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@MonsieurMosca 3 күн бұрын
✌🏼 my friend 🥃
@MonsieurMosca 3 күн бұрын
Love the Supercut of the nose descriptions
@thewhiskyzone 3 күн бұрын
@MonsieurMosca Cheers, Aldo! Thanks for taking a 5 minute break from the heavy workload! Hope everything's going good. 🥃
@Plotinus75 3 күн бұрын
I just bought this from K&L. Looking forward to trying it.
@thewhiskyzone 3 күн бұрын
@Plotinus75 That's where I got mine, too, David! Good value. I hope you enjoy it. Slàinte! 🥃
@raghavramon2051 27 күн бұрын
This is one the best JW along with Island Green.
@thewhiskyzone 27 күн бұрын
@raghavramon2051 Thanks for pointing out the Island Green, Raghav. To be honest, I hadn't heard of it before but after doing a little research it sounds very tasty with similar notes to the Islay Origin. I'll be sure to keep an eye out for it. Thanks! 🥃
@Bowman1999 28 күн бұрын
Thanks for reviewing this Whisky, I'm rooting for Lochlea as well. I did like the Sowing Edition First Crop though.
@thewhiskyzone 28 күн бұрын
@bowman1999 Thanks, Rob! And I know you're not alone, quite a few people enjoyed the Sowing Edition First Crop. But this was still a nice rebound for me. 🥃
@John-iq4cj Ай бұрын
Good review! I’ve been quite impressed with the Woodrow’s of Edinburgh bottlings so far. Have you tried their Caol Ila 8 year old finished in Cream Sherry Quarter casks? Also a good one.
@thewhiskyzone Ай бұрын
@John-iq4cj Thanks! And, no, I haven't had their Caol Ila releases yet but I agree that they're doing a great job with what they've put out so far. Thanks for the heads up. 🥃
@singlecasknation Ай бұрын
Many thanks for your kind words, that generous score, and your good suggestion on mentioning the non-chill filtration & no color added detail on our labels. All of our newer retail bottlings (in the newer-than-this-bottling livery) highlight that detail, which is good news. Cheers to you!
@thewhiskyzone Ай бұрын
@singlecasknation It's easy to deliver kind words when you keep producing amazing whiskies! Thanks for your equally kind response. 🥃
@moelassus Ай бұрын
I need to keep my eyes open for this. We tend to get quite a few of their bottlings around here.
@thewhiskyzone Ай бұрын
@moelassus It's a good one, Mike. I hope you find it. 🥃
@nicbishopNZ Ай бұрын
My bottle is not lasting very long at all
@thewhiskyzone Ай бұрын
I can see how that could easily happen, Nic! 🥃
@christinecamley 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful scotch! Love this one!
@thewhiskyzone 2 ай бұрын
@christinecamley You have excellent taste! 😁 🥃
@christinecamley 2 ай бұрын
@@thewhiskyzone You are so kind! Thank you for such a lovely reply! Have a great day! Cheers! 🙂
@christinecamley 2 ай бұрын
This was my gateway scotch into finding a huge love for excellent scotch! I loved it from the first dram! I am a huge peat head and I love all peated scotch whiskies but this remains a massive favourite! I would of course prefer no chill filtering and colour added but I admit I love this beauty anyway and it's a constant on my bar - and my husband's!! Terrific video!!
@thewhiskyzone 2 ай бұрын
@christinecamley Thanks so much, Christine! And, I agree, it was a gateway whisky for me, too. It's nice to have those connections available that we can go back to easily. 🥃
@christinecamley 2 ай бұрын
Yes!👍
@Bowman1999 2 ай бұрын
Interesting review, never be afraid to swim upstream against the current. Cheers!
@thewhiskyzone 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for that, Rob! I guess swimming upstream every now and then is good for the whisky soul. 🥃
@c.browne999 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great review! ❤️🏴🥃😉
@thewhiskyzone 2 ай бұрын
My pleasure, Chris! 😁 Thanks so much for the support! 🥃
@DonnerPassWhisky 2 ай бұрын
Got a couple of bottles of this and the 10 when it was on sale at K&L a while back. Made a 50/50 blend of the two in a 4oz sample bottle. After a couple of weeks, they married together pretty well and is better than either one. Cheers
@thewhiskyzone 2 ай бұрын
Yes, I got mine during that same sale, Tim. And thanks for the marrying suggestion...maybe that'll help! 😁 🥃
@ganesankpillay3768 3 ай бұрын
Like your style !
@thewhiskyzone 3 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@TheReal_DeanD 3 ай бұрын
Well now I’m happy I got a bottling of this from 2022 for $105. The new hedonism is $134
@thewhiskyzone 3 ай бұрын
@TheReal_DeanD Good acquisition, for sure. The new Hedonism is delicious (I tried some over the weekend) but now that the casks are harder to come by, they've moved it from a core product to a limited annual release. And increased the price. Enjoy the one you've got! 🥃
@squibpasqo 3 ай бұрын
Such a wonderful dram. A shame that the price is fast blowing out of my range.
@thewhiskyzone 3 ай бұрын
@squibpasqo Yes, I have to agree, the price might make me pause in replacing this one when it's gone.
@DonnerPassWhisky 3 ай бұрын
Got the 18 as a Christmas present to myself in November. It was part of a UK order as the 18 was less than what the 15 costs here in the US. Very nice. Cheers
@thewhiskyzone 3 ай бұрын
Haven't had the pleasure of trying the 18 yet, Tim, but I'm sure it tastes even better when you get it as a bargain! Thanks for the insight. 🥃
@Oblander 3 ай бұрын
What glass are you using? Looks gorgeous
@thewhiskyzone 3 ай бұрын
@Oblander It's a good whisky tasting glass, made by a company called Wonders of Whisky. wonderswhisky.com/products/the-professional?variant=40229829509198 🥃
@Bowman1999 3 ай бұрын
Great review. I have this bottle and I’ve been lucky to try ‘21& ‘22 as well. Bunnahabhain just knows how to make great whisky. Cheers!
@thewhiskyzone 3 ай бұрын
@Bowman1999 Thanks, Rob! Glad to hear the '21 and '22 were equally tasty. 🥃
@betrustedandhonest7462 3 ай бұрын
Nowhere to be found in Toronto 😢
@thewhiskyzone 3 ай бұрын
@ifyouwanttobetrustedthenbe7462 I'm so sorry to hear that (although it's a complaint I often hear from my Canadian whisky family...). Fingers crossed that it shows up in stores or at least a nearby pub! 🥃
@TheReal_DeanD 4 ай бұрын
$175 before tax in my area. Gonna flip a coin when I get to the store.
@thewhiskyzone 4 ай бұрын
@TheReal_DeanD It is absolutely a pricy decision. (here's hoping the coin lands the way you want it to!😁) Cheers! 🥃
@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly 4 ай бұрын
Great review... The best budget dram in my opinion... Canned tuna? Lmao huh? I get Apple, Vanilla, Smoke, Maltiness.
@thewhiskyzone 4 ай бұрын
@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. And I think you're right about the value here. Cheers! 🥃
@moelassus 4 ай бұрын
You lucky bugger! Thanks for the walk through of this special whisky. It's pretty widely available just not very accessible. LOL
@thewhiskyzone 4 ай бұрын
@moelassus I hear you, Mike! It looks nice on the store shelves...😁
@c.browne999 4 ай бұрын
Great review! I’ll be looking for this one! 🏴🥃😉
@thewhiskyzone 4 ай бұрын
@c.browne999 Thank you, Chris I appreciate the support! And I hope you get to enjoy it soon. 🥃
@chriswicecarver3715 4 ай бұрын
8 finger pour? I missed when you started....haven't watched review #1. Is it 8 out of 10, 8 out of 100, 8 out of 8....no context to know what 8 means.
@thewhiskyzone 4 ай бұрын
@chriswicecarver3715 Sorry if that explanation didn't come through as clearly as I'd like, Chris, but thanks for asking about it. It is 8 out of 10. The breakdown and explanation of the rating scale is detailed on www.thewhiskyzone.com/ratings-reviews
@MaltMariners-WhiskyRoads 4 ай бұрын
Nice video Rick 🤙🏼
@thewhiskyzone 4 ай бұрын
Appreciate that, Leon. Thanks! 🥃
@whiskyinsv 4 ай бұрын
Great review Rick 🥃 I also got peat on this one.
@thewhiskyzone 4 ай бұрын
@whiskyinsv Thanks so much, Sam. I appreciate that. (and also knowing I'm not alone in discovering that peat!)
@TJO1913 4 ай бұрын
Rick, when Wally reviewed this on Dramface and mentioned the price that gave me pause. I poked around online and found a US retailer offering it at under $160.00. The fact that we can get it at 750 ml was an added bonus. Thanks for the review.
@thewhiskyzone 4 ай бұрын
@TJO1913 Glad you were able to find a better price than I did, Tom! And you're right, getting a 750 ml bottle is now a treat!
@DonnerPassWhisky 4 ай бұрын
This is a beauty, loving mine. Cheers
@thewhiskyzone 4 ай бұрын
@DonnerPassWhisky That's great to hear, Tim! Slàinte! 🥃
@nicbishopNZ 4 ай бұрын
was waiting for this review!
@thewhiskyzone 4 ай бұрын
@nicbishop1109 I hope it was worth the wait, Nic! 🤣 🥃
@andrewlordon8734 13 күн бұрын
Ah haha, ffs.....No
@moelassus 4 ай бұрын
I totally agree with your assessment, Rick. I managed to get my hands on this locally before disappeared from the shelves. It's a great value dram. I'll be keeping my eyes open for a replacement. Cheers!
@thewhiskyzone 4 ай бұрын
Thanks, Mike! Hope you get lucky with the hunt because, I agree, it's a great value dram! 🥃
@squibpasqo 5 ай бұрын
I've heard excellent things about their cask strength Dru offering as well - any chance that's made it to your shelf yet?
@thewhiskyzone 4 ай бұрын
@squibpasqo I've also heard good things about the Dru but it's a bit harder to acquire in my area. I appreciate the question, though...it reminds me to keep an eye out! 😁 🥃
@IainBruce83 5 ай бұрын
Great job highlighting the lipids, something I’m sure has led to good whisky being disposed of.
@thewhiskyzone 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Iain. I'm sure many years ago I was guilty of making that same mistake 🫢 !
@IainBruce83 4 ай бұрын
@@thewhiskyzone I remember seeing it years back, not understanding the reason why - but still enjoyed the dram being frugal Scot, never want to waste a thing 🥃😂
@noynation1312 5 ай бұрын
Also I’m Jewish. You clearly did your research on Rosh hashanna. I appreciate it a lot
@thewhiskyzone 5 ай бұрын
That means a lot to me. Thanks so much for the kind feedback!
@noynation1312 5 ай бұрын
Love the video 🙏. ❤ from Israel
@thewhiskyzone 5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the review. 🥃
@cathum 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review; I have two bottles of Balblair 12. I can see the sweetness and chocolate but the oakiness from the American cask is prominent. I’m not a fan of oak taste. But the whiskey is great.
@thewhiskyzone 5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the review and I agree about the outstanding flavors of the Balblair 12. It's one I'll always make sure is on my shelf. 🥃
@christinecamley 6 ай бұрын
This is one of my very favourite Ardbeg expressions!
@thewhiskyzone 6 ай бұрын
@christinecamley I think you've chosen wisely there. IMO, it is a special whisky. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 🥃
@christinecamley 6 ай бұрын
@@thewhiskyzone 🙂
@michaellohn4262 6 ай бұрын
Its an delicious whisky. I like the First Fill George Dickel Tennessee Whiskeyfässer. It suites the Glenglassaugh flavour...
@thewhiskyzone 6 ай бұрын
@michaellohn4262 I totally agree! 🥃
@ghuk1234 6 ай бұрын
Personally prefer the 8 over the 16 as the latter can be a bit boring and the 8 has a more natural presentation and better flavour. These days 16 also over priced for what it is (sorry die hards!)
@thewhiskyzone 6 ай бұрын
@ghuk1234 You're preaching to the choir about the 16 being overpriced these days. Finding it at a fair price can be real challenge. And, yes, I think the 8 is a viable alternative.
@ghuk1234 6 ай бұрын
Just subscribed. I like your to the point delivery and unique approach to scoring 😊
@thewhiskyzone 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the subscription and kind feedback, really appreciate it. 🥃
@Bowman1999 6 ай бұрын
Great review. I'm a fan of peated whisky as well. Cheers!
@thewhiskyzone 6 ай бұрын
Thanks! And if you haven't tried the Longrow before I highly encourage giving it a shot. 🥃
@moelassus 6 ай бұрын
Buttered gluten-free scones. Now THAT is a very specific tasting note. 😆 Cheers Rick!
@thewhiskyzone 6 ай бұрын
Thanks, Mike! (I have to eat GF so they're my point of reference now 😁)
@WhiskeyKnows 6 ай бұрын
Awesome Job!
@thewhiskyzone 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for that! Really appreciate it. 🥃
@squibpasqo 6 ай бұрын
This received a lot of praise in the UK market for being great value, however in the Australian market its price is comparable to many other excellent 10-12yr malts. So I don't think I'll be picking one up any time soon unfortunately! Great review.
@thewhiskyzone 6 ай бұрын
@squibpasqo That's interesting to hear. I wasn't aware the import duties and other markups hit the Australian market that hard. I absolutely agree that if you're not seeing a price discount then this release loses a lot of its marketing value. Thanks for sharing! 🥃
@DonnerPassWhisky 6 ай бұрын
Got one of these a few months ago, very nice dram. First impression I got was that it reminded me of the older labeling Benromach 10. Cheers
@thewhiskyzone 6 ай бұрын
That's interesting, Tim. I'll have to go to the back of the shelf and do a little taste comparison. Thanks for the heads-up. 🥃
@WhiskeyKnows 6 ай бұрын
Great Bottle and Review Rick!!I have had both and they are still in the top 5 of anything I have ever had Hands Down!
@thewhiskyzone 6 ай бұрын
@whiskeyknows That is great to hear and thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated! 🥃
@peterlee2279 6 ай бұрын
I like your no nonsense honest review.
@thewhiskyzone 6 ай бұрын
@peterlee2279 You are obviously a man of great wisdom and insight, Peter. (😁) But, seriously, thanks so much for the very kind words. That's always nice to hear. 🥃
@peterlee2279 6 ай бұрын
@@thewhiskyzone I thought it was ok and especially good value but personally would spend more money and buy a better bottle. So with that in mind I agree with your statement too.
@c.browne999 6 ай бұрын
Great review, Rick! Slàinte! 🏴🥃😉
@thewhiskyzone 6 ай бұрын
@c.browne999 Thank you very much, Chris! 🥃
@ScotchontheBayou 6 ай бұрын
Great review! Thanks for sharing this and all your other insights on whisky. I've not jumped into many Balblair aged stated expressions. I'm still hung up on the vintage ones. But will definitely give this try! Cheers!
@thewhiskyzone 6 ай бұрын
@scotchontheBayou Thanks for the kind words, Lee Ann! And I don't think you'll be disappointed with the new Balblairs.
@deccyboi4218 7 ай бұрын
Tasted the 12,15,18,21 at a TWE tasting yesterday. All great but 12 is my fav. 100% ex bourbon cask is just so lovely. Apple vanilla butter galore
@thewhiskyzone 7 ай бұрын
That sounds like an awesome tasting!