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Top Shelf Whisky is about exploring the best whisky we can buy and sharing our unique experience with our viewers. We sincerely want to help whisky lovers with their special occasion bottles, to help whisky geeks get the good stuff, and to just share the our whisky exploration with those who truly appreciate drinking whisky. Our focus is on single malt scotch but we are here to explore any and all whiskies. From time to time, we'll also let you in on a few bottles we paid a lot for we were disappointed.
We focus on the taste and smell of these bottles and will touch on the price, but we're not here to give in depth details on the history or the craft of these bottles. If you love whisky and spend too much on it, we are here for you.
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We focus on the taste and smell of these bottles and will touch on the price, but we're not here to give in depth details on the history or the craft of these bottles. If you love whisky and spend too much on it, we are here for you.
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Laphroaig Cairdeas 2024: #538
Today, we dive into the Cask Favorites, a 10 year blend of the exceptional Cairdeas Triple Wood and PX cask. Not just two favorites from Laphroaig fans, but two of our favorites as well. One things for sure at 52.4% and with a proper age statement, this isn't one to miss. But is it going to be the best value in whisky of 2024?
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Ardbeg 22 Year Old TWEx: # 537
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Today 2000 distilled 2022 bottled Heavy Charred Ex-Jack Daniel's Barrel Join us on Patreon @ www.patreon.com/TopShelfWhisky
Kilchoman Sanaig: # 536
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Today we dive into the "middle" of the Kilchoman range. The not too sherried but not too bourbon cask driven whisky. This is an older bottling and well...it used to be different. Join us on Patreon @ www.patreon.com/TopShelfWhisky
Jack Daniels 12 Year Old Batch 1: # 535
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Today another sample from our friends. This time the Jack Daniel's 12 year, said by some as a BTAC level bourbon. We'll get to the bottom of this. Thanks Colin L! Join us on Patreon @ www.patreon.com/TopShelfWhisky
Ardbeg 18 Year Old 2018: # 534
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Today we go back in blind again with an Ardbeg 18 year old! Join us on Patreon @ www.patreon.com/TopShelfWhisky
Port Charlotte Islay Barely -7 Year Old 2014: # 533
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Today we go back to one of our favorite distilleries and one of their most loved annual releases. Join us on Patreon @ www.patreon.com/TopShelfWhisky
Enigma Islay 16 Year Old: # 532
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Today head head back to the exciting Enigma series from Cadenheads. This time...a cask strength lagavulin? One things for certain, at 55% this is a big Smokey beast. Join us on Patreon @ www.patreon.com/TopShelfWhisky
Springbank Green 12 Year Old: # 531
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Today we drive into the Springbank 12 Green. This one is from the archives. But effectively this was Springbank doing their "organic" thing some years ago. This one is 100% ex bourbon matured and comes in at their typical 46%. Join us on Patreon @ www.patreon.com/TopShelfWhisky
Ardmore 2003 GM 17 Year Old: # 530
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Today we're back for another simi blind sample review. This time from one of our favorite independent bottlers and a distillery we basically know nothing about. Join us on Patreon @ www.patreon.com/TopShelfWhisky
Cadenhead Hazelburn 13 Year Old: # 529
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Today we dive back into Hazelburn, but this time with a limited Cadedhead's release. 46% and all lovely ex bourbon casks. Join us on Patreon @ www.patreon.com/TopShelfWhisky
Bruichladdich Lochindall 15 Year Old 2023 CMFB: # 528
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Bruichladdich 15 year old matured in a chateau Climens hogshead and bottled at 53.2% abv Join us on Patreon @ www.patreon.com/TopShelfWhisky
Octomore 14 2 Vs Port Charlotte PMC 01
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Today, we go back into the ring for the belt. Octomore vs Port Charlotte. This time we bring you two red wine forward peat monsters. Let the smoke show begin. Join us on Patreon @ www.patreon.com/TopShelfWhisky
Ben Nevis 19 Year Old 1972: # 527
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This 19 year-old distilled way back in 1972 comes in at 56.8% abv. A Distillery Bottling, part of the Fort William Limited batting series. Join us on Patreon @ www.patreon.com/TopShelfWhisky
Springbank 18 Year Old 2009: # 526
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Today we go back to the first modern 18 year! Join us on Patreon @ www.patreon.com/TopShelfWhisky
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Talisker 2013 Distillers Edition: #525
Four Gate Whisky Kelvin Collaboration VI: # 524
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Springbank Local Barley 13 Year Old 2023: # 523
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TBWC Islay 25 Year Old Batch #2: #521
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Lagavulin 2023 Distillery Exclusive Batch 01: #520
Willett Family Estate - "BouRye": #519
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Willett Family Estate - "BouRye": #519
Jim Beam 1957 Chevy Convertible: # 516
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Bunnahabhain Hand Filled Exclusive PX 12 Year Old: #513
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Was waiting for a review on this one since the White Port from last year was so awful.
Wow! Now I’m really happy I got the last bottle at my local Total Wine.
Nice
I got two from ttw here in California $109.00 plus tax I might get one more!! Cheers
Wow have to crack mine open, best Cairdeas for me is the Port 2013 so this will be interesting, great video guys👍🏻
@@primewhisky I look forward to your review!
I just bought this bottle last week. I cracked it open right away. I'm so glad I did, because this is delicious stuff!! I also enjoyed last year's release, mainly because I love Madiera...lol. I also really enjoy the Fino from 2018. However this bottle (2024) takes the cake! Cheers Laphroaig fans 👍
Fino was a good one. This 2024 your favorite?
not USSR !!!! BUT CSSR.
This one
Outstanding review Mike and Dustin! I agree completely and I’m already tracking down a couple more of this Cairdeas!! Fabulous!!
What do you know about the laphroaig elements 2.0?
Haven't tried.
Is that the one after the 2.0? Yeah don't know much.
Thanks for the heads up! My son got me a bottle just now at Potomac W&S in DC for $105. Good to have 3 kids scattered about to act as my mules. 😂
That's a good price. Stock up!
I really love this one, even though it does not have the typical Laphroaig Peat, but that makes it even more interesting. In my opinion it tastes older than the 10 years.
Dustin and I absolutely agree this tastes older.
Definitely older.
We just reviewed this with the new 18 release on our channel. We loved them both. Agreed with you guys The Cairdeas way much interested than expected. Sometimes Laphroiag so slip some older bad boys into the releases
I'm going to watch other opinions on this one, not many out there. I'm really interested because to me, this is like the Bunna 12 CS 2022, epic for the money.
Yep will have to check it out. Looking forward to doing a formal review of the new 18 with mike. So far, we're fans but not so sure it is worth it.
Man you guys have me excited for this one!
Cant believe you both put it up there with the 25. Super pumped for this. Gotta stock up!
@MattNole From one Nole to another! My handle is a play on my wine passion. Now exceeded by my passion for whisk(e)y.
good!
Ok, I need to open my bottle of this one after your review (and probably make additional purchases)😂!!! Also, I should probably send you a sample of the Laphroaig Elements.🙂🥃
Won't say no!
Let’s do it! Email?
@@topshelfwhisky will send you DM 😁
Wow - I was gonna pass but after this review, I just pulled the trigger! I have been enjoying a 17 yo Williamson Rites of passage first fill sherry so much that I got a second bottle before they disappeared (it was expensive), and thought ‘ok enough Laphroaig for now’. Great review - after hearing it, I am sold!!
Remember that theese boys also love laphroaig and smokey whisky in general :D The rest of the world point to that this is overpriced and go for cask strength instead. Love their videos as always anyway :D
@@shaddepadde the Williamson is a unique Laphroaig, dark, rich, and mildly smokey. I love it. This one is cheap by comparison. Mike's comment about the quarter cask making the mouth feel thick and oily instead of thin was what finally sold me. $104.99 in my market.
@@shaddepadde the 10 CS is basically the same prices as this....when Ohio isn't giving them away that is lol. But who else has reviewed this one? Be interested in the review.
@@topshelfdustin3060 just google laphroaig cairdeas 2024 and there are some reviews + whiskybase. In europe / sweden the laphroaig cairdeas is about 40 euros more than the 10 CS
No lies told ✌🏻
I picked up two bottles online after the live stream and am looking forward to trying it this weekend.
Nice! Hope you enjoy as much as we did.
as always let us know
awesomeee something you love that i can actually afford 😅
When stars align 🤣🤣
Okay I’m convinced to pick up a bottle of this while in Manhattan. Is 120 too much?
Nope.. well, not in my opinion.
I'd guess 100-130 will be the going rate most places.
Have you tried Laphroaig Element L1? I highly recommend.
I believe Dustin has a bottle but I have not.
I haven't. I have heard some good stuff, but just too many bottles and too little funds
Ok I’m convinced. I liked Triple Wood but thought it was a touch too high abv for me personally. This will prob be the perfect blend and abv for me.
Those are fair criticisms of the TW and your conclusion is exactly what to expect... plus a PX kick 😉
Damn. Okay I’m convinced going liquor store hunting today lol
That's the spirit!
This might be our favorite Cairdeas, what’s yours?
If money matters, our favorite whisky this year. And we've had some good ones.
I have tried all Cairdeas since 2019, and I think this is the best one as well!
Warehouse 1 from 2022
@@jtf2dan we gotta vanilla lover!
my fave two are the px and the triple wood....so yeah I need to find this
Oh wow! Very interesting! I would love to have this scotch! Sounds like delicious distillate! Hey have you guys had the 2024 Laphroaig Cairdeas? I can never find these in Vancouver, BC, Canada - but I was just in Alberta and I got several excellent peated scotch expressions including another Cairdeas from 2024!! Cheers guys! Mike - I hope the baby is doing well - baby and mom!! 🙂I do love the most recent Ardbeg 19!!!
Review Wednesday, but we also covered it in depth on the live after we finished the 18. We might have been a bit buzzed by the end :)
@@topshelfdustin3060 Hey thanks so much Dustin! How did I miss that?!! I appreciate the kind reply!! Cheers!! 🙂
@@christinecamley it was a 2 hour live, nobody should expect people to have watched it all :)
Two hours?!!!!!! Wowza!!
You guys live far from each other?
About 100 miles.
@@topshelfwhisky Oh, I thougt like 10 miles
@@andypike1234 that's dedication! 🤣🤣
@@topshelfwhisky I´ll tell ya!
@@andypike1234 man I wish it were 10 miles lol.
FWIW I always thought the lemon-lime note in Ardbeg 10 was more Sprite than actual fruits.
Laphroaig 18 is back!! The 2013 port wood cardeas was a red berry bomb, looking forward to getting the 2024 fruity one. Thank you for a great live session 🎉
I opened up a Dark Cove for the April 8th solar eclipse. Ardbeg is capable of so much more than what it’s currently putting out. Such a shame
Great bottle, both the 46% and CR were great, but very different. I'm still kicking myself that I didn't buy more 46%er's when they were available. The CR...well just saw the one I bought.
That was an excellent release… last good one, imo.
almost grabbed this one, sounds great. recently sampled the whisky sponge 24 yo springbank that came out earlier this year and immediately ordered a bottle from whisky exchange. look out for that one if you can, not cheap but it's incredible imo
I was looking at that bottle today! And yeah the price was rough. I'm sadly not in a place to drop a grand anytime soon on a bottle which is a shame as that and another bottle are on my radar.
“Here’s 25 years but like 46%. Come on. Old whisky doesn’t need water”…says the Springbank 25 fan club :).
lol, to be fair I'm critical of springbank's body too!
True! And agree with you guys 100% on Ardbeg having completely lost credibility. Wish they would just release a solid cask strength 12+ year old each year, and bag the gimmicks.
@@hanqb10 why not just give us what have always asked for? Just a CS version of the 10. It's so simple lol
@@topshelfdustin3060 Just... next batch of the 10, don't add water. See what happens.
@@jasoncoates1835 they can call it the "forgotten water batch". One batch of our 10 our water tank didn't pour creating this unique and one of a kind mistake. Our mistake of course made it better so pay 200 bucks .
Them be peeps
Look at you boys in the way back machine! Always great reviews and nuggets 🔥
Only 400 reviews ago.
Hey Guys, nice stream 🙂Would you say that the 18 is better than the 16 which they sadly let dissapear from the market, maybe to be able to bring the 18 back? The 16 was about 90 Euros here and the 18 is right now between 180 to 190 Euros here. I think 175 Pound/Euro was the Laphroaig price on their website. Some reviews sad that their are some Virgin Oak notes which I would not like too, some others said that the 18 is like the 16 and some reviews hyped this 18 away to nearly the best whisky 2024. I buy my Whisky only from auction since right now 6 years and buy way more expensive whisky too, but my question is, is the whisky worth the price? I liked the 16 a lot, for me one of the best Laphroaig standard since 10 or 15 years. But nearly the same whisky for double the price? If the 18 would be way better it would be the price worth for me. The Cairdeas 2024 you get here for 94 Euros. This one sounds great. I have tried some Cairdeas years ago and lot of them were way to young for me and were not winners for me. So since the I ignore the Cairdeas bottlings. Should get a sample from the 24. Have a nice weekend. Cheers.
I haven't had the 16 and mike had a sample. Mike didn't like it and I've not heard much. I did try and get a sample to do a vs but no luck. First off, buy the Cairdeas unless you hate sherry and laphroaig it's a must buy at that price, get 2-3 at that! Our review is coming soon but we can't sing the praises enough as you saw here. Second, we'll do a proper a full review of the 18. We never review off the neck, and this was a legit neck pour for both of us. Sometimes one of us is new but never both new and both just off a neck pour. Finally, if the price on this is a problem for you, I'm not sure this is a bad buy or a good buy. I think this is on the extreme high side of the market today without going into grossly over priced. Right now I'm not planning a backup, but lets give it some time.
loved the stream, just ordered my Cairdeas, $104 in CA. cheers fellas 🍻
I hope you’re as impressed as we are. Good price.
I thought 5 was better than 6 and 6 was better than 7. Haven’t got around to the later batches yet but I hope that’s not a trend.
Cheers Lads, enjoyed sipping along & good call Dustin on the blend 😉
Glad you enjoyed it! What do you do hi k of the new 18?
That blend hit!
Yes Vancouver!!! You are right in Mike! I am in Alberta now and whoa is scotch cheaper!!!
Glad you said something. I feel like my ability to pay attention. These days are slipping. 🤣🤣🤣 I don’t know if I’ve ever been this tired in my life
You always pay attention to my messages Mike!! I am so appreciative!! Hey you are a new dad so of course you are exhausted!! Congratulations!!! 🎉
I found 2!! They are worth it! I already know!! lol!! Live my 25!!!
The 18 or Cairdeas!
I have 3 Cairdeas - 2024 - and 2 Laphroiag 18s!! The 18s were difficult to find!!
Worth every penny! The Cairdeas and the 18!! Still love Lagavulin the best! Mike I got an 16 at the airport when I landed in Calgary, AB and wow is it cheaper here - $200 in BC - $265 including tax in Alberta - the province next door to B.C.!!
@@christinecamley you're a killer with these! Well done
Such a strong whisky, although I haven't had a bottling this old ... Cheers!
Cheers!
Congrats on the baby Mike❤. Also, u guyz making me spend money again. Still have 4 back up bottles of the 2021 PX Cairdeas but I will have to get this years now as well 😅😅😅 I also have 3 bottles of the old green tube 18's so will probably not jump on the new one anytime soon.
Strong back ups. I have a few of the PX myself and I’m not disappointed with back ups but you need to grab this years, especially if it’s a reasonable price. Sorry, not sorry we induced you spend money again 🤷🏻♂️✌🏻
Just placed an order for 3 bottles 😉
Sorry to miss you guys - great stream as always. Jumped on some of the 24 Cairdeas based on your recommendation. Oh, and huge congratulations Mike on the baby - life is good!
Thank you! I hope you’re impressed with the Cairdeas
Congrats on the baby!
@@boswineguy5461 thank you 😊
Just got my bottle today and have rewatched your review. I’m with Dustin! It’s all the descriptors you mentioned which helped me isolate some of the complex notes. Fantastic guys. Cheers!
Dustin was right. We do these blind, but after the review when I checked the cast maturation and other info, Dustin was dead right and I was completely wrong.
Congratulations Mike!! Fabulous news!! A baby is the best news!! Heartfelt care to you and your wife and baby daughter!!
@@christinecamley thank you 😊
You are so welcome!! 🙏 I’m so happy for you and your awesome wife!! Welcome to world to your little daughter!! You will be a very proud, protective dad!! Kids are the best!!
Congrats Mike for the baby girl. Can’t wait to get my hands on both 2024 Cairdeas and 18 year old.
@@Houman7 I appreciate it! Both Laphraoig’s are winners
Fabulous news!!
Sold out!
I down a case o f this HP25 ("dawn label") in 1998-2002 era : ever since, I only buy the 18 . . . HP quality changes too much 2010-2020. Now, I only buy the Cask Strength occasionally... nice vid + COngrats !
Highland Park along with Ralisker were two of my favorite five distilleries for decades. They have slipped terribly.
Greetings from Portugal.
From your mouths to OHLQ's ears...
One can hope
I recently got my first Kilchoman, the batch strength. I've only barely tried it but it's promising. Maybe I'll have to get a Sanaig as well, it is 90 usd but probably worth it.
Hey Mike when is the baby due?! I keep hoping I will hear!! Love babies!!!
We'll be live at 7 PM eastern if you can make it. Make sure you ask there too!
She was born on June 9th! 9 lb 3 oz
Hey I just mentioned this spectacular birth on another Tweet!! Mike this is the best news! You are a father!! I know you will be amazing!! Welcome to the world little one! I hope your wife is doing well and of course baby and dad!! I’m so excited for you and your wife!!
Fabulous news!!
Spice, leather, amazing peat, vanilla, 🍊 - is amazing for 46%!!!
drinks higher which is always a good sign.