!!

[bjbronwyn]

....On another matter, has anyone else here tried the PHC? Interested to hear your thoughts. I found it to be very complex, with a lot of flavours competing with each other. That's not a criticism though, certainly the rye and wheat together make it very interesting, but also very balanced. Its certainly the best bourbon ive tried in this price range, and with this higher proof, and ive tried a few. I wonder if this is similar to what a good four grain tastes like? I admit I had to dilute it with a splash of water to enjoy the flavours a bit more.

[camduncan]

I'm hoping to get a bottle or two, but have a few other orders on the go that I need to sort out first...... Hopefully it'll still be around by then Your taste notes certainly got me interested!

[Vietish]

I was looking at PHC as well. Its going near the limit of my price range for what I would be willing to pay for something, but I think I will try and convince the gf to let me splurge a little. It makes it a bit easier when she is also a bourbon lover. It will either be that or the Kentucky Spirit.

Also, I am having several large pours of Woodford as I just happened to score two 1ltr bottles for $100

[Guest]

After all this pappy talk i thought i should have a pour of the 20, then followrd it up with a pour of WT101, yeh, much rather have six bottles of WT for the same price!

[bjbronwyn]

After work had a couple of JD blacks followed by BT, then ETL and finished with a HW double rye. All very good whiskeys for what we can get in Australia. Now to cook dinner..... Here goes nothing!

[Stones]

Just tried my first glass of Blantons Special Reserve, it wont be my last! I know its only 80 proof, but it has those subtle flavours that I like from others such as ETL, EWSB. I don't know why it took so long, but by the looks of it, I'll need another bottle by the end of the week!

[camduncan]

Enjoyed some OGD 86 proof and a pour of Virginia Gentleman last night.

[Guest]

Being my birthday I figured I should get my something nice, so I jumped on Dans website and ordered a bottle of PHC, will be watching the mail delivery next week like a hawk!

[Vietish]

Happy Birthday mate!! Hope its a good one.

[Guest]

Happy Birthday mate!! Hope its a good one.

Thanks!

I should i have ordered the PHC ahead so I could crack it on my birthday, but im sure Il find other ways to celebrate:cool:

[tanstaafl2]

A little off topic but I would value some input from down under! Saw this today in a local store and was intrigued.

Lark Single Cask whisky. Relatively low proof at 43% and looks to be small cask aged (about 40 gallons/100 liters?) suggests something smaller than a standard barrel. Port finish which is interesting. Probably relatively young as well but no indication of age I could find on the bottle. Link suggests "up to 8 years". But the biggest downside is the price at about $150. I like getting unusual bottles but at this price it would be nice to know this at least has a chance to be decent!

Had a Hellyer's Road 3 bottle gift pack and I confess I found it to be a bit peculiar.

What I would really love to try is a Smith's Angaston 8yo Single Malt whisky. Not sure why but it has always sounded intriguing. If somebody is interested in working towards a friendly arrangement feel free to PM me!

[camduncan]

Cracked a bottle of Makers 46 (that I picked up in Hawaii in 2012) yesterday in honour of its release on the Aussie market next week. Tasty stuff! Can't wait to see it on the shelves of my local retailer soon

[Stones]

Cracked a bottle of Makers 46 (that I picked up in Hawaii in 2012) yesterday in honour of its release on the Aussie market next week. Tasty stuff! Can't wait to see it on the shelves of my local retailer soon

I tried this in 2010 and found it to be quite palatable compared to the entry model MM, interesting its coming to market here now, i'll have to give it another try even though i'm not the biggest MM fan. Do you have an idea what it might be retailing for Cam?

[Vietish]

I need some advice if anyone can help. I was in a random bottle shop on the weekend and I saw a couple of things that I don't know if it worth my while to go back for. There was High West Rendezvous Rye and High West Double Rye. I have read a little on them, but just wanted to get anyone opinions about if they are worth looking at getting, as this would be my first foray into Rye's.

Also there was a Wild Turkey 8 Year Old with a red top and age statement on the front, which was the only one there, the rest were 101's. It stood out as I dont recall seeing it around much, but then I never really looked before.

I really appreciate any advice you can give.

[Old Dusty]

If you want a non-Aussie opinion, get all three. The High West are blends of two ryes each. They are probably good entry points for a rye newbie. If you only get one, get the Rendezvous. As for the WT I always grab age stated products if they have dropped to NAS status and I can still find them.

[camduncan]

I tried this in 2010 and found it to be quite palatable compared to the entry model MM, interesting its coming to market here now, i'll have to give it another try even though i'm not the biggest MM fan. Do you have an idea what it might be retailing for Cam?

My latest information is that it will retail for around $80

[camduncan]

I need some advice if anyone can help. I was in a random bottle shop on the weekend and I saw a couple of things that I don't know if it worth my while to go back for. There was High West Rendezvous Rye and High West Double Rye. I have read a little on them, but just wanted to get anyone opinions about if they are worth looking at getting, as this would be my first foray into Rye's.

Also there was a Wild Turkey 8 Year Old with a red top and age statement on the front, which was the only one there, the rest were 101's. It stood out as I dont recall seeing it around much, but then I never really looked before.

I really appreciate any advice you can give.

I agree with the advice given - I'd grab any High West I could get my hands on, but that's because I am a big Rye fan. From memory High West retails over $100 a bottle here, so if you've never tried Rye, it might be cheaper to grab a Jim Beam or Wild Turkey version first to see if it is a flavour you enjoy.

[Vietish]

Thanks for all the advice guys, I really appreciate it. I have tried Beam and Turkey Rye and I don't mind it. Also if the memory serves me right, one of the bottles was $89 and the other $99. They had a lot of bottles there, so I dont think they will run out before I get back there. I might just try and grab the two, going off the recommendations above.

[deathevocation]

I need some advice if anyone can help. I was in a random bottle shop on the weekend and I saw a couple of things that I don't know if it worth my while to go back for. There was High West Rendezvous Rye and High West Double Rye. I have read a little on them, but just wanted to get anyone opinions about if they are worth looking at getting, as this would be my first foray into Rye's.

Also there was a Wild Turkey 8 Year Old with a red top and age statement on the front, which was the only one there, the rest were 101's. It stood out as I dont recall seeing it around much, but then I never really looked before.

I really appreciate any advice you can give.

Grab the WT. Should be around $60 - $65.

[Vietish]

So I went back to the store and grabbed the Turkey. It was only $50.00 and it was the only one there which really swayed my mind. I just couldn't pull the trigger on the High West. One factor being the weight of two bottles in my bag on the train ride home. They still had 12 bottles left of the High West, so I can get that next time.

Also, Cam, you were spot on with the price for the 46. $79.90

I am now going to sit down and crack the bottle of Turkey. Its Friday tomorrow!

[camduncan]

Have some Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream on hand..... am thinking it might need sampling over the weekend

[Vietish]

So, yet again my girlfriend has shown me why I need to lock her down and marry her. She has just sent me a link to the Makers Mark FB page where they informed us about a visit this weekend. I know where I am going before the Rugby.

Maker’s Mark Chairman Emeritus Bill Samuels, Jr., is coming to Australia and he’s bringing a revolutionary new bourbon with him! Maker’s 46: a bolder, more complex expression of Maker’s Mark, with a long, lingering bitter-free finish that is nothing short of remarkable.

Join us in Sydney or Melbourne to meet the Maker and purchase the limited release Maker's 46. Aug 17, 4:30-5:30 PM at Dan Murphy’s Alexandria in Sydney, and Aug 19, 4:30-5:30 at Costco Docklands in Melbourne. Then this limited release product will be available at specialty liquor stores.