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2 OF WHISKIES BEST 10 YEAR OLDS / SPRINGBANK10 OR HAZELBURN 10
First in a series of WHISKY BATTLE REVIEWS, we have the iconic SPRINGBANK 10 going head to head with the wonderful HAZELBURN 10..
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Відео
WHISKY CHALLENGE / ONE PER REGION....
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I have been challenged by WADE at MacIntyres Malts, an idea from Jeff Whisky, to pick only ONE whisky from each of the Scottish Whisky Regions, Its been incredibly difficult but here goes... www.youtube.com/@McIntyresMalts www.youtube.com/@JeffWhisky www.youtube.com/@gavsdrams To HELP SUPPORT and become a channel MEMBER hit that JOIN button..... if your enjoying my content, consider joining me ...
KILKERRAN HEAVILY PEATED BATCH 10....
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Brand NEW Heavily Peated Small Batch from Kilkerran, its Batch 10, have reviewed all the others, this one is 90% ex bourbon and 10% sherry cask, how does it stack up....lets find out together folks... Brand NEW To HELP SUPPORT and become a channel MEMBER hit that JOIN button..... if your enjoying my content, consider joining me on Patreon for as little as $3 a month.... support the channel get ...
Campbeltown Loch 2024 / Batch Variant whisky...Do we care...
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Full review of the batch 2024 Campbeltown Loch, its a mix of ALL 5 Campbeltown Dislilleries and blended at the Springbank Distillery, this batch consist of 100% malt whiskies,so it will differ from previous batches, do we care ? is it as good? lets find out folks.... Brand NEW To HELP SUPPORT and become a channel MEMBER hit that JOIN button..... if your enjoying my content, consider joining me ...
LUM REEK 10
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Full review of the Lum Reek 10 from Billy Walker at the Glenallachie Distillery, it has a mix of Islay and Speyside peated whisky,aged Glenallachie , blended into premium sherry cask to deliver an outstanding peated blended malt scotch whisky at cask strength with no added colour and non chill filtered, lets find out if Billy has smashed it again.... theglenallachie.com macnairs.com Brand NEW T...
IS TURNTABLE WHISKY the New COMPASS BOX ?/ HARDER, BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER..TRACK 5
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Part 2 of 2024 collection of BRAND NEW WHISKIES from TURNTABLE Blending House, here is the DAFT PUNK one folks, beautiful blending of both malt and grain whiskies...this is fantastic presentation at cask strength 59.1% abv and non chill filtered and natural colour...please check them out at www.turntablespirits.com www.turntablespirits.com Brand NEW To HELP SUPPORT and become a channel MEMBER h...
NEW WHISKY for 2024...TURNTABLE BLENDING HOUSE...TRACK 4 ...ONE WAY OR ANOTHER....
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First part of 2024 collection of BRAND NEW WHISKIES from TURNTABLE Blending House, here is the BLONDIE INSPIRED one folks, beautiful blending of both malt and grain whiskies...this is fantastic presentation at 46% abv and non chill filtered and natural colour...please check them out at www.turntablespirits.com www.turntablespirits.com Brand NEW To HELP SUPPORT and become a channel MEMBER hit th...
LONGROW PEATED is a SPRINGBANK./ How good is it ?
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Finally reviewing LONGROW peated single malt from the SPRINGBANK Distillery, To HELP SUPPORT and become a channel MEMBER hit that JOIN button..... support the channel get the BRAND NEW `THE WHISKY FRIEND` GLENCAIRN NOSING GLASSES....For details email alanwilson15@sky.com if your enjoying my content, consider joining me on Patreon for as little as $3 a month.... Patreon:www.patreon.com/thewhisky...
GLENALLACHIE 18
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Finally reviewing The GLENALLACHIE 18, To HELP SUPPORT and become a channel MEMBER hit that JOIN button..... support the channel get the BRAND NEW `THE WHISKY FRIEND` GLENCAIRN NOSING GLASSES and the New batch 3 challenge coin/Whisky Hat....For details email alanwilson15@sky.com if your enjoying my content, consider joining me on Patreon for as little as $3 a month.... Patreon:www.patreon.com/t...
BRAND NEW WHISKY Shootout/ ARDNAHOE OR MEIKLE TOIR...Inaugural or The Sherry One....
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Whisky Battle/Shootout..peated , Islay or Speyside, 5years against 5years, islay peat or Mainland peat and Ardnahoe or Glenallachie, NEW WHISKY....This is going to be a tough one... ARDNAHOE SOCIETY.... ardnahoedistillery.com/pages/the-ardnahoe-society To HELP SUPPORT and become a channel MEMBER hit that JOIN button..... support the channel get the BRAND NEW `THE WHISKY FRIEND` GLENCAIRN NOSING...
WHISKY that`s NOT REVIEWED very often....FEIS ILE 2024....ARDNAHOE 5 year old....
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Not often you see ISLAY FEIS ILE bottles reviewed , so here goes ARDNAHOE FEIS ILE 2024 Its 5 years old and matured in first fill and refill bourbon barrels.... ARDNAHOE SOCIETY.... ardnahoedistillery.com/pages/the-ardnahoe-society To HELP SUPPORT and become a channel MEMBER hit that JOIN button..... support the channel get the BRAND NEW `THE WHISKY FRIEND` GLENCAIRN NOSING GLASSES and the New ...
NEW 9th Islay Distillery NEW Peated Single Malt ..INAUGURAL Release from the ARDNAHOE Distillery....
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Brand New Scotch Single Malt Whisky Review of the ARDNAHOE INAUGURAL RELEASE.. Peated whisky from the 9th whisky distillery on Islay...Is it any good ? ARDNAHOE SOCIETY.... ardnahoedistillery.com/pages/the-ardnahoe-society To HELP SUPPORT and become a channel MEMBER hit that JOIN button..... support the channel get the BRAND NEW `THE WHISKY FRIEND` GLENCAIRN NOSING GLASSES and the New batch 3 c...
GLEN SCOTIA 9 ....FINO SHERRY FINISH... 56.2 % ABV....
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I`ts CAMPBELTOWN, I`ts GLEN SCOTIA and its matured in first fill ex BOURBON and finished for a minimum of 6 months in FINO SHERRY....What`s NOT to like? To HELP SUPPORT and become a channel MEMBER hit that JOIN button..... support the channel get the BRAND NEW `THE WHISKY FRIEND` GLENCAIRN NOSING GLASSES and the New batch 3 challenge coin/Whisky Hat....For details email alanwilson15@sky.com if ...
Discover the most UNDER-RATED 15 year old single malt WHISKY... BENROMACH 15..
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In my humble opinion this is the most under-rated 15 year old and readily available and affordable single malt whiskies from an under-rated small Speyside distillery....check it out folks..... To HELP SUPPORT and become a channel MEMBER hit that JOIN button..... support the channel get the BRAND NEW `THE WHISKY FRIEND` GLENCAIRN NOSING GLASSES and the New batch 3 challenge coin/Whisky Hat....Fo...
Discover The Magic Of Old Pulteney 15 Single Malt Whisky - A Must - Try Review !
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Diving into the OLD PULTENEY 15 Single Malt Scotch WHISKY, Is Old Pulteney back on the shelf ? check this new review out folks... To HELP SUPPORT and become a channel MEMBER hit that JOIN button..... support the channel get the BRAND NEW `THE WHISKY FRIEND` GLENCAIRN NOSING GLASSES and the New batch 3 challenge coin/Whisky Hat....For details email alanwilson15@sky.com if your enjoying my conten...
WHISKY IN GOOD HANDS / GLENALLACHIE 10 cask strength Batch 11...
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WHISKY IN GOOD HANDS / GLENALLACHIE 10 cask strength Batch 11...
SPEYBURN 15 & GLENALLACHIE 15 ... Head to Head SHOOTOUT.
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SPEYBURN 15 & GLENALLACHIE 15 ... Head to Head SHOOTOUT.
OLD PERTH Blended MALT Scotch WHISKY / In PALO CORTADO Sherry Casks...
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OLD PERTH Blended MALT Scotch WHISKY / In PALO CORTADO Sherry Casks...
THE TURBO...Glenallachie`s smokiest Single Malt Whisky.....
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THE TURBO...Glenallachie`s smokiest Single Malt Whisky.....
MEIKLE TOIR 5 / The CHINQUAPIN One....In PURSUIT of PEATED PERFECTION...
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MEIKLE TOIR 5 / The CHINQUAPIN One....In PURSUIT of PEATED PERFECTION...
KILKERRAN HEAVILY PEATED BATCH 9...The WHISKY journey continues....
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KILKERRAN HEAVILY PEATED BATCH 9...The WHISKY journey continues....
INDEPENDENT Whisky you need to know about/ old malt cask TALISKER 11
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INDEPENDENT Whisky you need to know about/ old malt cask TALISKER 11
ARDBEG BIZARREBQ...is this WHISKY any GOOD (FULL REVIEW)
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ARDBEG BIZARREBQ...is this WHISKY any GOOD (FULL REVIEW)
OLD PULTENEY in RUBY PORT/ is it any good ? /whisky review..
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OLD PULTENEY in RUBY PORT/ is it any good ? /whisky review..
THOMPSON BROS CRAIGELLACHIE 2009....13 YEARS OLD
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THOMPSON BROS CRAIGELLACHIE 2009....13 YEARS OLD
GLEN GARIOCH 12 / full review.....
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GLEN GARIOCH 12 / full review.....
JAMES EADIE 10 CAOL ILA / PALO CORTADO SHERRY..
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JAMES EADIE 10 CAOL ILA / PALO CORTADO SHERRY..
I made a list of my own today🌞 Lowlands: Glengoyne Teapot Dram (I totaly agree with your motivation) Highlands: Edradour 12yo Caledonia Speyside: Craigellachie 13yo Islands: Arran Sherry Cask, The Bodega Campbeltown: Springbank 10yo Islay: Port Charlotte 10yo
This choice has come up in discussions involving the 1 Whisky per Region challenge lately. I think you've ranked them perfectly. Well done, Alan!
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Great choiceAllen, I have 3 of those bottles in my collection
For a strong peat on the palate = Ardbeg 10 but for complexity and delicate flavour, Ledaig 10 anytime !
Both great whiskies. Thanks for sharing your verdict, Alan. Slàinte mhath
Great head to head of two great whiskies. They are hard to find in the great white north but they are fantastic.
Springbank 10 is amazing, but Hazelburn 10 gets the edge for me. It’s probably the best summer dram on the market.
Two of my favorite 10s. One day I prefer one, another day the other. Love them both equally. Fun review!
If you need any bottle from Campbeltown, just ask Allan! Nice collection mate! Now the mystery has been solved!
Great choices and Ralphie has nothing on you, Whisky Friend.
Cheers Jon and thanks for dropping by my friend...
Great picks, Alan! You've assembled a pretty impressive flight. This isn't as easy as it looks ...
its super tough as there is so much fantastic whisky to choose from....
Allan you are a great Whisky fan love al you video great regards from holland
Cheers fella thanks for dropping by my friend.
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Just bought the 23 year old. Can’t wait for it to arrive!
Awesome buddy...thanks for dropping by sir
Love, love, love ❤️ this video and rundown of your tasting notes for them
Cheers Jerry i will give you a call Sunday nite and drink some bourbon whisky with ya pal...😜
Great fun video Alan !! Some of your choices were dead ringers (Edradour, Bunna 12) but chuffed to see the Arran 18 there. Hopefully it’ll make a come back, although the 17 is filling the gap . I’d have squeezed Lagg into my lowlands choice, as it’s south of the highland boundary fault 😀. Quality for age is outstanding and I think in years to come it’ll be recognised as a star whisky! Just back from a trip to Arran with guys who got together through you, so big thanks fella for bringing folk together 👏👏👏
cheers Tim....the 17 is fantastic
"It's NUTS! It's CRACKERS!" 😆😆😆 13:41
Such a great line up! Good to see Edradour getting some well deserved love!
Its a fantastic distillery and a real shame its clised to the public...fantastic whisky...
Great challenge 🎉
Beautiful dram at a great price, what’s not to like.
Agreed Donald, thanks for dropping by fella
Super, czekałem na ten odcinek :)
Hope it was worth the wait my friend...
Thank you Alan! I don't think you could've picked a better selection of quality, price relevant whiskies from the different areas. Yes, with any short list, you're going to have to leave some out. Personally, I'm in total agreement with the Bunna Cask 12yo 2022. If sherried is your thing, what a cracker that iteration was.
Great to see your list my friend! Nice 'loophole' on the Glengoyne too😉
A nice list, tried everyone except the Arran 18yo, still on my "To try" list.
So good to see the Edradour there, they are just outstanding, if I could only pick one it would be an Edradour.
Interesting selection, Alan. Regarding the Lowlands you selection is just as extended as mine 😂. My choice would be less sherried than yours and I'm going to Daftmill. Speyside: decent choice of the distillery. Might be my choice as well. Islands: none on my shelf, but would go to an IB HP (have tasted a stunning SMWS). Highland: difficult choice. Most likely a Ben Nevis or peated Loch Lomod for me. Islay: Staoisha for me (cask strength 2nd fill bourbon of course) Campbeltown: darn, that's difficult. Bourbon matured for sure. All three distilleries produce great stuff. Slàinte mhath
That is banging whiskies Alan!
Cheers Sandy, hope your well fella.thanks for droppibg by my friend
Niiice!!! Thank´s!
Wow what a great selection, I can't find a single one of them here in NC, USA, As much as I love the sherried whiskeys, I would need something peated once in a while so I would have traded the Bunna, for the Uigeadail. I think Ugi would be in my top 5 if I had to pick only 1 whiskey for the rest of my life.
Yes the line up is a little short of peat but that Bunna is special my friend
Did you say 800 bottles? Bloody hell 😳 😂
Yes Gav its getting out of hand fella...thanks for dropping by my friend..
I am a bit disappointed: my favorites might be Aberlour 18, Glendronach 21 Parliament, Glengoyne 21, Talisker 12, Port. Charlotte PAC, and Campbeltown is diffivult because they are all great. Maybe the Glen Scotia 18
Tough choices chris...
Hi Alan. Surely you would wake up one morning thinking ‘why didn’t I pick a heavy duty smokey whisky, a bright fresh Aran Sauternes, and a Lochlea. You could make blends of all kinds using combinations and have variety to suit the seasons and your moods.
Your probably right Michael, when i get challenged again that buuna is just to good from Islay....
The great thing about this challenge is that as its only 1 bottle per region, every whisky channel is recommending bangers.
Trying my best Dan...thanks for dropping by fella
Great review Alan. Here is my list: Islands - Ledaig 18 Lowlands Daftmill Speyside - An Cnoc 24 Highlands -Glengoyne 25 Campbeltown - Springbank 18. Islay - Ardbeg 19 Traigh Bhan (or Port Charlotte 18)
Nice list some big hitters there fella...Glengoyne 25 was also a whisky of the year of mine..thanks for dropping by my friend...
@@thewhiskyfriend Agree on Ledaig 2018. Once of my favourite whiskies
Bravo Alan I loved it 100% from the heart ! No peat but great picks Cheers from Canada…… wait where is my warehouse?😂
Im a sherry guy pierre...and if im picking then im picking these...might find some peat next time fella....
I just ordered 9 & 10 Have to stop watching your channel
You need to watch the latest one Gav your in it fella....
As usual, excellent reviews. For me, from Campbeltown, I’d probably have to go with SB12CS if “there can be only one” - I love cask strength whiskies, each batch is a little different, it was my 1st Campbeltown bottle, and all of them I’ve had were excellent. Though the ones I chase the hardest are the Longrow Reds. Unlike SB12CS, I haven’t loved EVERY Longrow Red I’ve tried, but LR Red 13 Chilean Cab Sav remains one of my all-times
That Benromach 2009 Batch 1 is fantastic! I still remember that I thought it smelled like smoked salami sausage when I first opened my bottle. I later had a 2009 batch 2 (sample), which didn't give me that same sensation. I'm always keeping an eye out for the 2009 batch 1 in auctions. Great pick!
The Benromach 👌
so special fella
Islay - Port Charlotte 10 Lowlands - Bladnoch 17 Campbeltown - Glen Scotia 18 Highland - Balblair 15 Islands - Arran 10 Speyside - Craigellachie 13 Bas Armagnac cask
nice choices my friend...
No peat bro? What gives? How could you live the rest of your days with no peat? you had Islay as a low hanging fruit and you still went for the Bunna, I don't get it.
i know, im a sherry guy and just getting to grips with peat, ask me again in a year and maybe its changed, however that Bunna 12 is special....
@@thewhiskyfriend I can imagine, the regular 12 is already amazing. Too bad The CS doesn’t seem to exist in my market 😢
That Arran 18 is no more. I have the newer, much lighter version, and it's not worth the price (not bad though, just not worth it)
thanks for the info fella, i would still love this one for the rest of my life...the new 17 is also amazing...thanks for dropping by sir
Thanks Alan, good selection especially the KK16. Cheers!
Good stuff
This was my first batch of this stuff, one of the best values out there at $50.
I have the batch 8, it’s fantastic stuff. Sounds like the batch 10 is another winner. Hats off to Kilkerran 👏
Cheers Rupert, you well fella
@@thewhiskyfriend Just recovering from a nasty bout of Covid but otherwise ok. Waiting for my sense of smell and taste to fully recover before I can enjoy a dram again. Hope all is good with you Alan
Great head to head Alan. My only question is when looking at the H10 I have to remind myself that Campbeltown is actually to a degree a Lowland with Island influence. The H10 is intended to be a lighter profile than the SB10. I scored them the same as you at first until I readjusted my thoughts to what each is trying to do. With that in mind I really feel they are equal. The H10 is more complex than I first felt. I seem to expect the SB funk and it was never intended to be exactly that. Just a thought, Neal
There just both fantastic Neal....
Thanks for reviewing this one Alan. Up front the batch I'm most interested in so far (refill bourbon).... so fingers crossed I'll find it. Slàinte mhath
Hi Frank, just saw one in the wild in the Woudenberg shop. Think you can also find it in your region. And if you want it you can also mail Woudenberg, ask for Pieter and say my name 😄🥃
I love this bottle, great value for money too.