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Milking succeeded, Alan. Thanks for sharing. My focus mainly is on IB, and then preferably on bourbon matured whiskies (CS, UCF and NC, of course). Not really valuable to mention specific expressions as theymostly are single casks ... and therefore most likely not available anymore. Slàinte mhath

Excellent list, Alan, and I'm particularly pleased that you've put the focus on IBs, both in this vid. and this year, because they bring so much to the industry/sector. Some OMCs do appear in my market but not the others, alas. People say SV are releasing too many in the 100 proof series and I understand what they mean, but for nz there's only been 3 for the whole year/just this month so I'm not quite at saturation point, yet. Plus there's the potential frustration of which ones the local importer chooses to pick/omit. Cheers!

You’re killing me Alan, I can’t get any of your 5 here in Texas, USA! Argh

My Scotch Whisky of the Year is Glen Scotia 15 and my Bourbon of the Year is Town Branch Overproof!

I think the independents have been great. Here are some but I’d add them to your list Alan. Signatory vintage 100 Caol Ila 9 years 2015. Signatory 100 Benrinnes 2011 13 years. Signatory Vintage 14 years North British Grain 2009 @46 abv. Douglas Laing Premier Barrell Ardmore 12 years Fathers Day. Cutty Sark Prohibition 50% abv. Happy Christmas.

Agree with Thompson Bros, maybe even old Perth ( cask strength) but sorry for me that Talisker 11 would have to be something exceptional to justify costing more than £100

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I’m a big fan of Infrequent Flyers, North Star and Signatory Vintage. There are some fantastic whiskies in their lineups

Old Perth for the win!

Alan good line up. My picks would be 5.Compass Box Nectarosity, 4.SMWS Three in One 140.9 (Balcones), 3. Compass Box No Name No 3, 2.Campbeltown Loch (20/06/23), 1. SMWS 157.1 Toasty, Roasty and Oaky Armorik "Warenghem Distillery"

My best peated Malt in 2024 was Port Charlotte SYC01. Tightly followed by the Ardnahoe inaugural and the Glen Scotia Dragon. Thanks for sharing your Thoughts and Opinion about. Whish you happy Holidays. Greets from Germany 😎🤘

What a list Alan, I can't argue with any of them. So much in par with my peated whiskies of the year as well. Cheers friend, here's to bigger and peatier whiskies for 2025!

Great picks, Alan. Some of these aren't available where I am (Midgie, Ardnahoe 5, Glen Scotia Dragon though we do have the Mermaid), but I'm a big fan of Benromach 15 for its dusty farm workshop notes.

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Picked up a couple Kilchomans recently. Both earn high marks for what I tried this year. Just cracked the 100% Islay 13th Edition (all ex-bourbon) recently. Superb. Also uncorked the Cask Strength Sanaig (it says 2024 edition, so I wonder if they plan to tweak it in the future?): just what I imagined and hoped it would be.

Nice list. I have to do some shopping now

I think the Mac-Talla Mara is an underrated whisky

Hi Alan, couldn’t agree more on the Benromach 15, I love this malt. Good video 👍. Have a great Xmas and have a great new year. Slàinte Alan🥃

On the Benromach 15, I completely concur!

Thanks for sharing Alan. Interesting list. Most of the new whiskies I've tried this year are single cask independent bottlings, so not very relevant to make best of 2024 list. From the official bottlings the Laphroaig 10yo cask strenth (batch 16) and Ardnahoe Feis Ile bottle are worth mentioning. Slàinte mhath

Great video 👍 I'd like to recommend Scarabus Batch Strength @58% and usually around $40. It's an Islay Mystery Malt, but it's most certainly Caol Ila, and it's an extraordinary value, as is Scarabus @46%. The only version of Scarabus I'd steer clear of is the 10yo which sadly is bottled @40%.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Alan Due to the sherry influence not a whisky I will be first in line to try. Slàinte mhath

Hi Alan. I’ve been missing on parade for a while, too much happening. Thanks for the review and all your many efforts. Happy Christmas, enjoy every moment.

How would compare to Glenfiddich 15 Solera

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Thanks for sharing Alan. Have not tried this one but heared others that did and loved it. Slàinte mhath

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40% malt (Glenfarclas, Glen Garioch, Fettercairn & Blair Athol) and 60% grain - Cambus but could also contain other grains. The cask that was used is a refill Islay sherry cask.

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Thanks for reviewing Alan Yep, tasted this one during GWF. Decent dram. Slàinte mhath

I bought this one Al. Online chatter tends to assume that naming it Kildalton should mean it's basically Ardbeg for a few reasons. It's closest to the cross itself and Ardbeg has used the name on some official past bottlings. But I agree with you that it plays more like a Laphroaig in some ways.

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Its says 40% malts..60% grain

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First of all, thanks for returning, Alan. And of course thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one. Had the pleasure to try their Ardbeg (teaspooned) myself during GWF. Decent stuff. Unfortunately I couldn't take any bottles home with me... Slàinte mhath

Absolutely great to see you again!!!!!

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Good to see you back!! Happy Holidays!!

Alan good to see you coming out of retirement. Looking forward to your whisky of the year must be the Speyburn 20 you had from me.

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Alan, great to see ya back. At that price and 40 years old, is it a grain rather than a malt whisky? CHEERS!

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The glendronach could be a lot older though...

Oct 2022 batch was very sulfuric. This also happened with Springbank 15. I think they have a lot of bad sherry casks at their distillery.

Spot on shout Alan! The Speyburn 18 is well up there too. All the best mate

Solid and dependable, may go and pick up another one as it’s been a while.

Love your content and I am also a fan of deanston. i always have one on the shelf, I'm currently on the peat as the winter cold weather turns . .

Deanston 12 for me!!