Ralfys 'Blended' Options in a good Whisky Shop

[@thewhiskybothy]

. . . at the Good Spirits Company, Glasgow for '1,000 reviews'

[@billycoutts7437]

Which one? Popping in to Glasgow to pick up a new car, might try turntable paradise funk

[@tavuzzipust7887]

I make my own blended malt, with the few remaining drops from almost empty single malt bottles. Miraculously my blended malt bottle never seems to end, and the flavour is always a surprise.

[@skraegorn7317]

Excellent! An infinity bottle is always nice to put together. I know some folks who’ve put ones together with bourbons and rye whiskeys, they’ve had great results.

[@Bo_Lew]

Same here! I have one bottle for scotches and one for American/Canadian whiskies. Really fun experiencing the subtle changes in flavor over the years as I add this or that to the mix.

[@erikjlee1]

One of my favorite pastimes is looking up and down at the whisky isle for a good 30 minutes :)

[@PolPotsPieHole]

I do it often, even If I dont buy

[@michaelwood3203]

Great to see the Blenders getting a look in. Blenders and Independent Bottlers need recognition for their fascinating contribution to the whiskysphere. Well done Ralfy and I will look forward to your reviews of blends. It’s good to mix things up a bit! (Couldn’t resist it by I do apologize).

[@peterfinucane8122]

Ralfy is in good spirits. That is a given.

[@lewissmith3896]

Pun intended.

[@simonridge6607]

Uncharted Whisky by Jack and Dana is great whisky. Get it 💯👍🏻🥃

[@hamo4558]

Great tips Ralfy. More vids like these would be excellent.

[@nutyyyy]

Absolutely agree about the tourist trap warning. Unfortunately I work in one but I've certaintly directed folk to royal mile whiskies before 😂

[@micknick74]

I've been into blends for a while now, compass box being on my top list for their transparency and good work, hard to find good scotches in Ireland which don't cost a kidney though

[@HostileButHonourable]

True. Also, Indi bottlers are all but gone from us due to Brexit.

[@richard9045]

Hard to find good Irish in Ireland which doesn't cost a kidney!!!!

[@micknick74]

@@richard9045 also agree with that, decent Irish whiskeys are quite expensive

[@edwardo70]

That Artist Blend is really good 😊

[@oscars4107]

Im loving Mcleans Nose, absolute bargain.

[@michaelgonzalez347]

Ralfy out and about, at first glance I thought it was a small part of Ralfy's stash , lol. Glad that he is bringing awareness to blends, it helps with cost now a days. I still love my single malts, but a well priced blend is easier to sip on without worrying about spending too much. Thanks

[@AShiftySpock]

Please do a review on the entry level The Black Bottle. Would love your review, I consider it quite a solid value for money blend.

[@jtf2dan]

Excellent video....nice seeing you in a store making recommendations..and also widening your coverage with blends and rum soon! always love expanding the horizons!

[@curtismsh9211]

I wish I could get into scotches. I'm big time into bourbon and rye, but thus far in my life I've just not had a scotch I've liked. It has a weird funk I just can't get over (almost tastes spoiled). I still watch your videos, though. Maybe one day I'll find one I like. Keep up the good work, man. I really like your content.

[@tweezerjam]

Wow that’s been exactly my experience. I can’t get past that funk either. I’m sticking with my wild turkey 101 and old grandad BIB. For $20ish

[@seanlaverty40]

That's definitely the malting. A single grain might be what you would prefer for now. I recommend Invergordon if you can find it where you are. Failing that, if you can find a blended whisky (not blended malt) that will be majority grain whisky. From there dipping into single malt, you will probably want to find some light bodied floral & fruity highland whisky. Look into some distilleries and find ones which use long necked stills, this prevents much of the heavier, meatier compounds from making it into the distillate.

[@philc1884]

Nice to see an energetic, spry Ralphy outside the bothy! (I thought he was being held captive : ) Don't get many of these releases in NY. Some decent American stuff behind you - Old Forester 100(?), JD Triple Mash, JD Sngl Brl, 4 Roses Sngl Brl and Sm Bch Slct. Cheers!

[@Corriedoggy]

Get yourself down to The Whisky Room in Gourock Ralfy. I would love to have you down for a dram. I will be at early session at Hampden on Saturday, will we see you there?

[@ironmantran]

Yes, the inevitability of dramming Scotch after some 20years of single malts : unto the all-malt blends / vats .

[@JayJay-v5m]

Wish we had one over here in Massachusetts, but they would probably tax them out of business😢 by the time that 37 dollar bottle gets here it will be 100 dollars😫

[@JonnyParker-]

My first whisky experience was a blend it was with monkey shoulder when it first came out I still have the first bottle think it was 2006/7 or something, I was only 14 years old and it was a great introduction to the world of whisky for me- easy smooth caramel biscuit . I don't really go for many blends but have occasionally bought some over the years. I will definitely be looking into some of those you mentioned so cheers for the info Ralfy man look forward to the upcoming reviews.

[@DrozeTheReal]

Great video. Islay Mist is surprisingly decent if not even good, for its price. Good recommendation!

[@greatestytcommentator]

My mission is to obtain the highest quality for the lowest price.. This requires experiencing pricey scotch and then trying to discover the same elements in cheaper blends and such. Great practice for tuning the pallet and saving the wallet. It turned out that Sainsburys budget blended cheapo whisky, had some of the finest malts in it for a year or so.

[@JuanLagos]

I blend my own version of JW Green replacing Linkwood (almost impossible to find in Miami) with Clynelish 14.

[@jimmclachlan5941]

Best whisky shop in glasgow , it's Payday tomorrow so I'll be popping in for a few bottles of quality stuff.

[@itwasalladram...5657]

Stopped by Royal Mile Whiskies when I was across the pond. (Thank you for that) I was looking for an Old Particular bottling of 10 y/o ardmore aged in Laphroig casks. It was sold out but the gentleman quickly made some recommendations... ended up with a Bramble Whisky Co. Bottling of 12 year ardmore finished in Islay casks from a distillery starting with L... 🤔😁... very excited to crack that bottle open. Congratulations on your recent milestone! Love the content

[@brucenicolson2239]

Brilliant video (showing my age here). Great to see you out of the bothy. These on location session are so interesting. I could easily watch a whole series of you just taking us through each section in the shop, looking forward to the rum introduction. I would also like to endorse The Good Spirits co. I rarely get to Glasgow but was very well looked after when I did get to their shop earlier this year. Apologies for not getting to any of your events but unfortunately it clashes with a trip to Dornoch ;-)

[@alechanson5656]

Great video! While you're there, you should consider the Paul John Christmas whisky from India. 2021 and 2022 versions were fantastic!

[@BDCF100]

If that was Old Forester 1920 on the shelf. You'd love it.

[@davet7185]

I'm genuinely excited by the extent of available blended malts and the prospect of you buying and reviewing some in the New Year Ralfy. The ones I have purchased myself have been very favourable and I intend to break into the Thompson Bros offerings and Macleans Nose in the very near future. Looks like a great place to browse and indulge yourself there too Ralfy......lucky man 😉.

[@presstodelete1165]

Oooh, I'm due to pickup my Wife from the Airport tomorrow, I may go a little early and drop in there.

[@philgringo2438]

Hello Ralphy. Nice this video leads here in France with no access to all these bottles from bottlers except Thompson Lowrie and Turntable which I will hasten to test because I have listed it. I can't wait to see the rums you like. Cheers 🍸

[@sandrofazzolari8833]

Well I surely wish I were in Glasgow. Thanks dear Ralfy. Keep the videos coming, it is like a Ralfy week festival. Fabulous! Kindest regards, S.l

[@WhiskyLoversSociety]

Know the prices before you go shopping. Make sure that you have your phone with internet with you to do a quick search before you buy. Love to do a review at the shop. Looks amazing. Thanks for the share

[@Johnstone72]

Top tips Ralfy.

[@finallydone8640]

Love the Timerous Beastie 18 year old and until recently still good value ,now not so

[@gretchman]

I was having a gander through the right, looking at all the american spirits and gasped when I saw they had Westland! American single malt from just down the road. I had no idea they were distributed that widely! Hopefully that will make it into the bothy someday for a 'murrican malt moment.

[@alasdair_gray]

Old Perth Cask Strength at £40 is my blend of the year, closely followed by Brig O' Perth 14 Year old (whisky cellar).

[@krenarkabashi958]

Let's raise some funds to buy Ralfy a new jacket.

[@greatestytcommentator]

I had some 40 year old port from Aldi one Christmas sale.. I dropped a couple of mls into less rounded scotches and it transformed them. Wish Aldi would do those amazing ports again

[@ian436]

All of the Uncharted bottles are excellent. Never visited Good Spirits Company, but Royal Mile Whiskies is a great place. Betty Nicol is a star

[@artvandelay3922]

Anyone had TBWC Canadian Corn whiskey?

[@Adam-yk7dx]

Review naked malt please. Very accessible whisky and very decent.

[@josesoza5836]

….Same here, …any whisky with drops of Ardbeg 10, goes to the next level….

[@rimmersbryggeri]

So what are the distinctions these days? When I was reading up there was only Blended Whisky Malt Whisky Single Malt whisky and Grain whisky. 1 Being Malt+Grain 2 Malt blended from any distillery, 3 Single distillery, 4 Almost never sold in my market. Times having changed (alot) I would like to know the current league table. I had a very heated discussion with some people who worked at the swedish alcohol monopoly about what blended whisky really is a long time ago and they assured me that it's absolutely not a blend of malt and grain whiskies. They were also throwing the term vatted malt around, what is that?

[@martindouwe6099]

A hidden gem is Dumbarton Rock blended malt at 46%

[@KarldorisLambley]

yet again a vid i really enjoyed. despite not being a regular whisky imbiber. i keep thinking of the contrasts betwixt ralf and clive. i imagine as youths clive read practical electronics magazines. but ralf sounds like he read literature. the way he plays with language is, i think, delightful. in fact I've enjoyed them so much i just fucked my TV license off. why pay loads a year to watch dross. when these 2 are gratis? thanks brothers you just saved me 160 quid a year. in fact i may spend some on whisky so i can benefit from ralfs tasting advice.

[@ocno]

Wasn't it the Good Spirits co. who made an anniversary blend of Girvan a couple years ago? I really wonder how this one turned out.

[@adz68]

Where can I buy a small water jug for my whisky "HELP" 😊

[@jmcc7886]

great video thanks again Ralfy

[@budj13]

I really like this format, Ralfy. My visit to the GSC during my recent holiday in Scotland was a highlight. I left with a cracking bottle, one of their independently bottled single casks. I just wish I could visit this shop more often! I also like our focus o the less well known blends. I am a big fan of blended malts because you can get some great stuff at a really good value. Good luck with the GWF and your sales to the community. You are a treasure to us.

[@InternetPerson-yk2fs]

Bottom right, they shipped some Mellow Corn across the pond FTW

[@JeffDouglas_]

I see Westland in the upper right. Excellent single malt American Whiskey made in Seattle!!

[@ronanmcconnellable]

Top quality content Ralfy! Love it

[@piotrledochowski5824]

What a refreshing new form:) greeetings from Poland!

[@canahmet8214]

Are you visiting London any time soon?

[@jeremytheoneofdestiny8691]

Love how many of them have proper age statements!

[@j1bc]

Hey Ralfy, you lost weight? Thot that wiz some young guy ther! ☺️

[@LandLockedSailor69]

Teachers Highland Cream is my go to blended everytime

[@thomasmichael6509]

Those michters in the black boxes are probably deliciois

[@grahamjonathan762]

Cannot wait to release my upcoming blend

[@cato451]

Best blend I’ve ever had is the 30 YO Black Bull.

[@peatbull3426]

I had peated Kyloe edition and 12yo and enjoyed every drop. 👍😁🥂🙋🏻‍♂️

[@JeffreyAlan-i9b]

Great job.. I love blended malts.. Made a few of my own..

[@i_own_adog]

You can lean up against a pillar next to me any time you want Ralphy!

[@WilliamDuncan-e2g]

19:00, Mark is superb in all of his summaries

[@TheShredfest89]

Has the eagle rare changed from prior years?

[@alangray6961]

I sometimes buy a bottle from the shop in Glasgow when I am through. I find them to ne good value and very helpful for a bricks and mkrtar retailer in a city centre location. Funny you start with the Boutiquey Whisky single grain. I ordered a bottle online of their 8yo Canadian corn whisky matured in oloroso casks. Its also a 70cl bottle which is good. I think its low down on the shelf in the world whisky section in this video.

[@artvandelay3922]

Howd you find the Corn Whiskey?

[@alangray6961]

@artvandelay3922 Are you asking how I came across it, or what do I think of it? I ordered it online from Master of Malt just a few days ago. It is due for delivery today funnily enough so haven't tried it yet. I am intrigued as it was only around £35 for a 70cl bottle which is unusual for this indy bottler. I currently have a bottle of Heaven Hill BiB corn whiskey which I really like so thought it was worth a go. I have not seen any reviews of this one anywhere.

[@adrodog17]

Loving these on location videos 🙌

[@PinkTorpedo909]

Do not skip out on that rittenhouse rye!

[@edwardo70]

Blends seem to be making a come back

[@simonperrins5175]

Love this format 🎉

[@chrishoyt7548]

Nice one, Ralphy. I look forward to more of these on location vids and the mixed whisky reviews. Thanks a bunch. The Cape Bretoner somewhere in the Salish Sea. Chin chin!

[@Bo_Lew]

Looking forward to your inclusion of blended malts in the near future! There are so many good ones these days, and with the increase in prices it's good to have some cheaper alternatives in mind. Next time you're looking to review an American whiskey, that Ragtime Rye on the shelf behind you is worth considering.

[@DaveH8905]

Blanton’s on the shelf

[@Hotlog69]

and Eagle Rare. Also, Evan Williams SiB which last year went to distillery only. I guess those have been sitting for a while.

[@robfut9954]

Sadly I’ve never seen Thompson Bros. in the United States. Might be a UK thing…

[@Oooooo-xi2mx]

They ran into copyright issues in the USA. Search for Redacted Bros or Dornoch Distillery. I just got a few bottles this fall and will be opening during the holidays.

[@robfut9954]

@@Oooooo-xi2mx oh wow thank you!

[@userperson5259]

Loved this. So great to see what shelves look like over there, and what you all have to work with. From the intermountain Western USA....

[@stuartturkington826]

Naw 😮

[@chrisruffle7291]

Maclean’s nose sounds interesting

[@davidmarshall8628]

70 cl = shrinkflation

[@erikjlee1]

FIRST!

[@AlchemistOfNirnroot]

Ralfy beat ya.

[@narabdela]

Oh dear, not another numpty. 😟