I've a bottle of the Speyburn 18 coming in the post, without having tried the younger bottlings. Reviews are thin on the ground, but from what I can gather it's a spirit that does well with the extra age. Fingers crossed!
$50! That's close to a theft under $5000 charge! What a deal, $3.33 a year. Outstanding. Awesome review as always John. Ive been very curious about this Speyburn 15 because of Roy's parises for it. The price here is a bit steeper at $115-160 CAD. Cheers 🥃
I watched Roy's review and decided to try it, but before I got around to picking up a bottle, the shop put it on sale for $40 a bottle. I picked up 3. I am happy.
I can't remember if we have this one or the 12. I haven't been amazed by a Speyburn yet but I imagine that bottle is out there and just hasn't made into our lives as of yet. Cheers to ya.
Thanks for the review. That sounds like a great price. I live in Australia, where we pay higher duty. I paid AU$124 (US$83). That’s actually still a good price for our price levels. I have 2 bottles on the way, plus a friend is bringing back the 18yo from the UK.
Bought this for $60 middle of February. I only had a single dip into the bottle before my dry month, but I suspect I'm going to enjoy it quite a bit. I'm hoping, in fact, that this could be my best value 15yr age stated scotch this year. I'm also definitely gravitating towards bourbon barrel dominant caskings.
Great review…Just picked this up along with the 18 yr. here in Canada for a lot more money of course. Both bottle codes are 2019 so I am curious how they will compare to one another
Thanks for this perspective on a good value scotch! Not many choices at this price level and especially not for 15yr ! Maybe I need to circle back to this one... Cheers John!
What a steal for $50. I would have bought 3 and be set. In my area these are $78 before tax and are almost gone now. One more left in a local store. Speyburn presents itself real well. I agree. Thanks for detailed and honest review.
@@justwhisky In my area a lot of the 15 year speyburns are gone now. Whiskytube has helped with that methinks. That and crazy Scotch pricing for anything above the age of 12. I see the Speyburn 10 and Arranta as well. I wish they would carry the 18 year. By you is the Speyburn 18 year on the shelves?
I'm looking for this, it's a perfect one to tell a nosy clerk asking "can I help you find something?" Most shops have the 10 year old and that's a non starter at 43,%. Even at $35, I don't have the space for it. Otherwise I snidely ask them for something interesting and the response is usually laughable. I may be looking for Longrow Red but I'm kind of embarrassed to actually say those word out loud and besides I can spot that white label from a mile away. But this 15 year old seems like good jam. I was sipping on Ancnoc last night and I remembered how much I love the bourbon and the sherry vattings. C'mon man! What could be wrong with having a little bit of both worlds in your glass? It's hard to 90 pt bourbon matured bottles with so much sherry on the shelves. Even though it's the logical thing to aspire to but this is not a logical journey.
The Speyburn 10 is 40% in my area. I’ve tried it at a bar couple times…as it was the only scotch 🥹. One dimensional and watery as expected but pleasant non the less but I wouldn’t buy a bottle even on discount…as you say not enough room. Agree it’s challenging to find 100% ex bourbon but 80-90% seems predominate. I’m trying to understand the distillate without too much lipstick. Bruichladdich has been pulling me in that direction saying this is barley! Cheers 🥃
@@justwhisky what do you think of this??? I found a bottle of CS Westward for $99. So not cheap and aged in newly charred American Oak. Doesn't say new oak or decharr/recharr. I've had bottles American single malt in New oak that tastes like bourbon. Anxious to try a good Westward but would prefer a refill bourbon barrel with an age statement.
@@jackthepickledhound I’m not a bourbon guy but I’ve heard they’ve done their homework studying Scotland’s philosophy. I’ve heard great things but have never tried it.
@@justwhisky My journey to Single malt was pretty broad with domestic rye and corn whiskey aling the way. 90 % of the bottles that I can't drink neat are American while the losers from Scotland improve in the bottle. I think it's natural for Americans to rebel from tradition, experiment and fuck things up until we get it good enough for the marketplace.
I’ve been on the hunt for this. Finally had a buddy in CT pick one up for me, though it was closer to $70, alas. Don’t have it in hand yet, so I’m improvising with the 18 as I watch this. I’ve been a bit underwhelmed with the 18, but it is growing on me. Definitely that woody note on the finish. I’m actually a fan of the cheap 10 when I’m in the mood for a light dram or a “starter.” As Ralfy said years ago, “What Glenlivit should be.”
@@mikebennett3741 thanks for that info. Sounds like I can pass. I might pick up the Companion but thinking it’s probably in the same lane as the other. $44 near me
I've a bottle of the Speyburn 18 coming in the post, without having tried the younger bottlings. Reviews are thin on the ground, but from what I can gather it's a spirit that does well with the extra age. Fingers crossed!
I’ve heard good things.
Enjoy!
Definitely on my bucket list. Nice review
Cheers 🥃
excellent review, thx Sir and enjoy it
Cheers 🥃
I'm liking my bottle. I get a good amount of citrus, pepper, and light cherry vanilla notes. It's good not great. Nice review.
Thanks. A solid value for money.
Cheers 🥃
$50! That's close to a theft under $5000 charge! What a deal, $3.33 a year. Outstanding. Awesome review as always John. Ive been very curious about this Speyburn 15 because of Roy's parises for it. The price here is a bit steeper at $115-160 CAD. Cheers 🥃
Thanks. If you appreciate sherry influence I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
Cheers 🥃
I watched Roy's review and decided to try it, but before I got around to picking up a bottle, the shop put it on sale for $40 a bottle. I picked up 3. I am happy.
Great score! Wow! It’s like they’re giving it away.
Cheers 🥃
I can't remember if we have this one or the 12. I haven't been amazed by a Speyburn yet but I imagine that bottle is out there and just hasn't made into our lives as of yet. Cheers to ya.
Thanks for tuning in!
Fair play.
Cheers 🥃
Thanks for the review. That sounds like a great price. I live in Australia, where we pay higher duty. I paid AU$124 (US$83). That’s actually still a good price for our price levels. I have 2 bottles on the way, plus a friend is bringing back the 18yo from the UK.
Haven’t had the 18… heard it’s a good one!
Cheers 🥃
Bought this for $60 middle of February. I only had a single dip into the bottle before my dry month, but I suspect I'm going to enjoy it quite a bit. I'm hoping, in fact, that this could be my best value 15yr age stated scotch this year.
I'm also definitely gravitating towards bourbon barrel dominant caskings.
For the money you can’t go wrong.
Lately been doing a deeper dive into Bruichladdich.
Cheers 🥃
Great review…Just picked this up along with the 18 yr. here in Canada for a lot more money of course. Both bottle codes are 2019 so I am curious how they will compare to one another
Please share your comparison.
Haven’t seen the 18 .
Cheers 🥃
Thanks for this perspective on a good value scotch! Not many choices at this price level and especially not for 15yr ! Maybe I need to circle back to this one...
Cheers John!
Good value for money
This is a great drop and I managed to find it for a reasonable price, I'm just below halfway and slowly savoring it. Enjoy mate
Thanks Dan.
Cheers 🥃
Great review John, I’m a real fan of the Speyburn 15 and $50 is a steal!
Even at that price … sitting on shelf since 2019.
Thanks Lang.
Cheers 🥃
What a steal for $50. I would have bought 3 and be set. In my area these are $78 before tax and are almost gone now. One more left in a local store. Speyburn presents itself real well. I agree. Thanks for detailed and honest review.
Still sitting on shelves in my area at that price… to their detriment, next to their 10 yr at 40%.
Cheers 🥃
@@justwhisky In my area a lot of the 15 year speyburns are gone now. Whiskytube has helped with that methinks. That and crazy Scotch pricing for anything above the age of 12. I see the Speyburn 10 and Arranta as well. I wish they would carry the 18 year. By you is the Speyburn 18 year on the shelves?
I'm looking for this, it's a perfect one to tell a nosy clerk asking "can I help you find something?" Most shops have the 10 year old and that's a non starter at 43,%. Even at $35, I don't have the space for it.
Otherwise I snidely ask them for something interesting and the response is usually laughable. I may be looking for Longrow Red but I'm kind of embarrassed to actually say those word out loud and besides I can spot that white label from a mile away.
But this 15 year old seems like good jam. I was sipping on Ancnoc last night and I remembered how much I love the bourbon and the sherry vattings.
C'mon man! What could be wrong with having a little bit of both worlds in your glass?
It's hard to 90 pt bourbon matured bottles with so much sherry on the shelves. Even though it's the logical thing to aspire to but this is not a logical journey.
The Speyburn 10 is 40% in my area. I’ve tried it at a bar couple times…as it was the only scotch 🥹. One dimensional and watery as expected but pleasant non the less but I wouldn’t buy a bottle even on discount…as you say not enough room.
Agree it’s challenging to find 100% ex bourbon but 80-90% seems predominate.
I’m trying to understand the distillate without too much lipstick. Bruichladdich has been pulling me in that direction saying this is barley!
Cheers 🥃
@@justwhisky what do you think of this???
I found a bottle of CS Westward for $99. So not cheap and aged in newly charred American Oak. Doesn't say new oak or decharr/recharr.
I've had bottles American single malt in New oak that tastes like bourbon.
Anxious to try a good Westward but would prefer a refill bourbon barrel with an age statement.
@@jackthepickledhound I’m not a bourbon guy but I’ve heard they’ve done their homework studying Scotland’s philosophy. I’ve heard great things but have never tried it.
Meant to say American Single Malt…
@@justwhisky My journey to Single malt was pretty broad with domestic rye and corn whiskey aling the way.
90 % of the bottles that I can't drink neat are American while the losers from Scotland improve in the bottle.
I think it's natural for Americans to rebel from tradition, experiment and fuck things up until we get it good enough for the marketplace.
I’ve been on the hunt for this. Finally had a buddy in CT pick one up for me, though it was closer to $70, alas. Don’t have it in hand yet, so I’m improvising with the 18 as I watch this. I’ve been a bit underwhelmed with the 18, but it is growing on me. Definitely that woody note on the finish. I’m actually a fan of the cheap 10 when I’m in the mood for a light dram or a “starter.” As Ralfy said years ago, “What Glenlivit should be.”
BTW, we get the 10 for $30 in NH. Arranta I’ve found a bit ‘meh.’ Haven’t tried the Companion Cask.
I’ve have the 10 at a local bar while watching Irish sessions.
Simple and enjoyable but for ten dollars more a bottle I can get the 15.
@@mikebennett3741 thanks for that info. Sounds like I can pass. I might pick up the Companion but thinking it’s probably in the same lane as the other. $44 near me
This is the best scotch ive ever tasted
Especially for the price.
Cheers 🥃