ralfy review 907 Extras - Brands I'm watching for 2022

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@anklespanker 2 года назад

Lucky me, I live in Texas and all of the frat boys are so busy chasing Blanton's for their instagram pics, that they don't even give quality spirits like Foursquare, Kilkerran, or Springbank a second look! Long live the Bourbon hype!!!

@thewhiskybothy 2 года назад

. . . let them carry on, it's good for the flavour-chasers.

@topdog2583 2 года назад

I live in the Temple area in Central Texas and it's hard for me to find anything really great. I've been able to find Deanston 12 alot and Bunnahabhain 12 atleast. Occasionally a bottle of Arran 10.

@alehhandro1 2 года назад

I saw Springbank appear at Spec’s in Fort Worth about a week before Thanksgiving and very quickly disappear. There’s more Scotch Savants in Texas than we think. I was able to grab me a bottle of Ardnamurchan the day before Thanksgiving at Spec’s and a Balblair 12 at Total Wine. Visiting in-laws in Texas for holidays paid off lol.

@anklespanker 2 года назад

@@topdog2583 I live in Tyler, but I travel to Houston alot for work and to Dallas, occasionally. Great selection on the Houston area.

@anklespanker 2 года назад

@@alehhandro1 Ft. Worth/Dallas area is horrible for hunting. There are alot of drinkers up there. Houston is a scotch lover's paradise. Longrow Red, and the whole Springbank core range is available on the shelf right now, as is Kilkerran 8 cask strength releases.

@bladnochdistillery1619 2 года назад

Hi Ralfy, great to be mentioned on your channel again. That bottle is a blast from the past - I imagine from one of your visits with Raymond - I enjoyed the story about your first visit to the distillery in your book. Only a few more years and our spirit distilled since we took over will be 8 years old - perhaps a return of a young Bladnoch? Until then, what we release will always non chill filtered, natural colour and 46%+ (and on the contract that is the label) with age statements where we can. Also what great company of other brands you select - especially impressive what Annabel is doing at Nc'nean.

@danw1086 2 года назад

Bladnoch to give you some honest feedback I have to say that your whiskies are good but they are too pricy. I have a bottle of your 11 year old open at the moment. I'm enjoying it. But I won't be replacing it. £65 is too expensive imo.

@SaltyCuban 2 года назад

I guess I’ll be leaving you one of the more positive comments. I have only had your 10 yr old in the square bottle. Loved it so much I bought 4 bottles. It was purchased at a Total Wine in south Florida for @$50. Love the price. Stay fair with those prices and quality, and I’m your customer for life. Merry Christmas to your team.

@bladnochdistillery1619 2 года назад

@@riottrinity2030 I've heard that before on the 10yo - its a bit of a divisive character - some love it others not so much.

@bladnochdistillery1619 2 года назад

@@danw1086 Thanks for the feedback Dan. We have released Vinaya which is below £50 and much lower on special if you keep an eye out. To give you some context on why prices of our age statements are going up, in 2022 we will produce only 9000 bottles of 11yo. We sell Bladnoch in 55 countries now and they are all after our age statements - this means the prices to have to go up to meet demand. Not to mention the 30%+ increase in costs of dry goods and the 600% increase in freight (which we hope isn't sticking around for long). Sadly the Armstrongs didn't produce any Bladnoch from 2009 until they sold, and it took us a few years to renovate, so there is no whisky from 2009-2016 to keep producing age statement whisky. So the 11yo you have there is from the same set of barrels we will use next year and then in 2023. I wish I had more to sell, but unfortunately we only have the casks that we do. More coming from Bladnoch however at a range of prices, and maybe even a single digit age statement Bladnoch like Ralfy refers to here?

@bladnochdistillery1619 2 года назад

@@SaltyCuban That's great to hear. The price of the 11yo is up a bit from the 10yo, but you have the new Vinaya in the USA now. We are very thankful that Scotch tariffs have been lifted - they weren't good for anyone.

@1971wizzard 2 года назад

This it the best Scotch Whisky 🥃 channel. That’s it…. The BEST!!!! Don’t need to go anywhere else for enthusiasm and knowledge 🥃🥃🥃

@thewhiskybothy 2 года назад

. . . thanks !

@JS-cn3rm 2 года назад

Agreed, numero uno

@georgesa.videau8332 2 года назад

Wanted to try something different, I went for Armagnac XO 15 years. Impressive, the intensity of flavour. You 'are right about the value of trying outside the main stream.

@zamarcha 2 года назад

A good example of non rested spirit is sometimes vodka : when a brand is bottled without resting, its very very clear to the nose and palate. Dramatic supermarket perfume scents is an thing. It often needs a couple of days to a week of resting with a good air-liquid ratio in the bottle of your choice to get REAL better.

@jeffmill999 2 года назад

This video is why Ralfy is at the top of my list on who to listen to about whisky and rum.

@RichardT2112 2 года назад

Hi Ralfy- just a quick note wishing you and Clive a Happy Christmas! Will raise a dram of Aberlour A’Bunadh batch71 to your good health! All the best from Vancouver Canada cheers mate!

@thewhiskybothy 2 года назад

. . . thanks.

@zadornov128 2 года назад

Rosebank is in active reconstruction phase, Ralfy, but they plan to launch it around June, 2022 according to the recent update they’ve made recently. Still a long way to go anyway. Meanwhile, the re-opened Brora has filled its first cask with new make spirit. No news on Port Ellen though, guess its re-opening has been delayed by Diageo

@onYTsince2008 2 года назад

Thanks for the invaluable info KR!!

@simonray2155 2 года назад

Ralfy - wishing you a very Happy Christmas and a great New Year. Thanks to you and Roy for the OSWAs a highlight in a year that promised much, but was COVID impacted. As someone who picked up the dreaded. “C” following a trip to Edinburgh for the National Whisky Festival, please keep yourself safe and well. I’m double jagged & have had the booster & I still got it.

@Noface83 2 года назад

What I'm buying at the moment and also for the last couple of years : Glen Moray (do have over 50 different bottles here at home), Glen Scotia, Glenfarclas, Springbank, Glencadam, Arran, Bunnahabhain and Kilchoman. Glen Moray and Glen Scotia are often with a fair price tag and not so hyped. Out of the new players on the market I like Nc'nean the most.

@Jrut46 2 года назад

Can you recommend me a glen moray? I bought a cheap sherry finish about 4 years ago and hated it and have written them off ever since

@Noface83 2 года назад

@@Jrut46 Ah yes - those Elgin Classic bottles can often be a bad experience (the only one i really love is the Cabernet). Depends on how much money you want to spend. If you are low on budget try out the 10Y Fired Oak. If you want so spend a bit more i would recomend the 15Y original bottling or even better the UK-Exclusive Madeira Cask Project (ralfy review 904) and if you want to to have the real experience buy the new 2008 Manzanilla Finish from the Warehouse No. 1 collection or an independet bottling (vintage 2007 or 2008) matured in bourbon casks.

@Jrut46 2 года назад

@@Noface83 thanks!! Definitely going to try a couple of those bottles

@RebMordechaiReviews 2 года назад

Ralfy, regarding Isle of Raasay. I visited the distillery in October. Stunning whisky even at an early age and can definitely recommend even the 3 Year Old bottlings.

@jessieflores9324 2 года назад

Ralfy-you are are Awesome! Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts and Wise Council…

@aguy1075 2 года назад

I first discovered integrity rum (particularly Foursquare and Doorlys) through one of your earlier videos Ralfy, and it has been a wonderful process of discovery. Lovely stuff, and still very good value to be had - at least in the U.S. market where bourbon is still the unicorn of choice. Many thanks.

@vincenzodeluca5505 2 года назад

Arran 10 is a belter, it is my go to dram when I want something fresh and tasty with some great depth. Thanks for highlighting it to me. You should try Lindores Abbey. Their spirit is great quality and it ticks the trifecta (natural colour, non chill filtered and 46% ABV).

@paulcraven4562 2 года назад

Have to agree there.

@Bansidhe 2 года назад

I've got 3 bottles of Lindores in my cupboard (aswell as miniatures of their new make and Aqua Vitae) but not opened yet. Really should, especially given the distillery is only 20 minutes drive away from me.

@vincenzodeluca5505 2 года назад

@@Bansidhe there is a new one just released. Casks of Lindores it's called. Google it.. Its about 50 quid.

@Bansidhe 2 года назад

@@vincenzodeluca5505 Yeah I've seen that. I'm in Perth and think a place here does it. If not, you can buy the bottles from the distillery so may just drive there.

@jfgenie 2 года назад

Thanks for sticking to your four quality and transparency benchmarks. I mean, if you didn't, what would that tell us about the quality - and transparency - of your whisky (and other spirits) reviews?

@petermclaughlin2890 Год назад

Ralfy, I just picked up a bottle of the Nc'Nean Organic, and it now lists 'natural colour' on the side of the bottle beside 'non-chill filtered'! Great to see.

@joserafaelzepeda-garza9971 2 года назад

Greetings from Ontario, Canada. Ralfy I just opened and enjoy Single Malt Scotch Whiskys: Solera 15 years Glenfiddich, Timorous Beastie and 12 years Glenfiddich all of them are just delicious perfect for relaxing time on Winter. Merry Christmas to you ⛄🌲 Cheers 🥃

@murduk88 2 года назад

Here! Here! for the age statement. Thanks, Ralfy, for saying what some of us are thinking as we try to keep from drowning in young malt from new distilleries. Cheers!

@pfalzgraf7527 2 года назад

No big context with the video, just saying: I’ll start a versions-and-batch-notes comparison diary over Christmas and plan to keep writing notes in it all over 2022. I hope to complete 12 or more entries. Three pairs of bottles are already here… Might be a worth while occupation 🥃

@NicolasMD85 2 года назад

Honestly, it will be very difficult to get some good whisky in 2022. for us outside EU and after Brexit. I just spoke recently with very desperate owner of an online whisky shop. He said that it's almost impossible to get whisky imported from the UK, because they consider us a minor market for some serious export involvement. And on the other hand, any scotch whisky imported from the EU gets taxation of unbelievable 30% on the UK export prices. So, current stocks are slowly melting down, it's very difficult and expensive to import anything new, si 2022. will be a dry year for us.

@peterfinucane8122 2 года назад

Foursquare rum all the way. Doorlys or RL Seale are also their products. Richard Seale is all about integrity.

@davet7185 2 года назад

Interesting, informative and passionate Ralfy. Apart from Ardnamurchan and Isle of Raasay I guess we'll have to look out for Annandale; Ballindalloch, Dalmunach (perhaps), Eden Mill, Gartbreck, Harris and Wolfburn to name but a few. Ooooo.....the journey continues and happiness abounds!

@zararity 2 года назад

Good list, I'd put Kingsbarns in there too as their releases so far have yet to disappoint me.

@davet7185 2 года назад

@@zararity Aye to that malt mate.

@robfut9954 2 года назад

Aberfeldy 12 re-review soon? I bought a bottle a while back and enjoyed it so much I bought a second just in case these is just an exception batch. Low ABV, but at $45 in the US it’s great value here

@PawelKalinowski 2 года назад

Malt-mention: majestic mummified mesozoic malty mammoths Can "expensive spectral analysis" be used to evaluate quality, or just that it changed? Foursquare is a sign of exceptional quality, but unfortunately got extremly hard to buy in retail in UK - at this point there are raffles for a chance to buy, as flippers buy whole stock for auctions. I am glad to see Isle of Raasay mentioned, it is a very interesting malt - I was surprised by its absence in OSWA

@thewhiskybothy 2 года назад

. . . now on the M-mention List, thanks !

@paulcraven4562 2 года назад

Raasay distillery is making fantastic whisky which I highly recommend both pleated and unpeated.

@Zephon9 2 года назад

Thanks. I'll also be looking out for Lochlea, if they even have enough distribution to reach me.

@RebMordechaiReviews 2 года назад

Ralfy, I would love to try an official Ardnamurchan bottling (indeed I have visited the distillery and sampled the excellent spirit) as well as Nc'nean, but unfortunately for me, they do not have any bottlings without at least some Ex-Sherry maturation in the vatting. I'll just have to wait for an Ex-Bourbon or Rum maturation expression.

@Aletsch 2 года назад

One I just had to pass along Ralfy. Tried the current batch of Talisker Skye ? ..Its currently on sale at a very reasonble price in some of the big supermarkets; and its now one of my firm favourites. My take on it is that it seems to have a very well rounded set of warm flavours, no harshness (considering its a 45%er !), and just the right amount of smokeyness sitting on top. Very curious as to what you'd make of it.

@daanvdwielen8760 2 года назад

Hi Ralfy, thanks a bunch for all your reviews! They've helped a lot for me in getting the most out of my whisky tasting and purchasing. This year I've received a whisky advent calendar with 24 different 30-45 euro drams. On the one hand, great! But it's a pity that there's no going back for seconds unless I'd buy another sample or a bottle. What's your opinion on (buying) samples over bottles? Would be great to see you do an extra on the pros and cons aside from just saving money. Cheers!

@pugamusmaximus Год назад

The huge problem with Organic is that if it doesnt say Non GMO the organic growing method is a lie because they contain pesticides already edited in the DNA of the seed. So they don't need pesticides added to crop, and can call it "Organic"

@marcwhiskey 2 года назад

I don't chase the trendy bottles or pay secondary prices. I just look for quality like you say. If a retailer jacks up the prices, they don't get my sale. I'm glad I got my Ardnamurchan here in the US at a reasonable rate. I just hope the local stores increase the net of their products because I don't see many bringing in independent bottlers or smaller distilleries. Lots of same old bigger brands.

@gerwinpot4230 2 года назад

I bought all the 5 batches of Ardnamurchan (still closed). What i've heard they Will not release these kind of batches anymore but 22 will be much more interesting...

@sundowner62james69 2 года назад

As us , great advice Ralfy . most definitely helpful! Have a good Christmas.

@TasmaniaIsAHole 2 года назад

Yes Ralfy, don't mention the gems starting to come out of Jamaica. Keep that one on the down low XD

@Donotwantanalias 2 года назад

Hey Ralfy, hey Malt-Mates, great Recommendations as usual! Just had a Dram of Nc‘Nean the other day and I rrreally enjoyed it. A bottle of Ardnamurchan went right in the stash. Any plans to review a Bimber? I would like to hear your thought on that one (apart from that hefty price). Greetings, Frank

@alehhandro1 2 года назад

Ralfy are you keeping an eye on the GlenWyvis distillery? They’ve just released their inaugural single malt.

@Wekotin 2 года назад

I have a bottle of Foursquare Patrimonio. A very delightful ’single blend’ 58%. It’s one of those Velier collaborations I think.

@perkristiansandgren4132 2 года назад

Thank you Mr ralfy. I hope you get a fantastik crismas 😀

@scottyblog 2 года назад

There are a vast number of interesting American whiskey makers that will be making a huge splash in years to come. Sure, today they only have 3,4,5 year old product but around the corner - hmmmmm…. Especially some of the ryes I’ve had this year. Finished ryes in a variety of casks.

@jondv5278 2 года назад

hi Ralfy, not seen your vids for months and I'm subscribed (this one has justed popped up), glad to see you looking well and nice to see the bothy again (with a little bit of cold breathe), hope the weather is not too cold? guess I got lots of vids to catch up again? oh well, lots of cold dark nights during the uk winter, happy crimbo to you and you family

@phillipcollins1103 2 года назад

You should tell that crowing chicken outside to settle down Ralfy 😂 great whisky tips as usual

@ryanmercer600 2 года назад

Ardnamurchan is the best new distillery I’ve had

@gavsdrams 2 года назад

Love your rant Keep up the great reviews

@banquo3051 2 года назад

Have you tasted Cadenheads 10 year old Jamaican rum? (unchill filtered natural colour) I normally drink Woods or Havana 8 year old and found the Jamaican rum difficult, in fact it tasted like nail varnish remover

@wp2746 2 года назад

New distillery names for the old scrabble game !

@Themilkmanskid. 2 года назад

I will! I'll support scotch now and beyond 2022 if at all possible. It is the best tasting substance on earth that I have tried: Glenlivet 18(43%) and Oban 14. Yes they don't taste the same, but when you try them you'd say "yes that is scotch whisky", and that is the flavor I'm talking about. That one root undeniable flavor that all scotches have that distinguish it from all other substances. I'm to amateur at this to describe what I mean any better. Am very much, for the first time in my life, looking forward to trying more brands of scotch over the coming holiday season.

@johnburns3703 2 года назад

The pronunciation of Ardnamurchan as in the shipping forecast is completely laughable from most announcers. You can hear them gearing up for it and what a mess in most cases. Bizarrely Neil Nunes with his gorgeous tones manages it fine - it is almost worth staying up late to hear some of the attempts. Just as well there isn't a Bruichladdich bay!

@jasrfjr 2 года назад

Love you. Keep up the good work. American/Texan.

@mendipfox1650 2 года назад

That FourSquare Diadem is delightful

@dram_kruzhok 2 года назад

For an organic whisky, I wonder if your E150 needs to be made from organic sugar scorched by sustainably sourced sulfuric acid ;) Asking for a friend.

@discordia013 2 года назад

I don't think they can make claim to being organic purists with this one. There is no way they could ever certify the oak as organic and it's the key flavour enhancer.

@dram_kruzhok 2 года назад

@@discordia013 and sulfuric acid is certified inorganic ;) Of course, I was just making a joke. Our local Whole Foods store has a sign warning that if your organic bread is run through their slicers, it will no longer be considered organic because they slice other breads on it. It's almost like kashruth now :)

@ghantakha5568 2 года назад

Ralfy as we can see some whisky labels mention non chill filtered, natural colour so we buy them. Can we really trust distillery from the things mentioned on label? Who keeps check on these things? who audits them if they really are doing or not what they mention in label? Ralfy Any known case where distillery were caught cheating?

@thewhiskybothy 2 года назад

. . . no known cases of Distilleries cheating yet, that would be very risky !

@michaelgonzalez347 2 года назад

Very helpful. Thank you

@francescoalbanese9215 2 года назад

I just purchased Forty creek masters cut Canadian whisky. It was a bit expensive but the distilling process was very very unique. The distillery took old whisky which was over Oaked and did a single slow redistill of each batch. (Less congeners were removed) the new make came off the still at 44.5%! They then put the spirit into a mix of ex bourbon and refill casks for 5 years and bottled it at a rare 48.5 % cask strength. (No added sherry or anything). I know it may be hard for you to review but I thought you might find the process intriguing!

@sandrofazzolari8833 2 года назад

Thanks 🙏 Grazie 🙏 Ralfy will do! Ciao 👋 S.

@McTimkiller 2 года назад

Nice verry nice thank you

@lightplays2181 2 года назад

Ralfy respect ! Very interested choice .

@easer777 2 года назад

For a non-scottish Malt-Muncher, it is a bit difficult to hear what You say, particularly names, just to say that it would be great if You include a list of the mentioned whiskies in the desctiption....;- ) - I can live with having to guess some of the info, but to have the names spelled out, thát would be great....;- )

@greigmartin4339 2 года назад

Hi Ralfy. Any experience with Abhainn Dearg recently? I’m keen to try the 10 year old X but it shockingly expensive and the little info that’s out there in terms of reviews is less than positive but the production is as unique as it gets. Maybe I will pick up a bottle if I ever get out to the Hebrides.

@thewhiskybothy 2 года назад

. . . right off the radar for a few years now.

@tomassali8870 2 года назад

Hi Ralfy. Rum rascal and long time fan over here 😉. Have you tried Real McCoy limited edition rum? Produced by Foursquare and if yes, what differences do you see between different brand bottling from Foursquare. Thanks 🙏

@danadair1349 2 года назад

Just tell Bladnoch to keep buying bourbon casks for aging that spirit. Quite seriously, a 15 year old integrity, first fill bottling is a bote I'd gladly pay 150$ for.

@bladnochdistillery1619 2 года назад

First fill bourbon is the majority of what we fill now... 🥃

@danadair1349 2 года назад

@@bladnochdistillery1619 you make me smile and I'll continue to buy your whisky every time I see it in this frozen shithole called Montana.

@chrisnil 2 года назад

Assuming McNeans organic whiskys use only natural grown ingridients what alternative colouring is available that they could have used? Surely they can't have used artifical colouring if it is marketed as organic or could they!

@thewhiskybothy 2 года назад

. . . yes.

@Onoelo23gf 2 года назад

Ralfy, the auto-transcriber is spelling whisky wrong.

@erikalexanian3781 2 года назад

Hi Ralfy - what's your opinion of SMWS as an independent bottler these days? Thanks!

@thewhiskybothy 2 года назад

. . . variable bottlings !

@whompbiscuits8930 2 года назад

Indeed transparency is severely lacking. I find it odd that on one hand, Nc'Nean touts itself as "organic" yet won't state that it has no artificial color. One would think that would be a basic requirement. Of course in America, you can label your product "organic" but if it doesn't have the USDA Organic seal on it (as if that makes a difference nowadays), then chances are it's not organic. I wish bourbons and, now, the up-and-coming American Single Malts would be required to put age statements on their bottles. Especially ASMs since they're clearly mimicking Scotch. But there's little stringent requirements for bourbons (even for straight bourbons); if they were meaningful then age statements would be required, along with what grains are in it, whether it has artificial color, its filtration process, etc. It's hit-and-miss with American so-called standards. Nevertheless, I think my 2022 goal is to delve into ASMs.

@SteelheadTed 2 года назад

All those criticisms of bourbon can be leveled at any spirit. Rules for bourbon (2 years old, aged in new oak barrels, etc.) is about as stringent as any spirit.

@johnburns3703 2 года назад

Can't get Rum at all I'm afraid

@JuanGonzalez-cl4md 2 года назад

Had trouble hearing the first distillery name? Closed caption didn't workout 😅

@simonsherratt1484 2 года назад

Ardnamurchan

@JuanGonzalez-cl4md 2 года назад

Thanks Simon!

@shadmo8629 2 года назад

Hi Ralfy. I love nearly all the smoky Islay whisky's. I enjoy most good scotch whiskies but I just can't stand any and every sherry cask finished whisky. Why is that?

@thewhiskybothy 2 года назад

. . . personal taste !

@roba6693 2 года назад

Apart from a spent, and overused cask, are there other indicators that classify it as a poor cask?

@thewhiskybothy 2 года назад

. . . lack of effective maturation of spirit.

@RebMordechaiReviews 2 года назад

Hi Ralfy. I've noticed recently that some of your latest videos have 2 or 3 really annoying adverts embedded in the videos which interrupt your presentation. Were you aware of this? I appreciate your need to moneterize your content but the ads used to be at the beginning and end, not during the video which I find really intrusive and interrupts my train of thought. Have you intentionally changed a setting to do this?

@thewhiskybothy 2 года назад

. . . temporary, to assess the impact and feedback. Normal service resumes in January 2022.

@Ricardo8388 2 года назад

NC Nean is kinda pricy for how young it is.

@thewhiskybothy 2 года назад

. . . I agree.

@10lauset 2 года назад

...Cheers...

@unclenatedrinkswhisky 2 года назад

Flannel

@2tuff666 2 года назад

Only organic e150 for me.

@linoleumbonypart385 2 года назад

Bladnoch went off my radar after the buyout …I liked Raymond …maybe his spirit is trickling through …i hated the premium bottling style and premium pricing

@perkristiansandgren4132 2 года назад

Agreed!

@thewhiskybothy 2 года назад

. . . the distillery are aware of this situation now.

@discordia013 2 года назад

I'm completely the opposite. Bladnoch was not on my radar until Prior purchased it and used his contacts here in Australia to actually get it distributed. It's hands down the only Lowlands distillery I can reliably obtain without performing mail order gymnastics and paying mail order tax. I'm very much enjoying the red wine cask 17 year old - one of the few wine cask finishes I would recommend and enough has been said about the 10/11 already.

@thetezz0001 2 года назад

Good to se you bro

@WhiskyLoversSociety 2 года назад

Would be interesting to compare the prices of this selection today to what it will be in 2 months time. What will the influence be from this video……. Just saying

@SavageGrace 2 года назад

Just out of interest, Ralfy, just wondering if you have tapped into the trend of recent years of Craft Beer brewers creating Whisky Barrel Aged Imperial Stouts? If you have tried any, what do you make of them as a serious whisky drinker? Cloudwater did some really excellent Christmas Stouts some years back, one using Ardbeg Barrels and another unspecified as Speyside. Brewdog do a lot in their Abstrakt special range, but it generally Bourbon Whiskey (probably because the style was brought to prominence in the US)

@thewhiskybothy 2 года назад

. . . I have tried them, then moved onto the lighter, dry IPA/hops ales.

@SavageGrace 2 года назад

@@thewhiskybothy I have to admit that Stouts are my go to beverage and have just lately got more into Whisky. I like a good IPA. Mainly DIPA though, unless I am a session ;-) Split between the hop bomb west coast & juicy East Coast styles. Just waiting in for a bottle of Arran 10, which I am sure you'll approve of :-)