Whisky.com Award Best Single Malt Scotch Whiskies from the last 25 years
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I'm in the whisky business for 25 years now. I came upon several outstanding single malt whiskies from Scotland which I present here. They are NOT the best of all but my personally best whiskies. And that is not completely true. There had been whiskies out there which had better than these. But they are long gone now and I do not want to present whiskies from which you do not have the slightest chance to get a sip from.
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In order he listed:
1. Black Bowmore 42.
2. Lagavulin 16.
3. The Balvenie Double Wood 12 year 25th anniversary release.
4. Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14.
5. Macallan 18 Sherry Cask.
6. Bowmore 15.
7. Ardbeg Ten.
8. Laphroaig Triple Wood.
9. Highland Park 18.
10. Talisker Distillers Edition.
11. Glendronach 18.
12. Glenlivet 18.
13. Dalwhinnie Distillers Edition.
14. Glenrothes 2001.
15. Glenfarclas 1993.
Thank you.
Very reliable selections. However it depends also on the personal taste. Just like perfumes.
I think that glenfidich has some good ones.
No references to Japanese or irish whiskeys ?
@@kyriakoskitsios this is about Single Malt Scotch . So ,yes, no reference to blends or whiskies which are not from Scotland
***4. Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 12***
I recently bought the first whiskys to really get into it seriously, and started with the Lagavulin 16 YO, Balvenie 12 YO and Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 YO, also got a Woodford Double Oaked for something different. Really not regretting any of my decisions at all. Thanks to all of your videos and info online, it helped me a lot.
Along with Ralfy my go to whisky review site. Keep up the fantastic work.
Love what these gentleman do, also appreciate Whisky in the 6 channel.
Same for me. They compliment each other nicely too, get different things from them ...
A few of my personal favorites of hundreds of whiskies I’ve tried:
Yamazaki 18
Nikka 17 Pure Malt
Old Pulteney 21
Glengoyne 21
Abelour 18
Talisker 18
The Japanese ones unfortunately are now too expensive but I am holding a few bottles for a special occasion.
like watching story time for adults. this guy's knowledge is second to none. his tone and side tid-bits are always entertaining. love watching this channel.
D S Totally agree entertaining but also very informative.
Mr. Horst is such amazing guy. I wish I had dad like that. So much wisdom and what times we live in - we get free advice from guy 25 year in whiskey business.
Horst, you and I have very similar taste in whisky. Highland Park 18, Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban, Lagavulin 16, and Balvenie Doublewood have long been favorites of mine. The only one missing is Aberlour A'Bunadh. I'm sure you've tried it, but it's stunning! Happy drinking.
Dear Horst, it is a very well done video, in which very sporty you emphasize how these are the best whiskeys in your opinion and not absolutely. I really appreciate your way of expressing yourself and speaking, articulating the words well and allowing everyone to understand with clarity and the necessary reflective calm, interpret and taste, the noblest of spirits. Sincere congratulations and Slainté!
When you're at 19.20m of the video in the medium range ! I have all 5 bottles! The Triple Wood is best no question! There is no bottles left in Canada at the moment I write these lines. A close second is the Highland Park 18. I purchased the last bottle available in the Province of Quebec 10 days ago. If you can access these bottles get them!!! The Bowmore 15 is my Brother's runner up after the Triple Wood. I would have included the Glenfarklas 17 years old amount these bottles. Its within the price range on these excellent products. Look at the Masters review on this wonderful whisky.
A wonderful list to guide my search. Thank you Horst!
The way you wrote the disclaimer above is wonderful, thank you for sharing your knowledge
This is what I was looking for. Not a "wow, this is so expensive and exclusive, I'm so rich harhharh" review, but an honest "These stuck with me".
Thank you, I've added the ones I don't have to my next-in-line list.
One that I enjoy much which is also delicious and cost effective, is the heavy sherry influenced..Aberlour A'bunadh..What a joy!!
My favorite! But I did have the Glendrondach 2 years ago and it was exceptional.
Your candor is much appreciated.
This is a really good video Horst! Even though we differ on what we would place in these spots. I appreciate your opinions! Thank you for sharing!
An excellent video of fine whiskies, I was glad to see Lagavulin made the list prominently, it is such a unique and peaty 16 year old from Islay. Most of these selections are within a somewhat affordable price range, but they are definitely meant to be saved and treasured for special occasions. I'd include Oban on this list as well, another of the six classic malts of Scotland.
A few of my favourites
Ardbeg 10
Glendronach 12
Glenmorangie signet
Lagavulin 12
Glenlivet 18
Balvenie 12
My personal favourite is Laphroaig 10 cask strength, but in terms of readily available supermarket buys, Ardbeg 10 is the winner.
Really good video, this. I am relatively new to 'the whisky scene', and these types of videos really do give some history/valuable information about some quality whiskies. I have just purchased a bottle of 'Dalmore 15' (I like relatively fruity whiskies), and cannot wait to try it! Great video, thank you.
Dalmore 15 is always a good bet
Thanks a lot Horst! I really learned from this video and i deeply respect your opinion. So i bought the glenlivet 18 and the glendronach 18.
Btw the bowmore 15 'darkest' is still widely availeble.
Greetz from Holland,
Joost
Thanks, I thought I had just seen the Darkest 15 last month
What a wonderful video, I noticed a lot of sincere opinions and passion on this speech. I will try to complete my collection with some of these bottles. Salute from Brazil
A truly wonderful presentation. Vielen Dank.
Fantastic video. Loved hearing about each of these and some of what was happening at the time that you purchased a particular bottle. You and Ben are doing great stuff. Always looking out for new ones as well as going back and watching the older ones
Fantastic selection, Horst. I agree with a lot of these choices, especially GlenDronach 18! 😋
18yo Allardice?
A well rounded 18 Year Old
This is a truly wonderful sherry whisky, with notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Icing Sugar, Pecans and a hint of lemon on the nose and a huge oily mouthfeel with Orange zest, Dark Chocolate, Red Wine and I have to agree with the thick blueberry note from MoM a rather fantastic whisky especially considering how much you would have to pay for Macallans 18 YO. This, in my opinion, is superior.
Regards
If you want to store the rest of that Black Bowmore without any further changes, check out Private Preserve gas, that is normally used for storing opened wine bottles. Works wonders for whisky also.
My wife and I have visited Scotland and tried almost every region of Single Malt Scotch. Recently, we tried BUNNAHABHAIN (12) which we loved and also BRUICHLADDICH (many varieties). We prefer med/heavy body (mouthfeel) and some smoke. I am not a fan of Ardbeg. Can you make any recommendations for us? Thanks!
Patrick Mattes - I strongly concur with your comment regarding Bunnahabhain 12. It is an outstanding value.
@@harrychisholm4295
I too love the Bunn 12. The bottling I like most was the one a couple of years back, boxed with a gold band around the top of the box, and has the number 12 in red... Superb... A very different, but great flavor profile.
Cheers, thank you for your thoughts and insight.
I have been a fan of the Bowmore 17 yrs and 18 yrs. Bought the Bowmore 15 yrs and Balvenie 12 yrs old on your recommendation in this video. Before I can even taste them, you made it sound so good. You definitely made me hate myself for giving away the Macallen 18yrs old to my cousin without realizing they are that good and I will not pay that kind of money now.
I apologize in advance for the comment from the "V not W" guy.
In adwance.
I'm with you on this!
Richard Sugerman count me in! Prost 🥃!
He still hasn't been here as of right now, but me too
I certainly wasn't apologizing to you.
I've been waiting for this video for 25 years!
Excellent video! Do you work for/with Glenfarclas? It sounded like you said "we" when talking about them.
His company, whisky.com occasionally sells exclusive bottles from them.
Have tried at least 3/4 of those bottles. Definitely a fan of the Lagavulin 16. Some of my recent faves are the Balvenie 21 Portwood, Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or, Glenfarclas 17 & 25, BenRiach 17 Septemdecim, Clynelish 14, Laphroaig Lore and Glen Garioch Virgin Oak.
Balvenie 21 is very watery for such age - 40 abv is not the best options for this malt. IMHO
Interested to try the laphroaig lore :)
Fantastic, thank you. I have some shopping to do.
Fantastic videos Horst and hello from Australia! My goal is to slowly collect all the whiskys you mention on this video. Have been into whisky for a couple of years now-single malts and so on, Along with others, I have the Quinta Ruban12 and the Bowmore15 Darkest, both discontinued and refuse to open them until I have them all. Ardbeg10, Lagavoulin16, Talsker10 and Distillers there, also. Very expensive hobby-love the journey!
Toast to your honorable journey on the path of whiskey!
Love the videos, thank you for sharing your experience.
My son bought for my Christmas present a bottle of the Macallan 18. Dang good! I’ve nursed it 2 years and may never finish it till my last day alive😁
D Filice it will go bad! Drink it while it's still good
I'd agree with the other comment, once opened, it is usually a good idea to finish the bottle within a year or two at most. You Might could pull out some of the oxygen from the bottle like wine, but once opened, the clock is ticking, and it loses more subtle notes and much of the freshness.
I've always thought Macallan was way overpriced. It is good scotch however I've found you can get equal or better scotch for much less. Personally I've never liked paying for a label
Check out this review very helpful jw.org leader an expert on drinks.
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Mcallan is great. It is marked up 20% just because of the name but its great stuff. 🧐
@@freddiet8639 more like 200%
Thanks for sharing Horst! I will note these down to try as I go on in life. I can tell you are very partial to sherry finished drams!
The best Single Malt Whisky for me is the Glenfiddich 18 years old ! Old , smooth and elegant !
yeah right. smh
@@nashhome4064 no alcohol burns like your comment.. lool
Glenlivet 18 is my favourite to date with Tomatin 18 very close. Cheers. 🇨🇦
Really enjoyed that video and have some of the bottles one or two pleasant surprises
Thanks for posting
The glenrothes vintage 2001 seems interesting, is it better than a 2004 vintage then ?
Nice list but no Old Pulteney and Springbank?
Old Pulteney 12 is my favourite malt, I like it's smooth briney flavour.
Fantastic video. Your knowledge and passion is most entertaining.
Several on your list are my favorite too!
You make me jealous showing us all these lovely drams. Thank you Horst.
Horst, is the man.
Great video. The best "Impression"
Watching and sendimg my support
can someone explain what the difference is between the glenlivet 18 and the glenlivet archive ?
I wonder why Luenings ignore Springbank that much... It is an exceptional distillery after all, Glenfarclas-like.
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I like The Glenlivet 18 year blend
Great video! I've never tried a glenfarclas, but thinking about the 17 year old. $130 CAD in Ontario. Good one?
Get the 15.
It's good and they stopped making it. Worth grabbing and holding onto.
Get either the 15yr or the 105cs
Enjoy a nice bottle of scotch is such a personal yet professional matter!
How old does a bottle have to be to not be affected by oxydisation anymore?
Depends on the tipe of dram alcohol content form of maturation and weather influences. Usualy arround the 20 yr mark
Thanks for making this video, Horst😗
I'm drinking a Balvenie 12 triple cask right now... oh man it's delicious.
Awesome as usual!
Great vid. Waiting for the confrontation between current and old Lagavulin 16 😃
you can buy anything that starts with 'glen'.
Except Glen Close
@@grahamblack1716 ewww
Thank you very very much for making this video
Great video, mr. Luening!
Great job
Good choices.
Perfect presentation!
Another great video Horst,and interesting to see some of the whiskies that made an impression on you.
Huh. So this guy and Ralphy are both world record holders? Scotch drinkers are over achievers.
I agree with most all of these selections. I would add Glenfarclas 12 to that list. Profoundly good stuff at a low price point
I love this man
very safe choises,I think....follow your own taste, otherwise you never will find your own favourite whisky! most whisky's nowadays do NOT differ from others but the stories make it "interessant" drinking or purchase them...
Never thought you are a Tesla man, you look and sound more like a Merc W122 guy 😄
Have bought two bottles of Dalvinnie 15 yr old, the first one was one of the most wonderful single malts I've ever tasted, the second one was a big disappointment, nothing like the first bottle at all and have never bought another.
Ardbeg is my favourite.
Awesome work indeed....:)
Glenlivet 18. Cant go wrong.
Bests the Highland Park 18 for nearly half the price. I have the Highland in my hand as I write this......because Im out of Glenlivet ;)
Its tasty and pleasant, but TOO MUCH watery and filtered for this age. For instance, Old Pulteney 17 is far more rounded and complex.
Ralfy gave it a 91/100
Best Impressions too
great content Horst!
Thank you for bringing up this topic Sir.
No springbank?
As for me, Macallan 18 Sherry Oak is worth to buy. Macallan 18 FO isnt - good whisky, but not so great for such overhyped price. Neverthless, I bought Mac 18FO two years ago for only 40 euros on sales for collection purposes only.
Why don’t you say proof instead of the ABV?
No japanese, irish brands ?
Laphroig... smooth but stinky 🤣🥃
Please recommend me a whiskey like Glenfiddich 12 that does not taste like alcohol like Jack Daniels.
Try a Balvenie 12 double wood
Oban 14
@@andykerr581 Thanks, I tried it and it was good as far as I remembered.
Waiting to try a 18 Glenlivet and a 21 Chivas Salute.
I am curious about the difference in quality new vs old.
@@davidpepin6443 Thanks, will try to get one next time.
In a world beset by war and rumors of war a single malt is the last refuge
Tanke you. I like this.
The Glenlivet 18Yr stand out to me.
Oh my gosh, that's a good whisky
GlenGrant 10 year old = best buy ever. 30$ for 1 litre at airport
Excellent
what is your 5 favourite single malt whısky?
Fireball
The ' 58 solera
I love Germans and Deutschland
My personal best:
Old Pulteney 12
Glenmorangie quinta ruban
Laphroig quarter cask
Highland park 12
Speyside 10 (beeeest bang for buck)
Old pulteney yes, then glenlivet
Laphroaig is peaty beyond belief. It literally tastes like licking the bottom of an ashtray that's never been washed.
No Mortlach? No Springbank? No Glenfiddich?
So basically the Lagavulin in terms of things a mortal might be able to afford.
Coors beer ads
Port is definitly not the equivalent of sherry.
Australian
Laphroaig ................. new campaign phrase "Once You Get Past the Stink ............. She's a Smooth Buttery Smoke". Okay, the Iodine on the front-end is a challenge. I didn't like it the first 5 minutes. I didn't like it the first 5 minutes with a few drops of water. By 10 minutes she revealed an incredibly smooth ............. buttery smoke. A discrete addiction.
highland park viking series is not the original here is a different flavour