For sherry lovers... | 5 Under the Radar Sherry Bombs

[@MrStefanov3]

You mised Tamdhu -any of them!!!!!

[@Gwhisky]

True...

[@shibby67]

Big fan of the revamped Royal Brackla 12. It’s almost syrupy in a way. Great video and nice little collab with First Phil!

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks and glad you're liking the Brackla! 🥃

[@felipeferrari1260]

love the brackla, punchy.

[@Shaun-nicholls]

The Glenturret 12 is a fantastic whisky! Absolutely love this whisky and the new bottle is classy.

[@JackMiles-fl9zn]

There’s no Glenturret in America, where I live

[@gareth630]

Good one Geoff, love the look of that OP 16. Ok here we go Glen Garioch at 48% is a belter, I know it's not one of you're faves. So you're viewers know Edradour is owned by Signatory so that Sig 10 is a must buy. Glenfarclas 105 is value for money too. Sad thing is mate over here UK prices for 18yr has took off and the 15yr are a slow climber as you know the money only goes so far, so being a bit more controlled re spending at the moment .

[@Gwhisky]

Yeah the OP line's prices is getting out of hand. Oh well. Too expensive = no buy. Easy! Cheers, buddy. 🥃

[@ramanb]

Nice list Geoff. I have the Bladnoch 14 and yes, it is delicious stuff. I’ve never considered a Sherry Bomb list without the usual suspects though, Aberlour, Glenfarclas, etc.. I need to get the Glenturret 12 and a bunch of Signatory releases.

[@deeshmond]

'Darkness' has some great sherry bombs, like their BenRinness 14.... Some of my other fave bombs are Glengoyne 15 PX, Gelston’s 15 Sherry Finish, Arran Bodega, BenRiach 12 Sherry wood, Kavalan Sherry Oak (might not all be considered "under the radar" though)

[@JackMiles-fl9zn]

I’ve never seen a Glenfarclas 185

[@bingerbub]

Thanks Geoff. Love the Royal Brackla too! Two other options out of the box Sherry Bombs: TB/BSW (Blend) and Teerinpeli Kulo (Finland)

[@Gwhisky]

Haven't had the Teerinpeli, but I'm on board with the TB/BSW. Would have fit perfectly. Cheers! 🥃

[@simongilbert2704]

good selection - mine -- james eadie inchgower,, auckroisk ,,, old perth cask strength , the lakes sherry cask , e.t.c.

[@Gwhisky]

Haven't tried most of those, but the Lakes is excellent. 🥃

[@lightplays2181]

Hi Geoff ! I see your chat with Phil , not bad )

[@jameszimmerman8701]

I couldn’t agree more on the Glenlivets! Nice call! And slainte!

[@Gwhisky]

Absolutely love a well-made Glenlivet. Beauties! Cheers. 🥃

[@wouterblom7569]

Hey Geoff, perhaps hats aren’t your thing…. Nice list - would have expected to see a Tamdhu in there though. Great that you gave some attention to Signatory and I wholeheartedly agree. Cheers!

[@Gwhisky]

Tamdhu is great stuff. And yes... slightly under the radar. Would have been a nice fit for this list. Cheers, my friend. 🥃

[@franciscodantecesario6228]

Haces muy buenos vídeos, muchas gracias por compartirlos a mi en sherry me gusta el nomad, macallan sherry oak, y glenmorangie accord un abrazo desde Argentina🇦🇷

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks so much for watching. I appreciate the kind words! The Accord and the Macallan are good whiskies. Cheers from Taiwan! 🥃

[@peathead4450]

Thanks for sharing, Geoff. Typically a list for others, but always interesting what your thoughts are. Slàinte mhath

[@Gwhisky]

Hah and yet, you still comment. Much appreciated, my friend. 🙏🥃

[@Rohit_M]

Great under the radar bottles Geoff. I have always loved sherried whiskies. I tracked down Glenturret 12 so look forward to opening that maybe in fall. The Signatory Edradour 10 has been wonderful. You've got me thinking about Glenlivets IB offerings. All delicious. Cheers G!

[@Gwhisky]

Nice! Yeah Glenlivet IBs can be truly fantastic. If you're into sherry they're definitely going to suit you. Cheers! 🥃

[@JackMiles-fl9zn]

I have never seen any Bladnochs.

[@michaelserra527]

Good review, I agree with you and your list they are great Sherry bombs, specially those signatory glenlivet they are the most tasty and beautiful Sherry bombs you can get and pricing it’s incredible affordable for what you get specially if you can get them at cask strength . My favorite bottle it’s a 14 year signatory glenlivet cask strength in first fill Sherry butt and it’s super delicious.

[@Gwhisky]

I've got a 14 year old from Signatory that's one of my all-time favourite sherry bombs myself! 🥃

[@nealbruce5914]

Very enjoyable G! Aching to try Edradour 12 Caledonia! No stores in my area sell it!

[@Gwhisky]

Ah it's a classic! Loads of character behind loads of sherry. Fun stuff! 🥃

[@inuitplus]

Tamdu CS, Arran Sherry Cask the Bodega (CS), also but not whisky but very much sherry forward and delicious are Dos Maderas 5+5 rum and Cardenal Mendoza Solera Grand Reservations Spanish Brandy (very tasty sherry forward).

[@liamclarke8411]

Great picks do like sherry whisky in the winter months will get fewof your picks over the next few months cheers mr G

[@Gwhisky]

Great! Hope you enjoy, buddy! 🥃

[@sandrofazzolari8833]

Excellent list indeed. Maybe the Tamdhu 15 might have been included. Otherwise I fully agree with your thoughts. Kind regards and thanks 🙏 ciao 👋 S.

[@Gwhisky]

Ah great call. Tamdhu is beautiful stuff but it's not quite "mainstream." Would have fit nicely here. Cheers! 🥃

[@eviltrain24]

I'm sorry to see the Glenfarclas 185 show up as I had to give up on it earlier this year. It's not something I can find in the states and it was recommended to me over a year ago as something that could help me discover how AGE affects taste. I'd have to ship this to me from a UK making this roughly a $160+ purchase.

[@Gwhisky]

Ah that's a shame. Beauty, but good call not overspending. 🥃

[@lightplays2181]

Very interesting list mr.Geoff ) I like Sherry whiskyes but .... Islay whisky my favorite , Isla+sherry its great. I like Bladnoch but very expensive , 100$ ((( Cheers !

[@Gwhisky]

I should do a list about peat + sherry. And yes... Bladnoch too expensive! 🥃

[@WhiskyWolf514]

Hey Geoff, Great list and review as always! Its also really refreshing to exclude those obvious brands/bottlings that you mentioned and get some more unexpected suggestions. For example I didn't know the Glenfarclas 185 would be so good but You got me curious! Im definetly loving the Old Pulteney 16 - although I tried the lighter (newer) version of it. Same for Bladnoch 14, wonderful dram ( but yeah expensive....) Great job also on your collaboration with First Phil! Cheers you to my friend! Slainte 🥃🥃

[@Gwhisky]

I'm curious to try the newer OP16. I'll have to check it out. Thanks, my friend! 🥃

[@davidowen2834]

Hi Geoff. Not really a big sherry bomb fan but I’ve had a few Signatory Glenlivets matured in FF sherry casks + a couple of other IB Glenlivets as well. I like IB Glenlivets. Way better than their generic OB,s. Going of the theme a bit but, hey. Good list and good video, slàinte Geoff 🥃

[@Gwhisky]

Couldn't agree more, David. Aside from the old 18 at 43%, Glenlivet IBs are my go-tos from the brand. Cheers! 🥃

[@dylanthomas7443]

In my 22 years of living in Canada never come across either Glenturret or Edradour.

[@luijdiaz]

I find the Edradour on some Alberta websites, delivered to Ontario. Last year I got the Edradour 12, it was fantastic. 🥃

[@dylanthomas7443]

@@luijdiaz It is not possible to order and import alcohol into Ontario!

[@Sodchucker]

@@dylanthomas7443 😉😉

[@Sodchucker]

@@luijdiazI picked up the Edradour Caledonia 12 at the SAQ and love it! Super unique.

[@plokzi]

​@@dylanthomas7443I mean, not legally. But everyone does it, just better be something you really want if you can justify the 40$+ shipping

[@Nikolay_Nikolov]

Nice list, Geoff. The Signatory Glenlivet bottlings are particularly good call. First fill sherry butts, craft presentation, decent age, reasonable prices. Cheers!

[@Gwhisky]

Yeah they're a diamond in the rough. Great bang for buck. Cheers, buddy! 🥃

[@welshtoro3256]

Yes, and no flaws. Always a risk with sherry casks but they are good.

[@BadgerJeff]

Excellent recommendations. Congrats on the First Phil collab. I took notes on that video - love the substitution recommendations. Sorry for not having a snarky remark today!

[@Gwhisky]

You're right... that was completely snarkless. Are you ok, buddy? 😂

[@badgerjeff6081]

@@Gwhisky 😂I’ll try harder next time. I have failed you 😉

[@martywong822]

How about old Benriach 12 sherry cask?

[@Gwhisky]

The old one or the old old one? Both would fit nicely! 🥃

[@martywong822]

@@Gwhisky The old old Billy Walker's bottling.

[@hansvaneenennaam457]

Hi Geoff, great list. What do you think about the Glen Garioch 15 y/o sherry matured?

[@Gwhisky]

It's absolutely beautiful, but I haven't seen it in years.

[@canal-do-guga-namura]

That's an amazing whisky, such a huge step up from the already excellent 12y!

[@hansvaneenennaam457]

@@Gwhisky It is still available in The Netherlands.

[@WhoeverNevermind]

Very nice video! I love obscure sherry scotch, even if they are not easy to find in my country, Spain. Your recomendations are mostly excellent... but a bit in the expensive side. I would love for you to make a video like this one but only about the most affordable sherry whisky side of the spectrum. Glenturret 12 is a whisky that I have still not tried, just because of the very low availability in my country. I know i will try it sooner or later, and I will probably like it a lot. Just a month ago we got the Triple Cask 2023 one, which i think i dont wanna dive into until I try the regular 12 first. Old Pulteney 16, this old version in particular, is, as far as I know, impossible to get in my country (by regular and legit means... auctions lack this characteristics imho). I'm not the biggest Old Pulteney fan so im OK with it. Edradour SV is simply one of my favorite whiskys of all time. A litte bit expensive (70€) for its age (10 years) but at 46% AVB, natural colour and non-chill filtered, I think it's worth. Probably one of the whiskys with more personality that i know, you love it or you hate it. For me, its outstanding. Good choice. I didnt try this particular version or bottling of Glenlivet, but I guess is somewhat similar to their Nadurra Oloroso, which I know very well, and loved every drop of it. So, again, good choice. I tried the regular Dalmore 12 and, despite liking the general sherried profile, the 40% AVB, the colour added, the chill filtration and specially the abusive price (60€) made me discard this distillery as a viable option. In one word, its so close to a scam I'm not confortable giving them my money. This 12yo sherry edition is way more expensive than the regular 12, so even if I centainly would love to try it, i wont EVER pay the 100€ they are asking for it. For that price I can acquire true legendary bottles, like the Black Friday Caol Ila 16 CS i bought a couple of months ago. Pricey, but absolutely worth it. So, in my opinion, it could be a bad choice to add to a list like this one. Royal Brackla is a fantastic whisky. Reasonably priced (45€), complex, tons of personality, but pretty forgotten for some reason. Im glad that you mentioned it, it deserves more love for sure. As a spanish sherry whisky aficionado, I feel pretty lucky because there are many, many sherry bombs produced here that I think are hard or impossible to get abroad. They are produced by sherry bodegas that buy the liquid from Scotland and mature it in their own casks. Just to mention some of them: Valdespino (produced by the bodega of the same name, the best spanish whisky in my opinion, a Palo Cortado bomb, extremely intense and complex), Abducted (produced by Sánchez Romate, the same bodega that produces Cardenal Mendoza's brandy... best quality/price for a sherry bomb i can find at the moment), and Nomad (super cheap, pretty interesting sherry bomb that is very flavourful but the lack of complexity makes it look more similar to a brandy, than a whisky) Sorry for my bad english

[@boyer2106]

Very nice list. When I think of underrated sherry bombs, I think of the AnCnoc 18 YO. It's absolutely gorgeous and much more affordable than a Dalmore, Macallan, or even the Bladnoch. It's definitely harder to find here in the states, so I usually have to buy it online and have it shipped to me. But it is worth it. And good call on the Glenlivet. I find the Glenlivet 15 YO to be an excellent daily drinker. Just curious, what are your thoughts on Highland Park? I think they do an excellent job of using sherry without overdoing it.

[@Gwhisky]

AnCnoc 18 is great stuff. Absolutely love it. Would have fit well on this list. HP makes great sherried stuff. They have incredible IBs and some of their more sherried offerings (Dark Origins, for example) are stellar. 🥃

[@kellywellington7122]

I would nominate The Lakes' Whiskymaker's Reserve Number 6. I didn't know what to expect when I bought it, but upon opening, I realized I had a well-crafted sherry bomb. Shazaaam!

[@Gwhisky]

That's a good one. I'm considering a similar list for world whiskies! 🥃

[@RedOneCR]

Have you tried the Glenrothes Maker´s Cut? 48.8% First Fill Sherry! Recommended!!

[@Gwhisky]

I've tried it. Good stuff! 🥃

[@rupertansell4662]

Just to mention another Signatory, the 2012 Linkwood 10 yo. Really good sherried whisky

[@Gwhisky]

Sounds great! 🥃

[@rupertansell4662]

With hindsight I guess the Linkwood is not really a sherry bomb. Still, it’s a cracker!

[@stevelandwonder4760]

Best title picture yet. 😂 Glenturret 12 2023 is £75+ in the UK.

[@Gwhisky]

Yeah Glenturret 12 is quite pricey. The Brackla and the Bladnoch aren't exactly cheap either. That might explain why they're more under-the-radar than others. Heh. 🥃

[@crimping1]

Is it just me because when a have a couple of heavily sherry whiskey’s I have a thumping headache in the morning. I am putting it down to mixing the grain and the grape as the saying goes.

[@Gwhisky]

Yeah I've noticed some people seem to react badly to specific kinds of whisky. Odd, but absolutely a thing. 🥃

[@DileepB]

will just enjoy the Glenturret instead of chasing around for the hard to find whiskies. How about the Arran Sherry Cask?

[@Gwhisky]

Arran Sherry is good stuff. Wouldn't call it under-the-radar, though. 🥃

[@santongwong4112]

Hey Geoff, will be visiting Taiwan soon. Any recommendations as to where I could buy whisky without getting fleeced? Plan to bring a bottle home after the travel. Also any whisky bars I should visit?

[@Gwhisky]

I recommend a place called "Top Whisky Inn." Great shop. A lot of the chain stores have very competitive prices as well. As for bars, there's an affordable and unpretentious shop called Whisky Land that isn't bad. If you want something more upscale, you can try a place called "Backyard." Enjoy your visit! 🥃

[@mormorgranat]

Great as always. Interested in trying some of these out. Also been enjoying the Bladnoch 11, from one of your recommendations I believe, so I might wanna try that 14. The 11 isn't my type of taste as it tastes a bit cheesy, but they made it work and it's interesting so I do enjoy it anyway. Offers something different in my lineup right now :) Too bad the Pulteney is the older one. What do you think about the newer one, if you tried it? I have enjoyed the 12 from tastings, but I do think it is a bit boring and watered down.

[@Gwhisky]

I have yet to try the newer 16. It looks more in line with the 15 and the 18 with regards to how sherried it is. I hear good things, but I can't comment. Cheers. 🥃

[@sambrewster8556]

My nomination for this list would be the Thompson Bros TB/BSW - absolutely superb for a 6 year old blend and great value too.

[@Gwhisky]

Oh that's a good call! Would have worked perfectly! 🥃

[@dextercool]

Heard the Glenturret 12s are a bit batchy - any idea which year is best?

[@Gwhisky]

Sadly I've only had the 2021, so I can't confirm. 🥃

[@lewisduffy675]

Unique list as usual from the G-man! Like you the sherry bombs have less appeal to me these days. I did try the Glenturret but found it to be kinda meh to be honest. Haven't been able to track down the revamped Royal Brackla in Canada. Would love to try the Bladnoch 14 but yeah the price is prohibitive. Did you find the 'fermented' fruit notes still detectable through the sherry maturation? I still have a bottle of the 15 Adela from a couple years back in the cellar...so good! But that Glenfarclas 185 is on a whole nuther level for sure! What do I know but it feels like there is a lot of older stock in there. Sublime. Cheers!

[@Gwhisky]

The Bladnoch still feels like a Bladnoch. Of course, there's sherry in the fore, but you get the house style behind it. Less lactic or fermented than most of their other expressions, though. It's faint. And YES! The Glenfarclas 185 is an absolute killer! Certainly some older stock in there! 🥃

[@jonathanbender7347]

what score would you give the 185?

[@Gwhisky]

92

[@jonathanbender7347]

@@Gwhisky perfect score

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Not a sherry fan in general but I do seem to enjoy them a bit more these days. I never had an IB Glenlivet before so I'm super intrigued by it. On the list for the next buy, cheers Geoff!

[@Gwhisky]

Even as someone who's not big into sherry myself, the well-sherried Glenlivets usually hit the spot for me. Cheers! 🥃

[@welshtoro3256]

The Signatory Glenlivet's are really good. I'm with Geoff and Glenlivet. It's a superb spirit and when combined with a good cask it's a recommendation indeed.

[@beatroot_red]

No Kavalan Sherry cask? In my opinion they use some of the best, rare (and most expensive) sherry casks out there. Given the faster maturation in the subtropical climate of Taiwan it's actually pretty good value for the money.

[@Gwhisky]

I've got a world whisky sherry bomb list in the works. 🥃

[@wolfskinnwolfskinn7642]

Have in mind that there is a release of Royal Brackla 12 which is 40%. In you video you are referring probably to Royal Brackla 12 Sherry Cask Finish.

[@Gwhisky]

The current version is 46%, and all of their line will be craft presented and age-stated moving forward. The version you're referring to is from before the rebranding, and it's officially discontinued. 🥃

[@vimalrajkappil]

Is there any islay peated Sherry Bombs

[@sambrewster8556]

Kilchoman Sanaig?

[@Gwhisky]

Loch Gorm.

[@jckbquck]

Geoff, how does Signatory work? I know Glenlivet is a different brand. So how is it associated with Signatory?

[@Gwhisky]

Signatory isn't a distillery. They're an independent bottler. They buy whisky from distilleries and then mature and sell them on their own. The Distillery may or may not be named on the product, and IBs are often (but not always) cask strength and craft presented. 🥃

[@JackMiles-fl9zn]

I’ve never seen this. The only one we get is the 12

[@numanuma20]

Can you do a video on what whiskies you think are perfect for cocktails?

[@lemanleo]

dalmore is coloured and chill filtered ...

[@suhitabhat1735]

Aberlour Abunadh is missing 😢

[@WhiskyWolf514]

I would not call Aberlour Abunadh necessarily under the radar :) It's very well known and loved

[@stevelandwonder4760]

And overpriced NAS. 😉

[@JackMiles-fl9zn]

Royal Brackla 12 is $85

[@JackMiles-fl9zn]

Signatory is a $200 Bottle in USA

[@DonnerPassWhisky]

Nice thumbnail 🤣

[@Gwhisky]

😂😂😂

[@pDram_parttimedrummer]

Great Video - but almost the best thing are the automatically generated time stamps: "Royal Broccoli" 😅😅

[@bobroberts2828]

Hmm, standard American accent, but then refers to Celsius instead of Fahrenheit. Where's this guy from? :)

[@Gwhisky]

I'm an enigma wrapped in a riddle wrapped in a mystery wrapped in maple syrup. 🥃

[@bobroberts2828]

@@Gwhisky ha, I was specifically listening to your outs and abouts and similar sounds, but you don't really pronounce those as a clear giveaway :)

[@jonathanbender7347]

do you have air conditioning in your place?

[@Gwhisky]

Lol yes.

[@jonathanbender7347]

@@Gwhisky thats cool

[@Gwhisky]

@@jonathanbender7347 😂😂😂

[@welshtoro3256]

Good list Geoff. We've discussed Glenlivet before and we definitely song from the same song sheet. Those Signatories are very good but the price continues to creep up. I once had a fantastic old Fino expression from them which was quite different from the Oloroso. I've been meaning to give that Royal Brackla a go for a while too. I've got a few suggestions you might like. Compass Box Spaniard: It's 43% and aged mainly in ex-wine casks but has a lovely sherry profile. Next up is the Thompson Bros (recently reviewed in Roy's recycling) 6 year blended whisky: It's not coloured or chill-filtered and bottled at 46%. You can pick it up for under £40 and it's great for the money. Ok, Douglas Laing's Cauldrons Sherry Cask bottled at 50%. It's Campbelltown and sherry. What are you waiting for? You mentioned an independent so I will to and this is a shout out to all independent bottlers who sometimes really find a good cask combination. James Eadie 10 year old Glen Moray: It's an Oloroso finish but a clean as a whistle sherry style I like. Aberlour more than GlenAllachie. Not many of these about but they are still out there and good value for what you get. Cheers.WT

[@Gwhisky]

Good suggestions, WT. I've had The Spaniard, which I thought was decent, but I preferred the Spice Tree by some measure. The Thompson Bros. is another one I've looked at, and that one I thought was really solid bang-for-buck sherry. Fully craft presented with a slightly dirty, rich sherry. Really good. I haven't had that Gauldrons release or the Eadie Moray release. They're now officially on my radar. I'll be on the lookout. Cheers! 🥃

[@jwalbrig]

Not likely to see most of these around me. Mid-west USA

[@Gwhisky]

Ah damn. Yeah I've heard the Midwest has pretty slim pickings... 🥃

[@davidbroughall3782]

I find these videos frustrating because almost none of what you discuss is available in my market.

[@Gwhisky]

Understandable. I'm lucky to be in a market that allows me access to a lot of whiskies, but sadly that's not the case for a lot of people. 🥃

[@nzmarco]

I love sherry bombs but don't enjoy sherry on its own. I'm weird.

[@furuyashinichi3211]

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[@Gwhisky]

Sorry. It was intended as a pop culture reference. Apologies if it's insensitive.😬

[@revolvermaster4939]

I’m tired of sherry bombs, sherry ruined one of my favorites

[@Ralle_0815]

Signatory Edradour is not really an IB since Signatory is the owner of edradour distillery…🫣🤤

[@Gwhisky]

True.

[@GlenLossie]

And what happens if Signatory takes the barrels of Edradour whisky and ages it in a separate location along with all their other distillery barrels? @@Gwhisky