7 Great 16 & 17 Year Old Whiskies 

One of my favorite things to do is have a glass to glass comp between Craigellachie 13 and 17...Craigellachie can take all my money.

And here I thought you’d forgotten my favourite 16 year old - Kilkerran is absolutely the hill I will die on if I must! Also, Kawaii Girl Geoff is officially my new favourite Geoff! (Sorry, Mouthful Of Doughnut Geoff)

Couldn't agree more. Craigellachie 17 is my favourite dram, and I usually prefer peated whiskys👍

Longmorn 16 and Tobermory 17 madeira are beautiful too

I knew Craigellachie 17 would make an appearance on the list. Pleased to see it at #1. I haven't tried this one as it is a bit pricey in my market. Absolutely love the 13 though. Still have 1/2 a bottle of Lagavulin 16 too. Cheers!

While it is hard to find, the Glenfarclas 17 is good price for value.

LOL i lost it on the Asian peace sign

Really helpful video! 1. Got the Mortlach 16 before last year’s price jump. Ready for it next special occasion. 2. As a Laphroaig stan, I’m gonna pick up the 16 year expression to share the love with friends who need to start with a kinder and gentler version.

I really enjoy Arran 17. Also on my market Kilkerrran 16 is not that much expnesive, definitly same price range as most of others You mentioned in a video - lovely whisky :)

Great list no arguments here.

Those are some interesting choices I can put on my list. Thanks for including all the bottles for a screen shot.

I have a Longmorn 16 that I suspect you wouldn't feel the need to squeeze into your list. -Gratifying to share the #1 pick with you.

Benriach Septendecim 17, Old Pultney 17, Aberlour Double Cask 16

There are some really nice whiskies in that age gap. The Laphroaig 16 is just beautiful, Fettercairn is batch dependent as you've mentioned. The 2022 was gorgeous but the 2023 had too much port effect. Dailuaine can't do anything wrong in my book :) Mortlach is very nice which gives me a beautiful mastic note on the nose and number one is number one for a reason! Great list dude, now I'm thirsty!

Laphroaig as an honorable mention?!? You, sir, are a barbarian. Hhmmmph!!! 😤

Great idea for video 📸 lovely list 😊

Mystery pour guess: Kilkerran. The 16 yo. Yesssss

Wad up, boss G ! ............ Nice episode 9/10 ............. Choices of Malts 10/10 ............. French accent on "Nectar D'or" = priceless ! (LOL)

Holy smokes that list of Patreaons and Supporters really grown since last time I took a real look at it. Nice Geoff! Well deserved 🎉 I figured your nr:1 would be Craigellachie 17 😉 Interesting list! I would probably try the Mortlach 16 out of curiosity for sure! Something that fall into this category and I did enjoy when I tried it was Old Pultney 16. Pretty nice stuff in my opinion. Have weekend my friend! Cheers 🥃🥃

Mortlach 16 is an excellent pour, had some non scotch drinkers who loved it even.

Hi Geoff, interesting list. Looking forward to your review of the Kilkerran 16.

Highland Park 17 The Dark & The Light, Aberlour 16 too. I agree with your assessment of the Laphroaig 16. Lagavulin 16 also one of my favs, I always keep a bottle @ my home bar.

Very happy to hear you will be reviewing the new GlenMo 16. Can’t understand the downplay on the Kilkerran 16. I’ve got a bottle in the cupboard that’s opened up and it’s full of flavor. Looking forward to that review as well.

I love the Lagavulin 16 - elegant, classy, delicious!! My #1 on the list!! This was my entry into a love of scotch and peated scotch! I adore the Craigellachie 17! Spectacular! The Mortlach 16 really interests me and I am exploring a new bottle these days! My husband cracked open a wonderful Laphroaig 16 2 nights ago and is it ever fabulous! Happy to have 2 backups! I am warming to the Glenmorangie 16! Awesome list Geoff! Fabulous video and thoughts! Cheers!! Yay Lagavulin!! :-)

Interesting list Geoff and indeed somewhat challenging when you only include OB. Enough great IB's to be found, but... that comes with other challenges (read availability). That being said, a nice list with something for every whisky lover to enjoy. Slàinte mhath

Looking forward to Glenmorangie 16 y.o.!

As soon as I loaded up this video I knew Craigellachie would be number 1....and as well it should be! What a beautiful dram! I bought it in a shop in Dufftown a few years ago without knowing much about the distillery and their whole range has been a favourite ever since

Thanks! I enjoy this channel. Love Islay, thinking of moving there. I'm pretty new, but on this list, I did really love Lagavulin 16. (Kept the empty bottle for display purposes, even though I have few visitors.)

Geoff i like yor choice . Cheers !

Can't wait for your review of the glenmorangie. I don't have it. I would add the Longmorn 16 (old version). Although it's discontinued and only available in auction, but boy, it's magnificent! One of my favorite whiskies! I've got a few backups 😅Cheers

Longmorn 16. Maybe overpriced, but oh so nice. Discontinued, so I stocked up on two replacement bottles I could find so that I can enjoy it for many many months to come. The only one I've had on your list is the Craigellachie 17. Fabulous stuff, but I'll have to be content with the 13 as it is pretty near as good and it's 1/3 the price of the 17 where I am. Cheers!

I have an Aberlour 16 , pretty nice !

Arran 17 is pretty good. But expensive and tough to get. Still, tastewise it's solid. Great list. Thanks! You're killing it!

Glenfarclas 17 would be on my list. We don't get the 15 year in the US. It makes the jump from the 12 year to the 17 year feel quite substantial. I know that the whole Glenfarclas line has a similar profile but those 5 years really add a ton to the 17.

Nice list Geoff! I can’t think of anything you missed but I would like to chime in that I’ve had a couple Mortlach IBs that were bourbon matured and were absolutely great too. If you see one grab it!

Very nice list Geoff. I am a fan of the Benriach and the Lagavulin. 🥃 Too bad the list only consists of Scotch Single Malts. Should you ever come across a bottle of The Irishman 17, please buy it. You will thank me.

The Craig17 is 130$ (with tax and all) here in Czech Republic, Kilkerran 12 is 60$ and the 16 is 90$. Even though I love the Craigellachie 13, the 16+ choice is obvious

My selection will be the Glendronach 16 Platinum and the Old Pulteney 17.

nice list but ... 16-year-old Kilkerran is a must-list

For me my favorite is one that is discontinued. It is the Glenlivet 16 year Nadurra. I got a bottle of the Kilkerran 16 year at msrp and I can’t wait for the review.

Playing with fire Geoff lol !. The Dailuaine is a belter as is the whole Flora and Fauna range ( I did six of the range last year and non IMHO drank like 43% whisky ). Fettercairn , I love it it but creeping up in price in UK. Great picks matey but " stabbing girl with knife I can not find in the Uk " Bet there are some great Indie's in the 16, 17 yr bracket , just a thought 🙂

Kilkerran 16 is excellent.And I'd love to complain about not including the Kilchoman 16, but it was so expensive, and I haven't actually tried it yet. I did lol at :57 because I guess that's my maturity level, and at the quote marks around the j word. The Glenmorangie replacing the Nectar D'Or was something I was unaware of, so very curious to try that now (and see the upcoming review). And I applaud continuing to celebrate Lagavulin 16. Diageo deserves its flak for its reasons, but the haterade on actually great whisky, low ABV and all, is probably unfair. Still have not tried the Craigellechie 17, though I have a new bottle of 13 in my cabinet. As for Laphroaig 16, my understanding is that it was a limited release, and I'll probably never see it again, but if that wasn't one of the best bottles of whisky I got in recent years... Anyway, excellent thought-provoking list, Geoff. Keep up the good work.

I saw your video about whiskies you want to try and you brought up the Longmorn 18 cask strength. That inspired me to order one online for retail…. Unfortunately (but maybe fortunately) they accidentally sent me a Longrow 18 2022 edition. Should I be excited or pissed? Lmao

Hahah! Knew that Craig 17 is nr 1 before starting the video 😁

Ha! I was so sure of my self that Longmorn 16 was going to be on top 😂

I'm yelling at you so hard - but can't complain really. Laga~16 is good and I wish it would become something more... one (IB) day. But at this time, thank you for your great roundup and let's drink the smoky leather we have. Cheers

Will be interested to know your take on Glenfarclas 105 16 year old.

Yeah, the feeling is mutual for Laphroaig 16 and Creagellachie 17. To complete my list of seven, I would include Longmorn 16, Highland Park 17, The Balvenie 16 (French Oak), Bladnoch 17, and Glenfarclas 17. I have not seen Glenmo 16 yet, you just aroused my interest to hunt for it!

Although expensive, the Arran 17 is worth a shout if you can get it.

Longmorn 16 is the best.

In the Czech Republic, it is possible to buy Kilkerran 16 for aprox. 85€, very rasonable price, for the value, imho.

the biggest problem with lagavulivn is it has celebrity endorsement, how am i supposed to look hipster with a spendy scotch, if the first words out of the bar tender's mouth are, you a ron swanson fan

Mortlach used to be great, until it doubled in price out of the blue Atleast it did in my market. still a great spirit, but value is another story.

I can't believe you missed The Irishman 17. My top 10 whiskeys of all time.

What? No Craigellachie 17? I'm surprised, knowing how much of a fan of the 13 you are.

Where’s the Arran 17?

IF, i mean if Old Pulteney 17 is still commonly available, where would you rank it? Curious to know 😉

Huh! Wasn’t a fan of the old Nectar D’or. Might have to try the new 16!!

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How about the Hibiki 17? 😅 Fettercairn 16 is impossible to find in my part of the world.

Why only focus on the OB's. Signatory has some extraordinary 16 and 17 year Old's.

How much the kilkerran in taiwan? So lucky got the 2023 version in hk for just only 100 usd haha

How about Glencadam 16 years old

Where you are, how readily available is the line of 17 year olds from Balvenie?

Craigellachie has an odd approach to the age of their releases

Arran 17 could have easily been leading this list, you probably haven't tried it yet :)

From what I can see online, it seems the nectar d'or was also 16 YO.

I just watch for the jokes.

So pizzagate whiskies???

Longmorn 16 ?

2nd comment... how much of this list is chill filtered and below 46%

Honorable mention must go to the sadly departed Old Pulteney 17.

No Springbank 18 No party 😉🥃🥃

I can't properly enjoy any whiskey over 10 (there's a 12 here and there that's an exception) but for me, the flavor becomes barrel/climate influence and the spirit slowly dies. Oh, and they charge you more so that a part of your brain subconsciously makes you more appreciative of it lol If you enjoy peated whiskey, age KILLS peat influences. Ardbeg 30? Lmao they made bank on you SON! 😮 *Also as the climate heats up.... whiskey doesn't need as many years to interact with the cask lmfao

How’s your liver? Your face looks yellowish 🫤

Lovely video Goeff 👌 Under 18 you says 🤔 is it legal? 😎 sweet 16 what the Men love, if you know what i mean 🫢😉. Really GR8 bottles, im glad i have/had most of them 😁. Beautiful is not the word you normally use to describe Laphroaig but according to 16yo suits perfect. Craiga17yo its a clear winner but last year's Kilkerran 16 is a beauty just give it some air and time in a glass, bottle as well. Cheers 🥂🥂🥂🙋‍♂️