is there a BETTER VALUE WHISKY...?(full review)

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
  • OK folks I am really not sure why I have never got round to reviewing The Classic Laddie, lets put that right now....hope you enjoy it folks....
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Комментарии • 54

  • @drinkswhisky
    @drinkswhisky Год назад +2

    Great review as usual! Agree that despite being considered 'entry' level whisky, its a potent drop that deserves all the praise. The lack of age statement def makes people think its the 'lesser' bottling, but I have gifted this a few times now and always get great feedback. Its a fantastic bottle, that always goes far too quickly when I crack it open. For all its complexity that you can work through, I find it a cracking dram to watch a film with, that just allows the drinker to kick back and enjoy.

  • @Rohit_M
    @Rohit_M Год назад +2

    Great review Allan. Nothing to worry about regarding no age statement on the bottle. Classic Laddie is a reliable dram from a great distillery.

  • @peterruffolo700
    @peterruffolo700 Год назад +2

    Great review! The Classic Laddie is a whisky that's delicious from neck pour to bottom. Even though it's gone up in price a wee bit in my area over the past 2 years it remains a solid value. Of course pretty much all whiskies in my area have gone up in price a fair amount over the past 2 years, so I guess it's just par for the course. This is a NAS I have no problems recommending, especially to experienced whisky drinkers who have yet to give it a try. It's one of those bottles that will always have a home in my whisky cabinet. Sláinte! 🥃

  • @dramyankee2914
    @dramyankee2914 Год назад +1

    Definitely one of those uncommon "crossover" drams for novice and avid fan alike. Excellent review and thanks for getting around to this one. Cheers All!

  • @edanderson8274
    @edanderson8274 28 дней назад +1

    Although it's NAS, I saw an interview with the new distiller that mentioned it has some 16 YO in it among others. I love the Laddie.

  • @MrLachlanmackenzie
    @MrLachlanmackenzie Год назад +5

    It is a fabulous dram for the money, in no way a simple entry malt.

  • @lgdefekt
    @lgdefekt Год назад

    I picked a bottle when they first came back into production and fell in love. Solid through and through. Cheers for the review 👍

  • @sandymacdonald8485
    @sandymacdonald8485 Год назад +3

    I think its a great dram and very underrated!

    • @thewhiskyfriend
      @thewhiskyfriend  Год назад

      You could be right Sandy... Just think there is so much from Bruichladdich... I. E port Charlotte etc.... But its good fella... Cheers

  • @jasonwest9425
    @jasonwest9425 Год назад +2

    Great review. This is probably my favourite scotch, if we set aside peat, Sherry bombs or the excessively expensive.

    • @thewhiskyfriend
      @thewhiskyfriend  Год назад +1

      Fantastic dram from a fantastic distillery. Cheers

  • @davidfaingold1874
    @davidfaingold1874 11 месяцев назад +1

    Playing ‘catch-up’ with your reviews and thoroughly enjoy your perspectives. Classic Laddie seems to be underrated and is an excellent whiskey at a seemingly reasonable price at around $60 USD in the Sacramento (California) area. Prices for single malts continue to increase. Keep up the good work!

    • @thewhiskyfriend
      @thewhiskyfriend  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you Davud. And hope your enjoying working your way through the videos...enjoy

  • @peathead4450
    @peathead4450 Год назад +1

    Thanks for reviewing Alan.
    Despite the wine casks involved, the wine notes luckily are subdued enough that I even love this whisky.
    Slàinte mhath

    • @thewhiskyfriend
      @thewhiskyfriend  Год назад +1

      It is an interesting whisky Frank.... Glad you joy it buddy....

  • @henryDzieciontko
    @henryDzieciontko Год назад +1

    Tried it a few times over the years in pubs think I will put it on my list now . Not a morish one but quality stuff.

    • @thewhiskyfriend
      @thewhiskyfriend  Год назад

      It's decent however it does vary from batch to batch...but still decent...

  • @bhubb198
    @bhubb198 Год назад +1

    I have been liking these spirit driven malts lately. Love the classic laddie. Need to get my hands on some islay barley and see how they compare.

    • @thewhiskyfriend
      @thewhiskyfriend  Год назад

      Check out the port Charlotte islay barley too buddy...

  • @WhiskyNeighbour
    @WhiskyNeighbour Год назад

    The Classic Laddie is a great Malt. A little rough, but the flavours for me are great. A solid representation of young single malt. Easy to bring home and enjoy. Cheers!

  • @michaelhislop4840
    @michaelhislop4840 Год назад +1

    It's my favorite NAS. One of my three go-to whiskies.

  • @mr.valinch
    @mr.valinch Год назад +1

    Love Bruichladdich, love this dram and love your channel!

    • @thewhiskyfriend
      @thewhiskyfriend  Год назад +1

      Glad your enjoying my friend... Thanks for watching...

  • @peatbull3426
    @peatbull3426 Год назад +1

    Its Real Blue Monday Allan. Proper one 😁. I just wish every entry level even Nas be presented at 50% abv NCF/NAC with this quality and price £40+ . Fantastic. Good job Allan. 😁🥃🙋‍♂️

  • @fleshrocker
    @fleshrocker 10 месяцев назад

    So far this is my favorite non peated whisky

  • @GrotrianSeiler
    @GrotrianSeiler Год назад

    This one really packs a punch. You don’t see it coming but there it is. I have some in the cupboard.

  • @WhiskeyStraightAl
    @WhiskeyStraightAl Год назад

    I've always enjoyed The Classic Laddie, though it has been a while since I've had any. Cheers Alan.

  • @jezhellewell7690
    @jezhellewell7690 Год назад

    Great review Alan. Currently £35 in Tesco! Extremely tempted. Hope you are well pal.

    • @thewhiskyfriend
      @thewhiskyfriend  Год назад +1

      All good here Jez great to here from you and that's a bargain fella.. Cheers

  • @adrianwiuk
    @adrianwiuk Год назад +2

    I picked up one of these in Tesco last month for £29! There is NO better whisky for £29!!!

  • @vsagar1806
    @vsagar1806 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this video, can you please let me know which batch of the classic laddie was this ?

    • @thewhiskyfriend
      @thewhiskyfriend  9 месяцев назад +1

      Im away on holiday but back home saturday i will let you know then...thanks for dropping by my friend...

    • @vsagar1806
      @vsagar1806 9 месяцев назад

      Enjoy your holiday !!
      I just got one gifted to me from my brother and it says batch 22/236
      Just curious 🙂

  • @flying_hussar3034
    @flying_hussar3034 Год назад +2

    Solid malt this!👍

  • @drewnapoleons4569
    @drewnapoleons4569 Год назад +1

    This is such a great whisky!!!

  • @foodquig
    @foodquig Год назад +1

    I have liked Bruichladdich Classic Laddie and Laddie 10, but I have loved every Port Charlotte that I have tried except that PC 12 which was a travel exclusive.. That one was a hot mess...

    • @thewhiskyfriend
      @thewhiskyfriend  Год назад

      Found it in the stash Quig.... I'm all over Port Charlotte my friend... Cheers

  • @gracefultowels3283
    @gracefultowels3283 4 месяца назад

    Really hope the price of this wouldnt spike like Macallan

  • @madmax848484
    @madmax848484 Год назад +1

    for me 1 - glen scotia victoriana 2 ardbeg uigeadail 3 arran morchie mor cask strength

    • @thewhiskyfriend
      @thewhiskyfriend  Год назад +1

      Can't argue with any of those choices my friend... Cheers buddy

    • @madmax848484
      @madmax848484 Год назад

      @@thewhiskyfriend next year hope will try KILCHOMAN LOCH GORM expected more from Longrow Peated ( tell true didnt like it )

  • @revolvermaster4939
    @revolvermaster4939 10 месяцев назад

    The neck pour on this was awful, weeks later it has opened up and delicious!

  • @stuartblandford2310
    @stuartblandford2310 Год назад +1

    Gotta love the Laddie

    • @thewhiskyfriend
      @thewhiskyfriend  Год назад +1

      Been so long, but nice to have found it once more my friend... Cheers

    • @stuartblandford2310
      @stuartblandford2310 Год назад +1

      @@thewhiskyfriend It’s one of the few bottles (along with Bunna 12 & Cotswolds) that I’ll buy from my local Waitrose.

  • @rares_21
    @rares_21 Год назад +1

    Speaking of NAS, do you find Classic laddie better than Victoriana?

    • @thewhiskyfriend
      @thewhiskyfriend  Год назад

      Oh no no no.... Victoriana is the best NAS on the planet my friend... Laddie is the best value NAS... Currently £35 at tesco....

    • @rares_21
      @rares_21 Год назад

      @thewhiskyfriend :)))Alan, totally agree about Victoriana, it.s fabulous. Regarding Classic laddie, I have to choose from this and Loch lomond 12...which one do you think is better?

  • @cliffnorman178
    @cliffnorman178 Год назад +1

    Unfortunately in South Africa this is definitely not value for money. It is more expensive than most 12yo single malts.
    In my opinion it is also really not a great whisky.

    • @thewhiskyfriend
      @thewhiskyfriend  Год назад

      £29 here on amazon Cliff... 50% abv... NCF and nc. Scottish barley... Its not all bad fella... Defo 86/100 all day fella

    • @cliffnorman178
      @cliffnorman178 Год назад +1

      @@thewhiskyfriend It costs the equivalent of 52 pounds here. Would you give it those accolades if it cost you 52 pounds? It deserves an 86 for packaging only.

    • @thewhiskyfriend
      @thewhiskyfriend  Год назад

      I take its not one of your faves then Cliff.... Lol