whisky review 288 - requested whisky reviews and 3 big questions

[@jackwood8307]

Ralfy, I never thought that I would like Whisky. But I never knew how to experience it properly till I started watching your videos. You have opened up a new world of taste for me, thank you.

[@JmdpZ]

Ralfy is totally right about building experience with your nose and palate. When I started, I struggled to get even 3 smells and tastes picked out. After a few months of practice, I was putting together very detailed notes. My whole perspective on what it "good" whisky changed too!

[@andycduckworth]

great point on the inherited bottles Ralfy, couldn't agree more. It was made to be enjoyed!

[@deinfluencing]

Haha Grand OId Parr, I found some of this in the back of my dad's liquor cabinet when I was on a hunt for a dram one night. I'm surprised it's going to be reviewed! Will save my questions for then. Also in reference to "putting a bottle aside at a retailer's shop", all you Ontarian viewers, one of the few benefits of our Gov't controlled alcohol, we can buy a bottle (if it's low in availability) and try it at a pub and if it's not good we can return the bottle no questions asked within 30 days!

[@JoeBribiesca]

Excellent vid, Ralphy! I'm sitting here with a glass of Crown Royal Reserve in a brandy snifter (I have yet to get my hands on a Glencairn glass!) Anyway, this stuff's like candy! By comparison a neat glass of Chivas Regal 12yr tastes like a ribeye steak! Both are very good, but both are very different. Thanks again!

[@crazyzee81]

I was able to try a glass from a newer bottle and and very old bottle of Old Parr( 50+ years) in Japan. I enjoyed the older stuff quite a bit and the new stuff was not bad either but I preferred the Yamizaki 12 myself. Also Ralfy please excuse my language but I love the polite way you put down a whisky. You keep it simple and say "I will not be reviewing that bottle" instead of saying its horseshit. I look forward to the double black review.

[@ThePlaskis]

Ole, I obviously can't speak for Ralfy but I myself went to Aberlour last year and took the bigger tour (can't remember the name). Had Jonathan as our guide, and it was absolutely marvellous!

[@SirJabsAlot]

Wise words regarding old whisky that has been in the family. I have a few old bottles left by my Grandfather. I look forward to that special moment..

[@thinkneo]

Hey! Thanks a lot for giving my love for the malts etc a new direction & Understanding. Also would like to share that I did try chilling my brandy goblet before pouring myself a dram yesterday & boy what an uplifting experience. I am going to stick with that formula henceforth, but haven't still come around covering my glass with an ice pack. contd...

[@Anonymous98706]

Hello Ralfy, I highly appreciate your reviews and you certainly deserve more video views. This glass is for you sir, cheers!

[@themaltbar]

Hi Ralfy, jus now uncovering some blends...I now know they can be a nice treat if not a pleasant detour from Malts. Discovered it in a most "serendipitous", as we say here at the maltbar, 'accidently'or in a quite 'fortuitous' manner and thats always special, right?! cheers Ralfy!

[@MrKuyaJ]

Atta' Boy Ralfy! Whisky drinking is an art, and as such is seen and tasted differently by each individual. Depending on our location, a dram of Macallan 12yo may taste differently. That is why we got into this in the first place...and that is why we come to people like Ralfy to make sense of it. BTW, I honestly agree about the FAMILY whisky tradiition. Drink to your family and be fortunate to where you are in life. Appreciate and DRINK! Or, pass it on to the next so they can enjoy it.

[@Cordwinder]

Hey Ralfy, Old Parr is famous and well received as a gift here in Japan too, especially by the politicians. The reason for that is apparently you can stand the bottle of Old Parr on its corner without it tipping over. I think there is some symbolism there that the politicians like. I tried to do it once but could not. Perhaps the bottles are different from what I have and what you have, and you might try this before you had your first sip. Oh, and I'm wont be responsible for ANY broken bottles:)

[@Malt454]

Great non-comment on The Black Grouse, Ralfy! - "if you can't say anything nice..." Good segment - lots of business taken care of. Sláinte Mhath and Corp Slaynt!

[@nethermalt]

Hi Ralfy - What are your thoughts on the effect of light exposure on whisky? I was in a shop today and was wondering about all the pricey bottles that are on display under constant ambient light, for a long time... I've read many opinions on proper storage of whisky, and the general advice is to keep the whisky in the tube/box and away from light.. Do you suggest malt-mates avoid purchasing "display" bottles? Thanks from Vancouver, BC (where we pay through the nose for our drams!)

[@StevenCalwas]

Thanks for all the vlogs, Ralfy. They have whisked me rapidly through my whisky educational journey. While I still occasionally drink whisky, I usually find myself these days drinking smoky mezcal. I've tasted and enjoyed most of the peaty, smoky Islay whiskies. Can you direct me to a whisky that is smoky but not peaty?

[@knarfzxc]

Honouring of your Ancestors and Saints: If you choose, when opening a new bottle of any spirit, be sure to pour a few drops on the floor. A common practice in West Africa and extending to Cuban Santería rites.

[@smartass23t]

Hey Ralfy, forgive me if this has been asked before but have you tried Jack Daniel's Single Barrel? I know you reviewed Gentlemen Jack and I've been eagerly awaiting the single barrel review. Thanks

[@dvdbloke]

double black at costco less than 20 quid with the vat mate! :) Naked Grouse was surprising for me, looking forward to that review to compare notes! ;)

[@ridercanada1]

Very curious, what does the Manx bothy look like from the outside. Don't worry no stalking from this side of the pond!!

[@Wayfarer8]

Thank You for this information. I didn't now that.

[@TheJusnic82]

haha why was your pointer a toothbrush? You are the best Ralfy

[@damillionmalania]

MacLeods Island. Take into concideration that it's still relatively young at 8 years old, but I think it fits the description "smoky but not peaty". Just a tip. :)

[@pandrey13]

Hi, ralfy! Do you have some thoughts about William Riddell whisky?

[@Wayfarer8]

Hello, Ralfy. Have You heard about the removing of the warehouses of Lagavulin and some other distilleries from the Islay? Could it lead to the worse taste of the whisky from this region?

[@voynixx]

I'm in the market for trying my first 30 year old whisky, is the glenfarclas 30y a good choose? Or can you recommend another bottle? I usualy drink lagavulin,ardbeg, glenfarclas 105 and so on.

[@ronaldyan1]

Hi Ralfy. When can you do an review on Glen Ord 12 years old?

[@Ivo--]

Ralfy, you won't be reviewing the Grouses but can you give a short snippet/soundbite on your opinion of the standard. black and snow? I'm curious what your opinion is. Not very good I gather?

[@TheSF2Dude]

Hi Ralfy. In the comment-section of an older video you wrote there would be a review of Strathisla 12yo "later this year". That was 2 years ago. Are there still any plans for it?

[@tweezerjam]

Is the “parr” a nod to golf?

[@srksrq]

Hey ralfy.....quick question, what do think about the Auchentochen 21?

[@dj3v3len]

hi Ralfy.. i just opened a bottle of Black Bottle,and i loved it.. have you tried Connemara Single malt? did you like it? Norwegian 27

[@MrJoris0123]

Oh no, the candle is not burning ! I'm surprised that there is no glenlivet 18 / glenfiddich 18. I would think there was a ton of requests on those :)

[@RadioLaboratory]

Ralfy, off the beaten path so to speak, Wikipedia says "Bothys" are shelters in the remote mountainous regions of Scotland, usually left 'unlocked' and 'available' for anyone to live 'free of charge' ...hmmm!!, that'd be nice! but yea, true??...or untrue?! & with Manx being of/about the Isle of Man if I read it correctly the Manx Bothy is our very next Vacation Destination!! hehe!! Wiki...you gotta luv it, yea?! Keep fightin the good fight Ralfy!! Bigluv!! cheers malt mate! Rob-o

[@Cypeq]

Ralfy It would be very nice of you to tell us this story whenever you please. Maybe 300th episode would be nice occasion for that ^_^

[@sarahcelta]

¡Thank you Ralfy for Old parr mention!

[@chrish12345]

I'm sure if you went in to Sainsbury and asked them to put a bottle aside they'd first of all call for a supervisor then call for security - that's the value of smaller shops that they have to offer a genuine service.

[@eledero]

Hey, Ralfy! Nice review! Just for the sake of curiosity: if we send you some local spirit, are you willing to make a review of it? Greetings from Colombia.

[@Lisaross93]

Mr ralfy would you mind doing a review on crown royal reserve? thank you.

[@MrKuyaJ]

Oh, Ralfy, forgot to ask.....im curious about a Whisky club down in LA to join, but i think Im not ready yet. Is an ovix

[@blastun]

Hi Rallfy, would you recommend me some online whiskey store, hopefully with some good variety?

[@OtherworldJudge89]

Have you heard/tasted much of the Johnnie Walker Platinum label? Could be a little hard to come by in your part of the world. I own it, but have not had a chance to truly compare it to the rest of their line.

[@thinkneo]

Am looking forward to your next reviews as I’ve tasted the Old Parr & loved it, someone got it for me from Japan where I’m told it's very popular. The double black is a huge rage in India as all JW are & hope it doesn't out sell it's production :) If you know what I mean :)) I would like it if you can also if possible compare it to a Teachers Origin. Cheers

[@CrimsonscarAlex]

Ralfy, if you could get your hands on Johnny Walker's new Platinum Label, its a bit dearer than id like in the price department, and would be interested to know what you think before i go an hand over about $130 (Australian Dollars)

[@gordothemaecker]

I'm stone cold sober but it's for the rezin I'm not old enuf to drank.intill may .but I like you vids n I em looking forword to geting a bottle of whiskey on my birthday to taste.

[@smartass23t]

Thanks Ralfy!

[@themaltbar]

Ralfy. Tell us. When u commin 2 the States?? Any plans for the NY Whiskeyfest?? Hey. U kniw your always welcome here at the Maltbar Lodge. cheerio G'buddy!! RJ

[@thinkneo]

I mostly look forward to your vlogs more for the extra information rather than the nose & tasting notes as I'm much a beginner & not sure if I'll ever come around getting so, in depth. Also as it's extremely tough to source the malts as you review here in India even form the duty free. As all we get is mostly big names that are caramelized in my limited understanding & is bottled only at 40-43%. Hopefully things will improve. Contd

[@deinfluencing]

Lol true, that's the first thing the "new money" types buy.

[@timejiff]

Thanks for themalt unmentionables.

[@MrKuyaJ]

Oops, sorry, sent to early..."is a Novice like me ok to join a Whisky club? And would you recommend going to a Whisky Fest or Whisky Live event to really learn the art of whisky drinking? Thanks Ken

[@CrustyWhiteBread]

13:12 *PERFECT*

[@TheJusnic82]

At this point I refuse to buy blends or anything that is chill filtered...I know im limiting myself greatly but ive tried pretty much every whisky that's available here in Canada and you are absolutely right about non chill filtered the ONLY one that ive found to be quite a let down and almost undrinkable is the non chill filtered Te Bheag....for me its just such a rough whisky

[@MrZhabadasher]

I live in Washington State, in the U.S, and I dont think its actually even legal for a shopkeeper to give you a taste of the drink.

[@TheJusnic82]

have you ever had an offer for the 3 legged wall decoration? Would you be willing to sell it?

[@themaltbar]

Oh & yea Ralfy almost forgot, re. 'your story'... u said it would "take some time in tellin" okay then, ...whens the book commin out??! U know you'd sell a ton, R., ...Bigtym! Its understood that we all enjoy & revere your trials and tribulations in this wonderful world of SMS & It could only add to the intrisict value of One Ralfy M. it'd b a best-seller malt mate..Im tellin ya now...w/all kidding aside! cheerio

[@Cypeq]

Ralfy won't review them so you should get the message that they aren't in the very best tier of whisky. Knowing that you can buy it and see for yourself it's not like they cost fortune especially 50cl ones. From my perspective as talking about cheap mixing blends I find standard Grouse above average genuine whisky that you don't necessarily need to be drown with cola to be enjoyed.

[@comicular]

Dont Blame you for not reviewing Snow Grouse, its pretty poor. I keep seeing you talk about reviewing other drinks, in particular some Port. I cant seem to find any in your vast back catalogue of vlogs, so will you perhaps be reviewing one soon?

[@JerichoAlan]

You moved your Dalek!

[@moristar]

I guess something special is prepared for Review 300?

[@SubbaRao2100]

Having Glenfiddich 15 solera reserve while watching this. :)

[@zaphodbeeblebrox9109]

Subba Rao Thirumoorthy gutted

[@freddieslaughter1107]

Hi Ralfy, Have you ever thought of writing a book?

[@thewhiskybothy]

your watching a chapter of the video-book !

[@thomasvisentin6677]

ralfystu

[@thomasvisentin6677]

Thanks for this. New to this but happily learning

[@MrBillybonka]

old parr is one of my best blend i had drink

[@smiles12331]

:)))

[@friendoflaphoroaig]

Black Grouse is one of the worst whiskys I've ever had. Goes bad in the glass after about 15 minutes. If your nose is already warmed up you'll notice right away. Rancid. Take Ralfy's advice, steer clear!