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Johnnie Walker Black Label Islay Origin 12yo - $49 @ BWS (Select Stores)

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Johnnie Walker Black Label Islay Origin 12yo - $49 @ BWS (Select Stores)
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Poimandres on 24/05/2022 - 17:22 bws.com.au (863 clicks)
Last edited 24/05/2022 - 17:39 by 1 other user

Just saw my local BWS was selling this for $49 and it looks like some local stores are selling for this price here in Brisbane at least.

If I wanted to be maximum bargain I would have thrown in something cheap and used a $10 off $50 spend voucher, but it wasn't available online from my store (others do have it online for $49).

The whisky itself is apparently a mix of Caol Ila 12 and Lagavulin, both of which are significantly more expensive than this so the price is right. Be warned she is smoky, so not for Highlanders (there can be only one!)

Looking forward to enjoying in this cooler weather.

Alcohol Johnnie Walker Liquor Scotch Whisky

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  • EarlyBird on 24/05/2022 - 17:41

    Showing $60 in VIC. Will definitely try it at $49

    • RichardL on 24/05/2022 - 17:42

      Showing as $49 at BWS Exhibition St, VIC

  • [Deactivated] on 24/05/2022 - 17:50
    +1

    Our of curiosity/naivety, how is a product allowed to be simply a mix of two other company's products, without advertising/stating this?

    • Poimandres on 24/05/2022 - 18:02
      +1

      It does mention both of those distilleries on the box, and they are owned by the same parent company.

    • Chocobros on 24/05/2022 - 18:02

      Does diageo own them all?

      Bought a couple of weeks ago and definitely not a great taste :/. I like laphroaig 10 for what it's worth…

      • Sleepycat3 on 24/05/2022 - 18:24
        +1

        No comparing this to Laphroaig 10. The JW blends are known for consistency, but not character. So if you are a person of fine tastes already (I love Caol Ila and Ardbeg Uigeadail), then this JW is not going to satisfy you.

        • Poimandres on 24/05/2022 - 18:51

          You guys are giving me pause lol. I'll crack it tonight and report back. I'm a fan of Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Talisker. Single malts almost always. We'll see how this goes….

          • Poimandres on 24/05/2022 - 19:28
            +3

            @Poimandres: Well she is a little rough around the edges no doubt. Not the best for drinking neat, but passable with a bit of ice. Alright for the price but I wouldn't buy another bottle.

            • Chocobros on 24/05/2022 - 22:50

              @Poimandres: Everyone's taste is different and it's by no means horrible tasting for sure. I was just expecting more enjoyment/a more pleasant taste for my palate.

              If you enjoy it then that's all that matters!

    • M00Cow on 24/05/2022 - 18:11

      all owned by Diageo. But basically it's the slops mixed (which is what all blended whisky is). it's like a "red blend" in wine. If you like it great! but usually it's fairly harsh on their own, but fine if you err blend it with soda/coke/etc

    • Plimsol on 24/05/2022 - 18:14
      +1

      It’s really quite common for whisky to be produced for blending. Around 95% of the Caol Ila distillery output is used in blends, such as Johnnie Walker Black Label. Even though Caol Ila is a fantastic single malt, they make more money from selling larger quantities to bigger distilleries that blend.

    • badwiring on 25/05/2022 - 10:48

      Blended whiskies are always done like this. They're usually about 50% grain whisky, which is made from wheat and doesn't have much flavour on its own. Then different malt whiskies are added to give flavour - like adding cordial to water.

  • M00Cow on 24/05/2022 - 18:06
    +7

    Mate, goto Liquorland, or First Choice and get their Aerstone Land Cask, a single malt, smoky and delicious.
    If you're a Highlander, then get their Aerstone Sea Cask, it's smooth.

    https://www.liquorland.com.au/spirits/aerstone-land-cask-10y…

    With 25% shopback that'll be under $40

    • Chocobros on 24/05/2022 - 18:19
      +1

      Saw all the positive reviews and figured they must be fake. Tried the sea cask and was pleasantly surprised!

      Land cask is next on my list :)

    • Poimandres on 24/05/2022 - 18:42
      +1

      Thanks for the tip. Haven't tried these so good to know there's well priced options out there.

    • C-Nut on 24/05/2022 - 19:54
      +1

      thanks for the recommendation

    • FredAstair on 25/05/2022 - 17:59
      +1

      Damn. Missed this deal.
      The ratings on this are between 73-89%.
      Impressive

      • M00Cow on 25/05/2022 - 22:33
        +1

        First Choice has them too for $50. Keep an eye out for deal over the next few days. CR will probably have a deal.

        • FredAstair on 26/05/2022 - 07:20
          +1

          like this one…
          https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/702328

          Cheers

        • FredAstair on 26/05/2022 - 10:23
          +1

          Bingo.
          25% off (max $25)
          10% off site wide.
          2 bottles (sea cask) for $100-$10 with 25% cashback of $22.50
          That’ll be a grand total of $67.50for 2 bottles ($33.75 per bottle) and a large hangover to boot. Lol

          I can once again avoid buying sub par overrated JW red.

          • M00Cow on 26/05/2022 - 11:49
            +1

            @FredAstair: Well that calls for a celebration! We done, given the excise on it, Coles has probably made a loss.

            • FredAstair on 26/05/2022 - 20:13
              +1

              @M00Cow: Coles. A loss.
              Even more reason to celebrate.
              Cheers

  • mralvinwong on 24/05/2022 - 22:02

    nice find!

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