Scotch alternatives | All My World Whiskies RANKED

[@Alex-pr6zv]

As a Highlander, I found the Mackmyra Björksav to be wonderfully innovative and delicious. Its sweetness comes in waves, similar to the sensation of wading in the sea and unexpectedly finding a patch of warm water.

[@Gwhisky]

And they say poetry is dead. Well said! 🥃

[@heatherharrison264]

I have a lot of whiskies from non-traditional regions. I like these because they expand the stylistic range of their prototype. In the United States, I find a lot of single malts from many places around the world. Penderyn is good - I have the Madeira cask finish. From India, the entry level single malt from Amrut is a good value. High Coast is another good distillery from Sweden. They have a range of offerings with varying levels of wood and peat. From Belgium, the producers of the well known beer Gouden Carolus make a single malt from the same mashbill as the beer, and it tastes a lot like the beer. From the Calvados-producing region of Normandy, Le Breuil makes a youthful, fruity single malt that is somewhat reminiscent of the local brandy. From Australia, Starward has a range of interesting offerings. Nova, their entry level product, is pleasant but rather light. Octave Barrels, at 48% ABV, has a lot more flavor and complexity. From Arizona, Del Bac makes an interesting single malt, called Dorado, that is smoked with mesquite wood. Balcones, in Texas, has a range of single malts. Their entry level product is good, but their single barrel range is more interesting. I have a single barrel cask strength store pick with a 59 month age statement, which is a very long time in Texas. The wood is strong in this one, and it has that characteristic Texas funk. Outside of the single malt category, I don't find all that much. The only ones I have encountered recently are some corn whiskies from Mexico. These are worth watching. Distillers in Mexico are using indigenous varieties of corn, and they sometimes use production techniques associated with tequila and mezcal. The flavors they are getting are truly unique. Abasolo and Sierra Norte are widely available in the United States and not too expensive.

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks Heather... a lot to unpack there! Sadly, aside from the High Coast (which is quite pricey), I don't have access to the whiskies you've mentioned above. I've been very curious about American single malts since they've surged in popularity in recent years. Even big-brand stuff like Balcones isn't available here, although hopefully the Diageo buyout will give them wider distribution. Sounds like Mexico is a place to watch. Tequila and mezcal are certainly coming up in the world. Cheers! 🥃

[@heatherharrison264]

@@Gwhisky I hope the Diageo buyout doesn't ruin Balcones. Getting wider distribution would be a good thing, but as far as whisky production goes, Diageo would be smart to leave well enough alone and let the people there keep doing what they have been doing.

[@Gwhisky]

@Heather Harrison Totally agree. Would be less interested in trying it if the whiskies get the usual Diageo treatment.

[@davidowen2834]

Hi Geoff, had a few world whiskies ( Welsh, German, Swedish ) and I did like an IB Mackmyra called kungstorv( kings peat). Basically everything is Swedish, the oak for the barrels, barley, peat and juniper branches (both used for drying the malted barley).only 43% mind but a decent dram. . Slàinte Geoff for this somewhat different list video. Enjoyed it 👍

[@Gwhisky]

Sounds interesting. I've had a peated Mackmyra before, although I don't recall if it was that one specifically. it was good! Cheers David! 🥃

[@BadgerJeff]

Can't believe you didn't include any Indian whiskies in your list. I was SO disappointed!! Oh wait, Israeli, Wales, Taiwanese? Sweden? Seriously? Very interesting whiskies - all new to me. Thanks for sharing!

[@allenbt11]

For suggestions, my friend poured me a sample of Cotswolds Single Malt, an English Distillery. A very decent pour, at around US$62 in my market. I know an English expression may not seem like a true "World" whisky but I enjoyed it. Cheers.

[@Gwhisky]

Cotswolds is sadly not sold yet in Taiwan. I've been trying to snag a bottle for ages with no success! 🥃

[@kobmic67]

I'm living in Sweden, so obviously I like Mackmyra. My favourite is "Svensk rök" (swedish smoke) and talking about smoky swedish whisky I can also recommend High Coast "Timmer" (timber). Apart from that, I love Paul John Bold and Balcones Single Malt.

[@Gwhisky]

I'm a fan of Paul John whisky! Sadly Balcones is not available here, but I keep hearing it's good. I've seen High Coast here in my market, although it's quite expensive, and I believe the bottles are smaller. Perhaps I should pull the trigger on one. Cheers Michael. Appreciate the suggestions! 🥃

[@robcalder5140]

Speaking of peated casks... Sipping on a home blend of Kavalan peaty cask and a Kavalan Port soloist (probably 1:4). Turned out an absolute treat.

[@Gwhisky]

Sounds great! Kavalan has had some success with peated casks, actually. I believe I tried a port-matured peated cask a while back and I really enjoyed it! 🥃

[@philjones1013]

Nice mention for Penderyn. I visited the distillery at Llandudno last year where they make the Peated expression which is now my favourite Penderyn. I do like the Maderia cask finish too which is generally available in the UK. You can pick it up on offer in supermarkets from time to time for £27.

[@Gwhisky]

I've got a shared bottle of the Madeira on the go at a friend's. I'm enjoying it! 🥃

[@yoursinsincerely39]

Interesting take on M&H's. Usually our taste profiles match to a large extent. I did not care much for the M&H bottles at all. Had a few of them recently including the Apex bottlings. I found them to be very gimmicky. Penderyn has potential. Incidentally, the best thing I have had from them is a dark chocolate available at their distillery store. Mackmyra, now they are doing some crazy stuff and some of them work. Omar has some solid stuff. Surprisingly, I found a few on the shelves at a local New Jersey store. Pennsylvania, as usual has none of these at their "premium collection" state stores. A tad bit expensive, but solid stuff. Kavalan is definitely among the best in world whiskies. I am carefully rationing my 3 solist whiskies. Among Indian whiskies, the best I have had would be the Amrut Aatma 2012 single cask 7 years, in ex-oloroso. That was simply divine. Balcones are making some good whiskies. Their Texas single malt, single barrel releases are all really good. Lots of good things happening in the whisky world. Good video and quite apt because more people need to look beyond the world of Scotch. Cheers!

[@Gwhisky]

This particular APEX bottle as well as a recent Watt Whisky IB from them have sold me on the profile. Very different, but I think they've got a lot of potential. Agree about Penderyn... also good potential. As for Mackmyra, they're stuff doesn't always work, but I love that they try a lot of the things that scotch isn't allowed to. Kavalan is indeed world class. The best Indian whisky I ever tried was an Amrut single cask. Absolutely mind blowing. Thanks for watching! 🥃

[@dantasker9310]

Cardona, Waiheke and Pōkeno are three interesting distilleries from NZ. Waiheke in particular uses NZ peat, a quite unique flavour profile, worth a try I you ever come across it.

[@Gwhisky]

I've only ever heard of the Cardrona from those suggestions. I'd be interested in trying all of them! It's the "if you ever come across it" part that might be difficult. Cheers. 🥃

[@BanjoSick]

St Killian in Germany has some good stuff. It is too young of course, but they just released their first standard range in peated and unpeated. Worth a try, their tie in with the metal band Grave Digger is a heavily peated goodness (turf metal beast). Oh, and so cool that you finally do an international video! Thanks

[@Gwhisky]

Never tried a St. Killian. Sounds interesting. German metal band peated whisky? Hah. Love it. 🥃

[@ConcaCon]

I'd love to taste a good German whisky. I've tried Slyrs, Stork Club and Glina thus far, and I've not been impressed. As for St. Killian, I've only had local BRLO beer that barrel-aged in St. Killian barrels. What's their best expression in your estimation?

[@BanjoSick]

@@ConcaCon You are not wrong. In general German whisky isn’t there yet. Slyrs is particularly unpopular amongst whisky lovers. I think the Flields of Blood is a good peated wine matured whisky by St Killian. I’ve heard good things about Number 9 distillery and their 9 year old expression.

[@agrainofmalt]

Loved the Mackmyra Grönt Te. Living in Sweden I've had a few of their range. Not the Björksav though (yet). Keen to try the Destination (Port finish) next. Cheers! 🥃

[@Gwhisky]

Gront Te was awesome, and I'm clearly enjoying the Bjorksav. Definitely a brand that I need to explore more. Cheers! 🥃

[@steveno7058]

Nice video! How about a video about the 5 most influential bottles in your whisky journey?

[@Gwhisky]

Oh good idea! I like it! 🥃

[@murduk88]

Cool list. Thanks for the info! (Balcones' malt whisky in general is my favorite non-Scotch; the Dawn/Dusk madeira-finished series, the sauternes-finished Pilgrimage and the single-barrel series Oloroso sherry have been favorites ... basically, anything from a wine/fortified wine cask)

[@Gwhisky]

Sadly Balcones isn't sold here. I've been hearing for years that it's good! 🥃

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Nice one Geoff! Mackmyra should have their own list they do so many brilliant stuff. I tasted the AI one where Mackmyra and Microsoft collaborated to create a whisky using AI giving it desired tasting notes, how cool is that! I had a Nantou from SMWS matured in heavily charred casks which was just phenomenal! You're spot on with M&H, 3 whisky novices all loved the dead sea version and Penderyn does have some good stuff. I don't think you'll be surprised that I recommend Cotswolds to you, again 😁Their peated one comes in at cask strength and matured in ex-Bowmore cask (their master distiller used to be at Bowmore) and is just beautiful. One of those rare times when using an ex-peated cask works out. Cheers!

[@Gwhisky]

Hah I've seen that AI one around but I was a bit sceptical and I never pulled the trigger on it. Can't say I've ever tried a Nantou IB, but their standard stuff can be fantastic. Cotswolds is sadly not sold yet here in Taiwan. It's one I've been trying to get my hands on for a while now. Cask strength English whisky in a Bowmore cask? Interesting! Cheers buddy! 🥃

[@timloucks4325]

I picked up a bottle of Omar (Sherry type) in San Francisco recently for $69.99. I haven’t sampled it as of yet.

[@Gwhisky]

Glad to hear it's available over there! Enjoy! 🥃

[@DrinkWhat]

Thank you for the introduction of Penderyn Sherrywood Whisky. A bottle of Sherry Cask single malt whisky from the UK in Taiwan that is 46% ABV but sells for NT$899 (USD.29) makes itself a little suspicious ... I will also try MACKMYRA BJORKSAV whisky, it seems like a novelty one!

[@Gwhisky]

The Mackmyra Sherrywood and Madeira are both good. They won't amaze you, but for NT$899 they're very good, interesting casual sippers. Cheers! 🥃

[@DrinkWhat]

@@Gwhisky Thank you, Madeira cast is even better for a different character !

[@Gwhisky]

Oops. Sorry I meant Penderyn.

[@DrinkWhat]

@@Gwhisky I got you, Penderyn Madeira could be a great alternative choice. Thanks.

[@zoltanlakoyt8665]

Heh Jeoff. Zsákorloko sziringo. Great video as always. Keep them coming. Cheers to you.

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks Zoltán. Cheers to you, too! 🥃

[@allenbt11]

Very interesting episode. To answer your question on Nantou, it is available here in the states although distribution isn't great, typically in liquor stores serving larger Asian-American populations. (Think stores that also have Moutai on the top shelf.) That particular expression is around US$55 in the NY Metro Area. Cheers.

[@Gwhisky]

Good to know! At least you guys have access to it. Nice to hear another local brand here in Taiwan has now gone fully international! 🥃

[@BlueRidgeCove]

Yep. I got Omar a couple years ago, I think from Astor Wine & Spirits in NYC.

[@larsrogers3081]

Try some of the Macaloney Island distillery offerings from Victoria, BC. Great spirits and some nice cask finishes!

[@larsrogers3081]

Shelter Point and Two Brewers are also great

[@Gwhisky]

A matter of access! I'm usually in Montreal & Toronto only briefly when I'm back in Canada. I've never seen a lot of these on the shelves! 🥃

[@lightplays2181]

Good list Geoff ! I try only Makmyra and Kavalan , i liked , very interest teast .Cheers!

[@Gwhisky]

Cheers Light! 🥃

[@goldorak1962]

We have Yushan in Québec, Canada but it's the blended malt. Have not tasted it yet though

[@ConcaCon]

My current world whiskies are a few minis from the Glina range (a local German distillery), the South African corn whisky Bain's, and a 10-year old sherried Belgian whisky named Filliers. The Glina minis are all hit or miss (mostly miss) due to being too young and their distillate has a weird note that I really don't get along with. Their best whisky is a cask strength 10-year old that was matured in ex-Port, ex-Bordeaux and ex-cherry wine casks - it's different and funky, but quite interesting and worth a try, unlike their 40% entry level. Bain's is a lovely corn whisky with caramel and banana notes. A perfect summer whisky, either neat or over ice. The Filliers is a sherry grenade, coming in a beautiful bottle at 43% and smells of chocolate fudge, tasting of christmas spices and fruit cake. It's a bit expensive, but bridges the gap between beginner and premium whisky quite well.

[@Gwhisky]

Interesting! Sadly I don't have access to any of those brands here. I've heard a lot about Bain's though. It's on the wishlist! 🥃

[@j.g.6601]

The Omar Harvest single malt with the fruit, sherry, and bourbon casks blended together is the best value (NTD2400) in the Nantou line. Absolutely delicious!

[@Gwhisky]

Sounds fantastic. Never tried it! 🥃

[@andrewbutler7681]

I had a quick look at Master of Malt and it seems they have switched from Omar to Yushan as far as Nantou whiskies are concerned, but Amazon still have the Omars. Prices are about £65 for the bourbon cask and £70 for the sherry cask, but I managed to get a sherry cask Omar at auction for £44.23 including fees and shipping. Very nice! If we take Scotland, Ireland, America, Canada and Japan as the major players, I have whiskies from 26 other 'world whiskies' countries, so it would be difficult to know where to start with recommendations and some of them are discontinued anyway (e.g. Hammer Head from Czechoslovakia - even the country no longer exists! - and Telser from Liechtenstein - they don't seem to be making whisky any more, though they do do other things), though bottles can still sometimes be bought. As far as Israeli whisky goes: I do have a Milk & Honey bottle, but actually prefer Golani Black from the Golan Heights Distillery. With Penderyn, I think my favourite core bottling is the Madeira Finish (though I don't have one at the moment), with Myth (which I do have) a close second, but they really shine with their Icons of Wales - try Rhiannon, if you get the chance - and distillery exclusives. Oh, and in case you worried I was missing out: I'm currently on my second bottle of Kavalan Vinho Barrique!

[@keegan1728]

That’s so impressive! On my recent euro trips I got “unusual” whiskies from Holland, Germany, Belgium, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Wales. Last week I tried a blended malt from Guyana! And it wasn’t bad at all. Still got a long way to go!

[@andrewbutler7681]

@@keegan1728 Is the Guyana one Diamond Club Black Label? I haven't tried it, but have heard about it - I understand it uses malt shipped in bulk from Inver House.

[@Gwhisky]

Impressive collection! Glad to hear you scored an Omar. I prefer the Bourbon myslef, but the sherry one can be fantastic, although the batches vary quite a bit. I've got a shared bottle of the Penderyn Madeira at a friend's place. I'm enjoying it, although it can be a tad sweet at times. I've seen the Myth around, but I believe it was quite expensive. Some cool ideas. Sadly very few of the others you recommended are available here. Cheers! 🥃

[@keegan1728]

@@andrewbutler7681 yes it is. I think the El Dorado distillery purchases the malt and oversees the aging. Not bad at all given my dad paid US$10 for a bottle lol.

[@paologramatica9231]

I would recommend anyone that has access to Michel Couvreur bottlings (IB from France) for a decent price to give it a go, it's pure old style sherry cask whisky distilled in Scotland and entirely aged in Burgundy. True stunners, especially the older expressions.

[@Gwhisky]

I've been looking for a bottle of Couvreur Overaged for a long time now with no success! 🥃

[@paologramatica9231]

@@Gwhisky it is so sad that the prices to send a bottle from France to Taiwan are so expensive :(

[@Gwhisky]

​@@paologramatica9231 Hah sad indeed. I've had a few generous offers to have bottles sent here from Europe, but it's simply not worth it with the shipping. Cheers.

[@scottxu]

Australia has some very good and interesting whiskies on offer, and Starward is just one of them. Tasmania, being an Island state of Australia, is a premium whisky empire of its own. They are small production and therefore pricey though.

[@Gwhisky]

I've been hearing about Australian whisky for years. I can never find any here, unfortunately. 🥃

[@Polytheiser]

The Penderyn Single Cask bottlings like the Amontillado one are crazy good tbh

[@Gwhisky]

I'll be on the lookout! 🥃

[@thewhiskyscribe]

I'd never heard of the Nantou Omar Whisky, but it turns out you can get it here in Australia at Dan Murphy's 😲 It's under that old-school looking Omar label. I'll have to give it a try.

[@Gwhisky]

Hopefully the price is fair. It's good stuff! 🥃

[@-teacherwade4993]

Omar and Yushan are essentially the same liquid, but they use different names for market and price segmentation.

[@Gwhisky]

Good to know. Thanks, Wade! 🥃

[@agrainofmalt]

About to kill a bottle of Starward Left-Field single malt Australian Whisky... only 40%, but aged in French Oak it's a lovely Whisky. Stunning nose.

[@Gwhisky]

I've never come across Starward in Taiwan, sadly. 🥃

[@carlmartinlinder]

I am glad you like Mackmyra Björksav and Grönt Te (actually my favorites of the Mackmyra range as well) but to be honest Mackmyra I sin my opinion the weakest of all the Swedish major distilleries. Next time I go to Taipei I will bring you High Coast, Smögen and Bergslagens samples. Much better! 😉

[@paologramatica9231]

Smogen is so scarce but seems so good !

[@Gwhisky]

Thanks, buddy! I've not tried High Coast, but I have seen it sold here. I'm very curious about it, however it's quite expensive and I seem to remember the bottles being 500ml. Still.. very curious. Appreciate the offer. We'll definitely have to meet up the next time you're here! 🥃

[@DileepB]

I found OMAR Sherry Single Malt Whisky ($90) and Bourbon Barrel Single Malt Whisky ($76)

[@Gwhisky]

Good to know they're available in the US! 🥃

[@konstantinkovtunets8462]

Back from Europe and several optios for World Whiskies I found great and would happily recommend for consideration and tasting: Millstone of Netherlands (as singl malt, so rye ones), Belgian Owl of Belgium, Langatun of Switzerland, and agree to some of the commentors - St.Kilian of Germany...Personally I feel that a bit spicy Amrut and Kavalan Solists would pave better way to the hearts of World whisky lovers, but whiskies from all over the world are going to amaze you in the nearest future, such as Hwayo of S.Korea or Southern American Lamas or Abasolo...

[@Gwhisky]

There are sooo many world whiskies to explore. Sadly for me it's a matter of access. I don't even have access to many of the well-known European or Australian single malts, never mind the more obscure stuff... 🥃

[@konstantinkovtunets8462]

@@Gwhisky No regrets however:) In your videos you are greatly reviewing so many interesting whiskies which we could just imagine of in our regions...I now reside in Kazakhstan and and lead local whisky club, but even with an access to direct spirits distribution channels, engaged in the sphere, cannot get them other than from Duty Free or through friends in other countries..World Whikies right now is one of my most prefferable spheres of imports and distribution in KZ, so thank you for making such reviews - please go on - Australian and New Zelanders are awaited:)

[@DileepB]

You need to try some of the Indian Single Malts. I was lucky to participate in a Drammers tasting featuring a dozen Penderyn and M&H whiskies. Both brands are available in the US.

[@Gwhisky]

I mentioned in the video that these are simply the world whiskies I have on the shelf currently. I've had and enjoyed many Indian single malts over the years! Glad to hear you guys have access to some of these! 🥃

[@cstahl2396]

If you can access one of their bottles i'd like to recomend another swedish whiskybrand called High coast. They also have alot of intresting bottelings to check out, i have been happily surprised of the ones i tasted so far. Skål!

[@Gwhisky]

I've seen High Coast around here in Taiwan. Unfortunately it's very pricey. I hear it's very good, though! 🥃

[@peathead4450]

Thanks for broadening my view with ranking your world whiskies... ...way more than present on my shelf. Call me old fashioned (you have my permission), but after tasting several other than scotch, I have found myself comfortable sipping my (peated and unpeated) scotch whiskies. Slàinte mhath

[@Gwhisky]

Hah nothing wrong with going with what you know. Scotch will always be first for me as well! What's wrong with old fashioned? 🥃

[@peathead4450]

@@Gwhisky for me nothing wrong with old fashioned... as long as you do not use great single malt for making the cocktail of that name 😉

[@Balkonwhisky]

Hello Geoff, Over the last 8 Years i had some Mackmyra Expressions (Blomstertid which was great, Reserva extra Rök Oloroso which was good and special at same time and the Gruvguld which was just O.K. and some others 🤷) and i liked them a lot but there earlyer Bottlings where much better. Actually i'm enjoying the Kavalan Solist Vinho which i really love. Thats the only real World Bottle i got open now beside some Bottles that are distilled in Scotland but matured and bottled in Germany or France, so they are not really World Whiskies. If you can get your Hands on a Bottle of "Michel Couvreur Overaged " you must try it. French Expression of Scotch Malt, matured in Old School Sherry Casks. So far so good. Thanks for sharing your Opinion. Good Video like always. Greetings from Germany 😎🤘

[@Gwhisky]

Funny... Michel Couvreur is sold here in Taiwan, but it's not sold at whisky shops. I reached out to their local distributor and their bottles are only sold in very select restaurants. Odd. I've heard the Overaged expression is fantastic. It's on the wishlist! Cheers buddy! 🥃

[@Balkonwhisky]

@@Gwhisky Nice to know. Here in Germany are only 2 Shops that sell the MC Stuff. Seems like they like Exclusivity. Cheers 🥃😎🤘

[@unmarkeddoor8187]

Yeah, that Green Tea Mackmyra was an unexpected banger.

[@Gwhisky]

Really cool stuff! 🥃

[@unmarkeddoor8187]

@@Gwhisky No Australian whisky?

[@Gwhisky]

@@unmarkeddoor8187 I'm sure there would be if I had access to any of it.

[@unmarkeddoor8187]

@@Gwhisky oh. That's interesting. I just assumed Starward was available everywhere now.

[@hansvaneenennaam457]

Hi Geoff, as being a Canadian why not review Macaloney's Island Distillery: An Loy, Kildara and Peated Mac Na Braiche ??? Maybe those make your Canadian heart beat faster. Nice list and mystery pour, never had something from Kavalan, to be honest. Cheers.

[@Gwhisky]

Sadly I don't have access to much Canadian whisky, even when I go home. Our shops are state-run (and heavily taxed). I'm from Québec, which has very limited choices, even from many distilleries in western Canada. Apparently Shelter Point, Two Brewers, and Macaloney's are brands to watch out for! 🥃

[@Bowman1999]

I have only had a M&H peated and it really didn't stand out the Dead Sea does sound good though. Have you ever tried Rampur ? I thought it was decent if not a little over priced. need to try some Kavalan.

[@Gwhisky]

Hi Rob. No, I've never tried Rampur. I've tried a variety of Amruts and Paul Johns, but that's about as far as my experience with Indian single malts goes. I'll have to keep an eye out for it! 🥃

[@stevengallery5561]

Interesting review Geoff, considering I have no world whiskies in my collection until the recently ordered Nantou from SMWS arrives. 😁 It's a 6yr, 1st fill #3 char barrel (🤔) at 57.1% Never tried Taiwanese but I'll let you know my thoughts once received.

[@Gwhisky]

Hi Steven. I've never tried that SMWS Nantou, although I hear from others that it's quite good. They make quality stuff. Enjoy! 🥃

[@jackthepickledhound]

Pot stilled malted barley! I don't want to seem silly and limit my experiences, but I'm a single malt scotch guy and any new player on the horizon knows where the benchmark is. I just ordered an indie Penderyn and a Starward single cask.

[@Gwhisky]

Man I wish I could get my hands on some Starward here. I've been hearing about it for years and it's just not sold in my market. Enjoy! 🥃

[@jackthepickledhound]

@@Gwhisky my first Starward was the inexpensive Dual something with barley and wheat. Not impressive. But this single cask with a red wine maturation at 55% is world class. I don't know how, but a local shop did a store pick.

[@whiskyonthewestcoast]

Nice video, gotta look out for some Mackmyra. I did love the Kavalan Vinho Barrique. I know you're in Taiwan now, but I was curious what part if Canada you're originally from?

[@Gwhisky]

Mackmyra is making some interesting stuff. Glad you enjoyed the Kavalan. I'm originally from Montreal. 🥃

[@whiskyonthewestcoast]

@@Gwhisky Nice! Bring back the Expos!

[@CharlesOffdensen]

Kyro, Elsburn and Balcones are the ones I enjoy the most. After Kavalan that is.

[@Gwhisky]

Haven't tried any of them. Ones to look out for! 🥃

[@superodfx]

You’re getting quite buff brother Geoff !!

[@Gwhisky]

I've been attaching weights to my glencairns for years. Finally paying off! 🥃

[@cherish731]

Curious about the Costwolds whisky but not available in Taiwan.

[@Gwhisky]

Yeah that one's pretty high on the wishlist! 🥃

[@ursoouindio]

We have some good (and also not so good) whiskies here in Brazil. If you have any chance to try single malts from Union Distillery, I would strongly recommend! Other than that, I'm looking forward to try Elsburn from Germany. Cheers!

[@Gwhisky]

Interesting! I can't say I've ever come across a Brazilian whisky here in Taiwan before, but I'd be very interested to try one. Union... noted! 🥃

[@AlainDoiron]

No 🇨🇦 in stock 😱?!? Shelter Point, Two Brewers, Alberta Premium CS… or at least a little Lot 40.

[@Gwhisky]

I have some unopened cask strength Wiser's 23, but that's about it. Finished my last bottle of Alberta Premium CS (batch 3). Every time I go back to Montreal Shelter Point and Two Brewers are nowhere to be found, unfortunately. 🥃

[@trapperkcmo3460]

love penderyn. intrigued by MH dead sea

[@cemtuncel1602]

I have 2 Swiss Single Malts; Johnett 8 y with 44%abv and non-age stated Säntis with 43% abv matured in beer and wine casks; both are unchillfiltered & natural colour. Especially Johnett is just great. Another single malt, really good value, is from Spain; DYC 15 y, unfortunately this one is 40%abv, probably chill filtered and colour added; but I got it for 35 Euro only, can't complain :) Finally I have a 3y young single malt from Poland; Wild Fields, nstural colour, unchillfiltered and 46%abvI still have not opened the bottle yet, it was recommended by a Polish friend. Slainte!

[@Gwhisky]

Some cool ideas. I'll see if I can track any down the next time I'm in Europe. Sadly none of your suggestions are available here. 🥃

[@stevewhan7308]

Should try some Australian whiskeys. I’d be interested in your thoughts.

[@jeremiahsuryanto4342]

what do you recommend mate ? I've only seen Starward so far, maybe a particular release or an entirely different brand ?

[@Gwhisky]

I WISH I could try Australian whiskies. I've been hearing about them for years. I have no access here in Taiwan! 🥃

[@trevorbrown389]

Dude, gotta add Two Brewers or Shelter Point to the list. Represent. 🇨🇦

[@Gwhisky]

I can never find them. I have yet to come across any of them when I visit Canada. 🥃

[@81mysharona]

Omar is $55 here in Southern California where I can find it. At that price, would you buy?

[@Gwhisky]

Yeah it's worth trying at least for that price. Genuinely good stuff! 🥃

[@michaelwood3203]

Difficult topic. Suggestion for next review Geoff - Out of this world affordable whiskies! You’ve probably done it already. I’ll have to go through your back catalogue I suppose. Keep them coming, always worth 10 minutes even if they’re 15 minutes long! Oops

[@Gwhisky]

Hmm. Can do. I've done quite a few videos with a focus on budget, but bang-for-buck is always a good topic to come back to! 🥃

[@deeshmond]

For me, the Milk & Honey I tried was just awful lol. Couldn't even finish it. The Madeira from Penderyn would be my favourite of the few that I've tried from them. For Mackmyra, I quite enjoyed the SvenskEk (that Gront Te sounds dynamite). As for our home and native land(!!), I personally never liked Canadian whiskey (not a Rye fan which most Cdn whiskey seems to be) but some new distilleries making single malts like Two Brewers and Shelter Point are creating some great stuff. Probably tough to find that out there though eh?

[@Gwhisky]

I've got a bottle of Madeira on the go at a friend's place at the moment and it's good stuff! Can't say I've tried the SvenskEk, although I've seen it sold locally. One to watch out for. Shelter Point or Two Brewers are nowhere to be found in Asia. I don't even see them when I go back home to Montreal. I couldn't even find any in Toronto, either. 🥃

[@deeshmond]

@@Gwhisky ahh too bad, I thought it would have at least made it out to TO! I’ve lucked out being in Vancouver. If you’re ever in the area, you can have whatever I’ve got left 🥃

[@Gwhisky]

@@deeshmond Very kind offer. Thanks buddy! 🥃

[@БьярмГипербореев]

Test the new Irish whiskey TITAN, if you find it in your region..😊

[@Gwhisky]

Never heard of it. I'll look into it. Appreciate the suggestion! 🥃

[@ironmantran]

Wad up G ! (new lingo, since u r away too long LOL ! sorry).... Top 1-2-3-4-5 : all Canadian "ryes", since us Canucks can no longer afford anything else in Ontario. So, (1) Alberta Premium 65% [yes, THIS is the Scotchiest !] --- (2) ALberta premium 20 yo (3) Alberta premium 40% (4) Alberta Spring (5) Alberta Water ... u got my drift.

[@Gwhisky]

Hah! I've had couple of the AP Cask Strength releases. Epic stuff! I might grab the 20 year old at some point. The stuff I'm hoping to try when I get back home this summer is Shelter Point and Two Brewers, although they're not usually easy to find in Quebec. 🥃

[@unmarkeddoor8187]

40% Angel share on the Dead Sea Apex.

[@familyjag5]

Paul John - Mithuna. Thick chocolate, dates and deliciousness. Really, really good.

[@Gwhisky]

I've heard a lot about it. Sounds incredible! 🥃

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

Is there a selection of American whiskies available where you are?

[@Gwhisky]

Yes, but it's limited to bourbon. I like bourbon, but I'd be much more interested in trying some American single malts, which I hear can be spectacular. I've yet to see any here. 🥃

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

@@Gwhisky There are some, but there are also some spectacularly bad & weird ones too.

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

@@Gwhisky The single worst single malt I ever tasted was one from Westland. It tasted like building-supply quality oak juice extract.

[@gabrielmariz9610]

No whisky from Brazil? Try out Union or Lamas!

[@Gwhisky]

I'd love to, but I don't have access! 🥃

[@edwinchs]

That's really a lot of good words for a 40% omar (correct me if i am wrong)

[@Gwhisky]

It's 46% and naturally presented. 🥃

[@edwinchs]

@@Gwhisky OMG sorry for my wrong info...indeed 46% ! It's like 20 bucks in TW right....should drink it like water everyday lmao

[@mamuka1977]

Omar is $50-$55 in NJ, NY

[@Gwhisky]

Good to know. It's definitely worth trying at that price. 🥃

[@mamuka1977]

@@Gwhisky I am definitely picking one bottle up

[@ariea.devalois1564]

Hmm, I have a bunch of Scotch, and one Canadian Single Malt, Shelter Point from Campbell River BC. 46%, nc, ncf. Delicious, though I like my Scotch a bit better.

[@Gwhisky]

I've heard a lot about Shelter Point. I'll be on the lookout next time I'm in Canada! 🥃

[@elduderino3120]

I had a Penderyn back in 2015 (IIRC?) and it was just bland. Nothing offensive, but nothing memorable either. My brother had brought it with him from duty free as a gift, but it was a bit of a let down so we and and a friend necked the lot in a night sat in Plaza Sol BCN.

[@Gwhisky]

My first Penderyn was about 10 years ago, and it was just... weird. To be fair, I've never had one that's blown me away, but I've only tried a handful. Their more recent Sherrywood and Madeira entry-level options aren't bad! 🥃

[@israelliberow1855]

Amazing that out of five whiskeys two of them are milk and honey. M&H Elements Sherry Cask, Just won an award The World’s Best Single Malt Whisky-According To The 2023 World Whiskies Awards Have you tasted it ?

[@Gwhisky]

I have. Good stuff! M&H is definitely a brand to watch. 🥃

[@notorious_raksasa]

Amrut CS!!

[@elduderino3120]

IRN-BRU reviews LOL!

[@tehutim]

I appreciate your inclusion of colonial produced Zionist whisky.

[@Gwhisky]

This is a whisky channel. No interest in discussing politics or divisive topics here. The whisky's good.

[@hilary544]

Sexy AND Scottish???? LOL

[@Gwhisky]

Lol is that an oxymoron? 😂

[@alansmithee4895]

Wales ~ Richard Burton, Anthony Hopkins...

[@alansmithee4895]

Mezcal . 🏜🥃