My Top 5 CASK STRENGTH Sherry Bomb Whiskies

[@stuffforwork]

I enjoy AA but the Kavalan is in another world.

[@MaltActivist]

It truly is!

[@davidowen2834]

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 .

[@MaltActivist]

David, my man! Good to have you hear bud.

[@Rohit_M]

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.

[@MaltActivist]

Hey whats up Rohit, my man! Yeah that color on the Glengoyne and Solist is CRAZY !!!

[@Rohit_M]

@@MaltActivist All good bro! I see you chillin and droppin boogers in some awesome drams!

[@MaltActivist]

@@Rohit_M Hey man! We all need the protein!

[@davidcraig8367]

Great to see you back. Keep bringing it!

[@MaltActivist]

More to come!

[@billmonteith1161]

Great list and I love the AA's. Enjoyed batch 64 very much. Glad you are back and sorry for your loss.

[@MaltActivist]

Thank you Bill !

[@JosephC9]

I recently visited the Kavalan distillery. Solist bottles for 100usd each, heh heh. I had to stock up.

[@sergiomontesdeoca5955]

Subscribed ! great video, was exactly looking for this, Sherry Cask Strength, my best Bunnahabain CS 12

[@peterwhite507]

I think Glenallachie 10 CS has now surpassed A'Bunadh and GF 105, unless their muli-cask aging has disqulified them. IMO

[@MaltActivist]

hmmmm good call -- ok lemme find it and review it. Thanks Peter!

[@eaopanama]

I agree 100 %. I have batch 5 and 6 and they're delicious!!

[@duncs3850]

Great shout

[@egon6191]

Glenallachie 10 CS is too sweet.

[@WhoeverNevermind]

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!

[@djbeacon1942]

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.

[@MaltActivist]

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.

[@ricardodelorenzo3954]

Big fan of Aberlour A'bunadh, I have batch 69 😉

[@MaltActivist]

nice

[@joshreis8672]

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]

There's always a silver lining - in this case a broken cork !

[@jackthepickledhound]

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.

[@MaltActivist]

Almost impossible to buy Solists now without breaking the bank. I'm happy with what I've got.

[@jackthepickledhound]

@@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!

[@travisfaircloth]

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!

[@MaltActivist]

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.

[@duncs3850]

Yes! Love the Edradour but I think the Signatory bottlings (of their own whisky!) are the best

[@vin17b]

Just got 2 AA batch 60 & 57 ..... and have Paul John Oloroso . Waiting to get others too ...

[@MaltActivist]

get em quick!!

[@keithspicer9374]

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

[@MaltActivist]

AA is a great name! Thanks for the sub

[@ironmantran]

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 ???

[@MaltActivist]

hmmmmmm interesting about the Tamdhu Batch Strength --- Maybe I'll have another crack at it

[@watcheronthewall2172]

Do you own a bar or is that just your personal collection?

[@MaltActivist]

That's all mine, sir. All mine!

[@justincase5124]

CGI background....... Like NASA🤫

[@jeffreykasel3387]

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. 🙄

[@MaltActivist]

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.

[@jeffreykasel3387]

@@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??

[@pablov9212]

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.

[@MaltActivist]

I am definitely getting my hands on the Glendronach CS #10 for you. Thank you for the support!

[@binray6457]

Edradour should make the list。

[@MaltActivist]

I did think about that -

[@duncs3850]

100%

[@pmckeown38]

Good energy, better malts 😀

[@MaltActivist]

Cheers

[@duncs3850]

Looking forward to my grandchildren being able to purchase a malt activist glass…… 🤣🤣

[@MaltActivist]

haha man! The logistics are so tough. Still trying to figure out a way!

[@ravirajaka]

Peat over Sherry now repeat.

[@MaltActivist]

exactly!

[@marcusjones1423]

Not sure if 100% sherry have enjoyed TAMDHU Batch Strength ….

[@MaltActivist]

Great whisky ! I really like it.

[@aframs-cctaf-rams-cct6424]

Should have removed the aberlour in favor of Edradour Ibisco natural strength

[@MaltActivist]

hmmmmm interesting.....

[@duncs3850]

Unfortunately the best of Kavalan is fast becoming collector and flipper fodder, even the young indie bottlings like the smws are getting v expensive

[@MaltActivist]

I agree 100% brother

[@duncs3850]

No one should scoff at any of the teapot drams- only their prices…

[@MaltActivist]

haha

[@DileepB]

You should get rid of the background music.

[@MaltActivist]

Really? Won't it become too dry? Or should I try and change it to something else?

[@DileepB]

@@MaltActivist Would be much better without it. IMHO!

[@MaltActivist]

@@DileepB It's not a legibility issue though, right?

[@DileepB]

@@MaltActivist very distracting.

[@javierj.echavarri4970]

I like it - It is not loud enough to be distracting - at least for me Just my 2 cents