Hahhhwaahhh! Soooo glad you liked this, but.... Shawn!!! 5:16 and 10:18 THAT right there is why I love whisky. I might have to keep a little aside for your arrival... 😉. Bless you boys, a privilege to have shared this with you!
You guys are my new favourite thing. Did the Masterclass at Glengoyne today and tasted 12,18, Cask Strength, Distillery Cask and Teapot Dram along with 5 single casks. Absolutely brilliant. Got to mix my own blend from the 5 single casks and bring home. Go if you ever get the chance.
Hey Kristy!! Welcome to our adventure. Absolutely LOVE GG and it is a DEFINITE stop on our journey when we finally make it to the mother land! The mixing sounds fun and I dream of that Teapot Dram from time to time! Thanks for commenting and don't be shy, the more people we get in on the conversation them more we all learn! Cheers, ~Mark
Had this last october when over the pond...had this, but I elected to take a bottle of private cask , cask strength that I had the opportunity to bottle with some help of staff....the 25 yr was quite nice and so glad you all got to sample it.
S4D, glad to hear you really enjoyed this scotch. While in Scotland this past march, I tried the HP 25, Glengoyne 25 and bunnahabhain 25. I rated the Goyne 25 a 95, Bunna 25 a 94 & HP 25 a 92. Lets just say I bought 2 bottles of the Goyne 25 and 1 bottle of the Bunna 25. The Goyne 25 is about $270 from TWE or MOM. That is so cheap compared to other 25 year old bottles like the Mac 25 and so on. Buy 2 or more bottles, the S/H is cheaper. Great review guys.
Glengoyne is my personal favorite distillery, and both the 21 and the 25 are amazing, each worth every penny of the prices. Which, living in Washington state, is significantly higher than most places, thanks to having some of the highest liquor taxes in the nation. I picked up the bottle of 25 currently in my bar while I was in California on vacation, and it set me back $380.00 At home in Washington, it retails closer to $550.00, and in my opinion, it's still worth the price.
5:16 his face says it ALL lol! Amazing. I think $270 for a 25 year scotch is pretty phenomenal value. Some distilleries would be approaching the thousand dollar mark at that point.
270 sounds steep? I just got one of these as a leaving gift from my work and it cost $600 Australian ..... opened it tonight and shared the experience with the Dummies. Absolutely loved the dram.
@@Scotch4Dummies What to add to your notes? Great Dram, it's such a pleasure to taste it and the age just presents itself in such a magnificent fashion. You just couldn't nose this and taste this without immediately thinking wow that's an old whisky and that's why people say old whiskys are so fantastically complex and balanced. The dryness really stood out for me it was wonderful. Never had a whisky before that could suck the moisture from my mouth like this then have a new wonderful experience as your mouth adjusts. I will say when I first opened the bottle I shared with a couple of my whisky friends and my initial impression was a great whisky but there's something missing. Well the half bottle sat for a week and on re-visiting I have to say it hit new heights. There was nothing missing and the dram went to a new level. the complexity and age was evident but it had a new edge to it that was wonderful. My advice would be to do the neck pour then put it away for a while. Can't wait to give it more time and see how it develops.
Glengoyne 25 years old is a gem and when you think 270 dollars is expensive, in fact it's a bargain, here it costs already up to around 430 dollars (Europe), PLUS, if I am not mistaken, you get bottles of 75 cl, while we get bottles of 70 cl, so you get more as well...……...
That is a good point. We have several subscribers who bought a bunch of good whisky years ago and now just enjoy bottles I can’t find or afford. I guess it only increases in price so if you like it and can afford it, but a bunch. - Shawn
@@Scotch4Dummies Am fortunate enough to have both the 21 and 25 years old still un-opened and actually I would like to have the 30 years old as well, but the price-gap between 25 and 30 years old is even bigger, the last one starts here at 600 euro's and I ask myself "is this price-difference between 25 and the 30 worth it when the 25 is already excellent??"".....Finally I have a tip for you, if you can get your hands on it you should try out some Blair Athol on cask strength, still affordable and some are really great, for instance the 20 year old by Gordon and Macphail……...thumbs up from The Netherlands.
Sounds like my wheelhouse! But is the 4 extra years worth $165 more than the GlenDronach 21yr Parliament? They both are 48% abv, NCF, and natural color.
Great review guys!! After watching 6's review on it as well it's now being put on my list for a next purchase. You all seemed to really enjoy it. $270 for a 25 year is not eye-watering by any means compared to some others I've seen, especially considering the product they put in the bottle. Just natural-colored, delicious juice. Cheers
+Aidan A Your analysis is exactly why we do this. The quality of this juice for the price is worth it, if you have the money. Put it on your Christmas wish list for a rich Aunt or friend. :) ~Andrew
Couldn't agree more! Will hopefully be purchasing before the holidays, great wintertime Christmas dram it seems. Unfortunately I am not related to a Sultan or Trump so I'm just gonna have to save up for it. Makes me feel better dropping money like that on a bottle when you see quality reviews backing it up! You may be the Dummies after all but you've taught me a thing or two! lol. Thanks again guys, keep em coming. Cheers from CT, USA
Four scotch lovers together and one camera - that's what I call an excellent cooperation 🥃 I have carefully listened your review of GG25 since I am very interested to purchase it. Still the price is >300$ and I am thinking - is this 25 y.o. really worth it? Given your expirience and expertise, can you think of any similar whisky, with the lower price tag? Are GG21 or GlenDro 18/21 any near with the profile and complexity? Cause I can find them 3x cheaper than the Glengoyne 25.. certainly they are much better 'bang for a buck', but can they match up anyhow with the GG25? Thanks for reading and keep up the good work 💪
Honestly, right now I'd focus on the GlenDro 18...then the 21 as both of those current bottlings are being filled with older stock. That 18 is THE BOMB! Yes, the GG 21 is also a better value as the GG25 (as great as it is) is a hefty price! Good Luck and thanks for tuning in! ~Mark
I watched a documentary where they stated that the distillery is in the highlands and the warehouse is, across the street, in the lowlands ^^ Btw - never had the 25y old so I'm kinda jealous ;-)
Raymaster correct although the "street" is kind of a highway with the not so occasional car going through @ 60mph. You gotta pay attention b/c the parking lot is across the road too.
Only had the Glengoyne 14, it was really soft and nice, but a wee bit oaky at the end for me. Apparently most of the range is nice though so will try a few more expressions one day. The 25 will probably forever be out of my price range though! P.S. Is this the highest avg rating you guys have done?
Hey Guys: Here are my short notes on the Glengoyne 18 and 25 I enjoyed last night at WHEATED in Brooklyn, NY GLENGOYNE 18 COLOR: Dark Brown NOSE: Rich Stewed Raisins and Lemon as the whisky opened PALETTE: Silky warm mouthfeel with a rich stewed raisin note undercoated with a soft spice FINISH: Pleasantly Spicy but transitioning to a dry fruitiness in the end. This was Well worth the price IMO. I have now experienced the GLENGOYNE 12, 15, 18 and 25 enjoyed each one for the consistency and richness of the experience. GLENGOYNE 25 COLOR: Very Dark Brown NOSE: Sweet PX Sherry? surrounded by a pleasant spiciness PALETTE: Pleasantly Spicy with a sweet core. FINISH: Pleasantly Spicy and drying in the end The oak was more present in the 25 imparting a very nice Spice note throughout; yet never completely overshadowing the sweet notes in the whisky. Where the 18 was sweet surrounded by spice; the 25 was Spice with hints of sweetness around it. SLÁINTE Mike
Huh, that's not really out of this world expensive....I honestly expected to see those a little higher out there! Next question....are you going to purchase either bottle knowing how they taste? ~Mark
Mark: The bottles are out of my price range, but I enjoy the Glengoyne 12 and 15 and I saw the webcast tasting from the distillery in late summer and knew I wanted to at least have a glass of these 2 beauties. It took me a while to make it happen but I met the Laphroaig brand ambassador for the east coast at a tasting in Manhattan and when he learned that we live in the same neighborhood in Brooklyn; he turned me on to this place. Interesting, it is across the street from my doctor's office I checked the Whisky list and saw the Glengoynes I made it a point to visit around Christmas. I do not have much experience buying whisky by the glass because of the fear of Sticker Shock. It is good to know the prices were not over the top. Since it is within walking distance, I will be stopping in from time to time to get a glass of something that would be too high for a bottle or to taste before I buy. I am sure I will see Simon Brooking, the Laphroaig guy there at some point. They also serve Brick Oven pizza. I will have to have some when I next visit. It looked excellent! Below is the link wheatedbrooklyn.com/WheatedWhiskeyList.pdf Sláinte Mike
ARCSTREAMS Yes it is still listed at $399.96 locally but I found it much cheaper online. So I jumped on it the moment I saw it. I haven’t opened it yet but yes I will open it and I’m pretty sure I will enjoy it, based on what was said here.
I Love GLENGOYNE. I have only had the 12 and I have the 15 on my shelf now; Very Flavorful with a great nose and beautiful Mouthfeel. I sent my notes on the 12 and 15 to the distillery so they put me on the list to be notified of any tasting event in NYC. I am looking forward to tasting some of their great whisky. SLÁINTE Mike
Hahhhwaahhh! Soooo glad you liked this, but.... Shawn!!! 5:16 and 10:18 THAT right there is why I love whisky.
I might have to keep a little aside for your arrival... 😉. Bless you boys, a privilege to have shared this with you!
Roy....this one was absolutely INCREDIBLE! Thank you so much for sharing enough for us to find out! ~Mark
My Dad was a tour manager for a few years great times, thanks for posting
You guys are my new favourite thing. Did the Masterclass at Glengoyne today and tasted 12,18, Cask Strength, Distillery Cask and Teapot Dram along with 5 single casks. Absolutely brilliant. Got to mix my own blend from the 5 single casks and bring home. Go if you ever get the chance.
Hey Kristy!! Welcome to our adventure. Absolutely LOVE GG and it is a DEFINITE stop on our journey when we finally make it to the mother land! The mixing sounds fun and I dream of that Teapot Dram from time to time! Thanks for commenting and don't be shy, the more people we get in on the conversation them more we all learn! Cheers, ~Mark
Had this last october when over the pond...had this, but I elected to take a bottle of private cask , cask strength that I had the opportunity to bottle with some help of staff....the 25 yr was quite nice and so glad you all got to sample it.
S4D, glad to hear you really enjoyed this scotch. While in Scotland this past march, I tried the HP 25, Glengoyne 25 and bunnahabhain 25. I rated the Goyne 25 a 95, Bunna 25 a 94 & HP 25 a 92. Lets just say I bought 2 bottles of the Goyne 25 and 1 bottle of the Bunna 25. The Goyne 25 is about $270 from TWE or MOM. That is so cheap compared to other 25 year old bottles like the Mac 25 and so on. Buy 2 or more bottles, the S/H is cheaper. Great review guys.
Glengoyne is my personal favorite distillery, and both the 21 and the 25 are amazing, each worth every penny of the prices. Which, living in Washington state, is significantly higher than most places, thanks to having some of the highest liquor taxes in the nation. I picked up the bottle of 25 currently in my bar while I was in California on vacation, and it set me back $380.00 At home in Washington, it retails closer to $550.00, and in my opinion, it's still worth the price.
Glengoyne was a Lowland distillery till 1980 when the Highland line was lowered
I GUARANTEE if there was a re-review-this is a 4 no doubt!!! Couldn’t believe it wasn’t out the gate.🤷🏽♂️
5:16 his face says it ALL lol! Amazing. I think $270 for a 25 year scotch is pretty phenomenal value. Some distilleries would be approaching the thousand dollar mark at that point.
Now it's £400 at least
270 sounds steep? I just got one of these as a leaving gift from my work and it cost $600 Australian ..... opened it tonight and shared the experience with the Dummies. Absolutely loved the dram.
Tell us your tasting notes. We love to see how we compare.
~Andrew
@@Scotch4Dummies What to add to your notes? Great Dram, it's such a pleasure to taste it and the age just presents itself in such a magnificent fashion. You just couldn't nose this and taste this without immediately thinking wow that's an old whisky and that's why people say old whiskys are so fantastically complex and balanced. The dryness really stood out for me it was wonderful. Never had a whisky before that could suck the moisture from my mouth like this then have a new wonderful experience as your mouth adjusts. I will say when I first opened the bottle I shared with a couple of my whisky friends and my initial impression was a great whisky but there's something missing. Well the half bottle sat for a week and on re-visiting I have to say it hit new heights. There was nothing missing and the dram went to a new level. the complexity and age was evident but it had a new edge to it that was wonderful. My advice would be to do the neck pour then put it away for a while. Can't wait to give it more time and see how it develops.
Yeah aus taxes are insane..
Awesome review boys. Glad you got your hands on this.
Finally! I've waited for this review for ages, the glengoyne 25 is my favourite whisky.
Great review guys! I want to order a bottle but I also feel I could find this if I looked.
What is the difference between Glendronach 21 and Grangoyne 25? Which is better?
Glengoyne 25 years old is a gem and when you think 270 dollars is expensive, in fact it's a bargain, here it costs already up to around 430 dollars (Europe), PLUS, if I am not mistaken, you get bottles of 75 cl, while we get bottles of 70 cl, so you get more as well...……...
That is a good point. We have several subscribers who bought a bunch of good whisky years ago and now just enjoy bottles I can’t find or afford. I guess it only increases in price so if you like it and can afford it, but a bunch.
- Shawn
@@Scotch4Dummies Am fortunate enough to have both the 21 and 25 years old still un-opened and actually I would like to have the 30 years old as well, but the price-gap between 25 and 30 years old is even bigger, the last one starts here at 600 euro's and I ask myself "is this price-difference between 25 and the 30 worth it when the 25 is already excellent??"".....Finally I have a tip for you, if you can get your hands on it you should try out some Blair Athol on cask strength, still affordable and some are really great, for instance the 20 year old by Gordon and Macphail……...thumbs up from The Netherlands.
Great show guys,on another note Amazon in the UK are taking pre-orders for JW Directors for £99.
Sounds like my wheelhouse! But is the 4 extra years worth $165 more than the GlenDronach 21yr Parliament? They both are 48% abv, NCF, and natural color.
Great review guys...this whisky sounds like it is right up my alley:) I love all of the "O...O....Oh" faces:)
Great review guys!! After watching 6's review on it as well it's now being put on my list for a next purchase. You all seemed to really enjoy it. $270 for a 25 year is not eye-watering by any means compared to some others I've seen, especially considering the product they put in the bottle. Just natural-colored, delicious juice. Cheers
+Aidan A Your analysis is exactly why we do this. The quality of this juice for the price is worth it, if you have the money. Put it on your Christmas wish list for a rich Aunt or friend. :) ~Andrew
Couldn't agree more! Will hopefully be purchasing before the holidays, great wintertime Christmas dram it seems. Unfortunately I am not related to a Sultan or Trump so I'm just gonna have to save up for it. Makes me feel better dropping money like that on a bottle when you see quality reviews backing it up! You may be the Dummies after all but you've taught me a thing or two! lol. Thanks again guys, keep em coming. Cheers from CT, USA
Now we can't wait to hear your impression of it.....
~Mark
Four scotch lovers together and one camera - that's what I call an excellent cooperation 🥃 I have carefully listened your review of GG25 since I am very interested to purchase it. Still the price is >300$ and I am thinking - is this 25 y.o. really worth it? Given your expirience and expertise, can you think of any similar whisky, with the lower price tag? Are GG21 or GlenDro 18/21 any near with the profile and complexity? Cause I can find them 3x cheaper than the Glengoyne 25.. certainly they are much better 'bang for a buck', but can they match up anyhow with the GG25? Thanks for reading and keep up the good work 💪
Honestly, right now I'd focus on the GlenDro 18...then the 21 as both of those current bottlings are being filled with older stock. That 18 is THE BOMB! Yes, the GG 21 is also a better value as the GG25 (as great as it is) is a hefty price! Good Luck and thanks for tuning in! ~Mark
Not available in Arkansas! Only the 21yr and younger! I like the shirts!
The 21 is good...but this 25 is WOW! ;-) ~Mark
I watched a documentary where they stated that the distillery is in the highlands and the warehouse is, across the street, in the lowlands ^^
Btw - never had the 25y old so I'm kinda jealous ;-)
Raymaster correct although the "street" is kind of a highway with the not so occasional car going through @ 60mph. You gotta pay attention b/c the parking lot is across the road too.
I think if you try the Dalmore King Alexander III it would not be a 4 this time. Would you do that?
Great job guys. Wish I could try this bottle. I would love to buy a bottle and make this my retirement bottle to crack when the time comes.
It really is that good!~Mark
Alright guys stop ✋ F~ing around before I buy me self a Big Bottle of that 💥 Good review thanks again !
Trust me....I'm trying to figure out how to get a bottle for me, myself & I....LOL~Mark
I'd love to try Glengoyne 25, sounds like y'all thoroughly enjoyed it! And I can help you guys out with Bowmore 25 ;)
Only had the Glengoyne 14, it was really soft and nice, but a wee bit oaky at the end for me. Apparently most of the range is nice though so will try a few more expressions one day. The 25 will probably forever be out of my price range though!
P.S. Is this the highest avg rating you guys have done?
+Saltire We have 4.00 for all of us on the Dalmore King Alexander III.
Ah yeah one of your earlier videos that one. Do you think looking back on it now that you'd still give it such a mark?
Does we can look forward to a Highland Park 25 Review in future? ☺
Hey Guys:
Here are my short notes on the Glengoyne 18 and 25 I enjoyed last night at WHEATED in Brooklyn, NY
GLENGOYNE 18
COLOR: Dark Brown
NOSE: Rich Stewed Raisins and Lemon as the whisky opened
PALETTE: Silky warm mouthfeel with a rich stewed raisin note undercoated with a soft spice
FINISH: Pleasantly Spicy but transitioning to a dry fruitiness in the end.
This was Well worth the price IMO. I have now experienced the GLENGOYNE 12, 15, 18 and 25 enjoyed each one for the consistency and richness of the experience.
GLENGOYNE 25
COLOR: Very Dark Brown
NOSE: Sweet PX Sherry? surrounded by a pleasant
spiciness
PALETTE: Pleasantly Spicy with a sweet core.
FINISH: Pleasantly Spicy and drying in the end
The oak was more present in the 25 imparting a very nice Spice note throughout; yet never completely overshadowing the sweet notes in the whisky. Where the 18 was sweet surrounded by spice; the 25 was Spice with hints of sweetness around it.
SLÁINTE
Mike
Curious as to what the price per dram was? LOVE that 25!!!!! ~Mark
The prices were $26 for the 18 and $33 for the 25 with $5.24 sales tax here in Brooklyn, NY.
Mike
Huh, that's not really out of this world expensive....I honestly expected to see those a little higher out there! Next question....are you going to purchase either bottle knowing how they taste? ~Mark
Mark:
The bottles are out of my price range, but I enjoy the Glengoyne 12 and 15 and I saw the webcast tasting from the distillery in late summer and knew I wanted to at least have a glass of these 2 beauties. It took me a while to make it happen but I met the Laphroaig brand ambassador for the east coast at a tasting in Manhattan and when he learned that we live in the same neighborhood in Brooklyn; he turned me on to this place. Interesting, it is across the street from my doctor's office I checked the Whisky list and saw the Glengoynes I made it a point to visit around Christmas.
I do not have much experience buying whisky by the glass because of the fear of Sticker Shock. It is good to know the prices were not over the top. Since it is within walking distance, I will be stopping in from time to time to get a glass of something that would be too high for a bottle or to taste before I buy. I am sure I will see Simon Brooking, the Laphroaig guy there at some point. They also serve Brick Oven pizza. I will have to have some when I next visit. It looked excellent!
Below is the link
wheatedbrooklyn.com/WheatedWhiskeyList.pdf
Sláinte
Mike
You guys need to do the 15 and 18 for us poor folk..
We need to do them for ourselves as the 25 isn't our normal price range!! ;-) ~Mark
This is currently right around $400 per bottle here in Michigan. But if I happen to come across a bottle I will buy it and add it to my collection.
It's GOOD! Curious to hear of your perceptions if/when you pick a bottle up! ~Mark
Scotch 4 Dummies finally found a bottle. It was still $270 but you guys convinced me that I needed it.
ARCSTREAMS Yes it is still listed at $399.96 locally but I found it much cheaper online. So I jumped on it the moment I saw it. I haven’t opened it yet but yes I will open it and I’m pretty sure I will enjoy it, based on what was said here.
300e, in Finland 🤔 had the 18, which is my fav atm. Maybe splurge when I finish my degree next year..
I Love GLENGOYNE. I have only had the 12 and I have the 15 on my shelf now; Very Flavorful with a great nose and beautiful Mouthfeel. I sent my notes on the 12 and 15 to the distillery so they put me on the list to be notified of any tasting event in NYC. I am looking forward to tasting some of their great whisky.
SLÁINTE
Mike
Nice job guys. Yup this one is a peach.
Keep it up guys
400 British pounds for this bottle
Used to buy it for £210 on Amazon just 3 years ago.
this could have been shorter