I just want to take a minute to wish you a happy healthy and prosperous New Year! I hope your new adventure is going to bring you joy and happiness. Thank you from all of us for exceptional knowledge and another wonderful year.
I just have to pile in with everyone else and say that this is my favorite wrapup of the year. It covers the entire spectrum of spirits, is always varied and the price and availability comments just add to a great presentation. Many thanks
Insane to me you don't have more subscribers, either way thank you for the education you provide on these reviews. God knows we spend a ton of money on spirits and your opinions are well respected
I really appreciate how you approach spirits and your yearly presentation, simple straight to the spirit of the year, no pomp and circumstance so to speak. Thank You
All they had was the fortaleza anejo at my store and went ahead and got it. I will be sipping on it tonight! Thanks for all the videos and knowledge you dropped this year, have a prosperous new year LIQUORHOUND!
Glad to see a mention on the Ardbeg Scorch Committee release - I thought it was unbelievably good, one of the best whiskies I've had. Cheers and thanks for another great video!
I always love these year-end roundup videos. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on that Seagrass rye when my paycheck comes in. Thanks for the reviews!
I own a liquor store in NYS and it's unbelievable how you find any of these spirits. Availability has been so ridcuously hard on so many different brands, I've been really struggling to keep the shelves full this year, everything seems to be out of stock or back ordered 😅
You should definitely try out Valentine Distillery based out of Detroit if you haven't already. They continue to win a ton of global awards on their vodka, gin, and whiskey.
Super video Chris, thank you. Yes, Nikka FTB has sourced scotch in it. Agree with the Solstice pick that stuff is terrific and even better price point. Between you and a bunch other UA-camrs raving about the Seagrass, guess I'm gonna have to pick one up. Cheers All!
Been waiting on this one...WOO HOO! Haven't watched it yet, so "get busy Chris!" Will leave another comment after the show. And now, without further commercial interruption you're on Mr. Trevino.........
I was wondering if you had the 1/8 distilling company release for this past year. The Untitled Whiskey is ridiculously rich and insane in terms of finishing influence. For me, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend was my American spirit of the year and that Untitled Whiskey release was within the top ten. When you take a 10-14 year old high rye bourbon and finish it in good casks - interesting things can happen.
You're simply the best ! Nice to know the goodies are so close to home: will try the Asbach 15 to see if your 21 is worth the investment. You wouldn't believe how jaded Germans are about "Asbach Uralt" having been hammered into us with commercials for decades. Cheers and happy new year !
Can't find any Forteleza in Minnesota :( I did however try Tequila Ocho for the first time this year, and I know of a store that carries G4 and some other good stuff so I will have to get that soon.
Happy 2022 Chris! Thanks for another interesting and enlightening year-end recommended list. I'm sipping on some Springbank 10 right now, delicious stuff 🙂
Here in Germany the Asbach 3yo is 10-15€, the 8yo 20-25€, the 15yo 30-35€ and the 21yo 80-100€. Even the 1972 Jahrgangsbrand is only ~130€. So if you live in Germany or central Europe Asbach is just the best deal for brandy and the distillery is located beautifully in the Rhinevalley in Rüdesheim right in the middle of the arguably best wine region in Germany. The Japanese Situation is really Bad, i hope for a better Status in the next decade…
I HAVE ALREADY GONE THROUGH ONE BOTTLE OF LAPHROAIG 10 YEAR SHERRY OAK AND TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU THAT ITS VERY TASTY. I JUST DID A WORLDWIDE SEARCH AND NOTHING CLOSE TO $90. WHERE CAN I BUY FOR $65-70 ??.........CHEERS FOR ANOTHER GREAT REVIEW.
Great list but I gotta point out something that everyone been doing, the Seagrass is a finished rye so it’s not really fair to call it a rye since it’s so off profile for a rye.
You almost get me drinking armagnac, or brandy with these yearly wrap-up videos. Sticking with whisky for now, how about an American single malt catagory?
Lol, I actually was close to including that category, but space was limited and I also didn’t have time to round up the bottles that would be needed. This year I really enjoyed the Westward Whiskey (new bottling with blueish label) and some of the Virginia Malt bottlings. Cheers!
@@LiquorHound I've been passing on Westward but I'll keep the blueish label in mind next time I see one. I'm finding the quality and texture of some cask strengths from DelBac, Westland and Colkegan are way up there.
Also I think PM Spirits is on to something big in the US as an independent bottler. I have a store pick of L'Encantada XO of a blend of 3 barrels 30-35yrs old. Great value and delicious.
Interresting how flavours differ from the US vs. Europe. Asbach, "brandy of the year"? Unbelieveable. I'm surprised that you didn't have a Metaxa up there as well... You probably won't get too much of quality spanish or portugese, or even armenian, brandies over there.
The Asbach 21 Year was my “World Brandy of the year” (not including Cognac and Armagnac). It was the purity and elegance of the distillate (with the long maturation) that got it there. We do get Armenian, and a few Spanish Brandys here in Texas (but not much Portuguese). My problem with the high end Ararats was the heavy use of dosagé. The few upper tier Spanish brandys we get (Torres 20, 30 and Lustau) have a similar issue, but lean heavily on the sherry casks (which aren’t always “clean” - meaning they have sulphur notes). That said, I’ll give them all a fair shake again this year, and we’ll see how they rank this December. Cheers!
@@LiquorHound: Spanish Larios has a fantastic brandy called 1866 (Nothing spectacular about the bottle itself, though.) - sherry casks as well - and another great house from Mallorca, Suau - 8, 15, 25 & 50. There's loads of others, too, of course, but not all make large quantities. Portugal i have yet to deepen myself into, but given their production of port & madeira wines, they have an excellent starting point for cask maturation. There's great stuff from italy as well - Vecchia Romagna being the most available. Tuaca & Villa Zarri definetly worth checking.
Did you find that the Scorch Committee needed to breathe? I was severely disappointed when I first opened mine, but with some air in the bottle and a couple months on the shelf it got really good. I haven't seen other reviews mention that, though.
I appreciate the suggestion, and I’ve reviewed The Rock’s Teramana tequilas. But to be honest, I don’t usually buy celebrity bottles since they’re mostly overpriced / mid-to-lower tier sprits (quality wise). Let me think on it, and if I can come up with a good lineup that won’t interfere too much - between spirit types - maybe it’ll happen one day. Cheers!
@@LiquorHound Thank you for responding! I trust your reviews and judgment. I tried some and thought they were not up to my taste. I live in Hawaii and get to purchase when I travel to Virginia and Florida. Most of the liquors you review are unavailable in Hawaii. But when they show up, I purchase them. Koloa Farms in Kauai produced a 5-year Rum priced $130. I thought they were nuts until I tried a free sample. I think it's well done. Happy Holidays!
Actually they released CC 44 year some time ago. The 43 year has somewhere between 8-9% 11 year rye blended in. So per Canadian rules, 9.09% or 1/11, the 43 year age statement can remain. The main thing is the end result I suppose but that is the way it is for the CC 41-44 year releases. 41 year had Cognac, Sherry and Rye added, but no more than 9% in total. The 40 year was 100% 40 year corn
It’s crazy how a scotch can evolve so much in a bottle. I wonder how many phases there is? (Just opened, neck of the bottle, fully opened-full surface of the bottle, less than a third left)
It was a group/store selection from here in the North Texas Area (a few months ago). Lots of stores are selecting their own single barrels of Holmes Cay (some in unique casks like this), so if you see or hear of any, you can feel safe picking them up. They also have a line of their own releases that have been solid. Good luck and cheers!
AND......the only one I can get in North Carolina is the Laphroaig 10. Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC Stores) just don't carry anything that is going to sit on the shelf for over a week or two. It's all about getting those TAX DOLLARS.
Nikka From The Barrel is definitely NOT a Made in Japan whisky under the new rules. Nikka Coffey Malt likewise but interestingly Nikka Coffey Grain is Japanese.
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I just want to take a minute to wish you a happy healthy and prosperous New Year! I hope your new adventure is going to bring you joy and happiness. Thank you from all of us for exceptional knowledge and another wonderful year.
Thank you! I wish you and all my viewers the same as well! Take care and cheers!
I just have to pile in with everyone else and say that this is my favorite wrapup of the year. It covers the entire spectrum of spirits, is always varied and the price and availability comments just add to a great presentation. Many thanks
Thank you and cheers!
Insane to me you don't have more subscribers, either way thank you for the education you provide on these reviews. God knows we spend a ton of money on spirits and your opinions are well respected
Thank you for watching and appreciating! Cheers!
I really appreciate how you approach spirits and your yearly presentation, simple straight to the spirit of the year, no pomp and circumstance so to speak. Thank You
Thank you and I’m glad you’re here! Cheers!
Why do I always look forward to this list. Cause he always has a little for everyone. #liqourhound
I look forward to your wrap-up every year, Chris. Great recommendations, naturally. Love ya work, mate.
Thank you and I hope you have a great 2022! Cheers!
All they had was the fortaleza anejo at my store and went ahead and got it. I will be sipping on it tonight! Thanks for all the videos and knowledge you dropped this year, have a prosperous new year LIQUORHOUND!
Glad to help! Happy New Year and cheers!
Glad to see a mention on the Ardbeg Scorch Committee release - I thought it was unbelievably good, one of the best whiskies I've had. Cheers and thanks for another great video!
These videos are always fun and interesting. Great job my friend.
Thanks for a super presentation. 👍🏻
Happy Holidays!
Now the search begins. Thank you for including the list in your description. Happy New Year
You are THE source to go for all our libation needs.
Thank you, Happy New Year, and cheers!
I always love these year-end roundup videos.
I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on that Seagrass rye when my paycheck comes in. Thanks for the reviews!
You're welcome, and that's not a bad idea! Cheers!
Happy New Year and continued success with your new brand. Your end of the year wrap up is always enlightening.
Merry xmas & happyy new year LiquorHound and everyoneeee🍻🍻🍻🍻🥃🥃🥃🥃🤟🤟🤟🥂👏👏💕✌️😎 Stay safe n healthy everyone🤟🤟🤟
The Japanese offerings have been a bit slim and we are in some respects hitting “peak whiskey” in certain categories.
Always a joy to see your vids and this one is especially superb!
Cheers
Thank you and cheers!
I appreciate the honest reviews and no-nonsense talk. Keep it up and have a great 2022!
I own a liquor store in NYS and it's unbelievable how you find any of these spirits. Availability has been so ridcuously hard on so many different brands, I've been really struggling to keep the shelves full this year, everything seems to be out of stock or back ordered 😅
Sorry to hear that, but thanks for sharing. Here's hoping for a better 2022 for everyone! Cheers!
Great video! I always look forward to and enjoy your reviews. Maybe add some more cognac reviews? Keep up the great work. 👍
You should definitely try out Valentine Distillery based out of Detroit if you haven't already. They continue to win a ton of global awards on their vodka, gin, and whiskey.
As always great year end round up, I just wish there were more affordable offerings for the blue collar working stiff. Slàinte Mhath
Great selection! Happy holidays Chris and your family
Thank you! I wish the same to you and yours! Cheers!
Great review as always.
Was looking forward to the year end review.
Great lineup and awesome commentary as usual. Hope you have a fantastic new year!
Thank you and I wish the same to all of you! Cheers!
Super video Chris, thank you. Yes, Nikka FTB has sourced scotch in it. Agree with the Solstice pick that stuff is terrific and even better price point. Between you and a bunch other UA-camrs raving about the Seagrass, guess I'm gonna have to pick one up. Cheers All!
Thank you and cheers!
Been waiting on this one...WOO HOO! Haven't watched it yet, so "get busy Chris!" Will leave another comment after the show. And now, without further commercial interruption you're on Mr. Trevino.........
I hope you enjoyed it and cheers!
Of those the 8 ABC stores around me only carries three of those.
Always enjoy these. Thank you!
always the best year-end spirits video. Thanks!
Always a treat to see your top picks of the year!
I was wondering if you had the 1/8 distilling company release for this past year. The Untitled Whiskey is ridiculously rich and insane in terms of finishing influence. For me, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend was my American spirit of the year and that Untitled Whiskey release was within the top ten. When you take a 10-14 year old high rye bourbon and finish it in good casks - interesting things can happen.
Those were tasty! Thank you for the comment and cheers!
I waited all year for this video!
You're simply the best ! Nice to know the goodies are so close to home: will try the Asbach 15 to see if your 21 is worth the investment. You wouldn't believe how jaded Germans are about "Asbach Uralt" having been hammered into us with commercials for decades. Cheers and happy new year !
Thank you and that’s not a bad idea! Happy New Year and cheers! 🎊
Love Your Reviews. Please flash names on the screen in case I want to buy some of this Stuff. Thanks...
Can't find any Forteleza in Minnesota :( I did however try Tequila Ocho for the first time this year, and I know of a store that carries G4 and some other good stuff so I will have to get that soon.
Happy 2022 Chris! Thanks for another interesting and enlightening year-end recommended list. I'm sipping on some Springbank 10 right now, delicious stuff 🙂
A great pour for a great new year! Cheers!
( Ha - ha. You had me at 'blue cheese' there. )
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Great List!!! Cheers :)
Awesome reviews.. THANKS
Here in Germany the Asbach 3yo is 10-15€, the 8yo 20-25€, the 15yo 30-35€ and the 21yo 80-100€. Even the 1972 Jahrgangsbrand is only ~130€. So if you live in Germany or central Europe Asbach is just the best deal for brandy and the distillery is located beautifully in the Rhinevalley in Rüdesheim right in the middle of the arguably best wine region in Germany.
The Japanese Situation is really Bad, i hope for a better Status in the next decade…
I HAVE ALREADY GONE THROUGH ONE BOTTLE OF LAPHROAIG 10 YEAR SHERRY OAK AND TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU THAT ITS VERY TASTY. I JUST DID A WORLDWIDE SEARCH AND NOTHING CLOSE TO $90. WHERE CAN I BUY FOR $65-70 ??.........CHEERS FOR ANOTHER GREAT REVIEW.
Here in a few spots in Texas they're $67. Thank you for watching and leaving the comment! Cheers!
@@LiquorHound wish they could sell to california
Another great video!
Nice video man! You just got a new sub my friend! Cheers and happy new year!
Thank you for being here and cheers!
Great job, as always. Thanks
Great list but I gotta point out something that everyone been doing, the Seagrass is a finished rye so it’s not really fair to call it a rye since it’s so off profile for a rye.
been waiting weeks for this video!!
Hope you enjoyed it! Cheers!
Merry Christmas and happy New Years!
To you as well! Cheers!
You almost get me drinking armagnac, or brandy with these yearly wrap-up videos.
Sticking with whisky for now, how about an American single malt catagory?
Lol, I actually was close to including that category, but space was limited and I also didn’t have time to round up the bottles that would be needed. This year I really enjoyed the Westward Whiskey (new bottling with blueish label) and some of the Virginia Malt bottlings. Cheers!
@@LiquorHound I've been passing on Westward but I'll keep the blueish label in mind next time I see one.
I'm finding the quality and texture of some cask strengths from DelBac, Westland and Colkegan are way up there.
Hell of a video man
Wonderful awesome fantastic review well done keep it up 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷 cheeeeeeers
Thank you kindly and cheers!
Great video as always.
I personally hated Laphroaig 10 Sherry oak finish. I tried so hard to like it.
Definitely agree with Seagrass!
Also I think PM Spirits is on to something big in the US as an independent bottler. I have a store pick of L'Encantada XO of a blend of 3 barrels 30-35yrs old. Great value and delicious.
Interresting how flavours differ from the US vs. Europe. Asbach, "brandy of the year"? Unbelieveable. I'm surprised that you didn't have a Metaxa up there as well...
You probably won't get too much of quality spanish or portugese, or even armenian, brandies over there.
The Asbach 21 Year was my “World Brandy of the year” (not including Cognac and Armagnac). It was the purity and elegance of the distillate (with the long maturation) that got it there. We do get Armenian, and a few Spanish Brandys here in Texas (but not much Portuguese). My problem with the high end Ararats was the heavy use of dosagé. The few upper tier Spanish brandys we get (Torres 20, 30 and Lustau) have a similar issue, but lean heavily on the sherry casks (which aren’t always “clean” - meaning they have sulphur notes). That said, I’ll give them all a fair shake again this year, and we’ll see how they rank this December. Cheers!
@@LiquorHound: Spanish Larios has a fantastic brandy called 1866 (Nothing spectacular about the bottle itself, though.) - sherry casks as well - and another great house from Mallorca, Suau - 8, 15, 25 & 50. There's loads of others, too, of course, but not all make large quantities. Portugal i have yet to deepen myself into, but given their production of port & madeira wines, they have an excellent starting point for cask maturation. There's great stuff from italy as well - Vecchia Romagna being the most available. Tuaca & Villa Zarri definetly worth checking.
Happy New Year!🎊
Happy New Year and cheers! 🎉
Agree 100% whit the rums
Did you find that the Scorch Committee needed to breathe? I was severely disappointed when I first opened mine, but with some air in the bottle and a couple months on the shelf it got really good. I haven't seen other reviews mention that, though.
It did need some time. Thanks for the comment and cheers!
Can you please do a special review on Celebrity owned or promoted brands? i.e. Ciroc, Black Irish, Juan One, Cincoro, "Rock" Tequila, etc...
I appreciate the suggestion, and I’ve reviewed The Rock’s Teramana tequilas. But to be honest, I don’t usually buy celebrity bottles since they’re mostly overpriced / mid-to-lower tier sprits (quality wise). Let me think on it, and if I can come up with a good lineup that won’t interfere too much - between spirit types - maybe it’ll happen one day. Cheers!
@@LiquorHound Thank you for responding! I trust your reviews and judgment. I tried some and thought they were not up to my taste. I live in Hawaii and get to purchase when I travel to Virginia and Florida. Most of the liquors you review are unavailable in Hawaii. But when they show up, I purchase them. Koloa Farms in Kauai produced a 5-year Rum priced $130. I thought they were nuts until I tried a free sample. I think it's well done. Happy Holidays!
Actually they released CC 44 year some time ago. The 43 year has somewhere between 8-9% 11 year rye blended in. So per Canadian rules, 9.09% or 1/11, the 43 year age statement can remain. The main thing is the end result I suppose but that is the way it is for the CC 41-44 year releases. 41 year had Cognac, Sherry and Rye added, but no more than 9% in total.
The 40 year was 100% 40 year corn
Yep, but here in Texas we get releases very late - so the 44 isn’t here yet. Thank you and cheers!
It’s crazy how a scotch can evolve so much in a bottle. I wonder how many phases there is? (Just opened, neck of the bottle, fully opened-full surface of the bottle, less than a third left)
It evolves best as soon as you drink it. Remember that.
Wow where do you find all of those great bottles?!?
Various local stores here in Texas. Cheers!
I've never seen that particular Holmes Cay before(nor can i find any info on it); does anyone know when that was released?
It was a group/store selection from here in the North Texas Area (a few months ago). Lots of stores are selecting their own single barrels of Holmes Cay (some in unique casks like this), so if you see or hear of any, you can feel safe picking them up. They also have a line of their own releases that have been solid. Good luck and cheers!
Thank you
I wonder if Japanese whisky will become better or worse after the new laws
AND......the only one I can get in North Carolina is the Laphroaig 10. Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC Stores) just don't carry anything that is going to sit on the shelf for over a week or two. It's all about getting those TAX DOLLARS.
Thanks LH !!!!!
Do you ever review apricot brandy? I know you've done Armenian brandy before, but not an apricot brandy that they seem to be known for.
Sorry, I have not. Cheers!
which is your favourite octomore so far?
6.3 is a great one after it’s been open 6-8 months. Cheers!
Nikka From The Barrel is definitely NOT a Made in Japan whisky under the new rules. Nikka Coffey Malt likewise but interestingly Nikka Coffey Grain is Japanese.
Have you ever tried rakija? Pronounced "ra-kia", Serbian brandy?
Unfortunately I have not, but thanks for watching and cheers!
I can get a octomore 7.3 near me for 200, worth it?
Yes! Enjoy it and cheers!