I've added links to full reviews and notes in the description box above to other #whiskytube and #whiskyfabric sources for the whiskies featured here - should anyone want to dig a little more. Slàinte!
Aqvavitae as an avid #whiskytube viewer and occasional creator, I have to take off my hat to you Sir. These recycled reviews are some of the best that are out there. I appreciate the production value you put into these. Please keep them coming!
High flying brother. The growth of this channel is a testament to the quality of what you're doing. Keep up the incredible work Roy. You're a star in the making.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video... I found myself agreeing with you on the whiskies that we both have tried, especially the Clynelish and the Ledaig... Superb piece of work, Roy!
Well-presented quickie of reviews, i like this style: enough information to base selection on but more than 1 per video (even 15!!) And bought today Ledaig 10yo (previously unheard of brand for me) based on this clip and am having first dram of it and already liking it. Sláinte!
Great stuff, Roy. It’s not easy to create a new style for presenting whisky reviews when there’s so many people doing it on TH-cam, but you have managed to develop a new and refreshing format that’s like a breath of fresh air. Keep them coming.
Yeah, the other guys are damn good with expressions, tasting notes and reviews - I had to find where I could add some value, and I have fun with these recycling videos! Thank you Frank!
Roy, I have to say, I really enjoy your Recycle reviews. Something about the way you toss such amazing expressions around so causally, and then share a deeper experience than just a single tasting keeps me engaged. Thank you for doing these, I always keep a pencil near by to write down a few to start looking for!
This is a really nice comment to read, thank you! I think in time I'll refine what people take from these and try to keep it snappy but meaningful. I also think there's a value in perhaps linking to trusted review sources for deeper notes and appraisals. Thanks for taking the time.
Oh Roy, it's a delight when these reviews come up on your channel! Just adding my own comment to this lovely Ledaig, I find that the aroma does bring a bit of a waxy, dairy suggestion, almost rancid… yes, a whiff of ghee. Not Indian buffalo ghee, but Tibetan yak ghee, salted and old, solid and with bits of wick dunked in it, scooped from a greasy, nearly lacquered old hemp bag. This is also by no means derogatory, just "exotisch". And I don’t know where I get this from. Perhaps there were plenty of Aureochsen grazing in Mull still after the Ice Age, and their remains are now in that lovely peat.
It is a good time to be into whisky Roy. Most whisky geeks are going to buy good stuff and encounter few duds. You hit the nail on the head with the Clynelish 14 my friend. That is a very solid whisky. I'm really struggling with the replacement issue right now. I always want to replace a good one but there are so many good ones I've yet to try and are on my radar. I have a respectable stash of bourbon, rum, wine and sherry going on as well (and whisky sidelines like Japanese). It's ruining my retirement plans. I'll keep an eye out for the Teapot Dram from now on. Love the review. Cheers big guy. WT
I've been looking forward to this Recycled Review video after your first two. One of the best whiskey review formats out there! Can't wait until your next one!
I have some shame in admitting there's another video's worth in the garage waiting. I'll spice it up with some Christmas bottle-kills and do another in the new year.
Good juice that's been replaced with arguably better juice in the 24yo. The 22 is a nice soft-spiced Highlander that'll be a great one to pour for your VIP Christmas guests! If you ever pop it - tell me how long it is before you find the smoke..
Hello Roy, just watching your video's for a few days now, and they are wonderful! Thanks and looking out to the next one! Cheers from a very cold and white Holland right now!
I really like this idea of short reviews on empty bottles cause it means you had the whole bottle to decide what you think about it. (Also a fun coincidence that so many of my empty bottles are the same brands) Great vlogs, keep em coming! :)
Thanks Criell! I think we all come to realise at some point that the whisky changes throughout the open bottle, and as such so does our relationship with it. The first dram of a new whisky is nothing more than a first date.
Btw, great review as always! Really loved how you linked to other reviewers and your own in the description. Might I please request a score summary there as well? Alternately, you could your scores up as a 5 second title card and the end and viewers could pause to review. Thanks! Slainte!
I found Old Pulteney 21 at the state run liquor store in Virginia, USA. The price is preset so they’re still at the normal rate of $152 US. I got every bottle they had, plus a few 17 as well. The staff was unaware of the discontinuation and to their knowledge, they will get a few bottles every so often until the warehouses run out. The 21 yo is considered as a special item and only this particular store gets it in stock in my area. Good luck.
Good Lord, it looks pretty darn cold down your way. Brilliant as always, Roy. I've yet to have my first bottle kill, let alone enough to do a presentation like this. I've always been curious about the Lagavulin 16. Your run-down of it here has convinced me to get one sharpish.
Lagavulin is by far the most successful at converting people to what is usually a formidable style of whisky, give it time in an open glass - I hope you'll love it.
It's a a very well made whisky JDC and I'm fond of it. If was 46% it would be a classic. If you can get some Lagavulin 12 though. That is whisky perfection.
Excellent! Love these videos. A lot of good whiskies here. A coworker of mine visited Scotland recently and visited Glengoyne. I asked him to pick me up a bottle of theTeapot dram but unfortunately they were out. :( Fortunately, I was able to acquire a sample about a week ago. I guess that will have to do until I can make it there myself. Cheers!
Yeah I had a feeling they may be out of Batch V. Damn it was good while it lasted, let's hope they pull a similar stunt with Batch VI. I foget where you are in the whisky world - US?
Great, well presented work! Lagavulin 16 got me into peat. I feel that what it lacks in mouth feel it makes up for by being just generally great and more importantly, a unique experience compared to most whiskies.
Thanks Ebril. I noticed a thinning in texture on Lagavulin 16 too, but I have to say the most recent bottle I have is much better again. Despite this, it's still a formidable whisky, as you say. Thank you.
Aqvavitae It had some cool scenes and I liked it overall but there were parts in there I didn’t like so much. There were some things unanswered questions too which annoyed me at first but I’ve calmed down a bit now😁Have you seen it yet?
Aqvavitae I wasn’t sure about the Leia bit near the start and I agree with the casino part too and that part of the film, thought it felt a bit un Star Wars. Just 2 short years to wait on the final part, I think Abrams will do a job on the last film again.
Jeez Roy, you've thrown out more empties there than I've gone through since the start of my whisky journey around 3 years ago. Quite a mixed bag there, hope you've put a pair of gloves on your list to Santa, as well as a Lagavulin 16. All the best when it comes Slainte
Gloves - check! I will say some of these have been open a loooong time Bob, and at least four were given to me by my whisky buddy the Whisky Rev. I'd only start to worry about my alcohol intake levels if I was putting these videos out monthly!
Thank you Walt! I hear ya on Aberfeldy, and one of the reasons I won't replace is the profile doesn't suit me at all. But so many of the folks I shared it with *loved* it to the point I wanted to stay a little more balanced in the video. I don't always take to heavy honey flavours in malt. The last few drams however, after being open for about a year or so, were *damn* good. Hope your travel plans are shaping up (?)
I enjoyed this video very much as I just took 37 empty whisky bottles to the recycling (err Beer Store) in 2 laundry baskets. I guess my favorites out of them were the Balblair 1990/2015 and the Old Rip van winkle 10. I did manage to cash them in for 3 Innis & Gunn bottles of beer I still have an unopened OP21 and there are more available for 96 BP equivalent. Still working on an Ancnoc 24, gotten much better over time. Cheers Looks as cold there as Ontario is today.
Cheers Peter nice to get your feedback - we are in complete agreement about the class of that Balblair 90/15. I've yet to try a Van Winkle 10. Innis & Gunn! Too funny - it's brewed in Glasgow! On the OP21 open it and give it a little time, at the price you have available there you'll pick up more, of that I can all but guarantee.
You have some great scotches at your house! I know where I would love to party. Anyway great vid, I love the diversity of scotches, great insight into some not-so-common scotches that I want to learn more about.
I would like to visit Scotland someday :) Anyway, I love Scotches that have a long. long, "warm" malty finish that warm you from the inside out, but not burn. Always on the lookout for long finish scotches.
This is such a brilliant idea for quick commentaries on what you like! I have those days sometimes when I've completed a series of bottles and my neighbors think I may have a problem. Huge fan of Ancnoc (remember the 16 year old?) Ahah! Yes! Blair Athol F&F! I'm afraid to finish mine, but will likely soon replace it. Also just finished last month an Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 19 year Blair Athol that was pretty amazing as well, if a bit interesting in presentation. Ledaig and Tobermory are usually in my cabinet. Anyone who doesn't have Clynelish 14 or Lagavulin 16, should. Balblair is typically very good (except maybe the Vintage Reserve which was meh). Finally let's have a moment for The Botonist. Nothing better from my experience, but if you like the style you should try also St. George's Terrior Gin.
Brandon we could talk for hours about that AnCnoc 16. People sometimes get caught up in their oloroso casks or their peated Islays, when really true class lies in a good quality spirit left alone in a good old refill bourbon hogshead. Lovely it was. Pretty cool for you to spot that Botanist as well - I shoulda scored that - it was damn good - but I'm not very up on my gin knowledge. Thanks Brandon.
Never thought I’d be in an Athol thread. My current is a 22 Rattray and it is splendid. AQ I bought 2 acnoc 24s for $150 and I couldn’t be happier with it
Agree with both of you about the AncNoc 16. If you can find the Balblair 1997 it's a similar age and profile. As is the Glencadam 15, but I've been told by Reb, who recently visited the distillery, that that is also due to be shelved. What with the Balvenie 15 Bourbon and the Glenlivet Nadurra 16 on the scrapheap also, it makes you wonder. I don't understand why distilleries can't source decent bourbon barrels, fill them and lay them down for 14-16 years. I don't drink much gin these days but I recently tried Oxley which is very good. Expensive but 47%
id rather see 5 whiskeys in 15 minutes and go into more details. i love these recycles videos! frequently before i buy a whiskey, i search for info on it and i love how you describe them, and why you would or would not replace it. more 15 min videos. less 2 hour videos!!!!!!!
Being new to whiskey - tried the gordon and MacPhail Bunnahabhain recently at a “after work tasting” and found it very easy to drink neat...too easy maybe. Definitely on the list.
I've had the Blair Athol 12 and think it is a damn fine Highland. It packs a sting, and it is quite woody, but this is a rewarding slow sipper to me. I've also had a the Ledaig 10, and for a peated whiskey, it is so unique in its flavour profile. I've tasted pear, honey, cereal and some citrus and it's one of those whiskeys where I am taken on a journey from nosing to finish and I appreciate that.
Interesting. I wasn't wowed by the Old Pulteney 12, but I have seen the 21 available. Maybe that will have to go on the "to do" list after all. Keep up the great vids Roy.
Roy your videos have a great format and I really enjoy your straight forward reviews of the malts. I'm curious what your thoughts are on travel retail single malts and if there are any worth purchasing (entry to modest budget). Slainte!
If you were here this week you’d be wearing gloves and ear muffs! I need that anCnoc! You’re flying through so many bottles - have there been Aquavitae VIP parties?? Where’s my invite??🤣🤣
Truthfully, it' because there are so many open at any one time that I tend to be able to kill quite a few off at once. Also, at least four of the bottles featured here were purchases by my friend the Whisky Rev, until he moved to the Highlands we'd meet up and share our bottles, he's kind enough to put aside some of the better ones for comment. Cheers Mark!
Aye its bloody cauld here tae Aqva! Love a bit of Lagavulin, just new to it, but had a few drams of only the 16 the other night and thoroughly enjoyed it, especially when its so bitter outside! Also enjoying an A'bunadh just now since its this time of year and its basically a liquid Christmas cake! Opened a Clynelish 14 the other week, and struggled with it tbh. Heard its not for beginners, but I'll let it open over another month and return to it and see if I get on a bit better with it then. I had the Big Peat last year and really enjoyed it. If all you want is peat then its stonking value. Heard the Christmas edition is better though as its CS?
Saltire don't lose faith with your Clynelish... Your strategy with it is solid. Glad you're enjoying what are two whisky extremes with obvious 'hooks', the Clynelish is a little more subtle. It'll demand your patience. Thanks for stopping by ma man.
Oh I'll not give up on it, that's for sure! I remember having something similar happen to me with Springbank 12 CS when I was just starting out - it overwhelmed me and I didn't quite get it to start with. I let it sit a few months, went to some other whiskies, then when I returned to it I loved it! Now that one has everything going on, whereas as you said the Clynelish does seem subtler. Having a cold doesn't help either just now when it comes to nosing and tasting hence why I'm on the peatier or CS stuff just now; but hopefully when I return to it, I'll enjoy it more. Hopefully should make your livestream tomorrow if you are running one, since I'm all settled in now after my flit! Slainte!
"Tea-spooning" is common in whisky right now. 1) In the context of which you imply. 2) rendering casks of single malt into blends to avoid brokers, bottlers and traders selling traded casks as a single malt (where the original distiller are overly protective or nervous of brand dilution) and 3) My favourite - the "Ralfy" - using a teaspoon to carefully add just the right amount of water to your dram!.
Great review Roy, Lagavulin 16 was my first whisky love as well. Though, it's gotten a bit ashy lately it's still always on my bar. I was never a fan of the Aberfeldy 21 for the price, I may have to revisit it.
Great Video as usual! :) I'll definitely have to check out Clynelish as much praise as it gets from you. About a month ago I managed to score a dram of a 20yo SV bottling in a Whisky bar for a ridiculously low price and it was great (not fantastic but great). Alas, there are so many others I want to check out or have already waiting in my cupboard. You forgot to tell us whether you would replace the 8yo Bunna. I pretty much agree with you on it, but I don't think I'll replace it any time soon, just because there is so much other interesting stuff in its price range and because for me it's a bit hit or miss depending on my day. How would you see the Distiller's Editions of Cragganmore and Lagavulin in comparison with the standards? I managed to score a Laga DE for a great price and a Cragganmore DE (
Clynelish is always worth a look, the SV's I've really enjoyed, but there's little to find fault in their standard 14yo OB. On the Bunna 8yo I think you've nailed it. It was excellent whisky, but now that it's been bought and enjoyed it'll probably give its shelf space up to something else for a while - there is indeed just too much choice out there.. On the DE Classic Malts, people make the mistake that these are slightly premium versions of the standard and that's not strictly true, they're just a different take on the standard. For example I prefer the standard Lagavulin 16 over the DE most years, I will say however that the Cragganmore is quite a departure from the standard, and despite not always loving port wood finishes I do like that one a lot. This brings me back to your first point - if you can find the Clynelish DE - grab it. Thanks Everest!
Hi Roy, thanks for the reply and the heart! :) My boss tasked me with picking/buying a bottle of whisky ("something good, up to 100€") for our Christmas celebration (sometimes I love my job :D ), and during my search I came across a Clynelish DE for the absolutely insane price of 44€ ... 5 minutes before reading your reply. That one will be mine alone though. :D Regarding the DEs in general, I know what you mean. I also quickly learned that the Talisker 10 and DE wonderfully coexist, whereas I prefer the standard Caol Ila 12 over the DE because it is more straight-lined and self-consistent. My question was actually sort of in the context of that already.
Everest314 hmm...that's a shame. I should mention that it was also out of stock at Glenkinchie distillery last week. I wonder.... If you find it anywhere it'll cost around £60 to £70. If you're buying for colleagues the only mistake I've made in the past is buying cask strength for folks who aren't used to it. How about a nice rich Glendronach 18?
Thanks for the input! Yeah, I already pretty much excluded cask strength, because even despite the budget, we are aiming for something suitable for casual enjoyment. Glendronach 18 or 21 (just within the budget and sounds very christmasy :D ) are on my list, along with Talisker 18, Caol Ila 18 and Ballechin STFC Port Cask (it's cask strength, but "only" 50.9%). There is definitely a positive bias towards smoky whisky here, but I refrained from the heavy stinkies. :P Not quite sure yet.
Roy, I really enjoy & have become a whiskey fan because of your videos! Can you do us a favor when you’re rating the whiskies in your basket, can you give us a still closeup view as you go through them.. Please continue your great show 👍🏼..Dorian.
The 21 is not much at all like the 12, but much closer to the richness of the 17, imo. I think I'd feel cautiously comfortable pushing you to pick up at least one and try it. Like so many of the style and age - it gives its best when allowed patience.
Yes. Teapot Dram is a distillery exclusive unfortunately - but they do sell it through their online shop, it was £90 but limited to around 3,000 bottles has now sold out. Auction sites now I'm afraid. JasonWhiskyWise did a review which I've linked to in the description if you're interested. It differs from the CS as they agonise over a very exacting cask selection in trying to recreate a style of young, bold and powerful first-fill sherry aged whisky similar to what may have been issued during the days of 'dramming' in distilleries. I shared this on a live with the Scotch Test Dummies - here's a link to the exact spot in the live stream where we cover the Teapot Dram th-cam.com/video/qK2g_bNFzaM/w-d-xo.htmlm51s This was batch V, selected from 5 first-fill casks, 4 butts and a hogshead.
Roy, really enjoy this review format! I really enjoyed Ledaig 10, and picked up a medicinal note that I find pleasing. Could you recommend something similar? I'm fairly new to peat.
I'm watching these totally randomly, I just jumped back from #6 or something. Please Roy, do my bank account a favour and make your next few recycled reviews nothing but bad ones. Something along the lines of "Tastes like sheep piss, stay away from this" would be very much appreciated. Seriously, every time you give a whisky 8.5 or above, it goes on my wish list. I've always lived beyond my means, I guess at 51 it's too late to try changing now. Thank you for making these videos, I'd love to sit in a bar on a cold Winter evening and sample a few drams with you. Edit. Bloody hell, my list now has 9 whiskys on it, time to go watch Russians crashing their cars........
I'm a relative newbie to Whisky and I tried my first Lagavulin 16 at the weekend. I was blown away at how good it is. I've tried Laphroaig (10 and Select) and I'd definitely rather spend the extra few pounds and buy the Lagavulin
Now, go and see where it's made, how it's made and why it exists. It's an absolute joy. Thanks for watching and commenting Paul, your whisky journey ahead is going to be amazing.
Recently, I broke a cork on an old bottling of Jura Prophecy and didn't have a cork in the drawer to fit. I'm keeping them now, but realise that there might be some theatrical element to me popping them in the video.
Well, I think I noticed on your other "Recycled Reviews" (great hook, by the way) the corks were in the bottles. I am sometimes interested in minutiae.
Hi Roy. I know these are 4 years old or so, but I'm really enjoying the Recycled Reviews, but something you've said raises a question for me. You mentioned the experience of a bottle changing as you get further down. Do you finish a bottle relatively quickly after you open it? I tend to have many bottles (maybe too many) open at one time, so I honestly don't remember in detail what a given whisky was like last time to make that kind of comparison. I wonder if I should limit the bottles I have open and go back to the open ones more often to get that experience?
I expected the Big Peat to go straight into the bin with a score of 5! That was my opinion of it anyway! Maybe us colonials in Australia are being used as a dumping ground for some bad batches! Lagavulin 16 being a perfect example!
Great job Roy. Keep these great reviews coming. 👍🤜 I am big fan of Glenfarclas 15 which has good amount of sherry does 25 have more sherry? How do they compare against each other? Thanks Roy
Jez Bhatti thanks! The 25 is noticeably richer than the 15 as you'd expect, it's actually a masterclass in bringing deep, rich, we'll aged sherry style to the masses. Treat yourself Jez.
I can pick up the Blair Athol for 56 euro. Not cheap for a 12 year old. For almost the same price i can pick up the linkwood or mortlach 15 G&M. Doubting if i should by the Blair Athol pure on your review....
apu de geest You shouldn’t, not on my say so. Perhaps if we knew other better, but I’m just one guy. Linkwood and Mortlach are both dear to me and I’m not sure if you refer to the G&M Linkwood 15 or the Flora&Fauna 12, regardless they’re both good but to compare these or G&M Mortlach 15 to Blair Athol 12 wouldn’t be fair to any. Different styles. I go on value, and for me I’m pretty sure I’d pick the Blair Athol every time. I hope you can try a sample or bar pour first. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
You are right about the Aberfeldy. It is a crime that it is bottled at 40%. Have some indies that are non-chill, no color, 18yo, 20yo and 46%. It was an epiphany for me and cost less than the official.
I know it's pitched to someone who already feels 40% is powerful enough, but yeah, it's heartbreaking for us who want to connect with it. Often we get so much more from IBs, there's a middle ground there but not many in the industry are exploring yet.
I must be a contrarian. With just superficial blind knowledge, I would choose an indie over an official any day any time. It is almost the reverse of logic-indies are higher abv, more transparent, usually not chil-fil, no color added and cost less! I guess people hypnotized by branding.
Amazing review as usual Roy. I think you have surpassed me in bottle flipping skills. Sounds like I need to pick up some Ledaig 10 asap! What do you think about Aberfeldy 21 for $110 USD?
Thanks for stopping by Keith! Ledaig yes, Aberfeldy no. Although it is a good price I feel like I'm getting to know your preferences and even if you find this at 43% export ABV (although it could still be 40%) I'd say spend elsewhere.
On Saturdays or Sundays, what are good times for you? So, as I am wring this it is 1035 am in Minnesota, In Victoria, B.C. it is 0840 am and in Scotland it is 438 pm.. So lets say we do this at noon B.C time. It would be 8 pm in Scotland and 2 pm in Minnesota. Is that reasonable?
I try, but I fail. As if to draw attention to our weaknesses as judges, there’s a column in the spreadsheet called “changed my mind score” 😁 It’s linked in the video descriptions.
Ledaig is my 10/10, as I just love it. I try to have two bottles on hand, one for drinking, and one in reserve. So if you give it 9/10, we can be friends.
I've added links to full reviews and notes in the description box above to other #whiskytube and #whiskyfabric sources for the whiskies featured here - should anyone want to dig a little more. Slàinte!
i watched recycled reviews 1, 2 and 3. havent seen any taliska
Amazing looking back on this and discovering Glanfarlas is now £215
Clynelish 14 and Deanston 12 are outstanding whiskies at incredible prices. Such great suggestions
Just found a bottle of the AnCnoc 22 here in Cambodia ...21, 1, 2022...
Looking forward to giving you my review..
Aqvavitae as an avid #whiskytube viewer and occasional creator, I have to take off my hat to you Sir. These recycled reviews are some of the best that are out there. I appreciate the production value you put into these. Please keep them coming!
Excellent show as always Roy! I give this a solid 9.5 out of 10!
Thanks for stopping by boys! Loved the tongue-in-cheek Compass Box Phenomenology review!
And no +/- either! Impressive...
I love when you say "this is gin" haha!
High flying brother. The growth of this channel is a testament to the quality of what you're doing. Keep up the incredible work Roy. You're a star in the making.
Got me blushing again Rob, but seriously thank you for all your support and kind words.
Love these videos - you always put out quality, creative, and informative videos!
You're doing a damn decent job yourselves boys! More Thursday night Jeopardy please!
Excellent video Roy, absolutely fantastic. I really like to taste the Glengoyne teapot dram!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video... I found myself agreeing with you on the whiskies that we both have tried, especially the Clynelish and the Ledaig... Superb piece of work, Roy!
Hey Foodquig thank you for stopping by I always look out for you! 😉 Glad our palates remain aligned in preference , if not performance!
Well-presented quickie of reviews, i like this style: enough information to base selection on but more than 1 per video (even 15!!)
And bought today Ledaig 10yo (previously unheard of brand for me) based on this clip and am having first dram of it and already liking it.
Sláinte!
Great stuff, Roy. It’s not easy to create a new style for presenting whisky reviews when there’s so many people doing it on TH-cam, but you have managed to develop a new and refreshing format that’s like a breath of fresh air. Keep them coming.
Yeah, the other guys are damn good with expressions, tasting notes and reviews - I had to find where I could add some value, and I have fun with these recycling videos! Thank you Frank!
I flipped out over the Ledaig 19 and had to get the 10 and liked it so much I went back and got another bottle it's glorious stuff!
Roy, I have to say, I really enjoy your Recycle reviews. Something about the way you toss such amazing expressions around so causally, and then share a deeper experience than just a single tasting keeps me engaged. Thank you for doing these, I always keep a pencil near by to write down a few to start looking for!
This is a really nice comment to read, thank you! I think in time I'll refine what people take from these and try to keep it snappy but meaningful. I also think there's a value in perhaps linking to trusted review sources for deeper notes and appraisals. Thanks for taking the time.
not to mention how he remembers each one; or he saves his tasting notes for a long time.
I love these Recycled Review videos! So helpful for a beginner like myself.
Thanks Justin! 👍
I need to rewatch this and make a list or something .... to many things I need to explore!
I have that very same syndrome!
Oh Roy, it's a delight when these reviews come up on your channel! Just adding my own comment to this lovely Ledaig, I find that the aroma does bring a bit of a waxy, dairy suggestion, almost rancid… yes, a whiff of ghee. Not Indian buffalo ghee, but Tibetan yak ghee, salted and old, solid and with bits of wick dunked in it, scooped from a greasy, nearly lacquered old hemp bag. This is also by no means derogatory, just "exotisch". And I don’t know where I get this from. Perhaps there were plenty of Aureochsen grazing in Mull still after the Ice Age, and their remains are now in that lovely peat.
You should write tasting notes! I'll be digging deeper the next time I have my face in a Ledaig!
It is a good time to be into whisky Roy. Most whisky geeks are going to buy good stuff and encounter few duds. You hit the nail on the head with the Clynelish 14 my friend. That is a very solid whisky. I'm really struggling with the replacement issue right now. I always want to replace a good one but there are so many good ones I've yet to try and are on my radar. I have a respectable stash of bourbon, rum, wine and sherry going on as well (and whisky sidelines like Japanese). It's ruining my retirement plans. I'll keep an eye out for the Teapot Dram from now on. Love the review. Cheers big guy. WT
Absolutely LOVE this series. So much great information. Well done!
Absolutely *love* reading comments like this! 😀 It'll help me deal with the pre-release doubt in future. Thank you Ethan.
I've been looking forward to this Recycled Review video after your first two. One of the best whiskey review formats out there! Can't wait until your next one!
I have some shame in admitting there's another video's worth in the garage waiting. I'll spice it up with some Christmas bottle-kills and do another in the new year.
Aqvavitae Yes! I can't wait!
Nothing negative indeed ....... that was an outstanding basket!
Love the recycle videos Roy . Keep up the quality work my friend .Cheers and I'm glad I didn't trade my 22 yr old AnCnoc. Glad to hear it's good juice
Good juice that's been replaced with arguably better juice in the 24yo. The 22 is a nice soft-spiced Highlander that'll be a great one to pour for your VIP Christmas guests! If you ever pop it - tell me how long it is before you find the smoke..
The only hard part is finding the VIPs my friend, cheers
Hello Roy, just watching your video's for a few days now, and they are wonderful!
Thanks and looking out to the next one! Cheers from a very cold and white Holland right now!
Thank you and welcome, nice of you to stop by Jaap!
timely, helpful, concise, truthful...who could say more CHEERS
Hey Alan thank you, really appreciate it.
I seem to be a day or two late, but really like them just the same...you doing a live on thursday of this week?
I'm travelling this week but hope to be getting a live out on the 21st! I'll post a placeholder on YT and tweet it out too.
cheers and safe travels
I really like this idea of short reviews on empty bottles cause it means you had the whole bottle to decide what you think about it. (Also a fun coincidence that so many of my empty bottles are the same brands) Great vlogs, keep em coming! :)
Thanks Criell! I think we all come to realise at some point that the whisky changes throughout the open bottle, and as such so does our relationship with it. The first dram of a new whisky is nothing more than a first date.
Btw, great review as always! Really loved how you linked to other reviewers and your own in the description. Might I please request a score summary there as well? Alternately, you could your scores up as a 5 second title card and the end and viewers could pause to review. Thanks! Slainte!
Great video! I thoroughly enjoyed this. If I could I'd go out and buy one of each bottle recommended here.
Cheers.
Raster thank you! Let me know your thoughts on any you try. And thanks for stopping by 👍
I found Old Pulteney 21 at the state run liquor store in Virginia, USA. The price is preset so they’re still at the normal rate of $152 US. I got every bottle they had, plus a few 17 as well. The staff was unaware of the discontinuation and to their knowledge, they will get a few bottles every so often until the warehouses run out. The 21 yo is considered as a special item and only this particular store gets it in stock in my area. Good luck.
Yes! I snagged a bottle of the OP21 at retail in Austin, TX last weekend. Thank ou Dan - your wish of luck worked!
Good Lord, it looks pretty darn cold down your way. Brilliant as always, Roy. I've yet to have my first bottle kill, let alone enough to do a presentation like this. I've always been curious about the Lagavulin 16. Your run-down of it here has convinced me to get one sharpish.
Lagavulin is by far the most successful at converting people to what is usually a formidable style of whisky, give it time in an open glass - I hope you'll love it.
It's a a very well made whisky JDC and I'm fond of it. If was 46% it would be a classic. If you can get some Lagavulin 12 though. That is whisky perfection.
'speshly that 2017 - your eyes will fall out your head.
Good stuff, Roy. Love the Recycled Reviews.
Thanks for stopping by again Nathan 🙏
Lagavulin 16 is a classic. I like to drink that especially in winter, watching Nick Offerman.
Excellent! Love these videos. A lot of good whiskies here. A coworker of mine visited Scotland recently and visited Glengoyne. I asked him to pick me up a bottle of theTeapot dram but unfortunately they were out. :( Fortunately, I was able to acquire a sample about a week ago. I guess that will have to do until I can make it there myself. Cheers!
Yeah I had a feeling they may be out of Batch V. Damn it was good while it lasted, let's hope they pull a similar stunt with Batch VI. I foget where you are in the whisky world - US?
Yes, US. California, south of San Francisco a bit.
Love these Roy. Thank you
Very welcome Bronco and great to see you joining in on the live streams too!
Great, well presented work! Lagavulin 16 got me into peat. I feel that what it lacks in mouth feel it makes up for by being just generally great and more importantly, a unique experience compared to most whiskies.
Thanks Ebril. I noticed a thinning in texture on Lagavulin 16 too, but I have to say the most recent bottle I have is much better again. Despite this, it's still a formidable whisky, as you say. Thank you.
Great video Roy, hope you had a dram to warm you up afterwards! Haha
Hi fella, thank you - yeh I did! (What did you think of the Last Jedi btw?!)
Aqvavitae It had some cool scenes and I liked it overall but there were parts in there I didn’t like so much. There were some things unanswered questions too which annoyed me at first but I’ve calmed down a bit now😁Have you seen it yet?
Yup. Awesome except for the casino scenes and weird detour to that planet. Some real iconic scenes that I absolutely loved. Really enjoyed it overall!
Aqvavitae I wasn’t sure about the Leia bit near the start and I agree with the casino part too and that part of the film, thought it felt a bit un Star Wars. Just 2 short years to wait on the final part, I think Abrams will do a job on the last film again.
Jeez Roy, you've thrown out more empties there than I've gone through since the start of my whisky journey around 3 years ago. Quite a mixed bag there, hope you've put a pair of gloves on your list to Santa, as well as a Lagavulin 16. All the best when it comes Slainte
Gloves - check! I will say some of these have been open a loooong time Bob, and at least four were given to me by my whisky buddy the Whisky Rev. I'd only start to worry about my alcohol intake levels if I was putting these videos out monthly!
Aqvavitae maybe it’s because I’ve seen 3 of these videos in around a month now I was worried for your liver 😂
Thanks for looking out for me Bob! I'll keep sharing to keep the pressure off my own liver 👍
Loved the review my friend. Not sure about Aberfeldy but agree on everything else.
Thank you Walt! I hear ya on Aberfeldy, and one of the reasons I won't replace is the profile doesn't suit me at all. But so many of the folks I shared it with *loved* it to the point I wanted to stay a little more balanced in the video. I don't always take to heavy honey flavours in malt. The last few drams however, after being open for about a year or so, were *damn* good. Hope your travel plans are shaping up (?)
I enjoyed this video very much as I just took 37 empty whisky bottles to the recycling (err Beer Store) in 2 laundry baskets. I guess my favorites out of them were the Balblair 1990/2015 and the Old Rip van winkle 10.
I did manage to cash them in for 3 Innis & Gunn bottles of beer
I still have an unopened OP21 and there are more available for 96 BP equivalent. Still working on an Ancnoc 24, gotten much better over time.
Cheers
Looks as cold there as Ontario is today.
Cheers Peter nice to get your feedback - we are in complete agreement about the class of that Balblair 90/15. I've yet to try a Van Winkle 10. Innis & Gunn! Too funny - it's brewed in Glasgow! On the OP21 open it and give it a little time, at the price you have available there you'll pick up more, of that I can all but guarantee.
Great concept again. Jealous of the bottle recycling bin.
Thanks boys - but if ya wanna know jealousy slip into my shoes as I read about all those bucket-list drams you're reviewing for Malt Review. 🙁
Well done Roy - just love this format!!
Thank you Jason, great of you to stop by!
You have some great scotches at your house! I know where I would love to party. Anyway great vid, I love the diversity of scotches, great insight into some not-so-common scotches that I want to learn more about.
The door's always open Everwind! Hit me up on the live with any questions about the more obscure ones 👍
I would like to visit Scotland someday :) Anyway, I love Scotches that have a long. long, "warm" malty finish that warm you from the inside out, but not burn. Always on the lookout for long finish scotches.
This is such a brilliant idea for quick commentaries on what you like! I have those days sometimes when I've completed a series of bottles and my neighbors think I may have a problem. Huge fan of Ancnoc (remember the 16 year old?) Ahah! Yes! Blair Athol F&F! I'm afraid to finish mine, but will likely soon replace it. Also just finished last month an Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 19 year Blair Athol that was pretty amazing as well, if a bit interesting in presentation. Ledaig and Tobermory are usually in my cabinet. Anyone who doesn't have Clynelish 14 or Lagavulin 16, should. Balblair is typically very good (except maybe the Vintage Reserve which was meh). Finally let's have a moment for The Botonist. Nothing better from my experience, but if you like the style you should try also St. George's Terrior Gin.
Brandon we could talk for hours about that AnCnoc 16. People sometimes get caught up in their oloroso casks or their peated Islays, when really true class lies in a good quality spirit left alone in a good old refill bourbon hogshead. Lovely it was. Pretty cool for you to spot that Botanist as well - I shoulda scored that - it was damn good - but I'm not very up on my gin knowledge. Thanks Brandon.
Never thought I’d be in an Athol thread. My current is a 22 Rattray and it is splendid. AQ I bought 2 acnoc 24s for $150 and I couldn’t be happier with it
Agree with both of you about the AncNoc 16. If you can find the Balblair 1997 it's a similar age and profile. As is the Glencadam 15, but I've been told by Reb, who recently visited the distillery, that that is also due to be shelved. What with the Balvenie 15 Bourbon and the Glenlivet Nadurra 16 on the scrapheap also, it makes you wonder. I don't understand why distilleries can't source decent bourbon barrels, fill them and lay them down for 14-16 years. I don't drink much gin these days but I recently tried Oxley which is very good. Expensive but 47%
id rather see 5 whiskeys in 15 minutes and go into more details. i love these recycles videos! frequently before i buy a whiskey, i search for info on it and i love how you describe them, and why you would or would not replace it. more 15 min videos. less 2 hour videos!!!!!!!
Great video once again :-)
Btw I'm going to Edinburgh over the weekend - looks like I shouldn't forget my winterjacket ;-)
Yes it's been damn cold. Where you travelling from?
+Aqvavitae Austria - it's cold here as well (ok, not today because of a warm Foehn wind but normally it's around -1, -2°C)
Great style! even for a non native speaker great to enjoy
Being new to whiskey - tried the gordon and MacPhail Bunnahabhain recently at a “after work tasting” and found it very easy to drink neat...too easy maybe. Definitely on the list.
It's not gonna be around for long either Andrew, perhaps one to grab a back up bottle of.
Clynelish 9/10 ..you had a bottle recently ? still a nice profile and good value for mid £30s in today's market but super flat / nothing expectational
Clynelish is one of my favorites too.
I've had the Blair Athol 12 and think it is a damn fine Highland. It packs a sting, and it is quite woody, but this is a rewarding slow sipper to me.
I've also had a the Ledaig 10, and for a peated whiskey, it is so unique in its flavour profile. I've tasted pear, honey, cereal and some citrus and it's one of those whiskeys where I am taken on a journey from nosing to finish and I appreciate that.
Glad you’re loving them! 👌 I like ‘em too...
What would be your favorite single malt whiskey under 50£ ?
Interesting. I wasn't wowed by the Old Pulteney 12, but I have seen the 21 available. Maybe that will have to go on the "to do" list after all. Keep up the great vids Roy.
The 21yo is playing a different game altogether. Thanks Telex!
Just discovered your channel! Really great stuff. Keep it up
Welcome! thanks for connecting while you were here 👍
Roy your videos have a great format and I really enjoy your straight forward reviews of the malts. I'm curious what your thoughts are on travel retail single malts and if there are any worth purchasing (entry to modest budget). Slainte!
1:40 "This is Gin" where else can you get this level of insight :P
If you were here this week you’d be wearing gloves and ear muffs! I need that anCnoc! You’re flying through so many bottles - have there been Aquavitae VIP parties?? Where’s my invite??🤣🤣
Truthfully, it' because there are so many open at any one time that I tend to be able to kill quite a few off at once. Also, at least four of the bottles featured here were purchases by my friend the Whisky Rev, until he moved to the Highlands we'd meet up and share our bottles, he's kind enough to put aside some of the better ones for comment. Cheers Mark!
Aye its bloody cauld here tae Aqva!
Love a bit of Lagavulin, just new to it, but had a few drams of only the 16 the other night and thoroughly enjoyed it, especially when its so bitter outside! Also enjoying an A'bunadh just now since its this time of year and its basically a liquid Christmas cake!
Opened a Clynelish 14 the other week, and struggled with it tbh. Heard its not for beginners, but I'll let it open over another month and return to it and see if I get on a bit better with it then.
I had the Big Peat last year and really enjoyed it. If all you want is peat then its stonking value. Heard the Christmas edition is better though as its CS?
Saltire don't lose faith with your Clynelish... Your strategy with it is solid. Glad you're enjoying what are two whisky extremes with obvious 'hooks', the Clynelish is a little more subtle. It'll demand your patience. Thanks for stopping by ma man.
Oh I'll not give up on it, that's for sure! I remember having something similar happen to me with Springbank 12 CS when I was just starting out - it overwhelmed me and I didn't quite get it to start with. I let it sit a few months, went to some other whiskies, then when I returned to it I loved it! Now that one has everything going on, whereas as you said the Clynelish does seem subtler. Having a cold doesn't help either just now when it comes to nosing and tasting hence why I'm on the peatier or CS stuff just now; but hopefully when I return to it, I'll enjoy it more.
Hopefully should make your livestream tomorrow if you are running one, since I'm all settled in now after my flit! Slainte!
A teaspoon of Port Ellen?
"Tea-spooning" is common in whisky right now. 1) In the context of which you imply. 2) rendering casks of single malt into blends to avoid brokers, bottlers and traders selling traded casks as a single malt (where the original distiller are overly protective or nervous of brand dilution) and 3) My favourite - the "Ralfy" - using a teaspoon to carefully add just the right amount of water to your dram!.
OP21 was my first "dead" whisky, and Loch damn it if it wasn't amazing. The 17 likewise.
Great review Roy, Lagavulin 16 was my first whisky love as well. Though, it's gotten a bit ashy lately it's still always on my bar. I was never a fan of the Aberfeldy 21 for the price, I may have to revisit it.
Thanks! (Billy?) Yeah Lagavulin seems to be coming back onto a good thing again 🤞 The Aberfeldy 21? Nah - you're good 😉
it's Mike, always Mike ;)
Sorry meant to type (Mike?) but my brain farted. Just watched your Bunna 25 review, superb!
Absolutely love your recycled reviews, fantastic stuff!!! Thanks for shearing with us. Just one thing, the music on it........please, please......
Finally got around to trying the Clynelish 14. In Krakow of all places. I can see why you like it so much!
Clyenish 14 is only 35 pounds there!! Bring me some please!! It is $90 CAD (50 pounds) at the only place I can find it in my area 😞
Spot on again sir!
I need a whisky after watching that cold air.
Hey Eric - yeah it's even colder today! Thanks for sharing the love on Twitter too my friend!
ust discovered your channel! I don't think I can afford any of that aged whiskies
Some of them are pricey, sure. Some are really great value though. Thanks for commenting.
I just bought the last 4 bottles of Old Pulteney 21 a store had for 99 pounds a bottle. Good buy? I think so!
I think that's a great buy, I really do - I hope you come to love them!
Great Video as usual! :)
I'll definitely have to check out Clynelish as much praise as it gets from you. About a month ago I managed to score a dram of a 20yo SV bottling in a Whisky bar for a ridiculously low price and it was great (not fantastic but great). Alas, there are so many others I want to check out or have already waiting in my cupboard.
You forgot to tell us whether you would replace the 8yo Bunna. I pretty much agree with you on it, but I don't think I'll replace it any time soon, just because there is so much other interesting stuff in its price range and because for me it's a bit hit or miss depending on my day.
How would you see the Distiller's Editions of Cragganmore and Lagavulin in comparison with the standards? I managed to score a Laga DE for a great price and a Cragganmore DE (
Clynelish is always worth a look, the SV's I've really enjoyed, but there's little to find fault in their standard 14yo OB. On the Bunna 8yo I think you've nailed it. It was excellent whisky, but now that it's been bought and enjoyed it'll probably give its shelf space up to something else for a while - there is indeed just too much choice out there.. On the DE Classic Malts, people make the mistake that these are slightly premium versions of the standard and that's not strictly true, they're just a different take on the standard. For example I prefer the standard Lagavulin 16 over the DE most years, I will say however that the Cragganmore is quite a departure from the standard, and despite not always loving port wood finishes I do like that one a lot. This brings me back to your first point - if you can find the Clynelish DE - grab it. Thanks Everest!
Hi Roy, thanks for the reply and the heart! :)
My boss tasked me with picking/buying a bottle of whisky ("something good, up to 100€") for our Christmas celebration (sometimes I love my job :D ), and during my search I came across a Clynelish DE for the absolutely insane price of 44€ ... 5 minutes before reading your reply. That one will be mine alone though. :D
Regarding the DEs in general, I know what you mean. I also quickly learned that the Talisker 10 and DE wonderfully coexist, whereas I prefer the standard Caol Ila 12 over the DE because it is more straight-lined and self-consistent. My question was actually sort of in the context of that already.
PS: Does it surprise you, that the Clynelish DE is actually out of stock? ... I knew there was a catch ... :(
Everest314 hmm...that's a shame. I should mention that it was also out of stock at Glenkinchie distillery last week. I wonder.... If you find it anywhere it'll cost around £60 to £70. If you're buying for colleagues the only mistake I've made in the past is buying cask strength for folks who aren't used to it. How about a nice rich Glendronach 18?
Thanks for the input! Yeah, I already pretty much excluded cask strength, because even despite the budget, we are aiming for something suitable for casual enjoyment.
Glendronach 18 or 21 (just within the budget and sounds very christmasy :D ) are on my list, along with Talisker 18, Caol Ila 18 and Ballechin STFC Port Cask (it's cask strength, but "only" 50.9%). There is definitely a positive bias towards smoky whisky here, but I refrained from the heavy stinkies. :P
Not quite sure yet.
Love these, but I find what you find as a good buy in Scotland is the opposite in California and vice versa. Nonetheless great info.
Roy, I really enjoy & have become a whiskey fan because of your videos! Can you do us a favor when you’re rating the whiskies in your basket, can you give us a still closeup view as you go through them.. Please continue your great show 👍🏼..Dorian.
That's a nice idea Dorian. And thank you!
OP 21yo is readily available here...Its $120. I know its hard to say, but should I make a conscious push to stock up? I really like the 12 and 17.
The 21 is not much at all like the 12, but much closer to the richness of the 17, imo. I think I'd feel cautiously comfortable pushing you to pick up at least one and try it. Like so many of the style and age - it gives its best when allowed patience.
Glengoyne...did I hear you right, "Teapot Dram?" Is this different than the Glengoyne cask strength which I saw yesterday?
Yes. Teapot Dram is a distillery exclusive unfortunately - but they do sell it through their online shop, it was £90 but limited to around 3,000 bottles has now sold out. Auction sites now I'm afraid. JasonWhiskyWise did a review which I've linked to in the description if you're interested. It differs from the CS as they agonise over a very exacting cask selection in trying to recreate a style of young, bold and powerful first-fill sherry aged whisky similar to what may have been issued during the days of 'dramming' in distilleries. I shared this on a live with the Scotch Test Dummies - here's a link to the exact spot in the live stream where we cover the Teapot Dram th-cam.com/video/qK2g_bNFzaM/w-d-xo.htmlm51s This was batch V, selected from 5 first-fill casks, 4 butts and a hogshead.
Great recycling job!
Thanks VV!
Roy, really enjoy this review format! I really enjoyed Ledaig 10, and picked up a medicinal note that I find pleasing. Could you recommend something similar? I'm fairly new to peat.
I'm watching these totally randomly, I just jumped back from #6 or something. Please Roy, do my bank account a favour and make your next few recycled reviews nothing but bad ones. Something along the lines of "Tastes like sheep piss, stay away from this" would be very much appreciated.
Seriously, every time you give a whisky 8.5 or above, it goes on my wish list. I've always lived beyond my means, I guess at 51 it's too late to try changing now.
Thank you for making these videos, I'd love to sit in a bar on a cold Winter evening and sample a few drams with you.
Edit. Bloody hell, my list now has 9 whiskys on it, time to go watch Russians crashing their cars........
I'm a relative newbie to Whisky and I tried my first Lagavulin 16 at the weekend. I was blown away at how good it is. I've tried Laphroaig (10 and Select) and I'd definitely rather spend the extra few pounds and buy the Lagavulin
Now, go and see where it's made, how it's made and why it exists. It's an absolute joy. Thanks for watching and commenting Paul, your whisky journey ahead is going to be amazing.
Sorry - I meant to link to the video I've just released today on that very subject - here it is : th-cam.com/video/KJpEvVvnhuQ/w-d-xo.html
Great video!
Thank you sir!
Where are the corks?
Recently, I broke a cork on an old bottling of Jura Prophecy and didn't have a cork in the drawer to fit. I'm keeping them now, but realise that there might be some theatrical element to me popping them in the video.
Well, I think I noticed on your other "Recycled Reviews" (great hook, by the way) the corks were in the bottles. I am sometimes interested in minutiae.
I would give the Lag 16 a 9 all day even though the price is pretty inflated in 2019 compared to when this video was made.
If you were in Canada you could get 10 cents for each bottle. You should send your empties to Quig.
You seemed to be quite busy Roy’! Ever tried the Lagavulin 12 Cask strength? Cheers Mate,
See the follow up video! th-cam.com/video/A_yHnJCoBFc/w-d-xo.htmlm38s
Hi Roy. I know these are 4 years old or so, but I'm really enjoying the Recycled Reviews, but something you've said raises a question for me. You mentioned the experience of a bottle changing as you get further down. Do you finish a bottle relatively quickly after you open it? I tend to have many bottles (maybe too many) open at one time, so I honestly don't remember in detail what a given whisky was like last time to make that kind of comparison. I wonder if I should limit the bottles I have open and go back to the open ones more often to get that experience?
Lagavulin 16....😍
times 2!
Hey Roy, you goin' live tonight?
Hogibaer sorry Hogi... No live tonight. Will be live next week 21st Dec...!
Even though I am a recent subscriber to your channel, I am still waiting for an empty bottle of... AN IRISH WHISKEY.
So did you like the Botanist Gin or not? :D
KNUR Konesur it was very tasty. 8/10! 🙂
So will you buy it again? :D
BTW. Did you drink the Esker Gin by any chance? ;) (And if yes, could you compare the two?)
I expected the Big Peat to go straight into the bin with a score of 5! That was my opinion of it anyway! Maybe us colonials in Australia are being used as a dumping ground for some bad batches! Lagavulin 16 being a perfect example!
Got me reviewing my Santa list now :)
Who ya buying for? 🤔 Yersel?
Aqvavitae Yesh 😁
BRAVO!
Cheers Mark!
I just cry to myself when I hear the prices. Scotch costs so much more here in America!
Shhh! Glenfarclas is listening!
Great job Roy.
Keep these great reviews coming. 👍🤜
I am big fan of Glenfarclas 15 which has good amount of sherry does 25 have more sherry?
How do they compare against each other?
Thanks Roy
Jez Bhatti thanks! The 25 is noticeably richer than the 15 as you'd expect, it's actually a masterclass in bringing deep, rich, we'll aged sherry style to the masses. Treat yourself Jez.
👌
I can pick up the Blair Athol for 56 euro. Not cheap for a 12 year old. For almost the same price i can pick up the linkwood or mortlach 15 G&M. Doubting if i should by the Blair Athol pure on your review....
apu de geest You shouldn’t, not on my say so. Perhaps if we knew other better, but I’m just one guy. Linkwood and Mortlach are both dear to me and I’m not sure if you refer to the G&M Linkwood 15 or the Flora&Fauna 12, regardless they’re both good but to compare these or G&M Mortlach 15 to Blair Athol 12 wouldn’t be fair to any. Different styles. I go on value, and for me I’m pretty sure I’d pick the Blair Athol every time. I hope you can try a sample or bar pour first. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
You are right about the Aberfeldy. It is a crime that it is bottled at 40%. Have some indies that are non-chill, no color, 18yo, 20yo and 46%. It was an epiphany for me and cost less than the official.
I know it's pitched to someone who already feels 40% is powerful enough, but yeah, it's heartbreaking for us who want to connect with it. Often we get so much more from IBs, there's a middle ground there but not many in the industry are exploring yet.
I must be a contrarian. With just superficial blind knowledge, I would choose an indie over an official any day any time. It is almost the reverse of logic-indies are higher abv, more transparent, usually not chil-fil, no color added and cost less! I guess people hypnotized by branding.
Nice take on reviews :)
Thanks boys - outside in the cold - just like you fellas!
It is refreshing ;)
Amazing review as usual Roy. I think you have surpassed me in bottle flipping skills. Sounds like I need to pick up some Ledaig 10 asap! What do you think about Aberfeldy 21 for $110 USD?
Thanks for stopping by Keith! Ledaig yes, Aberfeldy no. Although it is a good price I feel like I'm getting to know your preferences and even if you find this at 43% export ABV (although it could still be 40%) I'd say spend elsewhere.
K....thanks for the tip:)
Unfortunately that Ledaig is hard to find for less than $60 stateside. Otherwise I'd have at least one in my stash.
Lagavulin is nectar of gods. Criminal that label lacks natural color, NCF, & 46%.
Mark Wilson try the 12yo cask strength, order will be restored to your world. Thank you for watching!
Aqva, would you be will to join Quig and I in a review of the Blackadder Lengendary 200ml I sent him? Just to lend your knowledge.
Sure. Although timings can be tricky with/for Quig - I'll also need to brush up on my Blackadder Legendary knowledge 🧐
On Saturdays or Sundays, what are good times for you? So, as I am wring this it is 1035 am in Minnesota, In Victoria, B.C. it is 0840 am and in Scotland it is 438 pm.. So lets say we do this at noon B.C time. It would be 8 pm in Scotland and 2 pm in Minnesota. Is that reasonable?
I totally get it, but I find it funny that some bottles are absolute crackers, 7 out of 10, and some are meh decent bottle, 8.5 out of 10.
I try, but I fail. As if to draw attention to our weaknesses as judges, there’s a column in the spreadsheet called “changed my mind score” 😁
It’s linked in the video descriptions.
Ledaig is my 10/10, as I just love it. I try to have two bottles on hand, one for drinking, and one in reserve. So if you give it 9/10, we can be friends.
Friends! Deal! thanks Harold