Final Awards of 2022 | Reaction to my Whisky of the Year | Upcoming Bottle Reviews & MORE!

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  • We've got awards for IB of the year, distillery of the year, and travel retail whisky of the year. I'll also tell you about my recent purchases that I'm excited to review and give some thoughts on the year overall.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 156

  • @dachosendealer
    @dachosendealer Рік тому +11

    Ralphys whiskey of the year is Port Charlotte 10. Either one Port Charlotte 10 or Classic Laddie would be good choices 😁.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      I'm a huge fan of both myself. Cheers!

  • @ethanwilliams9887
    @ethanwilliams9887 Рік тому +1

    I would love to see you compare the different Bruichladdich and Port Charlotte offerings on your shelf. I have four right now: classic laddie, islay barley 2013, PC 10, and PC islay barley 2013. Very interesting to compare the Scottish barley vs islay barley (big difference in nuttiness and bitterness), and to compare the peated/unpeated versions of the 2013 islay barley. My impression is that there’s a unique floral note through all four of them, which I didn’t notice in any except the laddie when tasting them alone.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +2

      That might make a very interesting side-by-side video. Cool idea, I'll consider! 🥃

  • @Rohit_M
    @Rohit_M Рік тому +5

    Great wrap on a fantastic year Geoff and personal thanks for all the great content you put out in 2022. I look forward to a year of exciting stuff in the whisk(e)y world with budget minded approach. With the way things are going these days, I will focus on enjoying the bottlings I acquired in 2022 and in the past. I will go after stuff that maybe interesting but I won't be dropping crazy money. Happy New Year and best wishes for 2023.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Thanks Rohit! Totally agree... this is a good year to fall back on the whiskies we have stashed away and to watch our spending. A bit tough when you have a whisky channel to run, but I'll be doing my best!
      Happy New Year, my friend. Have a good one. 🥃

  • @troublesome89
    @troublesome89 Рік тому +6

    Bro, don't change a thing in 2023. I really like how casual and non-pretentious this channel is.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Thanks, man. Appreciate the kind words. Have a great new year! 🥃

  • @Northernbreed1738
    @Northernbreed1738 Рік тому +2

    I saw Distillery of the Year coming up, and I thought "well, mine's Bruichladdich - I bet Geoff's is too". BOOM. But clearly, the real gems were "I'm a big fan" and "juicy". Well done, and onward to 2023!

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Thanks Doug! Truly appreciate all the support from you this year. Cheers to you and Happy New Year! 🥃

  • @chentim1751
    @chentim1751 Рік тому +1

    Dear Jeff, happy new year, thank for all the great drams that you have recommended for 2022 and look forward to seeing more decent drams from you! Excellent reviews always

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Tim! Happy New Year to you, too, buddy! Hope you're pouring something special tonight and looking forward to seeing you again soon! 🥃

  • @precariousdave
    @precariousdave Рік тому +2

    HNY. You don't need the comments to tell you what a great channel you've got. But just in case you crave reassurance, it's fresh, humorous and speedy, and edited down. Love it. The windbag market is already saturated, so don't go there.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Hah fair enough. Very kind words. Thanks, Dave and Happy New Year! 🥃

  • @jameszimmerman8701
    @jameszimmerman8701 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for making the 2022 whisky scene even more entertaining! Happy New Year! Slainte

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for watching, commenting, and being so supportive James. Truly appreciated. Have a happy and healthy new year! 🥃

  • @henrieliot8740
    @henrieliot8740 Рік тому

    For Q&A. All time favourite whisky. Happy Holidays from NZ!

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Noted! Hope you had a wonderful holiday season and thanks for the question!

  • @stevelandwonder4760
    @stevelandwonder4760 Рік тому

    I'm sure you'll keep up the great work in 2023 Jeff. That OLC is in my basket and I'm currently resisting...

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      Hah as long as it's within your budget, I'd say it's money well spent! 🥃

  • @dramman-onlydramnodrama4845
    @dramman-onlydramnodrama4845 Рік тому +2

    Well done Geoff. Really nice to have the opportunity to have my whisky journey match up with your UA-cam journey. Your reviews are concise, consistent and humorous, without forcing the viewer to listen to 20 minutes of waxing philosophical. The only wax I want is in my Clynelish. Looking forward to 2023. Happy New Year!

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Hah very kind words, buddy. Much appreciated and Happy New Year to you too! 🥃

  • @jamesdoolan7966
    @jamesdoolan7966 Рік тому +2

    Nice video, I think the price thing is something we really need to start pushing back in as consumers. When buying bottles we need to take into account the rise in cost and perhaps pass over some brands and bottles where the cost has skyrocketed.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Couldn't agree more! 🥃

  • @dannynarkviroj7715
    @dannynarkviroj7715 Рік тому

    I love Classic Laddie, I could drink it all day everyday

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Glad you're a fan! 🥃

  • @tinchin75
    @tinchin75 Рік тому

    Greetings from Argentina! Long life Bruichladich!

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      Cheers buddy! Have a great new year! 🥃

  • @redsox367
    @redsox367 Рік тому

    Excellent round up, the Port Charlotte OLC 2010 😍btw. Have a great 2023

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Hah I just cracked it the other day and I'm already a huge fan. Cheers and thanks for watching, buddy. Happy New Year! 🥃

  • @mosri8330
    @mosri8330 Рік тому

    Great reviews this year, I enjoyed all of them. I completely agree with whiskey of the year and distillery of the year. Looking forward to see you all the reviews next year.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Very kind words. Thanks so much for watching and have a wonderful new year yourself! 🥃

  • @chongkokchoyify
    @chongkokchoyify Рік тому

    The Glen Scotia 16 is great. I'm looking forward to your review

  • @hilary544
    @hilary544 Рік тому +1

    Hi! Thanks for the videos, opinions, and straightforward talk, Geoff! Best line from you this year, “No Springbank for Assholes.” Love those little quick jabs you throw in there. Cheers!

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      Hah thanks so much. Glad someone out there is actually enjoying my corny jokes. 😂

  • @CharlesOffdensen
    @CharlesOffdensen Рік тому +1

    Have a nice New Year!
    A whisky related question - do you have access to European whiskies like Elsburn, Armorik, Mackmyra, Kyro etc.?
    A more personal question - do you, or the people in Taiwan in general fear a war with China any time soon?

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      Hi Charles... I'd rather not get too into politics here on the channel, but to put it bluntly yes there are concerns. As for the first question, we do have access to some European stuff, but not much. Armorik and Mackmyra have a presence here. I'm not sure about the Kyro. Cheers buddy and Happy New Year!

  • @FreedsFirstTime_Whisky_Reviews

    Turtleneck Geoff...... I almost expected a pipe in the right hand to help hammer home points.......Xin nian kuaile! Thanks for all the quality content!

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Hah Happy New Year to you too! Thanks for watching! All the best for 2023! 🥃

  • @choboxhoos
    @choboxhoos Рік тому

    Really looking forward to seeing your review of the Hibiki 21! I'll be flying through Tokyo later this year, and would love to know whether it's worth picking a bottle up =)

  • @bcheung2009
    @bcheung2009 Рік тому

    Thanks Geoff. Your videos helped my purchase decisions

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Great to hear! Thanks for watching and for the kind words. A Happy New Year to you! 🥃

  • @nealbruce5914
    @nealbruce5914 Рік тому

    G thank you! Truly enjoyed your videos! Learned so much! Have a great New Year! Neal

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for watching and have a wonderful new year yourself! 🥃

  • @laurentsteck6086
    @laurentsteck6086 Рік тому

    Happy new year! I enjoyed following you this year. Looking forward for next one. Cheers

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Thanks Laurent. Really appreciate the support from you. Have a wonderful new year! 🥃

  • @hansvaneenennaam457
    @hansvaneenennaam457 Рік тому +1

    Nicely done Geoff, great to hear you continue next year.
    Your approach is still unique and refreshing ( buy some additional 🩲🩲)
    Happy new year !!

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      Hah cheers Hans. Have a great new year. yourself, buddy! Happiness and health! 🥃

  • @damo9897
    @damo9897 Рік тому

    Q&A: Out of interest, what was the reason you moved to Taiwan, and what do you do as your day job? Cheers for all the work you put in to your videos.

  • @ironmantran
    @ironmantran Рік тому

    LOL ! . . . a fantastic episode to end a challenging year. Happy 2023 !

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Thanks so much. Happy New Year to you too! 🥃

  • @cnwilliams59
    @cnwilliams59 Рік тому

    Great Job and cheers to the new year 🎉

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Thank you and Happy New Year! Cheers! 🥃

  • @ShaneBrogan
    @ShaneBrogan Рік тому

    I got to try the Classic Laddie for the fist time this year and have really enjoyed it.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Happy to hear it! 🥃

  • @SaltyCuban
    @SaltyCuban Рік тому

    Glad you voted how you did. That said, I’ve never had a Bruichladie. Ever. Ok Port Charlotte but that’s it. Why?
    There’s not much for me to pick. Also it grates on me that an established distillery can’t make a 10 yr old, part of their core range. I wanted to buy the old 10 yr laddie. Discontinued. But glad you aren’t part of the school of fish that is the whisky community. Swimming in unison. Ralfy and Roy are different but for the most part everyone else has too many similarities regarding tastes. That’s why your content is very valuable.
    I wish you continued prosperity and lots of health.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Thanks for the kind words, man. When something is popular, it's often for a reason. I've been known to agree and "swim along" with the others, but I admit I have the most fun when I'm finding hidden gems or celebrating whiskies outside the mainstream. Cheers! 🥃

  • @MaltDaddy
    @MaltDaddy Рік тому

    Great year end videos buddy! The bunna 12 cask strength looks super interesting. Cheers to another great year ahead!🎉

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      We'll have to share a dram of that Bunna next time we meet. It's a beauty! Cheers buddy and have a great new year! 🥃

  • @aaronjones7476
    @aaronjones7476 Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed every upload in 2022 and love the sense of humour keep it going 👍

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Thanks so much Aaron. Appreciate the kind words. Have a happy new year yourself! 🥃

  • @peathead4450
    @peathead4450 Рік тому +1

    Interesting picks, Geoff. Thanks for sharing.
    Switched (almost) completely to IB myself, just due to the sometimes insane rise in price.
    Regarding your WOTY: it's YOUR woty and therefore the only correct and a complete valid choice... as it is your choice. Just as I would pick another. Mine would be a single cask Ardnamurchan....an OB that is not available anymore (and one of the few OB's I bought this year).
    Have a great 2023!
    Slàinte mhath / Slàinte mhor

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +2

      Thanks, buddy. Appreciate the encouragement, and I'll always stick to my guns and be honest about what I like. Cheers to you!
      Oh, and I can't argue about single cask Ardnamurchan. I've got one myself and it's incredible stuff! 🥃

  • @davidowen2834
    @davidowen2834 Рік тому +1

    Hi Geoff. Yes your channel came on leaps and bounds in 22, great. My favourite distillery has got to be Benromach, never been disappointed. Got the bunnha CS, 2022 version just last week. Have a fun new year and wishing you and your channel great things for 23, next year gonna be buying a lot less whisky next year and actually dive into the stash. Slàinte Geoff .

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Thanks David! Yes the channel has done well this year and I'm very grateful. All thanks to people like you who watch, comment, and support. 😉
      Great idea btw. I should start pinching more pennies myself and start diving into the many bottles I've stashed away myself. Happy New Year, my friend! 🥃

  • @gareth630
    @gareth630 Рік тому +1

    All the best Geoff, next year I will be doing the indi thing and a few 43% drams. So far over here 10, 12 yrs 46% stuff comes in under £50-0, 15 yr under £70-0 but anything over seems to have taken a price hike.
    Next year will be interesting 63 on new years eve so have a good one 🙂

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      I think the hikes are similar across the board. Luckily the entry-level whiskies for the most part are still affordable, but anything 15 or older is getting out of control in what seems to be most markets. I think you're on to something. Imo indi bottlings, quality blended malts, and world whiskies will be stepping up to the plate in the coming year(s).
      Cheers Gareth and Happy New Year! 🥃

  • @thewhiskyloft
    @thewhiskyloft Рік тому

    Keep up the good work, pal. Enjoy the videos and think you do a cracking job.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Thanks so much, buddy. Have a great new year! 🥃

  • @kiwigor
    @kiwigor Рік тому

    Favourite Klingon Whisky nerd !
    Keep it up mate!

  • @wp2746
    @wp2746 Рік тому +1

    Great video to watch 😊

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      Thanks buddy. Happy New Year! 🥃

    • @wp2746
      @wp2746 Рік тому

      @@Gwhisky Happy New Year and the best wishes for 2023

  • @keegan1728
    @keegan1728 Рік тому

    Dudddde…. That Glen Scotia 16 is truly a hidden gem in the sea of DutyFree turds.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      It's on the wishlist. I'll grab it the next time I see it. Cheers!

  • @ashersspicekitchen5965
    @ashersspicekitchen5965 Рік тому

    Could you do a Top 5 18yr doesn’t matter the flavor. Jus wanna get your take for my Friday night pour

  • @simongilbert2704
    @simongilbert2704 Рік тому +1

    you trying the whiskys you like is what its all about ;;; if there are some drinks people can't get at the moment , that does not make it less interesting to me as we may come across them in the future ;;;

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Agree! Cheers Simon and Happy New Year to you! 🥃

  • @njsmwalker
    @njsmwalker Рік тому

    Really appreciate all the reviews..really enjoy they channel ! As a result did a local “scotch “ tasting with some traditional “bourbon” drinkers here in the us …now have some converts! Would love to see an Aussie whiskey review ! 😊

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Happy to hear it! I'd love to DO an Aussie whisky review. Sadly I've got no access to them in my market. Hoping 2023 will be the year Australian whiskies find their way into the Taiwanese market. Cheers!

  • @TheReal_DeanD
    @TheReal_DeanD Рік тому

    Yes. Please don't stop and I hope you don't get burned out. I wouldn't wear pants either if I was shooting. Looking forward to the OLCL01 review. Regarding the Classic Laddie I'm willing to give it a go but you're right on the money. Metallic, Sharp, Malt forward. Hoping the later batches are better from 2015 or 2016.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! It's still spirity but I think the bright, clean, zesty profile is just beautiful. I was disappointed by the earlier batches myself, but the newer ones are belters imo. Cheers and thanks for all the comments and support you've offered the channel this year. Happy New Year buddy! 🥃

  • @CharlesOffdensen
    @CharlesOffdensen Рік тому

    Btw Malt Reviews said the Glenturret 12 was their whisky of the year. And you know they taste amazing stuff.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Just a couple drams deep with that one and I can totally see where they're coming from. Special stuff! Cheers! 🥃

  • @barrelvisor
    @barrelvisor Рік тому

    Love the new Steve Jobs vibe.
    Great year, brilliant channel and one of the few I watch all the content!

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +2

      Sheesh a guy wears a turtle neck once... 😂
      Hah thanks for the kind words, Andy! Happy New Year! 🥃

  • @michaelwood3203
    @michaelwood3203 Рік тому +1

    New Year predictions Geoff? Will a buyers market erupt? Will IB’s become the next big thing? Will Chinese Whisky become popular in 2023? Can Scottish distillers beat off the foreign upstarts? Is whisky a superior spirit compared to rum, brandy, bourbon, grappa, gin, calvados etc? Will there be a 2024? Just wondering what thoughts you might have, if any?? Oops

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Hah I'll try to tackle... some of those in the Q&A! Cheers Michael! 🥃

  • @t0nymack100
    @t0nymack100 Рік тому

    'The Laddie' is a sound choice and it's relatively inexpensive to boot. Having said this the 'Islay Barley' series are also really solid choices from this distillery.. All the best for 2023. 🥃 By the way, my whisky of the year is the Redbreast 15. Unsurpassed mouth feel in my view in comparison to anything else I have tasted in 2022.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      Redbreast 15 is an absolute beauty. In fact, the whole line is Irish gold. Solid pick, Tony. Cheers! 🥃

  • @carlmartinlinder
    @carlmartinlinder Рік тому

    Nice year and video Geoff. Glad to hear you got the Glenturret 12 finally. Did you get the 2021 or 2022 release of the Bunna Cask Strength? Happy New Year 🎉

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      I got the 2022 Bunna 12, which I hear is much better! See you soon buddy and have a wonderful new year! 🥃

    • @carlmartinlinder
      @carlmartinlinder Рік тому

      @@Gwhisky 👍The very same to you Geoff🍾🥂

  • @lewisduffy675
    @lewisduffy675 Рік тому

    Glenturret 12 and that Bunna cask strength nowhere to be found here in the Great White North, sob. All the best in 2023 man cheers!

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      Sorry to hear that buddy. I share your frustration.. I had to pay a substantial shipping fee to get my hands on the Bunna. Worth it, though. Hopefully you can get your hands on a bottle at some point. Cheers and Happy New Year Lewis! 🥃

  • @danielwollert3744
    @danielwollert3744 Рік тому

    Best of this and that is nice. But what about a list of ´22s duffers, paint thiners and blend fillers? For me Tullibardine 15 won that category!

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Hah funny I was just drinking Tullibardine 15 yesterday. Yeah I try to avoid getting too negative but there have definitely been some disappointments this year. 🥃

  • @SmirGel
    @SmirGel Рік тому

    Have you thought about trying Finnish whisky? There are few distilleries in Finland doing stuff.. I have birthday next week and I'm torn half what I should buy for my birthday.. I'm leaning towards Highland Park Cask Strenght No 3 or Laddie perhaps? (I really dislike the bottle haha) I already have Highland Park Cask Strenght No 2 I really enjoy it.. sadly all the cask strenght editions like that one from Bunna are not sold here. Really wanting to try Laproiagh Cask strenght, Port Charlotte PLC and OLC etc I bought MC:01 from Estonian trip which has been absolutely nice! Glad you are making these videos I have bought few bottles because of your reviews and I think your taste and recommendations match mine well.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      Very kind words, thanks! Oh, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HP Cask Strength is really cool stuff. I don't know much about batch 3, but like you I'd be very curious to try it. The MC:01 is sadly the only Cask Exploration PC I haven't had, but I hear it's the best one. Still, you can't go wrong with any of the other options. In fact, my bday gift from friends was the SC:01! I'm sure no matter what you end up with will be fantastic. Cheers! 🥃

  • @deeshmond
    @deeshmond Рік тому +1

    Great year, G! Have enjoyed your videos and interaction throughout. Couple things… 1) I think I’m the only whisky drinker who doesn’t like Bunna lol. 2) a Q for the Q&A, how’d you/your family end up in Taiwan (I too am a Canadian living abroad)? You’re doing great work with these and I’m sure you’ll continue to get more comfortable in front of the camera. Cheers, dude! 🥃

    • @coppullcaveman
      @coppullcaveman Рік тому +1

      Nope, not the only non Bunna fan.

    • @deeshmond
      @deeshmond Рік тому +1

      @@coppullcaveman THERES TWO OF US!? 😂

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +2

      I've heard stories of you people... yet to meet one in the wild. 😂😂😂

    • @deeshmond
      @deeshmond Рік тому

      @@Gwhisky We're unicorns, mate 😄

  • @allenbt11
    @allenbt11 Рік тому

    Great year Geoff! If you looking for suggestions on trying new things, a big chunk of my whisk(e)y nerd friends have been testing the waters in aged rums (Foursquare for one) and Tequilia's (Anejos and Extra Anejos) in light of the terrible availability, secondary market foolishness and allocation B/S, here in the US market. I know that isn't your channel focus and I am not sure what your availability is like in Taiwan, but I'd love to see a special episode on your thoughts on a couple of these. Cheers!

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Thanks Allen. I don't have access to much in the way of malternatives, especially anything Mexican. I do enjoy a good Foursquare though. Those rums really do give overpriced single malts a run for their money. Something to consider for the coming year. Cheers and Happy New Year! 🥃

  • @socceroo1470
    @socceroo1470 Рік тому

    Hi Geoff, I'm so jealous of your 21 Hibiki. Did you buy the Hakushu 18 and Yamazaki 18? I wish that I can be at Tokyo airport right now, all of those 3 are so damn expensive in Australia. It's around $2,000 Aus each. I would love to hear your opinion and hope that you will review the Highland park 18 (46%). I shared this bottle with a few mates, and we all love it. It must be very cold in Taiwan right now to see you with your new dress code. Love your channel, wishing you a very happy new year

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Thanks buddy! Unfortunately the Yamazaki and Hakushu were both sold out, so I had to "settle" for the Hibiki 21. It's definitely a crazy deal and I know a lot of people are flying to Japan from Taiwan just to flip those bottles and have their flights basically paid for. Hah!
      Not to worry, the HP18 will definitely get a review. Beautiful stuff, glad you guys enjoyed it!
      Hah that turtle neck has been almost as controversial as my whisky of the year. 🥃
      Cheers buddy and have a great new year! 🥃

  • @jamesdoolan7966
    @jamesdoolan7966 Рік тому +1

    Oh I’ve got a question. How much do you think mood or even what you’ve ate effects how a whisky tastes? I find a number of bottles are very subjective. One day I’ll love it but the next I’ll hate the taste but can’t understand the reasons? Could just be me?

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Great question! I'll jot it down!

  • @jimmyjazz4605
    @jimmyjazz4605 Рік тому

    I need to get the Bunna 12 Cask Strength & compare to the standard 12

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      It's a belter! Love the regular 12 but the cs is definitely next level! 🥃

  • @birddaword5598
    @birddaword5598 Рік тому

    You should try wolfburn or 'the one', delicious stuff!

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      I've tried a couple Wolfburns before and they were good. I'll keep an eye out for that one. Cheers and Happy New Year! 🥃

  • @MrChristopherMolloy
    @MrChristopherMolloy Рік тому

    Thanks for all the great vids this year; I'm looking forward to watching your channel in 2023.
    Did you review that Loch Lomond 18 in see on the shelf behind you? 👀
    I have a ton of unopened bottles I've picked up over the past few months, including Glenturret 10 Peated, Bunnahabhain 12 CS (2021), Bunnahabhain Eirigh Na Greine, Highland Park Full Volume, Glenlivet Nadurra Oloroso CS, Glencadam 13, and others.
    So my liver and I have our work cut out for us! 🥃💥⚰️💀🥀
    Happy New Year! ✌️

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      Clearly 2023 is shaping up to be a good year for you! I'm dying to try that Glencadam 13. Sadly not sold here. Also, I'll be curious to hear your thoughts on the Glenturret 10 when you pop it. It seems to be hit-or-miss depending on who you ask, but the 12 is fantastic so far.
      As usual I gotta thank you for all the support, buddy. Cheers to you and cheers to pacing ourselves and going easy on our livers! Hah.
      Happy New Year! 🥃

    • @MrChristopherMolloy
      @MrChristopherMolloy Рік тому

      @@Gwhisky Thanks, and right back at you, but what about the LL18? LOL
      And how about some blind tastings? Like pick an age-range, a general style (like peated or Sherried), and ABV-range, blind rate them, then reveal. Might be fun if you ever do a livestream. Just a thought.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      @@MrChristopherMolloy Oh, right. Hah! Yeah I've not reviewed it yet but it's coming down the pipeline. I'll bump it up to January for you!
      The blind thing... yeah I might do something like that. Depends what I've got available. Maybe a few 15s...

    • @MrChristopherMolloy
      @MrChristopherMolloy Рік тому +1

      @@Gwhisky Actually, age need not be a prerequisite; it would be interesting to see how an NAS compares to a 12, 15, or 18 in blind comparison.

  • @primewhisky
    @primewhisky Рік тому

    Great enjoyable video, Bowmore has to be the distillery of the year for me and IB has to be Signatory(drank a lot from them this year and they bottled a lot of great stuff.
    Only thing is I have to disagree on the Bruichladdie distillery, I visit all of the Islay distilleries and Bruichladdie for me is the weekest(not bad of course but the other ones put out better stuff) and it was the least good visit.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      Sorry to hear you were less than impressed with your time at Bruichladdich. I've never had the pleasure of visiting Islay but it's on the bucket list! Bowmore... bold pick! Which expressions impressed you from them this year?

    • @primewhisky
      @primewhisky Рік тому

      @@Gwhisky my whisky of the year video will be released in a couple of hours if you like to check it out🤗

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      @primewhisky Will do! Looking forward to it!

  • @TheOneGlassMan
    @TheOneGlassMan Рік тому

    Great video, thanks. Travel retail whisky of the year has to be Laddie 8, thank me later ;-) Cheers and happy new year

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      I keep hearing mixed things about the Laddie 8, but I think I'll have to give it a go at some point. Cheers! 🥃

  • @whiskyguidedog6558
    @whiskyguidedog6558 Рік тому

    I love Bruichladdich, so probably my distillery of the year too. I have bbought/tried Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2010 x3; Octomore 10.2; Bruichladdich Octomore 12.3; Octomore 11.3;
    Bruichladdich Port Charlotte PAC:01 2011 x2; Port Charlotte OLC:01 2010 NZ$144.90 (£75.00) 2
    Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10YO x2;
    Bruichladdich Scottish Barley Classic Laddie x3; Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2011. Are there any others you recommend? I find the Highland Park OBs consistentlyy disappointing, including the 18 travel edition at $46% Where did the famous heather honey of old go? The 18 yo used to be so balanced with wonderful form. Slaint

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      That's quite a comprehensive list of Bruichladdich! Awesome! I can't say you've missed much. I've got a bottle of the most recent Cask Exploration release, the SC:01. it's a bit different than the PAC and OLC, but it's an absolute beauty and certainly worth picking up. I've also got a bottle of the Islay Barley Rockside Farm 2007 release which is an absolute belter, although it very well might be sold out in your market.
      As for the HP, I love some of their IBs, and find myself less than impressed with others. Very hit-or-miss. The same can be said for the OBs, although the Viking Pride 18 and the 21 I still hold in high regard.
      Cheers and Happy New Year to you too! Hope you're pouring something special tonight! 🥃

  • @jezhellewell7690
    @jezhellewell7690 Рік тому +2

    The only reason I haven’t bought a bottle of Classic Laddie is the bottle! 😆 I can’t stand it. I love a classic bottle, like Arran or Ledaig. Is that wrong Geoff? 😬

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      Hah I like the bottle but it's definitely... dramatic. Hah! The good news it's short so easy to hide at the back of the shelf! 😂🥃

    • @MrMBBM
      @MrMBBM Рік тому

      … and I can attest that the paint is easy to scratch off, at least enough to be able to see the liquid level. 😅

    • @jezhellewell7690
      @jezhellewell7690 Рік тому

      @@Gwhisky I’ll stick it on my list Geoff, I promise!

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      @@jezhellewell7690 No pressure!

  • @tomtomtommyism
    @tomtomtommyism Рік тому

    the bunna 12 is it batch #1 or batch #2?.. opened batch #1 recently and slightly disappointed.... but only had a neck pour so far after a couple of other whiskies... bit of bottle airtime and on another day it might be different

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      I've got batch 2, which according to the internet is a big step up from batch 1. I can't comment though, as I never had the first. Cheers!

  • @heartbroken522
    @heartbroken522 Рік тому

    bucket list😂 lol

  • @88johnbarnes
    @88johnbarnes Рік тому

    Hi I am new to your channel. I like it very much, you're doing a great job and I'm impressed with your wealth of knowledge. Just out of interest will you be looking into Irish whiskey 🇮🇪 and Bourbon 🇺🇸?

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the kind words, John. I don't have access to much quality Irish at a fair price, unfortunately. I do like some American whiskies, but my passion lies with scotch. I'm definitely not against branching out, though. You can expect more Irish reviews down the line! 🥃

  • @thewhiskyenthusiast
    @thewhiskyenthusiast Рік тому

    Haven't heard of Watt at all but eyes open now!
    Yes sir, the English Whisky scene is buzzing. Bimber and Cotswolds are fantastic. Their new makes are super delicious and I recently visited Wire Works distillery which just made me so happy. It's a craft distillery full of passionate people producing delicious small batch drams. As young whiskies go they're doing some good stuff and experimenting on different ways to use the casks. If you see one just grab it.
    Happy new year to you and yours Geoff , wishing your channel more success in 2023 🥃

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      I'll be on the lookout for Wire Works! I keep hearing about them but I've no idea if/when we'll get access to them here in my market. Sounds like you had a hell of a trip, buddy! Have a happy and safe new year and keep the great vids coming! Really love your channel... perhaps we can collab sometime! 🥃

    • @thewhiskyenthusiast
      @thewhiskyenthusiast Рік тому

      @@Gwhisky Dude! I would love that 😀
      I'm going to apply to be an OSWA contributor for next year so maybe something through there could be fun.
      Cheers Geoff!

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      @@thewhiskyenthusiast Great! We can keep in touch via IG and work out some ideas! 🥃

  • @murduk88
    @murduk88 Рік тому

    What's your favorite sub-46% whisky? Cheers!

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      Probably Glenlivet, either 18 or 21 at 43%. 🥃

  • @FabiusBR1
    @FabiusBR1 Рік тому

    I picked up a bottle of the Laddie after you made it Whisky of the Year. Was not disappointed. Excellent change of pace from my usual Sherry matured choices. The quality is apparent and the flavor is vibrant and enjoyable. On another note, I also picked up a bottle of Macallan Sherry Oak. I was a devoted Macallan drinker back in the 90s. Back then it was the best 12 year old on the market, hands down. I got away from Scotch for a long time and only recently got back into it. I tasted the “new” Macallan next to the remains of an old bottle still in my bar. I was shocked at how much the quality has dropped. The old Macallan is still lush, tasty and delicious, even today. The new stuff is harsh, sour and mostly tasteless. Macallan has really gone downhill. So disappointing.

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому +1

      First off, I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the Classic Laddie. It's a bit sharp, and it's quite far from anything sweet and sherry matured, so again, happy you like it.
      As for the Macallans, I've had the pleasure of trying samples from some of those 90's bottlings, and I couldn't agree more. I still like the house style, but the weak abv and over-the-top prices are too much. I don't but much Macallan these days.
      Cheers and Happy New Year! 🥃

  • @bb4726-h5e
    @bb4726-h5e Рік тому

    Bought the Accord, not good. IB of the year, Dram Mor!

  • @kellywellington7122
    @kellywellington7122 Рік тому

    Laddie didn't fit my tastes, but I can certainly understand why you might select it as your pick of the year. As for your lack of comfort in front of the camera, I assume it feeds into all those 'awkward moments' which are such a major element in the humor here. Keep on keepin' on. Hey....If you like sherried single malts, make sure you get ahold of some The Lakes expressions. I'll be around.

  • @lightplays2181
    @lightplays2181 Рік тому

    Hi Geoff ! Heppy new year ! I wih you health , happiness and a lot of good whisky )))) Slainte Mhath !

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      Right back at you, Light. Happiness, health, and good spirits (in both senses of the word)! Cheers to you! 🥃

    • @lightplays2181
      @lightplays2181 Рік тому

      @@Gwhisky thanks )))

  • @howardbecdove9780
    @howardbecdove9780 Рік тому

    I’ll be interested to hear what you have to say about the Glenturret 12. I can’t really say there was anything I didn’t like about it, but the only thing that stood out for me was the nice bottle.🥱

    • @Gwhisky
      @Gwhisky  Рік тому

      I just cracked it last week, so I'll have to spend more time with it. My initial impression is that it's very good. 🥃