Very glad you guys are doing some re-reviews of some of the basic stuff you normally wouldn’t have time for. As a long time watcher I would also love to see re-reviews of some of the more complex higher end stuff you did in the beginning to see your opinions now that you are more experienced.
When I first tried it I had the same experience as you (Scott) did when you first opened this bottle, the sour malt. I haven’t had it since. I really like the 14 Caribbean, 21 port wood and the 17 Doublewood. I’m going to have to retry this one, maybe it’ll open up after the seal is cracked.
Great idea and video. The doublewood for me was good the first half of the bottle. Then it just kept slipping as the bottle got more and more empty. The Bruichladich classic ten is one that I find to be really excellent, top to bottom. I notice that the doublewood always has plenty of bottles to grab. While the laddie is always sold out at my local stores.
Yup $99 here in the GTA. I picked up a bottle recently to accommodate gf's palette for speyside/non-peated whiskey. Tempered my excitement before tasting due to the price and low abv - but I have enjoyed it immensely. With Glenfarclas (which I cant find anywhere) one of my favourite speysides.
Been quite a while since I had this. Remember it being sweet and having a good variety of flavors especially after some time in the glass. Never made it past this 12 with Balviene as pretty much everything else they have is quite a bit more expensive than other choices. Finally pulled the trigger on the 15 single sherry cask after finding it for a better price and seeing so many people liking it. Waiting on the FedEx truck 😁 Cheers
Balvenie 12 double wood is what I recommend to a first time scotch drinker. Great entry into scotch, unfortunately no longer at an entry level price. Last time I bought a bottle it was around $42. Now I can't find it under $56, that's an easy pass. Love the honey and vanilla with floral overtones and the maltyness. But unless I find it sub $50 forget it. Great review, and I'm gonna keep bugging you guys for a Cask Strength Peated Shootout, Cheers!!!
those are our "challenge coins" we sell on our website and they're numbered. so we call out the numbers so if you order one, you could get one tied to a review (not guaranteed). they work to help capture the nose of the whiskey by concentrating the aromas in the glass.
About 9 years ago I first tried this one and I experienced the similar sour taste Scott mentioned that I didn't enjoy. In fact, I shied away from this one until about a year ago when I tried it again.
Couple years ago I was able to get this one for $29.99 in Benny's. Now $59.99. I'm not buying it. . Can you review 17 years old? I'd like to know your opinion before I spend$149.99 for that bottle.
Last time I had this I bought it for $69 cnd and the Signature for $55 in 2011. I get a older Balbair for $60 more, totally pointless juice to pick up in Ontario for $100
This is good whisky but at this point for me very one dimensional smell/taste-wise. I have a bottle of the 12 and 17yo DW,...I think I actually like the 12 better. Solid 83/100.
The Balvenie is really good, solid scotch, but unfortunately crossing into Macallan and Dalmore territory with prices. Now with tariffs Laphroaig 10 went up to $65 from $40, this is ridiculous and no buy for me. Cheers Dummies!
the double wood was my first ever single malt and still one of my favorites
good call Louie
Very glad you guys are doing some re-reviews of some of the basic stuff you normally wouldn’t have time for. As a long time watcher I would also love to see re-reviews of some of the more complex higher end stuff you did in the beginning to see your opinions now that you are more experienced.
good call on some of the high end reviews!
I remember it being very good some years ago... Cheers!
thAnkS qUig!
The 14 year Carribean Cask is great. I remember trying this double wood at a bar and getting sweet and thin brown sugar all day.
great notes!
When I first tried it I had the same experience as you (Scott) did when you first opened this bottle, the sour malt. I haven’t had it since. I really like the 14 Caribbean, 21 port wood and the 17 Doublewood. I’m going to have to retry this one, maybe it’ll open up after the seal is cracked.
just had a dram last night and it was delicious!
You guys have been flying the flag for a long time. It's really special. Per se, as Bart says.
thanks Walt!
Interesting and very decent scores for where you are at in your whisky journey 🙂
Indeed! thanks SOWLEG
Great series idea! Keep ‘em coming!
Thanks! Will do!
Bunnahabhain 12 and Deanston 12 are usually $10 a bottle less, so you won't catch me recommending Balvenie 12 anytime soon.
those are good ones too!
Absofu**inlutely. I was gifted this for my birthday and even for free I'm not sure. This will probably last for 1 or 2 more birthdays.
Great idea and video. The doublewood for me was good the first half of the bottle. Then it just kept slipping as the bottle got more and more empty. The Bruichladich classic ten is one that I find to be really excellent, top to bottom. I notice that the doublewood always has plenty of bottles to grab. While the laddie is always sold out at my local stores.
interesting on the 12 slipping as the bottle drains. will have to see what happens with this one.
miss you guys!
Hey Brian! Hope all is well in your world!
Great review guys, think I will try this one. The picture is very clear definition, must be a great camera 👍👍🥃🥃
thanks Neil, seems like we get the settings on the camera right about 1 in 5 times
One of my first purchases, but hard to recommend now at a price of $95 Canadian @ 40% abv.
Yup $99 here in the GTA. I picked up a bottle recently to accommodate gf's palette for speyside/non-peated whiskey. Tempered my excitement before tasting due to the price and low abv - but I have enjoyed it immensely. With Glenfarclas (which I cant find anywhere) one of my favourite speysides.
excellent, thanks Darryl
thats high.
Daaaaang! That’s so expensive 🥺
Darryl Calder sane price as here in B.C. it reminds me of the bruichladdich classic laddie which is $30 less.
Been quite a while since I had this. Remember it being sweet and having a good variety of flavors especially after some time in the glass. Never made it past this 12 with Balviene as pretty much everything else they have is quite a bit more expensive than other choices. Finally pulled the trigger on the 15 single sherry cask after finding it for a better price and seeing so many people liking it. Waiting on the FedEx truck 😁 Cheers
the 15 sherry is nice, thanks Donner
Balvenie 12 double wood is what I recommend to a first time scotch drinker. Great entry into scotch, unfortunately no longer at an entry level price. Last time I bought a bottle it was around $42. Now I can't find it under $56, that's an easy pass. Love the honey and vanilla with floral overtones and the maltyness. But unless I find it sub $50 forget it. Great review, and I'm gonna keep bugging you guys for a Cask Strength Peated Shootout, Cheers!!!
yeah this is getting pricey as the Macallan and Dalmore! Peat!
@@ScotchTestDummies Yes PEAT!!! "Return of the Peat" or "Make America Peat-Heads Again", Cheers Dummies!
in new york city, places are selling it for the $75 range. I've moved on to bourbon instead.
Sounds like it would fit my palate perfectly.
thanks Hillbilly
Nice review guys - would be great to compare some whiskies from the current and older bottlings of the same whisky if you've still got some 🤔
Great suggestion! i think all of these so far we've had to buy new bottles because neither one of us has them!
One of my favorites.
thanks God's Remnant!
A great scotch from a town of Timbuktu!
👍
A Great go to Scotch! One of my favorites! I just hope the price stays around $55! Cheers
I hope so too!
One of my favorite Speyside Single Malt, very rich, creamy, sherry/bourbon combo, Sultana. Although, Islay is my go to, got to have the PEAT!
nice notes, love the sherry!
I haven’t had this in a long while. I’d probably still have it if they hadn’t started raising the price early on when I was just getting into whisky.
agree with you on this too, price is getting up there with macallan
Hi y'all! Whiskey noob here. What is the poker chip 641 & 644 you put on your Glencairn? And why?
those are our "challenge coins" we sell on our website and they're numbered. so we call out the numbers so if you order one, you could get one tied to a review (not guaranteed). they work to help capture the nose of the whiskey by concentrating the aromas in the glass.
About 9 years ago I first tried this one and I experienced the similar sour taste Scott mentioned that I didn't enjoy. In fact, I shied away from this one until about a year ago when I tried it again.
nice, thanks Juan!
Great series. I enjoy this, but the price in my market puts it in the "premium" range. Which it isn't for me. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
Fair enough! thanks Neighbour
Thanks. For your consideration, please do the Lagavulin 8, Glenfiddich 14, Aberlour 10, Bowmore 12, if you haven't in a while.
the Glenfiddich 14 we just did a few weeks ago for the first time!
The aberfeldy is tempting also
It is easy to progress to higher ABV's, and different profiles and not go back to where you started. You made me think I kind of do the same thing
thats the point! thanks Hillbilly!
Unbelievable that you actually split that one ounce pour into two glasses.
thats just for the camera 😉
Balvenie doublewood is a gateway drug.
The Peat Week 03 has been my favorite bottle I’ve purchased this year.
that Peat Week is a great one!
definitely
Couple years ago I was able to get this one for $29.99 in Benny's. Now $59.99. I'm not buying it. . Can you review 17 years old? I'd like to know your opinion before I spend$149.99 for that bottle.
thats a bottle we've never picked up either because of the price, maybe we'll have to see if we can get it cheaper.
Last time I had this I bought it for $69 cnd and the Signature for $55 in 2011. I get a older Balbair for $60 more, totally pointless juice to pick up in Ontario for $100
yea thats getting pricey
Haven’t had it since the price went up in my area. Nice but better ones available cheaper. Have you tried the 21? Obviously not entry level but...
have had the 21 and love it. been awhile though and need to try it again.
This is good whisky but at this point for me very one dimensional smell/taste-wise. I have a bottle of the 12 and 17yo DW,...I think I actually like the 12 better. Solid 83/100.
we've never reviewed the 17 DW, we need to
The Balvenie is really good, solid scotch, but unfortunately crossing into Macallan and Dalmore territory with prices. Now with tariffs Laphroaig 10 went up to $65 from $40, this is ridiculous and no buy for me. Cheers Dummies!
prices are getting out of control.
Nice whiskey fine review as always
More to come! thanks Jay!
Not Bal'-venie. It's pronounced Bal-VAY-nee
Ok. Thank you
12 year Dummywood!
dummy wood style!
First scotch I ever bought. I've always hated it!
hopefully it didn't scare you away from scotch!
@@ScotchTestDummies Nah I just had to find the peat aisle.
I wouldn't buy it again.
thanks Dan, , there are a lot of whiskies out there!