Recycled Reviews #10 - 15 Whiskies Reviewed

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Just got this shot before dark... As always; see below for links to other informed opinions on some of the whiskies here.
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Link to Google Spreadsheet (all Recycled Review Scores)
goo.gl/6N16n6
Links and Timestamps:
Paul John Edited Single Malt Indian whisky 46% ABV 1:34
Jason Whisky Wise: • Paul John Edited Revie...
Trenny&C: • Paul John Edited Review
The Single Malt Review: • Paul John 'Edited': Th...
The Whisky Couch: • Paul John Edited India...
Talisker 8YO 2018 Special Releases 59.4% ABV
Scotch Test Dummies: • Ailsa Bay and Talisker...
Sipper's Social Club: • TALISKER 8 Cask Strength
Whisky Wednesday: • Whisky Wednesday - Tal...
Malted Man Cave: • Talisker 8 Single Malt...
Ben Nevis 10YO 46% ABV
Ralfy: • ralfy review 715 - Ben...
Malt Box: • Malt Box Whisky review...
The Single Malt Review: • Ben Nevis 10 Years Old...
Single Malts of Scotland Ledaig 11YO 56.4% ABV
Reviewed This? Tell me.
Glengoyne 14YO 40% ABV
Ralfy: • ralfy review 651 - Gle...
The Whisky Novice: • Glengoyne 14 Year Old ...
Highland Park Viking Pride 2018 bottling 43% ABV
Reviewed this? Tell me.
Deanston Oloroso Matured 23YO 50.2% ABV
Reviewed this? Tell me.
Ardbeg 10YO 46% ABV
Ralfy: • ralfy review 775 - Ard...
The Whiskey Vault: • The Whisk(e)y Vault - ...
Scotch Test Dummies: • Lagavulin 16...Laphroa... (shootout)
Jura 18YO 44% ABV
Scotch 4 Dummies: • 🥃 Jura 18 Year Old - ...
Auchentoshan American Oak 40% ABV
The Whiskey Vault: • Whiskey Review: Auchen...
Whisky in the 6: • Auchentoshan American ...
AnCnoc 24YO 46% ABV
Ralfy: • ralfy review 765 - An ...
Whisky in the 6: • Ancnoc 24 Year Old. Wh...
Jason Whisky Wise: • AnCnoc 24 Year Old Rev...
Arran 18YO (2019) 46% ABV
Reviewed this? Tell me.
Ailsa Bay (2018 bottling) 48.9% ABV
Scotch Test Dummies: • Ailsa Bay and Talisker...
The Whiskey Vault: • The Whisk(e)y Vault - ...
North Star Vega Blended Malt 46.2% ABV
Reviewed this? Tell me.
Craigellachie 23YO 46% ABV
The Scotch Test Dummies: • Craigellachie 23 Year ...
Bunnahabhain Distillery Hand-fill Mòine Pedro Ximenez 53.2% ABV
Reviewed this? Tell me.
Please remember, even though I have spent time with all of the whiskies I share here, there's never a right or wrong and you are welcome to disagree with my assessments. I always reserve the right to change my mind, tomorrow. If you understand whisky, you'll know why that makes sense. That's why I share the review links of other trusted channels.
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[@blissfulmistahd]

Now that the tenth recycled review is out there it needs to be said! Congrats on the 10th installment Roy! 150 bottles reviewed! Yes you're not churning out a video each week, but nobody minds! The originality, creativity and depth of your videos can only be a testament to the energy you put in this channel. Thoroughly enjoyed each one of them, and there's lot's a value in these sub 30 minutes videos. No chit-chatting, no 'shenanigans', just freakishly solid content! Plus the fact you even inspired other channels to copy this format says enough in itself! Keep doing what you're doing, you're great at it! Aqvavitae, the true pope of whisky evangelizing ;) Like, subscribe, support on patreon, all truly and well deserved!

[@Aqvavitae]

You’re asking for a pin aren’t you? You’re getting a pin! Seriously though, thank you.

[@blissfulmistahd]

​@@Aqvavitae not asking for anything! Very happy with my first ever pin though :p Thank you for your efforts! Slainte va!

[@thiscard]

very much agree! (heels please) as a busy dad appreciate the Roy-edited content.

[@agrainofmalt]

Hear, hear!

[@aleksanderk6765]

Hear hear! Cheers from Norway

[@themaltedmancave9499]

HP 18 out for the count:) So sad to see the direction Highland Park is heading. Amazing video as usual Roy!

[@wwrussell180]

Why the Hell would anyone give one of these videos a thumbs down? Roy is a classy gentleman and these videos are fun and informative. Thanks, Roy, for what you do!

[@richardagnew4959]

Roy, Rich here in Canada. I sooo enjoy these videos you do. Very helpful and just fun. Please do not stop doing the outtakes at the end. It adds so much. And I think it shows just how much work you put into these videos. 'Visitors? No, go away!' LOL!

[@uilleachan]

In my opinion, "recycled reviews" are one of my big youtube whisky highlights.

[@willbeverly7858]

I'm always excited to see recycled reviews pop up. A good mix of obtainable and lesser knowns like Ben Nevis, Alisa Bay and Vega. Fantastic as usual. Being in the States, Heels please wont help me much, but I did watch until the end. Favorite blooper, visitors stay away, hahaha, that's great stuff Roy!

[@arqueturus]

I have no idea how I've missed Aquavitae over the last few years but I'm really glad I've found it now! Love the format of these reviews in parrticular and the Spreadsheet ois pure genuis. I'll be watching the backlog of videos and aaaall the new content :D

[@kristiandugstad4906]

Thank you, Roy. You're providing the best whisky content on the internet!

[@thomasbuck303]

One of my favorite series on KZbin, thank you Roy!

[@Richie.Z]

Always always love these recycleds, Roy! I get tons of buying ideas off of your takes on the bottles. Cheers brother!

[@OsirisRa]

Best whisky content anywhere. I think I can speak for others here when I say we love these reviews! Thanks Roy. HEELS PLEASE!

[@wildlifewhiskey3636]

I never thought I would get such joy out of watching someone throw away trash.. and I don’t even drink scotch

[@DavidUKesb]

Maybe you should!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I absolutely love your recycled reviews Roy. Thank you so much for your thoughtful conversation and taking us through the journey of these bottles. Cheers!

[@djbeacon6895]

Roy, Great stuff and the time just flies when watching these!! And really enjoy scrolling through your spreadsheet summary. HEELS PLEASE! That last bottle wasn't a slam dunk!! CHEERS!

[@cali_weejock]

Totally agree with your Highland Park remarks. No more for me either. Now exploring Deanstown, and Springbank 🤗

[@themaltedmancave9499]

Wise man:)

[@cali_weejock]

Still selling Springbank batch16 12yo (Blackbox) here in Germany. 65€ a pop. Do I clean them out and share with whisky drinking friends or let the unknown vultures snap them up without knowing the bottles potentials?

[@dmshampton]

I genuinely smile each and every time I see this video pop into my subscription box. Sublime review as always, Roy. Cheers to 10 videos and to 10 more.

[@jaychung6622]

Absolutely loved this recycled review Roy! Really well done! Granted, I’ve loved all the previous iterations as well, but this one was definitely awesome. Informative w/o being preachy or boring, entertaining, and very well-produced (the outtakes were great & that mega cap rattling about 😂👌🏻)...all the hallmarks of an Aqvavitae video. Brilliant! 🥃😄

[@manuelnaranjo3255]

Great way to give a short look on many different whiskies. Always loved it. And if you cant get Ben Nevis, go for Nikka from the barrel... And as always: Heels please

[@Lexohmat]

You created a wonderful series with recycled reviews and i am always looking forward to the next one. Thanks Roy ✌️

[@robklompstra2976]

This is what I come here for 👍🏻. Hands down my favourite videos to watch. I feel it’s all I need to know about a bottle in a short period of time. Thanks Roy!

[@Whisky_in_Saxony]

Thank you so much for that, one of the...or THE best whisky review format in youtube! And: Heels Please!

[@Aqvavitae]

Thanks Rico!

[@joshwalls7302]

Hope I’m not too late for the drawing! This is my first aqua vitae video ever. I enjoyed the video very much. Heels please. I have subscribed and look forward to more videos!

[@TheBennjina]

HEELS PLEASE. I've only just found your channel and I'm hooked the concept is amazing I'm going back to watch all the Recycled series. Keep up the good work

[@joshgolladay5068]

Amazing as always Roy. I look forward to these more than anything else on whiskytube.

[@MarkusKreitner]

As always, a pure joy to watch your recycled reviews. Krisztina and myself really enjoy them and I always have to keep myself from searching those whiskys you review otherwise they'd probably be bought (if available). There are many whisky reviews on youtube, many (really) good ones but your format just stands out from the crowd. Also loved the bloopers, please continue with those in the future! ;)

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Love this video Roy. A few bottles I love here and a few I need to seek out. Well done. Cheers brother.

[@hybrid5774]

I need to try a Deanston already! Plus other amazing whiskies... thanks for the great video again. And... Heels Please!

[@marvinmic98]

These Recycled Reviews are always fun to watch! They were also the first content I saw of your channel when I started to really get into whisky almost 2 years ago now. Getting your honest insight and opinion on all these different bottles has really helped me discover my love for some of them too. Thank you for your amazing content (especially your V-Pubs)! And also HEELS PLEASE!

[@thewhiskyphoenix]

You could think scotch whisky was utterly abhorrent and still love these videos. Cheers Roy 🥃Well done as usual mate. HEELS PLEASE!

[@billysaunders109]

Ahhhh I’m late to the party this week. Really enjoy the RR’s a different and unique way of giving a whistle stop tour of your opinions and general overview of Malts you’ve drank. Love the sound of a bottle smashing. Almost signifies the end of that journey. “HEELS PLEASE”, my good man.

[@choicebarrelscrotes2732]

Love seeing you spend a bit more time with the recycled reviews; 2 minutes per bottle or so is a good length. HEELS PLEASE! ;)

[@mikejohnston2162]

Excellent as always a Roy! Love these videos and gives me the confidence to buy and enjoy quality whisky I’d have otherwise missed,keep up the great work! 🥃 HEELS PLEASE!!

[@Everest314]

It just struck me that, after 10 of these videos, I have spent several hours of my life watching someone take out the rubbish and talk about what's in it ... and enjoyed it thoroughly. What a curious thing whisky is! :D Regarding Highland Park: The standard 12yo was one of the first whiskies I started my journey with (about 4 years ago) - and it was great at that. But since then I haven't ever really connected with any of their original bootlings anymore. However, I came across a couple of absolutely stunning independent HPs (none of them with HP mentioned, but I know the guys who made them). Definitely something to look out for if you are frustrated with the official HP bottlings. PS: Heels please!

[@aerormacphault8082]

Classic Aqvatitae ! Well thought through, interesting, informative ... and funny. An RR can never be too long and is always worth the wait. Thanks Roy!

[@arnestolzenburg1498]

HEELS PLEASE! These recyceld Reviews are so wonderful, keep them coming.

[@NZAnimeManga]

Another fantastic recycled review, really enjoyed that Caol Ila Feis Ile sample you sent to me, can’t wait for the next VPub! Cheers Roy!

[@alanmcgregor3078]

Roy, Thank you for the level-headed reviews. They help me put my money toward value. Love the recycle format. Heels Please!

[@WhiskeyQuests]

I always look forward to these recycled reviews. I’m glad my favorite Ardbeg finally made an appearance lol. Cheers Roy heels please (but no need just happy to gain some knowledge here) 🤗

[@stevenaldridge]

Another amazing video Roy, love these so much. HEELS PLEASE!

[@MarcAmAlb]

HEELS PLEASE! Always glad to see one of your recycled reviews. Love them. Thanks, Roy.

[@samniebylski9058]

Always look forward to your recycled reviews Roy, agree the Ben nevis is a hidden gem of a whisky. Keep up the good work mate. Ps Heels please.

[@Mose2305]

As always an excellent Recycled Review Roy, just if those pesky interruptions would keep at bay til you were done lol. Cheers!

[@royale4318]

Having been a lover of Jura's and HP's malts soon after setting out on my whisky journey some years ago, I have to agree entirely with your comments on both. Out of all the bottles in our cabinet today, these are probably the ones least likely to generate that "I fancy a..." feeling. Part of that, arguably, is that in having developed my palate to a degree, exploring higher ABVs, different levels and qualities of peat etc, I've "outgrown" them in a sense - but it's more than that. These distilleries are guilty, in my opinion, of either trying too hard, or not hard enough with their core ranges. On a side note, it was an absolute joy to meet yourself and Scott in the Pot Still recently. Two of the warmest, most down-to-earth, and generous guys one could hope to encounter in a Glasgow 'local.' Thanks again, and next time First Round is our shout!

[@Brumstar1]

Yes! I love recycle review day! Enjoyed the slightly longer format - gives time for more insights and explanation. Cheers, Roy! Heels please!

[@olivertrewavas5465]

Love a good Recycled Review. Top notch editing, and top notch for keeping in the flubs! Heels Please

[@geofre44]

Easily my favorite whisky review series. Easily! Well done, thank you!

[@agrainofmalt]

Followed your advice and opinion on many fabulous bottles over the past 18 months and never been steered wrong! Fantastic as always, cheers Roy :) Heels please!

[@maxphillips8895]

These are the best! The empty bottle connection to the heart and memory is the truest review. Thank You!

[@Christian_from_Copenhagen]

HEELS PLEASE! I love these videos, always a great update on the current whisky landscape. Cheers! PS. The granite stopper was a great laugh 😄

[@ConcaCon]

Thank you for your insights as always. I just ordered a Deanston Virgin Oak to get an initial taste of what they're about. I thought the price of 23€ was rather appealing. EDIT: The whiskey is phenomenal. Such a nice progression, and then, at the very end of the finish I got dark chocolate and it blew my mind.

[@ryeguy48]

Love the way this segment has progressed since the very first segment until now. I feel like I've learned so much from just hearing you talk about what makes some of these whiskies special. keep doing what you're doing! These segments got me into Deanston at the start of my whiskey journey and I haven't looked back since! And also, HEELS PLEASE!

[@Stephend005]

HEELS PLEASE! Great drams as always Roy! Love the content and live streams!

[@SippersSocialClub]

Always enjoy these videos. Probably the best time to reflect on a bottle is when you finish it. Ill have to hunt down a few of these, cheers Roy!

[@kevincecco4759]

Roy, truly my most favorite videos! Love the insights. Thank you! Heels Please!

[@skippyvanpob2762]

That was nice to see again, love the recycled reviews! I'm going to say heels please although I know you can't send to Canada I can always pick someone to give it to if I'm that lucky! Thanks Roy!

[@jkvan368]

Well done, once again! Loved the review and the t-shirt, just fantastic content. So many more whiskies just got added to my list! HEELS PLEASE!

[@Ian-hu9he]

Roy - these are such fantastic reviews. Excellent format. That Ben Nevis 10 review is spot on. Thanks for doing these. Greetings from the smoldering dumpster fire that is America in 2020. Only thing keeping me sane is fine whisky and wonderful reviews like this. Cheers, my friend.

[@Aqvavitae]

You’re welcome my friend, thank you. If there’s a country that can extinguish a dumpster fire, it’s yours my friend. Good luck 🥃

[@goosebumpsIIVI]

Heels please. Nice one Roy! Love the vPubs and love the recycled reviews!

[@specop12]

The creator of the recycle review format does it again! Nice one Roy. HEELS PLEASE.

[@leejaybrown5567]

Great review again Roy brilliant very much enjoyed it. HEELS PLEASE. Great out takes at the end. Visitors go away lol loved it .

[@BigJimmyJazz]

Great review as always Aqvavitae, very nicely done and extremely informative. I think Ailsa Bay bottle and its granite topper would have made a nice infinity bottle!!! Oh and of course, Heels Please!

[@moose7611]

Love the recycle reviews, I hope they never end. HEELS PLEASE!

[@mikekay9529]

Roy, keep up the wonderful work. What you do for the whiskey community is so very helpful. Thank you. Heels please.

[@christianeichhorn3328]

Great reviews,particularly interested in some of the indian whiskies,tried Rampur the other day and was very impressed,such a long finish..Enjoyed your video..HEELS PLEASE!

[@tdolan500]

These are still the best whisky videos on KZbin, love them! Also heels please!

[@orangewool]

Cheers Roy, great content as always... and that AnCnoc 24 is great stuff! Look forward to the next Vpub. HEELS PLEASE 😉

[@russell3733]

Great bunch of whiskies, Roy. I was tickled pink to see that Ledaig 11yo in there and to hear your very appreciative comments about it. Not sure if there's any of it left on the market, but The Single Malts of Scotland released an updated Ledaig 13yo last year (Sherry Butt, 57.3%, 627 bottles), which I snapped up immediately and boy, was I glad I did. It's a belter. Dirty Ledaig at its best. Many thanks for this excellent review, Roy - and commiserations to your liver! Cheers.

[@erikevenson4303]

feels like its been ages since i seen you put a recycled review out..i guess too many people are sending samples that you don't get to drink what you have on your shelf. i love listening to all the things you have to say. glad to call you a whisky friend..HEELS PLEASE!

[@pglinvik]

Totally agree with you about everything you said about Highland Park. And I love these recycled reviews, keep up the good work!

[@vicwhisky7413]

That’s what I have been waiting for!!! Thanks for the video!

[@lynnduff1178]

Just joined your channel as a member - I'm the 1st! 😁

[@andergarcia7840]

Thank you very much for another wonderful recycled review! i love your more personal and more calm approach. Heels please!

[@jemsweet3466]

I love this site and the reviews. Watched them all and often repeat watch. HEELS PLEASE!

[@DonnerPassWhisky]

Another fun recycled review. Really appreciate the little outtakes and jokes at the beginning and end of this. As for AnCnoc any day now they will be rebranded like Old Pulteney and Balblair have, so sad. Heels Please. Cheers Roy

[@rivenbeef]

I love these hidden gems that you keep pulling out for us. You have never steered us wrong and the spreadsheet is particularly useful and appreciated. I’m also a huge fan of the new Arran 18. Are there any other whiskies you could recommend in that style? Thanks for all your hard work Roy! It’s clearly a labor of love.

[@Aqvavitae]

Thank you Alex! Try to seek out a Tamdhu or two, and hopefully you’re acquainted with Glendronach!

[@gary7890123]

Best Recycled review yet :) Keep them coming. Heels Please

[@dutchpagans]

Your honest love and apriciation for whisky is shining show brightly in these videos! You help me enjoy and understand whisky more.... and i am seriously thinking about buying that ancnoc 24 ... eventhough it is a bit over my budget.

[@blissfulmistahd]

hi Reny, maybe consider a try before you buy?

[@dutchpagans]

@@blissfulmistahd just orderd 2 bottles 😆

[@chuckmcewen1293]

This is a great format for quick down and dirty reviews. completely enjoying your channel and format. HEELS PLEASE!

[@maartenromkes353]

Last year I enjoyed a great 'old' 18y Highland Park. To bad for the newer stuff. Keep up the video's, I really like your content. HEELS PLEASE!

[@MrMpire34]

Congrats on 150 bottles! Your recycled reviews are truly classy, well-made, and funny. Can't wait to see what your next 15 will be. Heels Please!

[@andrewowens4231]

Interesting and educational as always :) I have recently bought an 18 year old Organic Deanston...must say it's been a pleasure thus far! Thanks to this channel. Oh, heels please!!

[@pswhisky2503]

Heels Please! It's always a blast watching your recycled reviews, Roy.

[@Claymore_83]

HEELS PLEASE! New to whisky despite also being Scottish! You sound local also! Trying to watch all your videos and soaking as much knowledge up as I can! New subscriber!

[@kaibubeck4069]

I simply love those reviews. They are so unique. Keep up the good work! HEELS PLEASE!

[@MaltMinion]

Another great Recycled Review. Great T-shirt too, even though it is not T-shirt weather. HEELS PLEASE!

[@silverlochwhiskyreviews6157]

Great review as usual Roy. Enjoyed it while sipping on a dram of Arran 14! Heels Please 😍😃

[@DeDeIeVee]

This was highly anticipated, great RR, thanks Roy! HEELS PLEASE

[@Ebbhead2424]

Awesome episode, Roy! A few bottles to chase there ;) and HEELS PLEASE!

[@chrisbrown5230]

Another excellent video and great watch Roy....Heels Please!

[@erwinlarranaga8128]

Just picked up a bottle of Graigellachie 23. When it was Scotts #1 whiskey also I had to get a bottle. WOW what a dram!!! Here in CA it was just over $200 which is the top end of what I like to spend on whiskey. But I’m going to buy a backup bottle before its gone. Thank you for the review. Great stuff. Slainte.

[@tomtomjohnify]

Once again: great content! Always such a joy to watch. I already guessed most of the recycled whiskies from your announcement on Instagram. Oh, by the way: we both attended the Tobermory and Deanston tasting at the Interwhisky/Frankfurt last year. It was a pleasure. Heels please. :)

[@user-jo2cm9hh4i]

*HEELS PLEASE* Excellent review as always Roy. You've been one of the main reasons for my recent surge in exploring and experiencing whisky, and of course spending a tad more than i probably should be! I recommend your videos to all my friends who are now starting their own whisky journey's themselves. The number of people at our own whisky testing nights grows each time, with yourself being a major contributing factor. Amazing content, excellent recommendations, please keep them coming!

[@bigjazz83]

Another great recycled review Thanks for the enjoyable whisky content Roy ! Cheers 🥃 Heels please

[@BourbonandaBaby]

Heels Please! Excellent RR as always Roy, thanks for giving us all such great content!

[@billyhughes9776]

For someone that sounded as disappointed as you did about that Highland Park 18yo bottle, the 7.5/10 seems like kind of a high mark. Always look forward to these vids!

[@peathead4450]

Informative and pleasant to watch as always, Roy. Heels please!... And ...er... Nice t-shirt :-)

[@darrencharters6716]

Great video Roy- new traveller on the scotch whisky journey- enjoy hearing your perspective on your experiences. HEELS Please!

[@samuelausten]

Love this, further reviews of grain whiskeys and blends would be interesting ... heels please

[@grisen35]

Amazing reviews, keep em coming!! HEELS PLEASE!

[@keithjensen3810]

Thanks for the review and the amount of time that you put into all your videos. :0)