EVERYONE is talking about this stuff | Ardnahoe 5

[@dennissmelly9599]

I visited this new distillery last week. I wanted to give them my support and buy a bottle but the price of the whisky put me off. I bought coffee and cake in the cafe instead.

[@egrsok9388]

I love this Scotch!!! Can’t wait for Infinite Loch to come out.

[@RikDergis]

Love the reviews Jeff. Thanks for reviewing the Ardnahoe 5. I was excited to learn more about this inaugural bottling due to Jim McEwan's involvement as the Production Director at Ardnahoe. I loved what Jim did at Bruichladdich and I'm looking forward to trying Ardnahoe's offerings.

[@Gwhisky]

I think you'll enjoy it. I've yet to meet someone who doesn't like it. Jim's still delivering these days. Cheers!

[@31415as]

4:15 Tasting note "Talisker and Lagavulin had an oily baby" - is hillarious in itself ... but finally some tasting notes I can make sense of 🤣

[@xxacidmv]

Integrity? We don't need no integrity. Ha Great to see the reviews back.

[@WhiskyWolf514]

I completely agree with you my friend! This is an amazing whisky for it's age. Great review as always Geoff and the new setup looks amazing! Cheers Buddy 🥃🥃🎩

[@LeeONardo-n6g]

This is such a great whisky, so refined for only 5 years, love the oily almost Campbeltown character, looking forward to picking up a bottle of the Infinite Loch tomorrow in London.

[@Gwhisky]

Yeah I'll be grabbing that one the moment I can, too. Hope you enjoy! 🥃

[@Johnny__Silver]

Again nice shelve setup in the back. Which Bruichladdich is the one right next to the almost empty bottle? Also nice to see you have Dark Oranges, the best kind of oranges.

[@kevinnordby4808]

Thanks for the review Geoff! I still haven’t seen anyone selling this in the US but I’m ready to jump in it or the Infinite Loch as soon as I see it.

[@peathead4450]

Yep, even I love it (despite the grape influence). Thanks for this snail review, Geoff. Darn, you're slow. (have to do some banter...and if not on the whisky, than you're the lucky one). Slàinte mhath

[@davidowen2834]

Hi Geoff, a bit pricey where I am ( just over €80 ) ,nonetheless had the opportunity to taste it and ordered a bottle immediately 😁. Loved the review Geoff, Slàinte 🥃P.S just got my malt whisky year book today and I didn’t know that you had a whole page just for you. Nice one Geoff, getting some well deserved recognition 👍

[@jasoncraig2281]

Bring on the particularly oily babies!

[@ramanb]

An oily baby of Talisker & Lagavulin!!! Done! I’ll be grabbing one ASAP!

[@philipclough9031]

Nice review Jeff, I was very pleasantly surprised by this stuff, it reminded me of Port Charlotte 10 (high praise). Overpriced of course - I paid £70 in UK - but it's a first release so I guess that's par for the course.

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Ah man you've missed a massive opportunity to be edgy and different by not liking this! They did a fantastic job with this one, I know they'll deliver better and better stuff. Value wise, the Infinite Loch is cheaper than this, which is what we wanted so hell yeah, they're on the correct path. Cheers dude!

[@mormorgranat]

Good to hear you support the hoes. I liked that you compared to other stuff (oily baby segment) so I get a feel for what it is. I just dont know about the prices of all these new, young whiskies. I get a Springbank 10 for 65 euro (not available the whole year but at the time of buying it), or a Bunnahabhain 12 for 60 euro, but I have to pay 80 euro for a 5 year old new distillery. I dont get it? Its 4% more, but what else? Its 5 to 7 years younger and untried. Genuinely confused by the pricing of new stuff

[@germantarapow9112]

The hype

[@MortAllachie]

Here the price is 105 USD. Not willing to pay that for a 5 YO

[@Gwhisky]

Totally understandable. 🥃

[@rooolando]

I managed to get my hands on it, it’s $82 in Sweden, and I wouldn’t say I’m disappointed, I just think it’s a little unbalanced and super salty for me. Excited for future releases though, as long as they’re not too expensive, given that this one is pretty hefty.

[@WhiskyWars]

Glad to hear your thoughts Geoff and that you liked it, I’ll be honest, the price put me off buying this but you’re making me have maybe a little regret not picking it up now 😅 cheers!

[@Gwhisky]

It's pricey but delicious. Borderline when it comes to value. Hope you get a chance to review it someday. Cheers Ash! 🥃

[@Koby616]

Thanks for the review 🤠 sounds a bit too expensive

[@Gwhisky]

Expensive for a five, not terribly expensive when compared to other inaugural releases. But yeah, I get it. Cheers! 🥃

[@SimonneNZ]

Still waiting for this to get to my market. Cheers!

[@murgh]

Fun review, my feelings about it are similar, only that I find the finish is what reminds me of its youth. Set looking good, though still that big blank space drawing in one's eyes. Didn't the supersized poster of your "TESTICULAR FORTITUDE" thumb come back from the printers yet?

[@malcolmr3726]

Agree, agree and agree. Could this be the new Ardnamurchan on the block? Haven’t got hold of their core release yet but heard it’s very similar. 🤞

[@anthonysillett6678]

FOMO made me get one and it is away in my stash, here in the UK some bottles are cheap but some are not. Like everywhere TAXES TAXES TAXES TAXES take our money every time !

[@piercemkc]

I spy a Bruichladdich Micro-Provenance Series bottle on your top shelf. I was recently in Taipei and picked up a Taiwan-exclusive one (2014, 2nd fill Sauternes). Do you have the same bottle and if so, as I haven't opened mine yet, should I be excited??

[@paulfountain3295]

I was at the distillery a few weeks ago, tried it, and bought a bottle. I actually didn't think the pricing was too bad, especially for an inaugural release. but that might be because we pay a lot for whisky in my own market. I did try the Infinite Loch too which I liked as well and I believe that will be a bit cheaper.

[@astroboy3507]

Sydney Australia looks not easy to find yet but it’s also peaty I’m not really a fan of 😞✌🏻

[@lesterlau]

Really glad I got to try some this! I think you're spot on with your review - it's a young whisky that doesn't taste super young, which is quite impressive. Price is definitely on the high side for a 5 year old, but it certainly is a nice dram. Only one question though - where's the mystery pour? :D

[@Gwhisky]

Hah should I start doing a mystery pour for EVERY video? 😂

[@lesterlau]

@@Gwhisky Mystery pour = more whisky consumed. Sounds like a solid plan to me! ;)

[@gl-yph]

Geoffafa, could you fix the audio levels?

[@francisoconnor2392]

Smoked paprika 😂

[@kenny222]

Most people are walking past it in the real world. New distillery owned by a power house conglomerate, hated by the Ileachs for being scummy. Overpriced too.

[@lodgelawyer]

Most thanks for the value evaluation: $269 online????

[@GlenLossie]

Seems like it is not available in my part of Canada despite it having a reputation for having the best selection in the country. Judging by the comments below, it seems likely the Ardnahoe would likely cost almost double what I have to pay for an Ardbeg 5 'Wee Beastie'. It would of course be nice to taste the new whisky but don't think there is value there.

[@stevenjosefsson5749]

I was about to write port charlotte and talisker had a baby mid video and then you kinda said the same.. jeez👶😂

[@alehhandro1]

Do the legs form a silhouette of Jim McEwan on the glass?

[@yorkli8686]

Whisky pricing in Taiwan is spoiling you, mate.

[@kirbycalgary2844]

Thanks for the review Jeff but if it’s 75 American for five year old, what’s it gonna cost for a 12 year old 350 it’s not Japanese whiskey lol

[@Venetianization]

In time the price should drop as they start to bring out older age statements. At 50% it is a bit pricey, but if it’s like Geoff said quite rounded and not sharp then why not. I’d buy a second bottle and leave it sitting in the back for 10 years. Could 10x in price by then.

[@125ctg]

@@Venetianizationso how would it being 10 times the price affect it’s flavour?

[@kirbycalgary2844]

Let’s hope so. I’m gonna be retiring in a couple years.

[@Venetianization]

@@125ctgit won’t. It’s an inaugural release. 1 batch. The coming releases will be regular.

[@125ctg]

@@Venetianization whoops, there goes the point way over your head.

[@vimalrajkappil]

Unavailable in my area 😢

[@jwheezy5824]

I can’t find it for less than $270 from anywhere that will ship to FL. So yeah this doesn’t have a promising arc of affordability. Another hoe just out of reach.

[@justinmaizeblue]

Just wait and it will be available for a reasonable amount. I have had it and think it’s worth it. I enjoy tasting a new whisky from a new distillery. I’m not sure I’d revisit until there’s something more developed. A little like kilchoman in terms of pricing I think.