Ralfy i purchased a bottle of Aberlour A'Bunadh,batch 53 bottled at 59.7. delightful. as i added a wee drop of water i said to my self,"two whole half spoons" malt mates. really enjoying your videos!
I calculated the cost of that bottle as $214 US dollars. Internet site gives conversion rate at 1.43 US Dollars to one British Pound (I wonder if that's accurate?) If that is a .7 liter bottle (most US bottles are .75 liter) then there are 20 pours of 35 ml each and that would be $10.70 a dram in US dollars. That seems pretty expensive. If you watch the cost you could dine out in the US, one evening meal for that amount. Some maybe interesting items, but my bottom line is: I appreciate this video, I learned a lot and this was well worth it for me. Thanks!
Just bought this and having my first dram and I must say that it is fantastic. I think Ralfy took a few marks off for the price; price aside it is at least a 90!
Ralfy I look forward to sunday and your videos. Thank you especially for this one I love compass box, love what they are doing and love your long videos. Longer the better, love listening to you share your knowledge and views, cheers from Canada
Hello Ralfy, I wonder if the phrase you were looking for at 21:10 was ‘economical with the truth’? Raster’s warning regards posting a film of your whereabouts reminded me of Gavin Maxwell’s experience after publishing “Ring Of Bright Water” in 1960, which became an international best seller, in which he disguised his home at Sandaig, near Glenelg, Scotland, as ‘Camusfearna’ (bay of the alders). However, there were enough clues in the text to enable determined fans to find him, despite the house being in extreme isolation on the sea shore, having no vehicular access, involving a trek down a steep hillside, and being invisible from the road (at least it is now, since forestation and the demolition of the house itself!). And of course no Google Earth. I’ve been there and can attest that it is a long way from anywhere, and yet Maxwell’s mealtimes would sometimes be disturbed by complete, often international, strangers knocking on the door expecting hospitality and, I expect, congratulations for having found the place. Needless to say he was not amused. By the way, I wholeheartedly recommend all his books, and those about him, a difficult and complex character, a brilliant writer, heavy smoker (up to eighty a day) and daily imbiber, as he wrote his books, of “well watered Teacher’s whisky” (a bottle a day) who passed away from lung cancer aged fifty five. Be warned!
@ralfystuff would you consider giving future reviewed whisky a mark for neat, another mark for water, and if necessary, a 3rd with more water? I feel that many are often afraid to water a dram, or to water it "too much", and that this added metric could benefit the viewer. Furthermore, this could help guide beginners to a better experience. I realize that the amount of water an individual enjoys most is personal opinion, but we are here for YOUR opinion! Also, I would love to see more independent bottlings reviewed. Long time viewer, first time commenting. Keep enjoying whisky and life!
Interesting insights, as always. Definitely takes time, and experience helps. I bought a bottle only after two samples, the second being at a 60+ table local whisky convention at Julio's in Westborough, Massachusetts. It was the standout. I'll post the extended review (some day). In the meantime, how about reviewing Hedonism Quidecimus - the 15th anniversary edition of Hedonism? Some say it is better dram (a better balance?) and a better value ($182 versus $250 locally). Sláinte!
Rally, great educational review to learn about the interaction between the components of the blend. It would be interesting to see a review of glenmorangie 'signet', an expensive (and in my opinion very good) NAS malt that claims to have very old whisky in it, probably small proportions. Cheers.
+TheOneGlassMan It's expensive as hell here in Aus where I am, it is indeed a nice drop but when you taste something like Glenfiddich 15 year old you really start to question the value for money of these high price fancy pants whiskies.
You certainly could insert many excellent sub $100 that are so good it doesn't seem to make much sense to spend more than that, but I don't go through a bottle that quick, if I only drink one bottle, it will last about 6 weeks on average, so I don't mind spending more and getting exactly what I want. I used to try and find the best value bottle and tried to see if the Glenlivet 18 is that much better than the 15 (Which it is IMO), but now I stopped collecting and hoarding whiskey, when I finish what I have open I open a few more, and don't pay much attention to the price as long as the bottle is under $200 US
Bill Hartsfield I'm like that too i collect a fair few different whiskies to open at a later date i'll only ever have 1 bottle open at any time though. I've found if I stick to just the one bottle by the time i've reached the end of the bottle i know it thoroughly enough and feel satisfied with it. It's also a really good way to see how the whisky changes in the bottle once it's been opened
Excellent review. I'd like to try a bottle of this but there are a couple more Compass Box bottles I'd buy first. Heads up, the winter storm that was Jonas is headed your way Ralfy. It dumped about 2 feet of snow where I'm at in Virginia just outside of D.C. Strong wind and rain for you. Hope that roof holds up!
Hey ralfy! I hope you're well? Loved this review. I had the pleasure of trying this whisky a few weeks back. An absolutely stunning and complex blend! I love Compass box and haven't had a bad one yet!
Always enjoy your videos Ralfy. I discovered them a while back when I started getting interested in expanding my knowledge of single malts and recommend your reviews whenever I get a chance. Now days I do love me some Springbank and look forward to visiting the distillery myself. Thanks for the introduction to this malty manicurist of manliness. Adam Campbell Baltimore, Maryland
I cannot claim to have watched all the video reviews you have done but I have seen a good chunk of them. I would just like to say that this review was superb and immensely informative, perhaps the finest I have yet seen of your postings, many thanks indeed. On a side note, any chance of some Bruichalddich reviews? I seem to have recently fallen in love with various independent bottlings from the distillers in the 20+ year age range and would love to hear the thoughts of somebody more experienced than I.
Hi Ralfy, Love the new camera angle and enjoying the views as usual. Quick question, your glass of water looks slightly chilled, Isit chilled or is that just the glass?
thank you ralfy for clarifying some of the transparency arguments out there, it is a complicated subject to resolve. alot of points to be noted in the matter. btw cant wait for your next review as Lagavulin 16 is up there on my list of greats, but its demand doesnt help on the long run i think ;)
Howdy Ralfy! Just wanted to thank you for the entertaining and informative whisky reviews. I understand you have access to so many fantastic whiskeys, but could you please review the Deanston Virgin Oak ( no age statement that I could see) and the Glen Moray Port Cask finish. Both of these whiskey I purchased in Texas (US) for under 32.00 dollars, and for the money I thought they tasted great. Thank You and Cheers
Looking forward to the Lagavulin 16 review. Its one dram of scotch I haven't tried just yet. I really hope to see a Dark Origins and a Highland Park 15 review soon.
Ralfy, I know it is not a scotch whisky, but is it in your mind to review the Macmyra Barsten? It's as expensive as the Flaming Heart but, when I tasted it at the Whisky Live 2015, I found it an interesting experience. I would like to know your opinion. Thanks.
Hi Ralfy May sound like a stupid question but I've recently started doing my own tasting notes but due to budget I can't buy as many regular bottles as I'd like. Would you say that the tasting notes for a miniature would be the same as a standard sized bottle Thanks Jake
My favorite Sunday evening moment is waiting for ralfy's review! Looking forward to a review of some Japanese whiskeys, only 6months left here in Japan for me before I leave so let me know whats good! Thanks
+A.P. Heffel how do you find the distillers reserve compared to the 12? I've had the reserve and enjoyed it quite a bit but I'm wondering whether to pay out a little more and get a bottle of the 12
I just had my first glass of Laphroig last night. The smokeyness blew me away and I am in love. What others would you recommend with a similar taste? The smoke was just amazing.
+brooksjedi Ardbeg 10 year old is what I would highly recommend. Lots of bonfire characteristics =P 46% abv, natural colour and non-chill filtered too. can't go wrong!
As a total fan of your reviews I'd like to know your Single Malt choice if you were on a budget. I've been pondering how best to ask this question. I'd say you pick the budget based upon your knowledge of living in Scotland, or living on the Isle of Man, consider the pounds or dollars available to various folks, and then the question would be, on that kind of budget what would be the best Single Malt to purchase?
+ralfystuff Thanks! Fantastic recommendation. Sampling and enjoying Single Malts is a new thing for me, I have many opened bottles, and only two empty bottles: Glenmorangie Lasanta (my first purchase) and 12yo Highland Park. I certainly understand this recommendation. My Old Pulteny 12yo (inspired by your video of 3 Single Malts for beginners) is about to become my third empty bottle. I wonder what other relative beginners here have to say about empty bottles.
Big thanx Ralf! Not just for this review, I finally got to open Smith & Cross which I'd probably never discover, weren't it for you. What a beefy sip that one!
Hey Ralfy, could you explain where the often mentioned leathery notes in whisky come from? Older=more leather? Thank you! Still on the hunt for that Laga DE you recommended me. Samples soon to arrive at my "bothy" :) Cheerio from germany
Sorry to hear about the flooding. I do have one question. You say this is the most expensive bottle reviewed, but I've watched you enjoy Karuzawa, Pappy, Port Ellen, Rosebank, 25 year this and that and some of those, at current market price, are way over £150. Did you just get lucky and buy before the price hike, or do you have some trade secrets? Anyway, great review. Sampled this and really enjoyed it, but £150 is steep, but quality is quality.
Ralfy, your reviews are tremendously informative, and entertaining--thank you! Just curious: have you ever had Booker's Bourbon? If not, perhaps an idea for a future review. Thanks!
Thanks Ralfy I won't be buying this one. but I do want to have taste . The information you give is excellent I look forward to my Sundays just for your reviews keep up the good work
Oh Ralfy my brother from another mother, Magritte is from Belgium! and so are french fries! And so is belgian Owl single malt. The french have enough to brag about anyway. No need for them to steal it from us. :-)
Ralphystuff I'm keen to get your thoughts on the lakes distillery in Cumbria and there recent efforts of a blended whisky named 'the one', also in a sherry cask edition they are doing a single malt for 2017 too. I ask as a young Cumbrian now living in London and wonder if it's worth while gift for malt men. Thanks keep it up. I got my first bottle of old Putney on your recommendation many years ago and always come back here for advice!
So, using your art analogy are Compass Box laughing at people who buy this 'Not A Luxury Whisky' by charging an eye watering premium price of £150.00 for it? Or have I misunderstood?
Hi Ralfy! where can I post a malt mention for you to review? there's a whisky that I cab't find a review of... it's calld Black Face as a reference to the black face sheep of the highlands... Thanks
hey ralfy didn't you review pappy van winkle? Wouldn't that be the most expensive whiskey you've reviewed? I enjoyed this review a lot because it sounds like quite a difference experience. I'm looking forward to your re-review on Lagavulin 16. It's one of my favorites. I always thought that if god has a swamp it probably taste like Lagavulin.
Hi Ralfy great reviews! I recently found a bottle of Glendronach 15 Revival, do you think it would be wise to hold on to it for a while and make a few quid or just enjoy it now?
+Emre Erpul Keep it for a good day. It is not reasonable to think it will gain enough value to make money worth your time. Unless you are hurting for $10 in which case you probably would not buy it. I found a few and will hang onto them for a while. Betting on the new stuff in a few years to be much higher priced and not as good, as history repeats itself. Bummer.
Hello Ralfy! Great review, very useful information. Could you please do a review of Famous Grouse 18 y.o. Vatted Malt? I bought a couple of bottles in the US and it´s a great malt blend. The issue is that it was discontinued some years ago. But I think you can deal with that. Regards from Argentina!
Staves are NOT "banned"; they were opposed by the SWA and CB decided not to take it to court for actual resolution. Much as they want to be mistaken for one, the SWA is NOT a regulatory body. As for transparency, I agree with that objective wholeheartedly, but I take current efforts with a grain of salt because a key issue is also consistency in the approach TO information: if age information is important to Compass Box, then it should be revealing what it legally can (minimum age) WHILE actually fighting for reform on labeling law with percentage composition. In the absence of that, what CB's "conflicts" with the SWA amount to is just PR and market positioning while selectively giving age information on certain products where it is of perceived benefit and not on others - which really isn't any different than any other producer is doing. Just like any other producer, CB likes to discuss age where it is significantly present (and helpful to sales) with certain products and not elsewhere (where are the recipe cards for Great King Street, for example), and there isn't anything particularly new or innovative about that. We'll know we've really moved into the legitimate age of information transparency when it's used to confirm "as young as you feared" and not just "older than you might have thought".
I went through a bottle of Monkey Shoulder last year. I thought it was ok at first but weakened as the bottle dropped. It didn't hold together well. Just seemed too young and thin. There are better blends for a similar price imo.
+Jp M . . . blended malt is a mixture of single pot-malts from two or more distilleries, a blended whisky is pot-malt and column-grain from two or more distilleries.
Ralfy I'd like to think that the name is a provocation rather than an attempt at being trendy or hip. Perhaps they're inviting the customer to contemplate what luxury whisky is, by making a superlative blend, which are often looked down upon by the single malties. Something like, "keep on walkin, nothing to see here." :)
I don’t know anything about their whisky. Never had any. What I see are people telling me it’s not about the bottle who then follow up by placing graphics and colour. Then they say it’s not about the buy expensive whisky then follow up by putting ridiculous price tags. Doesn’t really make wanna pay for it or support it.
If you're referring to Compass Box, then you couldn't be more off base. They make excellent products, and charge a fair price for them. If you knew what went into this bottle, or had the chance to try it, you'd understand that this was a great whisky that offered good value. However, as you admitted, you don't know anything about them, so we can't really expect an informed opinion from you.
I don't really remember making this comment and looking at the typos and missing words it must have been late when I did but regardless you missed my point. If they truly didn't care how a bottle looks they wouldn't have designed its appearance or bothered with a controversial eye catching title. A simple craft presentation with a card board box and the usual white sticker would suffice. Go to their channel and watch their video... this is essentially what they're saying: "we don't like flashy bottle which is why we made a flashy bottle". Plus, my comment wasn't about how good the whisky is it was about the price. Compass Box makes expensive whisky, period. If you ever worked in sales, marketing or copy-writing you would know that this is how bullshit sales-people think. If you have... let's say, a toothpaste that doesn't taste good then you publicise it as a tasty toothpaste because most people will follow the herd and repeat what they were told ignoring what they feel. Your opinion that it's good whisky has nothing to do with what I said. I didn't say it's shit, I said they are full of shit (regarding their approach) and because of that I don't feel the desire to support them. Whether or not it's good whisky has nothing to do with it and honestly for £150 it fucking should be good whisky but what does that have to do with anything? A Ferrari is a great car but it's still very expensive, flashy and takes you from point A to point B just as well as a car that costs 1%. Now all that aside... you're right, I haven't tried it because I weigh in my options in life. I can't try and do everything. I have limited time and limited resources. I can buy a 25 Y.O Glenfarclas for £89 if I get it at Christmas (and many other examples I don't really need to give) so why would I bank specifically on CB? Anyway... the point is that you missed my point.
On a Compass Box roll Ralfy? We purchased a bottle of the Flaming Heart 15 Anniversary Edition based on your last review..Very Good Stuff. However, at $213.64 U.S I think I will definitely have to pass on this overpriced blend of Grain and malt whisky's.
At £150 pounds a bottle and an 87/100 review that's what would stop me buying this whisky., incidentally have you ever thought of useing a, pippette, rather than a teaspoon, for controlling the amount of water, going into your whisky. You are much more in control.
Ralfy, surprised to hear you say this is the most expensive whisky you've ever reviewed. Haven't you reviewed some older stuff (25 year old stuff for example) that has to cost more than 150 pounds?
I agree with douchechillum's sentiments below regarding your influence upon my whisky mania. I enjoyed your video very much and am also very concerned about transparency within the industry. I would like to see more information about the types of casks used and was was maturing in it previously. I would like to see information about the different casks used in the final blend to be stated with percentages. For example, it simply isn't good enough that they state "matured in ex-whisky casks". I want to know which whisky was in those casks previously. Was it one of their own casks from the same distillery or a completely different whisky from another distillery? Whats more, I'd like to know where the cask originally came from. Ex-Sherry European, Ex-Bourbon American....? Regarding the most expensive whisky you have reviewed, maybe it wasn't at the time but the Caol Ila 25 YO you reviewed earlier is well over £150 now! In a previous comment I asked you to review the new Glen Scotia 15 YO. Well I bought a bottle and my assessment is - don't bother! I found it over coloured with the taste of artificially sweetened and flavoured boiled orange and barley sweets and a sickly sweet furniture polish beeswax finish. They just got a few bottles of the Kilchoman 100% Islay 5th Edition Limited Edition in my local shop in Jerusalem. First I was totally shocked and amazed that it's actually slightly cheaper here than in London!! I loved it so much that I bought another bottle before they run out. This you have to review. Clean fresh damp malted roasted barley and fresh earthy peat smoke on the nose with a mouthfull of peaty creamy porridge, seasoned with salt (not sugar). Melt in the mouth Digestive biscuits with English strong tea with milk, custard filling and a long malty polished wood and heather honey finish. For 5 years old this is simply amazing and is currently my favourite whisky. When I was at a tasting session at the distillery back in October, this was the one I loved best. I enjoyed the 4th Edition but the extra year of the 5th Edition really adds to the complexity and depth.
so I managed to turn one of my best friends completely away from scotch. we were sipping on some scotch from my private stock . unfortunately his first taste of this liquid gold was a bottle of Laphroaig. thus has completely turned him against scotch any advise on how to reel him back in
+Hong Fu Teo review 255 was 28 yo Carsebridge and 256 was 36 yo Invergordon docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BuVCjv8FY9Wa2FJpKgLqQh9NwoSE3Okb_tasTtHbvC4/edit?usp=sharing
Odd Question Ralfy...Do you ever get concerned about your candle getting those bottles of Whisky on your book case too hot? Does that affect them in your opinion? I get like an overbearing parent with my bottles and just wanted your view on this. Cheers.
Not that I'm trying to make a big discussion of this, but to me that would make it even more of a problem. Now the whisky is making even more dramatic changes in temperature from rather cold to basically roasting on a fire. Just an opinion and we love opinions at ralfystuff.
I'm really looking forward to that next review because I happen to have a bottle of Lagavulin 16, and I'd like to share your experience... I'll pass on the not a luxury whisky because of the extreme expense.
If you want to support Compass Box in their lobbying of the spirit law to allow full transparency, you can sign their petition here: compassboxwhisky.com/transparency/#prettyPhoto
This review left me with a curious cask question about transparency. Has any malt producers openly experimented with putting new make in virgin white oak for a few years then refilled a couple times to give a true Scotch seasoned cask that has tamed that new oak yet doesn't have any Bourbon or Sherry influence? It's effectively a used cask but without another spirits' influence.
¨This is the most expensive whisky I ever reviewed¨ not so fast there. Was it whisky or whiskey? Cause review 393 was a Pappy Van 20 Winkle 20yo bourbon. Try getting that for 150 £.
+Chris Heslop -- I think it was a 30-year-old Brora, and I thought of it when Ralfy said this Compass Box was the most expensive whiskey he has ever reviewed. He has also reviewed a 25-year-old Rittenhouse Rye. That should have cost more than 150 pounds.
+TempestasAurum I am just reading on that. The difficulty with the statisics apparently is that in questionnaires people with high consumption regularly downplay their consumption so that the correlation between cancer and moderate drinking is distored by resulting illnesses of people whose drinking is not moderate. But yikes, I think I'll still reduce.
Holy smokes! 150 pounds! The other day I saw a bottle of the Blue Label for about as much, remember thinking, I'd love to be able to spend that kind of dough on a fifth.. btw Ralphy, off-hand can you name some rums that are adding sugar / sweeteners? That's pretty un-kewl.. and could it be that CB is really hinting that as opposed to being a 'Luxury', this nectar is in fact, a 'Neccessity'?.. just a thought. Regardless, I'm too thread-bare to even consider a bottle! I'll stick to the Bunna' and the 'Phroaig for now.. Not to mention the Lag! ;-) ua-cam.com/video/kzME9i03PpI/v-deo.html
I don't understand some of your statements for this review. You say that water "drowns" out older whiskies. Yet you add water to let the older whiskies (40 yro grain whiskey) show themselves? Huh?
At the beginning of the review he didn't mention the oak. I'd assume as the water he added initially had a chance to settle in the oak became more apparent, thus him adding the 2nd drop.
It should be ILLEGAL to omit information on a label. I always see expensive extravirgin olive oil labeled as “Italian” only because the oil is bottled in Italy. But then one finds out that the olives come from 5 different countries. People should refuse to purchase a product that doesn’t disclose its real content. We put whisky, food, beverages...into our bodies.
What does he read off of it looks to me like he knows nothing about the whiskey and is just reading a description of it. That may not be the case but it looks like it.
+Robert Rogers -- And Jim Beam is dropping the 9-year age statement from bottles of Knob Creek Bourbon sold outside the US, while keeping the age statement for bottles sold in the US.
+Richard Bostan That is no good at all. I have contacted Heaven Hill to register my displeasure with the decision to drop the age statement from Elijah Craig. I will let you know when and if they respond.
+ralfystuff I have registered my protest via email. The bad part is I really appreciate Heaven Hill's products. Their Bottled in Bond products are the hidden gems (and affordable) of the bourbon range. I will let you know how it goes.
Nose: dried fruit, raisins, slightly nutty, marzipan, leather, tobacco Nose (with water): spicy, fresh fruit Nose (more water):
toffee, fudgy, coffee, chocolate, wood Mouth (with water): spicy, fresh, wood rich, ginger, cola, vanilla chili, spicy young oak, cognac Mouth (more water): sharp mixed citrus Mouth (even more water): vanilla, toffee, leather, fresh fruit, sherry
wood, lemon oil, grapefruit oil, rich leathery toffee, jasmine tea, lime oil, muscovado Mark: 86 then 87
Glad you'll re-review Lagavulin 16, since I'm really thinking about getting another bottle of those.
A quick stroll around the glass.
NO shakey shakey!!!!
it's not allowed!!!
Ralfy i purchased a bottle of Aberlour A'Bunadh,batch 53 bottled at 59.7. delightful. as i added a wee drop of water i said to my self,"two whole half spoons" malt mates. really enjoying your videos!
I calculated the cost of that bottle as $214 US dollars. Internet site gives conversion rate at 1.43 US Dollars to one British Pound (I wonder if that's accurate?) If that is a .7 liter bottle (most US bottles are .75 liter) then there are 20 pours of 35 ml each and that would be $10.70 a dram in US dollars. That seems pretty expensive. If you watch the cost you could dine out in the US, one evening meal for that amount. Some maybe interesting items, but my bottom line is: I appreciate this video, I learned a lot and this was well worth it for me. Thanks!
Just bought this and having my first dram and I must say that it is fantastic.
I think Ralfy took a few marks off for the price; price aside it is at least a 90!
That is really surprising that this is the most expensive whisky Ralfy has reviewed.
Ralfy I look forward to sunday and your videos. Thank you especially for this one I love compass box, love what they are doing and love your long videos. Longer the better, love listening to you share your knowledge and views, cheers from Canada
Hello Ralfy, I wonder if the phrase you were looking for at 21:10 was ‘economical with the truth’?
Raster’s warning regards posting a film of your whereabouts reminded me of Gavin Maxwell’s experience after publishing “Ring Of Bright Water” in 1960, which became an international best seller, in which he disguised his home at Sandaig, near Glenelg, Scotland, as ‘Camusfearna’ (bay of the alders). However, there were enough clues in the text to enable determined fans to find him, despite the house being in extreme isolation on the sea shore, having no vehicular access, involving a trek down a steep hillside, and being invisible from the road (at least it is now, since forestation and the demolition of the house itself!). And of course no Google Earth. I’ve been there and can attest that it is a long way from anywhere, and yet Maxwell’s mealtimes would sometimes be disturbed by complete, often international, strangers knocking on the door expecting hospitality and, I expect, congratulations for having found the place. Needless to say he was not amused.
By the way, I wholeheartedly recommend all his books, and those about him, a difficult and complex character, a brilliant writer, heavy smoker (up to eighty a day) and daily imbiber, as he wrote his books, of “well watered Teacher’s whisky” (a bottle a day) who passed away from lung cancer aged fifty five. Be warned!
@ralfystuff would you consider giving future reviewed whisky a mark for neat, another mark for water, and if necessary, a 3rd with more water? I feel that many are often afraid to water a dram, or to water it "too much", and that this added metric could benefit the viewer. Furthermore, this could help guide beginners to a better experience.
I realize that the amount of water an individual enjoys most is personal opinion, but we are here for YOUR opinion!
Also, I would love to see more independent bottlings reviewed.
Long time viewer, first time commenting. Keep enjoying whisky and life!
+Michael Coates . . . good idea, I will do a review focusing on this shortly.
Certainly a complex review Ralfy!
Interesting insights, as always. Definitely takes time, and experience helps. I bought a bottle only after two samples, the second being at a 60+ table local whisky convention at Julio's in Westborough, Massachusetts. It was the standout. I'll post the extended review (some day).
In the meantime, how about reviewing Hedonism Quidecimus - the 15th anniversary edition of Hedonism? Some say it is better dram (a better balance?) and a better value ($182 versus $250 locally).
Sláinte!
Rally, great educational review to learn about the interaction between the components of the blend. It would be interesting to see a review of glenmorangie 'signet', an expensive (and in my opinion very good) NAS malt that claims to have very old whisky in it, probably small proportions. Cheers.
That Signet is delicious, not too complicated and inaccessible, but in my opinion the most delicious generally a viable whiskey under $200
+TheOneGlassMan It's expensive as hell here in Aus where I am, it is indeed a nice drop but when you taste something like Glenfiddich 15 year old you really start to question the value for money of these high price fancy pants whiskies.
You certainly could insert many excellent sub $100 that are so good it doesn't seem to make much sense to spend more than that, but I don't go through a bottle that quick, if I only drink one bottle, it will last about 6 weeks on average, so I don't mind spending more and getting exactly what I want.
I used to try and find the best value bottle and tried to see if the Glenlivet 18 is that much better than the 15 (Which it is IMO), but now I stopped collecting and hoarding whiskey, when I finish what I have open I open a few more, and don't pay much attention to the price as long as the bottle is under $200 US
Bill Hartsfield I'm like that too i collect a fair few different whiskies to open at a later date i'll only ever have 1 bottle open at any time though. I've found if I stick to just the one bottle by the time i've reached the end of the bottle i know it thoroughly enough and feel satisfied with it. It's also a really good way to see how the whisky changes in the bottle once it's been opened
Excellent review. I'd like to try a bottle of this but there are a couple more Compass Box bottles I'd buy first.
Heads up, the winter storm that was Jonas is headed your way Ralfy. It dumped about 2 feet of snow where I'm at in Virginia just outside of D.C. Strong wind and rain for you. Hope that roof holds up!
+Billy Hughes . . . best to put the fire on and stay indoors.
Hey ralfy! I hope you're well? Loved this review. I had the pleasure of trying this whisky a few weeks back. An absolutely stunning and complex blend! I love Compass box and haven't had a bad one yet!
I’d bet the farm that just keeping an unopened bottle in your cellar will prove a good investment.
Always enjoy your videos Ralfy. I discovered them a while back when I started getting interested in expanding my knowledge of single malts and recommend your reviews whenever I get a chance. Now days I do love me some Springbank and look forward to visiting the distillery myself. Thanks for the introduction to this malty manicurist of manliness.
Adam Campbell
Baltimore, Maryland
Glad I passed this one up and saved some money for some better drams!
I cannot claim to have watched all the video reviews you have done but I have seen a good chunk of them. I would just like to say that this review was superb and immensely informative, perhaps the finest I have yet seen of your postings, many thanks indeed.
On a side note, any chance of some Bruichalddich reviews? I seem to have recently fallen in love with various independent bottlings from the distillers in the 20+ year age range and would love to hear the thoughts of somebody more experienced than I.
Another fantastic review Ralfy! Just a little tip though, Magritte is from Belgium, not France :)
Hi Ralfy, Love the new camera angle and enjoying the views as usual. Quick question, your glass of water looks slightly chilled, Isit chilled or is that just the glass?
+crenn12 . . . just the damp bothy !
thank you ralfy for clarifying some of the transparency arguments out there, it is a complicated subject to resolve. alot of points to be noted in the matter. btw cant wait for your next review as Lagavulin 16 is up there on my list of greats, but its demand doesnt help on the long run i think ;)
Thanks for the good thoughts on this bottle.
Howdy Ralfy! Just wanted to thank you for the entertaining and informative whisky reviews. I understand you have access to so many fantastic whiskeys, but could you please review the Deanston Virgin Oak ( no age statement that I could see) and the Glen Moray Port Cask finish. Both of these whiskey I purchased in Texas (US) for under 32.00 dollars, and for the money I thought they tasted great. Thank You and Cheers
Looking forward to the Lagavulin 16 review. Its one dram of scotch I haven't tried just yet.
I really hope to see a Dark Origins and a Highland Park 15 review soon.
Always love the passion. Ralfy.
Margritte is Belgian Ralfy!
love your blogs
Ralfy, I know it is not a scotch whisky, but is it in your mind to review the Macmyra Barsten? It's as expensive as the Flaming Heart but, when I tasted it at the Whisky Live 2015, I found it an interesting experience. I would like to know your opinion. Thanks.
It would be great if you mentioned about prices more often. It is interesting to see how much more we are paying in Canada.
Hi Ralfy May sound like a stupid question but I've recently started doing my own tasting notes but due to budget I can't buy as many regular bottles as I'd like. Would you say that the tasting notes for a miniature would be the same as a standard sized bottle
Thanks Jake
+Jake Cullen . . . mini's are fine so long as they are relatively fresh. Old mini's can be 'cardboardy' and spoiled.
My favorite Sunday evening moment is waiting for ralfy's review! Looking forward to a review of some Japanese whiskeys, only 6months left here in Japan for me before I leave so let me know whats good! Thanks
+Buck D And if you are looking for something a bit out of the ordinary, I'm really enjoying the Nikka Coffey Grain whisky right now.
+A.P. Heffel how do you find the distillers reserve compared to the 12? I've had the reserve and enjoyed it quite a bit but I'm wondering whether to pay out a little more and get a bottle of the 12
An 86 is NOT an integrity score for something this exceptional.
I just had my first glass of Laphroig last night. The smokeyness blew me away and I am in love. What others would you recommend with a similar taste? The smoke was just amazing.
+brooksjedi Ardbeg 10 year old is what I would highly recommend. Lots of bonfire characteristics =P 46% abv, natural colour and non-chill filtered too. can't go wrong!
HillaToppa 90'z
Thank you! I was going to buy a bottle tomorrow, i'll pick it up and give it a try!
brooksjedi No worries, enjoy! Ardbeg 10 is a staple for anyone who's a fan of Islay's. If you like Laphroaig you will like Ardbeg. Guaranteed
Magritte was belgian. As usual Ralfy, check before asserting. Nice review, thanks.
As a total fan of your reviews I'd like to know your Single Malt choice if you were on a budget. I've been pondering how best to ask this question. I'd say you pick the budget based upon your knowledge of living in Scotland, or living on the Isle of Man, consider the pounds or dollars available to various folks, and then the question would be, on that kind of budget what would be the best Single Malt to purchase?
+Raster . . . Highland Park 12yo
+ralfystuff Thanks! Fantastic recommendation. Sampling and enjoying Single Malts is a new thing for me, I have many opened bottles, and only two empty bottles: Glenmorangie Lasanta (my first purchase) and 12yo Highland Park. I certainly understand this recommendation. My Old Pulteny 12yo (inspired by your video of 3 Single Malts for beginners) is about to become my third empty bottle. I wonder what other relative beginners here have to say about empty bottles.
Big thanx Ralf! Not just for this review, I finally got to open Smith & Cross which I'd probably never discover, weren't it for you. What a beefy sip that one!
+Dan Hammer . . . it is a beauty.
Hi ralfy. I was wondering do any scotch whisky makers charcoal mellow their products like they do in Tennessee?
Had a Spice Tree the other day, wow its very rich and creamy. Super good for the money
Hey Ralfy, could you explain where the often mentioned leathery notes in whisky come from? Older=more leather? Thank you! Still on the hunt for that Laga DE you recommended me. Samples soon to arrive at my "bothy" :) Cheerio from germany
+Hingle McCringleberry . . . both 'leather' and 'polish/tobacco' notes of smell and taste are associated with old-aged casks.
That's the same mark as JW Black label! Quite strange when considering the price difference...
+Jayo Felony . . . this is a good example of how price does not confirm a quality of experience with smell and taste.
Sorry to hear about the flooding. I do have one question. You say this is the most expensive bottle reviewed, but I've watched you enjoy Karuzawa, Pappy, Port Ellen, Rosebank, 25 year this and that and some of those, at current market price, are way over £150. Did you just get lucky and buy before the price hike, or do you have some trade secrets? Anyway, great review. Sampled this and really enjoyed it, but £150 is steep, but quality is quality.
+Bryan Usrey . . . I got lucky before the price hike with most of my review bottles, however this time the price nearly put me off completely.
Hi Ralfy, great video again. Could you review ben bracken 28yr old? Not sure if it's already been suggested but I'm very curious as to your opinion.
Ralfy, your reviews are tremendously informative, and entertaining--thank you! Just curious: have you ever had Booker's Bourbon? If not, perhaps an idea for a future review. Thanks!
Ralfy, Magritte was a belgian painter, not french. But he was from the french speaking part of Belgium. Just so you know. And great review by the way!
+Dieter Swerts . . . thanks for that update.
Thanks Ralfy I won't be buying this one. but I do want to have taste . The information you give is excellent I look forward to my Sundays just for your reviews keep up the good work
Oh Ralfy my brother from another mother, Magritte is from Belgium! and so are french fries! And so is belgian Owl single malt. The french have enough to brag about anyway. No need for them to steal it from us. :-)
+Rob Teuwen . . . I stand corrected, you are right, we live and learn !
Ralphystuff I'm keen to get your thoughts on the lakes distillery in Cumbria and there recent efforts of a blended whisky named 'the one', also in a sherry cask edition they are doing a single malt for 2017 too. I ask as a young Cumbrian now living in London and wonder if it's worth while gift for malt men. Thanks keep it up. I got my first bottle of old Putney on your recommendation many years ago and always come back here for advice!
+Philip Wright . . . not tried any Cumbrian whisky yet, but I expect it to be decent stuff !
ahh yes a re-review of my favourite whisky of all...Lagavulin 16! If I was dieing in my bed this would be my choice for one last dram.
So, using your art analogy are Compass Box laughing at people who buy this 'Not A Luxury Whisky' by charging an eye watering premium price of £150.00 for it? Or have I misunderstood?
+Philip Eagleton . . . not laughing, just inventive and contemporary marketing.
+Philip Eagleton reminds me of Magritte's "Ceci n'est pas une pipe"
+edoardo bandieri the name comes from Magritte's famous "pipe" painting.
thanks for the malt mention ralfy!
Honestly Ralfy, calling a blend 'This is not a luxury Whisky' and charging £150 for it, is taking the piss. I call it 'Yes it bloody well Is' :)
Ralfystuff can you please review Blanton's Single Barrel or Special Reserve Bourbon?
Hi Ralfy! where can I post a malt mention for you to review? there's a whisky that I cab't find a review of... it's calld Black Face as a reference to the black face sheep of the highlands... Thanks
hey ralfy didn't you review pappy van winkle? Wouldn't that be the most expensive whiskey you've reviewed? I enjoyed this review a lot because it sounds like quite a difference experience. I'm looking forward to your re-review on Lagavulin 16. It's one of my favorites. I always thought that if god has a swamp it probably taste like Lagavulin.
+Mike Keller . . . the PVW cost me £110
I was wondering what effect decanting would have on this.
+Kurt Arbuckle . . . short term over a few weeks no problem, I would be wary of over-oxidisation any more than six weeks.
So... what happens if Compass Box ignores the SWA? Can they do anything legally to CB or fine them?
+TheJohn8765 . . . legal fees punishment !
Have you been digging into that bottle of Lagavulin 16 behind you Ralfy? might we see a re-review of that soon?
Hi Ralfy great reviews! I recently found a bottle of Glendronach 15 Revival, do you think it would be wise to hold on to it for a while and make a few quid or just enjoy it now?
+Emre Erpul Keep it for a good day. It is not reasonable to think it will gain enough value to make money worth your time. Unless you are hurting for $10 in which case you probably would not buy it. I found a few and will hang onto them for a while. Betting on the new stuff in a few years to be much higher priced and not as good, as history repeats itself. Bummer.
+Emre Erpul . . . keep it for now and enjoy it later.
+Brian D The price of Glendronach 15 Revival jumped from 58 eur to 83 eur in a 2015, where I live.. 58..ok, no problem, but 83..hmm, no way.
+mirqo well I live in Spain and found another bottle today in my local wine shop for 51 euros :) gonna enjoy it tonight
+Emre Erpul Cheers (you lucky:) malt mate!
Hello Ralfy! Great review, very useful information.
Could you please do a review of Famous Grouse 18 y.o. Vatted Malt? I bought a couple of bottles in the US and it´s a great malt blend.
The issue is that it was discontinued some years ago. But I think you can deal with that.
Regards from Argentina!
a very good bottle, especially for the price, goes great with dark chocolate
+stephen adams I absolutely agree.
Btw for everyone whos interested: Check compass box' youtube channel for an official presentation of this blend by John Glaser.
Staves are NOT "banned"; they were opposed by the SWA and CB decided not to take it to court for actual resolution. Much as they want to be mistaken for one, the SWA is NOT a regulatory body.
As for transparency, I agree with that objective wholeheartedly, but I take current efforts with a grain of salt because a key issue is also consistency in the approach TO information: if age information is important to Compass Box, then it should be revealing what it legally can (minimum age) WHILE actually fighting for reform on labeling law with percentage composition. In the absence of that, what CB's "conflicts" with the SWA amount to is just PR and market positioning while selectively giving age information on certain products where it is of perceived benefit and not on others - which really isn't any different than any other producer is doing. Just like any other producer, CB likes to discuss age where it is significantly present (and helpful to sales) with certain products and not elsewhere (where are the recipe cards for Great King Street, for example), and there isn't anything particularly new or innovative about that. We'll know we've really moved into the legitimate age of information transparency when it's used to confirm "as young as you feared" and not just "older than you might have thought".
Could you do a full review of both Monkey Shoulder and Maker's 46? Those are both whiskys that you have mentioned, but haven't fully reviewed yet.
I went through a bottle of Monkey Shoulder last year. I thought it was ok at first but weakened as the bottle dropped. It didn't hold together well. Just seemed too young and thin. There are better blends for a similar price imo.
Dear Ralfy, can you do a review of Johnny Walker Platinum ?
Would you please review Hedonism by Compass Box ? It is supposed to be all grain.
+Jayanta Kumar Aikat . . . it is, and a decent grain whisky too.
+Jayanta Kumar Aikat ...He reviewed Hedonism whisky in episode 254 :)
Can you please review Black Dog scotch wiskey!
Whats the difference between a blended malt and a blended whisky. You probably told it before but can't find it.
+Jp M . . . blended malt is a mixture of single pot-malts from two or more distilleries, a blended whisky is pot-malt and column-grain from two or more distilleries.
I know this is pretty old now but I swear I’ve seen you review more expensive malts before this (or maybe I just watched older reviews before this)
Ralfy I'd like to think that the name is a provocation rather than an attempt at being trendy or hip.
Perhaps they're inviting the customer to contemplate what luxury whisky is, by making a superlative blend, which are often looked down upon by the single malties. Something like, "keep on walkin, nothing to see here." :)
+tripler . . . good observation !
I don’t know anything about their whisky.
Never had any.
What I see are people telling me it’s not about the bottle who then follow up by placing graphics and colour. Then they say it’s not about the buy expensive whisky then follow up by putting ridiculous price tags.
Doesn’t really make wanna pay for it or support it.
If you're referring to Compass Box, then you couldn't be more off base. They make excellent products, and charge a fair price for them. If you knew what went into this bottle, or had the chance to try it, you'd understand that this was a great whisky that offered good value. However, as you admitted, you don't know anything about them, so we can't really expect an informed opinion from you.
I don't really remember making this comment and looking at the typos and missing words it must have been late when I did but regardless you missed my point.
If they truly didn't care how a bottle looks they wouldn't have designed its appearance or bothered with a controversial eye catching title. A simple craft presentation with a card board box and the usual white sticker would suffice.
Go to their channel and watch their video... this is essentially what they're saying: "we don't like flashy bottle which is why we made a flashy bottle".
Plus, my comment wasn't about how good the whisky is it was about the price. Compass Box makes expensive whisky, period.
If you ever worked in sales, marketing or copy-writing you would know that this is how bullshit sales-people think. If you have... let's say, a toothpaste that doesn't taste good then you publicise it as a tasty toothpaste because most people will follow the herd and repeat what they were told ignoring what they feel.
Your opinion that it's good whisky has nothing to do with what I said. I didn't say it's shit, I said they are full of shit (regarding their approach) and because of that I don't feel the desire to support them.
Whether or not it's good whisky has nothing to do with it and honestly for £150 it fucking should be good whisky but what does that have to do with anything? A Ferrari is a great car but it's still very expensive, flashy and takes you from point A to point B just as well as a car that costs 1%.
Now all that aside... you're right, I haven't tried it because I weigh in my options in life. I can't try and do everything. I have limited time and limited resources. I can buy a 25 Y.O Glenfarclas for £89 if I get it at Christmas (and many other examples I don't really need to give) so why would I bank specifically on CB?
Anyway... the point is that you missed my point.
On a Compass Box roll Ralfy? We purchased a bottle of the Flaming Heart 15 Anniversary Edition based on your last review..Very Good Stuff. However, at $213.64 U.S I think I will definitely have to pass on this overpriced blend of Grain and malt whisky's.
At £150 pounds a bottle and an 87/100 review that's what would stop me buying this whisky., incidentally have you ever thought of useing a, pippette, rather than a teaspoon, for controlling the amount of water, going into your whisky. You are much more in control.
Ralfy, surprised to hear you say this is the most expensive whisky you've ever reviewed. Haven't you reviewed some older stuff (25 year old stuff for example) that has to cost more than 150 pounds?
+Josh Lamoreaux +ralfystuff Brora 30yr (plus other Brora's), Port Ellen 21 & 25 all more expensive, just to name a few.
+Josh Lamoreaux . . . checking back most older malts at the time of review were around the £125 mark. The Brora possibly around £140.
+ralfystuff Of course I forget you have better prices in the UK than here in the US, and the dollar is weak to the pound.
Ralfy any Gins common down th pike?
(mayB Botanist?) thnx
+Radio Laboratory Botanist..that would be great.
Ralfy, jus herd California has big ol bilbords of Utube personalityz up ther abuv th hiways!
we gotta get u up there n th spotlite🍷
First after the clock reset I just did!
I agree with douchechillum's sentiments below regarding your influence upon my whisky mania. I enjoyed your video very much and am also very concerned about transparency within the industry. I would like to see more information about the types of casks used and was was maturing in it previously. I would like to see information about the different casks used in the final blend to be stated with percentages. For example, it simply isn't good enough that they state "matured in ex-whisky casks". I want to know which whisky was in those casks previously. Was it one of their own casks from the same distillery or a completely different whisky from another distillery? Whats more, I'd like to know where the cask originally came from. Ex-Sherry European, Ex-Bourbon American....?
Regarding the most expensive whisky you have reviewed, maybe it wasn't at the time but the Caol Ila 25 YO you reviewed earlier is well over £150 now!
In a previous comment I asked you to review the new Glen Scotia 15 YO. Well I bought a bottle and my assessment is - don't bother! I found it over coloured with the taste of artificially sweetened and flavoured boiled orange and barley sweets and a sickly sweet furniture polish beeswax finish.
They just got a few bottles of the Kilchoman 100% Islay 5th Edition Limited Edition in my local shop in Jerusalem. First I was totally shocked and amazed that it's actually slightly cheaper here than in London!! I loved it so much that I bought another bottle before they run out. This you have to review. Clean fresh damp malted roasted barley and fresh earthy peat smoke on the nose with a mouthfull of peaty creamy porridge, seasoned with salt (not sugar). Melt in the mouth Digestive biscuits with English strong tea with milk, custard filling and a long malty polished wood and heather honey finish. For 5 years old this is simply amazing and is currently my favourite whisky. When I was at a tasting session at the distillery back in October, this was the one I loved best. I enjoyed the 4th Edition but the extra year of the 5th Edition really adds to the complexity and depth.
so I managed to turn one of my best friends completely away from scotch. we were sipping on some scotch from my private stock . unfortunately his first taste of this liquid gold was a bottle of Laphroaig. thus has completely turned him against scotch any advise on how to reel him back in
+Nicholas Rose . . . Irish whiskey, Cooley or 12yo Bushmills.
+ralfystuff wow thank you
A leak in your roof and your spending £150 on a whisky! You must be minted Ralfy! :P
Has Ralfy reviewed an Old Scotch Single Grain before?
+Hong Fu Teo review 255 was 28 yo Carsebridge and 256 was 36 yo Invergordon
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BuVCjv8FY9Wa2FJpKgLqQh9NwoSE3Okb_tasTtHbvC4/edit?usp=sharing
+conradbw thanks :D
Odd Question Ralfy...Do you ever get concerned about your candle getting those bottles of Whisky on your book case too hot? Does that affect them in your opinion? I get like an overbearing parent with my bottles and just wanted your view on this. Cheers.
+Whisky Daddy . . . never bothered by it.
+Whisky Daddy I think where he is in the U.K. the climate is cold enough that it wouldn't be an issue.
Not that I'm trying to make a big discussion of this, but to me that would make it even more of a problem. Now the whisky is making even more dramatic changes in temperature from rather cold to basically roasting on a fire. Just an opinion and we love opinions at ralfystuff.
Whisky Daddy Yeah true haha but nah i can't see how one little candle would do much up against the harsh climate of scotland =P
I'm from England so I'm well aware.
I'm really looking forward to that next review because I happen to have a bottle of Lagavulin 16, and I'd like to share your experience... I'll pass on the not a luxury whisky because of the extreme expense.
Ralfy, I've been wondering, can you spell Mank's Bothee for us?
+signupforcontent . . . . Manx Bothy.
Right, thanks!
For those like me who didn't know:
Manx is the adjective for the Isle of Man.
Bothy is a simple, semi public shelter.
With all the choices out there, you would be mad or filthy rich to shell out £150 on that.
wait... the most expensive ? that 30 year brora was cheaper than this?
+Rabid Raccoon . . . I think I paid £140 for the Brora, but not 100% sure about that !
Too expensive
If you want to support Compass Box in their lobbying of the spirit law to allow full transparency, you can sign their petition here: compassboxwhisky.com/transparency/#prettyPhoto
This is not a whisky review.
This review left me with a curious cask question about transparency. Has any malt producers openly experimented with putting new make in virgin white oak for a few years then refilled a couple times to give a true Scotch seasoned cask that has tamed that new oak yet doesn't have any Bourbon or Sherry influence? It's effectively a used cask but without another spirits' influence.
¨This is the most expensive whisky I ever reviewed¨ not so fast there. Was it whisky or whiskey?
Cause review 393 was a Pappy Van 20 Winkle 20yo bourbon.
Try getting that for 150 £.
+Chris Heslop -- I think it was a 30-year-old Brora, and I thought of it when Ralfy said this Compass Box was the most expensive whiskey he has ever reviewed. He has also reviewed a 25-year-old Rittenhouse Rye. That should have cost more than 150 pounds.
Do we have any data on throat cancer due to alcohol consumption ?
Yes there is
+Rasish Subedi That's the one beef I have with a regular dram. I don't mind dying early, but throat cancer is one nasty illness.
+Soteriologe Those who consume about 3.5 drinks a day have about 2 to 3 times greater risk factor than those who don't.
+Soteriologe you should take some regular break between alcohol intake but it's highly within people who take alcohol to get drunk
+TempestasAurum I am just reading on that. The difficulty with the statisics apparently is that in questionnaires people with high consumption regularly downplay their consumption so that the correlation between cancer and moderate drinking is distored by resulting illnesses of people whose drinking is not moderate. But yikes, I think I'll still reduce.
Holy smokes! 150 pounds! The other day I saw a bottle of the Blue Label for about as much, remember thinking, I'd love to be able to spend that kind of dough on a fifth.. btw Ralphy, off-hand can you name some rums that are adding sugar / sweeteners? That's pretty un-kewl.. and could it be that CB is really hinting that as opposed to being a 'Luxury', this nectar is in fact, a 'Neccessity'?.. just a thought. Regardless, I'm too thread-bare to even consider a bottle! I'll stick to the Bunna' and the 'Phroaig for now.. Not to mention the Lag! ;-) ua-cam.com/video/kzME9i03PpI/v-deo.html
Don't bother with Blue Label. It's a very mediocre whisky, and that's before you take into account the absurd price tag.
I don't understand some of your statements for this review. You say that water "drowns" out older whiskies. Yet you add water to let the older whiskies (40 yro grain whiskey) show themselves? Huh?
At the beginning of the review he didn't mention the oak. I'd assume as the water he added initially had a chance to settle in the oak became more apparent, thus him adding the 2nd drop.
I wish I watched this video earlier... This whisky is not as good as its price and what it tells you from the fancy box...
It should be ILLEGAL to omit information on a label. I always see expensive extravirgin olive oil labeled as “Italian” only because the oil is bottled in Italy. But then one finds out that the olives come from 5 different countries. People should refuse to purchase a product that doesn’t disclose its real content. We put whisky, food, beverages...into our bodies.
What does he read off of it looks to me like he knows nothing about the whiskey and is just reading a description of it. That may not be the case but it looks like it.
I wish I could give this video a triple thumbs up.
Ralfy, Heaven Hill is dropping the 12 year age statement from Elijah Craig. Lots of bourbon buddies are upset.
+Robert Rogers . . . let them know the bourbon-buddies are not pleased. They may reconsider.
+Robert Rogers -- And Jim Beam is dropping the 9-year age statement from bottles of Knob Creek Bourbon sold outside the US, while keeping the age statement for bottles sold in the US.
+Richard Bostan That is no good at all. I have contacted Heaven Hill to register my displeasure with the decision to drop the age statement from Elijah Craig. I will let you know when and if they respond.
+ralfystuff I have registered my protest via email. The bad part is I really appreciate Heaven Hill's products. Their Bottled in Bond products are the hidden gems (and affordable) of the bourbon range. I will let you know how it goes.
6th yay
I don't know my number lol
John shud continu doing this n rub th SWA noses n it. John is a strate shootr w/nothin but integrity n quality n his lil boteek company.