Firstly Allan I really enjoy your channel, you were making my mouth water watching you review the GD15, I live in the US state in NC and our Scotch selection here is very limited.. I recently came across a bottle of GA15 and it is quickly becoming my go to bottle..If I ever come across a bottle of GD15 I will not hesitate..Cheers!
Thank you Chris both are awesome however the GA 15 seems better value here and its getting better all the time where as i think the GD 15 might be on the decline...happy to have both on the shelf....thanks for dropping by my friend....😜🥃
I agree with you that the more you sip the GD15, the more you get out of it.. it's changes and gets better as you drink it. Beautifully balanced. Cheers Fella.
i bought a bottle of glendronach 15 6 months ago. after my first sip, i knew it was special. it blew away macallan 15 and its a fraction of the cost. im going on an african safari in 3 months and we got a bottle on tamdhu 15 which i am super excited to try! the prob with scotch is the more i get into the hobby the more expensive it becomes.
Having started my journey after the original Glendronach 15 became unreachable I have to say I prefer the Glenallachie to the 2019/20 Dronach 15 (now the bottle is half full). Would love to try the earlier Dronach 15's but I guess they compare to the now 18, which is a different level. :) Great video Alan.
Well thank you for your kind words.. The Glenallachie 15 is wonderful. If you do manage to get was as it get better over time and as the bottle descends... Cheers my friend... Alan
Thanks for the review Alan! I actually like the GlenAllachie a lot but it's been a long time since I've had the GlenDronach (it was still the old version). You really make me want to buy a bottle to compare myself :)
Great review Al thanks - I'm on my 4th pour of glenallachie 15 slowly learning to recognise and understand the smell and taste and enjoying it. I have an unopened bottle of Glendronach 15 and looking forward to trying it!
That really is a tough question as they are all fantastic but it seems to change from palate to palate it could be any on any given day it seams... All great and it tough to answer.. Just there all great I prefer the 15 & 18 over the 21
Alan, Thanks for the H2H tastings and ratings. Locally around Myrtle Beach, the GD Cask Strength Batch 7 is about $99 and the GD 15 is hard to find but around $110. Haven't seen the GA 15 but do enjoy the GA 12. CHEERS!!
Stumbled upon this video by accident. These are two of my favourite whiskies. I wax and wane between which is the favourite depending on the day. Great video - wish I could discern all the different notes! I just know I like them lol
the whisky friend - cheers mate. :) I'm from Australia. Came late to whisky as a 40something year old. Have definitely developed a taste for the Sherry part of the whisky spectrum as I approached 50. My first GD was the modern era Revival. It blew me away and turned me into a GD fan instantly. So I can relate to your "positive" views on the GD15! Even with the 18, 21 and other GD expressions, it's still my fave. Thanks for your vid.
Not tried the Glenallachie 15 but by coincidence I just opened a bottle of the GlenDronach 15 last night Alan. Took a while to open up for me, the glass lasted me a couple of hours and it changed a lot over that time. Looking forward to seeing how it develops over time in the bottle. Cheers, Chris. PS have you tried the Kilkerran 8 you got the sample of yet?
Great review Alan, big fan of GD and got a half full bottle of the 15 on the go currently (gets better over time ) and interesting comparison esp with the past/present Billy W connection across both distillery owners.Great to see GD strong currently and Rachel is getting some good stuff out BenRiach also. . Great to have good, quality driven competition between them all, can only benfit us all...
i 'discovered' GD 15 a decade ago and like you 'twas my go to scotch for years, and i was gutted when it was withdrawn in 2015, and upon it's re-introduction in 2018 i have to say i was disappointed, and doubly disappointed now that they use chill filtering, so much so i dont buy it anymore, it just seemed a lot 'thinner', especially as the price rocketed up as well, although i have bought some allardice since, but thats now hard to get, especially the old bottles that contain much older whisky. Yesterday i ordered a bottle of glenallachie 15 and Kavalan sherry oak looking for that sherry hit again, so am looking forward to trying them. I still have an old bottling of GD 15, but there it sits on my shelf as a reminder of what has been lol, and i know when i decide to drink it then it's gone forever, unless i pay well over the odds at an auction, and that just aint me... thanks for the review anyway., GL
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Good review Alan! I’ve had the Glendronach 15, but the Glenallachie 15 isn’t available here or I just haven’t seen it. I know the Glenallachie 12 I have open right now is really improving as time goes by 👍🏻.
Glenallachie is relatively new here Rob... It may hit your area in 2020... Its a bit uptight and needs time buddy... A try before you buy... Cheers as always my friend... Alan
Been very curious about the Glenallachie 15 but after hearing it's a PX sherry finish and the not so great reviews I'm going to try to find it in a bar that has a half full bottle to try. Really loved the Glendronach 15 sample you sent and got a bottle. Thanks and Cheers Alan
how much different from Glenfarclas 15 are they? I have a bottle of Glenfarclas 15 103 proof from whiskyexchange and I have to admit it amazing. The texture and viscosity and richness and finish absolute beauty. Nice comparison Alan! Cheers
they are fantastic Bart if you like the 15 you will love these...the glendronach 15 is legendary and glenallachie needs time after opening..this was a bit of a mis match but i was enjoying them both at the time....cheers fella
@@thewhiskyfriend nice one Alan. I think I will go for Glendronach 15 next time I'm buying something. I was disappointed with Glenallachie 12 initially and it improved after time in the bottle but I am not crazy about it. I don't know it depends on the mood and day. I never have that issue with my Bunna 12
Nice comparison review Alan! I did this tasting as well. The Revival wins that hands down, both older and new version. The Glenallachie 15 was a let down for me. In fact, I really didn't like it at all. The Revival is fully matured in sherry casks but the Glenallachie is only a sherry finish. I am looking forward to trying the Glenallachie oloroso 6213 and px 6580 single casks though. Cheers!
Yes Travis this was a bit of amis match my friend... Apologies... The Glenallachie is improving with time... And those single casks sound wonderful buddy.. Cheers as always fella... Alan
I dont like sherry finished whiskies but fully sherry matured whiskies are are my absolute favourite and Glendronach is number 1. If I want some smoke I go to old bottlings of Highland Park or Springbank.
After 2 major disapointments in Glendronach 15 (which was nothing like it used to be. The light color of the whisky indicated that well) and Glenfarclas 15 (which has totally lost it) I had great hopes for this one. With it’s nice dark color telling me that this will make up for the other 2 duds I lift the glass and bring it towards my nose, anticipating notes of dark chocolate, dried fruits, christmas cake, I get... well not much at first. But after a little while I get this massive note of elder berry.. elder berry cider to be more precise and I don’t like it at all in a whisky. Also gooseberries and just dryness. It changes back and forth and just for a brief moment it shows a small hint of sherry influence but it disappears very quick. On the taste it’s pretty much the same with a mineral note that reminds me of lukewarm tapwater. Probably the strangest whisky I’ve ever had. As a sidenote I can say that this has been the worst whiskychristmas ever! I could have wiped my ass with the money instead.
Really sorry to hear Rolf... As I stated my life changing whisky was the original GD15 Revival and yes your are correct they are not the same as the original had much older stocks in it as the GD18 has now also.. I have had 2 bottles of the new 15 and sent samples everywhere with almost everybody feeding back how much they enjoyed. It... As I stated to compare both GD 15's would be another video... But a little unfair on the new one... So I'm surprised you felt it so bad and again sorry this is the case I am now on my 3rd bottle and enjoying it... However I had a poor experience with the Glenallachie 15 originally but that has improved... Where do you live and maybe I can send a sample of my GD15 and see if it is just a bad bottle you have... Cheers for the feedback fella.
the whisky friend I’ll live. I still have some Glendronach 18 to cheer me up. When it comes to the Glendronach 15 I don’t think it has that much to do with the older stock in the earlier batches compared to the new ones. I’ve had younger whiskies, that’s only been finished in oloroso for about 3 years (Edradour 12 Caledonia for example), that have had more sherry influence in the smell and taste than the new Glendronach 15 so I think it has to do with Rachel Berrie and her selection of casks and her personel preference in this style of whisky. I doubt there is a big portion of first fill in the new release but it should be, it should be a sherry bomb so my problem is that they released this as the revival. The should have called it something else. I live in Sweden but you don’t have to bother but I appreciate your offer, very nice of you! Cheers!
Glendronach is my favourite distillery Ive had the 12, new 15, 18 and 21. New 15 is my favourite and then the 21, they actually my top 2 favourites. Ordered a old 15 and it should arrive tomorrow and I hope its not like the 18 which after going through 4 bottles and I still dont understand the hype.
I can't find a Glenallachie 15 in my area - around Chicago. The Glendronach 18 goes for $160 compared to $120 for the Glenallachie 18. The GD 12 was $60 to the GA 12's $45. So a substantial premium on the Glendronachs. I did locate a Glendronach 15 for $90.
the Glenallachie 15 is only a recent release here in the uk over the last few months so it may hit your area soon buddy my preference though is the Glendronach...pay the $90 my friend its worth it...cheers as always Chicago
Hello gents. I paid $90 after insane tax where im at for the GD 15, and still got 2. At first i expected to trade or resell the 2nd bottle, but no way now. Worth it!!
Another great review Alan I really like what Glenallachie are doing at the moment. Alan interested in your opinion on the Arran Brodick bay if you have tried it managed to pick one up this week in an auction also picked up the English Whisky Company sherry chapter 10 single cask which looks a great.
Firstly Allan I really enjoy your channel, you were making my mouth water watching you review the GD15, I live in the US state in NC and our Scotch selection here is very limited.. I recently came across a bottle of GA15 and it is quickly becoming my go to bottle..If I ever come across a bottle of GD15 I will not hesitate..Cheers!
Thank you Chris both are awesome however the GA 15 seems better value here and its getting better all the time where as i think the GD 15 might be on the decline...happy to have both on the shelf....thanks for dropping by my friend....😜🥃
I agree with you that the more you sip the GD15, the more you get out of it.. it's changes and gets better as you drink it. Beautifully balanced. Cheers Fella.
i bought a bottle of glendronach 15 6 months ago. after my first sip, i knew it was special. it blew away macallan 15 and its a fraction of the cost. im going on an african safari in 3 months and we got a bottle on tamdhu 15 which i am super excited to try! the prob with scotch is the more i get into the hobby the more expensive it becomes.
It can be an expensive hobby, however, pick the right whiskies and it will all be worth it... Cheers
I have not tried either of these yet, but it will happen with time... So many whiskies...
Having started my journey after the original Glendronach 15 became unreachable I have to say I prefer the Glenallachie to the 2019/20 Dronach 15 (now the bottle is half full). Would love to try the earlier Dronach 15's but I guess they compare to the now 18, which is a different level. :) Great video Alan.
Thank you very much for the great review! I just need to find the Glenallachie 15 now... And of course none available in NJ..... So sad.....
Well thank you for your kind words.. The Glenallachie 15 is wonderful. If you do manage to get was as it get better over time and as the bottle descends... Cheers my friend... Alan
I do like the Glenallachie 15. I'm on my 3rd bottle of the Glenallachie 15.
The 2020 bottling are getting even better... It defo gets better as the bottle gets some oxegen... Cheers Alan
Thanks for the review Alan! I actually like the GlenAllachie a lot but it's been a long time since I've had the GlenDronach (it was still the old version). You really make me want to buy a bottle to compare myself :)
Great review Al thanks - I'm on my 4th pour of glenallachie 15 slowly learning to recognise and understand the smell and taste and enjoying it. I have an unopened bottle of Glendronach 15 and looking forward to trying it!
That really is a tough question as they are all fantastic but it seems to change from palate to palate it could be any on any given day it seams... All great and it tough to answer.. Just there all great I prefer the 15 & 18 over the 21
@@thewhiskyfriend thanks for replying I will have to get my hands on the 18 and 21
Alan, Thanks for the H2H tastings and ratings. Locally around Myrtle Beach, the GD Cask Strength Batch 7 is about $99 and the GD 15 is hard to find but around $110. Haven't seen the GA 15 but do enjoy the GA 12. CHEERS!!
Stumbled upon this video by accident. These are two of my favourite whiskies. I wax and wane between which is the favourite depending on the day. Great video - wish I could discern all the different notes! I just know I like them lol
Thanks for dropping bye my friend
.. There both wonderful... Cheers Alan
Hope you check out some more of my videos buddy... Where are you from Rob?
the whisky friend - cheers mate. :) I'm from Australia. Came late to whisky as a 40something year old. Have definitely developed a taste for the Sherry part of the whisky spectrum as I approached 50. My first GD was the modern era Revival. It blew me away and turned me into a GD fan instantly. So I can relate to your "positive" views on the GD15! Even with the 18, 21 and other GD expressions, it's still my fave. Thanks for your vid.
Not tried the Glenallachie 15 but by coincidence I just opened a bottle of the GlenDronach 15 last night Alan. Took a while to open up for me, the glass lasted me a couple of hours and it changed a lot over that time. Looking forward to seeing how it develops over time in the bottle. Cheers, Chris.
PS have you tried the Kilkerran 8 you got the sample of yet?
the Glendronach is legendary for me and the Glenallachie was a little uptight upon opening but has got much better...cheers Chris
The last Glendronach 15 I had was not good at all. Just tried the Glenallachie 15 and it was superb.
Great review Alan, big fan of GD and got a half full bottle of the 15 on the go currently (gets better over time ) and interesting comparison esp with the past/present Billy W connection across both distillery owners.Great to see GD strong currently and Rachel is getting some good stuff out BenRiach also. . Great to have good, quality driven competition between them all, can only benfit us all...
i 'discovered' GD 15 a decade ago and like you 'twas my go to scotch for years, and i was gutted when it was withdrawn in 2015, and upon it's re-introduction in 2018 i have to say i was disappointed, and doubly disappointed now that they use chill filtering, so much so i dont buy it anymore, it just seemed a lot 'thinner', especially as the price rocketed up as well, although i have bought some allardice since, but thats now hard to get, especially the old bottles that contain much older whisky. Yesterday i ordered a bottle of glenallachie 15 and Kavalan sherry oak looking for that sherry hit again, so am looking forward to trying them. I still have an old bottling of GD 15, but there it sits on my shelf as a reminder of what has been lol, and i know when i decide to drink it then it's gone forever, unless i pay well over the odds at an auction, and that just aint me... thanks for the review anyway., GL
Thanks for the great review, yet again Alan. Really love these comparisons. Personally prefer the GD, but GA is still very enjoyable.
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Good review Alan! I’ve had the Glendronach 15, but the Glenallachie 15 isn’t available here or I just haven’t seen it. I know the Glenallachie 12 I have open right now is really improving as time goes by 👍🏻.
Glenallachie is relatively new here Rob... It may hit your area in 2020... Its a bit uptight and needs time buddy... A try before you buy... Cheers as always my friend... Alan
Been very curious about the Glenallachie 15 but after hearing it's a PX sherry finish and the not so great reviews I'm going to try to find it in a bar that has a half full bottle to try. Really loved the Glendronach 15 sample you sent and got a bottle. Thanks and Cheers Alan
how much different from Glenfarclas 15 are they? I have a bottle of Glenfarclas 15 103 proof from whiskyexchange and I have to admit it amazing. The texture and viscosity and richness and finish absolute beauty. Nice comparison Alan! Cheers
they are fantastic Bart if you like the 15 you will love these...the glendronach 15 is legendary and glenallachie needs time after opening..this was a bit of a mis match but i was enjoying them both at the time....cheers fella
@@thewhiskyfriend nice one Alan. I think I will go for Glendronach 15 next time I'm buying something. I was disappointed with Glenallachie 12 initially and it improved after time in the bottle but I am not crazy about it. I don't know it depends on the mood and day. I never have that issue with my Bunna 12
Nice comparison review Alan! I did this tasting as well. The Revival wins that hands down, both older and new version. The Glenallachie 15 was a let down for me. In fact, I really didn't like it at all. The Revival is fully matured in sherry casks but the Glenallachie is only a sherry finish. I am looking forward to trying the Glenallachie oloroso 6213 and px 6580 single casks though. Cheers!
Yes Travis this was a bit of amis match my friend... Apologies... The Glenallachie is improving with time... And those single casks sound wonderful buddy.. Cheers as always fella... Alan
I dont like sherry finished whiskies but fully sherry matured whiskies are are my absolute favourite and Glendronach is number 1. If I want some smoke I go to old bottlings of Highland Park or Springbank.
Well done Allan, have stocked up ... top score.
After 2 major disapointments in Glendronach 15 (which was nothing like it used to be. The light color of the whisky indicated that well) and Glenfarclas 15 (which has totally lost it) I had great hopes for this one. With it’s nice dark color telling me that this will make up for the other 2 duds I lift the glass and bring it towards my nose, anticipating notes of dark chocolate, dried fruits, christmas cake, I get... well not much at first. But after a little while I get this massive note of elder berry.. elder berry cider to be more precise and I don’t like it at all in a whisky. Also gooseberries and just dryness. It changes back and forth and just for a brief moment it shows a small hint of sherry influence but it disappears very quick. On the taste it’s pretty much the same with a mineral note that reminds me of lukewarm tapwater. Probably the strangest whisky I’ve ever had.
As a sidenote I can say that this has been the worst whiskychristmas ever! I could have wiped my ass with the money instead.
Really sorry to hear Rolf... As I stated my life changing whisky was the original GD15 Revival and yes your are correct they are not the same as the original had much older stocks in it as the GD18 has now also.. I have had 2 bottles of the new 15 and sent samples everywhere with almost everybody feeding back how much they enjoyed. It... As I stated to compare both GD 15's would be another video... But a little unfair on the new one... So I'm surprised you felt it so bad and again sorry this is the case I am now on my 3rd bottle and enjoying it... However I had a poor experience with the Glenallachie 15 originally but that has improved... Where do you live and maybe I can send a sample of my GD15 and see if it is just a bad bottle you have... Cheers for the feedback fella.
the whisky friend
I’ll live. I still have some Glendronach 18 to cheer me up.
When it comes to the Glendronach 15 I don’t think it has that much to do with the older stock in the earlier batches compared to the new ones. I’ve had younger whiskies, that’s only been finished in oloroso for about 3 years (Edradour 12 Caledonia for example), that have had more sherry influence in the smell and taste than the new Glendronach 15 so I think it has to do with Rachel Berrie and her selection of casks and her personel preference in this style of whisky. I doubt there is a big portion of first fill in the new release but it should be, it should be a sherry bomb so my problem is that they released this as the revival. The should have called it something else. I live in Sweden but you don’t have to bother but I appreciate your offer, very nice of you! Cheers!
Glendronach is my favourite distillery Ive had the 12, new 15, 18 and 21. New 15 is my favourite and then the 21, they actually my top 2 favourites. Ordered a old 15 and it should arrive tomorrow and I hope its not like the 18 which after going through 4 bottles and I still dont understand the hype.
Old 15 Revival just arrived this morning. Hope its as good as the new one and the 21 Parliament.
I can't find a Glenallachie 15 in my area - around Chicago. The Glendronach 18 goes for $160 compared to $120 for the Glenallachie 18. The GD 12 was $60 to the GA 12's $45. So a substantial premium on the Glendronachs. I did locate a Glendronach 15 for $90.
the Glenallachie 15 is only a recent release here in the uk over the last few months so it may hit your area soon buddy my preference though is the Glendronach...pay the $90 my friend its worth it...cheers as always Chicago
Hello gents. I paid $90 after insane tax where im at for the GD 15, and still got 2. At first i expected to trade or resell the 2nd bottle, but no way now. Worth it!!
Premium on Glendronach is definately. Tried the whole core range. 15 and 21 are king.
I love the GlenDronach 15, only had Glenallachie 12. Wanna buy the 15 soon, it is way more payable than the GlenD 15
Great comparison, thanks
I had a bottle of Edradour 10yo from Signatory & it was even darker than the Glenallachie 15.
Those Edradour are so dark and so dirty they are awesome John...thanks for dropping in fella...
You’ve persuaded me Alan. I love GlenDronach in general but haven’t had the 15 yet. Cheers buddy🥃
Tried the 12, new 15, 16, 18 and 21. All great but 15 and 21 are amazing. Dont get the hype around the 18, 15 and 21 blow it away.
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Hello from austria this is one of my favorites, i love this whisky in austria 70euro but for me worth the money,
Another great review Alan I really like what Glenallachie are doing at the moment. Alan interested in your opinion on the Arran Brodick bay if you have tried it managed to pick one up this week in an auction also picked up the English Whisky Company sherry chapter 10 single cask which looks a great.
If it’s got Orange peel or Orange marmalade notes then I’m sold.
Great review pal
Feel it was a bit unfair on the Glenallachie pal... Mis match right there, however its been getting better... Cheers Mark...
the whisky friend I love them both but I would also lean towards GlenDronach if I had to choose one over the other.
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Alan how do the Glendronach 18 & 21 bottles compare to the 15?