I couldn't hear the dog until you pointed it out. Not surprised at the results. While they're all hitters, Glenallachie is an amazing whiskey. I have 2 Glenallachie single barrels, and they go toe to toe with anything from Campbelltown. That said, I would still say the Arran 10 is the best value scotch.
Springbank 10, Ardbeg 10, Ledaig 10, Laphroaig 10, and Port Charlotte 10 is what I have in the lineup now. I can throw in the Talisker 10 and make it a 6 bottle flight if you want.
@@whiskeyisajourney That would be awesome Talisker 10 has a lot to offer in this competition especially cause it has unique peatiness that comes with sea notes making some kind of new peatiness which Talisker is known for. a lot of complexity that you might not get always for a first-time with peated whiskies, I always replace Laphroing 10 and Talisker 10 ( if you find Laphroaig 10 cask strength that one is in heaven )
Yes, I can hear the dog. Do you want another one to join that one? 😂🐶 I have the Glenmorangie, Arran, and Hazelburn. My GlenAllachie is the 12 and my only Glenfarclas is the 105. I'm a big Arran fan, and the Hazelburn is really nice, as well. Have you tried the Arran Quarter Cask "The Bothy"? Cask strength glory.
Great 5 10 year old single malts rundown Peter. Your nosing and tasting notes are right on point. GA CS is a banger of a whisky, not a fair competition against the others but Arran, Hazelburn, Glenfarclas, even Glenmoangie all have place on anyone's bar. I would pit GA CS against others in the CS category. All great 10 yo's nonetheless.
Thanks! As soon as I put the flight together I realized it would be one sided, but those are the only 10 year old single malts I have in my collection that are not peated.
The Glenmorangie is supposedly the biggest selling single malt in the pubs in Scotland. When ever I have it, it reminds me of Juicy Fruit chewing gum and Irn-Bru Scottish soda.
I don't think they are comparable other then the age. Each one is good in their own way. This was probably not the fairest flight, but these were the only 10 year old scotches I had in my collection.
Another great video Peter. The GlenAllachie is fantastic. Love the 10 , 12 and 15. Never had the Arran but everyone seems to like it and I really need to find a bottle. Glenfarclas are sherry bombs. Edradour 10 is fantastic as well
Nice mix of ten year olds Peter. I've tried all but the Hazelburn and my choice would have been the Arran. Seems somewhat unfair to include a cask strength against the lower proofs. A Glencadam, Speyburn or Benriach would have leveled the field a bit. You might need more than one flight to pick the best peated 10 year old Scotch.
I understand that, but these are the only 10 year old bottles I have in my collection. Maybe it will stack up better with older bottles. We will see. Cheers
@@whiskeyisajourney I think that's an excellent reason for NOT using age as a category! The differences between an 8-year-old and a 13-year-old can be far less than between a 43% and a 57% ABV, never mind ex-bourbon versus PX...
I've heard that Hazelburn sometimes picks up peated notes off of the malting floor. I'm guessing that my batch/bottling was one that did. I'm liking Hazelburn more and more each time I have it.
I've tasted a glen allachie by Gordon and Macphail which was nice (it was sold out before I could my hands on it😂) so if I would have one it would be my pick to. The Glenmorangie10 I had more then 25 years ago and I still can enjoy it today. The Arran 10 is on my wishlist, nice line up🥃. I didn't hear the dog by the way
I couldn't hear the dog until you pointed it out. Not surprised at the results. While they're all hitters, Glenallachie is an amazing whiskey. I have 2 Glenallachie single barrels, and they go toe to toe with anything from Campbelltown. That said, I would still say the Arran 10 is the best value scotch.
I agree. Arran 10 is a great value scotch. Cheers!
can't wait for the peated scotch, Laphroaig 10 Talisker 10 Ardbeg 10 would be awesome competition
Springbank 10, Ardbeg 10, Ledaig 10, Laphroaig 10, and Port Charlotte 10 is what I have in the lineup now. I can throw in the Talisker 10 and make it a 6 bottle flight if you want.
@@whiskeyisajourney That would be awesome Talisker 10 has a lot to offer in this competition especially cause it has unique peatiness that comes with sea notes making some kind of new peatiness which Talisker is known for. a lot of complexity that you might not get always for a first-time with peated whiskies, I always replace Laphroing 10 and Talisker 10 ( if you find Laphroaig 10 cask strength that one is in heaven )
I agree with just about everything you said this review.
Campbelltowns do have a funk ... a delicious delicious funk. Shame the blend failed.
As I go through these flights I look forward to the blends. I expected to have more success with them, but they fall apart most of the time.
@@whiskeyisajourney lol. I do hope I'm not the only fan of the blending attempts.
I think comparing a cask strength to non cask strengths is not a fair comparison. Although a great video
I completely understand where you are coming from. Cheers!
Yes, I can hear the dog. Do you want another one to join that one? 😂🐶 I have the Glenmorangie, Arran, and Hazelburn. My GlenAllachie is the 12 and my only Glenfarclas is the 105. I'm a big Arran fan, and the Hazelburn is really nice, as well. Have you tried the Arran Quarter Cask "The Bothy"? Cask strength glory.
Unfortunately, I don't have the Arran Quarter Cask. I only have the Arran 10. I hope more offerings of Arran will be available in my area soon.
I own only Arran 10 and Springbank 10. Love both.
Those are 2 very good bottles to have. I would be happy just having those. It would cover the peated and the sweet profile. Cheers!
Great 5 10 year old single malts rundown Peter. Your nosing and tasting notes are right on point. GA CS is a banger of a whisky, not a fair competition against the others but Arran, Hazelburn, Glenfarclas, even Glenmoangie all have place on anyone's bar. I would pit GA CS against others in the CS category. All great 10 yo's nonetheless.
Thanks! As soon as I put the flight together I realized it would be one sided, but those are the only 10 year old single malts I have in my collection that are not peated.
Great job!
Cheers 🥃
These are going to get harder and harder the older the bottles get.
The Glenmorangie is supposedly the biggest selling single malt in the pubs in Scotland. When ever I have it, it reminds me of Juicy Fruit chewing gum and Irn-Bru Scottish soda.
I can see that being the case. It certainly is an easy sipper and very vibrant on the nose.
Good guessing Bro!!
Not a tough one to guess. They are so different it was easy.
thought Arran 18 will rank 1, now I'm curious with Glen Allachie
I don't think they are comparable other then the age. Each one is good in their own way. This was probably not the fairest flight, but these were the only 10 year old scotches I had in my collection.
Another great video Peter.
The GlenAllachie is fantastic. Love the 10 , 12 and 15. Never had the Arran but everyone seems to like it and I really need to find a bottle.
Glenfarclas are sherry bombs.
Edradour 10 is fantastic as well
I think the Arran is a good bottle. IMO it's a scotch that should be in a collection.
Billy Walker brings the 'cask magic' to Glen Allachie. It will be interesting to see what his own distillate brings to the table at 10+ years.
Definitely looking forward to that. Cheers!
Peter, should be interesting since the Glenallachie 10 is CS.
Nothing even came close. Glen Allachie 10 rocked!
Nice mix of ten year olds Peter. I've tried all but the Hazelburn and my choice would have been the Arran.
Seems somewhat unfair to include a cask strength against the lower proofs. A Glencadam, Speyburn or Benriach would have leveled the field a bit.
You might need more than one flight to pick the best peated 10 year old Scotch.
I understand that, but these are the only 10 year old bottles I have in my collection. Maybe it will stack up better with older bottles. We will see. Cheers
@@whiskeyisajourney I think that's an excellent reason for NOT using age as a category! The differences between an 8-year-old and a 13-year-old can be far less than between a 43% and a 57% ABV, never mind ex-bourbon versus PX...
Nicely done Peter! Made me want to try some Hazelburn.
I've heard that Hazelburn sometimes picks up peated notes off of the malting floor. I'm guessing that my batch/bottling was one that did. I'm liking Hazelburn more and more each time I have it.
I've tasted a glen allachie by Gordon and Macphail which was nice (it was sold out before I could my hands on it😂) so if I would have one it would be my pick to. The Glenmorangie10 I had more then 25 years ago and I still can enjoy it today. The Arran 10 is on my wishlist, nice line up🥃. I didn't hear the dog by the way
I think the Arran is a good bottle to search for. I am looking forward to trying more from them and Lagg.
@@whiskeyisajourney thr quarter cask the bothy is a nice one I have that myself, still pondering on buying the sherrycask or not
Arran 10 eats Glenmorangie 10 for breakfast easy. 👍😁🥂🙋🏻♂️ p.s. Bodega is lovely stuff. No brainer.
# 1 has to be GA 10 CS. And # 3 sounds like GM fruity and light.
This was a good flight. GA 10 is going to be hard to beat going forward.