In a word... wow. | Roseisle 12 REVIEW

[@WhiskyCanuck]

Tried it at a festival last year & thought it was really good & bought a bottle, even though I thought it was a bit expensive ($180CAD). Then I saw that the SAQ has both stocked a lot of it, but now they also have it on sale ($144CAD) and it's been discounted for quite a while now. So of course I bought a second bottle. For those who don't know, Roseisle has been producing whisky for a while now but have been 100% used for Diageo's blends until this one. Apparently it's a huge distillery & putting out a whole lot of spirit.

[@WhiskyLock]

Great review Geoff. Your notes sound like what I remember. Lovely distillate driven malt with some pleasant edges. I'd love to get more from Roseisle with details about the variables used. It could be very educational for us. Considering the purpose of Roseisle I wouldn't be surprised if these Special Releases are all we see though. We can hope!

[@Gwhisky]

Yeah it seems like the "Death Star" will mostly be making blend filler. Shame. One of the most exciting new whisky brands for me (in terms of profile). Very curious to try the 2024 release. Cheers Shane! 🥃

[@peterruffolo700]

Earlier this year I tried the Roseisle 12 in a flight along with the Oban and Talisker SR's. I really enjoyed it even though it got buried by the peatiness of the Oban and Talisker. Here in Montreal it was released at $180 CAD, but maybe a month or so ago it dropped to $136 along with the Talisker SR 2023. At that price, in our market, it's a buy for me. Keep the great content coming Geoff!

[@lesterlau]

Wow - love this dram! Really a strong first release from this distillery. Will definitely be picking up the next edition that's coming soon!

[@pepebruno1672]

Passing on it at $168.99

[@alexhawkins2344]

This is the only one from last year's line I bought and no regrets loved it.

[@kirbycalgary2844]

Thanks for the review Jeff I bought this bottle the only one in the series, but I heard good things about it already. Just haven’t opened it yet.

[@kirbycalgary2844]

I paid around 140 Canadian

[@GOTAisMe]

Love the review because I feel exactly the same way. I was blown away by this one. Despite the high price I bought a second bottle. It is a special release and I have no idea if they will come out with another Roseisle offering. I so so hope they do.

[@ramanb]

Hey Geoff, fellow Diageo Hypocrite here, although my dollars are only spent on the Lagavulin and Talisker special editions, but I may take your advice and look at the Oban also. I'm so glad you reviewed the Roseisle 12 as I was curious about it and it's now added to by "Buy" List. I can get it for $145.99AUD online, which is not expensive by comparison to the other special releases. Slainte.

[@damo4971]

Nearly summer in Australia and really heating up here, 35 degrees celsius tomorrow. It is on sale here for $119 going to pick up a bottle tomorrow as I have nothing like this in my collection. Great review, fantastic channel, big thanks for your content from down under!

[@Gwhisky]

Cheers man. Really hope you enjoy it! 🥃

[@damo4971]

@@Gwhisky really impressed thanks for the recommendation!

[@Gwhisky]

@@damo4971 Awesome! 🥃👍

[@masterdad-zf9po]

I’ve heard great things about this from - hold your criticism - other critics. I bought one for one of my boys as a “congrats on your first full-time job as an adult” present, and he and some friends finished it off over the last few months with rave reviews. I’ve got one in my cabinet, not yet opened (maybe next summer if it’s a summer-time dram), and if they go on sale in Ontario this Fall ($178 cdn), I’ll buy a back up or two. Tx for the review

[@KnickKiller]

Sounds delicious.

[@joonjoon819]

Strong start for a new distillery. I guess Diageo being a massive multinational corporation actually helped the product in this case. Upcoming SR24 is almost identical in terms of specs which sounds good, but gotta wait quite a while until those exorbitant prices settle down a bit.

[@lightplays2181]

Hi megobaro )) Nice whisky , i try 21 september in whisky festival Tbilisi. Cheers !

[@YoungShag]

The way you talk about green fruit and being crispy makes me think of Glenlivet 12. It made me laugh when you called it a good summer sipper because that kinda sealed the comparison for me.

[@laurentsteck6086]

Ok, you sold me this bottle! I'm sure it's good, can't wait on getting my hands on it (normally in 2 days, i just ordered it)! Cheers

[@laurentsteck6086]

So really happy that I could try it out! Thanks for the recommendation! It's really worth it (even with the high price tag 😢). Really a great whisky! Cheers

[@andrewbutler7681]

I was glad they released a 200ml version: worse price per ml, but less overall outlay. I do like it, but wouldn't want 700ml.

[@athanasiostriantafyllakis7961]

The Roseisle 12 and Clynelish 10 were my favourite drams from the Diageo Special Releases 2023. Please review the Clynelish one!

[@TheReal_DeanD]

😂😂 Fingerish!! Oh well. I missed out on the one case that got into my area. I saw it online a couple of months ago but it was $155 before tax. I just couldn’t gamble on it and it is all gone. Maybe next year’s will be good and more available

[@ps3inquisition441]

Nice. I’ve tried this one, it was great! Recommended if the price doesn’t scare you away.

[@MaltDaddy]

Vics Vapor Rub is addictive!

[@NeilImmortal]

So can we just call you a Diageo Fanboy now? 😂

[@christinecamley]

😂Hey I admit I’m a Diageo fan girl as they carry some of my fave single malt scotch expressions!!🎉

[@Gwhisky]

😏

[@christinecamley]

@@Gwhisky

[@numanuma20]

I guess because I like Dickel, I’m a Diageo fan boy.

[@WhiskyWolf514]

I think it's worth sharing - went to Amazon Germany to check it out , saw it for 35 euro/bottle. Almost pulled the trigger as I was watching the video ....but then I realized it's for a 200ml bottle lol😂 So nope. Maybe in a bar sometime hehe Anyways my sweet spot for whisky is between 43-50% ABV. Though there are exceptions of course. Still, great review and exciting stuff Geoff! Thank you and have a great week Cheers 🥃🥃🎩

[@astroboy3507]

If it's not peaty I'm all for it!!! 😊 P.s fingery 😅

[@wouterblom7569]

Hey Geoff, Mr. Diageo. I agree with most of what you said in this review. Good calls. Interesting how the best whisky in Diageo’s SR2023 line-up is also the cheapest. Yet not inexpensive ;-)

[@cato451]

Typhoon Krathon coming. Stay safe Geoff!!

[@Watchman999]

I just did a tasting of the full 2023 lineup. This came in second for me. Clynelish 10 was the winner. Both are overpriced and should be half what they are charging. That would change my opinion completely. And Roseisle is a monster distillery and I’m sure there will be lots more where that came from.

[@Gwhisky]

The Clynelish is one I need to try. The price, though. 😬

[@Watchman999]

@@Gwhisky Yeah, Narcissism takes many forms. Overpriced bottles of whisky with kites on the tin is one of them.

[@kevinmrn]

Praise the death star

[@Darth-Vater]

Yes! That's the spirit!

[@SimonneNZ]

I've never bought a Diageo special release due to the price. This one is about $174 NZD here, equivalent to approx. $110 USD, which is more than what I am willing to spend. Some of the SRs from as far back as 2020 are still available here. Cheers!

[@garynapolitano1270]

Ouch! $150.00 in Massachusetts. Looks really interesting, as a Gift.

[@ironmantran]

Wad up Boss G., ! RI-12 is being re-released for 2024 part of Special, so I wait for the 2023-sale (-30% off/on offer).

[@-xirx-]

Please could you help me, where would I be able to find the 2023 reduced prices? Diagio's website? Or any online large whisky retailers? Many thanks, because I'm very interested, but cannot really afford the price we have int he U.K. for it.

[@dram_kruzhok]

Giving the benefit of the doubt about E150 and chill-filtering to Diageo? Of course it's colored and chill-filtered. Just look at the color of the whole series. If Diageo ever joins the XXI century, it'll probably act like it pioneered NCF and natural cask-imparted color :)

[@adaskog]

My top daily summer dram of last year was the Compass box, this year the Glencadam, so I have no choise but to try this one.. however price in Poland isn't encouraging

[@Koby616]

Lovely design. I wish I could try it, but it's out of my budget

[@timloucks4325]

It’s pretty good. I found it at Costco for $89.97. That’s decent for a 12 yr cask strength Diageo product. It’s a pass at its original asking price though. Now I wish I’d picked up a backup at Costco when I had the chance. Sigh.

[@GregoryKodolanyiRitter]

£135 as of today in the UK. Hahaha, thanks, but no thanks.

[@smcanadayeg3785]

$135 in Canada now; so about 75 pound sterling. Still a little expensive for a 12 year (yeas i know its CS)>

[@debookel]

I’ve had my Special Release Tasting at Whiskyplaza in Hamburg, Germany. That was a stunning eve. Bought my bottle for 108€ in Germany in March 2024. For me in Release 2023 there were only Oban and Talisker better ones.

[@demitech]

I was able to grab this for $124.50 CAD on discount :) excited to crack it

[@Gwhisky]

Good price! 🥃

[@cdnmember]

$177.75 in Ontario and yes they have it in stock🥃

[@WhiskyCanuck]

In Quebec it came in at $180... but for a few weeks now it's been on sale for $144! Plenty in stock too. Took advantage to get a backup bottle.

[@peterwhite507]

Found one at $127 Vaughn a month or so back, They had a few but the discount was all over facebook so they did not last. With over 700 bottles still on the shelf, they will end up on clearance sooner than later if not just to make room for the Christmas crap,

[@stevelandwonder4760]

Still £120 in the UK. They can jump in the sea.

[@teunvanderlinden1740]

Do I spot a bottle of Cointreau? Next for review as a malternative?

[@robbor]

Thanks for this! Quick question, do you keep track of all your ratings and if so, would it be too much to ask to share it with us?

[@murgh]

You make me want it. You really make me think it is something I would love.. But, here, at the £120 mark, I ought to be strong and resist. Certainly I must somehow try it first..

[@kirbycalgary2844]

So I was just at Costco and the Roseisle was $98 Canadian so I took the last one I might open it tonight

[@Gwhisky]

Damn that's a better deal than I paid! I didn't know good whisky prices happened in Canada! 🥃

[@kirbycalgary2844]

@@Gwhisky only one bottle left

[@kirbycalgary2844]

@@Gwhisky only in Calgary or I should say Alberta

[@kirbycalgary2844]

@@Gwhisky I opened it last night very tasty. Enjoyed it quite a bit.

[@andremelandray7102]

Again , 179$ here in canada , outrageous

[@alexjacobson08]

Love your videos! Need some advice unrelated to this video. I'm not new to whiskey but fairly rookie to scotch specifically. Bourbon and rye is where I hang my hat but recently really getting into single malt. I made a bet and lost and owe a friend a bottle of scotch. His favorite is Lagavulin Offerman charred oak but he's even more new to scotch than me (I was shocked that a peated Scotch was his favorite). What bottle would you recommend? I'm thinking port Charlotte 10yr but curious of other ideas. Thanks again and keep the awesome content coming.

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks for the kind words, Alex. Glad you enjoy the videos! With regards to your question, I think Port Charlotte 10 is a great alternative. He might also enjoy the recent Ardnahoe 5 year release. Cheers! 🥃

[@xxacidmv]

*sigh* I saw that a month ago but passed it up. I decided I would pick it up yesterday, and it is now gone from my local shop.

[@Gwhisky]

Ah tragic. 😢

[@dram_kruzhok]

I've seen prior special releases discounted deeply and still wasn't tempted. Not at those prices.

[@TheReal_DeanD]

How much were they discounted? At my local stores none have been discounted yet. I’m hoping for a 30% discount because last years and this years have not been selling. They’re just too expensive

[@dram_kruzhok]

@@TheReal_DeanD I've seen 40% off on the various special releases, like game of thrones, etc. the usual overpriced stuff. I don't pay attention enough to tell which specific ones. I wouldn't mind trying an unusual lag, mortlach, or others at the right price, but those were still not worth the money in my estimation. By contrast I've picked up their classic malts 3-pack 200ml bottles at liquidation price and it was a bargain. Also picked up distillery edition talisker of various years at roughly the price of the 10. Even scored Talisker 18 at discount, but years ago. My approach is to ask what better malts could I get instead of an over hyped bottle? Usually you can get multiples.

[@chentim1751]

Not a fan of Diageo SR series, and this one is too pricey for a 12 yrs bottle. May try it in a bar, thanks for the review.

[@anthonysillett6678]

Can get it for £120 in the UK still to pricey for me !

[@Bmo_Grimmy]

Which is better compared to glen grant 15? I'm worried because it's expensive in Korea

[@jackthepickledhound]

Ralfy did a glen grant 15 review. Check that out

[@Bmo_Grimmy]

@@jackthepickledhound ok thx a lot mate have a nice day :D

[@SaltyCuban]

The first release is no longer available. The second release is £125. Not counting delivery. I’ll pass. Sounds interesting though.

[@vimalrajkappil]

Not available in India as of Now

[@countbasie20]

wtf is happening in the background with that compass box bottle? seems very glitchy haha

[@whiskamyaway]

Sorry to burst your bubble but this year’s Special Releases are already available and 2024 Roseisle is pretty much the same as 2023’s

[@peterwhite507]

Found this on clearance at an LCBO in Ontario for $127 cad or around $94 US. Very solid dram.

[@enotrilogy]

2nd bottling

[@lovebedi]

91 ? 12 year ?

[@88johnbarnes]

Is it worth £135?

[@erikje7352]

now i am going to save it till my pension kicks in [ about 14 years to go ]

[@mormorgranat]

Wow, this was overhyped for sure. Just got to try it. Tastes like a less complex, less salty Oban, and with unripe pear instead of ripe fruits/starfruit. Still decent, but not over 86 for me

[@Gwhisky]

Interesting. I find it more complex than Oban. Thoroughly enjoy the gentle spices, florals, etc. 🥃

[@mormorgranat]

@@Gwhisky Ok, will see how it develops through the bottle, but for the first try I could hardly get anything besides that one-note strong unripe pear. Should never judge after just one try of course, but was a bit disappointed. Heard a lot of good reviews

[@Gwhisky]

@@mormorgranat I wasn't super impressed with my first pour either. Hopefully it grows on you with time like it did for me. Fingers crossed! 🤞

[@damienbuxton7894]

I say f*** Diageo but also yeah I will still buy Diageo products so... yeah I'm confused too 😂

[@MarcelB74]

i tasted this together with the clynelish 10 and both are nothing special,..... the price is ridiculous high for this quality... Ok, i live in holland and have acces to lots of independent bottelers which are always are unchillfiltered and natural colour

[@rellorellin7544]

No way in hell is this worth $150!. Let this crap sit on the shelves until they reduced the price.

[@Gwhisky]

It's recently been reduced to under $100 here. Agree $150 is pushing it.