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Gert, only had the first two and love both of those. SB 10 and Bunna 12 CS. Very different but both so good in their own way. CHEERS!

Great review as always - even the Japan the demand exceeds the supply, and its easily Yen 40,000 (Euro 240) a bottle - inevitably everyone judges the prices in their reviews - but it always distracts from the experience and purity of the spirit, but its something ng hard to avoid. But price reflects demand - and this shows the underlying urge to taste something good, or maybe is it the high price that invites intrigue!? Nonetheless, a fine spirit produced in a pure way, but sad to hear about possible colour and chill filtering.

I'll stick with NAS Yoichi, which I picked up a couple bottles on sale for $60 USD last week as well as the Nikka Miyagikyo.

This 10 year old is about $300 in Canada.

Yes I would pay quite a bit for this delicious Japanese whisky! I have accepted the prices of scotch. They are insane but it's sadly the trend. The 18 is spectacular! For me it's how much I enjoy a scotch! It can be a 10 yo scotch at 45% ABV but so lovely that it's worth the cost. Usually I spend much less. This is a special treat! There is so much available that's in this price range - much better scotch - it's not a whisky that I would ever buy frequently - at this high price. Terrific thoughts Gert!

The Japan whiskey is good generally BUT it's expensive for nothing it's overpriced...

Japs-k(e)y ! no thank you, i only have one kidney for sale . . . for the SAME price = I buy (1) deanston virgin oak + (1) ardmore + (1) craigellachie-13 = blend, let sit for 3 days and voila : (3) bottles of AMAZING malt blend !

Good to hear your notes on that one, but, indeed, honestly though being a fan of good Japanese whiskies myself, and of Yoichi in particular, considering what I also already have, I refuse to pay 150 € (& even over 110) for this, though I'll be happy to try it in a show if I can approach the stand, which was not possible last year at W.L.P. without long queuing before it, which I got bored of too (it was even worse for Suntory stand where a barrier (museum like) was even judged necessary & again it was ridiculous given the 4 grands prices of their 4 new Yamazaki & Hakushu expressions...Getting back to Nikka's distilleries, the expression I'm the most excited about its come back is my favorite ever of the core range, the Yoichi 12 yo (I think I did sent you a sample of it a while ago), but something tells me that they'll probably ask even more for it (200 ?). Kanpaï !

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I rather have a kilchoman than Octomore for exemple. Have most of kilchoman bottles and my favorite is Sanaig, a close 2nd is batch strength. Good review. Cheers.

Bought my first one online from Germany for 65€ a few months ago (Delila,s whiskyshop). Its part of Kilchomans core range now together with Machir Bay and Sanaig. Kilchoman is gem of a distillery . Their more sherried expressions is just gorgeous if you are into sherried peated whisky. Sanaig, Loch Gorm etc. A 57% whisky that drinks neat is a sign of good casks and slow running stils. Cheers🥂

Quite curious about this one, Gert, sold here around 95 € here, so it is indeed shocking that one can find this around 75 € somewhere else in EU...Besides, I knew with that recipe that it would be a sweeter one (big move from them to use STR or simple wine cask for a core range expression, hope it is for the best & not bringing too winey notes though...). So you seem to recommend it as I understand it...? Cheers !

So happy to see you loving peat!!

$150 in Canada before taxes! Worth it!

Another Killer Review my friend!! I need this bottle but it won't ever hit here!

This Kilchomen is a fave Gert!! Terrific video! I’m headed back home today from Alberta and their scotch was so much cheap than what we pay in BC. Lagavulin 16 $130 and very little tax!! I got a few I haven’t had!! Excited!! Love your work and tasting notes Gert!! Cheers!!🥂

I love the lights and effects. Especially the painting behind you! Stunning video.

I used to love Kilm when they first come out early 2000, Kilm never have age-stated in core range, so I move Klm to 3rd self, below Bowmore.

Slowly moving over to the dark side of Islay whisky. Have you tried it? Please remember to like share and subscribe. It helps the channel grow and reach more people. ❤

it used to be a yearly batch 16yrs old until 2019, then 2020 & 2021 15yrs of age and since 2022 NAS. They might not step down to 6/7/8 yrs right now, however they could and in my opinion will do so gradually over the next years

Great for you to have this opportunity, Gert, can"t get this here but usually big fan of what Michter's do (just tried a reduced version of this a couple years ago in a show & loved it). I'm afraid this one you reviewed might be around 150 € if not more, so If you have the opportunity, try the one I mentioned in my latest video, which might be more affordable, the "Unblended American Whiskey", or the "Sour Mash" one, Cheers !

Reviewer channels might influence buying but I’m not sure how much it influences price! Door knock!! ✊

Check out whisky whereabouts! An 8 year old Thompson Brothers is reviewed! I had been looking for this one!! I enjoyed it!! Terrific distill!!

That huge price for the Dornoch Cask 001 is purely due to idiots who buy inaugural releases to flip them: they are playing a very expensive game of 'pass the parcel' and some sucker is going to lose massively when the music stops! However, I have a bottle and have shared it with people like Lee Ann of Scotch on the Bayou, Shayla of Whisky Central, Vin of No Nonsense Whisky and Kresimir the Sniper King, among others. The thing is: I was (in a small way) a crowdfunder when they were setting up the distillery, so I got it at 'an advantageous price'! In addition I have a bottle each of three of their 5-year-olds (casks 3, 21 and 101) and have another one due to arrive on Monday (not sure yet if it's a 5- or 6-year-old as they are randomly assigned) - they are all different, but I like them all. Obviously, the make up of SRV5 varies from batch to batch, but they usually use Clynelish, Dailuaine, Glen Ord and Teaninich to some extent - I don't think they are allowed to show it in print anywhere... For me, their TB/BSW (which is rumoured to be mainly Macallan!) is both better and cheaper. Quite hilariously: in the U.S.A. due to a clash of trademark names, they sell their bottles as "Redacted Bros."! I do also have 17 of their indie bottles - they are one of my favourite IBs. And great labels!

Secret Speyside used to always be Glenfarclas because they didn't want their name used by IBs. For example, Old Malt Cask used Secret Speyside for several bottlings and it was generally known as Glenfarclas.

Solera!

This would be about $85 Canadian. That’s pretty cheap here for a solar distilled whisky!! I wish I could try this for fun!!

Very interesting review Gert! I have had a Thompson Brothers whisky. Very well made. I think some reviewers have a big influence on on what people buy for whisky. I got my Thompson Brothers in the UK. This is lovingly made and I am excited for the people behind this whisky!! Huge integrity! I had some smaller issues with the whisky but I was okay with what we paid. Great thoughts!!

What an interesting one. Side note, it keeps on changing in the glass. Will have to keep an eye on it over time. What is your favourite bottle from Thompson brothers? How much did you pay for this one? Please remember to like share and subscribe ❤.

$230 from most Canadian government liquor stores before taxes.

I love the Rye spice kick!! Big time!!

Michter’s is very pricey overall in Canada but this particular expression of a Rye is worth the price. I’m not big on their Boutbon. This Rye is delicious and that’s interesting for me as I usually live 100% Rye!! The Toasted Barrel is amazing even as sweet as it is!! Love it!! Gert you need to take you blood sugar!!! lol!!! 😂 Hey I am visiting my niece and her husband for my birthday today, in Alberta, and Tim has so many Macallan!! I thought if you Gert!! lol!! 😝 I had a dram of the 12 last night and you know I enjoyed it!!

Terrific video Gert!! This Rye is always on our bar! Love it! Delicious!! 🤤

Diabetes is a glass...... Sorry for the glitch in the Video.

I haven't tried the batch 4 but I really enjoyed 1,2 and 3. Great whisky, high abv really works with HP. Cheers Gert!

Is there a good value "sherry monster" that you'd recommend?

It certainly used to be a 16-year-old: the one I've got says it was distilled in 1998 and bottled in 2014. Not sure if it has switched to NAS now...

Lagavulin will always be one of my favorite whiskies. Have tasted most destillery editions from them. The tastiest so far have been DE 1995. Superb. Great review. Cheers

A friend just said this is the 16 specially distilled for a DE. Check the ppm but I think it’s much lower than 40ppm!

Chill filtered. And colored. FYI

I get more notes of the dirty peat and the pom are relatively low. I think it’s about 20ppm.

I just looked at other sources - this is a 16 yo scotch.

I knew!! lol!! 😂 This is a spectacular scotch! Yes this is a 16 yo scotch from all I have read and in talking to people knowledgeable about scotch. It’s not overpowering with sherry and it doesn’t drown out the peat!! This is about $200 here with taxes - same price as the 16. It’s worth it!! Great thoughts Gert!! So glad to see you enjoying a Lagavulin! I will be interested to see what you think of the Thompson Brothers. There is colour added. This is fabulous scotch!!

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it's only now I realize that their shop in Belgium has way more choice (especially for Thompson bros) there than on line apparently, I mean for those blended malts & BW everyone is raving about, but alas they don't have em on line...

Insane prices, completely for most of them...fun choice of song, lol, appropriate