hello malt comrades, on the topic of miniatures: just enjoyed a micro 15 yo Balvenie at 50.5 ABV,; screw top, full neck fill and absolutely exquisite; found it by sheer miracle in an off the beaten track location in the Iberian Peninsula...oh, cost me 2 euro...and there are more...will keep you posted...
I do believe Ralfy gets younger! A wee dram (imbibed sensibly of course) must be good for you. Thanks for these great reviews, on which my malty maturation has relied since number one. Slainte Ralfy, and all malt mates out there.
I haven't drunk very much whisky in my life, but I've watched hundreds of your videos. Knowing my habit for bingewatching your channel, my family got me a bottle of Springbank 12 yo at cask strength for my birthday. I want to give you a big thank you for inadvertently getting me to start my whisky journey with such a high quality single malt. Cheers!
I got on quite well! The initial nip on the palate and nose was quite sharp but still pleasant, so I added two teaspoons of water and let it sit for about 10 minutes. When I got back to it, the nose had sweetened into a very lightly smoky vanilla marzipan mixed with some slightly burnt honeycomb confectionery. The taste was initially like stewed blackberries in a vanilla black pepper syrup with a liquorice undertone, finishing into a spicy ginger and light clove with a distinctive dark chocolate aftertaste which even had the same kind of tongue coating rich mouthfeel as having melted a nice square of dark chocolate in your mouth. It's definitely very complex and will require quite a few nights spent with it to get to know it properly, but I'm certainly not complaining about that! The only minor problem I've had is getting used to that intense alcoholic mentholic burn in the nose when breathing out during a taste, but it's not too bad I think having spent a lot of time with strongly brewed gong fu Chinese teas gave me a good start for picking out complicated mixes of flavours. I definitely see a lot of parallels between puerh tea and whisky in particular.
Springbanks are quite spirit hot driven which is why it is never recommended as a beginners malt. I'd try something more approachable at the beginning like a Deanston Virgin Oak or 12 YO, Auchentoshan American oak, Glenrothes Alba Reserve and many others...
Great advice as usual Ralfy. You can pick up some real gems at auction that fly under the radar. I picked up a half bottle of Chateau d'Yquem 2002 for £85 which was completely ignored by the whisky heads. Likewise a Del Maguey Pechuga mezcal for half it's retail price because nobody was interested. Other people can chase the premium stuff, I'm not interested. It's the quirky offerings that get my interest.
Unless it's limited Bourbon or Scotch, or age statement Japanese, most whisk(e)y isn't collectible. Ex: Certain rye's like Van winkle or Thomas Handy or Sazerac 18 are collectible. But others like Boss Hog or Jame E. Pepper 15, are a tough secondary market sell. Irish whisky also isn't much of a collectors item and neither is highly awarded whisky like Kavalan. Branding is everything as is rarity, age statement, and availability.
Hi Ralfy. Do you think you'll come around to reviewing that pisco? I'm really interested in your view on that particular pisco and hearing something in general about the spirit. I'll make a bet that there are other subscribers that would be interested too.
Ralfy, was referred to you by the whisky vault. Love your reviews and your advice on whisky related topics! Got a malt mention suggestion... Mighty morphin malt Rangers!
My dad collected miniatures until he had too many to keep. I've ended up with most of them. Some I may sup, but most of the older blends look like they might be a mix of cold tea and white spirit.
Fake bottles aren't only at auctions. I bought a special single-cask offering from a reputable online shop. It was delicious, but when I went to buy more, it was sold out. Then a few months later, it showed up again, same bottle from the same cask at the same shop. I bought three bottles and thought I was such a lucky guy. But when I opened the bottles and drank them, their contents were nothing like the first bottle. Tasted like a cheap blend rather than a single-cask malt. Hmm, but because the shop was very well-known and reputable, I attributed it to my own changing tastes. A year later, the same cycle happened again. A different single cask malt was released, purchased, and apparently sold out, only to reappear a few months later. I gave it a second chance, this time buying only one bottle, but that second purchase was again vastly below the quality of the first bottle and didn't even seem to have come from the same distillery. I finally learned my lesson and won't be making a third go-round.
"from a reputable online shop" ? I'd send all your information to www.scotch-whisky.org.uk Scotch Whisky Association 1st Floor Quartermile Two 2 Lister Square Edinburgh EH3 9GL They would be very interested in your story.
Naming the shop is a tricky problem. I don't have proof that the bottles were fake or that the shop knew they were selling fake bottles, so identifying the shop could be doing them an injustice. However, I recognize that by not naming the shop, I broadly impugn all online shops. So what to do? The real lesson I wanted to share was that fake bottles might turn up not only at auctions, but also at reputable shops. And if fakes were sold by the large, well-known and reputable online shop that I dealt with, then fakes could be at any other shop, too, online or brick-and-mortar. Buyers are naturally on their guard for fakes at an auction, but may not be expecting fakes at a shop. The experience I shared has taught me to be wary in both situations. However, it's a calculated risk. I still buy bottles at auction and have had good experiences. But if I see a newly-released whisky come and go and then come back again, I'll pass. Also, some online shops sell old and rare bottles, and I now pass on those, too. I've bought some of those older bottles, and their contents have never been within the range of what one would expect. In addition, I've seen rare bottles sold at auction suddenly show up at an online store a month or two later. Is the shop bottle the same one that recently sold at auction? If so, are the bottle's contents unchanged? This seems like a bad bet to me, so I now pass on all rare bottles sold at shops.
I recently started a channel about whisky, doing reviews and talking about the story of each distillery, and for my purposes the miniatures are an amazing option to have enough material to post, since I can't yet afford to buy 5-8 bottles of whisky/gin a month... I'm keeping the miniatures in my drawer, but believe me, they won't sit there for long so I'm not worried about the cardboard ruining the taste :)
I cannot throw any bottle,box or tube.. Since watching this channel it is becoming an issue... Hopefully my new Creaky Pre Owned Shed can take up the slack!
Ralfy in previous videos you seem to have alluded to you having a soft spot for Springbank, Bunnahabhain and Old Pulteney because of their quality. Do you have any others, and if so which are they? Cheers from Sweden
Pisco from Peru is one of the finest spirits and there is a variety of Piscos in Peru because they are made from different and finest Peruvian grapes. And it is collectible for people who knows to differentiate the flavor in Pisco and the region where it was made.
I have a bottle of 10 year anniversary Kilhoman that includes wisky from the very first cask filled there ! I paid about $100 at the distillery. It has seemed to be increasing in value. I am torn between saving/ for investment, or drinking down the line for a “special” occasion? It’s so hard saving it 😂😂😂🙈
Hi Ralfy, always enjoyed your vlogs and have learned a lot from you, about Whisky and spirits. However, recently tried a Bell's...and really enjoyed it. Neat with a bit of water. As you say, taste is subjective.
@@thewhiskybothy I think I'm also trying to connect with the past by getting into blends that I remember people drinking in the late 60s and 1970s, when I was a kid. Safety (and pleasure) in nostalgia, I suppose, especially when sometimes the world seems upside down.
I am pretty new to whisky, I am a wine drinker. I love your videos, there are very informative. I am interested in whisky for the product and can't stand this idea of "collecting" it. I don't get the point. If it's for speculating, then the whisky collectors are the enemies of the whinsky lovers because they're the reason the price go up! If it's for having plenty of unopened bottles (like by many people, as far as I see) it's plainly stupid and must be assessed by a shrink (no kidding). Well, it's an industrial product, and I have zero trust in industries. Enjoy your whisky people and as you say Ralfy : don't take it too seriously, it's a luxury product and is meant to have pleasure and some fun.
Ralfy, what are your thoughts on special editions? Specifically I'm thinking of Jane Walker bottles. I know it's just JW Black, but since it's a limited release, I'm hoping it eventually increases in value. I figure I don't have anything to lose, as it's an inexpensive purchase :)
Hiya Ralfy , Last February I bought 2 numbered 500ml. bottles of Port Charlotte MNC:01 2005 60.6 % ABV The Distillery Vallinch and a 70cl. Bunnahabhain Moine Marsala Finish cask, 53% ABV 13yo, Natural col unchill filtered signed by David Brodie . SHOULD I DRINK OR SAVE ???????
Speaking of Not collectable but nevertheless interesting whisky, I found a couple of bottles of Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition bottled at 50% and Non-Chill Filtered. It may or may not be very good but how often does one run across blends that are non-chill filtered? It was cheap and I grabbed a couple of bottles. Time will tell if it is decent.
This is my new favorite channel.....and I don't even drink whiskeys for the most part. Though, I think I might give it a go and try some. No idea what even to buy though.....good lord, daunting task. Any suggestions from the group?? I live in IL so I am surrounded by Binny's.
Single Malt: Glenfiddich 12, Glenmorangie 10. Blended Scotch: Sheep Dip, Shackleton Blended (light blue label). Bourbon: Four Roses Small Batch (the single barrel is supposed to good as well), Henry McKenna 10. Also, look for whiskey tastings at stores in your area. They're a great way to sample something without buying it. Good luck!
I took floydian06's advice and looked online for those brands. I found that Glenmorangie makes a 4 bottle tasters pack. I looked online at Binny's and they had them instock for $30 which I felt was a good value. I watched a few of Ralfy's videos on Glenmorangie and then last night, I decided to swing over and pick up one of those packs. I also grabbed (2) Glencairn glasses that they had for sale as well. So, this evening I think I might be trying single malt for the first time. I am a bit apprehensive because I have no idea what to expect. I am keeping an open mind though. When I was at Binnys, I looked over the entire selection they had for the better part of 40 minutes. Saw many names that I recognize from Ralfys videos and got an idea in my head of price points. Glenmorangie Original and Glenfiddich are quite affordable to my surprise as well as many others!!
Ralfy, any thought on intentionally ageing a whisky in porcelain to get that mineral patina? I remember you did a video about ageing whisky in a tiny oak cask, and one about rescuing bad whisky (dropping a charred oak stick in the bottle, if memory serves, adding honey, and so forth.) Perhaps this might be a new avenue to explore ... even do an "extra" video about it sometime?
Bells is rammel... Why not spend a pound less and get Grouse or Grants or Whyte & Mackay's I would only use a Bells bottle if I had enough cash to save pennies in!
Pappy fakes abound! Just go on ebay and search for empty van winkle bottles. It's gotten so ridiculous that to combat the fakes, there are entire databases of bottle codes that have or are being sold on ebay.
To a point. Diageo is going to refire the operation there, as well as port ellen and I believe brora as well. While it will take a while to renovate and longer still to get a decent whisky from the place it will be available again. The quality of the newly produced spirit may not be what it used to, but buy it now and sell it soon if that's your angle.
You mentioned ceramic decanters as sometimes having a positive effect on whisky, and it reminded me of something here in Taiwan. Gaoliang (sorghum distillate) that is kept in ceramic decanters increase in price the longer they are stored because it is believed to add to the flavor and mellow out what is initially quite firey spirit. Plus the decanters tend to be quite ornate. Just thought you'd like to know.
hello malt comrades,
on the topic of miniatures: just enjoyed a micro 15 yo Balvenie at 50.5 ABV,; screw top, full neck fill and absolutely exquisite; found it by sheer miracle in an off the beaten track location in the Iberian Peninsula...oh, cost me 2 euro...and there are more...will keep you posted...
I do believe Ralfy gets younger! A wee dram (imbibed sensibly of course) must be good for you. Thanks for these great reviews, on which my malty maturation has relied since number one. Slainte Ralfy, and all malt mates out there.
I haven't drunk very much whisky in my life, but I've watched hundreds of your videos. Knowing my habit for bingewatching your channel, my family got me a bottle of Springbank 12 yo at cask strength for my birthday. I want to give you a big thank you for inadvertently getting me to start my whisky journey with such a high quality single malt. Cheers!
Wow, Springbank 12 as your first single malt? Not one I would recommend as a beginner's malt. How did you get on?
I got on quite well! The initial nip on the palate and nose was quite sharp but still pleasant, so I added two teaspoons of water and let it sit for about 10 minutes. When I got back to it, the nose had sweetened into a very lightly smoky vanilla marzipan mixed with some slightly burnt honeycomb confectionery. The taste was initially like stewed blackberries in a vanilla black pepper syrup with a liquorice undertone, finishing into a spicy ginger and light clove with a distinctive dark chocolate aftertaste which even had the same kind of tongue coating rich mouthfeel as having melted a nice square of dark chocolate in your mouth. It's definitely very complex and will require quite a few nights spent with it to get to know it properly, but I'm certainly not complaining about that! The only minor problem I've had is getting used to that intense alcoholic mentholic burn in the nose when breathing out during a taste, but it's not too bad
I think having spent a lot of time with strongly brewed gong fu Chinese teas gave me a good start for picking out complicated mixes of flavours. I definitely see a lot of parallels between puerh tea and whisky in particular.
brotomann this couldn’t have been your first malt ever: picking.up so many flavours! Even a springbank has not that many 😉
Springbanks are quite spirit hot driven which is why it is never recommended as a beginners malt. I'd try something more approachable at the beginning like a Deanston Virgin Oak or 12 YO, Auchentoshan American oak, Glenrothes Alba Reserve and many others...
dirkt He could be a chef, or anyone else who has a developed sense of smell and taste :d
Geez, looks like we have amassed a huge library of NOT collectable whisky over here at Trenny and C! Great video Ralfy!
Thank you Ralfy. The more I watch, the more I learn, and the better the malt moments.
My Whisky investment was well chosen after Ralfys advice...
But it got drinked!
Did you enjoy it?
JETJOOBOY mine too lol
drinked? good grammar
The Macallan 12 miniatures nowadays all use cork stoppers. I quite like the miniatures!
Great advice as usual Ralfy. You can pick up some real gems at auction that fly under the radar. I picked up a half bottle of Chateau d'Yquem 2002 for £85 which was completely ignored by the whisky heads. Likewise a Del Maguey Pechuga mezcal for half it's retail price because nobody was interested. Other people can chase the premium stuff, I'm not interested. It's the quirky offerings that get my interest.
Unless it's limited Bourbon or Scotch, or age statement Japanese, most whisk(e)y isn't collectible. Ex: Certain rye's like Van winkle or Thomas Handy or Sazerac 18 are collectible. But others like Boss Hog or Jame E. Pepper 15, are a tough secondary market sell. Irish whisky also isn't much of a collectors item and neither is highly awarded whisky like Kavalan. Branding is everything as is rarity, age statement, and availability.
Thank God for non-collectible stuff. This way we can still enjoy good whiskeys we can more less afford to buy!
Used to do sound for a Peruvian night and always enjoyed a sneaky Pisco Sour very delicious.
Hi Ralfy. Do you think you'll come around to reviewing that pisco? I'm really interested in your view on that particular pisco and hearing something in general about the spirit. I'll make a bet that there are other subscribers that would be interested too.
Ralfy, was referred to you by the whisky vault. Love your reviews and your advice on whisky related topics! Got a malt mention suggestion... Mighty morphin malt Rangers!
. . . now on the M-mention List, thanks !
My dad collected miniatures until he had too many to keep. I've ended up with most of them. Some I may sup, but most of the older blends look like they might be a mix of cold tea and white spirit.
Fake bottles aren't only at auctions. I bought a special single-cask offering from a reputable online shop. It was delicious, but when I went to buy more, it was sold out. Then a few months later, it showed up again, same bottle from the same cask at the same shop. I bought three bottles and thought I was such a lucky guy. But when I opened the bottles and drank them, their contents were nothing like the first bottle. Tasted like a cheap blend rather than a single-cask malt. Hmm, but because the shop was very well-known and reputable, I attributed it to my own changing tastes. A year later, the same cycle happened again. A different single cask malt was released, purchased, and apparently sold out, only to reappear a few months later. I gave it a second chance, this time buying only one bottle, but that second purchase was again vastly below the quality of the first bottle and didn't even seem to have come from the same distillery. I finally learned my lesson and won't be making a third go-round.
"from a reputable online shop" ? I'd send all your information to www.scotch-whisky.org.uk
Scotch Whisky Association
1st Floor
Quartermile Two
2 Lister Square
Edinburgh EH3 9GL
They would be very interested in your story.
You should mention the name of this "reputable" shop so others can be avoid buying fake whisky.
Naming the shop is a tricky problem. I don't have proof that the bottles were fake or that the shop knew they were selling fake bottles, so identifying the shop could be doing them an injustice. However, I recognize that by not naming the shop, I broadly impugn all online shops. So what to do? The real lesson I wanted to share was that fake bottles might turn up not only at auctions, but also at reputable shops. And if fakes were sold by the large, well-known and reputable online shop that I dealt with, then fakes could be at any other shop, too, online or brick-and-mortar. Buyers are naturally on their guard for fakes at an auction, but may not be expecting fakes at a shop. The experience I shared has taught me to be wary in both situations. However, it's a calculated risk. I still buy bottles at auction and have had good experiences. But if I see a newly-released whisky come and go and then come back again, I'll pass. Also, some online shops sell old and rare bottles, and I now pass on those, too. I've bought some of those older bottles, and their contents have never been within the range of what one would expect. In addition, I've seen rare bottles sold at auction suddenly show up at an online store a month or two later. Is the shop bottle the same one that recently sold at auction? If so, are the bottle's contents unchanged? This seems like a bad bet to me, so I now pass on all rare bottles sold at shops.
I like the min. Bottles.
I didn't collect them. But it let me try a lot of different whiskey that I would have never bought a big bottle of.
I recently started a channel about whisky, doing reviews and talking about the story of each distillery, and for my purposes the miniatures are an amazing option to have enough material to post, since I can't yet afford to buy 5-8 bottles of whisky/gin a month... I'm keeping the miniatures in my drawer, but believe me, they won't sit there for long so I'm not worried about the cardboard ruining the taste :)
I cannot throw any bottle,box or tube..
Since watching this channel it is becoming an issue... Hopefully my new Creaky Pre Owned Shed can take up the slack!
Ralfy in previous videos you seem to have alluded to you having a soft spot for Springbank, Bunnahabhain and Old Pulteney because of their quality. Do you have any others, and if so which are they?
Cheers from Sweden
. . . Benromach, Edradour and Glencadam. Good starters !
..and Clynelish!
. . . and Clynelish too !
Glengoyne?
Love those old ceramic whiskey jugs, reminds of the early days of American whiskey.
I'm new to whiskey. Those tidbits make it possible to understand the review. I'm onto the next review!
Pisco from Peru is one of the finest spirits and there is a variety of Piscos in Peru because they are made from different and finest Peruvian grapes. And it is collectible for people who knows to differentiate the flavor in Pisco and the region where it was made.
Yeah, Pisco is from Peru and not Chile :D
Whisky , Gold & Bitcoins ;)
Enjoy your extras :-)
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I have a bottle of 10 year anniversary Kilhoman that includes wisky from the very first cask filled there ! I paid about $100 at the distillery. It has seemed to be increasing in value. I am torn between saving/ for investment, or drinking down the line for a “special” occasion? It’s so hard saving it 😂😂😂🙈
Did I hear a cockerel @10:40?
. . . yes !
As far as I'm concerned, collectible is opposed to potable.
slainte mhath!
I got a South African Red Label Johnnie Walker at auction.... But after shipping, tax and fees... It wasn't worth having...
Superb! Ralfy. How about reviews of the new Wolfburn distillery, Northen, Morven, etc? Cheers Mouse, New Zealand.
Best Whisky I ever tasted was from a Miniature.. (£8.00 nearly)
Bowmore 15 year old Darkest.
Hi Ralfy, always enjoyed your vlogs and have learned a lot from you, about Whisky and spirits. However, recently tried a Bell's...and really enjoyed it. Neat with a bit of water. As you say, taste is subjective.
. . . good to find good flavour at a decent price.
@@thewhiskybothy I think I'm also trying to connect with the past by getting into blends that I remember people drinking in the late 60s and 1970s, when I was a kid. Safety (and pleasure) in nostalgia, I suppose, especially when sometimes the world seems upside down.
I am pretty new to whisky, I am a wine drinker. I love your videos, there are very informative. I am interested in whisky for the product and can't stand this idea of "collecting" it. I don't get the point. If it's for speculating, then the whisky collectors are the enemies of the whinsky lovers because they're the reason the price go up! If it's for having plenty of unopened bottles (like by many people, as far as I see) it's plainly stupid and must be assessed by a shrink (no kidding). Well, it's an industrial product, and I have zero trust in industries. Enjoy your whisky people and as you say Ralfy : don't take it too seriously, it's a luxury product and is meant to have pleasure and some fun.
. . . happy to help with the malt-moments !
more Ralfy + Clive reviews please. Perhaps you can add gold leaf to more types of whisky, and make fizzy whisky with the SodaStream?!
Ralfy, my friend, watching you fumble the start of this review, I was struck that you may have added too much water to the gold this time. LOL
Mouth-watering Mouthful. In case you want to use it for a maltmention, *Bøf Medløg* means: *Beef with Fried Onions*
Ralfy, what are your thoughts on special editions? Specifically I'm thinking of Jane Walker bottles. I know it's just JW Black, but since it's a limited release, I'm hoping it eventually increases in value. I figure I don't have anything to lose, as it's an inexpensive purchase :)
Love the review Ralfy, good advise for novice and pro collectors alike. Keep up the great work.
i am your student. Thank you for being my teacher on single malts!!!
I think mini's are poised to be taken much more seriously. I collect them. They are very hard to find across the pond.
Here is the French malt mention : "Hello Les magnifiques mutins malaxeurs de maléfiques malandrins !".
. . . now on the M-mention List, Merci !
ralfydotcom Je vous en prie.
Great review ralphy. Malt mention: Hello you malty malt decanters.
. . . now on the M-mention List, thanks !
Hiya Ralfy , Last February I bought 2 numbered 500ml. bottles of Port Charlotte MNC:01 2005 60.6 % ABV The Distillery Vallinch and a 70cl. Bunnahabhain Moine Marsala Finish cask, 53% ABV 13yo, Natural col unchill filtered signed by David Brodie .
SHOULD I DRINK OR SAVE ???????
. . . save for now, drink later if you want to, or sell if the money's needed.
Good 'ol Ralphy is very collectable!
I bet he wishes he had that Tequila statement back. Or maybe he just can’t get it
Speaking of Not collectable but nevertheless interesting whisky, I found a couple of bottles of Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition bottled at 50% and Non-Chill Filtered. It may or may not be very good but how often does one run across blends that are non-chill filtered? It was cheap and I grabbed a couple of bottles. Time will tell if it is decent.
. . . young, 'fresh' and decent (with water), good luck.
decent, yes, tastes more like an Irish blend to me. I wouldn't overpay for it.
I couldn't believe that the Auction charge the same shipping for 2/3 MINIATURES as they do for a 750 or 1,000ml Shipping..
Arses
That’s because it takes the same or longer to package.
This is my new favorite channel.....and I don't even drink whiskeys for the most part. Though, I think I might give it a go and try some. No idea what even to buy though.....good lord, daunting task. Any suggestions from the group?? I live in IL so I am surrounded by Binny's.
Single Malt: Glenfiddich 12, Glenmorangie 10. Blended Scotch: Sheep Dip, Shackleton Blended (light blue label). Bourbon: Four Roses Small Batch (the single barrel is supposed to good as well), Henry McKenna 10.
Also, look for whiskey tastings at stores in your area. They're a great way to sample something without buying it. Good luck!
Brian Streufert i started way back with aberlour 10 yo and it was a great start indeed! Very accessible, nicely priced and good value.
I took floydian06's advice and looked online for those brands. I found that Glenmorangie makes a 4 bottle tasters pack. I looked online at Binny's and they had them instock for $30 which I felt was a good value. I watched a few of Ralfy's videos on Glenmorangie and then last night, I decided to swing over and pick up one of those packs. I also grabbed (2) Glencairn glasses that they had for sale as well. So, this evening I think I might be trying single malt for the first time. I am a bit apprehensive because I have no idea what to expect. I am keeping an open mind though.
When I was at Binnys, I looked over the entire selection they had for the better part of 40 minutes. Saw many names that I recognize from Ralfys videos and got an idea in my head of price points. Glenmorangie Original and Glenfiddich are quite affordable to my surprise as well as many others!!
Brian Streufert be sure to not sticking your nose to deep in the glass and to take just tiny sips. It’s a lot of alcohol when you’re not used to it!
Great and relevant topic 👌!
Cheers Ralfy 😊🥃!
Thanks for those tips!!
ralfy you malty star !!
Hi Ralfy. Are indie bottlings considered as collectable? Cheers. Jag
. . . some are, depends on the brand and provenence !
Bell’s...my guilty pleasure. As always cheers for your insight Ralf meister
It's where we all started no doubt! Especially us in the UK.
Saltire exactly that!
Hello Malty Malaysian for the M-mention list ?
Ralfy, any thought on intentionally ageing a whisky in porcelain to get that mineral patina? I remember you did a video about ageing whisky in a tiny oak cask, and one about rescuing bad whisky (dropping a charred oak stick in the bottle, if memory serves, adding honey, and so forth.)
Perhaps this might be a new avenue to explore ... even do an "extra" video about it sometime?
. . . unlikely to be popular anytime soon. An idea for the future innovators !
Bells is rammel...
Why not spend a pound less and get Grouse or Grants or Whyte & Mackay's
I would only use a Bells bottle if I had enough cash to save pennies in!
To me is opposite, I like Bells, can't stand the Grouse, go figure, we all have different tastes.
The trick is to be ahead of the first adopters.
I'd rather have Lidls 42% Blended Malt than a Chill Filtered age statement.
Pappy fakes abound! Just go on ebay and search for empty van winkle bottles. It's gotten so ridiculous that to combat the fakes, there are entire databases of bottle codes that have or are being sold on ebay.
"indeeddy" lmao!
Bell's is by far the most filthy scotch I've ever tried bar Label 5. Undrinkable shit.
Bells with the union flag labeling. Boak. As the ladies of new town are heard to whisper.
I think Ralfy has done a few too many reviews on this day.
lol, introduced by Jack Daniels.
I LOVE good Tequila..
Who knows what could happen in the future
Level 3
Is Rosebank collectable?
. . . yes !
Sportler😁Rosebank👍
To a point. Diageo is going to refire the operation there, as well as port ellen and I believe brora as well. While it will take a while to renovate and longer still to get a decent whisky from the place it will be available again. The quality of the newly produced spirit may not be what it used to, but buy it now and sell it soon if that's your angle.
' negative theology '
You totally Slur more on the Extras...
Ah, but when the whisky goes in, the secrets come out....
👍❤️🥃
Second!
Go Habs terrible disappointment.
First??
Dumindu Karunaratne yeah
8th
!!
(didn't think you'd gotten it. thanks, Ralfy.)
Refreshing one-off vlog by the way.
First!
You mentioned ceramic decanters as sometimes having a positive effect on whisky, and it reminded me of something here in Taiwan. Gaoliang (sorghum distillate) that is kept in ceramic decanters increase in price the longer they are stored because it is believed to add to the flavor and mellow out what is initially quite firey spirit. Plus the decanters tend to be quite ornate. Just thought you'd like to know.
. . . interesting stuff !
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. . . Verified as First !
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Daniel Brown so great