The BEST WHISKIES of 2022.....

[@thewhiskyfriend]

what would your whisky of the year be..?

[@utterbeastage]

This year's Glenallachie 2006 PX Cask #6607 is an absolutely delicious sherry bomb 🥃

[@jezhellewell7690]

Hazelburn 10.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

@@utterbeastage I will keep an eye out my friend....cheers for the tip....

[@leroygibb9243]

Bunna 12 CS 🔥

[@thewhiskyfriend]

@@leroygibb9243 great choice my friend

[@krishnar3493]

@16:27 Nice job, fella. Merry Christmas to you and you family, Alan! Excellent work in 22, looking forward to your content in ‘23.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

Killed half a bottle in a week (responsibly of course) thanks for your kind words see you in 2023. Cheers

[@krishnar3493]

@@thewhiskyfriend To me, this is the right right of the year to slay a bottle like that. Liver should get a good long break from early next year 🤕

[@simonridge6607]

“have no fears, I’ve managed to pick up another one” 😂 Love it Alan. Here’s to many more great videos in 2023🎉

[@thewhiskyfriend]

job done big fella...this is going to be legendary my friend.....

[@chazchilly9697]

It’s difficult in Az, USA to find allot of these bottles…thank goodness we can get these gems shipped across the pond….BUT…locally The Speyburn 15 is available for $65…it’s definitely the best value for money and punches well above imo

[@pizzawarlord9232]

My best scotch of 2022 was the Bunnahabhain 2022 12 yr cask strength. It is something special indeed. I have two left unopened and finally picking up another tomorrow.

[@doronneuhaus30]

Cracking list Alan. Been trying to get hold of the Bunna 12 but really battling find it in the Netherlands. My whisky of the year came down to a choice between Arran 18, Ledaig 18 and Glen Scotia 8 Peated PX. In the end I would have to go for the GS because you would expect the two 18's to be brilliant. The GS8 is rich, sherried, peated and cask strength - say no more!!

[@thewhiskyfriend]

You need to get creative, any friends in the UK that can get it for you.... Cheers...

[@utoobia]

Bravo….the Bunna 12 CS! It’s something else. I have it in 2nd place for my Whisky of the Year, only behind Benromach 2012 Cask Strength.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

The Benromach is good, but oh that Bunna is special my friend.... Cheers Alan

[@utoobia]

@@thewhiskyfriend …I have four bottles of each. It was a tough call. 😎

[@saevar69]

Nice one Alan.Happy christmas and happy new year.

[@rupertansell4662]

I’m a bit of a newbie so haven’t tried all these yet as still feeling my way. Bunnahabhain 12 is a corker. I really like the Glen Scotia double cask and the Bruichladdich Classic Laddie. Deanston 12 is very drinkable too as is the Arran Barrel Reserve. I have a Tamdhu 12, Glencadam 10 and a Kilkerren 12 which I’ve yet to open. Your reviews heavily influenced my purchase of these and I’m really looking forward to cracking these open! Keep up these excellent reviews 👍👍👍

[@thewhiskyfriend]

Your gonna enjoy those banging whiskies ... Glad your enjoying and your kind words mean a lot my friend...

[@dalekelly7314]

Great list!! Have the Bunna 12 CS and agree is awesome. Craigallechie 13 is amazing too. I struggle with the Craigallechie 17 as its so expensive in US ($170+) and its only 4 years older than the 13 for $50! I really enjoyed the Speyburn 15 but haven't seen it in over a year. Orchard House is a tremendous whiskey for the money. We have gone through many bottles especially over the summer!

[@TJO1913]

Nice selections Alan. Have yet to try the Craigellachie 17 or Bunna 12 CS, but I will keep my eyes out for them. This year I found myself going back to the Benromach 15 more than any other bottle in my cabinets. Wishing you a happy holiday season.

[@michaelbradley8937]

That's a fun list, all great bottlings - thank you very much!!

[@papaq]

6K before 2023?? Congratulations Alan!

[@thewhiskyfriend]

Cheers Jerry.. Have a great New year fella...

[@davieislay]

I suspect KZbin fired this at me based on that last dram 😁😂 but I’m delighted you enjoyed this year’s 12CS so much! Slàinte & Happy New Year when it arrives! 😁👊🥃

[@thewhiskyfriend]

Awesome whisky David... Loved it... Probably the best dram for me in a long time fella... All the best fella.... 🥃😜

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Love each of these whiskies and every moment I can find to watch you unpack these and give insight into their flavours. I hope you have a Merry Christmas!

[@thewhiskyfriend]

All great Jon, sending festive blessings to you and yours from me and mine my friend and the journey get back on the road in 2023....hope the weather is not to bad at your end.. Stay safe fella

[@jezhellewell7690]

“Spending more time with the bottle than with my wife”! Love it! 😆

[@thewhiskyfriend]

She's not happy fella...

[@sandrofazzolari8833]

Dear Alan, I enjoy Kilkerran 16 and Bunnahabhain 12 very much . Been drinking Craigellechie 13 for decades. A super dram and so sincere. Merry Christmas 🎄 Alan and good health and happiness for a happy new year ! Ciao 👋 S.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

All great Sandro... Sending festive blessings to you and yours from me and mine my friend... Have a good one and we will catch up in 2023...ciao fella....

[@Rohit_M]

All cracking good whiskies Alan! Enjoyed your reviews in 2022 and look forward to more in 2023. Happy Holidays to you my friend. Cheers!

[@thewhiskyfriend]

festive blessings to you and yours from me and mine and we will catch up again in 2023...cheers Rohit...

[@canal-do-guga-namura]

Kicking myself I missed this huge deal last November... both the Balvenie 12 Doublewood and the Craigeallachie 17 for less than the price of the Craigeallachie alone! It was early November and when I saw the deal I thought "such a deal this early in November, they must have something awesome in store for Black Friday proper"... I was wrong and I still kick myself over it. I wanted a replacement for my Doublewood but didn't know anything about Craigeallachie so I didn't immediately realize what a deal this was...Tasted the Craigeallachie 17 a couple weeks later... damn, so good. Still no doublewood replacement, it's become so expensive as of late (keep in mind I live in Brazil... scotch is extremely expensive here). uuuuugh! Cheers!

[@robhalford92]

Haha! Fantastic. I boutght the 12CS off your reccomendation and it just arrived today. The 2021 release really turned a corner for me half way down the bottle, but heard some great things about this years release! Looking forward to hearing more from you in the new year. Slainté

[@andrewwohl11]

Great suggestions Alan! Surprised, but not really, that 2 Craigallachies made the list. I havent tried Compass Box yet, it looks great. I knew you couldnt resist putting the Killkerran on there somewhere. I reckon its your all-time favorite. Have a great New Year!

[@thewhiskyfriend]

thanks buddy, Glenallachie just needed a break, that would really have been confusing amongst the Craigellachies....this Bunna reminds me so much of my fav Kilkerran 8 57.1% abv oloroso....thanks for dropping by and have a great festive season buddy....

[@doronneuhaus30]

@@thewhiskyfriend if that Bunna is anything like the Kilkerran 8 57.1%, I might be prepared to sacrifice a kidney for it. That KK8 remains one of my favourite sherried whiskies up there with Billy Walker Glendronach 18.

[@heisenbergguy7772]

Well done, Speyburn 15 is my whisky of the year! Awesome list!

[@markturon1906]

Thanks, Alan! Always appreciate your gems like these! Merry Christmas!!

[@whiskynotes9326]

Great list! So sad we can't get the Bunna 12 CS in Sweden. We do however have an excellent selection of Craigellechie from Indie bottlers that I'm really enjoying.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

You need to get creative my friend and hunt down this bunna 12 Cs... You need this whisky in your life fella... Cheers

[@davidowen2834]

Good video Alan, craigellachie 13 is great especially for the price. The dram for me this year is AnConc 18. All the best Alan and wish you,your family and of course your channel all the best for the coming year. Excellent, slàinte Alan and Doon the hatch.🥃

[@jezhellewell7690]

Great list Alan. Need to grab a bottle of that Arran Quarter Cask. Sounds fantastic. Thanks for your great work & videos this year mate & pointing me in the right direction on my whisky journey.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

Your very welcome Jez, if your ever around Manchester your invited to the shed fella... And yes you need to pick up that Arran qtr cask my friend... Sending festive blessings to you and yours from me and mine.... Cheers Jez

[@jezhellewell7690]

@@thewhiskyfriend Thanks Alan. Appreciate that. I’m only in North Yorkshire, so not far from Manchester. Have a good one pal.

[@Andre-nt4dn]

Wonderful choices, Alan. I bought 2 botttles of Speyburn 15 just last month, but haven't tried it yet... Merry Christmas to everybody.

[@WhiskeyQuests]

Cheers Alan. Fantastic choices and I can’t wait to finally trying these especially the Bunna. Merry Christmas to you and your wife. 🤙🥃

[@jmcc7886]

great video Alan, I’ve got a few bottles lined up for Christmas, all ones you’ve recommended so thanks again. from Jenny in Wales

[@thewhiskyfriend]

Fantastic! have a great festive holiday season Jenny , thanks and enjoy...responsibly of course..😜

[@jeremyguerrier8301]

What a fantastic whisky selection you provided here ! As a peaty head myself, I was expected a PC 10 maybe next year 😉Haven't tried yet the Craigellachie 17 and Speyburn 15 but they're on my list (if by any chance Santa reads this comment !!) Thanks and cheers Alan ! Nice Xmas to y'all !

[@thewhiskyfriend]

i did the pc 10 as the first video of 2022 and it was in the reckoning along with the pc olc:01 2010...never quite made it to the end as the Bunna burst onto the scene with a week to go....and its exceptional my friend....

[@neilbloor8743]

Good list Alan

[@thewhiskyfriend]

Got a Whisky of the Year (Extras) no Criteria... patreon only video coming your way later tonight..

[@whiskyonthewestcoast]

Great video as always! A little surprised, knowing your live of GA 10 CS that it didn't show up in some iteration. Looking for that 12 CS whenever it hits Canada. Also, Craigellachie 13 is a stunner for the price. Very characterful, and overdelivers on value. All the best in 2023!

[@babydavey2782]

In Japan the scotch whisky is,priced affordable so was able to savor many variety

[@tiredoffools8929]

Loved your picks here! Can't go wrong with any of them. Cheers!

[@thewhiskyfriend]

Thanks for watching!

[@thewhiskyfriend]

if you have not tried my whisky of the year folks, you need to rectify that asap....

[@gavsdrams]

sounds good

[@WhiskyLoversSociety]

Nice list

[@thewhiskyfriend]

Have a great festive season fella.

[@richardgillette5759]

If I had a list of the best i tried in 22 then Bunnahabhain 12 cask strength would be at the top too

[@WhiskyMystery]

Can not argue with those lovely Craigellachies

[@thewhiskyfriend]

There great Phil... But the bunna, now that's a whole new level.... Sending festive blessings to you and Deepa.... Have a good one fella...

[@WhiskyMystery]

@@thewhiskyfriend And to you Alan

[@RomainRiviere]

I thought the Longrow 18 will be on this list

[@thewhiskyfriend]

it would defo have been, however availability like the kilkerran just pushed it out but undoubtably one of the best for 2022

[@flying_hussar3034]

Bunna 12cs 2022 is the whisky of the year for me

[@thewhiskyfriend]

Great minds fella...

[@CB-zx3jn]

Gotta keep the wife happy, my friend 🙂!! All-round great list of whiskies. Sorry to see no peat on the list, but then again, you could go on for days picking great whisky, and have to cut the list somewhere. We are in somewhat of a dichotomy of whisky-production vs whisky-availability these days. Tons of great whiskies being produced, but getting our hands on it... well, there is where the problem lies. Do you think the industry as a whole is playing games with the customer base? There are supposedly millions of barrels of whisky sitting around, so why on earth would "the industry" make us all think that there are such shortages of good stuff? Well, you know the answer. Maximized profits... Frustrating. Okay, enough of my "whinging" about the reality of the whisky world today. Gotta get back to enjoying the short life we have been granted by the Creator, and not let all of this nonsense keep us down. Life is too short to drink bad whisky. Keep up the good work, fella!!

[@TheThornicator]

Cheers Alan. I know the hate I'll receive for saying it, but Scotch is still > Bourbon.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

What's your highlight in 2022 Adam?

[@TheThornicator]

@@thewhiskyfriend if we're talking anything at all... I have to give it to Glengoyne 25 again.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

@@TheThornicator nice pick fella... Its always on my bar.... Cheers buddy

[@utoobia]

I live right in the heart of bourbon country, and I agree. I still love bourbon, but as my friend says, “It’s the high fructose corn syrup of whiskies”. The depth and diversity of flavors in single malts dwarfs that of bourbon.

[@babydavey2782]

The whisky in Australia is just to over priced, it’s taxed to much so we are not able to savor the whisky you have, can we purchase from a cheaper source