Whisk(e)y Thread!

[kickazz]

I'd never heard of it until your comment and now I'm incredibly curious.

Although I'd be worried I'd end up wasting good whiskey by mixing ones that really don't work together.

I've done some initial online research, it seems the best way to go is to start conservative. As you maintain the bottle, if you are thinking of adding something, pour a bit out of the infinity bottle into a glass first and then add a small amount of your new 'inclusion'. If it tastes ok then you can add the proportionally appropriate amount to the bottle.

 

[Jatz]

I've done some initial online research, it seems the best way to go is to start conservative. As you maintain the bottle, if you are thinking of adding something, pour a bit out of the infinity bottle into a glass first and then add a small amount of your new 'inclusion'. If it tastes ok then you can add the proportionally appropriate amount to the bottle.

Yeah I'm absolutely intrigued - perhaps enough to give it a go.

 

[juss]

Do people think valuable bottles unopened will appreciate in value over time?

I own the following bottle unopened, I've seen it sold at a few places for around $3k - $3.5k mark, and I'm wondering whether to cash out or hold for another decade and it might go up even further.

Suntory Hibiki 17 YO Kacho Fugetsu Edition Japanese Whisky 700ml @ 43% abv - My Liquor Online

Suntory is the oldest whisky making company in Japan. Its origins stretch back to a small shop, started in 1899

myliquoronline.com.au

 

[Jatz]

I've done some initial online research, it seems the best way to go is to start conservative. As you maintain the bottle, if you are thinking of adding something, pour a bit out of the infinity bottle into a glass first and then add a small amount of your new 'inclusion'. If it tastes ok then you can add the proportionally appropriate amount to the bottle.

Did you end up starting one? Would love to hear how it's gone.

 

[kickazz]

Did you end up starting one? Would love to hear how it's gone.

Yeah I've got a bit of Glendronach 12 and Glenlivet 12 in a bottle, tastes nice, perhaps dominated slightly by the Glendronach.

Have a few Australian malts (Starward, Lark) that I might add a bit of in the coming weeks.

 

[Power Raid]

Do people think valuable bottles unopened will appreciate in value over time?

some appreciate whisky unopened. I prefer mine neat.

 

[juss]

some appreciate whisky unopened. I prefer mine neat.

Haha I've had this bottle before in Japan, and purchased another to bring home, I can't bring myself to open it again now it's worth $3k+

It was nice, but not that nice!

 

[ash_1050]

Do people think valuable bottles unopened will appreciate in value over time?

I've got a couple of speculative bottles there that may appreciate in value over time.

If they don't then I've still got good whisky to crack open.

win/win in terms of an investment, you can't lose.

 

[HawthornHawk]

Do people think valuable bottles unopened will appreciate in value over time?

I own the following bottle unopened, I've seen it sold at a few places for around $3k - $3.5k mark, and I'm wondering whether to cash out or hold for another decade and it might go up even further.

Suntory Hibiki 17 YO Kacho Fugetsu Edition Japanese Whisky 700ml @ 43% abv - My Liquor Online

Suntory is the oldest whisky making company in Japan. Its origins stretch back to a small shop, started in 1899

myliquoronline.com.au

Did you end up selling this? AFAIK the Japanese whisky market has peaked and bottles like yours will soon depreciate rather than appreciate. Might be a good time to do a bit of research and cash in

 

[juss]

Did you end up selling this? AFAIK the Japanese whisky market has peaked and bottles like yours will soon depreciate rather than appreciate. Might be a good time to do a bit of research and cash in

Still have it, every now and then I check around online but it's very hard to price. I got quoted from one reputable seller, but of course he needed to also make a profit selling after me and the price he gave was too low.

At worst I keep a magnificent limited edition bottle, I can live without a couple thousand bucks profit, so I'll keep tracking it over time.

 

[juss]

Seems to still be going up, now about $5k

Hibiki 17 Year Old Kacho fugetsu Japanese Single Malt Whisky 700ml - Liquor World

Hibiki 17 Year Old Kacho fugetsu Japanese Single Malt Whisky 700ml

liquorworld.com.au

 

[kickazz]

‘Holy grail’ bottle of whisky expected to fetch $2.3 million at auction

Sotheby’s will be putting a 96-year-old bottle of Macallan single malt whisky under the hammer in London.

www.theage.com.au

Anyone wanna go halves / thirds / etc?

 

[ash_1050]

Purchased 2023's whisky advent calendar from The Whisky Club. Three whiskies in so far and it's been quite enjoyable.

Also won a bottle of Fuji Masterpiece 2022 (RRP $1500) via The Whisky Club as well which arrived today. Looking forward to cracking it between now and xmas!

 

[Jatz]

Purchased 2023's whisky advent calendar from The Whisky Club. Three whiskies in so far and it's been quite enjoyable.

Also won a bottle of Fuji Masterpiece 2022 (RRP $1500) via The Whisky Club as well which arrived today. Looking forward to cracking it between now and xmas!

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How'd you win that? That's an awesome get!

I'm a member of the whisky club but it's been a while since I bought anything.

 

[ash_1050]

How'd you win that? That's an awesome get!

I'm a member of the whisky club but it's been a while since I bought anything.

Won last month's referral competition. Referral link here for anyone who is keen.

I tend to buy their whisky every 2-3 months, buying each month would be expensive. The calendar is a lot of fun though, allows for exploring 24 different whiskies I normally wouldn't try for $12.50/dram average price.

 

[00Stinger]

So about two weeks ago I ended up hopping out to a couple of bars by myself in Osaka.

Drinking Hubiki whisky for about $10 a glass (bottle costs about $180 here).

Fairly pissy I order a glass of Hakashu 18 year old whisky for roughly $42 AU. The cost of piss over there is so much cheaper than here, the owner made a big deal about making sure I knew what I was doing. Figured that whisky would go for about $500 a bottle over here so seemed like good value. Did a quick price check today and it will set you back about $1,600 here. It was good, but not that good.

Also bought a bottle of Kura classic whisky & Kura rum cask finish whisky duty free for about $45 each and they normally set you back $150-$160 here

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[00Stinger]

Duty free pick ups from Tokyo

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[ash_1050]

Picked up The Whisky Club's 2023 advent calendar as an Xmas present to myself.

Have started a bit early as I won't be able to review one each day during December and I'm really enjoying the variety and thought that has gone into each selection. Only two duds of out of six reviewed so far, and there's been a couple of absolute crackers in there.

 

[00Stinger]

The Whisky Club's 2023 advent calendar

how much was it? where did you get it from?

 

[ash_1050]

how much was it? where did you get it from?

$300 from The Whisky Club, which works out to $12.50 per dram.

If you're after a spoiler for what the first 6 have been thus far read on:

Spoiler: The first 6 days of whisky

1. Aerolite Lyndsay 10 year old
2. Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Finish
3. The Boutique-y Whisky Company Blended Whisky #3 (26 years old)
4. Darkness 8 Year Old Blended
5. Colheita Cask Finished The One Fine Blended Whisky
6. Wormtub Batch 3

My two favourites so far have been day 3 and day 6.

 

[kickazz]

Out and about last night and came across a place with some Indian whiskies - I tried an Amrut peated old-fashioned - very nice! Never tried Indian whisky before - another path to explore!

 

[Mesc]

Bought a bottle of Talisker ~ Distillers Edition . Highly recommended.

 

[Jatz]

Bought a bottle of Talisker ~ Distillers Edition . Highly recommended.

Absolutely love Talisker. My go to bottle.

 

[Mesc]

Absolutely love Talisker. My go to bottle.

Same. I buy a random single malt to try here and there but always end up going back to Talisker.

 

[Mesc]

Talisker Forests of the Deep 44 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) | Nicks Wine Merchants

Talisker Forests of the Deep 44 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) | Buy Online

www.nicks.com.au

I'll just take a dozen thanks.