Top 5 Peated Whiskies Matured In Sherry Casks For Under £100

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  • This was a fun video! Here I share with you my FIVE favorite peated whiskies that have also been matured in sherry casks. Enjoy!
    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 INTRO
    00:58 INITIAL THOUGHTS
    03:04 WHISKY #1
    08:55 WHISKY #2
    11:38 WHISKY #3
    13:42 WHISKY #4
    17:05 WHISKY #5
    19:21 FINAL THOUGHTS
    WHISKEY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY MACALLAN BOURBON IRISH RYE BLENDED TOP WHISKIES
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  • @jonathanso86
    @jonathanso86 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Peat+Sherry is my absolute favourite. I have the first 4 on my shelf now unopened. Still searching for the benromach. Other notable mentions is the Glendronach peated

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Must try the Glendronach Peated! Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @DJMJRyder
    @DJMJRyder ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Zürich Airport had the Laphroaig PX reduced on sale for £67, had to grab a bottle

  • @DonnerPassWhisky
    @DonnerPassWhisky ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Heavily peated Sherry bombs are definitely a joy to experience. My favorite homemade peated blend is Bunnahabian 12 60-70% & Ardbeg Uigeadail 30-40%. Put it in a sample bottle and let it sit at least two weeks to marry and enjoy. Even though it's mostly Bunna during the marrying time the Ardbeg takes charge and you get Ugi with the sherry kicked up a notch. A good thing to try in todays world with what we can get now. Cheers

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats a super interesting blend ! Let me have a look.

  • @jasonwest9425
    @jasonwest9425 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great list, this is my favorite style. Bowmore 15 and 18 got me started on this approach. I need to try the Kilchoman.

  • @manbirsingh6884
    @manbirsingh6884 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a sherry lover I'm started liking the mix of peat and sherry mix... So the video was after my own heart. Another mention is the Bowmore 15..a perfect balance of sherry and smoky

  • @Rohit_M
    @Rohit_M ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent list of peated offerings matured in sherry casks MA. I am loving the Ugi. I gave Benromach 10 a crack and need to get my hands on the contrasts peat smoke release next.

  • @brien1301
    @brien1301 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big fan of all of these. I'd say Ledaig 18 and Ballechin SFTC 12 Oloroso deserve a shout out, too!

  • @jcuencs117aolcom
    @jcuencs117aolcom ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love a good “whisky sandwich”! There’s just something about combining peat and sherry that makes whisky beautiful.

  • @joelmuirhead2581
    @joelmuirhead2581 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video. I’d love to find a bottle of the Benromach but have never seen it where I live in the republic of Texas😋. I can still recall my first taste of the Ugi at least 8 years ago in Miami - sublime!

  • @diegogallo544
    @diegogallo544 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think you´re far from being a noob! Love the Uigeadail and the Loch Gorm. Thought you´d go for the Laphroaig Lore instead of the PX, but it is what it is 😂. I really need to try the Lagavulin and Benromach!
    Great vid!

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I actually don't like the Lore at all! But you gotta try the Benromach for sure!

  • @cnwilliams59
    @cnwilliams59 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great list!

  • @christopherdavid446
    @christopherdavid446 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!

  • @whiskyenthousiast7272
    @whiskyenthousiast7272 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice list. Thank you for the good recomandation.
    If you have the chance, try the michel couvreur candid. I am verry curious what you think of it.

  • @jakubk4025
    @jakubk4025 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Agreed! I like Laphroaig PX, Because I like PX. Also caol ila fron signatory Is very nice. Sherry peated whisky at cask strength is just top.

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love me a good PX matured whisky!

  • @MichaelMurphyCFHH
    @MichaelMurphyCFHH ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice list, hard to argue with any of your picks. For those on a smaller budget I can recommend Glasgow 1770 peated.

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That sounds interesting. Let me see if I can get my hands on it.

  • @kyletaylor13
    @kyletaylor13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving the peated content these days!!!

  • @debbybrady1246
    @debbybrady1246 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will definitely try them ❤

  • @uiski7956
    @uiski7956 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Benromach rules!

  • @Rich.2288
    @Rich.2288 ปีที่แล้ว

    Massive fan of peat and sherry together.
    I’ve had the first three of these with the oogy being my first experience of them. Recently tried Loch Gorm and i got the Laphroaig when travelling earlier this month at £75 for a litre, which I felt was very reasonable. I will have to see about grabbing the other two.
    Ardbeg Dark cove is still currently my fave, but certainly not under £100!

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว

      Love the Dark Cove - probably my most favorite Ardbeg Committee Release

  • @Balkonwhisky
    @Balkonwhisky ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello,
    I had/have all of these Whiskys and i love(d) them all. But...
    Instead of the Laphroaig PX i prefer an IB Expression of it called Williamson (Which is technicaly a teaspooned Laphi) matured or at least finished in a Sherry Cask. Most Time its CS and NCF and NonColoured. Much more quality for same Money .
    Second Issue:
    Instead of Benromach Contrasts Peat Smoke i would choose there Cask Strength Version. Its matured in First Fill Sherry and has more Sherry Influence and Power.
    My Opinion. Thanks for your entertaining Video about these Bottles.
    Greets from Germany 😎🤘

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment!

  • @rupertansell4662
    @rupertansell4662 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I might’ve added the Arran Machrie Moor Fingal’s Cut Sherry Cask which is fantastic and comes in just over £60. It’s 54.4% ABV, I think it’s NAS (to be confirmed), NCF with no added colour. It’s a great whisky!

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Arran is doing some super stuff for sure

  • @GurkaranSingh87
    @GurkaranSingh87 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sanaig is also a decent shout. Although I haven't tried the Loch Gorm.

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do like Sanaig but I was looking for 100% sherry if I could help it

    • @GurkaranSingh87
      @GurkaranSingh87 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MaltActivist Could we have a comparison between the two? Would be great to hear your thoughts.

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GurkaranSingh87 Sure! Let me have a look.

    • @Balkonwhisky
      @Balkonwhisky ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I Had both and if you dont forget the Price (2 Bottles of Sanaig for 1 Bottle Loch Gorm!) the Sanaig won this Duell. The Loch Gorm (2021Version) was better but just a little.
      I stick to the Sanaig with a big Smile in my Wallet.😅

  • @raulalfonsin9975
    @raulalfonsin9975 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do a video of old malts? From whiskyantique for example

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be a seriously expensive video!

  • @ricardodelorenzo3954
    @ricardodelorenzo3954 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you tried the new Glenturret 10 peat smoked?

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have not actually! Will give it a whirl.

  • @stevemcdede8559
    @stevemcdede8559 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my favorite flavor of scotch.

  • @SpookySSBM
    @SpookySSBM ปีที่แล้ว

    My personal fav is Kilkerran 12 but it's becoming quite hard to find lately

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว

      I know right? I love that dram.

  • @satyank
    @satyank ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do you buy your peated sherry whiskies...some online site seem to charge an arm and a leg for most

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว

      Some online, some travel & some local.

  • @TheRealCoyote
    @TheRealCoyote ปีที่แล้ว

    I love peat+sherry and for my friend the palate always seems to be problematic for some odd reason. I agree about the old Uige, but happily the new stuff is still real good.

  • @carlprondzinski1719
    @carlprondzinski1719 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely list, really enjoy the ardbeg and Kilchoman as well! What are your thoughts on the Sanaig? I think it's a great bang for a buck.
    And (a bit off topic) do you know why lagavulin bottles their 16 yo and d.e. with 43% abv, is it because of the Asian market? I really like the 16 yo but I think this doesn't do it justice, I would much rather prefer 48% abv like the 8 yo has.

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honestly I couldn't answer that even if I wanted to. All I can think of is that they want to a) cast a wide net + it's travel retail so it might be for that reason or b) they've just been doing it for so many years now they're afraid of changing it.

  • @FEWGEE1
    @FEWGEE1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lagavulin removed the distillation date from the 2022 distillers edition, and that can only mean the whisky going into it is a becoming a lot younger.

  • @krassis6
    @krassis6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You prefer the Laphroaig PX cask to the 10yo Sherry?

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hmmmm good point -- I like em both but the PX came to mind first

  • @BanjoSick
    @BanjoSick ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kilchoman Sanaig and Loch Gorm, Ardbeg Uigeadail, Benromach Contrasts:Peat come to mind.

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice. Pretty much what I have in the vid

    • @BanjoSick
      @BanjoSick ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MaltActivist wrote that before the video started, great minds think alike:)

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BanjoSick No way !!

  • @pmckeown38
    @pmckeown38 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should it be a red flag if a sherry matured whisky is still coloured, what does it say about the barrels? I know they are very expensive.

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think those are good barrels. I don't expect a company like Laphroaig compromise in that department. I think these decisions come from top down and are implemented across the board. So whether you're Laphroaig or Bowmore or Hibiki you're gonna get colored. Sad fact of today's world.

  • @kellywellington7122
    @kellywellington7122 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a Highland Park Einar fan, but my dram is not available to me in the US. I'm looking for an alternative that gives me a "lightly peated" whisky, and, since I'm a hearty sherry cask fan, if that 'lightly peated' whisky were aged in sherry casks, I'd be happy. So, the low end Highland Park product available here don't deliver on what I'd found with the 'Einar'. I'm trying to obtain Benromach 10 or 15, hoping that one, or both, might deliver on the "lightly peated" flavor. I have Lagavulin 16 and Talisker Storm on hand and consider both "too much" for my tastes.

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe give the Ledaig 18 a go. Decently priced good sherry whisky with a touch of peat.

    • @kellywellington7122
      @kellywellington7122 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MaltActivist Ledaig is not sold in-state. I'll look for it, and others not available here, when I venture out of state...No Glencadam, either. Nor any of the Springbank distilleries.

  • @kellywellington7122
    @kellywellington7122 ปีที่แล้ว

    Particularly if the Laphroaig is finished with PX sherry. That stuff is dark. Adding more color to an already dark natural finish and then bottling in near opaque bottles seems utterly pointless overkill. But then, I tend to view Laphroaig as 'overkill', but that's just the sherried whisky drinker in me...

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree with you but I've decided to stop being picky. More enjoyment that way.

  • @TheDeanosaurus
    @TheDeanosaurus ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A shame no Highland Park included in the list! Very good and very affordable!

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว

      Next time!

    • @carlprondzinski1719
      @carlprondzinski1719 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tbh I think everything except the 12 yo is quite pricy

    • @carlprondzinski1719
      @carlprondzinski1719 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But a wonderful distillery for sure! Just had the 12,15,18 and dragon legend in a tasting a week ago

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@carlprondzinski1719 Look, I love Highland Park but I didn't think it was peated enough to be a part of this lineup. However, I AM IN LOVE with their cask strength series (the ones in the jute bag) - SUBLIME!!!! Reviewing next!

    • @carlprondzinski1719
      @carlprondzinski1719 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MaltActivist yeah, I wasn't complaining, I totally get your point! I think the ones in the jute bag are slightly out of my price range, maybe I can get my hands on a sample some time 😁👌🏼

  • @krishnar3493
    @krishnar3493 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh, man! That PX is odd man out in that list 😢

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I actually like it, dude!

    • @krishnar3493
      @krishnar3493 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MaltActivist Can I say we are different human beings? Or is it big talk?

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@krishnar3493 We are friends who have agreed to disagree. In the grand scheme of things that makes for a more fun relationship!

    • @krishnar3493
      @krishnar3493 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MaltActivist Yes, sir. Absolutely. It’s my honour to be a friend of such a nice gentlemen.

  • @gman1052
    @gman1052 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not going anywhere M.A - #MaltActivistCardCarryingFan

  • @brunovmedeiros
    @brunovmedeiros 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Laphroaig sherry oak absolutely destroys the PX triple matured.

  • @haromaster6086
    @haromaster6086 ปีที่แล้ว

    😂😂. If you’re a whisky noob what the heck am I?

  • @vincenzodeluca5505
    @vincenzodeluca5505 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whisky isn't a poor mans sport. Dont apologise for saying 100 is affordable. To most whisky drinkers, that's acceptable for something good.

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate that Vincenzo!

  • @cliffnorman178
    @cliffnorman178 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't agree that the Loch Gorm deserves a place in your list. Very Overpriced and underwhelming.

    • @MaltActivist
      @MaltActivist  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh no Cliff! I'm actually a fan of the Loch Gorm. Maybe you and I need to drink this together!

    • @cliffnorman178
      @cliffnorman178 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MaltActivist What a wonderful idea!!!!!! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
      Take care.

  • @antrungvn
    @antrungvn 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    YOU SAID TOO MUCH! SAID TOO LONG.! Your 5 choices is OK