BEST Scotch for BOURBON Drinkers
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My recommendation is Balvenie 12 year Doublewood or Glenlivet 12 year Nadurra both are very nice and about $60
12 yr DW for sure
Absolutely couldn’t agree more with you.
I have the Nadurra as well and should have made the show with 6 bottles! Great suggestions!
Great video! It is awesome that you are trying to help folks expand their horizons. Any of the Glenmorangie line is a pretty easy shift for bourbon drinkers. It is sweet enough to keep them engaged even if the flavors are different. The port finish, sauternes finish, and original 10 are great for bourbon folks. Keep up the great work!
Can’t agree more!
Great show! I always love to hear your Scotch recommendations!
This is great content. I love scotch ,whiskey blends and bourbon. It’s always good to expand your pallet.
I know some may not agree but I am with you! Why not enjoy all whiskey??!
I found The Dalemore 12 year highland single malt very pleasing on the palate for one used to bourbon.
Great video! I’ll have to give some of these a try soon.
great video. I have a 10 or so selections of scotch in my bar now, but now adding the Glen Scotias Victoriana & your Glenfiddich recommendation.
Great suggestions! I need to try that Glenfarclas - great distillery.
Abalour is an easy to love dram
As both a bourbon and scotch drinker the one scotch I found that most bourbon drinkers really like is Bowmore 15 it's a Beam Suntori company and I think they use beam barrels in aging their scotch.
Really? Not educated with the Bowmore but I will check it out!
@@slbdrinks My bottle tastes so close to Jim Beam you might think it came from the same distillery.
As I also enjoy scotch, these are some great suggestions! I've had my eye on Glenfarclas 105 for months, but never pulled the trigger. I've had Glenfiddich 14, which is decent, but never had any of the others you've recommended. I'll keep an eye out for others.
Hey Kurt another great video sir, I’ve had that Glen Scotia recently and entirely agree with your summation. The 14 yo Glenfiddich looks and sounds super as does the deanstone. I’ll be keeping an eye out for those two. As others have stated a reverse for Scotch drinkers would be terrific as well.
Thank you!
I'm maybe a novice at bourbon and still fairly new. Just got my first Scotch. Glenfiddich 14. Haven't opened it yet. It's their bourbon barrel version. So happy to see it show up on your show as I type this. I was hoping it would show up on this show and it did. Sounds like I made the right choice. You guys are great.
Love your show.. I was just thinking about what some good Scotchs for me to try out. TY
I liked the Spice Tree but liked the Spaniard a little better. Thanks for the info on the Glen Scotia and Glenfarclas I will be looking for them.
Kurt, Having started as a bourbon drinker and discovered scotch later, and also liking Smokey Scotch, I found that Highland park 12 Is as great introduction to scotch and smokey scotch.
Awesome show!!!
nice just the info I was looking for!
I am going to have to try the Glenfarclas. My gateway scotch was Glen Allaiche barrel proof I got through a local whiskey club. But my love is Aberlour A’bunadh. I beyond love that one. So good with a cigar. I am mostly a Speyside fan. Not much for peat thus far. As always great video Kurt.
Both of your suggestions were considered for this video!
thanks for the video i need to try them scotchs to see if they are as good as bourbon
Kurt these are great suggestions! I’ve had a few of them and I would agree they’re very good entry level bourbon drinker friendly scotches. I’ve also found that good entry-level scotches are the higher end blended versions, like Copper Dog, Monkey Shoulder, Sheep Dip, Shackleton‘s, etc.
Excellent choices!
Thanks for this show. You never know what doors you'll open with this video.
Trenton and Kurton getting us into the scotch! Top notch stuff boys
Bourbon drinker here but I love the glenfiddich 14 bourbon barrel reserve
Awesome Video!! Keep more scotch content coming. Could you do Videos hi-lighting the different regions of Scotland. A show for each region?
Working on that!
On the Glenfarclas 105; I was told on their distillery tour that they combine 10-year-aged barrels to make this so at a minimum it's aged 10 years.
Kurt, thanks. Great video. Suggest you try Arran Quartercask and Arran 10
Arran 10 is awesome!
Only one not for i is the glenfarcles tho it’s great for blending making your own blend thanks for the scotch for bourbon drinkers
I think you made excellent choices..
The Deanston 12 is a favorite and I can get it for $40us no added tax...
The Spice Tree is a blend...But, a blend of single malts....no grain whisky like most blends..Johnny Walker for example.
It was my first scotch actually.
I love it...They changed the formula in 2021 and I have only tried the older formula with Clynelish and a few other Highland Single Malts.
The 105 is a favorite...I can get a liter for $52us...
I recently married some 105 with Glenfarclas 12...to bump up the ABV...turned out great.
I just found the Glen Scotia Victoriana and you cannot go wrong with that choice.
So, I have 3 of the picks you chose and love them over here in Cambodia....
I actually just finished a Deanston 12 from a previous release that came in a box.
Love anything Deanston personally..
The organic 15 is quite nice and 18 is killer.
Roy Duff...Aquavitae turned me onto Deanston and I sure am glad I watched his early videos.
I think Clynelish 14 is a nice addition to this list.
So great to see you make this video and you featured 3 bottles I have on hand...
Cheers
Awesome! Being one of our single malt aficionados I am thrilled you approve of the list! Thanks Jeff!
I've not had Scotch since 1987. I saw you talking about Bunnahabhain 12. I picked up a bottle and love it. I enjoy it on a night that I'm feeling like something different. My usual pour is a gambit of Makers Mark, Gentleman Jack, Jamieson and Leadslingers.
The Bunny 12 could have easily been in this video but I wanted to give some air time to some other choices.
Great session, Kurt. As a (mostly) bourbon drinker, the scotches I favor include the Deanston (great choice!!) Balvenie 12 year aged in first fill bourbon barrels, Craigellachie 13 year and Glenallachie 10 year.
Excellent choices!
I would also like to add Del Bac!
KURT!!!! Awesome class!!! That Glenfiddich looks like a great bottle!!! I bet any of these would taste great in a Rusty Nail!!!! CHEERS to you my good friend!!!
Great scotch cocktail!
I like videos like this. You can always do best rye whiskeys, best Irish whiskeys, best Japanese whiskeys, etc !
Good idea!
As a Scotch drinker living overseas, I don't, with a few exceptions, have much access to great bourbons. So it's fascinating to hear from a Bourbon veteran on what Scotch might appeal to Bourbon drinkers. Great choices, most of which I would not have thought of. What do you think of Glenfiddich's Malt Masters as an option for Bourbon drinkers?
Not sure because I have never had that one. Unfortunately our scotch selection in my area is lacking to say it mildly. I will def keep an eye out for it!
Hi Kurt, love your videos.
Have you tried the Paul John whiskeys from India? I've tried their cask classic and it is impressive! They have about 5 different presentations. I'm confident you'd love them.
I do have one and I am very impressed!
I’ve tried to like Glenfid 14 (and 15). I really have. Really funky finish. I could see someone that likes Dickel’s more cost effective offerings liking that, however.
I so want to watch you two men sip these. Trenton's reaction would be classic. I enjoy your videos so much. Thank you.
Good show guys! Never tried any of those and possibly why im not a real big fan of scotch. Will be fun to try one of them to see if its actually drinkable 🤣.
Lol imo try the Glenfiddich 14 if only trying one.
Love the video guys !
As a scotch drinker I think you are missing something special if aren’t drinking something from Springbank.
Hard to find now but Springbank 17 sherry cask is a fantastic scotch that alway has wonderful Sultana,Cola notes.
Love me some Springbank! I don’t have the 17 but that one is next on my list!
I love scotch finished in sherry casks. It’s funny that I have friends who love scotch and HATE bourbon. I do not get that. I love both. I have been curious about that Goenfarclas 105. Thanks for your opinions about it. I hear what you are saying about bourbon drinkers knocking scotch for the lower proof. However, scotch offers such complexity of flavors in a 45% ABV. Scotch definitely changes as you go down the bottle. I love my bourbon for completely different reasons. So it’s nice that these bottles offer the best of both worlds.
You and I are on the same page! I truly love both!!
Great video
As a lover of Bourbon it was Bunnahabhain 12 that hooked me. Just love the stuff.
Me too
It is top notch!
I would also add the Balvenie 14yr Caribbean cask and the Glenmorangie "The Quinta Ruban" 14yr Port Cask Finish as two more fantastic Scotches for Bourbon fans.
Both awesome!
I primarily drink bourbon and dont care much for scotch at all. However Glendronach batch 7 & 8 cask strength is unbelievably good to my bourbon obsessed palate. Albeit pricey, highly recommend!
... And the Deanston 18yo is even better, it's the most intense Ex-Bourbon Barrel aged Scotch that I've ever had, loved it, with very definite Bourbon notes indeed!
I need to get that one!
I would also recommend the Glenmorangie: Cadboll Estate 15 year. Like the Glenfiddich it is aged in ex-bourbon American Oak barrels. Sits around $90 in my area.
I am pretty sure my brother has this bottle. I will give it a shot!
You should do a line up of all the Michters
The McCallen is my go to scotch. I am a bourban man, but The McCallen 12 year is a most delectable drink.
It is very good!
They do sound delicious!
Great video! On another note, I went to 4 liquor stores yesterday to pick up Early Times BIB.. zero luck.. just add it to the list of bottles I want that I can't find lol
Hope you see it soon!
Two budget friendly scotches that may agree with the bourbon palates: Deanston virgin oak and the Classic Laddie from Bruichladdich. Both around 100 proof (virgin oak a little less) and excellent ex-bourbon barrel aged offerings.
Excellent!!
The ‘farclas 105 is killer. For bourbon, whiskey and whisky drinkers alike.
The 105 is dynamite!
Cragganmore and Glennmorangie are excellent choices.
Good call on the Deanston 12. I took a chance after talking with others on a couple different live streams asking for Scotch recommendations, it’s really good. 🥃
Try the deanston virgin oak also.
Awesome!
I would add Balvenie Toasted American Oak
Hi there, i came to your channel as a Scotch drinker (in the UK) looking to learn about Bourbon. Deanston is a favourite distillery of mine, if you can get it in the US the Deanston 18 is fantastic.
Yes sir! I have one and it is delicious! Thank you for joining us!
I love me some Glenfarclas 105. Most of my bourbon loving friends do end up liking sherry influenced scotches I've pulled out for tastings.
Excellent!
I've also pulled out some Aberlour Abunadh to introduce my bourbon loving friends to sherried scotches. That being said Abunadh has batch variation while Glenfarclas 105 is consistently great.
Aberlour A’bunadh is so good!
@@topherfryzel1857 no doubt. It is rare that I don’t have at least one bottle in my collection. Glenlivet Nadurra Oloroso is also another good one.
@@tomz6594 thanks for the rec- adding it to my list!
My high proof choice was between the 105 and A’bunadh! Both excellent!
Some prices are not that bad here once exchange is taken into account. The Glenfiddish 14 is $83CDN here so a $60 equivalent price is $76, only an extra $7 which is probably duty.
I know it is Irish but I just picked up a bottle of Redbreast Kentucky Oak edition that just came out. Phenominal stuff.
Is it?? Heard it was coming out but haven’t seen it yet.
@@slbdrinks Yes was able to get a bottle at Total Wine in WI. There is a nice oak flavor on the finish. So buttery in the mouth.
Doesn't Balvenie do a Virgin Oak release? I haven't tried it though, so I don't know if it would be a good suggestion...
Honestly not sure. I know Deanston has a virgin oak release
I do have the first three you exhibited. That Glenfiddich 14 I picked up on a fluke at a local supermarket. They had it on closeout for 23 bucks!
Wow. What a steal!
Wow great buy!
Glenlivet 12, Macallan 12, Compuss Box Hedonism
Hedonism is great!
I understand there are some peated bourbons. For us peat loving scotch folks, any recommendations on those bourbons that might appeal to the Islay lovers?
Hmmmmmm!!
I love single malts, but I think people looking down on blended malts are missing out on some great pours. Compass Box bottlings are regulars in my cabinet. Wish I could get GlenScotia, but it's not available in NC.
Not sure where you reside in NC but here in CLT if they can get it, they will order it for you & you pay when you pick it up. (At least my local ABC store does that). I've also had some luck in SC finding things I can't find in NC (although that may not be convenient for you).
@@safromnc8616 I'm in Durham. Can they order it even if it's not on the approved price list? I've never asked if they could do that.
Can’t agree more. There are some fabulous blends out there!
Could you do a video on the different types of scotch, and your favorite from each category? Similar to what you did with Irish whiskey, that was very helpful.
Yes! That would be fun!
@@slbdrinks Perhaps even his favorite higher priced and budget friendly from each category. If he has time, I know that would be a lot of material to cover.
The best scotch for bourbon drinkers and my brother in laws are strictly bourbon drinkers was Dalmore Cigar Malt. I know it is pricey and I buy it by the case because I can get 20% per bottle discount around 156.00. You should try it if you get a chance.
SLB drinks the glenfiddich 14 yr is another one of your suggest bottles I'm hunting down right now while I'm talking scotch have you tasted glenlivet 12 yr double oak?
I have not. Is that one you would recommend?
@@slbdrinks yes I would recommend that scotch whisky
My recommendations are Balvenie Double Wood, Macallan Double Cask, both of which spend some time in bourbon barrels, and Dalmore 15. I picketed Dalmore 15 not because she has bourbon notes, but because she has very bold flavors for a single malt. I find that bourbon drinkers prefer bolder, stronger flavors.
The Balvenie Double wood is what I use to introduce bourbon drinkers to scotch
@@AJRoss-cs1oo - excellent point. It works both ways.
That’s a great point! I need to try the Dalmore 15.
The whiskey that got me into Scotch was The Balvenie Double wood 12. the Bottle that got me into peated scotch was Lagavulin, I think Lagavulin does a better job of incorporating the other flavors in with the peat. Whereas Ardbeg is like a fire right next to you, and Laphroaig is like a fire happened the night before a flash flood. The Glen Scotia Double cask is a lot gentler than the Victoriana but i do like the victoriana A LOT. Oban is my favorite scotch right now, but 10th street Distilling is my favorite single malt right now.
Great thoughts! I do believe the Ardbeg has the highest peat level and I know it’s a bit more than the Lagavulin.
I tried laphroig for the 1st time last week. Omfg. Very very different
The nose was something I’ve never experienced and the pallet. Well I’ll just say it was very different
Medicine. Cleaner. Vicks vaporub
I’ll be honest. Can’t see me buying another bottle but still want to try some bourbon finished scotches though
I would say Dalmore's Port Wood would also be perfect for a bourbon drink. That's just me though.
Great recommendation! Been a while for me on that one.
Heck, show 'em the peat. Laphroaig 10 year cask strength is my favorite single malt. When I go for a scotch, I'm not looking for a bourbon substitute. I love that diesel and smoke with a dash of citrus. 😄
Ohhhhhh yaaaa! I like it to but for most straight up bourbon drinkers it’s a real palate killer.
I see so many people saying scotch is “harder to drink” than bourbon but from my experience scotch has always been gentler than bourbon, and I’m yet to have a scotch I truly enjoy. Of course I haven’t had the expensive stuff, but that’s because I don’t want to spend a lot of money when my lower price experiments have been unsuccessful at best. I’ve had so many really good bourbons for under 30 bucks, and the few scotches I’ve had are usually over that, and so underwhelming
Glen Allache 15 year has a number of characteristics that remind me of a quality bourbon, and is quite delicious.
Hi Kurt. Could you do a video on the new Balvenie 16yr French Oak Pineau Cask?
I don’t have that bottle yet but it does sound very intriguing!
Kurt, if you ever get the compunction, I would be interested in the inverse, i.e. the best Bourbon for Scotch drinkers. Why? I recently held a blind bourbon tasting, and a Scotch fan participated, opining that most of the bourbon was too sweet. I’m sure you already had this idea, so I understand if you’ve decided against it.
One more thing, your summer sours have been a HIT with guests so far this summer! Thanks for a great show.
Agreed, the sweetness is nice on occasion but I prefer the salty, smoke and peat of a good Islay.
Happy you enjoyed the sours! I will start some research for the best bourbons for scotch drinkers!
I like Glenmorangie’s Quinta Ruban
Yes! Great bottle!
Bunnahabain 12 is a freaking fantastic scotch. I saw Glenmorangie 14 somewhere in the comments and that’s a great one, too.
Both are fabulous!
Timely.
My daughter’s boyfriend brought back 2 bottles from Scotland on local’s recommendations. I tried one last night and was kind of taken aback. I realized I have to ease into the world of scotch. There’s a lot of palate acclamation that needs to take place before I can really enjoy.
Thank you for the video.
Can you describe more fully what "kind of taken aback" was? Was it a peated Scotch or smoky? Just curious.
@@daveapple205 I don’t know for sure. I think it was the peat? I’m strictly a bourbon drinker, so I don’t know what I was expecting. The one I had “Lindores” was tagged as low smokiness. So I’m guessing it’s just the peat I wasn’t accustomed to.
I find two things help me fairly judge a dram. One is to take a second sip. Have you ever drank something you thought was water but was seven up or something? The surprise can be off putting. The other is to add a half teaspoon of water and wait 5 minutes. Can sometimes change the taste a lot
What a great addition to the family that boyfriend is. Nice!
I've found when I've first started drinking peated scotches or scotch in general, i had to slow down and savor each sip. Because there are flavors in scotch that you just can't find in bourbons. Some times, water helps, some times letting the glass sit, some times what you ate before or drank before brings out new flavors. Good luck on your exploration.
As soon as I read the title I said to myself “Deanston 12”. Great list, I think I’d have GlenAllachie 10 Cask as a top option as well.
That Glenallachie could have easily been in the video.
I’ve never quite understood folks who say “I drink bourbon but not scotch“ or “I drink scotch but not Irish” or “I drink whiskey but not beer“ or “I drink beer but not wine“ etc. I literally like them all: beer, cider, wine, scotch, bourbon, rye, Irish, Canadian, rum, gin, amaro, vermouth… Does that make me a professional drinker?🍺🍷🥂🥃🍸🍹🤣
Yes it does lol!!
@@slbdrinks Keep up the good work Kurt! Love your channel.
Bruicladich - Classic Laddie is probably one of the finest no peat scotches. Well worth the $70 price tag. Trenton would love it.
Amen to that!
Glenmorangie is a good one for bourbon drinkers and it has a lot to choose from the 18 year old is certainly worth the money.
Yes it is!
Edradour 10 is pretty easily my fav scotch I've tried so far.
I love this one!
Bruichladdich, The Classic Laddie
Interesting.. I'm more for a scotch or irish and I'm trying bourbon. I saw lots of videos like scotch for bourbon drinkers and nothing like bourbon for scotch drinkers. That would be interesting if you could make it
I will start some research!
Great video as always Kurt, but what about flipping the script. Best Bourbon for scotch drinkers?
Love to do that one! Suggestions?
I would recommend the glenlivet founders reserve as a very subtle step into Scotch it’s not high on the proof but flavours are fantastic
Excellent!
As an Australian I would love to see your thoughts on Australian whisky and what you can get your hands on.
I would love to try some Australian whisky!
@@slbdrinks not sure what is available to you, I think Starward is available worldwide their nova just won an in the San Francisco whisky awards not sure what category though.
I will look for it!
I've invested some time into learning about bourbon so I'm resistant to even think about scotch. In fact I've wondered why a bourbon drinker would want to get into scotch. But if you have friends who like scotch then you would have to be able to socialize with them. And as hard as it is to find many bourbons today, we all may have to branch out into other things.
When you start talking about proof that brings up some questions- bourbon has some rules about proof going into the cask and so forth, and there are some ideas about how the proof changes during aging. How does this work for scotch that is probably aged in cooler and more humid environments, but for more years?
All good thoughts! An average scotch is aged 10 yrs or more. Can’t say that about bourbon. Best single malt buys are 12 yr releases. A 12 yr bourbon is like whoa!!
Compass Box is a blended malt made from a variety of single malts, don't get it confused with lower end blended scotches.
I knew that but should have explained that better on the video. Thank you for the clarification!
I'm shocked that the Glenfiddich 14 is only $60. Plus the bottle itself looks great.
It’s a great buy!
I’m definitely picking that up if I can find it! Been looking for a Scotch to add to my bourbon collection.
Dewars 12 year... its a blend but pretty good ! The 15 years good as well , also a blend
Hey Doug I am new to the game. I don't want an expensive Scotch until I have developed my taste. Dewars 12?....thanks
@@chu88y1 I find it good, I'm fairly new to it as well, it's not super expensive either !
Thanks for the recommendation!
Glenfiddich IPA experiment
Aberlour A’bunadh!
Hard pass on the Glenfiddich; which is way over oaked. Glen Scotia is one of my favorites. I would highly recommend the Glendronach 15 and Auchentoshan three wood. For something high proof, Aberlour A'bunadh or Springbank 12 Cask Stregth.
Thanks for your recommendations!
It’s expensive but I had some Macallan Rare Cask. It had the notes of vanilla, oak, and chocolate that you’d find in a bourbon. Unfortunately it’s something like $400 for a bottle.
Omg rare cask is spectacular! I am going to be sad when my bottle is empty.
Glenfiddich seems to do everything just right in my opinion.
To be fair, I'm not much of a Scotch drinker, I really only have one friend who is, and he leans into the peated stuff which works for me since we are typically having cigars.
That being said, there are some American Single Malts hitting the market of late, but I've no idea as to their availability. However, everything I have heard so far is all positive. Maybe a little offshoot you can also explore if it is worth doing so...
Good american single malts...McCarthy's, Weastward. Both from Oregon and Courage and Conviction from Virginia. I like all of these.
I have been collecting some American single malt for a future show for a while now. I only lack a Mcarthy bottle!
There's a new McCarthy's 6yr out. Haven't seen it yet. The standard 3yr is pretty good. I've found i need to get to the neck before it gets good, and by the end i want to open the next bottle.
I need to get one!
converted many a bourbon drinkers by pouring them Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask
Nice pour!