Only ONE Bottle Per Scotch Whisky Region Challenge
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- Do Scotch Whisky Regions matter? Are Campbeltown Scotch all funky, and Islay only do smoky Whisky? Let make explaining Whisky Regions into a One Bottle of Whisky Challenge.
Guess the first thing is, what do you class as whisky regions? Is it just Highlands and Lowlands? Or the five regions including Campbeltown, Speyside and Islay. Do Islands make it on to your list?
Thought I could use this video as a way to do another whisky challenge, while also doing a brief run down of the whisky Scotch Regions and ponder if they are valid today?
To continue the challenge, I nominate:
First Phil Whisky @FirstPhilWhisky who produced a brilliant video explaining the different regions (SCOTCH WHISKY REGIONS EXPLAINED - A Beginners Guide)
Wade @McIntyresMalts - A brilliant channel which is well worth checking out! I filmed and edited this video to see, even though other sides of the world we have similar ideas! No pressure to jump on the challenge as he already releases a great Regional Whisky Example video.
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Do SCOTCH Whisky REGIONS Matter?? One Bottle Per Region Whisky Challenge
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00:00 How Many Scotch Regions are there?
00:48 Brief History of Scotch Regions
01:25 Do Scotch Regions Matter?
02:23 One Whisky Per Region Challange - Розваги
Do you think Islands should OFFICIALLY be classed as a region? Or does it not matter anymore?
YES YES YES ALL THE YES!
@@carlossanders8427 So yes to a region and yes it doesn't matter? I don't know how it is not offical!
@@JeffWhisky Yes to Islands as a region.
As for regions, I like the house style idea that they bring, but feel that the interesting ones are usually the ones that spin the style on its head.
For example: Indie Ardmores.... most people will fail to identify them(as Highland) on a blind taste, myself included!
Yes definitely. Plus Fife should be it's own region now.
yes to both - although it should be a separate thing, today the science of whisky has made it so any good distillery can produce a style to match any of the regions. Today I think it's better to talk of strong smokey style, a light apple style, a rich sherry style, etc vs Islay, Highlands, or Speyside... Your own list for example has picked outstanding bottles but several completely off profile for their geography. I'd suggest a Bunny 12 CS 2022 to anyone who wants a top bottle, but I could get angry looks if I suggested that was what Islay is all about. Then they go and buy a bottle of Wee Beastie and want to slap me.
I think this a hard one! I would go the following way:
Lowlands: Bladnoch 11 yo.
Highlands: Deanston 12 yo.
Islay: Kilchoman Sanaig
Campeltown: Springbank 10 yo.
Islands: Ledaig 18 yo.
Speyside: Maybe a weird one.... but can we include an indie Benrinnes?
The taste of the highlands bit cracked me up hahah
I will allow an indie Benrinnes depending what indie bottler it is? I really need to try Bladnoch and glad the Highlands bit was worth it. Made a grammar error in it which I didn't spot till publishing! Cheers.
@@JeffWhisky Don't worry! I didnt spot it!
I was thinking either a Carn Mòr Benrinnes (particularly that 2008 12yo batch!) or a SMWS.
Both are usually great quality!
@@carlossanders8427 I will allow either of them! The only Benrinnes I have got is a Floral & Fauna one which I picked up dirt cheap but not opened yet. Cheers
Up for the challenge Jeff. I went into my personal whisky rating spreadsheet and selected my highest ranked whisky from each region that I've owned. I did skip over IB's, like SMWS, Mossburn, etc and limited releases. So, for better or worse, here's my list:
Highland: Glenglassaugh Evolution
Speyside: Benromach CS
Lowland: Lochlea; The Sowing Edition
Campbeltown: Kilkerran 12
Islay: Bunnahabhain 18 (My overall top single malt)
Islands: Isle of Raasay Dun Cana
I didn't think about checking my spreadsheet to see what is my top ones. Need your brains for these videos, I didn't really plan it! Interesting picks Tom, how many of these core bottles are beaten by IBs? Cheers
@@JeffWhisky A few:
Highland: Loch Lomond AqvaVitae Bottle tied with SMWS 149.3 A Walk in the Woods
Speyside: Benriach - SMWS - 12.29 - Can't Cedar Wood For The Apple Trees
These clips never fail to make me giggle like a little girl 😂
That is why I do it. Giggle on Tim. Giggle on!
Yes Jeff! Wish I could give you TWO thumbs up for naming my Craigallechie 13 best of Speyside. Great video, and I can't wait for Phil and Wade to fill us in...weigh in on... Ugh...give us their picks.🤦
Craigellachie 13 deservices three thumbs up! Cheers, looking forward to Phil and Wade's thoughts if they get chance to jump on this! Cheers
Highland : Ardnamurchan cask strength
Speyside : Glenfarclas 15
Lowland : Daftmill (any)
Island : Talisker 10
Islay : Bunnahabhain 18
Campbeltown : Springbank 12 cask strength
Now that is a strong lineup Greig! I am yet to try any Daftmill though but have heard it is all gold! Cheers for getting involved!
Excellent picks Jeff… there are some cracking new distilleries that are making lots of superb whisky… so without specific bottles, I will say:
Highlands Ardnamurchan
Lowlands Bladnoch
Islands Ledaig
Islay Bunnahabhain and Bruichladdie
Cambeltown Springbank
Kind regards, ciao 👋 S.
Love the picks. Pretty hard to choose only one per region, especially omitting the picks from the video, but I'd go for:
Lowlands: Lochlea Sowing Edition (I have the Second Crop)
Highlands: Clynelish 14
Speyside: Tamdhu 15 (getting very expensive unfortunately)
Campbeltown: Springbank 10 (the obvious one, but for a reason)
Islands: Highland Park 12 (why cant we have 46% 😢)
Islay: Port Charlotte 10
Which bottles would you have agreed with me klizzt? Good lineup and I agree Highland Park at 46% would be another level! Cheers for getting involved
@@JeffWhisky ha, got me to rewatch the entire video there 😂
In Speyside, I'd probably have picked one of the Glenlivet 12 Special Releases (Illicit Still/Licensed Dram) as a compromise between the typical spirit characteristics of the region and my personal preferences, despite me actually liking both the Craigellachie 13 and Benromach (pick any) more.
I'd also agree with Ledaig 10/18 probably being my overall favorite island whiskies currently (though there's going to be some stiff competition from the new distilleries in this region).
And I really love the Laphroaig spirit, enough for me to even put up with the 40% 10 every once in a while (maybe add a drop of 10 CS to boost it). So I'm with you on the distillery, but haven't had the 10 Sherry Oak yet. It's waiting to be opened once I've finished off some bottles though, so looking forward to that.
Oh, and of I'm being realistic about recommending a Campbeltown whisky to someone, it'll be the Kilkerran 12 over Springbank for obvious reasons...
Great challenge ... here’s our list!
Highlands ... Ardnamurchan Paul lanois
Speyside ... Craigellachie 17yo
Islay ... Bunnahabhain canasta warehouse 9 bottling
Islands ... Ledaig 18yo
Lowlands ... lochlea cask strength
Campbeltown ... Kilkerran 12yo
Well, I think all that can be said is yes. Yes I will take your list. Only one not tried is the Bunnahabhain which must be exceptional!
I think islands should get there own separate category especially with so many new distilleries opening up, easier to separate them all.
Heres my list:
Highlands - Tomatin 18
Speyside - Tamdhu 12
Lowlands - Clydeside stobcross
Campbeltown- Kilkerran 16
Islands - Ledaig 18 (give Lagg a few more years and they will overtake Ledaig)
Islay - Kilchoman Sanaig
Not that I already have enough to think about these days....now this! I will need more time to contemplate the idea. I'll get back to you. Cheers and great choices!
Would love to see your take on it buddy, it is a real thinker! Cheers
What can i say? Im shocked! 😅 very good and interesting topic. We are lovers of whisky not regions but....🤷♂️. Who of us doesnt like breake the rules? Diversity its that what makes our whisky journey fantastic. Nice to have favourite one from every region and compare it to other whisky enthusiasts. Cheers and to the next one 👍😁🥂🙋🏻♂️
That is a great way to put it. "We are lovers of Whisky not regions". Cheers for the support peatbull, all the best!
Great to have seen Phil jump on this too!
Yeah, some great pics.
did a similar series earlier this year, I can relate to all your picks. FTR: my picks were Tamdhu 10 for Speyside, Port Charlotte Islay Barley for Islay, Daftmill for the Lowlands, Springbank 10 for Campbeltown, and Ardmore for the Highlands. Because, you know, i'm an expert too 😛😎
Ooh, I must have missed this Menno, will go back and find them. All the pics sound solid but I don't know if I will call you a expert... expert asshatter though! Cheers Menno, happy holidays!
@@JeffWhisky and to you. May 2024 allow you good health, much sleep , great whisky and loud shirts! And now you're out of the Dramface closet, surely you're an expert too 😉🥃
Brilliant idea, Jeff ! I've been thinking about that & of other sensitive topics like that, but that said, it might be too long to answer here but I have to think of it & give my take about it at some point. As you said, with all the styles produced today in Scotland itself, many releases are going against the grain (lol, I had to do it) & defy the latest official regions statements. Cheers ! 🥃
Cheers Greg! It is one that really requires a full debate and plenty of thought to it, I know this video doesn't even scratch the surface. Very much enjoyed the grain pub!
Jeff challenged me to do so. And this is my list!
Islands: Arran, Sherry Reserve or whatever the actual name of it is!
Islay: I’m not a fan of Islay so I’ll say the one I didn’t hate the most was the Caol Ila 12.
Campbeltown: Haven’t had many Campbeltown but tried a Kilkerran so by decoy it is on my list. No idea what age it was though.
Highlands: Glencadam ! Anything Glencadam as I tried them a lot throughout the entire year at whisky festivals.
Lowlands: Lochlea! Even though I do also like Glenkinchie too. I loved the Lochlea Sowing Crop second edition and the Glenkinchie Distillers Edition.
Speyside: Tamdhu and Cardhu! Both amazing Speysiders
Highlands. Tomatin or Ben Nevis
Speyside. Glenlivet NB Arran is very much a traditional Speyside 'style'
Islay. Ardbeg
Lowlands. Bladnoch
Campbeltown. Springbank
Islands. Highland Park
Some great picks there, in truth I completely overlooked Ben Nevis, in my head it belongs more with the Campbeltown crowd then the highlands. Cheers
Agree with Kilkerran 12 for Campbeltown and Craigellachie 13 for Speyside. I would go for Ledaig 10 for Islands, but I haven't tried the 18. Highlands would be Ardnamurchan Cask Strength 02.22. Lowlands is Kingsbarns Dream to Dram, and Islay is Kilchoman Sanaig. And, yes, if we are going to keep referring to Scottish regions then Islands should be a region. Personally, I don't care which region the whisky is from, as long as it's good, well-presented, and affordable.🙂
Great video! Here are my picks: Highlands: Glencadam 21y/ Lowlands: Bladnoch Talia/ Campbeltown: Springbank 15Y/ Islay: Port Charlotte PAC:01/ Islands: Torabhaig Allt Gleann/ Speyside: The Balvenie Peat Week 14Y
Torabhaig Allt Gleann - now that is a great pick and love the Week of Peat bottles. Bladnoch is on the list to try next year as I haven't yet Is Talia your favourite? Cheers
@@JeffWhisky Talia is my favourite Bladnoch so far. But the Bladnoch 10 (bourbon expression) is also yummie
@@whiskypapanotango2908 Brilliant! I will be keeping my eyes peeled for both of them! Cheers
Hi buddy Jeff Whisky . Nice pick of you and this is my:
Highland: Arrnamurchen AD or CS
Speyside: Craigellachie 13 (Bagger whisky)
Lowland: Kingsbarnes
Campbeltown: Kilkerran 16 or 8 CS (Krraken stuff)
Islay: Lagavulin 16 (My pick for this time )or Laphroaig 10 CS (My top Whisky of The Year)
Islands: Ledaig 10 or Arran QC
But all the time is more whisky to taste . Have a good time and cheers or Na zdrowie from Poland
Now that is a real super strong list, all great picks on there. Na zdrowie to you!
@@JeffWhisky
Ooh, I like this one but with my limited knowledge and experience it may be quite difficult.
Highlands - Balblair 15
Speyside - GlenAllachie 15
Lowlands - not had many but I'll go for a supermarket staple of Auchentoshan Three wood
Islands - A bit pricey but Talisker 18
Campletown - Kilkerran 16, my WOTY
Islay - Probably misplaced this one but Bunna 12 CS. I am hoping santa brings me Laphroaig 10 Sherry for Christmas though and that may change my list.
Have a great Christmas Jeff
For someone who states "limited knowledge" you have picked some absolute bangers! I am a very big fan of your Whisky of the Year, lovely stuff
Great video Jeff. I think everybody more or less treats the islands as a 6th region so I say yes it should. Interesting pick for the lowlands. Glasgow distillery has been on the radar for a bit without me ever buying a bottle so I think I might take a punt on that peated cs. My picks would be
Highlands - Ardnamurchan CS
Lowlands - Lochlea CS
Speyside - Craigellechie 13
Islands - Ledaig Rioja Cask
Islay - PC10
Cambeltown - Kilkerran 16
Really well put together video Jeff! Island Independence!!!
Thank you Mitch, this is one of the videos I am most proud of! For me the Islands will always be a unique region. Cheers!
Great and distinctive Mr. Slapper runthrough.
Enjoyable and informative... and of course not agreeiing with your picks, though your Speyside and Campbeltown choices are great whiskies.
Slàinte mhath
Cheers Peathead. Always grateful for your support and comments!
Great choices, I’d go for the quarter cask over the 10 sherry but I’m officially going to buy the craigellachie 13 for Xmas, I’ve seen you talk glowingly about it a few times now, I’ve been convinced cheers 🔥
Ooh, that is interesting, I have been sat with the quarter cask and I am yet to really connect with it. I am 99.94 percent sure you will enjoy that Craigellachie 13 it really is the people's favourite! Cheers buddy!
I am all for Scotch just becoming Scotch and we categorise Whisky by style like TWE do:
Elegant and Floral
Fresh Fruit and Vanilla
Dried Fruit and Nut
Malt and Honey
Rich Fruit and Spice
Peat and Fruit
Maritime and Smokey
Rich and Peaty
Covers it all!
Really loved the TWE at the beginning of my journey for dividing it with flavours, super great for finding new bottles!
Love this theme, as this is how I began my whisky journey. Even now, I try to keep one of every region on the shelf. My 6 would be: Deanston 12 (Highlands); Craigellachie 13 (Speyside); Bladnoch 11 (Lowlands); Ledaig 10/18 (Islands); Glen Scotia 15 (Campbeltown); Kilchoman Machir Bay (Islay).
Waiting for First Phil Whisky to take the challenge! Nice list Jeff!
I know Phil is a very busy chap and has done a similar video in the past. If he manages to one day, that's great but there is no pressure with these challenges! Cheers
@@JeffWhisky @ColinSair He's done it now!!
A problem I have with compiling a list like this is that I have bottles going back to when regions were more of a thing, but are now very difficult and/or expensive to get, so saying that my quintessential Lowland is Littlemill doesn't help most people...
Do you find the older bottles certainly go more and more down the traditional flavour notes route? Or was there more outliers and wild releases?
@@JeffWhisky There have always been outliers, but I find it is more common nowadays for distilleries to try to make multiple different styles (e.g. both peated and unpeated or every cask type imaginable).
Great video! Love the concept and you made some solid choices! Agree on what I've been able to try here in CO, USA.
Thanks, proud of the picks but could have certainly picked some others when I was editing! Cheers!
Kilkerran 12 gets my vote.
Kilkerran 12 is a bottle that will always be deserving of a vote. Cheers!
My favourite speyside is probably from Benromach & my favourite islays are from Bruichladdich so I'm probably just a contrarian 🤔
You are breaking all the rules! The purists are shaking in their boots. Do you feel that Regions are no longer valid as some of your favourites are contrary? Cheers!
@JeffWhisky I think it's a great way to get to grips with the basics and even more fun trying the outliers as you find them 😊
@@tomgstew Great way to look at it. A brilliant beginning starting point especially when you discover a bottle you love and looking to reach out further. I do imagine someone expecting a soft orchard fruity drop when pouring a Craigellachie 13. Cheers.
Great video.
Thank you buddy! Means a lot
Sorry, but you'll have to come get us over here in America. Just can't recommend a 12 yr Killkerran when it's a US$100 bottle. At least it's not a Springbank 10 at US$120 which is what we see here. Instead I can get a Glen Scotia 15 at US$72 that makes me a very happy kitty.
Wow, I would take Kilkerran 12 well over the extra $20 for Springbank 10. In my view it is worth the extra $28 dollars on the GS 15 but would leave a bit of a sour taste at that cost. Does Kilkerran last longer on shelves in America now?
Does it sit? What would you do if a 10 yr entry level bottle was £100?? Springbank sits for sure, Killkerran isn't around as much but still sits to some extent. Personal choice, but I'll take two GS 15's to that one Springbank 10 any day. No, not the same but I'll be enjoying a favorite far past when a single bottle is gone.
More geese, please.
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