I’m a rum drinker and just had Wild Turkey 101 after watching your Bourbon video with an awesome cigar and I can’t tell you I’m now in love with Bourbon! Thank you I’m now on a journey to seek out other bourbons.

You keep reminding us, in your modest ways, that you’re not a whiskey expert/specialist, but your videos are incredibly informative and your whiskey knowledge and insights are commendable. Above all, I really like your comprehensive approach to what’s available on the whiskey scene, and the practical categories in which you present the products.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate that! Thanks for taking this journey with us!

@NothingMaster

2 жыл бұрын

@@slbdrinks You’re most welcome. The least we could do is support you in some small way with your wonderfully informative presentations and hard work.

Great review! We went on a binge yesterday, and one was the Bruichladdich. WOW! Intense and delicious! And I'm one of those peaty people, and it's good to branch out. You rock! 🥃

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend! Really glad you enjoyed it!

That is a fantastic collection!! Well done, Sir!

@slbdrinks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! Appreciate it!

Thanks for doing Scotch!!! Your list is fantastic! Wonderful descriptions . I think both Monkey Shoulder and Naked Grouse are Pure Malts, basically blended malts, so no grain whisky in there. Johnny Walker Green is also a Pure Malt. In Scotland Islay is pronounced I-Luh or Eye-La.

That's a lot of whisk(e)y for a regular guy and five years! Glad you found a fulfilling hobby. I've got my lineup and it's limited to about 10 bottles. Nice post !

@slbdrinks

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with that at all! I kind of went nuts first couple yrs after we built out the bar in the basement LOL. My wife said I was obsessed which was probably true. Nowadays I only have a few each year I look for and maintain my favorites. Thanks for your comment! Much appreciated.

I absolutely love the Classic Laddie and the Highlandpark 12. Thanks for the video!

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Both are outstanding! Thank you!

The smile on your face when pouring the DKA3 said it all....Cheers.🥃

Love that you mentioned the Distiller app! I have been using it since day one and would drive my wife nuts everytime I went in the store. Love the list function as well too help focus when hunting.

Solid list! Love that you have three Islay malts! Slainte y'all! 🥃

@slbdrinks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great advice, I will start to track them down. Great videos, thank you from the UK.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you!

I know these are all about personal taste. You do a great job of covering the spectrum for everyone. I'm a non-peated scotch drinker myself. I'm going to try that classic laddie. Great video.

The Uigeadail costs much more than $30-35, but worth the $80 price. Good choices overall.

@americanmonster8342

29 күн бұрын

Yeah I was like ...I wish 😂 🍻 cheers

So glad to hear Distiller mentioned in this video. Indispensable tool for newbs like me, who need help navigating the scene. Indispensable for intermediates (which I am aspiring to be), to help keep track of tasting notes, wishlist items, tracking bottles on hand. Indispensable for anyone really.

I'm completely new so thank you for enlightening me about the distiller app. As I said I'm a noobie and what amazes me most is how the experts can find so many flavours when they do the nose thing. That said, my son has a bed and breakfast place on the Isle of Skye. He said he did a whisky tasting for some guests and he read up and remembered what was on the label and the guests lapped it up. I'm planning on doing my first distillery tour next week. Great show.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Lol great story! To be honest I can’t pick up everything they do either. I try to get a few solid nose and flavors but I have never been able to pick up more than 2-4. Enjoy your trip! Sounds amazing!

“And whoever is the master blender, this had to be just like a mad scientist that just came out with nothing but beauty in the end.” Best thing I’ve ever heard. They should put that review on the bottle pressed in gold foil. 👌🏻

Thank you for producing this awesome video. I’m somewhat new to scotch whisky as a guy in my late 60’s. They say it’s an acquired taste and I ain’t got time for fooling around! Next, I’m going to try Classic Laddie.

I'm a new whisky drinker and my first experience was with The Sassenach. I absolutely loved it! It is a blended scotch that won several awards in the US, and was created by the actor, Sam Heughan. I'd be interested in what you think, if you ever happen to get your hands on a bottle.

Just tried the Classic Laddie, very impressed! Thank you for the reviews!

@slbdrinks

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Your local prices are fantastic congrats!

New Sub here! I TOTALLY and UTTERLY appreciate the fact you put PRICES in there! It helps make a more informed decision, if you will.... Many great choices in here.... I'm no expert and don't own a bar but I do enjoy meself a dram every. single. day. Glenfiddich 16, JW green label & Laga 16 being my top 3 right now... Keep up the good work mate! Greetings from Baja, Mexico! Cheers!

ALWAYS A GREAT SERIES THANKS SLB!!

Great video. I put scotch drinkers in two categories-peaties or other. Glad you are slowly liking the good stuff! Classic laddie was my first venture of any scotch and still enjoy. Grants is a great cheap mixer. Again, good info. Slainte

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I feel I have so much to learn about scotch but sure enjoying the journey. Really appreciate folks like you who help me along the way!

@balkthor

Жыл бұрын

All depends on the mood! I keep bottles of Bunnahabhain and Oban on my shelf right next to Lagavulin and Ardberg. Slainte!

We share an experience with the Ardbeg, my wife couldn't stand to be in the same room if I was drinking it. I found that Caol Ila made for a mutually acceptable compromise.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly the same lol! I have just recently tried Coal ila and I do find it to be a bit subdued to the heavily peated whiskeys. Excellent compromise!

Your list is spot on.

Man, you seriously have me drooling right now. I’m going to Scotland in July, and my mission is to bring home a SUITCASE full of scotch (as well as schmoozing the wife and her mom to pack a bottle or two in their suitcases lol). I’ve not tinkered with the blends much at all, though I’ve been really wanting to try the Monkey & the Grouse. I’ve been dipping my toes in scotch with some good budget Speyside picks, and now it’s time to start really getting into it. I’ll be bring home at least a couple of Islays, several Highlands, and who knows what else. Hell, I might even pay an overweight luggage fee and just shoot for the moon here. Love your videos!!!

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! I am jealous! Hoping to one day take that same trip! Enjoy and safe travels! Plz let me know how it went when you get back.

I am so glad to see a review of Scotch Whisky! Wish Curt would do more frequent reviews of Scotch, especially, in the 30 to 60$ price range (you know, the range retired people like myself can afford !)

@balkthor

Жыл бұрын

It's hard to find a good scotch for that price range. Generally you'll need to go into blended whisky, rather than single malt. One classic but tried and true is Chivas Regal 12 year. Pretty well-rounded.

Just great stuff Bro! Thanks!

I'm a big scotch drinker have had both Ardbeg and Dalmore but neither are staples in my cabinet. Will have to revisit these two offerings. Right now my impress your guest is a 20 year McCallum. Daily drinker Oban. Love the Balvenie Carribean and their Double Wood. So many options in Scotch with a broad spectrum of flavor profiles.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

So correct as far has options. Seems limitless sometimes. Thanks for your input.

@dong8307

2 жыл бұрын

I’m a big Oban fan as well. Also really like Talisker.

@justme-sd6ye

2 жыл бұрын

Oban 14 is my favorite so far. Still searching Scotland's offerings for something comparable that is less expensive - I have to fit it in the budget. Aberfeldy single malt is pretty good for the price.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Great choices!

@gg70000

2 жыл бұрын

Rock solid choices down the line! FTR: My daily drinker these days is Deanston 12, but, man, the Classic Laddie is a beautiful dram. Bunnahabhain 18 to impress your guests? No brainer. That's a gorgeous juice.

Bunnahabhain is a staple in my whiskey cabinet. Most of my favorite scotches are sherry cask influenced highland single malts. Glenfarclas, Glenallachie, Tamdhu, Glendronach, Aberlour, etc.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! All fantastic choices!

@balkthor

Жыл бұрын

I know it's not a sherry cask but if you like these particular distilleries, check out the Balvenie 14 year caribbean cask. It's rum rather than sherry so it's definitely different, but 3 you've listed are also permanent fixtures on my shelf.

My friday night is Dalmore KA III. Love it. And a great price at the duty free.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! It is delicious!

@christopherpickles7541

2 жыл бұрын

@@slbdrinks Just don't fall off your horse.

Thanks, great episode

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it thank you!

Enjoyed your video. Stumbled onto your channel and subscribed after seeing your rec's. I think we have similar preferences, and I appreciate your humble honesty. Don't see Bunnahabhain mentioned too frequently, but it's one of my favorites. I have the 12, 18 and 25 and love them all for different reasons. The 25Y is hard to drink without having an urge to see if I may have lost my wallet though, so I probably wont' buy it again.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

There has to be whiskeys that cost a bunch but are delicious that are one time purchases. Would love to try the 25 yr, awesome! I have the 12 and 18 yr.

My Friday night pour is Ardbeg 10

@slbdrinks

3 жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome choice and is on my shelf!

@todd0864

2 жыл бұрын

I love that stuff now.

@treytison1444

2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy Ardbeg 5, 10, Uigeadail, and An Oa. Uiegeadail has the most range of flavors though. 5 and 10 are smokier than An Oa but An Oa has a bit more of the salty iodine and almost minty taste with some weird stuff mixed in but it's still good. An Oa to me is more leaning towards the Laphroaig taste.

@phraktl

2 жыл бұрын

Ardbeg 10 is hands down the best dollar-to-quality ratio scotch there is - no matter the region - in my opinion.

@phraktl

2 жыл бұрын

@@treytison1444 the Wee Beastie makes a great smokey cokey. It's $35-ish here in North DFW. Cheap enough that you don't feel bad drinking it with coke on a hot day.

Well done.

Hahaha, my first peated scotch was a Laphroaig 10. I absolutely hated it. Was like drinking a campfire. Bought a Hakushu 12 without realizing it was peated. Years later, I've developed a taste for it. I just opened a Glen Moray peated and love it.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

You and I have a very similar story! I hated my first sip of peated whisky also! Now, I really enjoy a pour!

Glengoyne 12 would be my choice for everyday sipper or Friday night whiskey. It’s simply delicious. Not well known in the states and hard to find, but wow it’s good. $60ish on the price in my area, when found

Great channel and this video’s concept for a top 5. I’ll have to dig out the Bruichladdich Laddie as I don’t know it, and I trust your judgement after watching this. For the record my choices would be: Daily Drinker : Glenmorangie 10 Cheap Mixer: Grants (completely peerless as a cheap blend) Friday Night Dram: Redbreast 12, or if it has to be Scotch Ardberg Uigeadail (but I’d prefer the Redbreast if permitted to bend the rules…) Impress a Guest: Ballantine 17. A trick one here, guests would expect a single malt, so you want to pull something from left-field: this is a stunning expression of the blender’s much underestimated art. Special Occasion: Any Macallan 18 years and up.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know what you think of the laddie. I love the soft barley tones. Excellent list! Redbreast 12, love that choice! So many scotch drinkers poo poo blends but my opinion is if it tastes great why not?! Really curious on your blended choice. I have never had it but sounds delicious!

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know what you think of the laddie. I love the soft barley tones. Excellent list! Redbreast 12, love that choice! So many scotch drinkers poo poo blends but my opinion is if it tastes great why not?! Really curious on your blended choice. I have never had it but sounds delicious!

To explore Scotch whisky is really like going on a journey that never ends. For beginners, the heavy smoky Islay types of whisky like Ardbeg, Laphroaig and Lagavulin may be a bit much but they really grow on you. The special year editions (12 year) old from Lagavulin are fantastic, especially 2017, 2019 and 2020. They do cost quite a lot but they are fantastic. One of the fantastic young malts is the Arran 10 year old. This is a fantastic whisky. A bit more advanced could be the Springbank 15 year old, if you can find it. This is also a fantastic non-peat whisky. If smoke is not your thing, there are an infinite range of possibilities with Scottish malt whisky.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

I think you hit it right on the head! Scotch is like a journey that never ends. So much different than bourbon. Question, I just saw a Soringbank 15 and not overpriced. Worth the purchase?

@txkevin3467

2 жыл бұрын

I have a buddy that gets me Scotch for special occasions but I am an occasional drinker.... so it builds up. He got me one of these "heavy peet" Scotch at the recommendation from someone for a "nice scotch". The Peet was completely overwhelming. It was very interesting to try though so I am glad he got it for me. I did have to pass it to someone who could enjoy it more than i could though.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Yes heavily peated whisky is a love hate thing. You either love it or hate it.

Haven't tried any of the Scotch Whiskeys you have mentioned but I am just getting into Scotch now so there is plenty of time. I have only tried Johnnie Walker atm. Will surely try some others before I am done and hopefully some you mentioned here.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Enjoy!

I find that I prefer the Speyside single malts first, with the Northern Highlands second. Speaking of Highlands, I agree with you about the Dalmores. :-) But none of the Islay varieties that I've tried have agreed with me.

Love your videos man keep it up

Hey old man, although I just turned 60, maybe it's the other way around, I'm the old guy. Just the show I've been looking for, love the learning aspect for sure. I will subscribe and give it a shot, thx.

finally three scotches I have in my collection! Never hit 3 of 5 before!

classic laddie is my favorite daily as well. i used to be a jameson guy till a friend showed me classic laddie and red breast irish whiskey. classic laddie is what got me to go $50 up and since then i have tried highland park 12 and balvenie 14yr. i want to try your #3 and #4.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

The laddie is a great sip for the price!

Not sure a daily drinker does the classic laddie justice. A superb bottle of whisky with a high abv for the price. Just full of flavour. Only tried it due to watching your channel in the first place. So thank you.

@slbdrinks

Жыл бұрын

It is def full of flavor!

Firstly, enjoying your content. Secondly, if you haven't tried it and can even find it these days, Lagavulin 16 is a great impress-your-guests choice.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is! Prince of Islay whisky!

That is a nice bar.

@slbdrinks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

The nicest whiskey I've drank so far in my short drinking life (whisky drinking of around 25ys)im 55yrs old is Slow&Low (Rock&Rye)

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

I need to try that!

Wow, a bottle for 50-60 bucks as a daily drinker! My daily drink is Connemara Peated Single malt like 20-25$ I don't have a cheap mix because I don't take them. Friday night pour I take Ardberg 5 Wee Beastie, I prefer the young Islay's Whiskys. To impress a guest, I will take with no doubt Tomatin Legacy, just 35 bucks and one of the best in the world right now. And last but not least, the bottle that I only open on special occasions, there, I agree with you, Dalmore King Alexander III is liquid gold, there is nothing quite like it and every time you drink it it improves and changes.

Auchentoshan Three Wood is very nice. ( Scotch not from Scotland. Stranahan's Diamond Peak ) Both are moderately priced. Give them a try. Your mileage may vary.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendations! Trent has a Stranahan bottle that I like a lot. I will try to find the Diamond Peak.

I like all your choices, they show a good variety of styles. I would only argue with Dalmore, and I'll tell you why. Ralfy likes to say for a true "craft" presentation, a Single malt should have 3 things. NCF, no added coloring, 46%. Dalmore fails all 3. That being said, I'm sure the whiskey is fine. I also listed some of my options below. Hope you check out Glengoyne if you haven't. I don't actually mix scotch so don't have a cheap mixer. Daily drinker varies, but I am a huge Glengoyne fan and their 12yo is only $40 or so. Old Pulteney 12 would be another good choice. Friday night pour I would go with anything from Clynelish, usually the 14yo, unfortunately, the price went way up with the tariff and hasn't recovered. Impress your guest I would go with Springbank 12 CS. Springbank is a spectacular craft distillery and the 12 CS is a sherry bomb. Special occasion for me would be Glengoyne 21yo. Glengoyne was one of the best values in single malts and I was getting the 21yo for $140. Sadly I see that has changed as well. Cheers

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Really good thought out comment! Ralfy has an immense knowledge of scotch whisky and I completely respect that. Your choices sound fantastic! A few I have had but I really need to get that Springbank 12 cs. Thanks for your input, much appreciated!

Your words are the gold

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so kind!

First time I tried Ardbeg I thought it was finished in 1973 Buick ashtray. Actually enjoy it now.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Lol I was the same way!!

@Crankycurmudgeon1320

2 жыл бұрын

I am still that way. Bought a bottle 15 years ago. Still have it. Pull it out from time to time just to revisit. Nope! LOL.

@phraktl

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahaha! Laphroaig 10 was my gateway drug. Ardbeg was the second Islay scotch I tried. Honestly, it was the look of the packaging and the price point. It did not disappoint. I've been a fan almost 15 years later. I keep it stocked deep.

Great channel.. just picked up the classic vladdie

Ardbeg Rollercoaster was matured in 12 different casks. My favorite of all Ardbegs.

I see someone mentioned Islay is pronounced eye-luh, but hoping to be helpful: It's also Oog-uh-doll for that Ardbeg offering, and Bunna-hah-ven (Some Scots say it as SLB says it here, but the Gaelic bh is a v sound). Thanks for the rec on the Dalmore, btw. Right now my special occasion is a blend called the Sassenach (rec'd on a podcast, and I love it) but the Dalmore sounds right impressive.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the corrections. So many nuances to learn and understand with scotch. Thanks so much for your knowledge!

@lyndowling8179

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Old Pulteney 12 very nice slight saltiness and Arran Robert Burns nice caramel butterscotch . Burns quite reasonably priced.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the recommendations!

Love the Dalmore King Alexander III. Ardbeg is a great choice

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Ardbeg is awesome!

Grouse is the most widely sold Scotch in Scotland. Good stuff.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

It is! I feel it’s very underrated around here.

Thank you for the tip on the Distillers App!

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome! Between the professional review and the average of all the comment reviews it is a very good resource when purchasing bourbon! Heads up, don’t always trust the professional review on its own. I have done that and been disappointed. I gain more from the average Of the other comments. Good luck!

great list

@slbdrinks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Hey Kurt if you don’t have Highland Park in your bar you should pick some up. It would be my Friday night pour hands down.

The original bruichladdich was a loverly 10 year old single malt, the trouble is the classic laddie and those unaged, are course distalates and very disapointing. If you can get it try Penderyn, Welsh whisky, very reasonably priced and a treat.

I had a bottle of King Alexander III. It really is a special dram. I think that it could be even better with a little higher abv. , about 46°.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

I would have to agree with you there. Not cask strength or anything outrageous just a few bumps.

Thanks from a Johnny drinker (Double Black, Green, Gold) looking to expand my palate

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Your more than welcome and happy to have you with us!

My friday pour is Dalmore 12 so tasty !

Really enjoyed your video

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Just found your channel and love it. I like the every-man, no nonsense reviews that you give. I’m new to bourbon but have been collecting for about 6 months now. Your reviews, imo, surpass many of the “professional” tasters. I get the feeling that those guys make up a lot of the bs that they talk about just for clicks.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

I do watch other whiskey videos for education purposes but I agree with you. I am positive these pros have a more sensitive palate than mine but sometimes I have to chuckle with some of their descriptions. Appreciate your kind words!

I drink both scotch and bourbon. I tend to enjoy them both based on mood or to changed things up here and there. I enjoyed this video. The only thing I would have changed up for my particular taste, is maybe have a Glenmorangie the Original as my "daily drinker". And possibly Oban 14 as my "Friday Night drinker". Other than that I would have to agree with much of what you said. I've enjoyed this in a few others of your videos. Thanks.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that. Glenmorangie is an absolute winner. The original was my intro to scotch! Thanks for your input!

@trombonegamer14

2 жыл бұрын

You can't go wrong with Glenmorangie

There are 2 budget scotches that I love as everyday drinkers AND mixers….White Horse and Teacher’s Highland Cream. I know Monkey Shoulder gets a lot of hype…but I think White Horse and Teacher’s Highland Cream (especially White Horse) are both superior and literally half the price. Gotta try them, i promise you’ll be surprised.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Have never heard of White Horse. I did come across the Teachers a few days ago. They only had it in the big bottles or else I would have gotten one.

Shout out to you sir for listing the Bunna 18. Only available for 1-2 weeks a year where I am.

@Oooooo-xi2mx

2 жыл бұрын

And the Oogie is my first whisky love… launched me on a collecting habit that has cost me over five figures so far.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Love that bottle!

Monkey Shoulder was my first scotch I liked it neat, on ice and mixed I’m looking to try the classic laddie next

Talisker 10, Lagavullin 16, Ardbeg 10, Oban 14 and Glenlivet 12. Of course, zillions more :) Most of those are too sweet for my palate, but I do like regular and peated.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

All great choices!

My special occasion is The Dalmore 18. I like Glenlivet 18 too and it’s less than half the price of The Dalmore 18. I also have the Bunnahabhain 18. They are the only ones I drink on a semi-regular basis. I have a friend who likes Laphroaig but it’s not for me. I heard it compared to drinking a burning hospital. Thanks for the reviews! I will have to try some of these.

@buddystewart2020

Жыл бұрын

lol, Laphroaig is an acquired taste, even for Scotch drinkers. I myself like it.

Go to tastings at your good local bottle shop. In my area we have 4 who have tastings monthly or quarterly. Also flights of scotch or bourbon at a good local bar is excellent. I drink sour mash, bourbon and scotch yet some bottles I hate from the same distillery I love it’s not always easy. Best to try before you buy when possible. Some low end bottles are better than higher and some low end is trash but mid range (high end of cheap) can be excellent! You never know.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

I wish we had one of those shops around me. Good for you that you have that availability.

Glengoyne 18 is my Friday night drinker in the winter.

@slbdrinks

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

I agree with Naked Grouse! An Everyday sipper without emptying the bank. You need to have the Balvenie 12yr Doublewood, thats your every other day dram. Slainte!🥃

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! I was able to add the doublewood not that long ago. Excellent!

I think the Laphroaig Cask Strength is still my favorite Scotch whisky...just absolutely will blow your socks off with peat and smoke. Also any of the Springbanks are up there as well, but they are becoming harder and harder to find.

Excellent list! I can’t disagree with anything. Have tried all but the bunnahabhain 18 - and will as soon as I can find one! If you could only have scotch from one distillery, what would it be? Mine would be bruichladdich…love all their non-peated and the port Charlotte and octomores.

@slbdrinks

3 жыл бұрын

Bruichladdich is a phenomenal choice! I have an Octomore, the classic laddie, and a black arts bottle. Soooo gooood! So hard to pick one to be honest but I am a Glenmorangie nut so I guess that is my final answer 😂

I think you should try Loch Lomond 18 y.o. It has excellent balance. And it is quite inexpensive for such an old single malt

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to try it! Unfortunately there is just not a great scotch selection in my area but I will keep an eye out for it!

I'd switch the special occasion Dalmore with an Octomore. I just love Peat

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Octomore is a special bottle for sure! Peat down and dirty!! Good choice

Agree that the Ardbeg Uigeadail is a fantastic peated single malt. However the price quote of $30-35 is way off. Locally here in southeast Florida, the minimum price point for this bottle is $90.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

That was my bad and not caught during editing. I pay 80-90. My apologies.

What a bar!!!

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I am decidedly not a regular Scotch drinker at all, but I’ve come to really appreciate Oban 14.

Haha the look on his face when he poured the Dalmore was great

@saiyansnake

2 жыл бұрын

Lol yeah, and the wife in the background saying "that's right" LMAO!!!

This man's mixer is the price of my sippers

If you can get hold of a copy, read a book called "Raw Spirit (In Search of the Perfect Dram)" written back in 2003 by the late great Iain Banks. He drove and took trains etc. all over Scotland for months, visiting distilleries, finding their history and speaking to the people in them, and of course tasting all their whisky!! Great little book, and funny as hell! Of course when all his friends heard about what his project was, they couldn't volunteer fast enough - "You'll definitely need a hand with this!"- almost every chapter starts like that! The book is a real education on Scotch Single Malt, the culture behind it and how it's made, and where it's made. Iain Banks' choice? Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21 year old, but many others could have been there - Glenmorangie, Talisker, Macallan, Highland Park, Springbank, without even mentioning the Islay malts. The variety is huge!

@allansbullet

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite? Glenmorangie of any age!

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

That really sounds like an awesome read! I would love to visit some distilleries in Ireland at some point in my life. You absolutely can’t go wrong with Glenmorangie!

Excellent I’ll. E following you👍

😆😆that's a hell if a basement you got there bud!!

My first taste of peated reminded me of calamine lotion....became a fan after a couple more glasses.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Peated whiskey took me some time to appreciate also. Love a single pour every so often now.

@josephbruce3643

2 жыл бұрын

Yea, it's an "every now and again" pour me now.

@robertmonahan6230

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah usually the second dram goes a lot easiest for me too.

May I suggest Kavlan Solist series, especially the Vinho Barrique and Fino Sherry Cask. Both are cask strength beauties. Many other selections in the series. I won't put in the adjectives but will trust you will find the "wow!" in there.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

I have yet to try the soloist series. Thank you for the recommendations!

I'm new to your channel and I am enjoying it very much. I appreciate that your not a "whiskey snob" and quite humble. Your background music makes me want to grab a fine cigar and a Glenfiddich. Cheers 🍸 Edit: Question, I have a house warming party to attend for a friend , yours thoughts on a sub $100 scotch?

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

I am currently enamored with the Glenallachie 12 yr. For 60 bucks or so it is beautiful!

Nice lineup and review! I love the distiller app as well. Very helpful It’s pronounced Eye-luh not Is-lay or eye-lay. Love that most of your selections are from there tho! That’s about 70-80% of my scotch collection. Where are you getting Uige for $30-35?!? That’s closer to $70 near me. I’d buy the shelf if you see that again!

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Ya those were the 2 mistakes made on this video. I knew Eye-lug but came out Islay. Uigeadail is 70 all day here as well. My bad but sure appreciate your input! I have alway said I can use all the help I can get!

@jcuencs117aolcom

2 жыл бұрын

I was going to ask where you were located that you can get the Uigeadail for $30-35! I’m in NY and you’re lucky to find one for $70 usually goes for $80-$100. I was ready to do a road trip to your area and stock up lol. Thanks for the update and video

@AlexMielnik

Жыл бұрын

About $90.00 here in Oregon...thanks for the clarification.

I used to drink Single Malt daily, and then I remembered when I enjoyed blended scotch or even Canadian whiskey. So, I went back and realized I still enjoy them, and they were a lot less expensive. Now I open up a single malt for a special occasions (Christmas, birthday or just with a good cigar). The Dalmore 12 (circa $50 back then) was my first love, and my biggest disappointment was the Dalmore Cigar Malt (circa $220). My weddings and new grandchildren scotch is JW Blue (circa $220). It is not a single malt, but it is quite special. My fun scotch is Shackleton, (named for the explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton), nicely blended with a hint of peat.

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Really nice picks! JW blue is special for sure! Never had Shackleton so will need to keep my eye out for that. Thanks for your input!

@jcarry5214

2 жыл бұрын

@@slbdrinks I can second the Shackleton. I have a friend who actually visited Shackelton's hut and saw the bottles that were very closely replicated for the blend. Then his brother got it for him as a gift years later. It's not a mind-blowing scotch but combined with the story it's very good. It's a window into what a scotch blend was before it became a cocktail mixer after the 20's.

You should try the glenmorangie 18 yr very rare cask if you haven't. Best Scotch I've ever had. Nothing has compared to it since.

good shot of 101 3 bitters 1 orange and topped with solo grows on ya

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

Sure does!

very nice info , started getting serious about 5 years ago.. how do you feel about talisker 18 or the 11 year special edition?

Great video. Enjoy your take, not a pompous ass like some. I’m a regular guy and prefer to hear from same. Keep it up!

@slbdrinks

2 жыл бұрын

That is absolutely me. I will admit when wrong and give honest opinions. Love this group, learning a lot from everyone!

Naked Grouse has been rebranded as Naked Malts. I guess they wanted to disassociate with the grouse brand. Same exact blend and just as yummy.