ralfy review 906 Extras - Three great peated malts I bought again in 2021
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Ralfy - your smiling face seen through a bottle of natural-coloured, non-chill-filtered single malt should be a meme !
I would add Port Charlotte 10 to this group. Quality Islay heavily peated malt that's held steady on its pricing.
Agreed! That is a fantastic malt!
100% agree
Yup. And at least in my state exceptional value.
Love Port Charlotte.
And bottled at 50%
How lovely would it be if that caught on
When you had a bit of a cough, it reminded me how much I love you don’t edit videos to pieces! So many people have horribly edited videos now, in addition to the folks that go over the top superfluous graphics and music. With your videos, it’s like sitting down with you and getting the real Ralfy. After all these years, I don’t see you changing, but please don’t! Love what you do!
One whisky reviewer recently emitted a loud burp during his review. I think I would have got out the editing snips at that point. I do like Ralfy's natural style.
. . . I doubt I will be changing the style anytime soon.
@@antipodesman what reviewer?
@@riccardo5281 Now that wouldn't be right to name names would it.
But I wanna hear the burp!
Your malts mates remember 2016 when that Islay malt was indeed the bride and not the bridesmaid.
We really hope that tickle throat was taken care of with a wee pour 🥺
Hi Ralfy, Roy is totally right. The Ardbeg 10 made to the top spot in 2016. Cheers, Oliver
P.S. Looking forward to your whisky top list for 2021.
. . . I forgot all about that 😁
@@thewhiskybothy I finally found a store with Ardbeg in Cambodia. I had to travel 12 hours by bus to get it and get home...But, I now have a liter of Ardbeg 10...$52us no added tax.
He has the other core expressions as well.
I am going to put it up against my other peated whiskies very soon.
Cheers!
I'd add Port Charlotte 10! My recent favourite.
Longrow is my current favourite peated whisky. All the 'Oompfh' of the standard Springbank but with added layers of smoke. Wonderful stuff.
Having a wee dram of Wee Beastie while watching, love the bite. 10 year old is the bride of my list.
Oh Ledaig 10 is my absolute favourite! It confirm on the website that it's natural colour! 👍
The Ardbeg box matches Ralfy’s jacket PERFECTLY!
Ralfy -- 2016 Ardbeg 10yo was the bride. I have a bottle in my cabinet at all times.
I used to love sherry monsters but since finding Islay and peated island whisky I cannot even face a sip of what i used to drink,
I never really understood whisky until discovering Islay and the amazing effect of adding a drop of water to it
Try the Glendronach traditionally peated. It's not bad.
Привет.Извиняюсь за мой английский ;) для меня, хересный виски это аперетив. А дымный дежестив. Торфяной не будешь пить во время еды. Разве только с копчёной рыбой.,;))
My first experience with peated whisky was a disaster, I thought the bottle had gone bad (Bowmore 12 yr), I returned to the store...the look on the salesman's face is still etched in my memory... But now I enjoy heavily peated whisky tremendously. Years later my second introduction to peated malt was Ardbeg's An Oa. LOVED IT!. and haven't looked back! This is very addictive stuff. The same thing happened with IPA beers. I can't drink beer if it doesn't have a high IBU. This is what happens when one attends Ralfy's malt university! 😊 Thanks!
I just bought a copy of your revised edition of "search for a whisky bothy". I had to stop at page 54 yesterday, but one thing is quite clear already: your are a talented writer through and through. I like your poetic, yet humorous and reflective approach on your personal whisky journey. Really enjoy the read and look forward to your third book.
Ardbeg 10 is ALWAYS in my whisky stash, another thing is, its often on offer then I dive in. Lagavulan 8 and bunnahabain moine are also re-buys for me. Cheers Ralfy.
Ralfy. Thank you for the nearly 1k videos so far. These 3 bottlings are fantastic and I appreciate all that you do.
Cheers.
Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2018. Just found two bottles loved both.
I'm happy to see everyone loving Ardbeg, that and Port Charlotte are my two daily drivers so to speak.
A nice nip before bed while I'm reading or watching Ralfy.
Honestly I prefer Ardbeg’s Wee Beastie over the 10. It’s not only a little cheaper, but he packs a crisper and smokier punch. The 10 is just too in between for me to buy it often. I either buy the beastie or I splurge on one of the higher up in the line.
Wee Beastie is interesting. For me I love putting a young age statement and what it stands for, I just find for my palette it to be very unbalanced. The smoke dominates far to much and the character of the cask and distiller goes a bit quiet. Definitely love the price. That’s why I prefer the 10 to the wee beastie. But both fantastic drams.
When I go on vacation my brother almost always buys the Ardbeg 10 in the duty free shop. I usually pick up something that costs twice as much just so we have variety but I almost always prefer my brother's Ardbeg 10. Great flavor and great value.
Music to my ears! 2 out of 3 isn’t bad. Thanks 🙏 Ralfy
Never disappointed by Ardbeg 10, but I always have a spot on my shelf for Laphroaig 10 CS. My palate tends towards extremes of flavor though. Thanks for your nuggets of wisdom, as always.
Thanks a lot Ralfy for this! As a peat lover, I've never tried Ledaig 10 YO, and not only is it available here in New Brunswick, but it is also cheaper than all other peated 10 YO, and if Ralfy goes for seconds, I'm running to the store after work to grab one! ;)
Love Ledaig 10, Arebeg Corryvreckan and Laphroaig 10 CS (especially batch 012) all affordable, great quality and easy to find, that’s what it’s all about.
Corryvreckan is the best Islay that i ever had, so far. Good pick!
Batch 12 is phenomenal
@@abocco1392 I got lucky last year and got a case from Flaviar at $84 a bottle and still have a few left over, it amazes me how it’s 60% and doesn’t even require water.
@@sorinsrn5442 Thank you, I’m picking up a bottle tomorrow for my brother in laws birthday this weekend, we both love peated Islay whisky.
Is it my imagination or is the Ardbeg 10 somewhat bandaid smelling?
I'm not a peat fan, but Kilchoman Machir Bay is a really delicious whisky and the only heavily peated whisky that is welcome in my liquor cabinet.
Try the Sherried version called Sanaig as well, you'll LOVE it.
That was the worst peated whiskey I’d ever had
Ralphy, only recently discovered your channel as newbie to scotch, and you scared me a little with your your review of laphroaig 10 . Bought one anyway and loved it!!! Turns out I enjoy the peat and smoke. Love your reviews!!!
nice to see Ledaig 10 get some love. very underrated in my opinion, especially for the price tag its hard to get more bang for your buck.
I think I have a bottle of TEN from 2004 on the shelf… I recently went back to Bunnahabhain after few years and was blown away by the 12 year old. To be honest with you I wasn’t expecting much from it with all the marketing going on with whisky nowadays. But boy was I wrong. It has all the ”specs” in order. Un-chill filtered, natural colour etc. But so integrity malt with a reasonable price tag. Tasted also 18yo and it was even better but for the price it is not that much better over 12yo.
Got a couple of Ardbeg in my stash (probably 2 x 10y and either Uigeadail or Corryvreckan), maybe a miniature Ledaig 10 and some Caol Ila (definitely a Signatory Cask Strength, maybe also an unchillfiltered from Signatory, 1 standard and maybe 2 D.E. (from 2016 or so) and one unpeated), so whatever catastrophe might hit next: I’ll be ok 😅
The Caol Ila 10 CS (OB) is fantastic. The standard 12 is decent and very good value, and I'm often amazed by its consistency in quality delivery.
Recently bought a bottle of IB Caol Ila 8yo by MSWD Carn Mor Strictly Limited, a sherry cask matured whisky. Definitely looking forward to opening it on Christmas Eve.
Yep. I just buy 2 bottles of anything I buy anymore. If I'm interested enough to buy it, I want to make sure I have a second bottle to come back to in a few years. If I open it and see that it clearly is not for me I just return the second bottle. When I finish a bottle, if I loved it, I will try to find another bottle as opposed to opening my second. I have some very nice bottles that I am quite looking forward to going back to over the course of my life. But, I'm in no rush. Plenty of good whiskey out there to try before I start looking in my stash. Cheers Ralfy. Always a good video.
I've been a fan of A10 for years...but recently it's profile changed a bit at least in my reception. Lime notes are less vibrant. Also I've moved towards Laphroaig. I know, 40%, filtration and colouring but this medicinal punch, I love it😀
Wonderful recomedations, reall classics. And I have to say Ralfy, thanks for the heads up about the whisky prices, in the last 3 months prices have gone up for 20 to 30%! Unbelievable, if this trend continues in the 2022. I'm so glad that I made a nice stash.
Rally’s videos are the few I can confidently hit the like button during the ads leading up to the content without concern.
You know ralfy I really love the ardbeg 10 I just wish it was at cask strength. That's why I find myself reaching for the Uigeadail or the Corryvreckan over it time and again.
Ledaig 10 is a definitely natural colour....looking on German websites will often give the answer as they have to declare it. Shame UK distributors can't do they same but that's the way things are! 3 great whisky's to have by the fireside on a cold winters evening. Brilliant educational and entertaining video as always!
I totally agree with the stocking up idea.
I have been buying up favorites and must say a few I was too late to repurchase...As the price of whisky goes up, this practice is even more important and as whiskies change.
I am still able to find Billy Walker era Glendronachs and am buying as many as my budget will afford.
Same goes for the Clynelish based Spice Tree...the formula was changed earlier this year.
I also saw Clynelish 14 for $45us the other day at an small grocery store...
An exciting time of year to buy whisky!
Hey Ralfy, and thanks for review as always. How about some 'COMPASS BOX' reviews? I remember one from years ago and intrigued me, so now buy double bottles to save one. Some of the best whisky there is no question. Thanks always.
Thanks Ralfy! Ardbeg Ten has long been my go to whisky. I’m never without a bottle open, and a spare just in case. :)
UA-cam are getting greedy with their ads. There were two 15 second breaks in that short clip.
Solid advice, there is a beginner's subbrand of Ardbeg that is Smokehead. That was my first peated whisky and I was comfortable with it.
Greetings Ralfy,
Seeing you pull that 1990 Signatory Un-Chillfiltered Collection Caol Ila out of its metal tube was like watching a seasoned magician pull a rabbit out of his hat. You're in for a big treat when you pop the cork on it. I bought one about 5 years ago that had indeed been languishing on a local shop's shelf since about 2007-2008. We opened it to celebrate New Year's Eve 2017 and it was absolutely delightful. As you say, "off profile" in a subtle, wonderful way. All the best and Happy Holidays to you sir. Slaìnte!
Beautiful choice. I don't have the Signatory bottling but love all these distilleries. For that cough a little nip of medicinal Laphroaig is needed.
When weave catapulted a Haggis across the bow river, its time for a wee dram recommended by Ralfy, Arran, Glen Allachie or your whiskeys of the year that i love, Cheers to you Ralfy for teaching me and still what a good whiskey is, and looking forward to your pick for 2022.
I keep hearing about your “STASH”… would be intrigued to have a glimpse into this Holy of Holies. 😎
Ralphie, me and my good friends own two barrels of whskies from Arran and Bruichladdich that is due to harvest in the coming year/years. Would be great to meet up and try them out with you. Best regards from some of your Swedish fans/friends. 😊👍 /Eric
Merry Christmas!!
I was today years old when I learned to pronounce Ledaig 🤭 Thanks Ralfy!
When the "R" is in the month, it is time for peaty malt moments, last September i bought a signatory vintage caol ila 2011, i really enjoyed the development over the last few months, such a shame it,s in the recycle bin right now. Will buy again! Maybe all 3 when the paycheck looks nice in a few weeks?
I bought the Uigeadail for myself as a Christmas present. Also recently got the Caol Ila 12. Then there's a Lagavulin 16 waiting for me which i got as a birthday present. I've already been acquinted to peat thanks to Talisker, Bowmore and Laphroaigh, now i can't wait to continue my journey and get my first taste of the single malts from these other famous distilleries!
Ardbeg 10 is what got me started and hooked with Islay and Scotch in general. Haven't tried the other two but definitely will!!
Before clicking the video I knew Ledaig was there because I bought it a few times. Certainly agree with Ardbeg 10. It's great. 10 year old whisky is where I enjoy peated whisky without losing too much of the phenolic characteristics. Well said Ralfy 🤝
Three belters,all so different and unique in their own right,well worth a swally.
Hi, Ralfy -- (Realizing I've neglected months' worth of posts, I'm digging back. Good time, of course.) Your talk about Caol Ila goes, I think, some distance to suggest why John Glaser/Compass Box typically use that liquid (Clynelish is a big fave, as well). At that, there's the whole bidness of what distillates go into that big brand, JW, where Glaser was previously blending.
In any case, that's for both the reinforcing tip about Caol Ila via indie bottlers and... the tip of the hat to Ledaig 10, which I'm always quick to recommend to people who've already extensively navigated the Islay peateds. Lovely stuff. (I assume, btw, the color is due to Tobermorey's default ex-Spanish sherry caskings. Otherwise, I'd be suprised if they added. Someone else, below, says the website is clear they don't. I'll check a bottle at work tomorrow.)
Cheers, Sir. I've several tabs of postings to go through -- just this afternoon. ;)
er uh... meant to say "...thanks for both the reinforcing tip..." etc. cheers~~
I have 3 Ledaig 10s stashed away as well, as well as 3 of their NAS Sinclair Rioja, which makes for a simple, straightforward but very tasty sweet farmy peat moment. They were available for just north of 30 euro each here, which is a bargain for that quality, especially at this moment in time.
Never tried it but I certainly will give it a go.
well done! I'm fortunate to still have a stash of the mid 2010s batch. Not even gonna mention how inexpensive they were, covered in dust and ignored at the time.
A special thank you to youtube and the mighty algorithm for the finishing touch of auto-subtext to this video “ … and I am Ralfy - in the mother!”. The singularity will surely be the end of us. But it is the *manner* which I now dread the more.
Not sure about the whole patreon plug and approach there...but you can't go wrong with any of the whiskeys in this extra peaty extras. If and when manage to open my whiskey bar here in Athens, there will be a "Ralphie from the Bothy" tribute whiskey cocktail for sure, for all the real, raw and riveting insights you have provided over the years
Ardbeg 10 & Ledaig 10 are my 2 favorites. I bought them twice this year. My 3rd peated bottle I brought twice is Bowmore 10 Dorus Mor. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be finding it a 3rd time.
Thanks for chosing Caol Ila. I buy them for sentimental reasons. Lately I had a bottling from Elixir Distillers and from The Maltman. They were phantastic. Cheers mate.
Ardbeg 10 is my fav, cheers 🥃
Well Ralfy, I'm not a whisky, Brandy etc man, I only enjoy liqueurs from time to time, but I thoroughly enjoy your videos. So keep them coming.
Good trip. Will check out the Signatory. Have the other two. Pity you don’t review NAS bottles ( but understand the reasoning) as Kilchoman do stunning bottles, among my favourite peated drams. Great review Ralfy.
I always look for a greenish tinge in whiskies that have no caramel added. Even lighter whiskies can have caramel added; but usually the greenish aspect of the colour is the first to be suppressed when colour is added.
I agree I just bought the other Ardbeg Ugidaile and it's amazing
Adelphis Caol Ila 2008 12YO was my favorite islay bottle. Great stuff! ✌️
What can be done about Bowmore? There has to be gold in those vaults that gets neutered at bottling. Can we use the power of the OSWAs to perform a community buyout? Or a hostile takeover?
It's so sad because when I drink an Bowmore OBs, I enjoy them as a glimpse of what they could be. I love the Dorus Mor/Tempest and had one Signatory few years ago. It's amazing what can be experienced from Bowmore. I would, at least accept a little e150 if they could just ring the 12 up to 43% and 15 and 18 to 46% and unchillfiltered. it would probably be my go to distillery.
@@suenteuspo9483 the potential is there. I think Beam Suntory are using too many casks that are spent. Some more first fill ex bourbon in there would be a good start then look at the presentation. It could be a Bruichladdich or Springbank as they have the malt floors to do their own thing. One day hopefully we will see it reborn.
I also picked up Ardbeg 10 and Ledaig 10 this year, both a fair price for the quality.
Greeting and thanks for your review Ralfy, I am a big fan of smoky single malt, my top favs are Talisker 18, Bunnahabhain Cruach Mhona, Ailsa Bay, Adberg Uigeadal , Laphroaig Quarter Cast, Port Charllote and of course Lagavulin 16, silly me you know all of them much much more better than me, just my list, for cheaper one I go with Aerstone 😆
Signatory caol ila changed my life and opened up the world of peated whiskies to my American eyes. I am hoping Caol Ila has a renaissance like Bruichladdie!!
Just tried the Bunna Moine. Wow. Super impressed with it. Like your selection.
Recently bought a bottle of this one as well. Looking forward to it
@@ijux00000 let me know what you think. I will do a review of it soon. Just getting to know it better.
I just got the bunna Moine too waiting till Christmas tho
@@ronanmcconnellable a patient man. Lol. Hope you like it. Let me know your thoughts on it. Cheers. Happy holidays.
Hey Ralfy. Blue spot is available again if you want to pick one up. Ordering one myself later. Fingers crossed 🤞
Ardbeg 10. Always a solid choice.
Thank you Ralfy for nice extras, I bought Ledaig 10 to my brother under Christmas tree due to your Ledaig review. I hope I get a small taste. :-)
I enjoy the journey with you you always got good advice my malt Mate.
Caol Ila is more independently produced that distillery bottling. I remember going to my bottleshop and seeing 6 or 7 IB offerings next to the one distillery bottle.
This reminds me...I have to pick up a bottle of Ardbeg 10 this winter.
In the US, the only Islay that's reasonably priced is Ardbeg 10 which goes for about $50 a bottle. Just about everything else goes for $65 and up. Lagavulin 16 is now around $90 so I've never even owned a bottle. Sorry, I'm not spending that much on a bottle of something I'm just going to drink.
Lagavulin 16 is €75 here now, used to be less. Some prices are going up probably because of high demand, hence there is now the Lagavulin 8 to fill the gap.
What a great little video, Ralfy. Also, this has just reminded me I need to purchase another Ardbeg 10! (The bottle is dangerously low) Cheers mate!
Ralfy I absolutely love your work!
I'm in the U.S. A year or so ago I started drinking Scotch Whisky's but I've never had any peated Scotch yet.... not sure if I'll like it but I want to expand my knowledge. Is Ardbeg 10 in your opinion where I should start?
. . .yes !
I recently procured an Ardbeg 5 year old, Wee Beastie. On offer with my Tesco card and being a fan of the Ardbeg 10 year old couldn’t resist the offer so why not. My sons got me another bottle as it not available at my local Tesco. It’s a tasty wee beastie.
Honestly it’s better than the 10. The 10 isn’t as powerful, nor is it as “fresh” as the 5. I literally prefer it.
@@robfut9954 And bottled at I think 47.3, non chilled filtered and a favourable price too.
@@RidseardMhicCoinnich yeah it’s a real treat for those not scared off by the age statement
As far as I know all 3 bottles are NCF & NC. Love a good indi bottling from Caol Ila! Cheers 🥃
Its by no means anything fancy or special but as a new whiskey drinker Teeling Small Batch Rum Cask is a bottle I will be putting in the stash as soon as possible! It has raised in price by about 15 dollars this year alone for some reason so I guess I better get on it!
Wrap up Ralfy. Storm Barra is nasty! I love a Laphroaig Quarter Cask too! 48 percent and beats all on price. Always on my shelf.
Loch lomond single grain peated absolutely beautiful dram can't go wrong for 22 quid
This is what I needed. Gonna buy me self a nice bottle of Ledaig!
I knew Ardbeg 10 would be there. I did the same thing because it was on sale.
How can I become your successor, Ralphy? Malty Xmas and Peaty New Year!
the Ardbeg and the Ledaig are both round 85$ cdn here in Quebec. if you can get them and I would not say that it was affordable.
Channeling your Alex Harvey smile.
legendary drams!
There is some signatory caol ila at a local store but it's only an 8yr and 100usd. Maybe an 11yr also. Tempting but a bit pricey
I saw one for $129 online. I wasn't sure of the price though. Gonna look around
love the ralfy extras, just a little short this time. Thought to relax for 20 minutes ;) Have not tried the ledaig 10 yet, am curious now. Caol ila and Ardbeg sure do, great whisky's. What kind of whisky would you drink with the book, stories from a whisky bar. Now that I have my smell and taste back after corona, I want to start your book again with a wee dram of some whiskyness
Ralfy, Ardbeg 10 was not simply close to being your whisky of the year - it actually was once!
The day you find that you are unable to find a misplaced bottle in your home is the day you have too many bottles. Cheers Ralfy
Mine would be a bit different than this. I'd opt for Ardbeg Uigeadail, Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength, and Longrow Red.
Subtitles at 8:50 : "independent bottlings far more often than you will see our bags (Ardbeg), like volumes (Lagavulin), Bulmores (Bowmore) and brocolis (Bruichladdich)
I have an unopened Ardbeg and Ledaig 10 in my stash as well as an Ardbeg Uigeadail and an An Oa (picked it up on a discount and since I've never tried this Ardbeg version).
Caol Ila may be a good part of the reason Green Label was picked as best blend by OSWA.😊 Always said it was a great whisky for the price.
You can’t go wrong with ardbeg 10. Consistent quality throughout the years and relatively affordable.
Ralfy ,a few years ago Ardbeg 10 was your Whisky of the year. Mate
. . . I forgot about that ! 😊
Hi Ralfy,
Would love to know your thoughts on the sustainability of peat.
Hope to try the Caol Ila 10 soon, thanks!
. . . it will become increasingly 'difficult' to use peat in whisky-making over the next five years.
I'm really curious what the still young island distilleries like Torabhaig and Lagg will be able to come up with over the next decade, because I've been enjoying Ledaig 10yo and 18yo so much over the past few years. It's nice to get some top shelf peat from outside of Islay.
Not a question on peated whisky but rather integrity bottlings and NAS. I have just 'discovered' the Kavalan Solist range from Taiwan. While this range doesn't display an age number, the code on the front of the label clearly states the type of cask S-sherry etc, the year, month and day the spirit was casked. On the back it states the year, month, day and even time it was bottled. It also states non chill filtered and natural colour. To me this is more of an 'integrity bottling' than a typical scotch malt with a number slapped on the front, yet Kavalan is branded a NAS. Kavalan Solist isn't cheap, about GBP130 a bottle but it is superb whisky without a doubt. Is it not time we recognised there are other ways to display an age statement which offer more information and are more intriguing than just slapping a number on the front? My respect for your knowledge, Ralfy, is huge and this is why I pose this question as I feel all the information is on the label/bottle, the complete provenance, then it cannot, should not be labelled a NAS? As it comes from a different part of the world than the Western hemisphere, why should we not acknowledge a different way of stating the age as it is all there on the label and bottle? The world of whisky is changing so should not out attitudes change with it?
. . . I agree with you, and plan to review a Kavalan malt next year.
@@thewhiskybothy Hi Ralfy, FYI I also see the Tel Aviv Milk & Honey Distillery and its Apex series also has the same approach.
great extras as always ralfy