Top 5 Whiskies Under $100 (in 2023) | Holiday Gift Guide

[@TheRealMikeSpencer]

Because you suggested it, I got a bottle of Nikka from the Barrel the other week (for myself, not a gift haha😅) and loved it. Great suggestions!

[@shortpours]

🙌

[@christinecamley]

This NNikka is great value and quite delicious! Cheers!

[@christinecamley]

Great suggestions! Feel free to make longer videos - you are interesting to listen to! and I’d love to see some peated scotch reviews if you enjoy that type of single malt scotch! Cheers!

[@linusstick]

Love your picks. It’s funny cuz you look too young to drink. I’m subscribed and will keep watching. Cheers!

[@shortpours]

Thanks!! And yes I’m proud of my young looks haha. Almost 40, just waiting for a dramatic turn for the worse 😅

[@tyrael4043]

I have tried each of your picks except the gooderham (it's impossible to get in germany) and i have to say the only one that it'd knock down is the laphroaig 10. It's a far too dividing flavor to gift someone (especially beginners). I'd rather put a kilchoman sanaig on that spot, if we have to pick something peated. Much rounder peat notes along with a heavily cherried taste. Not too complex. I recetly got the bottle for 50€

[@shortpours]

Laphroaig is a peaty one that’s for sure! The Kilchoman Samaig is 👌, but unfortunately here in Canada it’s closer to $110. Always so interesting to hear how costs differ in different places! At 50€ that’s comparable to $75 CAD. I wish I could get it at that price!

[@tyrael4043]

@@shortpours Well, you (most likely) have the advantage of having relatively cheap bourbons :P a wild turkey rare breed goes for anything from 45 to 55€ here.

[@christinecamley]

It depends on the individual! I was introduced to scotch with Lagavulin 16 and immediately had Ardbeg Ten and Laphroaig 10 and immediately fell in love with peated scotch! Some people love a Laphroaig quickly! I hear you that for some it can be overwhelming!

[@inuitplus]

Glad to see a new Canadian whisky reviewer. Minor problem that detracts from your presentation and credibility is your pronunciation of the scotch names. Good luck.

[@shortpours]

Each video I’m finding more to improve on, thanks for the note - I’ll add it to the list!

[@gmdnoob8954]

What Johnnie Walker do you think is the best for beginners?

[@shortpours]

I'm quite fond of the Johnny Black. Some nice toffee in there, a whisp of peat and smoke, and a little citrus to balance it out

[@gmdnoob8954]

@@shortpours thank you