Recycled Reviews 17 - 15 (or so) Whiskies reviewed in 30 minutes

This will be the shortest Recycled Review wait ever. I made the most of amassing 30 bottles, so attempted two back-to-back. Let's see how it goes!
Since you all waited so long for RR16, I tried to be efficient this summer and record two back-to-back. Now back from my summer slumber, I've knocked this scrappy effort together as best I can in order to bring some additional content during the channel's quiet summer weeks. It might not be technically polished, but these reviews rarely are and I hope, as usual, you can roll with the messy symptoms of recording outside and being bereft of videography skills.
Remember, it's always only one man's opinion.
See below for a list of links to other reviewers for extra opinion on the bottles shared here. Here's the link to the spreadsheet with all the scores and links included: rb.gy/hz735
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening
1:13 - Glasgow 1770 Peated
3:22 - High Coast Älv
5:29 - Speyburn 15yo
7:23 - Port Charlotte 10yo
8:58 - Daftmill 2008 Summer Release (2019)
11:37 - Glen Moray Madeira Cask Project
13:13 - Kilkerran 16yo
14:33 - Old Perth Cask Strength Sherry Cask
16:03 - Kilchoman Sanaig
17:41 - Ardbeg Corryvreckan
19:40 - Balcones Mirador 23mths
21:25 - A word on scoring
23:03 - Bulleit Bourbon
24:03 - Teaninich Flora & Fauna 10yo
26:32 - Arran 14yo
28:32 - Yoichi NAS32:48 - Bonus bottles
Other opinions in WhiskyTube and beyond:
Glasgow 1770 Peated
No Nonsense Whisky - • Glasgow 1770 Peated (R...
John's Drams - • Glasgow 1770 Peated Ed...
Whisky Lover's Society. - • Glasgow 1770 Peated Wh... Malt - malt-review.com/2022/11/08/gl...
High Coast Älv
Whisky Shared - • High Coast Älv Whisky ...
Speyburn 15yo
GWhisky - • This guy says it's goo...
Ralfy - • ralfy review 978 - Spe...
The Whisky Friend - • SPEYBURN 15.....How GO...
No Nonsense Whisky - • Speyburn 15 | Whisky A...
Dramface - www.dramface.com/all-reviews/... (2017) - malt-review.com/2017/12/03/sp...
Port Charlotte 10yo
Ralfy - • ralfy review 959 - Por...
Malt (2018) - malt-review.com/2018/06/17/po...
GWhisky - • Port Charlotte 10 REVI...
Dramface - www.dramface.com/all-reviews/...
Daftmill
Whisky Whims - • Daftmill 2008 Summer B...
Glen Moray Madeira Project
WhiskyJason - • Glen Moray Madeira Cas... Ralfy - • ralfy review 904 - Gle...
Kilkerran 16yo
Dramface - www.dramface.com/all-reviews/...
Ralfy - • ralfy review 976 - Kil...
The Whisky Friend - • The Brand NEW Kilkerra...
Whisky in the 6 - • Kilkerran Rundown 8, 1...
The Malt Activist - • Tasting The KILKERRAN ...
Sippers Social Club - • Kilkerran 16 (2020)
Old Perth CS Sherry
Whisky Neighbour - • Old Perth Blended Malt...
KevinGrantOnWhisky - • Old Perth cask strengt... & • Old Perth blended malt...
Malt - malt-review.com/2021/04/22/ol...
Kilchoman Sanaig
Ralfy - • ralfy review 971 - Kil...
Malt (2016) - malt-review.com/2016/05/02/ki...
GWhisky - • Kilchoman Sanaig REVIE...
The Whiskey Novice - • Kilchoman Sanaig revie...
Scotch Test Dummies - • Kilchoman Sanaig 46% I...
Ardbeg Corryvreckan
GWhisky - • Kilchoman Sanaig 46% I...
Scotch 4 Dummies - • Ardbeg Corryvreckan (N...
Balcones Morador
Malt - malt-review.com/2022/05/13/ba...
Scotch Test Dummies - • Balcones 'Mirador' Tex...
Drams on Deck - • BALCONES MIRADOR, TRUE...
Bulleit BourbonWhisky Central - • BULLEIT BOURBON WHISKE...
Teaninich 10yo Flora & Fauna
The Whiskey Novice - • Teaninich 10 Flora & F...
Arran 14yo
GWhisky - • Arran 14 REVIEW: ARRAN... Ralfy - • ralfy review 642 - Isl...
Scotch on the Bayou - • Arran 14 Year - Single...
Whisky in the 6 - • The Arran 14 year old....
Yoichi NAS
Whisky is a Journey - • Yoichi Single Malt Review
The Whiskey Novice - • Yoichi Single Malt rev...
Kanpai Planet (Head-to-Head) - • Nikka Whisky: Single M...
The Dramble - www.thedramble.com/tastings/y...

[@gauravsoni3265]

2 Recycled reviews in a month.. woww.. thanks for the treat Roy. These will forever remain my favorite whisky videos on you tube. So smooth, entertaining and informative. ❤ Thank you

[@Manglerdome]

I bought a bottle of High Coast Älv after this video, my mind went directly to Glencadam. Very happy with the purchase :)

[@Gwhisky]

Two in two months? We're being spoiled. Arran 14, Yoichi, Kilkerran 16... Some absolute stars in there. Cheers! 🥃

[@macallanfinerare2552]

Kilchoman Machir Bay is not only Bourbon matured, it contains a minor share of Sherry matured casks, see front of the box.

[@Scarebus_Driver]

Really enjoy your recycled reviews Roy! Ww spend a lot of time in Japan so get Yoichi for ¥4500 about £22. Worth trying Miyagikyo the non peated its also similar profile and a great partner. Keep an eye out for Sakurao, Togouchi both from the same distillery near Hiroshima but Tog is aged in a rail tunnel in the pine forests so wonderful profile as opposed to the one aged by the ocean. Another to watch for is Kanosuke a blinder dram in every form ive tried. Some stunning whisky coming out of Japan right now in addition to the traditional flavour profiles Suntory and Nikka provide.

[@aristan7705]

Roy’s recycle review probably is my favourite whisky review in KZbin. I can’t believe and don’t know why I can watch it again and again. Looking forward for no 18 😊

[@alastairmcphail7408]

Excellent, as always, Roy. The next time my wife raises an eyebrow at my whisky stash, I’m going to show her a screenshot of that overflowing bin!

[@HenryBlake-ek5lq]

Kilkerran 16, delicious. Had a wee one while watching. Cheers

[@alasdair_gray]

The music, the presentation, the reviews, a dram in hand while watching , canny beat it. Once again thank you Roy!

[@WhiskyWolf514]

🎶Bumm bumm bumm bubummmm....🎶 Ahh that intro always promises a good time! 🔥 Hope you are enjoying the holiday in Spain Roy! Thank you for the reviews! Slainte 🥃🥃🪰

[@peterlee2279]

Two words. Thank you

[@russell3733]

Cheeky, Roy, throwing in that final half dozen bottles when for all intents and purposes the video was done and dusted! Great additional value to get those final quick hitters. Like you, I'm hoping to see the return of Arran 14 soon, but somewhere recently I read that it might not reappear until 2025! I'll have no problem with that, as long as Arran maintains it as a first-fill and refill ex-bourbon expression. I certainly wouldn't want to see it turn dark brown, as we've seen with the newer iteration of Arran18 in the last few years (excuse me while I weave and duck to avoid a thousand projectiles from incensed sherry lovers). And yes, the Kilkerran 16 truly is a quiet whisky that demands its own quiet time to be genuinely savoured. I really enjoy the obvious barley and grist notes which indicate a gentle spirit that shows its new make provenance truly - very well balanced. On top of that, it has a delicate interplay of sweet and sour notes, which I find fascinating. Finally, full agreement from me on that Japanese Yoichi - the fill level is going down very slowly only because I've become quite precious with it. Elegant and subtly peated single malt with an exceptional balance. Many thanks for the deja vu with a recycled review - just about everyone's favourite quick whisky review format these days. Shall look forward to the next - after you've had time to study a few more expressions. Cheers.

[@NZDave]

Fully with you on Madeira Cask whiskies, I'm now actively seeking it out. Loved the Ardnamurchan, Glenallachie, Kilchoman and a few exceptional SC's

[@amflyer68]

Offsetting vote for the background music here. I like it personally, not that it matters too greatly. That music is just part of the adventure now: Keep it.

[@jamielove8614]

Many thanks for releasing a recycled review on your summer holidays Roy, watching while drinking the dregs of a Kilkerran 16yo 2022 release. Been on a wee journey with this bottle, initially loved it then my enthusiasm waned somewhat, no doubt due to drinking far too many cask strength heavy hitters but come the last third of the bottle everything clicked & whole heartily agree with the 9/10 score, so much so managed to find another bottle on auction, slàinte 🥃

[@WhiskyMystery]

Happy to be the Arran Smuggler

[@kevincecco4759]

Still remains my favorite video series! Amazing insights and music, Roy….thank you!

[@billyboy9810]

Cheers for another great show Roy. I seem to juggle with Powers John's Lane bottles like you do with Speyburn 15, I can't live without it!. The great thing that I always take from these shows is that we should never be afraid to try something new. The Yoichi is another excellent dram and I would love the Flora and Fauna range to be upgraded to a fully 46% natural presentation, we live in hope, cheers!

[@jacobyngwe6213]

Thanx Roy! Your reviews are Christmas to me as new discoverer in malt.

[@budj13]

I look forward to every one of these recycle reviews and appreciate the effort you put into providing us with "one man's opinion" on a nice cross-section of whisky. It is so sad to see the Diagio products slipping in quality and value. Flora and Fauna is too expensive in the US. I did love the Arran 14 and keep watching to find one. Great reviews and much appreciated. So many good whiskies out there and it helps to have feedback of your experience to help me make my choices for the limited bottles I buy. Thanks, Roy!

[@myroslav6873]

Thank you so much! Here where I live it's rather hard to get good deal on whisky, especially more knows brands. Your suggestions have been so helpful! I bought the bottle of that Old Perth and loved it immediately. Also bought Speyburn 10 but 46% ncf. I'll need more time with that one, but I feel I got a good deal so it's okay. My brother likes it quite a bit :) Cheers!

[@clarkbar3435]

Always a treat. Thanks Roy!

[@agrainofmalt]

Älv is a good one 👌 super pungent overripe orchard fruits. Enjoying the Cinco II currently.

[@MarcAmAlb]

That Arran 14… I miss it so much. I pretty much enjoyed every exprssion the have put out (I’ve tried, besides the 14, the 10, the 18, the Machrie Moor cask strength, the regular Machrie Moor and a couple of their non age statements), but this one is still my favourite.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Another fantastic time outside, this time in the rain. I also really appreciated your comment on scoring. Your last review seemed to edge a bit against that, and it was reassuring to hear the always open, honest, and "common sense" thoughts today. Take care, and Cheers to Review 18 in a year ;) - oh ... the bonus round ... yay!

[@petewelsh9978]

Another great review Roy! Speyburn never ceases to impress me for the price agree with the 9/10! Glen Moray is brilliant value too! Daftmill has the most unique flavour profile in scotch. Instantly recognisable, engaging and complex. I love it!

[@whitecollarwhisky]

What a lovely surprise for after dinner! This feels like a heavily sherries Hazelburn occasion as I watch the previous reviews in preparation. Slainte, barflies!

[@thesouthernsipper8401]

Another great batch of reviews. Loved seeing the Balcones in that round. Their Texas Single Malt is one of my favorites. I noticed you managed to find a full on pour left in there as well.

[@jaime_hi-meh_not_jay-mee7095]

No excuses, Roy! We need #18 soon!🤣 Speaking of Arran and madeira casks, I hope Arran revive their madeira cask finish, along with the 12 CS. The 12 CS and 14 are interchangeable for me in 1/2 spots.

[@allanwhittle3041]

As always ..Brilliantly watchable ...Cheers Roy !!

[@CharlesOffdensen]

Balcones make exellent single malt. I haven't try the Meridor yet, but I can't wait to.

[@kevinnordby4808]

Great reviews Roy! The recycle reviews are wonderful and I think I will enjoy some Yoichi tonight. It’s a favorite of mine as well.

[@tommccafferty5591]

Next time you're in Texas you should try Balcones Lineage. Their entry level single malt. One of my favorites and a great value at around $40 USD.

[@boswineguy5461]

Great stuff, as always!

[@NeilImmortal]

As always, brilliant! Thankyou Roy for amazing content.

[@mashburn8021]

Thanks Roy! Well done as always. The effort you put into, not only the video, but the links and spreadsheet is priceless.

[@svenschukat2958]

those videos are the only reason for me to care about this chanel

[@leojudkins2040]

Greetings from Brussels! PC10 is brilliant, but price is hovering around 60 quid in some places: STILL better than Laga 16 though!

[@leojudkins2040]

I find the Senaig smokier than the PC10. After I was halfway down the bottle the smoke was less dominant and I could taste more of the distillate and the sherry influence slowly shone through - loved the end of the bottle more than the start.

[@marcwhiskey]

I'm sipping Balcones Lineage while watching this since I missed most of the premier. And sometimes you really would think it's a heavily cask influenced highland single malt.

[@stuartblandford2310]

Great review as always Roy. Hopefully as our crap UK summer turns to autumn before long you’ll kill off a few more bottles and get the next Recycled Review out in good time.

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Cheers Roy for two reviews in such short time! That Yoichi is a beautiful sipper and honestly most of the others you recycled are as well. I sympathise with what you said about with more bottles acquired it takes longer to finish off them but hey that is a good 'problem' to have 😃

[@giandrammingaround9344]

Cheerio Roy!

[@garrettjanssen7683]

Lovely video as always! Since it's taking longer to get through bottles, perhaps you do a quarterly video of 3-5 whiskies that surprised you (feek free to interpret that word in various ways). Less about the full bottle journey, and more about your evolution as an enthusiast

[@jackwilson4284]

I just killed a bottle of Balcones Rye and highly recommend it. Especially at under £45. Love the Single Malt too...

[@riancreamer6904]

Arran 14 ... One of those I really regret not sticking up on! Hopefully it comes back. Best Arran I've had and I'm a fan of all I've had.

[@ErikVananrooij]

i am sorry roy ,, but i like these 30mins reviews best

[@deefischer8198]

Interesting bottles. I will search out the Yoichi, thank you for your insight!!

[@Robert.Sheard]

I recently found the Glasgow Original. Look forward to the Peated. I love that Yoichi Single Malt, but it's reached $100 here, which makes me think twice.

[@mj2cats]

Madeira cask Tyrconnell 15 may be the only one I've had from those casks, and you are correct... it's a cask that suits whisky very very well. I wish I could find more.

[@lightplays2181]

I like recycled review : ) Good job Roy .Slainte !

[@scottpascoe562]

Ralfy has been on about Madeira casks and how it pairs with scotch. You and he are not wrong, its fucking amazing. We got a 13yo Glenallachie in the market that is finished in that and its just delicious stuff. Cant wait to find more thing finished that way!

[@michaelwood3203]

Good night to everyone.

[@dcus55]

While listening in the yard I stopped, took out my ear buds…realized it was the thunder in the background that your mic picked up that I was hearing, not the clouds above me.

[@christopherdavid446]

Love the extras

[@humphandhumbug]

Glad I stockpiled my Arran 14. It’s amazing.

[@jimjudge314]

My wife walks by....."Is that the trash can guy??"......Yes. Yes it is! ;)

[@pwilliams2455]

PC10 is one of my all time favorites. Unfortunately, it’s now $100 in my area.

[@davet7185]

Magic........pure magic Roy. Thank you so very much 😄.

[@julianrickman1114]

@aqvavitae evening Barflies….. looking forward to the premiere…

[@rosslogan4154]

Where can you pick up Kilchoman Sanaig for £40 or less?🤔 My experience in the UK is that you very rarely find it for under £50, which is expensive for a NAS whisky even at 46% alc.

[@bennyberger3558]

Hope there was "plenty of left" inside the bottle ;)

[@pharmacistsdoitoverthecoun5012]

I should stop watching these. Last one cost me 100 euro spent on a Longmorn 18. I was not disappointed so it was all good. :)

[@markfrederick4082]

Yoichi was pretty hard to find in Japan for the past 5-10 years, but we are now seeing it more regularly, as they expanded production big time. With the present exchange rate it's less than £25 over there, which is a great price. £70 is a bit ridiculous. I look forward to their age statements coming back in more than tiny droplets.

[@kenblachly1602]

Great really enjoyed

[@benfischer9215]

Recycled reviews is like Oppenheimer and barbie for whisky people.

[@davidowen2834]

Let’s hope that when Arran bring back(?) the 14 that the profile doesn’t change too much. Slàinte Roy. p.s still enjoy the music front DJ Quads👍

[@kesfitzgerald1084]

Older Glen Moray bottlings can be quite special.

[@whiskynotes9326]

Guess I'll be picking up that Nikka Yoichi....

[@dane5896]

Cheers Roy🥃👍

[@Manglerdome]

Corryvreckan is peak Ardbeg for me, there is no reason to buy their Committee releases when they never can match this bottle. It is in my top 3 together with Laphroaig Lore and Octomore 10 year Dialogos.

[@phillister76]

Speyburn 18 is a belter imo

[@lyacoubian]

Another vote for NIKKA DISTILLERY, be it for YOICHI or MIYAGIKYO. 🥃

[@KuldeepSingh-kq2yd]

Another good one......

[@biglong8553]

The Yoichi costs 27 pounds in Japan! I love this stuff :)

[@JR-nl3mh]

Greetings from Portugal.

[@viruk777]

Love these! Was a bottle ever dropped? 😊

[@superkeiler]

Thank you left ear 😂

[@grifini27]

Sanaig for £40 or less?! Where? It's £60 odd where I am in the UK!

[@sugarkitty4777]

In the US I get Sanaig or Machir Bay for $48. That kind of price really surprises me.

[@Koby616]

Thanks for video. Is speyburn 10 worth trying? Sadly we dont have 15 one

[@calebweintraub1]

Ooof. Corryvreckan is one of my favorites, but I’m in the US and that bottle is north of $135. You said £60 in the UK? I’m jealous.

[@singlemaltwhiskyenthusiast9248]

Letz go🎉

[@henryDzieciontko]

Eh port Charlotte if £54 on master of malts and dearer in wisky and bevy shops .expensive for a 10 year old .

[@brewcrewbill]

Daftmill is $250 by me…which I think is a bit too much

[@manu85mma]

Try the loch lomond madeira finish. A good whisky with a good price,50-60 euro here in Italy,for a 46 % abv,un chill filtered liquid.

[@djsaunter]

Wow, no chance I'm getting Port Charlotte at that kind of price where I live, 7/10 for bad value, 9/10 goes to Ledaig 10, a solid 30% cheaper and often on sale. The peat to get now for me.

[@MiddleLiving]

Whatever happened to the blind challenges you did with other channels? They were my favourite thing!

[@robertbrotherton2118]

Tried the rassay Roy, cracking whiskey loved the malty, nutty dark berry fruits( dark fruit gums). What's it gonna be like when they release a 10 year old like leideg. Boom😃

[@pierreluna1654]

Why you never talk about the Spyburn 10 Travel Retail Exclusive (46% UCF natural color ?) Is not good ?

[@Layer_Cake28]

Can u tell me which video James is in please

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

Last review before burial.

[@Johncaruso-mo8qm]

Hi: What happened to your recycled reviews? It’s been a while Cheers John

[@dannypenning3088]

I like these reviews but pls stop with that song in the background really annoying