ralfy review 1029 - Glenturret 15yo @53%vol: (2022 Edition)

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[@sandrofazzolari8833]

Dear Ralfy, We love your unscripted, honesty. Well done! 👍 kindest regards, Sandro

[@Slaughter0tter]

"We had 29,000 rats in our distillery." Seems like a weird marketing pitch.

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

They must have been like “ok that’s it I’m not gonna count all the way to 30.000 just for the OCD of it, 29.000 will have to suffice for marketing, nearly there is more fun anyway”

[@user-tv3vz6kz8v]

I have the excellent 2023 Release 10 year old peated Glenturret (48.4% ABV / $85.00). In the USA it does state on the back of the box (better if it were on the bottle) that it is natural colour and non-chill filtered. In a very short period of time the new owners have transformed this whisky.

[@iancrombie8862]

Alcohol is an emotional experience..i always cry when i run out!🥃😭

[@Bansidhe]

Towser the cat is quite the throwback😁 Had a poster of it when I was a bairn in the mid 90s after visiting the distillery. Nice to see they're still milking that one. Some things never change🙄

[@albertmiller3082]

Great review Ralfy. Thanks for the Malt Mention callout! 👍🏻

[@timoleinonen6819]

High standard delivery and contents, well done once again, thanks Ralfy!

[@markwhyte]

A pleasure to listen to you, as always.

[@PierreMoisan-vf2ze]

You know your subject Ralfy no need to tell us …..,.you are a reference We can feel the unfiltered sincerity and added to this your stories keep our interest alive. Keep on your good work. Cheers to you 🥃

[@christinecamley]

Superb review Ralfy!

[@russellfrench2811]

I have a Good Spirits Company bottling of Glenturret Ruadh Maor 9 year old. It is by far one of the strongest I have tasted, but an excellent and massively varied flavour profile.

[@ziadramadan9416]

Can you please get back to the Glencairn glass? There seems to be a trend for fancy copitas. Nothing beats the good old £6 Glencairn glass.

[@whompbiscuits8930]

I too am curious as to why the sudden departure from Glencairns. Not that there's anything necessarily wrong with the copita but still.

[@ziadramadan9416]

@@whompbiscuits8930 I have all kinds of glassware and I always go to the typical old Glencairn. I received Crystal fancy glencairn glasses, I never use them. I always go to the regular £6 glass

[@brukuns]

I may be dead wrong here but that looks like a very simple ISO Wine tasting glass... it's not even crystal. A Copita isn't that tall. Or maybe is a fancier version of an ISO tasting glass.

[@ziadramadan9416]

@@brukuns I don’t care really if its fancy or not. I am just remarking on the new trend of dropping Glencairn glasses for wine glasses or copitas. No idea what is up with that. Anyway to each his own

[@matthewbarnable9940]

With Ralfy there’s likely a hidden esoteric meaning to his actions. I suspect he’s switched to copita as a silent statement or protest that only he knows and we are left to guess. Is it a thumbing of the nose to the Scotch Whisky Association who endorse the GC, and Ralfy has been critical of? We will never know…..or will we?

[@ytbenny1964]

I really appreciated you sharing your distillery visit experience even though it was a negative one. You addressed it very calmly and professionally. I think we’re all guilty of giving a tainted tasting note based on our experiences. It’s human nature but at least you were transparent and honest about it. Thanks Ralfy

[@tomlivesay8407]

Thank you for your videos, sir. They are much appreciated from here in northeastern Tennessee in the USA, just across the state line from Kentucky bourbon country.

[@IzzosPlace]

I’m new to the malted world. Loving the reviews. Thanks!!

[@hongji18]

Agreed with the glenturret price hike in the usa; noting 12 yr old 2023 edition is pushing over $100 in some retailers. Its insane for a 12 yr old. Don't understand it.

[@standrewpics]

That whisky glass looks much more breakable than a Glen cairn glass . My favourite is the small glass I get on a distillery tour . Less un breakable. Plus it means I drink less! The Glen turret was the famous grouse experience distillery not so many years ago, as you mentioned. The large copper grouse they had at the distillery is now by the main gate at Drumchapel Edrington bottling plant . Near where I live . Great video Ralfy . Glen turret whisky is too expensive for me. They have priced me out of being a customer.

[@user-iw4ej2is8y]

Ralfy, the distractions are great, too! Thanks.

[@MarcelB74]

the chillfiltered ancnoc 12 at 40% gets an 83, and this one an 82???? yes you are affected by your visit 19 years ago

[@bennyfriis601]

Or maybe, he actually just thinks that the anCnoc 12 yo is better than this one? Could be an option too imho. I have non-chill filtered bottles in my collection that I like less than e.g. Glenmorangie 10 yo and Glenfiddich 12 yo.

[@yusufsayed1583]

Good Evening 😊 Awesome Review👌🏽 Thanks for sharing 👏🏼 Have a wonderful day 👍🏼 Greetings 🤝🏽 From South Africa 🇿🇦

[@nickolaymiltenov]

Your glass has grown, comrade Ralfy....🤔 And some viewers immediately saw a mysterious conspiracy in this fact 😂😂😂

[@mamuka1977]

I love Glenturret 12(usually about $75) I have not seen this one yet, so keep my eyes open. Thank you as usual!

[@OnceUponADoctor]

I tried my first GlenTurret in Japan. Bought the 10 peat smoked!

[@martindouwe6099]

Been there in 2018, Famous Grouse was gone. The tour was fantastic and so was the handfilled Toiseachadh Ur.

[@ssd1874]

Interesting the 12 glen turret I purchased was possibly the worst single malt I have tried several friends agree bad bottling maybe enjoining an Australia independent rum you recommended starting poor ow. Very good goes to show palate time is so important thank goodness you stead me in both directions part of the journey much appreciated thank goodness

[@vincevirtua]

That sounds like a bad bottle or a mislabelling (lol). The 2022 12 year old was up there in my top 3 I tried last year, and I tried a lot.

[@SteveSinclair1]

The distillery pricing and the shop is geared around catering for the rich American tourists now, pricing is set high. It has a Michelin star restaurant on site, the bar and café area area are expensively decorated like a 5 star hotel, with whisky tasting sessions for the rich tourists.

[@whompbiscuits8930]

Have to admit I'm a fan of the old 1930s Art Deco, although the Art Deco from 1970s-80s Miami is very special too.

[@stevengallery5561]

I can assure you Ralfy, the distillery experience is far more rewarding than your disappointment back in 2005. I was there only a couple of weeks ago for the basic tour and dram, which is only £18 with 10% off any bottle purchases. Lovely small distillery with well informed staff, no famous Grouse, it was all about Glenturret but they still tell the story of the record breaking mouser! If your budget stretches to a two star Michelin dinner, then that's also an option in their restaurant... 🥃👍

[@Nob667]

I hope that one day we will have Rum "youtuber" with knowledge and wisdom like you....

[@bobsander4589]

Its a great distillery to visit nowadays since the new ownership and investment. Slightly premiumised so shop carefully. Generous free tastings and excellent staff.

[@gareth630]

Haha, back in the mid 80's was buying this stuff via mail order after 1st wife parents gifted me a bottle of the 12 yr old. To be fair I spent a bob or two with them going between the 12 and 15. Not had any of the new stuff yet, maybe one day 🙂

[@WheelHouse1of1]

This is in my Top 3 all time favorites. Can't wait for 2024 edition. 2023 edition is good more red fruits n dark but not complex n balanced as 2022.

[@Starkalicious07]

Tried this in the distillery in 2022. Wasn't arsed.

[@jasonbennett2209]

The triple wood is really good

[@Eunegin23]

Always wanted but never bought it then because I always found great alternatives for way less money.

[@ardatarcan4521]

Hi Ralfy, sorry if you mentioned it before and I missed it. Any specific reason you switched to a stemmed nosing glass from a glencairn?

[@duncs3850]

He’s just ringing the changes for a bit

[@duncs3850]

Was the bunna12cs too good, will we sip it dip in quality?

[@Norris_84]

Definitely sounds an interesting dram. I've still not tried Glenturret yet, its on my list but got to admit that over £100 for a 15 year is a bit rediculous.

[@johnnyxmusic]

Flannel! ❤❤❤

[@lukashavel7690]

The price to performance ratio is getting so bad, that my scotch hobby is slowly going Dodo.

[@farshadp6114]

Greeting Mr Ralfy, and thank you for another informative video. But why an expensive one again ? I have spent $600 on whisky this month only and have to eat bakes bean for the next 3 months 😂😂

[@seanzealony9499]

Do you still have the motorbike Ralfy? Busy time on the Bothy Island at moment no doubt. Prices for drams are crazy nowadays in pubs. I paid €13.50 for a single yellow spot last year in Galway. Then purchased a nice cheap bottle of yellow from duty free in Dublin. So I’m off again soon and will look for GlenTurret in duty free 👍🏻

[@bblair2627]

Its a whisky i would say i am very familiar with by name but one I have never met!

[@Owyn1993]

Would you rather have the glenturret 15 or glenallachie 15 ?

[@umami0247]

I've never seen this brand and depending on price I could get one if I see it.

[@johnnyxmusic]

Could’ve been an 84 or an 86… With a proper integrity statement.

[@MarcelB74]

it is just as good as the springbank 15

[@borislavaleksiev2399]

I wonder, more than 2 years without a glenallachie review? Pls Ralfy we need your opinion on this 5 y. o. peated drams.

[@erikje7352]

hello people i got the 7YO a couple of months ago and i think it is a good one greets

[@kaiserhog]

Ralfy: You have me on the hunt for AnCoc 12 year old!

[@zoranavgustin2486]

Glenturret = Towser whisky!

[@andreasinobelarusmcewen5000]

I have the money I might buy a 18 year bottle of Glenfiddich. Just saying

[@jamesangus7253]

Won't even think of buying it. Get better quality and better value for money from the indie bottlers. Tried the peated version a little while ago. There's a long list of peated whisky which are far better to drink.

[@barrettmexted2115]

If you can find this bottling in NZ it's hit equivalent of £100

[@ChrisBlackwood857]

Disappointing malt mark as this is still a hidden gem and an old style whisky at it‘s best like a time warp in the eighties.

[@scotchgod8478]

What are you doing with that lagerglass mate?🤔

[@WhooshFlyingHorse444]

Copitas and/or Glencairns? Ralfy is educating us all.

[@neilmattos2756]

😁🙌🏻🥃

[@barryhamilton7845]

Because its owned by Lalique,there will be people thinking its a premium brand. Those that havent got a clue!!!

[@vincevirtua]

The couple I've tried sure taste premium to me.

[@barryhamilton7845]

@vincevirtua People would say that about Macallan aswell.

[@vincevirtua]

@@barryhamilton7845 people can say whatever they like. All I know is the Glen Turret 12 yr 2022 I had was excellent. Likewise the 10 yr peated.

[@duncs3850]

Glenturret is one of the few highland distillery signatures I don’t really like

[@ccuellar6212]

Luckily I have enough whisky to last me a lifetime. I really don’t see myself purchasing whats being put out nowadays.

[@simonsherratt1484]

Then you're missing out on superb whisky with Ardnamurchan and Raasay

[@robfut9954]

Bring back the Glencairn please!

[@torbjornkarlsen]

Hmm seems to be below par in terms of value. A very useful review anyway!

[@robfut9954]

Ralfy, also bear in mind the US’s current government is all about hyper inflation and trade war. So we’ve been suffering

[@michaelm.9680]

Pricing of Glenturret is remarkable. 110£ for a 15 year old. Sorry, but this is way beyond the latest price developments. Turns me completely off this brand.

[@steven4570]

15 year all sherry 50+% for that price is about right. I don't know very many that are below that.

[@michaelm.9680]

​@@steven4570 Benromach, Glenallachie, Tullibardine, Glenfarclas, Speyburn, Glencadam to name but a few - all of them remarkably good stuff and reasonably priced with Max 75£.

[@michaelm.9680]

​@@steven4570Glencadam (65£), Glenfarclas (75£), Speyburn (63£), Glenallachie (72£), Tamdhu (85£), Tullibardine (70£), Benromach (69£) to name but a few. All reasonably priced and at least if not even better quality.

[@ianlaw6410]

Enough of the sherry already, you whisky giants. If I want to taste sherry, I'll buy sherry. Actually, I hate the stuff. Stick to ex-bourbon, or don't call it malt whisky. Call it what it's become, a bleedin' cocktail!