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Glendronach 21 is 360 over here I thought it was supposed to be half the price of Macallan 18 lol

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To be honest, I wouldn't waste my money on this. Get the 10 and the isla barley 10 for about the same price. It's not worth the upgrade.

Great idea and amazing bottles in each price range. My take, there are some good bottles under $150 but great value bottles under $100 IMO. I would add Craigellachie 13 in under $60 bracket. Happy Holidays Tim!

black art is 650 in US? jeeeeeeeez i get it for 350 in Germany, i should start an Whisky Export^^

Here in New England, I wish I could get the anCnoc 18 for $125. Haven't found it for under $150 (still worth it). But I can get the Cask Strength Bunna 12 for around $90. Weird how prices fluctuate between locales. A lot of good choices on this list. Happy Holidays and Cheers!

Love the idea and I know many people can buy into the almost $700 range. For me, that' insane so I scrubbed to the under $200 and enjoyed the rest! Great list and solid choices. Thanks for sharing!

What a way to celebrate 2 years Tim! I think I may have brought a 200ml bottle of this back from Scotland as well! Really enjoyed the Canasta Sherry Bunnhabhain releases including the 2023 Feis Ile. Very cool stuff. Cheers buddy, excited for what the future has in store for your Whisky Whereabouts 🥃

What's the most you could justify paying for this bottle? I've finally found them on the shelf again but the price is $500!

Congrats Tim for 2yrs of entertaining quality reviews ! Cheers 🥃

Congratulations Tim, happy birthday Whisky Whereabouts! I've not tried this but I did have the Feis Ile Canasta cask which was around 51%abv. It was an interesting one, very funky, lactic and sweet. This one sounds better. Cheers!

Congrats! Thanks for the notes, it’s getting me excited to open the 2003 Moine Rum Finish bottle I bought from the warehouse 9 tour. Going to finally open it up this Christmas.

Congrats on two years! Thanks for sharing some thoughts on this one, sounded really good. Cheers!

I can get the Macallen 12 double cask for $65, so I am staying with that as the others you mention are over that price. Why are other people talking about the Macallen sherry? Costs more money.

Congratulations on the two year anniversary/channel Birthday

Congrats as well

Congrats on 2 years!

What about the Chivas 18? Or the glenfidich 15 I think

Great recap Tim. I love the OSWA s. They're fun, informative and unbiased. Me not getting the hype around Kilkerran should not take away from the rest of the voters connecting with it but I'm with you that it is not a value whisky at all! I mean who can find it at the right retail price? I also echo you Best Scotch Whisky nominee as well. Cheers!

Ardnamurchan I think won out because it’s really good and so so readily available. I’m happy Springbank was removed because it still is not easy to find in my area.

I love the Grouse. It's become my go to at my local supermarket when I don't feel like trucking down to my closest Total Wine.

Fun setting and great to hear your thoughts. For an 18, I would have expected more, especially as I enjoy the 16 a fair amount. Cheers!

I've watched half a dozen tastings on the Octo 15.3 and each taster has a completely different profile meaning 1)They are all pretentious BS or 2)Everyone will experience a different taste. I love how these guys will list off 20-30 scents and an additional 20-30 flavors in a few ML of liquid. One guy even was able to taste different flavors on five regions of his tongue simultaneously. I will say though, this is the first time I hear a Scotch tasting like "vomit" (Maybe if you drink too much eventually).

Very timely review for me. The Laphroaig select was on sale a few months ago and tried my first Laphroaig. I enjoyed it, the minerality agrees with me. The Lore is on sale from $225 cdn to $140 which brought me to this video. I think the quarter cask is on sale from around $90 to close to $70? Perhaps my next step is the quarter cask.

Dalmore have the same mentality. Pretty bottle with a silver stag. Chill filtered & coloured and very overpriced for what it is. Trouble is the marketing works for them and no doubt this Mortlac 18 will be snapped up also. Profit over excellence is the name of the game unfortunately.

Nice one Tim! I visited the distillery last month and I was the only one there so had a private tour and a massive tasting (I booked the cask drawing one). I really enjoyed trying this one (right after the 12 and the DE) as it was the first higher abv Glenkinchie I had. When the tasting was done though, this one left me wanting a bit as the other CS and single cask Glenkinchies were much much better! I think Glenkinchie is z really weird distillery in the sense that by design it should make heavy and meaty whiskies (descending lyne arms and wormtubs) but somehow manages a floral and lighter whisky. It's massively overlooked due to only putting out 12 and DE in most markets. They actually make tasty stuff if only they release at a higher abv with more integrity. Cheers mate for a great review yet again 🥃

3 was 269 at Binnys! It's spectacular and remenicient of a few back in the single digits era.

Good presentation, thankyou. I think the Lagavullin 16 yr old has become a bit of a benchmark; I was blown away when I first tasted it. I appreciate your alternative suggestions, the problem is acquiring them. I live in Hong Kong and pass through LHR duty free from time to time and Lagavullin 16 yr is available at an affordable price in LHR duty free. I consume it only as a special occasion treat and revert to more affordable blended scotch (Dewars, Famous Grouse) for regular consumption. Your insight and suggestions are much appreciated. Happy and responsible drinking to you. Slainte.

We get buy one get one free offer. It’s super good and yet affordable

Was able to snag a 14.1 while in London on vacation, was at a random liquor store in Iowa and got the 14.2 for $205, worth keeping at that price or should I sell?

I really like the Quarter Cask and would probably choose that over the Lore on price alone. I did find Lore for about $100 USD at one point but it is definitely overpriced.

craigellachie 13

You drag way to long and talk to slow

I've started watching your UA-cam videos and was wondering if you have a shareable whisky tasting checklist like what you used on "Tasting for beginners"? Thank you, new fan of unpeated whiskies.

Bought this today and tasted it along with the 12 year. It's great and it had several tasting notes similar to bourbon, is that right?

I bought this in duty free. I thought it would be only good for cocktails but I had some neat last night and I was surprised how good it is.

Just IMO Glenmorangie expressions have gone downhill in quality in the last few years. I wasn't a fan of this particular expression after being able to get it. I'd like to see a better influence for Glenmorangie and Ardbeg - Bill Lumsden is a disappointment at this point with input. Just my opinion! I find Glenmorangie great for beginners on a whisky journey. Not too complex - even Signet has it's limitations. Guess I am just not a GM fan! I always enjoy your thoughts/videos! Have a terrific weekend!

Nobody even drinks Macallan 18 Double Cask. Liquor stores near me can't even give it away. It's on perpetual sale. It's Sherry Oak or nothing.

I agree, the complexity in the ardbeg really impressed me like you mention. Even though the taste doesn’t blow me away, it’s the complexity plus it still tastes good with a generous %ABV that nudges it over the Lagavulin for me. For some people, their regions may price this too high so I always suggest just shooting for their core range instead, cheers 🥃

Sugar doesn’t have a smell and you can’t smell sweet

Nope... This stuff is out of my league. I'll stick with the Port Charlotte 10 and be happy with that.

I was gifted a bottle of the 13.3 (61.1% ABV and 129.3ppm) late last year. Opened it in the end of April of this year; taking my time with it so it lasts since I can't imagine spending this kind of money on a bottle and because I really enjoy it. At this moment, the level in my bottle is a little below yours, just at the bottom of the second "O" in the vertical spelling of "Octomore." Some similar notes to yours (I should maybe have a dram this weekend and perhaps hit you with fresh nosing/tasting notes): but what I notice is that plenty of time and air in the glass, as with so many big-peat and high ABV drams, changes it up almost as much as a drop of water does. What always stands out: - The mouth feel. Among the best I've encountered. Buttery, oily, heavy, delightful. It's what I notice even before the flavor profiles. Exceptional and superior. - A grassy note. After about 30-40 minutes in the glass, a grassy note really rears up (maybe part of that local barley effect?)...amid all the other notes. - With a drop of water, a funkiness appears, kind of like an inviting sour note that adds to its complexity. Overall, the several drams I've had over the months remind me that it's REALLY well made whisky. Nose, mouth feel, flavor profiles, lengthy and satisfying finish... But at $270-ish? Man...! Defintely a special treat, though. I feel like I need to finish a challenging, time-consuming task or do a really good deed to earn a pour! Grateful for the gift, and glad it's part of my collection.

The best is 14.1😊

Good review! I have two of the 13 yr mezcal bottles that I havent opened yet. Guess its time to get into one!

Great review Tim and good idea to do the comparison. Yeah I love the Lore, probably my favourite of the core range but absolutely ridiculous price tag which makes no sense. Glad you like it as well but I'm with you on that it's not worth it. Cheers!

Really enjoy the lore, but to echo everyone else. That price point is steep, I drink mine as a special occasion whisky. When price is factored in, I’d much rather have the QC, 10 year CS or the 10 year Sherry Oak. All much more value for money.

I have a couple of different Blair Athol offerings from various IBs that I’ve collected through the years. I may just crack a bunch of them and start enjoying them to see what they’re all about. I hope to get the same enjoyment.