Excellent video with an excellent line up,💪👍. The 105 for me is still the best value whisky in this category. Good to see you back .
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
David, my man! Good to have you hear bud.
@Rohit_M2 жыл бұрын
That's a solid review of the CS lineup. A couple of batches of A'bunadh I have tried were/are pretty good and so is GF 105. Yet to get my hands on and try GD, GG and ofcourse to top that list the Solist Sherry CS. Geoff over at GWhisky in Taiwan recently did a full lineup of Solist reviews and as you have stated, Sherry CS sounds awesome! That is some serious natural color in Glengoyne and Solist.
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
Hey whats up Rohit, my man! Yeah that color on the Glengoyne and Solist is CRAZY !!!
@Rohit_M2 жыл бұрын
@@MaltActivist All good bro! I see you chillin and droppin boogers in some awesome drams!
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
@@Rohit_M Hey man! We all need the protein!
@davidcraig8367 Жыл бұрын
Great to see you back. Keep bringing it!
@MaltActivist Жыл бұрын
More to come!
@billmonteith11612 жыл бұрын
Great list and I love the AA's. Enjoyed batch 64 very much. Glad you are back and sorry for your loss.
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bill !
@JosephC96 ай бұрын
I recently visited the Kavalan distillery. Solist bottles for 100usd each, heh heh. I had to stock up.
@sergiomontesdeoca5955 Жыл бұрын
Subscribed ! great video, was exactly looking for this, Sherry Cask Strength, my best Bunnahabain CS 12
@peterwhite5072 жыл бұрын
I think Glenallachie 10 CS has now surpassed A'Bunadh and GF 105, unless their muli-cask aging has disqulified them. IMO
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
hmmmm good call -- ok lemme find it and review it. Thanks Peter!
@eaopanama2 жыл бұрын
I agree 100 %. I have batch 5 and 6 and they're delicious!!
@duncs38502 жыл бұрын
Great shout
@egon6191 Жыл бұрын
Glenallachie 10 CS is too sweet.
@WhoeverNevermind7 ай бұрын
I would suggest trying Old Perth CS. Despite being a blended malt, I was very surprised by its quality, way better than Glen Farclas 105 and almost as good as Abelour Abunadh. It is an amazing whisky... and very cheap!
@djbeacon19422 жыл бұрын
Just subbed. Great list. In the States and dream about the GG Tea Pot Dram. But do have their CS Batch 006. Very, very nice with some walnut notes to go with those dates, figs & raisins and oak. Also enjoy the 2017 Macallan Classic Cut.
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks DJ - appreciate the sub. I'm also a fan of the GG CS series. But I think there's something extra you find with the GG Teapot.
@ricardodelorenzo39542 жыл бұрын
Big fan of Aberlour A'bunadh, I have batch 69 😉
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
nice
@joshreis8672 Жыл бұрын
Broke the seal on an Aberlour 18 year last night and had the cork break when I opened it for the first time. I think I was able to fix it. If not, I guess I know what I'll be drinking the entire Christmas weekend. :)
@MaltActivist Жыл бұрын
There's always a silver lining - in this case a broken cork !
@jackthepickledhound2 жыл бұрын
My 105 has got to be bourbon matured. It looks like an Ardbeg. I need to dilute it with GF12 as I dilute the Glengoyne batch 8. Very hot babies. It's amazing how these NAS are priced under $100, more than a 12 year old and less than a 15. I just paid $200 for a Kavalan Single cask. It's not a Soloist but the price is half, I see Soloist for 4-500. Haven't opened it yet but I'd be surprised if it's much different. I'd be more surprised if I ever try a Soloist to know for myself.
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
Almost impossible to buy Solists now without breaking the bank. I'm happy with what I've got.
@jackthepickledhound2 жыл бұрын
@@MaltActivist yeah...it's dark as hell. 57.9% and comes in a stupid $10.00 leather case with a brass latch. Just doesn't say Soloist. And no distilling date. The kavalan "range" is not so obvious like scotch so I just went for it. I was swayed by Mike and Dustin getting all hot and bothered by their Soloist last month. Damn Whiskytube!
@travisfaircloth2 жыл бұрын
Subscribed! Great list you have there but I would have added the recent Edradour 12yr CS Ibisco bottlings in there for sure. Edradour is probably the best in the sherry game right now imo. Cheers sir!
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
I thought long and hard about adding the Edradour to the list ! Now I feel I should have. Thanks for the sub Travis. You won't regret it.
@duncs38502 жыл бұрын
Yes! Love the Edradour but I think the Signatory bottlings (of their own whisky!) are the best
@vin17b2 жыл бұрын
Just got 2 AA batch 60 & 57 ..... and have Paul John Oloroso . Waiting to get others too ...
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
get em quick!!
@keithspicer93742 жыл бұрын
Newbie to your channel Liked & Subscribed Sherry bomb fan big time Abelour A'Bunadh is my vote AA could be it's nickname Won't go there though Cheers from CT USA
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
AA is a great name! Thanks for the sub
@ironmantran2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video ! . . . many now have put Kavalan head of others . . . 105 ahead of Abunadh is right, the last 5 batches of Abu are not potent . . . I wonder WHERE Tamdhu Batch strength may fit in this ???
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
hmmmmmm interesting about the Tamdhu Batch Strength --- Maybe I'll have another crack at it
@watcheronthewall21722 жыл бұрын
Do you own a bar or is that just your personal collection?
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
That's all mine, sir. All mine!
@justincase5124 Жыл бұрын
CGI background....... Like NASA🤫
@jeffreykasel33872 жыл бұрын
It's crazy just how dark and almost black some sherried whiskies are! I guess it has to do with how the barrel was treated before filling and how much sherry was extracted from the wood while maturing. I would love to know more about the science "black magic" behind preparing the barrels for filling. I could be wrong, but I think Ralfy has a video about this? P.S. - I just found a bottle of Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask Strength for $200. Apparently they're going for $300 here in the states. 🙄
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
Definitely massive charring and a super potent sherry cask. On top of that extremely high maturation temperatures. No wonder the liquid looks like coffee! Will check out Ralfy's video re the same.
@jeffreykasel33872 жыл бұрын
@@MaltActivist I've never been to Taiwan, but I can only imagine the humidity. Those casks at Kavalan probably get no rest...lol. However I have a few Scotch whiskies that are almost black in color too. Ralphy mentioned in that video if you empty a cask during warm temperatures, like summer. Then more of the content is still in the wood. So maybe those extreme 1st fill sherry casks were emptied of their sherry in the summertime??
@pablov92122 жыл бұрын
My wife and I started out enjoying bourbon and American whiskeys, but have trended to scotch as the quality seems to be falling in the former while increasing in price. We have figured out that we particularly love Oloroso casks and appreciate the content! Without a decent nearby Scotch selection in bars, exploring can be cost prohibitive. We are also looking forward to your review of the GlenDronach CS batch 10. The GlenDronach revival was the first to really get our attention with its faint black cardamom, and will be good to know if it's worth the trouble of getting to the States.
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
I am definitely getting my hands on the Glendronach CS #10 for you. Thank you for the support!
@binray64572 жыл бұрын
Edradour should make the list。
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
I did think about that -
@duncs38502 жыл бұрын
100%
@pmckeown382 жыл бұрын
Good energy, better malts 😀
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
Cheers
@duncs38502 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to my grandchildren being able to purchase a malt activist glass…… 🤣🤣
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
haha man! The logistics are so tough. Still trying to figure out a way!
@ravirajaka2 жыл бұрын
Peat over Sherry now repeat.
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
exactly!
@marcusjones14232 жыл бұрын
Not sure if 100% sherry have enjoyed TAMDHU Batch Strength ….
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
Great whisky ! I really like it.
@aframs-cctaf-rams-cct64242 жыл бұрын
Should have removed the aberlour in favor of Edradour Ibisco natural strength
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
hmmmmm interesting.....
@duncs38502 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately the best of Kavalan is fast becoming collector and flipper fodder, even the young indie bottlings like the smws are getting v expensive
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
I agree 100% brother
@duncs38502 жыл бұрын
No one should scoff at any of the teapot drams- only their prices…
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
haha
@DileepB2 жыл бұрын
You should get rid of the background music.
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
Really? Won't it become too dry? Or should I try and change it to something else?
@DileepB2 жыл бұрын
@@MaltActivist Would be much better without it. IMHO!
@MaltActivist2 жыл бұрын
@@DileepB It's not a legibility issue though, right?
@DileepB2 жыл бұрын
@@MaltActivist very distracting.
@javierj.echavarri49702 жыл бұрын
I like it - It is not loud enough to be distracting - at least for me Just my 2 cents