@@Watchman999 Because of the Macallan 12? It deservingly gets a lot of hate because of the pretentiousness surrounding the brand, but in the glass, Macallan 12 Sherry Oak is still a great drink, and I've yet to find an equivalent substitute for it; although Glendronach 12 and Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 are two good alternatives ✌️
@@MrChristopherMolloy yeah. I saw Macallan 18 for $918 CAD in Alberta recently. It’s not just the taste (for me). I would also consider Arran Bodega SherryCask as a strong competitor to Macallan 12 even at 9 years old. Cheers and have I seen your name on Aqvavitae vPubs?
Very solid list that. Thanks for another great video! Here in BC Canada anything coming out of Springbank, or it's sibling distilleries is rarer than rocking horse doo-da. I'd switch them out for Benromach cask strength. I ❤ that distillery
Hard as I try to get a general consensus, prices are so different from place to place, there's always some outliers with these videos. Here's hoping for a sale ...
So glad you put this video out today!! I’ve been curious about the Glendronach 15yr. I just went to the store and picked it up and it is DELICIOUS!!! Love your content, cheers mate 🥃
In Canada most of these scotch expressions are over $100 even before about an18% tax. The Ardbeg UIG is a regular buy for me but it’s about $160 before tax. The Lagavulin 8 is $105 before tax. The Kilchomen mentioned goes above $100. I don’t know the exact cost for all of these such as the Glen Allachie, if available in Canada, easily, but they are all way above the U.S. cost. Sometimes we can order from Alberta cheaper and pay for shipping - $30. The Pirt Charlotte is about $120 before tax! The expressions here apply only to the U.S. I would think. Almost nothing is below $100! Good list but I can’t really get anything at these lower price points. Cheers!
We can say that under $100 the challenge is very easy.because there are a lot of possibilities. The difficult is under $40, even $30 but you must search more :-) Go to work ! :-)))
I'm lucky in my area Ardbeg Corryvreckan is still available at $89 USD. This list is VERY hard to top without going into Independent Bottlers. I agree with so many of these picks. Other than what is mentioned here I'd get Edradour Caledonia.
In OR, all liquor stores are licensed by the state and have access to the same product at a regulated price. The Port Charlotte 10 at $72.95. It's easily the best value and also my favorite peated pour. The Bruichladdich Islay Barley is also on my shelf at 82.95, as well as the Bunnahabain 12 at $84.95. I'd love to check out the Toiteach a dha, but it's not available here. Likewise the Kilkerran, Springbank, and Longrow. I would snap them up if I could get them in the $100 price range.
Enjoyed the review and wrote down your recommendations for future reference. The last bottle that I purchased for right at $100 (well, $99 ^;) in Maine just a month ago) was the Miyagikyo Single Malt.
Solid list with a nice variety. If I were to add a three to make a baker's dozen they would be Craigellachie 13, Benromach 15 and the Raasay core range release. Thanks for the video.
Very predictable and boring list. Peated whiskies almost all of them. Have you ever heard of unpeated highland or speyside whiskies? Like Craigellachie, Aberlour, Glencadam, Clynelish. Also Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia are interesting choices
Thank you so much for this video! I was seriously about to go buy Lag 16 because I've been looking for something to compare to my favorite whisky, Ardbeg Ugi. I've now decided to purchase something that I can find from your top 5 here. Probably Port Charlotte if I can find it because I already love the Classic Laddie.
