[WA] Starward Two-Fold Whisky $57.60, Ardbeg 10Yr Scotch $78.80, Mars Iwai Tradition Japanese Blended $87 @ BWS, Sth River

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Bunch of Whiskies on clearance at my local BWS (WA - Southern River), some seem to be on the BWS website, some not:

• Starward Two-Fold Double Grain Australian Whisky 700mL - $57.60
• Ardbeg 10 Year Old Scotch Whisky 700mL - $78.80
• Mars Iwai Tradition Japanese Blended Whisky 750mL - $87.00
• Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL - $95.00
• Chivas Regal Mizunara Whisky 700mL - $72.10

I've been waiting on the Ardbeg 10 to be on sale so that's the only one I picked up. GLHF.

Dan Murphy's WA price comps:
- Starward Two-fold $63.80
- Mars Iwai Tradition $99.95
- Glenfiddich 15 $109.95
- Chivas Regal Mizunara $88.85 (although I got a bottle recently at the $59.90 flash deal)

Boozebud:
- Ardbeg 10 $84.99 (but sold out on website)

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  Aeongrave on 03/08/2020 - 14:41

  +4

  Haven't tried the Two-Fold variety, but the regular Starward is the best Aussie whisky I've tried. Will definitely give this a crack.

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    Medrad on 03/08/2020 - 15:17

    +1

    Two-fold is their low-end line, but is an awesome drop. This is definitely a great price if you're within driving distance.

    Failing that, purchasing direct, they don't charge shipping!
    I was lucky to attend a wedding reception at their distillery and sampled a few of their now-finished lines. Very delicious from a different take on their methods of ageing/blending.

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    Shaolinking on 03/08/2020 - 18:32

    You should try Lark too! (from tassie)

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    rolling stone on 03/08/2020 - 19:50

    Its good for blended whisky. I own it.

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    simulacrum on 04/08/2020 - 11:38

    Sullivan's cove and produce some crackas, Overeem produces some nice expressions too. But yeah I reckon Starward is underrated.. apparently they're about to produce a new one called "Fortis" aged in ex-shiraz casks bottled at 50% alc for an RRP of $129 which seems promising.

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  zerk03 on 03/08/2020 - 14:54

  What’s a good one for present? Looking at 200-300 budget

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    tnarg on 03/08/2020 - 14:59

    +1

    Too many to name - would need more info e.g.
    - Do they like Sherry Cask, Bourbon cask etc
    - Do they like peat/smoke or floral/sweet?
    - Are you after a single malt
    - Do they have a preference for Scotch or are open to other countries?

    It's a big question

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    bitesized on 03/08/2020 - 15:01

    +1

    It depends on what style the person likes (sherry/peaty/spicy etc.), but this is a pretty good list to consider for your price range: https://thewhiskylist.com.au/guide/top-10-200-dollar-whiskie…

    I would personally recommend the GlenDronach 18 Allardice.

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      tnarg on 03/08/2020 - 16:47

      +1

      I have the GlenDronach 18 Allardice (2 bottles) - it is now getting hard to find and more expensive.
      Hugeeeee Sherry Bomb

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    Thefong on 03/08/2020 - 15:17

    100% depends on the person you're buying it for, but in that pricerange the Balvenie 21yo Portwood is a very nice drop of scotch

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    Medrad on 03/08/2020 - 15:24

    +1

    $200-300 budget….

    Opens up so many questions as have been listed.

    For me, an expensive Irish is nice, on the smooth/sweet side. I like a nice Speyside single malt with a touch of peat, but not a whole lot of smoke.

    There are so many out there.

    If you like local, source yourself a cask-strength from Tasmania; Lark, Fanny Bay or Sullivans' Cove. There are some nice Helliyers' Road drops too. There are a few other drops from around Aus too, like Starward (Melb), 23rd Street (Renmark), Limeburners (WA) and a few other good drops coming out in recent times.

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      linnaen on 03/08/2020 - 17:31

      But I've never found an Irish whiskey I like, goes to show how people tastes vary.
      OP really needs to get an idea of the kind of flavours their giftee likes.

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    orbital on 03/08/2020 - 15:55

    As another poster suggested, try local Tassie whisky, espcially the smaller boutique ones. I've been to Old Kempton Distillery, a great drop, and have ordered a couple off their mailing list.

    https://www.oldkemptondistillery.com.au/shop/#spirits

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    wayne7190 on 03/08/2020 - 16:39

    +1

    I've had the Lark Single Malt a few times and really enjoy it. The Lark Selection is great too

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    Shaolinking on 03/08/2020 - 18:50

    Usually for gifts, I would go for something people would say "ohhhh I heard of that brand, ohhh I see the word single malt, they are naiseeee."

    • Johnnie Walker Blue ……"naise brand, blended goodness"
    • Highland Park 18YO or younger ……"easy beginner single malt"
    • Lagavulin 16YO / 12YO / special release …… "tell them you know it's really really really good, don't care what they think/say"
    • Any expensive Macallan …… "don't worry, the brand name is huge they will kinda know"
    • Any Dalmore ….. "tell them to go watch the movie Kingsman, and get ready the cigars"
    • Mortlach Game of Thrones Six Kingdoms …… "you know GOT, yeah you know something"
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    simulacrum on 04/08/2020 - 11:40

    I always suggest Glendronach if they're into sherry aged stuff.. they've been putting out some great whisky lately.

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  rogsamsy on 03/08/2020 - 15:09

  +1

  Mars Iwai is a ¥2,200 whisky in Japan.

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    linnaen on 03/08/2020 - 17:32

    And it's nasty in both countries!

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    Speedz on 03/08/2020 - 17:48

    That's a lot of money we are paying for it in Australia

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    Shaolinking on 03/08/2020 - 18:51

    japanese whisky so overpriced these dayssssss

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  AssociatedMishchap @ BWS - Beer Wine Spirits on 03/08/2020 - 15:21

  the reduce to clear prices will differ store to store, so dont expect the same prices as op has posted for your local store.
  eg for inner west area (NSW) - Chivas Regal Mizunara Whisky 700ml is $87.60.

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  Mahogany Granger on 03/08/2020 - 15:57

  If only they had wee beastie

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  Mister Ed on 04/08/2020 - 16:51

  +1

  Thank op, picked up the last Ardbeg 10 for $78 and a Melbourne Gin Company Dry Gin for $49 at Southern River. No box for the Ardbeg, but I can live with that.

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    bitesized on 04/08/2020 - 19:14

    Happy to share the whisky love!