Top 10 UNPEATED Scotch Whiskies Under $100 (in 2024)

In this video, I list my picks for the top 10 Unpeated scotch whiskies under $100. So, the bottles in this list include whiskies from Islay, the Lowlands, the Highlands, and Speyside. Some are bourbon matured, some sherry matured, some are wine finished. None of the whiskies are peated.
If you're interested in peated whiskies in this price range, check out the video I did last year about the top 10 scotch whiskies under $100: • Top 10 Scotch Whiskies... Will the highest rated unpeated whisky on last year's list hold its position at the top of the list in this video?
For more peated whisky picks in this range, check out my list of recommended alternatives cheaper than Lagavulin 16 Year: • Top 5 Scotch Whisky Al...
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00:00 - Introduction
01:47 - Honorable Mention
03:02 - Number 10
04:41 - Number 9
05:20 - Number 8
05:51 - Number 7
06:18 - Number 6
07:11 - Number 5
07:52 - Number 4
09:15 - Number 3
09:41 - Number 2
11:03 - Number 1

[@gillespie834]

Another good sherried one is Edradour Caledonia 12, although it runs quite close to $100.

[@whiskywhereabouts]

It was on the long list of candidates, but - even though it can happen - I just couldn't find it reliably under the $100 ...

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Brilliant list Tim, if this is all you could have in your bar you'd be happy... until the peat cravings kick in 😅 This list gave me hope as well to see how many great whiskies are out there for a good value. Cheers Tim, great video 🥃

[@whiskywhereabouts]

Thanks! Some good values in there for sure.

[@whiskywhereabouts]

What are your favorite unpeated scotch whiskies for less than $100?

[@ralff1977]

UNpeated.

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

@@ralff1977 Thanks 👍

[@ralff1977]

@@MrChristopherMolloy Still great choice - I also favor peated ones.

[@Cole-lebout723]

A couple of my favorite unpeated scotches right now would probably be the Glen Garioch 12yo, signatory vintage teaninich 13yo unchillfiltered collection, Glenturret triple wood, and singleton of Glen Ord 12yo slow batch distilled.

[@whiskywhereabouts]

Nice! I've been seeing more and more appreciation of that Glen Garish lately...

[@Rohit_M]

I would add Arran 10, Tobermory 12, Glenallachie 12, Glancadam 10, Indri (you can debate scotch vs. international but Indri (46%, all natural and under a $100) beats many by a mile in terms of what it is. I also got Craigellachie 13 (bought 3 bottles) for $50 CAD on an offer. I realize a couple of these maybe over $100 in other markets but I managed to get all of these under $100 CAD. I can't say that will be the case going forward but I have tried all of them and they are all great.

[@whiskywhereabouts]

These are solid choices, and that's a great price on that Craig 13 ...

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

Nice list 👍 BTW, I can still get Craigellechie 13 for $50 in NYC 🤔 Here's my Top Ten Scotches Under $40ish... 10. Gordon Graham's Black Bottle 9. Glen Moray Elgin Classic 8. Glen Moray Sherry Cask 7. Aerstone 10 Land Cask 6. Loch Lomand 12 5. Glen Fohdry French Oak 4. Scarabus (46%) 3. Glencadam 10 2. Compass Box Orchard House 1. Benromach 10

[@whiskywhereabouts]

Thanks! You've hunted out some really good prices. I wouldn't expect to get even half of these for less than $40 (and anything below $60 on the Craig 13 is a buy it price to me)

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

@@whiskywhereabouts I'm in NYC, not exactly easy to find bargains here these days 😷

[@TheReal_DeanD]

Hi Christopher. You’re so lucky you have lots of under $40 options. By me Benromach 10 year is $56, Glencadam 10 is $60. Craigellachie 13 is $55.😢

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

@@TheReal_DeanD Craigellechie 13 is worth $55.

[@TheReal_DeanD]

@@MrChristopherMolloyit’s a banger. I was so spoiled. For years I got it for $38 to $42.

[@Ghost-rq4zv]

Hard to get hold of but just landed a Kilkerran 8 sherry for £62, phenomenal dram

[@whiskywhereabouts]

That's a great price, but that one's peated ... Cheers!

[@Ghost-rq4zv]

lol can’t believe I forgot, in that case the classic laddie is one I’d have on my list that’s not on yours but I haven’t tried a few of them to compare to.

[@edwardauerbach8036]

I get a little annoyed with these whiskey ratings. You knock whiskeys that are chilled filtered or have color added but to me what really counts is the aroma and taste. The increased popularity of Bourbon is related to high cost of good Scotch. Last year, I bought Ardbeg 10 in a presentation box with two metal cups for $50. Now that bottle without any box is $70. $100 for decent Scotch is no bargain. I am not a whiskey snob. I buy what I like to drink regardless of the label.

[@TheReal_DeanD]

Hi Edward. I think part of the reasoning for chill filtration and color additives being knocked is that to some those elements impact flavor. Regarding Scotch pricing sadly I’m seeing the same things you are just not as bad. Ardbeg is up to $60 in my area.