In all honesty I think there are several blended malts which would be far superior and much better budget options, and the same applies to blended scotch. So Geoff, how about upgrading your list by doing a top 10 including the blends? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Yes, here in Australia you’re looking at roughly AUD$65+ (about US$45+) for the cheapest single malts, which would be Glen Murray and Glen Grant. Most of what you mentioned is around $85-100 (US$60-70). Tamnavulin is a great choice for a cheapie when it is on special, as is Knockando 12.
We have a 375 ml Glenlivet 12 for $31.59. I'm in NY about an hour north of Manhattan. Glenmo 10 is marked down to $43. The Auchentoshan American oak is $40 as is the Glen moray 12 and the Loch Lomind 12. The Deanston Virgin is $38 while the Jura 10 is $35.31. The NAS Glen Morays are $33 and the Loch Lomond Original is 32. I bought a Tomatin Dualchas ( the American Legacy) out of pity because the guy at the store was pretty cool and he had nothing i really wanted. I add it to the Cask Strength, like it's mostly water anyway
The Tamnavulins and the Glen Morays are a fantastic way to see the cask/wine influences in whiskies at a very good price. I think every whisky lover, especially in the early stages should try these bottles. Cheers Geoff!
The Norway prices are ..different, but SM options start with a Glen Moray 8 at US$43 and only gets appealing with Wee Beastie at $54. Deanston 12 enters at $60, only a buck mote than the Virgin Oak. The most appealing entrylevel choice is most often a $49 Maclean’s Nose.
In the UK, Aerstone 10 gets my pick, with a Nectar card or supermarket deal it's normally at around £20-£25, it's 40% but non chill filtered, natural colour, comes in a peated or non peated, both great, one very nutty the other one an award winning smokey dram
Hi Geoff ! In my country buy malt whiisky 30$ posible ,, especially when there is a sale . You can buy Glen Murray , Tamnavulin ,,Glen Turner,,Aerstone....
I'm in Southern Ontario, Canada so, as you probably know, we have the single entity provincial government-run Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) as our sole supplier of spirits. All prices are in CAD: Tamnavulin Double Cask: $55 Glenlivet 12: $84 We don't get the Glen Moray you featured so our cheapest is the 15: $80 Glenmorangie 10: $77 (although the rebranded 12 is now $76). Deanston Virgin Oak: $58 Ancnoc 12: Ancnoc is not available in any form. Arran Barrel Reserve: $56
@@Gwhisky 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have a love/hate relationship with the LCBO for sure. There's a lot of positives: consistent prices across stores, no price gouging on limited releases or higher end bottles, their sheer size gets them better wholesale prices than any other Canadian province, and when I'm trying to find a particular bottle I can reference their province-wide inventory easily in one place. But, those come with negatives: their standard markup on everything is 114% since there's no competition, the taxes are high, the lack of competition results in a lower selection of options, and it's very hard for small craft distilleries in Ontario to get and keep their products on the shelves at the LCBO.
MacLeods Islay is the cheapest single malt in Norway and it costs about 46 US dollars. As only the state is allowed to sell alcohol, the price is the same everywhere. The Tamnavulin is about 47 US dollar.
I can find the Tamnavulin Double Cask, and the other bottles in their line, fit around $34 to $40 dollars US in the Virginia/Maryland/DC area. I kind of like the red wine cask matured bottle of their line. Similar to your take on the double cask but with a touch more character I feel. For the price in my market, Tamnavulin can’t be beat for a daily drinker.
The barrel reserve is actually one of my all-time favorites and it's sitting close to some bottles worth 10x its price. Got it for 22€ on sale. It's the freshest whisky I have ever tasted.
Avert your eyes unless you're ready for some horrible prices. In Canada (BC), these range from C$58 (Deanston), to C$65 (Tamnavulin), C$75 (Glenmorangie), C$76 (Glenlivet), and C$92 for the Ancnoc. And then we have the privilege of paying 15% tax on top of those prices. Both the Glen Moray and Arran are unavailable here.
None of these are cheap in BC, which is why I order from Alberta! :D BC prices pre tax (add 15%) Tamnavulin - $65 Glenlivet - $76 Deanston - $55 Arran - N/A Ancnoc - $92 Glen Moray - N/A Glenmorangie - $70
Deanston to me is the strongest in the line up. $58 Cad in Ontario. Out west you can get a cask strength for a few loonies ( bucks) more. Definitely my favourite budget friendly dram. Nice list Jeff.
Deanston Virgin oak is a good shout. It’s 36.99 at Total Wine in California. MacLean’s Nose is an excellent blend for $35. Kirkland (Costco) Islay & Highland Single Malts are both great value ($36 & $26 respectively) and decent abv as well (46 & 50 respectively). Compass Box Orchard House is still around for $40-ish too. Cheers.
I think I can say, with my short and limited experience of single malts, it's better to save up and spend a bit more. You might spend twice as much but get four or five times the flavour experience. Being cheap does not equate to value. Having said that I would happily drink all these with the exception of the Tamnavulin.
Great list I can get half of them around 30€. Max is Glenlivet 12 and ancnoc 12 are 40€. Glenmorangie is 30€ sometimes, deanston virgin oak 32-34€. Tamnavulin is 30€. I would add Speyburn 10. But I haven't tried it 😅 thanks for list. Fun one!
If you want a budget malt whisky in the UK, best not get too hung up on lists. There are often discounts in supermarkets. Jura has lots of varieties that are often discounted, Bourbon Cask is often available for around £23 and is good. Having said that if you want a pleasant taste on a budget forget single malt and start exploring blended Japanese Whisky.
I recently saw Speyburn Hopkins, 46% and a 46% NCF version of Speyburn 10, both 1L bottles, both travel retail exclusive, for $20 and $25, respectively, when converted to 700ml. Outside of scotch single malts, Teeling Small Batch goes for $20 here in the Philippines.
I've got a lot of love for Glen Moray, their spirit really does work very well with Chardonnay casks. I've always thought Old Pulteney 12 is a really good budget pick, those interesting briney flavours seem hard to find at these lower price points which puts the Pulteney in a really appealing spot. Also yes Tomatin Legacy is a mix of bourbon and virgin oak casks.
Here in Newfoundland, we've got 4 of the 7 bottles. Don't have the AnCnoc, Arran Barrel Reserve or the Tamnavulin. The other bottles available her were approximately C$50 more. Except for the Deanston that was C$30 more.
Jumping on the comparison train from Ontario Canada. Prices converted to USD. Tamnavulin 40.88, Glenlivet 62.17, Glem Moray unavailable, Glenmorangie no 10 but the 12 is 56.61, Deanston 43.28, Anconc unavailable, Arran 41.43 :(
Central California: the ONLY whisky $30 US and under is Aberfeldy 12yr. and that will do in a pinch. But it's just vanilla and honey tones with a bit of apple. I've also heard this version will be phased out for a more enthusiast version however. Glenmorangie 10yr is $32, Glenfiddich 12yr is $34, Glenlivet 12yr is $36. In this market, the only one's I could recommend as decent are Laphroaig 10yr and Old Pulteney 12yr, both for $43. At that price, both are arguably high value for money.
In Québec, the SAQ charges in Can$: Tamnavulin $60, Glenlivet $74.75, Glen Moray $45.75, Glenmo $75.75, Deanston $55, Ancnoc $91, Arran $67.75 and Tomatin $69.75. So only the Glen Moray comes close to your limit of $30 US = $40 Can
I had a bottle of the Deanston VO and loved it. I paid $55 NZD (approx. $34 USD). Unfortunately, prices have gone up and it is now around $67-$68 NZD (approx. $41-42 USD). I recently bought the AnCnoc 12 for $70 NZD (approx. $43-44 USD). The only other one of these I've had is the Glenmorangie 10 but that was a few years ago. This is currently around the same price as the Deanston VO. Prices vary a lot between retailers in my market so these prices are the cheapest I can get it. Cheers!
Ancnoc 12 is usually over $50 in the US - also rather hard to find (at least in my large roaming area of Texas to Wisconsin, roughly). I love it and think it worth over $50. Shocked you can get it for half that! Also, I WAY prefer it to the Arran barrel Reserve. I LOVE Arran 10, but the barrel reserve and the quarter cask not so much.
I'm in Nicaragua. Very limited options in whisky (great rum though). I can find Glenlivet 12 but it's usually around $75. I usually buy my bottles in Duty Free when I travel and get The Glenlivet Distiller's Reserve for $50. Good value in my opinion. Glenfiddich 15 is also available in my market for around $65. Nothing fancy, though. All 40%. There's absolutely nothing over 40% in that price range.
Always appreciate a good budget whisky list, Geoff!👍 I have 2 good Irish suggestions: Jameson Black Barrel (prefer it to Redbreast 12 and at 41€, it's a third cheaper) and The Irishman Harvest, a mix of single malt and single pot still, ex bourbon, unpretentious but very nice for a 40% whisky - 44 £ but can get it 25% off on weekends, same is true for the Jameson. Same price as the Glenmorangie 10.
Good list G. Deanston VO is a good value although not at $25 USD here in Canada. Arran Barrel Reserve is around the same price. All considered, these two are good value.
Cheapest single malt here (at 700ml) is glen Murray classic. 46.70. My cheap entry is Benromach 10 at $70 that is a jump but only because I'm a bougie like that. But prices are tough in atlantic Canada as you referenced! For reference the glenlevit 12 is $71.00! Great video Jeff! Keep it going!
Great list! The Glenmorangie 10, Tomatin Legacy, and Deanston Virgin Oak were hard for me to finish, but I like everything else on your list. The prices you get there are crazy good! Glenlivet is $40 in the US, AnCnoc 12 is $73, and Tamnavulin is $36 (September 2024; Florida). At least we get the 750 ml bottles. Two more that would make it on the list for me are Loch Lomond 12, which can be found for $35-$40, and Aberfeldy 12 at $32.
Hi Geoff... useful list, and the truth is that the prices here used not to be bad but they have increased in the last few years, what I could add would be the Glen Scotia Double Cask, and Tullibardine Sovereing, but neither is under 43 US$. I wish I had the same prices as you lucky guy. Cheers!!! 💪🥃
To react to the Glenmorangie 10/12 year old, and of course it's a specific market, The franchise i work at have simply replaced the 10 for the 12 year old with the same Price tag. Note that these are nation wide prices. So it's honestly interesting!
Good list. Of those, I still pour the Glenlivet 12 every now and again. Mostly because of nostalgia (been sipping it since the early 1980s and also because I want to keep my palate humble. It is sort of a recalibrating whisky for me.
Great Video Geoff. Here in NZ we pay on average $65-75 NZD for the bottles you mentioned I would add Aerstone 10 Land Cask, Laphroaig Select and Old Pulteney 12. Keep up the great work.
Love your list of two “little bit more” cost. Bunna 12 and Arran 10 are awesome perma shelf choices. For me I feel they are the two best including value for money whiskies. Sorry for loving the bit I agree with the most!!
Before watching the whole video, my off the cuffs (based on prices in Germany) would be Arran Barrel Reserve or Arran 10 (which is very frequently on offer at €30 or even below), Deanston Virgin Oak (€25ish) , Old Pulteney 12 (always under €30), Knockando 12 (€25ish), Laphroaig 10 (always at €30 somewhere).
Good video. Those prices just show that we're being taxed out the nose in most places. I would add Speyburn 10 ("what Glenlivet should be" (c) Ralfy). Good timing, too. People are feeling the pinch. Luxury goods are down, big time. Also, I've been saying for years now that there's a "Whisky Loch 2.0", carefully hidden in plain view. Glenmorangie switching from 10 to 12 is not the first such example. Quinta Ruban went 12 to 14, but also Costco has been constantly upping the age on its generic Kirkland Signature single malts. That means there are lots of barrels sitting. Even in American whiskey, too. Age statements are back, big time. There will be bargains. If we have any budget left at all for whisky.
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At this price range, if I want something smooth and decent, it's Loch Lomond Original that I can get here for about $25. But I don't mind their even cheaper Signature blend that has some grain content for that manly rough rugged style.
Its nice list Goeff. Even the prices of all seven bottles are nowhere cheap as in Taiwan they are still well priced and affordable for beginners. Who among us hasn't had Glen Moray or Glenlivet in early days?? Recently only bottle of this list i have is Barrel Reserve which is perfect summer fruity whisky to have a dram or two sitting outside in the garden after dinner in a nice day. Slàinte 😁🥂🥂🥂🙋♂️
Nice take, Geoff. Prices are even lower as you move south. Outside of Taipei, for under USD30, you could also add the Laphroaig 10 or Quarter Cask, Talisker 10, anything from the Omar core line, Kavalan Distillery Select Single Malt Whisky No.2, and Ledaig 10. Taiwanese are spoiled for choice.
As a rough rule of thumb, multiply your GBP/USD around 2.5 - 3 times for Aussie equivalent. There's the exchange rate & shipping which nothing can be done about, & then there's our taxes, which are bloody rediculous.
Nice video ! I agree with you with numbers 1,2, and 3 (AnCnoc is one of the best whiskies 40% ABV imo) Another whiskies under 30 euros not bad at all for me : Singleton 12 Deveron 10 Glen Grant Arboralis
William Lawsons ,best of the cheap for me and my whisky mates .Never been more suprised in, price /quality . In blind tasting i will it is a whisky for 30+€
North Carolina doesn't have any single malts in the $30 range. Closest thing in this price range that I'll buy, because I like peat, is the Ardbeg 5 Wee Beastie at ~$50 after tax.
Most of those I get at around 15€; sometimes cheaper, except the Ancnoc 12 which is close to30€; other cheapies I get Ardmore Legacy 16€, aberlour 12. 25€; aerstone 10 sea cask 15€; Glen grant 10 16€; and a few others Arran 10 sometimes at 28€
From your list, in Australia, the anCnoc 12 is probably the most expensive one at ~70 USD(60 when on sale) not 25 USD!!!!😮 I did manage to snag one on clearance a few years ago for less than 50 USD. It doesn't seem to be all that popular here I guess probably because so many other better known 12yo are cheaper than it. Probably my favourite one from the list!
Before watching, at least in my country, Spain, those 10 ultra cheap but sippable single malts would be Tamnavulin DC, Ardmore Legacy, Deanston Virgin Oak, Auchentoshan American Oak, Benriach Heart of Speyside, Cardhu Gold Reserve, Finlaggan Original, Glen Grant Arboralis, Glen Moray Elgin Classic, Knockando 12... and I would also add Jura Journey, Loch Lomond Original, Glen Keith Distillery Edition, Glen Deveron 10 and Speyburn Bradan Orach. So, 15 lol My guess is Tomatin Legacy. YESSSSS. I don't like it lol.
I think i can find Lismore Speyside Single Malt for about $27, which I'm pretty sure is Glenfarclas, and maybe Glen Moray Elgin Classic, but even that is now usually north of $30 thanks to Bidenomics™ 😷
These would be the costs (in US dollars) of this list in Argentina I'm not in a good place to buy whiskey as you can see Arran: 85 Glenmorangie: 71 Glen Moray: 63 Tamnavulin: 68 Glenlivet: 68 Deanston: 105 Ancnoc: 105 Still, I think it's cheaper than buying a whiskey in Switzerland, or so I hope.
All cheap pics, Geoff. Tbh, haven't seen any of those on my shelves for quite some time ... er... that's due to my own purchases, I guess. Have had some in the past, but currently more interested in other stuff. In your list there certainly are drams that are worth checking out. My favorite: nr.2 (without a doubt) Slàinte mhath
I love Deanston 12 and I'd love to try the virgin oak and I can, but it doesn't make any sense buying it as it's sold for the equivalent of 58 USD in my country whereas the 12 is just $2 more than that.
AnCnoc was pretty good when I was given a bottle - more interesting than Glenlivet 12. Cotswolds in GB do a craft presentation (nat colour, n c f, 46%) NAS English whisky that’s really fresh and enjoyable
Hi Geoff had most of these in the past except the Arran. Mind you nothing much under €27 ( $ 30 US) where I am though although Germany is a decent priced market. By the way since the rebranding the Glenlivet 12 has gone really downhill as well as the 18. Good list video Geoff, Slàinte 🥃
Upon investigation I can locally find Glen Turner Double Cask $25 (which may be Glen Moray in disguise), King's Falcon Sherry Cask $25 (?) and Macray Single Malt $25. Then there's Tomintoul Tiath $29 which might be decent enough, and the only one I've tasted, McClelland's Islay Single Malt $29, which I'm pretty certain is from Bowmore and isn't particularly good.
Loch Lomond Highland Mist Single Malt Scotch Whisky is unbeatable for 16.99€, but if I have to step up I would say Tomatin Legacy, Deanston Virgin Oak or, the better of the bunch, Glencadam 10yo. I seem to be in the minority who do not particularly rate AnCnoc 12yo: I cannot connect to it.
Cannot believe those prices in Taiwan. What does a beer cost there! Can get Glen Garioch 12 here in Australia jfor $AUS100 which is similar price to the others and which I have always enjoyed. Thanks for another great video.
Nothing under $30 in my neighborhood! Monkey Shoulder can be found for a couple of dollars more sometimes. Most of these are under $50. Deanston is the best on your list.
Ileach, cheap and an OK single malt for the money. In Sweden its 32 $ but we have an ridiculously high tax on alcohol so it should be under 30$ in the US…
Deanston VO is my favorite on your list. In Massachusetts, I can pick it up for under $35 and the cask strength version for under $40. I was rather MEH! towards the Ancnoc 12 and it is just over $50 here. As for the Arran Barrel Reserve (low $50's), I personally think it is worth stretching the extra $7 - $8 to get the Arran 10 (high $50's - low $60's), instead. I sure do wish we had your prices here, but hey, I should just be grateful to not be buying in Canada, eh! Cheers!
The price variation within the US is strange Glenlivet 12 West Coast California in particular Still available under $30. NY NJ $50-$60 Still able to pick up in NY Deanston Virgin Oak $35. Just picked up compass box orchard House In California for $27. NY $52
Looks like I'm firmly a member of your "Snobs Club", Geoff. I do have your top 3 - Arran, Ancnoc and Deanston - but all of them age stated and more expensive. So, yeah - these are supermarket eye-catchers that never catch mine. Great list, though. One snob to another: cheers! 🥃🥃
All between $75-$100 AUD in Sydney. Prices are mental here as the abv increases. Unfortunately got us over barrel. Most (not all) Aus whisky i have tried are substandard and even higher prices than any imported
In all honesty I think there are several blended malts which would be far superior and much better budget options, and the same applies to blended scotch. So Geoff, how about upgrading your list by doing a top 10 including the blends? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Yes, here in Australia you’re looking at roughly AUD$65+ (about US$45+) for the cheapest single malts, which would be Glen Murray and Glen Grant. Most of what you mentioned is around $85-100 (US$60-70). Tamnavulin is a great choice for a cheapie when it is on special, as is Knockando 12.
Glenkinchie 12 comes in at $43 and Old Pulteney 12 at $38 in Poland (at prices below Deanston Virgin Oak and anCnoc 12) - both very decent drams.
We have a 375 ml Glenlivet 12 for $31.59. I'm in NY about an hour north of Manhattan.
Glenmo 10 is marked down to $43. The Auchentoshan American oak is $40 as is the Glen moray 12 and the Loch Lomind 12. The Deanston Virgin is $38 while the Jura 10 is $35.31. The NAS Glen Morays are $33 and the Loch Lomond Original is 32.
I bought a Tomatin Dualchas ( the American Legacy) out of pity because the guy at the store was pretty cool and he had nothing i really wanted. I add it to the Cask Strength, like it's mostly water anyway
The Tamnavulins and the Glen Morays are a fantastic way to see the cask/wine influences in whiskies at a very good price. I think every whisky lover, especially in the early stages should try these bottles. Cheers Geoff!
Thanks for your review. Deanston is my pick and AnCnoc is my favorite for warm summer days.
The Norway prices are ..different, but SM options start with a Glen Moray 8 at US$43 and only gets appealing with Wee Beastie at $54. Deanston 12 enters at $60, only a buck mote than the Virgin Oak.
The most appealing entrylevel choice is most often a $49 Maclean’s Nose.
In the UK, Aerstone 10 gets my pick, with a Nectar card or supermarket deal it's normally at around £20-£25, it's 40% but non chill filtered, natural colour, comes in a peated or non peated, both great, one very nutty the other one an award winning smokey dram
Hi Geoff ! In my country buy malt whiisky 30$ posible ,, especially when there is a sale . You can buy Glen Murray , Tamnavulin ,,Glen Turner,,Aerstone....
I'm in Southern Ontario, Canada so, as you probably know, we have the single entity provincial government-run Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) as our sole supplier of spirits. All prices are in CAD:
Tamnavulin Double Cask: $55
Glenlivet 12: $84
We don't get the Glen Moray you featured so our cheapest is the 15: $80
Glenmorangie 10: $77 (although the rebranded 12 is now $76).
Deanston Virgin Oak: $58
Ancnoc 12: Ancnoc is not available in any form.
Arran Barrel Reserve: $56
LCBO man. Ouch...
@@Gwhisky 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I have a love/hate relationship with the LCBO for sure.
There's a lot of positives: consistent prices across stores, no price gouging on limited releases or higher end bottles, their sheer size gets them better wholesale prices than any other Canadian province, and when I'm trying to find a particular bottle I can reference their province-wide inventory easily in one place.
But, those come with negatives: their standard markup on everything is 114% since there's no competition, the taxes are high, the lack of competition results in a lower selection of options, and it's very hard for small craft distilleries in Ontario to get and keep their products on the shelves at the LCBO.
MacLeods Islay is the cheapest single malt in Norway and it costs about 46 US dollars. As only the state is allowed to sell alcohol, the price is the same everywhere.
The Tamnavulin is about 47 US dollar.
I can find the Tamnavulin Double Cask, and the other bottles in their line, fit around $34 to $40 dollars US in the Virginia/Maryland/DC area. I kind of like the red wine cask matured bottle of their line. Similar to your take on the double cask but with a touch more character I feel. For the price in my market, Tamnavulin can’t be beat for a daily drinker.
The barrel reserve is actually one of my all-time favorites and it's sitting close to some bottles worth 10x its price. Got it for 22€ on sale. It's the freshest whisky I have ever tasted.
One of my cheaper bottles which I really enjoy is the Glen Scotia double cask (around 35euro). It’s easy and yet interesting.
Avert your eyes unless you're ready for some horrible prices. In Canada (BC), these range from C$58 (Deanston), to C$65 (Tamnavulin), C$75 (Glenmorangie), C$76 (Glenlivet), and C$92 for the Ancnoc. And then we have the privilege of paying 15% tax on top of those prices. Both the Glen Moray and Arran are unavailable here.
Oh, and the Tomatin is C$70 here
None of these are cheap in BC, which is why I order from Alberta! :D
BC prices pre tax (add 15%)
Tamnavulin - $65
Glenlivet - $76
Deanston - $55
Arran - N/A
Ancnoc - $92
Glen Moray - N/A
Glenmorangie - $70
$60-$65 for Arran Barrel Reserve here in Alberta, Canada. Worth it, on its own, but the 10 can usually be had for under $70.
Deanston to me is the strongest in the line up. $58 Cad in Ontario. Out west you can get a cask strength for a few loonies ( bucks) more. Definitely my favourite budget friendly dram. Nice list Jeff.
Deanston Virgin oak is a good shout. It’s 36.99 at Total Wine in California. MacLean’s Nose is an excellent blend for $35. Kirkland (Costco) Islay & Highland Single Malts are both great value ($36 & $26 respectively) and decent abv as well (46 & 50 respectively). Compass Box Orchard House is still around for $40-ish too. Cheers.
I think I can say, with my short and limited experience of single malts, it's better to save up and spend a bit more. You might spend twice as much but get four or five times the flavour experience. Being cheap does not equate to value. Having said that I would happily drink all these with the exception of the Tamnavulin.
Great list I can get half of them around 30€. Max is Glenlivet 12 and ancnoc 12 are 40€. Glenmorangie is 30€ sometimes, deanston virgin oak 32-34€. Tamnavulin is 30€. I would add Speyburn 10. But I haven't tried it 😅 thanks for list. Fun one!
If you want a budget malt whisky in the UK, best not get too hung up on lists. There are often discounts in supermarkets. Jura has lots of varieties that are often discounted, Bourbon Cask is often available for around £23 and is good. Having said that if you want a pleasant taste on a budget forget single malt and start exploring blended Japanese Whisky.
I recently saw Speyburn Hopkins, 46% and a 46% NCF version of Speyburn 10, both 1L bottles, both travel retail exclusive, for $20 and $25, respectively, when converted to 700ml. Outside of scotch single malts, Teeling Small Batch goes for $20 here in the Philippines.
I've got a lot of love for Glen Moray, their spirit really does work very well with Chardonnay casks.
I've always thought Old Pulteney 12 is a really good budget pick, those interesting briney flavours seem hard to find at these lower price points which puts the Pulteney in a really appealing spot.
Also yes Tomatin Legacy is a mix of bourbon and virgin oak casks.
Here in Newfoundland, we've got 4 of the 7 bottles. Don't have the AnCnoc, Arran Barrel Reserve or the Tamnavulin. The other bottles available her were approximately C$50 more. Except for the Deanston that was C$30 more.
Jumping on the comparison train from Ontario Canada. Prices converted to USD. Tamnavulin 40.88, Glenlivet 62.17, Glem Moray unavailable, Glenmorangie no 10 but the 12 is 56.61, Deanston 43.28, Anconc unavailable, Arran 41.43 :(
Central California: the ONLY whisky $30 US and under is Aberfeldy 12yr. and that will do in a pinch. But it's just vanilla and honey tones with a bit of apple. I've also heard this version will be phased out for a more enthusiast version however.
Glenmorangie 10yr is $32, Glenfiddich 12yr is $34, Glenlivet 12yr is $36.
In this market, the only one's I could recommend as decent are Laphroaig 10yr and Old Pulteney 12yr, both for $43. At that price, both are arguably high value for money.
In Québec, the SAQ charges in Can$: Tamnavulin $60, Glenlivet $74.75, Glen Moray $45.75, Glenmo $75.75, Deanston $55, Ancnoc $91, Arran $67.75 and Tomatin $69.75. So only the Glen Moray comes close to your limit of $30 US = $40 Can
My two cheap picks are: Connemara and Bushmills Black Bush. Both are simple, but characterful, and really cheap in my market.
The Ancnoc 12 is at 43% ABV in the US market. But it is around $50 near me in Central Texas.
I had a bottle of the Deanston VO and loved it. I paid $55 NZD (approx. $34 USD). Unfortunately, prices have gone up and it is now around $67-$68 NZD (approx. $41-42 USD). I recently bought the AnCnoc 12 for $70 NZD (approx. $43-44 USD). The only other one of these I've had is the Glenmorangie 10 but that was a few years ago. This is currently around the same price as the Deanston VO. Prices vary a lot between retailers in my market so these prices are the cheapest I can get it. Cheers!
Ancnoc 12 is usually over $50 in the US - also rather hard to find (at least in my large roaming area of Texas to Wisconsin, roughly). I love it and think it worth over $50. Shocked you can get it for half that! Also, I WAY prefer it to the Arran barrel Reserve. I LOVE Arran 10, but the barrel reserve and the quarter cask not so much.
I'm in Nicaragua. Very limited options in whisky (great rum though). I can find Glenlivet 12 but it's usually around $75. I usually buy my bottles in Duty Free when I travel and get The Glenlivet Distiller's Reserve for $50. Good value in my opinion. Glenfiddich 15 is also available in my market for around $65. Nothing fancy, though. All 40%. There's absolutely nothing over 40% in that price range.
Great list, thanks... I was just about to suggest the Tomatin Legacy when it was revealed as the secret pour... I like it as a summer whiskey.
Always appreciate a good budget whisky list, Geoff!👍 I have 2 good Irish suggestions: Jameson Black Barrel (prefer it to Redbreast 12 and at 41€, it's a third cheaper) and The Irishman Harvest, a mix of single malt and single pot still, ex bourbon, unpretentious but very nice for a 40% whisky - 44 £ but can get it 25% off on weekends, same is true for the Jameson. Same price as the Glenmorangie 10.
Good list G. Deanston VO is a good value although not at $25 USD here in Canada. Arran Barrel Reserve is around the same price. All considered, these two are good value.
Cheapest single malt here (at 700ml) is glen Murray classic. 46.70. My cheap entry is Benromach 10 at $70 that is a jump but only because I'm a bougie like that. But prices are tough in atlantic Canada as you referenced! For reference the glenlevit 12 is $71.00! Great video Jeff! Keep it going!
Great list! The Glenmorangie 10, Tomatin Legacy, and Deanston Virgin Oak were hard for me to finish, but I like everything else on your list. The prices you get there are crazy good! Glenlivet is $40 in the US, AnCnoc 12 is $73, and Tamnavulin is $36 (September 2024; Florida). At least we get the 750 ml bottles. Two more that would make it on the list for me are Loch Lomond 12, which can be found for $35-$40, and Aberfeldy 12 at $32.
Hi Geoff... useful list, and the truth is that the prices here used not to be bad but they have increased in the last few years, what I could add would be the Glen Scotia Double Cask, and Tullibardine Sovereing, but neither is under 43 US$. I wish I had the same prices as you lucky guy. Cheers!!! 💪🥃
To react to the Glenmorangie 10/12 year old, and of course it's a specific market, The franchise i work at have simply replaced the 10 for the 12 year old with the same Price tag. Note that these are nation wide prices. So it's honestly interesting!
Good list. Of those, I still pour the Glenlivet 12 every now and again. Mostly because of nostalgia (been sipping it since the early 1980s and also because I want to keep my palate humble. It is sort of a recalibrating whisky for me.
Great Video Geoff. Here in NZ we pay on average $65-75 NZD for the bottles you mentioned I would add Aerstone 10 Land Cask, Laphroaig Select and Old Pulteney 12. Keep up the great work.
I agree with placing Arran on the 1st place - and would add Jameson Caskmates IPA edition to this list as the best price/quality ratio stuff.
Haven't tried it. Sounds interesting! 🥃
Love your list of two “little bit more” cost. Bunna 12 and Arran 10 are awesome perma shelf choices. For me I feel they are the two best including value for money whiskies. Sorry for loving the bit I agree with the most!!
Finlaggan Batch Strength - Islay Single Malt
Cheapest cask strength peated I've ever tried. For the price a freaking good dram!! Check it out! 😀
These are all great picks. Nothing special, but you can’t expect bangers for the price tag. Solid and tasty stuff!
Before watching the whole video, my off the cuffs (based on prices in Germany) would be Arran Barrel Reserve or Arran 10 (which is very frequently on offer at €30 or even below), Deanston Virgin Oak (€25ish) , Old Pulteney 12 (always under €30), Knockando 12 (€25ish), Laphroaig 10 (always at €30 somewhere).
AnCnoc is also around 27 Euros usually, and really outstanding in that under 30 range.
Good video. Those prices just show that we're being taxed out the nose in most places. I would add Speyburn 10 ("what Glenlivet should be" (c) Ralfy). Good timing, too. People are feeling the pinch. Luxury goods are down, big time. Also, I've been saying for years now that there's a "Whisky Loch 2.0", carefully hidden in plain view. Glenmorangie switching from 10 to 12 is not the first such example. Quinta Ruban went 12 to 14, but also Costco has been constantly upping the age on its generic Kirkland Signature single malts. That means there are lots of barrels sitting. Even in American whiskey, too. Age statements are back, big time. There will be bargains. If we have any budget left at all for whisky.
At this price range, if I want something smooth and decent, it's Loch Lomond Original that I can get here for about $25.
But I don't mind their even cheaper Signature blend that has some grain content for that manly rough rugged style.
Its nice list Goeff. Even the prices of all seven bottles are nowhere cheap as in Taiwan they are still well priced and affordable for beginners. Who among us hasn't had Glen Moray or Glenlivet in early days?? Recently only bottle of this list i have is Barrel Reserve which is perfect summer fruity whisky to have a dram or two sitting outside in the garden after dinner in a nice day. Slàinte 😁🥂🥂🥂🙋♂️
Bushmills Black Bush for $35 in Alberta, Canada I think is just great for the money
You only included scotch here, but I always remember the Connemara as one of the best super cheap peated options out there.
It sounds like those are some bottles that I should try, especially the Deaston.
Nice take, Geoff. Prices are even lower as you move south. Outside of Taipei, for under USD30, you could also add the Laphroaig 10 or Quarter Cask, Talisker 10, anything from the Omar core line, Kavalan Distillery Select Single Malt Whisky No.2, and Ledaig 10. Taiwanese are spoiled for choice.
Most of them in the list are around 42 - 49 USD in Hong Kong. Being 42 USD here, I will pick Benromach 10
Good list. Have the Deanston Virgin Oak and it was US$35 in South Africa. The rest are similarly priced.
As a rough rule of thumb, multiply your GBP/USD around 2.5 - 3 times for Aussie equivalent. There's the exchange rate & shipping which nothing can be done about, & then there's our taxes, which are bloody rediculous.
Nice video !
I agree with you with numbers 1,2, and 3 (AnCnoc is one of the best whiskies 40% ABV imo)
Another whiskies under 30 euros not bad at all for me :
Singleton 12
Deveron 10
Glen Grant Arboralis
Love this list, I'm a bourbon bro wanting to try other things. Here in USA Michigan, the list is about $35-49
I have an Arran and a Deanston Virgin Oak (both of which I really like)
AnCnoc all the way. Haven't had that Arran but like the standard. Here in the US, they are well over $30.
Arran barrel reserve is 28 usd in Bulgaria
William Lawsons ,best of the cheap for me and my whisky mates .Never been more suprised in, price /quality . In blind tasting i will it is a whisky for 30+€
Great video my friend. Unfortunately all of these goes above 50 usd in Mexico . Best wishes.
North Carolina doesn't have any single malts in the $30 range. Closest thing in this price range that I'll buy, because I like peat, is the Ardbeg 5 Wee Beastie at ~$50 after tax.
anCnoc 12 for the win at £28 in Scotland. It's a great list and a good reminder of what an extra $10 can get you!
Most of those I get at around 15€; sometimes cheaper, except the Ancnoc 12 which is close to30€; other cheapies I get Ardmore Legacy 16€, aberlour 12. 25€; aerstone 10 sea cask 15€; Glen grant 10 16€; and a few others Arran 10 sometimes at 28€
Nailed it. Thanks Geoff!
From your list, in Australia, the anCnoc 12 is probably the most expensive one at ~70 USD(60 when on sale) not 25 USD!!!!😮 I did manage to snag one on clearance a few years ago for less than 50 USD. It doesn't seem to be all that popular here I guess probably because so many other better known 12yo are cheaper than it. Probably my favourite one from the list!
Before watching, at least in my country, Spain, those 10 ultra cheap but sippable single malts would be Tamnavulin DC, Ardmore Legacy, Deanston Virgin Oak, Auchentoshan American Oak, Benriach Heart of Speyside, Cardhu Gold Reserve, Finlaggan Original, Glen Grant Arboralis, Glen Moray Elgin Classic, Knockando 12... and I would also add Jura Journey, Loch Lomond Original, Glen Keith Distillery Edition, Glen Deveron 10 and Speyburn Bradan Orach. So, 15 lol
My guess is Tomatin Legacy. YESSSSS. I don't like it lol.
I think i can find Lismore Speyside Single Malt for about $27, which I'm pretty sure is Glenfarclas, and maybe Glen Moray Elgin Classic, but even that is now usually north of $30 thanks to Bidenomics™ 😷
These would be the costs (in US dollars) of this list in Argentina
I'm not in a good place to buy whiskey as you can see
Arran: 85
Glenmorangie: 71
Glen Moray: 63
Tamnavulin: 68
Glenlivet: 68
Deanston: 105
Ancnoc: 105
Still, I think it's cheaper than buying a whiskey in Switzerland, or so I hope.
All cheap pics, Geoff.
Tbh, haven't seen any of those on my shelves for quite some time ... er... that's due to my own purchases, I guess.
Have had some in the past, but currently more interested in other stuff. In your list there certainly are drams that are worth checking out. My favorite: nr.2 (without a doubt)
Slàinte mhath
I love Deanston 12 and I'd love to try the virgin oak and I can, but it doesn't make any sense buying it as it's sold for the equivalent of 58 USD in my country whereas the 12 is just $2 more than that.
AnCnoc was pretty good when I was given a bottle - more interesting than Glenlivet 12.
Cotswolds in GB do a craft presentation (nat colour, n c f, 46%) NAS English whisky that’s really fresh and enjoyable
Hi Geoff had most of these in the past except the Arran. Mind you nothing much under €27 ( $ 30 US) where I am though although Germany is a decent priced market. By the way since the rebranding the Glenlivet 12 has gone really downhill as well as the 18. Good list video Geoff, Slàinte 🥃
Ancnoc 12 is great, killed a bottle recently. Unfortunately it’s $70 around here.
Upon investigation I can locally find Glen Turner Double Cask $25 (which may be Glen Moray in disguise), King's Falcon Sherry Cask $25 (?) and Macray Single Malt $25.
Then there's Tomintoul Tiath $29 which might be decent enough, and the only one I've tasted, McClelland's Islay Single Malt $29, which I'm pretty certain is from Bowmore and isn't particularly good.
I'm amazed you get Deanston Virgin Oak for £25 bucks. It's £27 here in the UK when on sale! Just goes to show how much we get done on taxes
It’s double that in Australia
@@newyorkleb I know! Aus is the worst country for buying alcohol. I lived in the outback for a year and couldn't get over the prices.
Glen orange 10 is $76 in Canada
The Deanston, Ancnoc, and my very 1st Scotch ( Glen Moray) were my earliest memory of whisky 🥃 that wasn't bourbon !😂❤
Have tried all those except the Deanston, have not yet found it in my location, I am a cheapie most times.
wow awesome prices you have there, in Switzerland is minimum 2x
Loch Lomond Highland Mist Single Malt Scotch Whisky is unbeatable for 16.99€, but if I have to step up I would say Tomatin Legacy, Deanston Virgin Oak or, the better of the bunch, Glencadam 10yo.
I seem to be in the minority who do not particularly rate AnCnoc 12yo: I cannot connect to it.
Cannot believe those prices in Taiwan. What does a beer cost there! Can get Glen Garioch 12 here in Australia jfor $AUS100 which is similar price to the others and which I have always enjoyed. Thanks for another great video.
My most recent buys in London deanston vo £30.00. Bunnahabhain stiuireadair £31.00 moine £34.00 and on offer Laphroaig quarter cask £32.00
Nothing under $30 in my neighborhood! Monkey Shoulder can be found for a couple of dollars more sometimes. Most of these are under $50. Deanston is the best on your list.
the future is now for the Glenmorangie 12 in Ontario. CDN$76.45 at the LCBO
Ileach, cheap and an OK single malt for the money. In Sweden its 32 $ but we have an ridiculously high tax on alcohol so it should be under 30$ in the US…
Deanston VO is my favorite on your list. In Massachusetts, I can pick it up for under $35 and the cask strength version for under $40. I was rather MEH! towards the Ancnoc 12 and it is just over $50 here. As for the Arran Barrel Reserve (low $50's), I personally think it is worth stretching the extra $7 - $8 to get the Arran 10 (high $50's - low $60's), instead. I sure do wish we had your prices here, but hey, I should just be grateful to not be buying in Canada, eh! Cheers!
The worst thing about Tamnavulin was when I was new to scotch and confused it for Lagavulin. I was very disappointed!
The price variation within the US is strange
Glenlivet 12 West Coast California in particular
Still available under $30. NY NJ $50-$60
Still able to pick up in NY Deanston Virgin Oak
$35.
Just picked up compass box orchard House
In California for $27. NY $52
Deanston Virgin Oak always on my bar. Great neat or with ice. Great list!
Great video but real question how often are you visiting this whiskeys? Low proof? Where do they fit in your drinking routine?
Looks like I'm firmly a member of your "Snobs Club", Geoff. I do have your top 3 - Arran, Ancnoc and Deanston - but all of them age stated and more expensive. So, yeah - these are supermarket eye-catchers that never catch mine. Great list, though. One snob to another: cheers! 🥃🥃
I thought good value would include Irish whiskey? Green spot is a go to for me for simple sips.
All between $75-$100 AUD in Sydney. Prices are mental here as the abv increases. Unfortunately got us over barrel. Most (not all) Aus whisky i have tried are substandard and even higher prices than any imported
Love the AnCnoc 12. But at 91$ CAD, not a shoestring at all :) Slàinte!
Glen morangie 10 is $80 here in Calgary. Ancnoc is 70 😢
Costco Lowland Sherry Finish is outstanding at 26 dollars American.