India has put out some tasty whisky.

solid deal! i respect you for letting the fans know :) by the way, i feel like we might be in a recession

Waiting for the review of the 11 years variant

Came here for a whisky review, stayed for the message. Thanks Jon, brilliant video!

I only have the DRU. The Diwali Edition is hard to find!

Interesting, I usually like Indian peated whiskies & with the Sherry it could be interesting too. I personnally struggled with the "Trini" & prefered the "Dru", but my heart goes elsewhere (while I'm still a fan of some Amrut & some Paul John), Indian whisky wise...and my latest video is a give away about it, taking (for me) Indian whisky to next level...Cheers !

Off topic from this video, but are you going to review the Lot 40 cask exploration release from 2024? Cherry Wood?

Wow, well done, Jon ! I don't have that 17 yo & the price you had it seems awesome...I'm not a fan of the 13 yo (reviewed it, struggle with it, just don't drink it) BUT big fan of the 23 yo (old one & at a certain extent new one), plus....currently in love with another one (spoiler) I'll speak about & review next month if I'm lucky to get it as promised for someone to keep it for me ! Cheers !

i think the Scotch Industry feels a crash coming, so prices go down a tad . . . among many lay-offs in the US

Indri hasn't turned up here, at least that I'm aware of. I've yet to try any Indian whisky, so I appreciate your views on those samples. Both sound rather interesting. Fortunately, I think I've conquered my fomo. Good thing, as there will always be more out there than I'll ever be able to get to! 😉 Have a great week, Jon...🥃🥃 Marian 🇨🇦

Interesting profile. I have not tried anything from Indri but would welcome the opportunity. Sounds like they are doing some neat stuff. Cheers Jon.

I've only had the Trini from Indri so far - it was a bit too 'interesting' for me! My favourite Indian whisky would be a toss up between Rampur and Paul John, with Kamet and Amrut not far behind.

Indri seems to be doing these annual Diwali special releases in limited qty. The 2023 release was a banger and sold out quickly and prices went nuts in the secondary markets afterward. I would love to see a bit more production and better global distribution of those. I've had a couple of bottles of Trini from them so far and have had Amruts and Rampur. I haven't delved into research too much but there are a couple of really good up and coming distilleries in India.

These always sell out before I can get my hands on one

It's $100 @ BSW right now, and the 13 is $60. Good time to stock up.

Wow I need to get over and see if they still have some!

Great deal! I paid $60 USD for the 13

Happy Burns Day Jon! Late to comment as I was at the Sens game last night but just wanted to say I love these videos. Great jobs on the Address to the Haggis, I wish Ontario had more option on Lowland Scotch as it’s rather tough to come by. Burns Suppers are one of my favourite things for whisky events and social. I love the pageantry of the whole thing and the dedication of folks cracking out the kilts and family tartans and the stories. Hope you had a wonderful evening. Cheers sir.

Fantastic deal! I eagerly await your review! It’s easily twice that for us in the UK

Thank you Jon for some thoughts that ring true with me. I am proud to say that I have Scotish roots. I have an ancestor that was a follower of Robert the Bruce. I love Celtic lore, music and traditions. I have witnessd a presentation of the haggis with a piper and a bottle of Scotch in Scotland, albeit not on Robbie Burns' night. I agree that poetry, music and art, in whatever form, is slowly fading away. I do write some poetry, usually when something moves me. I will leave you with a short poem of mine. Two people, Different, related, Touched by luck, Eclipsed by fate. Eclipsed by fate, Touched by luck, Different, related, Two people. Slàinte mhath!

Was $200 in Ontario last December. I thought, what the heck...treat yourself this one time. 4 weeks after I bought it, it dropped to $145. That's unheard of for the LCBO! I was exactly on the 30 day return date, so I took it back, got a refund, re-bought it...then hooked a backup. I'm glad I caught that, literally at the last minute, otherwise I'd have been burned off every time I poured a dram. And you got it for how much?!?! Really shows the markups we pay...sheesh. Can't wait to hear what you think of it. I'd suggest a side by side with the 13. Cheers, and I'll raise one to Al right along with you. It's been over a year, where does the time go? 🥃 "m"e 🇨🇦

In the states the Education system has gone sideways. I’m 65 and they don’t teach anything that I was taught at all. Of course there was the new math and learning systems that came and went thank goodness. They don’t teach basic living skills or how to balance your accounts. No shop classes or physical education classes for grade school students? I believe they need to go back to the basics and teach these skills that are important for living.

What???? £120 in uk at the moment. FFS. Its nr 1 on my list. I should bought thos one before Christmas. Was £90. Lucky you. Enjoy 😁🥂🥂🥂🙋‍♂️

Dang I paid 150usd, it’s a great pour I’m not too disappointed

Holy moly Jon! I will drop by Costco St. Albert tomorrow!

I'm pleased to have a bottle each of the two Makar's Malts so far (the Makar being Scotland's national poet), the first from Isle of Raasay (with 10% of proceeds donated to Glasgow Women’s Library) and the second from Lindores Abbey (with 10% donated to the Makar’s Legacy Fund, "supporting the vibrant voices of contemporary Scottish poets in a professionally recorded podcast series of interviews and readings"). Luckily, they both taste good too!

That’s a great deal Jon. I picked up a couple already.

Hi Jon! Happy Robbie Burns Night! If you get a quiet moment later with a nice dram, I recommend watching and listening to this gorgeous rendition of Burns’ “Westlin’ Wind.” m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXOZfaZ9Z7p1pas

Happy Burns Night

Im Scottish Jon so I won't get offended,bring on the toad in a hole and bubble an squeak

I have only ever had one Lindores, picked up at the SAQ in 2023. Casks of Lindores - Oloroso. Stunning sherried offering. I'm nursing the bit I have left, very hard to reach past it. OH...EMM...GEE! That was absolutely BRILLIANT. Addressing The Haggis, Jon style. Pronunciation correct or not, you nailed it!!! 🤣 Hear hear, and well said. The creative arts instill the development of critical thinking, and structure. We are losing that, and it is sad (and frightening)...for many reasons. "Inspiring bold John Barleycorn, what dangers thou canst make us scorn!" To The Bard! 🥃🥃 (No Haggis here either, but a nice dinner out at a pub this evening...) Marian 🇨🇦

Fool you are .... Sir Wisdom's a fool when he's fou; Sir Knave is a fool in a Session; He's there but a 'prentice, I trow, But I am a fool by profession. . . LOL, R. Burns "The Jolly Beggar.." 1785 ---------- I am opening my Glenrothes 1972 I bought in 1985 ! ! ! haha, get it ? 85-85

Interesting thoughts. Hello from Scotland. We had haggis,neeps and tatties this evening. Shortly to have a dram. I have a bottle of Ralfys Caol Ila which is lovely, so perhaps that one. That was a decent reading of Address to a Haggis. The Burns poem I, and many remember from our old school days is To A Mouse. Funnily enough I am an educator at a secondary school here of the technical subjects you describe. I teach woodwork. Had many former pupils enter trades like plumbing and joinery. Yet to hear of one gaining employment at a cooperage. Sláinte!

Very interesting

Ooooh, fancy!! Sipping on Arran, Robert Burns this evening...appropriate for the upcoming festivities. Cheers to the weekend, and SLAINTE MHATH 😊 "m"e 🇨🇦

Considering US tariffs coming our way soon, we should be putting our money on our side of the border. Probably will pick up some Shelter Point actually. Cheers to that!

That's a good cat 🐈

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these two 18 year old Bowmores Jon. Back when I was starting out on my whisky journey, Bowmore 12 was my very first bottle of Islay and I loved it which led me down the rabbit hole of peated Islay. I have since done a 'Tour of Islay' and had at least one bottle from all 8 distilleries available here in Ontario (not Ardnahoe) including multiple Ardbegs, Laphroaigs and Lagavulins. When I go back to Bowmore 12 now, I find it disappointing and so I've hesitated to pay the extra to try the 15 or 18, despite the fact both are priced well (in Ontario) for their age at $130 and $160 respectively. It sounds like I should probably give some sherried Bowmore a try (I do enjoy sherry and peat) so maybe I'll circle back to Bowmore and give one of these a try, especially if they go sale!

What would you rate it 0-10? Great chanel keep it up

How do Oats and Rice profile in a whiskey versus a more traditional mash bill?

Rampur>>>indri

There are over 45 micro distilleries in Quebec alone, making outstanding and innovative products.

I have never actually had any of these whiskies before, but it sounds like an excellent list! I'm particularly curious to try the Maker's 101 now; I'm also not a fan of Maker's because I also find it bitter and there's a very unpleasant fungal/mouldy/mildew note that I get if I don't let it sit and breath for a good 15-20 minutes. I more recently bought the Maker's 46 and it was marginally better, but still not enough for me to really be willing to go back to it and so I'd basically written off Maker's entirely. I've always ignored the 101 because I could just get WT 101 for half the price but maybe I'll pick it up if I see it go on sale. I'm also curious to try SoV because I've been following them ever since you first featured their stuff. Unfortunately since their Canadian Whisky of the Year award a while back their prices have gone crazy and so I've ignored their releases (the same has now happened with our local distillery, Paradigm Spirits). I'm hoping the announcement of their upcoming core range of whiskies will bring prices back down to reason and maybe I'll get something, or better yet I'll stop by when we're in BC this spring. Thanks for sharing Jon and all the best in 2025!

Congrats on 700 videos. So intrigued to hear about this 100% oat whisky ... Cheers

Hope Tim jumps in for a 'live' at some point. Would love to get the background from behind the scenes. An 'Oat Note', lol. The whole thing just sounds interesting! Good on them for this award. Congrats on 700 reviews, out there for posterity. Quite the achievement. I wonder if you ever imagined making it so far? And this is the year...10,000 subs, on the way! Cold as heck here this week in SW Ontario, but the Sun today...he be a-shining! Stay warm ☕ 'm'e 🇨🇦

Has any Canadians tried Trump whiskey? 😂😂😂😂

Now i eant an oat whiskey. Cheers friend.

We never wasted our time making whiskey…. Home brew but it’s illegal such as good pot

Logged on the Wayne Gretzky estate web page and did not find the product LOL

It reminds of going to the fair when I was a kids. Carmel corn, dusty fields, lemonade being squeezed in the distance. She’s a monster but incredibly interesting. Thanks for sharing Jon. Cheers.