Gentleman, always appreciate and enjoy your video’s! Always informative and entertaining. Just picked this bottle again after 3 years and tasting it again ,along with you ,I don’t know why I waited so long to repurchase. Awesome bottle! As always keep up the good work. One of my all time favorite scotch channels! Thank you for your insightful contributions into my scotch journey!
@ytbenny196422 сағат бұрын
Well done gents. I really enjoyed this review and you have influenced my decision to seek this out.
@davewolfy2906Күн бұрын
Well done for trying it. I am 64 years old, I have been drinking it since the army put me in the sergeant's mess at 23 years old.
@davewolfy2906Күн бұрын
All port needs to breathe. I have two glasses, one breathing, the one that I am drinking. They rotate.
@davewolfy2906Күн бұрын
The 20 year old is the sweet spot. Absolutely.
@spinshade2 күн бұрын
I like it, I just picked up a bottle for 20 euros and at that price I thoroughly enjoy it.
@user-he3op5pi6i4 күн бұрын
Phuk your channel
@chongkokchoyify5 күн бұрын
I prefer Speyburn 18 than Glenfiddich 18 or Glenlivet 18 anytime. Good specs with 46% abv, NCF, natural colour. One if my favourite 18 year Scotch
@johnzajac98495 күн бұрын
If you want to put loads of hair on your chest, then drink that whiskey. Wow!
@jamescostigan37217 күн бұрын
A favorite, always on hand. In fact, I just picked up my backup bottle this afternoon. Cheers!
@WhiskyNeighbour7 күн бұрын
Good to hear from you and this sounded like a really good pour. Thanks for sharing!
@richardbarrick14927 күн бұрын
I've had the 10 yr. for the longest time sitting around w/ just a dab left-- so, curious- is the 15 years worth pulling the trigger ? Cheers from ETn Smoky Mtns area ❤
@jbar62846 күн бұрын
As everything, it depends on price but I think the 15 is really delicious. It shows a balance of bourbon and sherry casks, by no means a sherry "bomb" but for me arguably better for that, but with plenty of delicious sherry-related aromas/flavours. Roy/Aqvavite is just one of many others who have reviewed it pretty favourable. Roy has observed some batch variation with recent releases he says are darker and more sherried than some earlier ones--but see also earlier comment (above) by @j.r.lalancette4588. I haven't tried the 10 so can't compare directly, sorry.
@richardbarrick14926 күн бұрын
@@jbar6284 I haven't heard about Roy in awhile, but thnx. for your time ⌚ and take on the Speyside btl !
@jasoncoates18357 күн бұрын
This is timely as it seems we may have lost Glendronach.
@whiskyguidedog65588 күн бұрын
Yes, it's remarkably good and I con't find it too hard on the sherry or the pocket. I haven't had the Glenfarclas 18 but I prefer this to the current Glendronnach 18 and many other 18s. Old Pulteney 18 clips it for me, but not on price. Thanks guys enjoy it
@henrieliot8 күн бұрын
Dark chocolate comes to mind as well $180 NZD
@jbar62848 күн бұрын
I was most struck by the putty on the nose, which I had read about in sherried whiskies but not previously encountered. Long, even, linear finish. Excellent stuff, probably objectively better than the 15 but I prefer the 15 for its blend/balance of ex-bourbon and sherry-seasoned casks.
@j.r.lalancette45888 күн бұрын
Just got and tried my trade sample from Inver House yesterday. It's a very precise whisky with a lot, but not OTT, sherry influence and clean. It's quite good indeed, but I could never understand what Speyburn's DNA really was because of the sherry overcoat. The latest batch of the 15 here in the UK has a lot less sherry than ever before (I suspect 20% sherry max) and it blew my mind how good it was. Where was Speyburn all along? My gosh the spirits is beautiful there with levels of barley sugars and grain, quince, bruised apple, even a whiff of something tropical akin to kiwi. Inver House has radically changed their blending in the past few years and their whiskies are getting more and more incredible as they go. Oh and get yourself a Balblair 15 if you have it on the shelf in NZ. It was my pick of the lineup in my trade samples.
@ralpabetical8 күн бұрын
Good to come across a new review from you. Didn't they used to be more frequent? Anyway, great eye opener of a review this one. Cheers from UK.
@johnzajac98498 күн бұрын
As of late August 2024, one bottle in Virginia costs 46 USD.
@jaspalkumar962213 күн бұрын
We have 1 .....
@akshaysharma217 күн бұрын
For 30 dollars a bottle in Gurgaon, India this is exceptional
@qacizar18 күн бұрын
I'm sure cognac distillates were added to it. There is a clear young cognac nose (not virgin oak, but grape distillate) right after pouring and the aftertaste of cheap young cognac finally convinced me.
@urealpg294818 күн бұрын
These guys are all over the place hahaha
@jimidrammer418720 күн бұрын
Picking this up today and was looking for one more good review, thanks guys!
@jbar628425 күн бұрын
Thanks for the review, Dave and Tim. Of the three G's I preferred the Sandend for its more markedly saline and substantial character--a bit drier, flavour-wise?
@GerardoLiraSolis28 күн бұрын
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@alexiajones667028 күн бұрын
Yeah, just had this last night, it really does hit the back of the tongue with a very odd taste for a lasting time. Did not enjoy that, but after the second shot it was easier to ignore.
@honkytonkinson9787Ай бұрын
I used to buy the regular old monk rum years ago, and it was $14 for a 750 ml bottle. It tasted like liquid butterscotch with a hint of old band instrument. I could see where the old band instrument flavor might throw people off but it reminds me of that one summer at band camp There’s a new big liquor store that opened up and has old monk rum; no one in town has sold it in years, but it’s $23 now. I saw the monk head Legend bottle and was curious, for $40. Sounds like it’s just liquid candy, so maybe spend the money on a mid tier bourbon, or a different bottle of rum
@WhiskyNeighbourАй бұрын
Sounded really good, only going up from there I guess. Cool!
@skraegorn7317Ай бұрын
In the US there’s a brand called Military Special, it’s cheap bottom shelf liquor sold on army bases to privates who don’t know better. There’s a 3 year old blended scotch in that brand sold in plastic jugs, I think it might also be uncolored since it’s extremely pale. That stuff is truly horrible, I wouldn’t even use it as a cleaner.
@MrChristopherMolloyАй бұрын
I doubt I'll see this anytime soon in Brooklyn, but it's good to know it's out there. Have you ever seen any Brooklyn-made spirits or beers in NZ? Actually, I wouldn't mind the occasional beer review; I think you've done a few in the past ✌️
@TheSingleMaltReviewАй бұрын
@@MrChristopherMolloy No, I don't think we've encountered anything from the city. American craft beer does show up here now and then, but it's strictly West Coast.
@Kenetics68518 күн бұрын
I bought one of their whiskies in NY! Ive been searching for reviews before i try tonight. Very excited
@MrChristopherMolloy18 күн бұрын
@@Kenetics685 Nice. Mind if I ask where?
@struunerАй бұрын
is this new(jonge) or old style(Oude) Jenever? There is a big difference there, I prefer old style
@CybreSmeeАй бұрын
Being in Hamilton it's a crying shame I haven't visited the distillery yet. Might have to rectify that soon.
@gszd55Ай бұрын
They give tours, may have to check it out
@jbar6284Ай бұрын
Sounds good, Dave and Tim. On the prospects of 10yo NZ whiskies, it may perhaps depend on the angel's share. WhiskyJason recently addresses this topic. Whereas Scotland has an average loss rate of 2%p.a. for its malt whiskies in cask, Germany's is perhaps more than twice that at 5%. The result is that a 10yo German malt is perhaps in some senses comparable to a 25yo Scotch malt--see Jason's channel for the maths, but note that the loss itself is a compounding phenomenon rather than linear. It may be too soon to have reliable metrics, but *if* the loss rate in moderate climes like Auckland/Waikato is higher than Scotland's, then it may be that any age-stated whiskies from that region will likely remain in the single digits, yet drink (somewhat) like rather older Scottish malts.
@dlclane1Ай бұрын
Wouldn’t mind seeing some merch in the form of a black T with the SMR glencairn logo on it malt mates! Just a thought. Keep it up, thoroughly enjoy your channel! Double extra large please.
@TheSingleMaltReviewАй бұрын
Maybe not this year, but you never know!
@timmothyjenningsАй бұрын
The nicest bottle I’ve ever seen
@dlclane1Ай бұрын
Love your channel. For the life of me, as a scotch enthusiast, I don’t understand the lack of subscribers. I will say those who are not are missing out. You two obviously have a great chemistry and I have to say that the accent goes quite well with the product at hand, American myself btw. Always informative and entertaining. Please keep it up my malt friends
@TheSingleMaltReviewАй бұрын
Thanks for the support! I too think we should have more subscribers, but I just don't think we play the youtube game hard enough... see, I didn't even capitalise it right there. The algorithm is going to ding me for that one.
@seankemplay78Ай бұрын
Mclean's nose was a great pick, still enjoying it after your review of it, great to hear you still rate it.
@MrChristopherMolloyАй бұрын
I still haven't seen a North Star bottling in NYC. Compass Box has proven with its Hedonism that when Grain Whisky is handled with respect, it can be delicious; Haig Club not so much. I'll keep an eye out for this one ✌️ #MoreScotia
@gszd55Ай бұрын
That's right honey, I made money buying this whiskey, I'll try that one
@JackthesmilingblackАй бұрын
Whisky: Read the label and copy.
@kalifatokataАй бұрын
Not too long ago, I had a full bottle of it, purchased in Spain in the early 70’s and hidden away in a junk locker, it was decent enough, light, no off notes, sweetish, better tasting than most modern average blends. Had no recollection of it at all.
@juzuvlokeАй бұрын
Back of the throat savegry! 😂😂😂😂😂
@heinerbeneckeАй бұрын
You are back!
@AlinJapanАй бұрын
Intriguing how a whisky can change over time! I've wondered about "old bottle" flavors and just what has gone on to change the liquid inside. It might be worth confirming the presence of dissolved plastics by running the remains, if there are any, some kind of chromatograph. If any chemistry profs are watching or if you have friends at a university or research center . . .It'S always a pleasure to watch your reviews -- thanks guys!
@seankemplay78Ай бұрын
Great review. Please don't wait three months until the next one! Missed you guys...