I appreciate that you don't think it's clickbait! 😂 I'm definitely going for attention-grabbing titles, but I always tie it directly into the video's content. Cheers! 🥃
For anyone reading, the Meikle Tor is probably Billy Walkers distillate at 6 years old, but anything older is inherited stock that BW has cask finished with a heavy hand. Keep in mind that Glendronach was a heavy meaty distillate that took to heavy cask finishing well but GlenAllachie is a much lighter and more delicate distillate that is inevitably getting drowned out by whatever casks Billy is using.
This is one of my top 3 scotches - I like the rich berry flavor (and I actually like those old label designs). I just wish I could find it here in the Maine/New Hampshire area, without paying extra to have it shipped to me.
This works OK in a flight of sherried bottles e.g. Tamdhu 15, Balblair 15 etc. where one can appreciate its nice features (the resinous chocolate-y notes, the spice) while noticing it's not as refined as those others. A good Christmas time malt.
I actually prefer the 12 YO which is nice as it's quite a bit cheaper than the 15 in my market. But I'd still rather save and splurge for the 18 YO, which is one of my all time fave scotches
I think you forgot to read the most important part of that old Flintstones label my friend: YABBA DABBA DOOOO🥃😅 Great video my friend, thanks for the fun time! Enjoy your week! Cheers 🥃🥃
Cant comment all too much on this, so mostly just writing for the algo here. Never was into GlenAllachie for the reasons you’ve also mentioned. Its good whisky, just for the same money you can get Edradour, Glenturret, Glenfarclas, Tamdhu etc… if you’re going for that sherried style , so I never picked up a bottle myself - looks like its the same deal with this one
Hi Geoff, great review. I think you hit the spot. It is nice but not more than that. Had it some years ago, and thought it had nice mocha notes, but it just was not making it to the finish line.
I like Glenallachie, but haven’t bought the 15 or 18 yet. They’re fairly expensive around here. I did get a single barrel which is excellent, and I like the 10 cask strength. Also just got one of the peated Meikle Toir bottles, and it’s pretty good as well.
Thanks for the review Jeff I almost bought one of these in the new bottle at Costco yesterday. 105 Canadian but I passed. I didn’t want to buy something I didn’t like so again thank you for the review.
Hi Geoff, my Glen Allachie 15 bought back in 2020, drunk (🤔 liked) half the bottle ,then sealed it up,but strangely enough didn’t want to finish it and didn’t and still don’t want to buy another bottle. Good honest review Geoff, Slàinte 🥃
Same feelings here. Even in my sherry-head days I never connected with this brand. A bit too contrived or something. I reckon the distillate is more suited to ex-Bourbon maturation. Here's hoping we'll see those on the shelf in another 4-6 years. Happy Canada Day!
Yeah I'm still going to keep an eye on the brand and see where it takes us in the coming years, but so far it's just ok imo. Happy Canada Day to you too, buddy! Labatt's and a BBQ? 😉🍺
I've not seen it for less than £70ish in the UK. There's much better available here at that price. I think the whole range is a tad over rated and expensive but I would say the 10yo cask strength is the best of them if you like that sort of thing.
I was able to try try the GA15 with the new label recently and was shocked by the thin mouthfeel. With no body at all, it drinks well below it's abv. Maybe the most overhyped brand in Scotchdom.
Im 101% with you about this one. To much casks play. Its designed stuf in my opinion. Meikke Toir as well. Good whisky but no soul just forgetable. Definitely for sherry lovers or sweet tooth heads. I like 10' cs when in a mood at autumn/winter cold day. Cheers 😁🥂🥂🥂🙋♂️
I personally prefer Glenallachie 10 and 12 over this one. I think the same about this 15, not my favorite from the distillery. I would like you to Review the Meikle Toir line up anytime soon😅... Keep it up Geoff, cheers🥃
Agree that the 10 and 12 are better. This one is the weakest of the affordable standard bottlings imo. The 10 is probably my top pick from the line. I'll have to get a bottle of the Meikle Toir at some point. Cheers! 🥃
To me this is an ok dram, but I absolutely prefer the 10yo or the 12yo...or why not the new 9yo Amontillado Cask Finish at 48%abv, really good stuff🍷cheers
I've tried this Scotch and it didn't do it for me - I still like the Bunnahabhain 12 as my old reliable sipper. I tried a bourbon the other day that I thought was pretty good for an inexpensive bottle- Barrell Foundation ($52 in Minnesota) - not bad, but it's not Scotch '-)
This is my favourite Glenallachie :) Sorry to hear that it's not your thing. Most of the times, I thought we have similar taste, definitely not for this one. I would give at least 88-89+. So weird that you are not into this weird whisky :)
Interesting. I love your reviews, but my taste preferences are completely different from yours. However, your reviews are informative enough that I can usually glean from them whether I will like the whisky, regardless of where you land on it. As for Glenallachie, I like everything Billy Walker is putting out and love most of his stuff. The 15 is my favorite so far. The fact that you don’t like that it is cask dominated is exactly what I like about it. Too many distilleries are using cheap “seasoned” Sherry casks now. I really appreciate that Billy Walker is using good, active Sherry casks.
Appreciate the sentiment. The world would be a boring place if we all shared the same opinions! I agree that Glenallachie is using some quality casks, but the influence is just too heavy for me. Personally I tend to prefer the 10 over the 15. Cheers! 🥃
I’ve seen the Whisky In The 6 guys raving over a few different Glenallachies. I don’t get it. Sherry overcoats, as Ralfy might say. Way too many other options at same price points.
Going from memory, this is perhaps the most middle-of-the-road whisky I’ve ever drunk. Not my favourite brand. Not my least favourite brand. Not my favourite GlenAllachie. Not my least favourite GlenAllachie. On the Goldilocks scale, this hits the Mama Bear zone
Your face is starting to get puffy and red. I would cut down on the heavy drinking before it starts to take its toll on you. Take care (love your videos👍🏻).
Geoffrey, I thought you might want to know that whenever you do a re-review, I read the title in my head in the exact schizophrenically emphasised manner in which you've capitalised it; as if the "re" is whispered and the "REVIEW" is screamed at the top of one's lungs. I hope this information will prove of use to you in your future endeavours.
Glenallachie isn't my style either. Glorified by too many Billy Walker fan boys. I think we still need to wait a few more years to get a true impression. I'll wait, too many other better whiskies out there to enjoy in the mean time.
I highly appreciate your titles - that you can make it interesting without resorting to lowly clickbait. Thanks!
I appreciate that you don't think it's clickbait! 😂 I'm definitely going for attention-grabbing titles, but I always tie it directly into the video's content. Cheers! 🥃
For anyone reading, the Meikle Tor is probably Billy Walkers distillate at 6 years old, but anything older is inherited stock that BW has cask finished with a heavy hand. Keep in mind that Glendronach was a heavy meaty distillate that took to heavy cask finishing well but GlenAllachie is a much lighter and more delicate distillate that is inevitably getting drowned out by whatever casks Billy is using.
Well said! The Glendronach comparison is an important one! 🥃
This is one of my top 3 scotches - I like the rich berry flavor (and I actually like those old label designs). I just wish I could find it here in the Maine/New Hampshire area, without paying extra to have it shipped to me.
This works OK in a flight of sherried bottles e.g. Tamdhu 15, Balblair 15 etc. where one can appreciate its nice features (the resinous chocolate-y notes, the spice) while noticing it's not as refined as those others. A good Christmas time malt.
I actually prefer the 12 YO which is nice as it's quite a bit cheaper than the 15 in my market. But I'd still rather save and splurge for the 18 YO, which is one of my all time fave scotches
I think you forgot to read the most important part of that old Flintstones label my friend: YABBA DABBA DOOOO🥃😅
Great video my friend, thanks for the fun time!
Enjoy your week!
Cheers 🥃🥃
Cant comment all too much on this, so mostly just writing for the algo here.
Never was into GlenAllachie for the reasons you’ve also mentioned. Its good whisky, just for the same money you can get Edradour, Glenturret, Glenfarclas, Tamdhu etc… if you’re going for that sherried style , so I never picked up a bottle myself - looks like its the same deal with this one
Good overview mate 👌
Honest take on it. I'm big on this style so I'm a fan and rate it.
Yeah it's a hit with loads of my friends. Totally a me thing. Cheers! 🥃
Great review Geoff! I fully agree.
Cheers Kevin! 🥃
Yep, they did change the label... but they had Clippy make design it with WordArt.
😂😂😂
Hi Geoff, great review. I think you hit the spot. It is nice but not more than that.
Had it some years ago, and thought it had nice mocha notes, but it just was not making it to the finish line.
I like Glenallachie, but haven’t bought the 15 or 18 yet. They’re fairly expensive around here. I did get a single barrel which is excellent, and I like the 10 cask strength. Also just got one of the peated Meikle Toir bottles, and it’s pretty good as well.
I prefer the 10 and 12 to this, actually. Meikle Toir was interesting as well. Need a full bottle for myself at some point. 🥃
Thanks for the review Jeff I almost bought one of these in the new bottle at Costco yesterday. 105 Canadian but I passed. I didn’t want to buy something I didn’t like so again thank you for the review.
Lol I appreciate that level of trust. Fingers crossed I didn't talk you out of buying something you might have loved! 🤞🥃
I agree with you, had a period where I like the 10yr CS,.... can still be Nice sometimes
I still enjoy it. The 10 CS is my preferred affordable pour from Glenallachie. 🥃
@@Gwhiskytotally agree with you.
Hi Geoff, my Glen Allachie 15 bought back in 2020, drunk (🤔 liked) half the bottle ,then sealed it up,but strangely enough didn’t want to finish it and didn’t and still don’t want to buy another bottle. Good honest review Geoff, Slàinte 🥃
Interesting. I've had similar experiences with bottles. Indifference got the best of you there, it seems! 🥃
"Meet the Flintstones..." 😂😂😂
While I haven't tried Glenallachie, I'd choose the Tamdhu 15 any day. :)
I'd take the Tamdhu as well! 🥃
Same feelings here. Even in my sherry-head days I never connected with this brand. A bit too contrived or something. I reckon the distillate is more suited to ex-Bourbon maturation. Here's hoping we'll see those on the shelf in another 4-6 years. Happy Canada Day!
Yeah I'm still going to keep an eye on the brand and see where it takes us in the coming years, but so far it's just ok imo. Happy Canada Day to you too, buddy! Labatt's and a BBQ? 😉🍺
I've not seen it for less than £70ish in the UK. There's much better available here at that price. I think the whole range is a tad over rated and expensive but I would say the 10yo cask strength is the best of them if you like that sort of thing.
My favorite whisky (price. for whisky club member 75$) ,uncle Bill the wizard ))) Geoff good job, like . Cheers !
Cheers buddy. Glad you're connecting with this stuff! 🥃
I was able to try try the GA15 with the new label recently and was shocked by the thin mouthfeel. With no body at all, it drinks well below it's abv. Maybe the most overhyped brand in Scotchdom.
Oh well. I got a bottle with the old branding on sale for $85 USD. I hope it will be good. I actually liked the old label but then I’m old.
Im 101% with you about this one. To much casks play. Its designed stuf in my opinion. Meikke Toir as well. Good whisky but no soul just forgetable. Definitely for sherry lovers or sweet tooth heads. I like 10' cs when in a mood at autumn/winter cold day. Cheers 😁🥂🥂🥂🙋♂️
Agree! I much prefer the 10, too! 🥃
I gotta start reading the backs of my bottles more often. Do the distilleries typically put cartoon theme songs on there? Or is this just a one off?
Love Flintstones story 😅 New label is even worse. Never I had glenalchie yet. Thanks for review 😸
Thanks for reviewing.
Think by now you know my ... eh... 'love' for grape pollution in whisky, so I'll keep my opinion to myself.
Slàinte mhath
I personally prefer Glenallachie 10 and 12 over this one. I think the same about this 15, not my favorite from the distillery. I would like you to Review the Meikle Toir line up anytime soon😅... Keep it up Geoff, cheers🥃
Agree that the 10 and 12 are better. This one is the weakest of the affordable standard bottlings imo. The 10 is probably my top pick from the line. I'll have to get a bottle of the Meikle Toir at some point. Cheers! 🥃
Ouch, The Glenallachie labels. I always think about the last scène of Apocalypse Now with an dying Marlon Brando, “The horror……The horror”
Is that a new tasting glass? I thought Geoff used Glencairns before...
To me this is an ok dram, but I absolutely prefer the 10yo or the 12yo...or why not the new 9yo Amontillado Cask Finish at 48%abv, really good stuff🍷cheers
I've got two bottles of the 12 yo, and I'll skip the 15 ( on sale locally). Thanks for the heads up.
Hey Geoff. Any improvements to the heat and oakiness with a dash of water?
Yes, water helps! 🥃
I've tried this Scotch and it didn't do it for me - I still like the Bunnahabhain 12 as my old reliable sipper. I tried a bourbon the other day that I thought was pretty good for an inexpensive bottle- Barrell Foundation ($52 in Minnesota) - not bad, but it's not Scotch '-)
I do like Glenallachie 15, but my go to sherry bomb is Edradour Caledonia 12! Any thoughts on the Caledonia? Cheers!
I much prefer Caledonia myself. Glad to hear you enjoy both, though. Cheers! 🥃
This is my favourite Glenallachie :) Sorry to hear that it's not your thing. Most of the times, I thought we have similar taste, definitely not for this one. I would give at least 88-89+. So weird that you are not into this weird whisky :)
Interesting. I love your reviews, but my taste preferences are completely different from yours. However, your reviews are informative enough that I can usually glean from them whether I will like the whisky, regardless of where you land on it. As for Glenallachie, I like everything Billy Walker is putting out and love most of his stuff. The 15 is my favorite so far. The fact that you don’t like that it is cask dominated is exactly what I like about it. Too many distilleries are using cheap “seasoned” Sherry casks now. I really appreciate that Billy Walker is using good, active Sherry casks.
Appreciate the sentiment. The world would be a boring place if we all shared the same opinions! I agree that Glenallachie is using some quality casks, but the influence is just too heavy for me. Personally I tend to prefer the 10 over the 15. Cheers! 🥃
I’ve seen the Whisky In The 6 guys raving over a few different Glenallachies. I don’t get it. Sherry overcoats, as Ralfy might say. Way too many other options at same price points.
so glenallachie just doesn't yabbadabbado it for you
Dammit why didn't I think of that before I shot the video?
Well played. 😉🥃
Going from memory, this is perhaps the most middle-of-the-road whisky I’ve ever drunk. Not my favourite brand. Not my least favourite brand. Not my favourite GlenAllachie. Not my least favourite GlenAllachie. On the Goldilocks scale, this hits the Mama Bear zone
Yeah that's pretty much where I land on it. Drinkable for sure. Pleasant, even. Just not interesting for me. The 10 has much more going on imo. 🥃
@@Gwhisky I really enjoyed the 9, which had a red wine finish (can’t remember which wine) - not sure if it was a limited release, though
Your face is starting to get puffy and red. I would cut down on the heavy drinking before it starts to take its toll on you. Take care (love your videos👍🏻).
Geoffrey, I thought you might want to know that whenever you do a re-review, I read the title in my head in the exact schizophrenically emphasised manner in which you've capitalised it; as if the "re" is whispered and the "REVIEW" is screamed at the top of one's lungs. I hope this information will prove of use to you in your future endeavours.
I'M SORRY! 😉🥃
@@Gwhisky No worries, my other personality really enjoys it.
You have a gay old time...
Yabba dabba doo! 🥃
Glenallachie isn't my style either. Glorified by too many Billy Walker fan boys. I think we still need to wait a few more years to get a true impression. I'll wait, too many other better whiskies out there to enjoy in the mean time.