Hi Ralfy. I know this is a really old video but I thought it was worth mentioning that I believe the map is an exceedingly smart idea to have as a backdrop. As crude as it may have been, having you point out locations simply adds to the context of what you are discussing. Defining the whisky regions and pointing out locations of major cities in Scotland is very useful to those that are on the other side of the planet and may not be as familiar with Scotland as many of your viewers may be. Thanks again Ralfy.
I was first introduced to Glenkinchie at a Johnnie Walker tasting even and it was described as a good "breakfast scotch." That has always stuck with me.
It's good that you're doing the "classic malts" from diageo as they are indeed easily available in Canada and helps clear a patch in the whirlwind of options in the whisky world for the noobs...the "classic malts" certainly helped me get started especially when they released little 200ml bottles... for $70 I could try three whiskies rather than just one.
Shared a bottle of this whisky with my Grandad on his 75th Birthday. I chose it due to the fact we live less than 5 miles from the Distillery. It was a fantastic whisky, but then again I may be a bit biased!
love you ralfy ... but did you once say....? "dont get drunk!!!, but you don't have to be sober either " i understand the difference between the two... your the man!!!! thank you for for educational and very entertaining reviews!!!!!
I'm looking forward to your review of the Auchentoshan Valinch, I enjoyed it so much I would love to see auchentoshan make unchillfiltered natural colouring versions of all their whiskies ...
Hi Ralfy, great stuff, but when mentioning closed distilleries in lowland, why just Rosebank & St. Magdalene. Any funny small facts, thoughts and comments about Kinclaith, Ladyburn, Glen Flagler, Inverleven, and Littlemill would also be much appreciated :-)
I was never impressed with this malt, but your review has motivated me to give it another chance. Very informative! Very curious to see what you choose as your "island whisky" since I have trouble finding a shared characteristic, except brininess perhaps? Jura, Talisker, Scapa, Arran; very different expressions indeed. Since you mention distilleries under construction, maybe you could mention Barra? They seem to go for a profile akin to Kilchoman in terms of production and a green profile.
Cadenheads bottles are usually pretty consistent. Believe me there is often a good reason the distilleries give those casks to the independents. I presently have my eye on a 20 year old Chieftan's Rosebank.
Ralfy, in your Lagavulin review you recommended the use of wine preserver to keep whisky fresh. I believe you used some on the Lagavulin and said you'd report in a later video how it worked. What did you find out?
Probably one of my favourite regions, but not because of the current crop on the market, but rather for Rosebank and Bladnoch (old Bladnoch, time will tell on the new owner).
I'm not Ralfy but I was wondering where you got a sip? Banff isn't on many radars right now since Port Ellen and Brora are getting more attention. Thus the Banff bottles don't come out very often.
One of the Lowlanders I've tried is Auchentoshan Triple Wood which is a very rich woody (durr) whisky, and it goes GREAT with a cigar. Ralfy, how about doing a series on good cigar + whisky pairings? (Once you get round to it)
If I had to vote Ralfy's Favorites right now they would be: Campbeltown - Springbank Highland - Old Pulteney, Brora Island - Highland Park Islay - Bunna, Caol Ila Lowland - Bladnoch Speyside - Ardmore; Glenfarclas All of them my favorites now, after fine moments spent watching passionate reviews.
I have a good feeling Tamdhu will improve more under it's new owners (much like Glendronach). Ian MacLeod just announced they were firing up the stills this year.
Speaking of Flaura and Fauna, do you think you will do a review of the F&F Mortlach? I've really been enjoying it lately and would be interested to hear a more experienced drinkers opinion.
I just picked up some bottles I got Glenkinchie 12, Old Pulteney 12, Dalmore 12, Ardbeg Uigeadail & Edradour 10 also picked up a couple of blends Hibiki 12 & Monkey Shoulder I can't wait for them all to come!
Hi Ralfy, Have you ever tried Imperial whisky? i have 2 signatory bottlings of Imperial, a 25 year old cask strength and a 15 year old bottled at 46% and both quite good! cheers
I'm surprised there's no mention of the faint, yet unmistakable, peat smoke note. So faint that maybe it even came from a peated cask. Tasting this just now it immediately reminded me of Cutty Sark Prohibition. A bit like good Irish whiskey with a whiff of smoke. I had to taste them side by side. Glenkinchie is better but the similarity is there.
@ralfystuff hey ralfy! i watched almost every episode of ralfy whiskey review! I must say, you are doing it very good! and i need your advise me and my friends going to have a whisky evening. and we got 2 choices GLENLIVET or GLENKINCHIE. according to your the points GLENKINCHIE wins. but i gotta ask which 1 would be better to drink in the evening? and why? thanks!
hi ralfy, thanks for another great review! I need some advice please; I have a business deal about to be settled and i want to give a few of my business associates a nice whisky as a gift. i know money doesn't always reflect the quality of whisky but i want to spend between 60-80 pound . could you recommend me a good whisky - blended or single malt for my case?. thank you! - from Australia
You wouldn't want to do that to a single malt. Low temperature will mask much of that malty goodness! Interesting concept though, like frozen tonic cubes for yer GT :)
Hello Ralfy, just got a bottle of Glenkinchie 12 for £23.99 at Morrison's, couldn't believe my eyes. This is a good price isn't it? I assume so because I noticed at Tesco it was £33. Maybe a mistake who knows?
Cork on mine was just starting to mold, think I might have imparted some moldyness on the taste. finish is kinda acidic spicy/moldy oh well. Not bad tho.
I've never understood the stereotype of lowland whisky as light, sweet, easygoing stuff. Particularly once they gets some age (under 12 they can be ugly ducklings), I find lowlanders to be some of the most complex, cerebral whiskies around. Too bad they often don't get the care they deserve, with the exception of Bladnoch - and Bladnoch is *very* easily in my top five distilleries. Glenkinchie, though... eh. I'd give the OB here an 82/100, and spend my money on an independent Auchentoshan...
I'll never understand the whisky business then. According to speculation, Rosebank was closed because Glenkinchie could 1. Produce more whisky and 2. The distillery is much prettier and thus better for attracting tourists. Neither of those points account for the quality of the whisky which should have been the deciding factor.
I thought you'd review either Auchie for being the most 'stereotypical Lowland' or Bladnoch for being a smaller independent venture, which I know you like (like me). Definitely not Glenkinchie since that would also almost make it seem as you were sponsored or something like that. Are we done with Diageos Classic Malts now?
Ralfy, shame on you - Glencadam - a "speyside malt" - really?!!!! It's in Brechin - you need to brush up on your Scottish geography! More seriously, try their port wood - it really is rather splendid - very similar to the Tomintoul port wood.
Hi Ralfy. I know this is a really old video but I thought it was worth mentioning that I believe the map is an exceedingly smart idea to have as a backdrop. As crude as it may have been, having you point out locations simply adds to the context of what you are discussing. Defining the whisky regions and pointing out locations of major cities in Scotland is very useful to those that are on the other side of the planet and may not be as familiar with Scotland as many of your viewers may be. Thanks again Ralfy.
I was first introduced to Glenkinchie at a Johnnie Walker tasting even and it was described as a good "breakfast scotch." That has always stuck with me.
It's good that you're doing the "classic malts" from diageo as they are indeed easily available in Canada and helps clear a patch in the whirlwind of options in the whisky world for the noobs...the "classic malts" certainly helped me get started especially when they released little 200ml bottles... for $70 I could try three whiskies rather than just one.
Super informative and entertaining, as always, Ralfy! Keep up the good work!
Shared a bottle of this whisky with my Grandad on his 75th Birthday. I chose it due to the fact we live less than 5 miles from the Distillery. It was a fantastic whisky, but then again I may be a bit biased!
love you ralfy ... but did you once say....? "dont get drunk!!!, but you don't have to be sober either " i understand the difference between the two... your the man!!!! thank you for for educational and very entertaining reviews!!!!!
Thanks Jazga. I checked out the 3 part series with Anthony Wills of Kilchoman. Very interesting to see what goes into setting up a new distillery.
excellent choices for very drinkable single malts from the different regions thus far, kudos to ya Ralfy!
Great seeing ma bonny Dundee get a malt mention, cheers Ralfy!! :D
I'm looking forward to your review of the Auchentoshan Valinch, I enjoyed it so much I would love to see auchentoshan make unchillfiltered natural colouring versions of all their whiskies ...
Hi Ralfy, great stuff, but when mentioning closed distilleries in lowland, why just Rosebank & St. Magdalene. Any funny small facts, thoughts and comments about Kinclaith, Ladyburn, Glen Flagler, Inverleven, and Littlemill would also be much appreciated :-)
Awsome series. I can't wait for the Islay review. I bet you'll finally review the classic laphroaig 10!
I was never impressed with this malt, but your review has motivated me to give it another chance. Very informative! Very curious to see what you choose as your "island whisky" since I have trouble finding a shared characteristic, except brininess perhaps? Jura, Talisker, Scapa, Arran; very different expressions indeed. Since you mention distilleries under construction, maybe you could mention Barra? They seem to go for a profile akin to Kilchoman in terms of production and a green profile.
Cadenheads bottles are usually pretty consistent. Believe me there is often a good reason the distilleries give those casks to the independents. I presently have my eye on a 20 year old Chieftan's Rosebank.
It has been a couple of years since I have had this whisky. From what I can remember it was pretty decent. Definitely lots of floral notes.
The islands? Ohoho! I hope there's an Isle of Jura review in there! ... Or have I just given it away?
Ralfy, in your Lagavulin review you recommended the use of wine preserver to keep whisky fresh. I believe you used some on the Lagavulin and said you'd report in a later video how it worked. What did you find out?
Probably one of my favourite regions, but not because of the current crop on the market, but rather for Rosebank and Bladnoch (old Bladnoch, time will tell on the new owner).
You are a very patient man indeed. Cheers.
Hello, Ralfy, thank You very much for answer.
I'm not Ralfy but I was wondering where you got a sip? Banff isn't on many radars right now since Port Ellen and Brora are getting more attention. Thus the Banff bottles don't come out very often.
Which explains why I never see them on US bottles. I'm guessing that is for the VAT I see mentioned on the Whisky Exchange.
One of the Lowlanders I've tried is Auchentoshan Triple Wood which is a very rich woody (durr) whisky, and it goes GREAT with a cigar.
Ralfy, how about doing a series on good cigar + whisky pairings? (Once you get round to it)
If I had to vote Ralfy's Favorites right now they would be:
Campbeltown - Springbank
Highland - Old Pulteney, Brora
Island - Highland Park
Islay - Bunna, Caol Ila
Lowland - Bladnoch
Speyside - Ardmore; Glenfarclas
All of them my favorites now, after fine moments spent watching passionate reviews.
Rosebank may be my favorite of the Lowlands and it is such a shame the distillery will never reopen.
Ralphy, I really liked this one Glenkinchie! Any others readily available that are similar?
Hi Ralfy, thanks for the review. Can you tell what does the little round purple sticker on the back label of the bottle mean?
An Irn-Bru note?? I'm placing an order for a bottle asap.
I have a good feeling Tamdhu will improve more under it's new owners (much like Glendronach). Ian MacLeod just announced they were firing up the stills this year.
Speaking of Flaura and Fauna, do you think you will do a review of the F&F Mortlach? I've really been enjoying it lately and would be interested to hear a more experienced drinkers opinion.
Have you tried Arran "Golden Eagle" and if so, can you say if you will be reviewing it please? ;)
I have a limited time to get my hands on a 'valinch'. Can you give me a quick tasting note on it??
i was contemplating lagavulin too. thanks alot ralfy!
I wonder if Glenkinchie was ever triple distilled? It certainly seems like triple distillation was a characteristic of the Lowlands distilleries.
the investors are aware of this, and the whisky is sold at a price to compensate for the expected yearly rate of return
Another great video.
Daft question, I know, but are there peacocks in the background?
Loving the regional reviews.
I just picked up some bottles I got Glenkinchie 12, Old Pulteney 12, Dalmore 12,
Ardbeg Uigeadail & Edradour 10 also picked up a couple of blends Hibiki 12 & Monkey Shoulder I can't wait for them all to come!
I fuckin love the dalmore
how do you explain the 'detergent note' in the finish of classic malts where does that come from?
. . . from the casks and the E150a caramel.
from the nose/taste notes it sounds like this whisky has a similar style as irish (in terms of taste) ... is this common with lowland whisky?
Hi Ralfy, I've been a fan for a while, Have you ever considered reviewing Absinthe, and would you?
Hi Ralfy,
Have you ever tried Imperial whisky?
i have 2 signatory bottlings of Imperial,
a 25 year old cask strength and a 15 year old bottled at 46%
and both quite good!
cheers
You'll often see them making vodka or gin, because those are spirits you can sell right away.
How does a new distillery make a living if they won't be selling any whisky for some 10 years or so?
As always, thank you ralfy! Great review! What do you think of the Glenkinchie 20yo?
Ralphy what's your favorit whiskey
would be so very useful to the broader audience if you could put your recomendations into the description of your videos. just an opinion ;)
I'm surprised there's no mention of the faint, yet unmistakable, peat smoke note. So faint that maybe it even came from a peated cask. Tasting this just now it immediately reminded me of Cutty Sark Prohibition. A bit like good Irish whiskey with a whiff of smoke. I had to taste them side by side. Glenkinchie is better but the similarity is there.
What ever happened to Bankrowburn??
Ralfy, isn't the new Ailsa Bay distillery another Lowlander?
@ralfystuff hey ralfy! i watched almost every episode of ralfy whiskey review! I must say, you are doing it very good! and i need your advise me and my friends going to have a whisky evening. and we got 2 choices GLENLIVET or GLENKINCHIE. according to your the points GLENKINCHIE wins. but i gotta ask which 1 would be better to drink in the evening? and why? thanks!
Ralfy, in all your vlogs I have never even heard you mention in passing the SMWS. is there a reason for this? I'm not a member by the way.
Ralfy,
Dalwhinnie 15 or this one? Thx
hi ralfy, thanks for another great review!
I need some advice please; I have a business deal about to be settled and i want to give a few of my business associates a nice whisky as a gift. i know money doesn't always reflect the quality of whisky but i want to spend between 60-80 pound . could you recommend me a good whisky - blended or single malt for my case?.
thank you!
- from Australia
You wouldn't want to do that to a single malt. Low temperature will mask much of that malty goodness! Interesting concept though, like frozen tonic cubes for yer GT :)
Hello Ralfy, just got a bottle of Glenkinchie 12 for £23.99 at Morrison's, couldn't believe my eyes. This is a good price isn't it? I assume so because I noticed at Tesco it was £33. Maybe a mistake who knows?
a fantastic price !
Thanks!! I'll get one tomorrow.
Cork on mine was just starting to mold, think I might have imparted some moldyness on the taste. finish is kinda acidic spicy/moldy oh well. Not bad tho.
They live off the profit made by the selling of their inaugural bottling, which collectors spend crazy money on.
I've never understood the stereotype of lowland whisky as light, sweet, easygoing stuff. Particularly once they gets some age (under 12 they can be ugly ducklings), I find lowlanders to be some of the most complex, cerebral whiskies around. Too bad they often don't get the care they deserve, with the exception of Bladnoch - and Bladnoch is *very* easily in my top five distilleries. Glenkinchie, though... eh. I'd give the OB here an 82/100, and spend my money on an independent Auchentoshan...
He's one for suspense isn't he! x)
I'll never understand the whisky business then. According to speculation, Rosebank was closed because Glenkinchie could 1. Produce more whisky and 2. The distillery is much prettier and thus better for attracting tourists. Neither of those points account for the quality of the whisky which should have been the deciding factor.
yay, another video
I bet after all these years of moderate whiskey drinking, it takes a lot for Ralfy to get pissed. :P
I thought you'd review either Auchie for being the most 'stereotypical Lowland' or Bladnoch for being a smaller independent venture, which I know you like (like me). Definitely not Glenkinchie since that would also almost make it seem as you were sponsored or something like that. Are we done with Diageos Classic Malts now?
yes but choose one of them please :D
Oh, the "C" word. Maybe I should have a drink or two, first, before I click on these lessons. I wouldn't miss them for a second.
Recommend looking up (here on UA-cam) SingleMaltTv:s lengthy interview of Kilchoman distiller Anthony Wills. Short answer... They don't :D
6:30 - tasting
investments....
Calm down? wow
Aw bugger. Lol
I don't like Glenkinchie 12yo. It is way too bitter, tastes a bit like wrongly made. I wouldn't give more than 70 points ...
if you happen to be a drunk
israeli...WHAT?
Ralfy, shame on you - Glencadam - a "speyside malt" - really?!!!! It's in Brechin - you need to brush up on your Scottish geography! More seriously, try their port wood - it really is rather splendid - very similar to the Tomintoul port wood.
An Irn-Bru note?? I'm placing an order for a bottle asap.