JohnS Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 Fools+Money = Parted It's readily available all over the place again. In Asia and now North America. Not elsewhere, unfortunately, for those who enjoyed it.
Lotusguy Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 In Asia and now North America. Not elsewhere, unfortunately, for those who enjoyed it. Ah yes - I forgot our poor Ozzie brethren. 2
benigma Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 In Asia and now North America. Not elsewhere, unfortunately, for those who enjoyed it. Very frustrating! I'd like a bottle just to try, but I'm certainly not paying 6 or 7 times the sticker price for it.
TM-US Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 Very frustrating! I'd like a bottle just to try, but I'm certainly not paying 6 or 7 times the sticker price for it.Where are you located? JW Green is easy to find around here.I would say that if you are not a JW fan, I don't know if you'd like this stuff. I think the green label is a bit harsh. Black is much smoother, and Gold is pretty nice. I lament the fact that it is bottled at 40%. It needs to be at least 43-45%.
benigma Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Where are you located? JW Green is easy to find around here. I would say that if you are not a JW fan, I don't know if you'd like this stuff. I think the green label is a bit harsh. Black is much smoother, and Gold is pretty nice. I lament the fact that it is bottled at 40%. It needs to be at least 43-45%. Sydney, Australia. Perhaps I should try the more readily available stuff first so I know whether or not to jump on it if a reasonably priced opportunity comes up.
Onelove Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Any Aussies imported this from the states? With conversion and taxes it's still half of the going rate here.
sengjc Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Any Aussies imported this from the states? With conversion and taxes it's still half of the going rate here. Now that's a good idea.
FHFinster Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 I still see it in stores too. I had Johnny green for the first time in the Bahamas back in 1999. It blew my mind. Couldn't find it in the states for years. Finally I did. Spent my hard earned college coin on it and was utterly disappointed. IMO, much better single malts out there.
MIKA27 Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 Out of all the JW, I loved the green the most - Loved the smoky flavour and it was rather smooth. I was unaware it had been discontinued, admittedly, I haven't purchased a bottle in a couple years as I much prefer single malts.
sengjc Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 On close inspection, it appears that the 700ml Aussie version appears to use the same flat based squarish bottle as those used for the current bottlings of the Johnnie Walker Blue Label. I have put a piece of paper underneath to show the colour of the contents. Surprisingly it appears to have a cork closure. Interesting, I thought it would have the same plastic screw cap closure as the North American 750ml release. The only obvious indicator that this would be the new 2015 bottling release would be the smallish age statement label at the bottle's base - it is much smaller in comparison to the past bottlings after the SWA ruling on the term 'vatted malt' and is missing the statement: "the art of pure malt" & the "walking man" logo. For posterity, I have included the barcode and the glass etched bottling lot code:
sengjc Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Here's the back of the carton box showing the component single malts that make up the blend (vatting): 1
JohnS Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Are these a regular production re-release in Australia sengjc, or a limited release?
sengjc Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Are these a regular production re-release in Australia sengjc, or a limited release?I'm not sure John.There is no indication on the bottle or packaging to indicate if it is a limited release or if it is a special release for the 10 year anniversary of the Green Label despite the available information on the web that indicates otherwise. All I can be sure of is that it is not from the previous bottlings prior to its discontinuation because of the changes to the labels on the bottles. 1
cris77 Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Coming out in a few days...12-06..i will be going tondan murphys for a couple of bottles 1
JohnS Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Okay...I've just found a link to a Johnnie Walker Australia Facebook post that this is a limited release to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2005 release in Australia. They claim it will be available in stores at the end of May 2015, whereas I've read other stockists will have it by the end of June. https://www.facebook.com/JohnnieWalkerAustralia/photos/a.313016925943.193492.51267140943/10153222533290944/?type=1
sengjc Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 For those interested, I got mine from the sort of local VintageCellars for $75 a bottle in Melbourne, CBD store. Checkout their website, they may deliver interstate.
Onelove Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Speak of the devil...that keeps on walking... Have you tried any yet from the new bottles yet Sengic? Grabbed a couple the other day but I haven't opened as yet.
cris77 Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 I'm still waiting for Dan Murphy's to bring them in stock..
Onelove Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 So was I as I usually click and collect from dans, had to get the mrs a case of red from first choice and on my way through the store saw the green for sale. Couldn't resist.
sengjc Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Have you tried any yet from the new bottles yet Sengic? Grabbed a couple the other day but I haven't opened as yet. Not yet - planning on opening one when I next meet up with a mate who has two unopened bottles of the previous batch release.
dangolf18 Posted June 21, 2015 Author Posted June 21, 2015 Saw it for like 45 bucks at Costco recently. Didn't get any as Oban was the same price.
benigma Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 For those interested, I got mine from the sort of local VintageCellars for $75 a bottle in Melbourne, CBD store. Checkout their website, they may deliver interstate. I got mine from Vintage Cellars Newcastle and they were $69 a pop. They have a special on at the moment as well, buy 2 single malts and get 20% off. It was an expensive trip inside 1
sengjc Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 ...It was an expensive trip inside LOL, tell me about it.
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