🥃Glengoyne 21 - Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review

[@Kiltedmoose1]

The first distillery I ever visited. They produce consistently excellent drams and it’s a lovely place to visit. Great review, boys. Cheers.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Love the quality of Glengoyne. The research I did back in the day suggested they used Golden Promise Barley. Not sure if they still do but there’s definitely something to be said about allowing a spirit to stand alone without the influence of peat. These guys are masters at it.

[@Scotch4Dummies]

We all agree with that. Haven’t had a bad one from this distillery. It looks like the younger age expressions are not exclusive Golden Promise but would love to talk to the distillery and find out for sure. You should get back on our show soon and we can share a dram. - Shawn

[@mosesumike]

Absolutely great workout to this value bottle. Your analysis to the different possibilities what a dram can do is astonishing by itself. I respect that very much!✔️ Greetings from🇩🇪

[@Scotch4Dummies]

This bottle was a pleasure to review. Thanks for watching! - Shawn

[@raul87ish]

Hi guys great review on the glengoyne! I have a ? Do they use golden promise barley on all 21 years from pass to newer make of the 21 year old glengoyne?Does it say on the box or bottle? Really want to try this one for a while. Thank you in advance for the reply.

[@Aqvavitae]

Great to see you enjoy this classy distillery. Here in the UK, compared to similarly aged examples of this style and quality, the value can rarely be matched. It won’t last forever. By all means, pour and drink. It’s your dram on your schedule. The special ones however, on occasion, reward your patience immeasurably. Also, I think I need to check on the GP barley, I seem to remember that’s no longer their practice. Can’t wait to drive y’all up there. And ditch the car. 😬

[@alanward8807]

My son and I made a journey to Glengoyne on our trip to Scotland...just a lovely place and enjoyed our tour and visit there..I took advantage of the Disillery bottle your own and got to pour my own..just a wonderful experience

[@JasonWhiskyWise]

Roy we gotta both go up there and do a blend our own class and straight from the Cask tasting which will be insane!

[@Aqvavitae]

It's my closest distillery, more-or-less, and remains one of my absolute favourites. Hope you're loving the drams - Cheers Alan!

[@Aqvavitae]

Absolutely! Let's do it.

[@shugaroony]

I've only had the 10 and 14 from them, dunno if I could afford the older stuff, maybe on a sale one day! Btw Roy I bought the Nikka Coffee Malt last week after seeing your vid the other week, can't wait to try it, but I've had a fair few drams this week so better lay off it till next week and try then! :D

[@phillyscorpio3804]

My next bottle...when i decide to spend over $150 😄 I definitely think you guy's should have gave it at least 5-10mins before going into the review. I also feel like my guy Mark...nailed his water content... seems like he'd found that perfect balance. Happened to me a few times so far with different distilleries. Its damn near magical when you get that perfect balance, almost makes you not want to finish the glass 😂😂 I like to pass it around on some "Smell this, taste this... check out what i did?" Type note 😂😂😂

[@sundayeveningscotch4978]

Nice review, boys! I'm eyeing a bottle of this for our upcoming 21st anniversary later in the summer. I've had it before, but only at a whisky expo. I remember liking it. I do wish it was 46%! But besides that I think it's a winner. Cheers.

[@trhoads07]

I always let my quality scotch sit. While I wait I have a dram of a less expensive scotch. Good things come to those who wait, and I love how the scotch make my living room smell great. Great review and I will drink along when I watch it again. The 21 is $170 and the 25 is $340 at Binny's in Chicago, but they always have sales which is the time to buy a dream bottle. I poured my dram and let it rest for 20 minutes before nosing and taking my first sip and watching the review again. My bottle has been open for about 2-1/2 months. I am getting much more this time than I did when I first opened the bottle.

[@Raymaster7482]

Tom R I tend to taste it right away but I take my time for the second sip which is usually much better than the first :-)

[@Scotch4Dummies]

I think we will prepour for the live show and give it a chance to open up a bit. It can make a difference for the older, more complex scotches especially. See you tomorrow Tom! - Shawn

[@JasonWhiskyWise]

Mark, Like you said I find this one more better value then the 25yr but the 25yr is also an incredible whisky which I always like to dive into. Glengoyne distillery is one of my favourites and one I always make sure to visit when I'm up in Scotland. This and the Teapot are real gems to me and always have to make sure to have a few extra bottles around. Great Review Guys and hope to have a dram with you soon!

[@jimidrammer4187]

I got this for $144, tried it, went back and found 2 more for $131, excellent stuff. The younger bottlings 10, 12, 15, 18 are not exclusively Golden Promise anymore and are a mix of Sherry and Bourbon casks. The Cask Strength I had was an NAS 58.8% abv, natural color, non-chillfiltered and a Sherry Bomb! This 21yo beats the Macallan-style to a pulp!

[@Scotch4Dummies]

I wish every time I found an awesome bottle I could go back and find it cheaper. I agree with your comparison with Macallan as well. Thanks for watching! - Shawn

[@harveyspecter5392]

Great review as always gentlemen! May I know which one would u prefer? Glendronach 21 or this?

[@scotchtrekker5489]

Hello Dummies, love what you do - thank you! This is one of the the few 21 year old scotches I've tried and the nose is absolutely heavenly, but the palate leaves me slightly disappointed for some reason. I was glad to hear I wasn't the only one that got a bit more astringency than I was expecting from the oak tannins. Is this common for most older scotches? Maybe it's just my lack of experience and I'll come to enjoy it more down the road...for now I give my vote to the 18 year old as my favorite Glengoyne.

[@Scotch4Dummies]

I think some of the older scotches, depending on the casks they were in and the new male profile, tend to need some time to open up. I let this sit for over an hour and finally started to get into the depth and complexity of this scotch. It is definitely for special occasions when you can let it sit and appreciate it. - Shawn

[@scotchtrekker5489]

Thanks for the advice Shawn, I'll do my best to hurry up and learn some patience before my next dram of the 21!

[@RobertHorovitzND]

Great review, honest, and really nailed some key points. I'll admit that I do pour the dram and leave it with these higher end scotches, as even at a bar, a scotch like this which you'd never find at a Toronto Bar (Maybe Folly Brewpub), you're probalby looking north of $40 a dram, so letting it sit is an easy yes for me. Sit down, relax, listen to the music, and then start digg'n in. Great vid as usual gents! Rob

[@markmlinar1511]

Only 43 but I added some water and it became so lively my eyes watered. Must of nailed it as it was close to 4 for me.

[@Durian1st]

Men, Definitely will only enjoy this heavenly dram during the 2 weeks Christmas New Year company closing, for sure. Glengoyne 18 and 21 will be on list. Thanks for great detail review.

[@Scotch4Dummies]

LOVE Glengoyne! Enjoy!! ~Mark

[@Dantes1701]

Finally you reviewed this. I have been looking at this one for a while now but believed that I would enjoy it. Thanks for reviewing it. And yes, I always let me Scotch sit. I can find a bottle for about $140, so I am finally going to pull the trigger. Keep up the great work.

[@Scotch4Dummies]

I am glad we could help you decide on this bottle. I think you will find the bottle is worth the price and hope you will reply with your opinion of the scotch once you try it. Thanks for watching! - Shawn

[@phillyscorpio3804]

I'm still new to this, but what kind of glasses you guy's are drinking out of?? It looks like a Glencairn but fatter

[@markmlinar1511]

Google on eBay Glencairn whisky glass.

[@davidlavin3492]

If you can find the 25 for $250, snap it up. It is north of $300 for me. As far as this one goes, it is the better value, which also makes it more accessible to keep around. The 25 isn't something that would be a regular on the shelf, more of a special bottle. Love Glengoyne and all they do. Would love to try their cask strength.

[@Scotch4Dummies]

I agree with everything you said. I wish the 25 yr was a bit more accessible but nothing worth having is easy or free. We are always ready to try anything cask strength from pretty much any distillery. It's always the best way to go. - Shawn

[@WhiskyMaltContent]

Nice review Guys... I do like this glengoyne...what kind of glasses you using here...?

[@Scotch4Dummies]

We're using TAYLOR'D MILESTONES RESERVE WHISKEY GLASS taylordmilestones.com/collections/scotch-whiskey-collection/products/whiskey-glass-gift-set

[@WhiskyMaltContent]

@@Scotch4Dummies thanks...

[@jesuscruz8565]

You guys need to review the 18yr old. I also found the 21yr a bit sulphury on the noise. 18yr is the sweet spot for me.

[@Scotch4Dummies]

Don't think I've had the 18, although I loved the 25! ~Mark

[@airdiddy9054]

good review guys, been eyeing off one of these for a while. might have to pull the trigger now $199AUD for me ($155USD)

[@cato451]

One of my favorite drams. Ive been snapping these up for $129 for the last couple of years. I know price inflation is in the future for this one because folks are discovering this great distillery.

[@Scotch4Dummies]

I think we may buy a few of these to hold for a rainy day when the price of this has increased significantly. It is just a really enjoyable glass. - Shawn

[@cato451]

Scotch 4 Dummies the only problem I have with this expression is it such an easy drinker. I can consume a quarter bottle in one night.

[@choppersplace]

disagree on no one will wait 20 min to drink scotch...i do ...others do i know, too. we'll take a sip initially, then 10 min in another one in another 10 min, esp if $$$ so we can see if it develops differently.

[@Scotch4Dummies]

OK, can't argue...absolute statements are rarely accurate! I'll wait, but more often than not I'm not giving it time intentionally. Yes, there are times that I really want to understand or personally review a scotch that I will let it stand for a period. But, what I think was meant is that most people pour a drink to drink it, not to sit an analyze it over the course of time....but your point is duly noted and appreciated! :-) ~Mark

[@choppersplace]

@@Scotch4Dummies thanks for the reply...actually Ralfy is a huge proponent of that as do those on the whiskey vault/whiskey tribe....i took both their advice...this is where it came from...helps me to slow things down ...easier said than done, i get it...but it seemingly can really help open up more $$$ whiskeys. PS...have you guys ever done an irish whiskey tasting (redbreast, greenspot, yellowspot, writer's tears etc..esp redbreast cask strength or their 21 yr old?) irish whiskey was the way i was able to enjoy an entry point iinto whiskey, coming from beer/wine (so the higher alchohol content was demanding initially)...god i love irish whiskey, seems there is some renaissance happening over there in the whiskey world. continued success gents!

[@ernestclayton8550]

Only 12 yr old in Arkansas! Man you guys are really lucky to get these bottles!

[@Scotch4Dummies]

Truth in transparency....We do get some bottles from local (although we've pretty much tapped the local market out), but we now have expanded our purchasing to other markets (online) and Chicago as one of us travels there for work frequently. And finally, we have been fortunate to have some bottles sent to us by subscribers or other 'Tubers' (STDs, Aqvavitae, etc..). I agree we are lucky/fortunate to have tried some of the bottles / samples we have! One thing we can say is that we don't keep bottles unopened and around for too long. We buy them to enjoy them, so even if we happen across an old dusty we're gonna pop it open!!!! Cheers, ~Mark

[@ernestclayton8550]

Arkansas don't allow online alcohol purchases! Welcome to the Bible belt! It cool you responded,. Thanks Mark😀

[@dramdude9502]

Nice review guys. I really like this dram. Shop near me sells it for $129!

[@Scotch4Dummies]

That’s a good price! I would have another bottle on my shelf if I could score one for $129. Really quality for the money. - Shawn

[@Scotch4Dummies]

That’s a good price! I would have another bottle on my shelf if I could score one for $129. Really quality for the money. - Shawn

[@Gachain]

Hey Guys: Another Great Review, I always enjoy the detail the 4 of you bring out. I agree GLENGOYNE makes excellent whisky I have enjoyed the 12, 15, 18 and the 25. I have yet to experience the 21. I will look for it at Whisky Bar.. Tonight I am finishing my 2nd bottle of TÉ BHEAG Nan Eilean (Ch A Viug or Vig Nahn Ill oyn) Little Taste of the Island the Blended Whisky from the Isle of Skye. One of the Whiskies is Peated. Interestingly tonight I got a burnt tobacco note in my first mouthful. It was a nice twist. In previous glasses it had a sweet malt arrival with a creamy sense followed by Licorice and Peat Smoke. The Nose has a light boozy grape note. Keep bringing the excellent reviews. SLÁINTE Mike

[@Scotch4Dummies]

The 21 is a really good value for the price. If you have had all the others, you should add this to your buy list. The bottle you are drinking sounds very interesting. I always enjoy hearing about some of the different blends from other countries that are blended to appeal to varying tastes in whisky throughout the world. I think it gives a fascinating insight into the palate and cuisine of the people that live there. I'm sure it appeals to my professional curiosity. - Shawn

[@Gachain]

Hey Shawn: TÉ BHEAG is a Blended Scotch from the Isle of Skye. I enjoy it for its combination of sweet arrival and Smoky Finish. The Tobacco Note in this glass was a first, possibly due to the effects of all the air in the bottle. Here are my original Notes from my first bottle. Swami from MALTED IN MONTREAL has done a review as well. SLÁINTE Mike TÉ BHEAG Nan Eilean 40% ABV 2nd Pour Non-Chill-Filtered A Blended Scottish Whisky from the Isle of Skye Blended By Praban na Linne (Prah Bawn Nah Linne) Shabeen of the Pool (small body of water) Shabeen=Roadhouse, house pub Let it sit in the Glass 30 minutes COLOR: Medium Reddish Brown with a number of Legs Running Slowly. Nice Ring NOSE: Brine, Licorice PALETTE: Light Creamy Mouth Feel Sweet Arrival with Licorice. Peat Smoke Rises nicely as I swirl it; Mixing with the Sweetness. Some Light Pepper. Light Sweetness remains amidst the Peat Smoke. FINISH: Light Sweetness going down; followed by Drying with Some Pepper, Briney Notes remain as I breathe along with Licorice and a Hint of Peat Smoke This is my 2nd Glass, In My opinion, this is a Very Good Blended Peated Scottish Whiskey. The Light Sweetness on the Palette mixes nicely with BUT is Not overwhelmed by the Peat Smoke. A Flavorful combination. I would prefer a Thicker Mouth Feel from this NON-CHILL FILTERED Blend, but there is a Nice combination of Licorice Sweetness with Peat Smoke. As an IRISH Gaelic Speaker, I greatly appreciate the significant use of SCOTTISH Gaelic in the Name and the rest of the Label. The Isle of Skye along with some of the other Scottish Islands has a small but significant Gaelic Speaking population and this Blender is Keen to uphold it, MAITH SIBH (Mah or My Shiv) Good For You (Plural)

[@17096113]

i am from austria I saw him here for 125 euros I'll buy one thx

[@biffii5568]

Love the mic quality here.

[@Scotch4Dummies]

It's an ongoing thing....always trying to tighten up something and it is circular....the video quality, the sound quality...the lighting.... round and round! LOL. Thanks, ~Mark

[@biffii5568]

@@Scotch4Dummies unsure if this came across, but i was serious :D compared to the old ones it's excellent.

[@majordramage2712]

I'm having a helluva time deciding between this and the Glenmorangie 18...

[@Scotch4Dummies]

Both bottles are good, but Glengoyne 21 is going to be a bigger flavor profile. -Shawn

[@thewhiskyfriend]

fantastic dram mark, add a drop of that teapot dram and see what happens..this dram lads need 20 mins in the glass and it will rock your socks off......well done again guys , let me know when you visit scotland and i will join you in the car with Aqvavitae....The Pleasure is in the Sharing...

[@WineLightMedia]

I wonder if you had this before the 25 if you would have rated it higher?

[@Scotch4Dummies]

Ahhhh... possibly, I don't know.... I do know I'm a big fan of Glengoyne now...lol! ~Mark

[@jeremytheoneofdestiny8691]

$160 is what the 18 costs these days!

[@shugaroony]

Said it before if you are wanting to wait 20 mins on this, have a Glenfiddich on hand and dip in and out of that as you look into this? Sometimes easier said than done, but if I'm paying $170 for a whisky, I'm waiting! :D

[@Scotch4Dummies]

We try to keep it consistent for the reviews but I will make sure we set it aside for the live show tomorrow and give it a chance to open up. - Shawn

[@shugaroony]

Good man Shawn, I look forward to hearing your comments on it after it has been sitting a bit. Slainte!

[@markmlinar1511]

Great review, it's just missing that finish.

[@KB-pv3sl]

Guys, what do you think about Glengoyne 21 vs 25? Same flavor or do you get different nose/pallet?

[@shugaroony]

I think Mark said the 25 was the best whisky he had all year last year.

[@airdiddy9054]

id love to do a blind shootout between Glendronach 21 Glenfarclas 21 & Glengoyne 21

[@Raymaster7482]

Andrew Meikle GD for me... 48% and I just love the character of their newmake

[@coreymartin-bigpoppa1377]

Nice review guys Glad you have a lot of patreon members to help you buy high dollar scotch. But that’s also the down fall on why I haven’t been watching as many and participating in as many of your reviews . I can’t afford a lot of these whisky so why should I even watch them? Don’t feel like you guys are the only ones. The Scotch Test Dummies are doing it too and loosing me. Hope you guys come down a bit to reality and review some more whisky us common folk can enjoy. Slainte

[@Scotch4Dummies]

Corey we actually have several bottles to review in the $60 and under range. We have been trying to balance people requesting more expensive bottles or gifting us bottles we wouldn’t normally have access to with everyday scotch that most people see at the store. We have several coming up from distilleries like Jura, Glen Moray, Glenmorangie, and Deanston that are everyday drinkers that will not break your wallet. We really don’t want to make anyone feel excluded. You have been watching and interacting with us for a long time and we would hate to make you or anyone feel unwelcome. Hope we see you on the live stream soon. - Shawn

[@coreymartin-bigpoppa1377]

Scotch 4 Dummies I will always be a dummie 😉. Love the way you guys gel together like brothers. Don’t get me wrong , I too love the expensive whiskies. But I have been out of work and recovering from double knee replacement. I also am a chef and to many hours in the kitchen wrecked my knees. I just need to drink the cheaper stuff for now until I am back working. No more cooking though. Love u guys Cheers

[@markmlinar1511]

I have to give this a 3.6599. + or - a .01.

[@foodquig]

Interesting review! You're convincing me into an eventual splurgement...

[@Scotch4Dummies]

It’s worth a try for sure. - Shawn

[@KB-pv3sl]

Pour and let it sit. No way! Cheers!

[@Scotch4Dummies]

We try to keep the reviews consistent and just review straight out of the bottle. I have a hard time not just diving right in to a glass as great as this anyway. - Shawn

[@alexli5720]

one of the more complex, yet, not sweet whiskey I have had.

[@Scotch4Dummies]

I think the fact that it isn't sticky sweet makes it that much better. I good all around glass that won't break the bank. - Shawn

[@malcolmclark2887]

For 180.00 better be tasting better than a Georgia Boot, thats all I gotta say..

[@Scotch4Dummies]

$180 seems a bit high, but it's worth $150 ALL DAY. Hell most really good 18's are in the $150+ range, so maybe $180 is really where this belongs? Hell I don't know, but I do know this whisky is damn good! :-) ~Mark

[@perkristiansandgren4132]

I love this one =)

[@keithrose4227]

I used to watch you guys all the time, but I don't see the point in watching reviews on scotch I will never be able to afford. You have gotten too big for me! You keep reviewing scotches that are so expensive!! Why?

[@Scotch4Dummies]

Keith we have been fortunate enough to have been gifted bottles to review that are special and sometimes more expensive. We have also tried to keep our reviews, for the most part, limited to what you can buy in a liquor store. This week we released a review of a Glen Moray and we have reviews coming on several scotches from Ardbeg, Deanston, Jura, and Glenmorangie that are all around $50 and under. We try to have a wide base and while we did have several more expensive bottles recently, we have a wide array coming out soon. - Shawn

[@keithrose4227]

Scotch 4 Dummies great to hear! I did watch the glen moray video. I'm looking forward to many more!

[@mosesumike]

Absolutely great workout to this value bottle. Your analysis to the different possibilities what a dram can do is astonishing by itself. I respect that very much!✔️ Greetings from🇩🇪