1:08 Glendronach (18), 1:40 (21) 2:27 Elijah Craig (Barrel Proof) 3:40 Redbreast (21) 5:24 Compass Box (Hedonism) 6:38 Buffalo Trace (George T. Stagg) 7:41 Tomatin 9:10 Ardbeg (Dark Cove), 10:29 Argbeg (10) 10:55 Bunnahabhain (18) 12:26 Ironroot Icarus 14:09 Macallan (Edition), 14:40 (12)

@WisdxmBills

4 жыл бұрын

This is what I call a life saver. Thank you!

@havocsreign8710

4 жыл бұрын

buffalo trace is the name im almost sure but thanks for the time stamps buddy much appreciated

@HsingG32

4 жыл бұрын

@@havocsreign8710 edited for future drinkers, thanks! XD

@HmongBeinReal

3 жыл бұрын

Time stamps - you’re appreciated.

@bigdaddynasty69

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Love this list Scotty. Well done. Agree with everything you picked. Awesome.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

just not any of that top shelf stuff of yours!

@WhiskyInThe6

4 жыл бұрын

Scotch Test Dummies lol ya right look at those shelves you have.

This was awesome Scott. I recognize some of these but I'm still a rookie when it comes to scotch. Great job!! Cheers

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Dan.

Great list, and great shelf you have. Glendronach and Macallan are my go to for sure. Thanks for sharing!!!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Uncorked!

Great list and comments! I love that you chose to represent a variety of regions and styles.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Alan!

Great list, Scott! A nice range of important whiskies to try. Awesome descriptions and substitute bottles too. Cheers brother

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Richie!

What a fantastic list. Many of those I have tried. Thank you for sharing Scott.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Paul!

We both have ECBP on our list! I didn't put an Irish Whiskey on my list as I need to explore the category more, but I am planning a trip to Ireland. Your Tomatin PX fits into my #1 which is to try a Scotch IN SCOTLAND. Although I mentioned the Dark Cove CR specifically, it was just the Committee Release as a category that I had on my list. I think it is great that you are also suggesting alternatives "If you cant find THIS.... buy THAT" as well.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Erik! Your list was great! Love a scotch in Scotland!

Great picks Scotty and all excellent suggestions for people looking to broaden their depth of whisk(e)y. Can’t go wrong with any of those. Old bottling of the Bunna 18 too!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Jason!

Superb list, Scott! Have tried and loved a few, and others I will add to my list thanks to your suggestions. The only tough ones to get over here are things like G.T.Stagg and Ironroot. Have the Glendronach 18 in my small collection, and recently tried the Bunnahabhain 18 - the 12 is one of my faves and a collection staple - but the 18, oh my! :) Slainte!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

well said James!

Great list Scott. The Glendronach 18 and Elijah Craig BP are my favorites of those styles.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Mick!

Love the list. I have/had 6 of your 10, so I’ll be keeping a lookout for the other 4. I like the idea of trying the harder-to-find whiskies at a good bar. 👍🏼🥃

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Leo!

Great list! Thanks for the recommendations! Cheers 🥃

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Bourbon Buddies!

Some great choices there - and others I've added to the list to try! 😁👍

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Geek!

Great lineup, Scott. I should be grateful for Ironroot Harbinger being available in town, but this video has left me wanting MOAR!!!!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

awesome! thanks kerino1!

Great review and list. A couple to add to the every growing list of bottles to pick up .

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

always happens!

Very well presented👍🏻 Great list

Happy to say I've had quite a few mentioned.... That Tomatin looks amazing.

Great list Scott. I agree you should definitely try all of them that you listed.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt, looking forward to your list!

Awesome list! I’ve had the Elijah Craig and Ardbeg (10). Excited to find and try the others!!! I’m in Germany and hope to make my way to Scotland and Ireland soon...!!!

@ScotchTestDummies

3 жыл бұрын

awesome, thanks Mark!

Great list, Scott! Hard to argue against any of these whiskies. Cheers!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Ebbhead!

“And it’s delicious” 😂 you said this so much but I literally think the same exact thing about my whiskeys!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

its the best descriptor!

Excellent list of top 10 Whys. Well done. Richard :)

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Ray!

Very informative. Must try. Thank you!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thank you Gearoid!

Was able visit Glendronach and Macallan this summer. Have been able to try all but the Hedonism, Geo. T. Stagg, & Ironroot. Have to track these down. Might have to watch for Mac Ed. 5. Thanks

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Hoyet, anxiously awaiting Edition 5 here!

That was great Scott!!!!, Thank you very much

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thank you Luis!

Great list scott , i would put the lagavulin 16 ( my fav.) in the list also . Love watching your video's.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Toon, thats a good choice too!

Thank you Scott, for giving options!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Krishna!

Great advice, great video. Thanks

@ScotchTestDummies

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom

Great list Scott. I'm with you on the Bunnahabhain. Oddly enough, I think I like the 12 more than the 18. If I could add one to your list, I would recommend Caol Ila 15 or 17 unpeated. I remember being so blown away by them. To me, they were really something special. Give them a try if you haven't already.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

the Caol Ila 12 was our first review! We di have one of the 17 year unpeated once, but just a sample.

Love your list Scott, phenomenal whiskies! Broad spectrum too.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Daniel!

Love Redbreast, especially the lustau expression.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

they do some wonderful stuff!

Oh wow!! wonderful selection!!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks jcarlosvch!

Fantastic work, Scott! And thanks for getting me on the Macallan editions. I finally got a bottle of No. 4, and I should've bought two!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

haha nice Robert, thank you!

@Chris-de2qc

4 жыл бұрын

Classic Cut is similar but more spicy.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

and delicious!

Great list. Great video as always.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks antroque35!

EXCELLENT Review. 10 favorites & Options.JICase!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks glock & mossberg (love the name!)

Interesting choices. Thanks for sharing.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thank you Whisky Shared!

Cracking list, have to agree with you on most of your list. Definitely keen to try some of the Bourbon that you mention too! I went to Bunnahabhain at the beginning of this year and was one of the most incredible experiences of my life, amazing how the taste of their whisky mirrors the atmosphere of the distillery!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

Bunnahabhain was amazing! and the whiskey is too! thanks tonytenpound!

i love how all of his bottles are half empty

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

or half full! thanks Juan.

Great video sir! Added some to my wishlist!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

very nice, thanks Charles G.!

Thanks Scott, nice list. Totally agree with you on Bunna 12. Its probably my 2nd favorite scotch. I'm VERY curious on your thoughts comparing Bunna 18 and Tomatin 18? I have Tomatin 12 and its nice, (kind of like if you mixed some craigellachie 13, speyburn 10 and glenfarclas 12 together) but nothing close to Bunna 12.

@ScotchTestDummies

2 жыл бұрын

yea the Bunnahabhain is a totally different profile. Islay unpeated vs. highland fruity/malty

Nice list of great drams for your top ten Scott! Just have to find some Tomatin, Compass Box, and Ironroot and I'll be set. Cheers!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

nice thanks Mose!

Great list. Need to find Ironroot. Will be hard to do here but port and peat - yum!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

definitely on Ironroot!

Super solid list, Scott!! I need to try some Texas bourbon. Looking forward to Bart's list as well!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks again!

@veronica-3081

3 жыл бұрын

What a great list! Q.: Do you ever drink Sherry on its own?

One month (end okt 19) and i visit tomatin (among others) thanks to your advise on this px bottle we go there. Hope i find a great px finsh ;) How is the tour?

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

we got a behind the scenes tour when we were there, but the distillery is nice! Last I heard this cask of PX is gone, but they should have a new one ready, hopefully just as good!

@whiskyweekenddram

4 жыл бұрын

@@ScotchTestDummies According to whiskybase its also a 90+ whisky!

I got that same PX-Tomatin about a month later than you. My bottle number is 100 higher, so I reckon it will be long gone if you visit now. Really fantastic stuff and in my opinion quite fairly priced for a distillery exclusive (95 pounds iirc). I also warmly agree with your Glendronach and Bunnahabhain recommendations. The Bunna 18 is getting really pricey now though, but the 12 is still fantastic value. Have you tried getting Bourbon drinkers into Scotch with Bunna?

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks everest314, have not used Bunna for new drinkers. Could be a good one for that.

Great selection!

@ScotchTestDummies

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Love that Allardice! NIce one Scott!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Travis!

Great informational video Scott! You're making me drool! Lol

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Loren!

@lorenwegele4250

4 жыл бұрын

@@ScotchTestDummies I forwarded the video to a couple of my nephews too! Yes, they're of age! 😁

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Scott - As someone who loves and prefers dark, deep fruit profiles in his scotch whisky can you suggest an entry level peat to start getting into it? Something that perhaps has a lower PPM and/or a wine finish that isn’t dominated by the peat?

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

Highland Park 12 is probably one of the best low peats.

I think this is your best review - just what it is and why you like it. Another thing I’d like to see you do is “Buy It Now” when you see something special that looks like it’s going away. Great review! Thanks Scott.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the awesome comment! Scott

Really enjoyed this list.

@ScotchTestDummies

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

Thanks Scott, This definitely gave me some whiskies to try if only at a bar!! SLÁINTE Mike

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

absolutely, thanks Mike.

Great list!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Rabbit in Red!

Great list! Gonna try to source one of those Tomatin distillery exclusives. I've seen a few at auction

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeremy!

Liked, subscribed, and looking at the bottles on your shelves like a dog looking at a chicken dinner 🥃👍🤤

@ScotchTestDummies

3 жыл бұрын

BOOM!...or Woof!!!

No need to argue with your choices. Who am I kidding, I love to argue! Nice job Scott...😎

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

haha thanks Chad!

Kudos to you good sir. Great info also.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks SideShow Bob!

Scott! Congratulations on getting your hands on the RB 21yo.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Andrew!

Is that a Crowded Barrel Whiskey magnet on the shelf next to Four Roses bourbon? :)))

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

yes it is!

One thing I've noticed about whiskeys. After having first taste you may be put off or not understand to appreciate the complexity of each finish. But another try then all flavors comes together nicely. Don't write off first try, give it another go you'll be surprised how that second taste is different. Thank you so much for this excellent review.

@ScotchTestDummies

3 жыл бұрын

absolutely correct on the first sip. I always use it to wet the palate and get it situated for whats coming! thanks John!

I love that you are loving the Bunna 18.....I told you🙂

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

and the 12!

Love it!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Don!

Nice list there, Scott!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Aimee!

This man is the Dr Strange of whiskies. He's read all the books and drunk all the magic. I love it.

@ScotchTestDummies

2 жыл бұрын

haha thanks Jamaal!

You are speaking my language Scott. Great list.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Go Habs!

Great list. Thanks for sharing your insights, I know you speak from a deep experience! Cheers.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Neighbour!

Nice choices! - Patrick

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Two Siblings Patrick!

I would KILL to get the Dark Cove but never had any luck finding it yet. Tried it at a bar and instantly fell in love with it.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

my bottle is still sealed, awaiting the right moment to open it. I have seen it at a couple of online UK sites for $500 and considered ordering another.

@johngilbert5981

4 жыл бұрын

I still see people post finding it in the wild for under 150....ugh. not near me

@Twest91x

4 жыл бұрын

@@ScotchTestDummies It's buy on site for me that's for sure. I'd pay the extra too

@mark5ization

4 жыл бұрын

@@johngilbert5981 I had a "sad-but-funny-in-a-way" experience the year Dark Cove came out: it was instantly on my radar, and I found a store in the next state over that had a few bottles in stock -- or so I thought. I called and asked them to save me a bottle, then drove over two hours to pick it up. When I got there the guy told me someone else with my first name had come in earlier and bought it. "Upon closer examination" (i.e., a search of their computerized inventory), turns out he actually got the regular release, not the Committee bottling, which they didn't even have in stock! Well, let's just say I wasn't the happiest of campers when I left :-(

I gave watched 4 of these Ten Before You Die, this is the first to have an Irish!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! thanks Uisce beatha!

I finally tried a bottle of Ardbeg 10 the other day. I’m new to scotch but I really liked it. People tell me Corryvreckan is the jam. I’m open to trying any of these under $129....

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

Uigedail is a good one from Ardbeg too.

@archstanton6102

4 жыл бұрын

Uigeadail was my introduction to Ardberg. It was amazing. Then tried the 10 and was disappointed. Especially compared to Laphroaig 10. Looking forward to the Coryvreckan

@dccoletrain

4 жыл бұрын

Just got a bottle of Uigeadail. My favorite Islay scotch so far. If you add water the smoke gets a little muted & brings out the sweetness. Probably little chance of getting a Dark Cove so hopefully they bring out something else on its level soon.

I have a Bunnahabhain right now. Very nice. I think I prefer Talisker over Ardbeg, but haven’t tried Dark Cove. Everyone should try Tasmanian (Australia) whiskeys Lark and Helliers. Helliers port cask are pretty nice.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

we have had one of the Sullivans Cove, very good as well.

Scott Im a bourbon guy and Elijah Craig BP and Ironroot are alright with me. I would add Balcones as an honorable mention!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

absolutely! thanks Guy!

Nice diversity in your selections...I would add Yamazaki 18 to your list. Also A Springbank, just because it is so representative of the genre

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

I would agree on the yamazaki but not the Springbank. Springbank is good for me, but i just can't get into it like a lot of others.

@everwind5691

4 жыл бұрын

@@ScotchTestDummies I don't disagree that Springbank is not for everyone, but it is such an iconic malt that really represents what a traditional scotch is and it is amazingly complex. As such, I think everyone should "try before they die" because it is so iconic. I imagine Springbank is about as close as you can get to what a scotch tasted like in its infancy as a spirit. It is amazing that they still do everything, including the bottling. truly "old school". The local barley expressions are just incredible, and hard to beat the 12 Cask Strength. Even the 10 is pretty amazing.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

good point!

Do you recommend ardbeg drum commitee release over ardbeg ten?

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

it is different than the 10, but I would say yes. Scott

I just sat down with my very 1st dram of Ardbeg 10 and put this on, can understand why its on the list. Jeez its very very tasty stuff 👍🥃

@ScotchTestDummies

3 жыл бұрын

It's so good! thanks Tonio!

In addition from my list Weller 12, pappy 12 or 21, angel envy rye rum cask finished, Blanton’s, blood oath, rebel yell single barrel, EH Taylor single barrels, EH four grain, crown royal cask 16, Collingwood rye 21, master keep decades

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

some good ones in there!

Great list

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Igor!

Well said

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Werner!

Interesting list, Scott! I'm surprised there's nothing Canadian in your video :)

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

almost Quig, almost...

Wow we both have same list . Great list

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

excellent!

Congratulations for crossing 100K views.. probably this one is the highest from your channel right.? Excellent collection

@ScotchTestDummies

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is the highest, thanks Muralee!

I was expecting you to go for the Ugedail as the alternate to the Dark Cove... but the Ten still works.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

that would have been a good one too Brad!

@johngilbert5981

4 жыл бұрын

I love my dark cove and feel the oogie is about 80% of taste and experience of dark cove. If I dont have the dark cove side by side oogie is fantastic...but damn I hope they bring back the cove...esp since laphroaig has lore

Scott........Where can I buy REDBREAST 21 in Europe for a good price that ships to the USA?

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

go too whiskysite.nl they're currently out but it comes in every once in awhile. I last ordered two bottles and with shipping the total was $320.

@gman5986

4 жыл бұрын

@@ScotchTestDummies Ahhh....Yes. That's my fav go to seller and where I purchased my Glendronach 18 and 21 when it was on sale. I got that tip from you many months ago. Thank you Scott!

@keithpetersen560

4 жыл бұрын

Total WIne in the USA sells it for about $233 and you also get the nice box.

@gman5986

4 жыл бұрын

@@keithpetersen560 Wow!.........To expensive for my wallet!

Intersting. I think American and Asian palates differ from British because my American friends tend to have similar tastes to you, but my British friends only like some of these and think others are inferrior. I guess it just goes to show that what one likes in a whisky is a very personal thing - and maybe genetic. I have tried most on your list. My pick is the GlenDronach. Slainte!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

very true Doctor G. I also think its market based, as in the States don't get all the bottling available in the UK.

Hahahaha you might have a better bar then some top 10 whisky bars in the U.S. Holy sh$&!🙂.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

haha that would be nice! thanks Keith!

What is your opinion of the lagavulin 16

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

Love it!

If you don't know what bourbon is.......well its heaven on earth. You don't need to spend a bunch of money on ECBP or camp out in front of stores either. You can get wild turkey rare breed for 45$ basically anywhere, old forester 1920 for like 55$, plus many other cask strength or single barrel bourbons that are amazing for under 50$. Personally, I think wild turkey 101 for 24$ a bottle is the best bourbon for the money, period.

@ScotchTestDummies

3 жыл бұрын

i'd even throw Makers Mark and Elijah Craig Small batch into the argument. Both good whiskies, available in any store, and around $25!

Scott, I got the impression you didn't really care for the Bunnahabhain 12 when you reviewed it a while back... i guess it has grown on you since (putting it next to your favorite 12yo Macallan). I'm right with you though. Great list, I gotta try some of those.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

I remember that I didn't really care for the Bunna 12 the first time I had it. Absolutely love it now!

Thanks, definitely try in Pune, India if available ????

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Chandrashekhar!

Im pretty new to whiskeys what does cask strength mean ??

@bushcrfter7917

4 жыл бұрын

@Timothy Archer thanks does it mean you should add a little water to it ?

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

If you're new to whiskey than you'll probably want to add a little water. The flavors will be more concentrated since its not diluted. Always try it neat first and then add water a little at a time until it gets to where your palate likes it!

Need to get some of that Texas Whiskey in my live

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

definitely!

Why do you recommend the ardbeg ten year over ardbeg uigidal?

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

Uigea would be a good option too, the 10 is just available everywhere and reasonably priced.

Awesome picks. Where to start? 🤩

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

start with number 10

Stumbled back to this legendary video. Wheres Springbank on the list???

@ScotchTestDummies

3 жыл бұрын

Springbank does not make my list (yet)

First woman!

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

Boom!

@luciferangel1354

2 жыл бұрын

i love you so much woman

I love Royalstag, hibiki, yamazaki, blenders pride, signature,

@ScotchTestDummies

3 жыл бұрын

Great lov

If you pick up an 18 Year old Allardice (2019) you will find this could contain up to 24 year old Glendronach (due to no distillate being made between 96 and 02). Thankfully this is my local distillery, just 6 miles over the hill, made sure to pick up a few bottles.

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

very nice! i'd be at the distillery every weekend!

@VanIsleNuckFan

4 жыл бұрын

Shhhuuuttup..

@duncs3850

2 жыл бұрын

I think the Allardice is better than the Parliament (21)

Do bourbon makers tell if the corn is gmo ?

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

usually. there are some.

Love this guy top 10 bottles but add its brother sisters & cousins about 30 bottles

@ScotchTestDummies

4 жыл бұрын

and my wife says i can't make up my mind!