Whisky Of The Year 2021

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @bladnochdistillery1619
    @bladnochdistillery1619 4 года назад +378

    Honoured to even be considered on the shortlist - thank you. Arran makes very fine whiskies and very happy to see another independent distillery take out your top spot. Cheers 🥃

    • @Headbanger0624
      @Headbanger0624 4 года назад +25

      Guys at Bladnoch Distillery! Thank you for the wonderful 10 year old! It’s a pleasure drinking it!

    • @thewhiskybothy
      @thewhiskybothy  4 года назад +56

      . . . All the very best to Bladnoch for 2021 !

    • @danhammer106
      @danhammer106 4 года назад +38

      Moving up Bladnoch in my shopping list. Praising good work of other distillers is the mark of greatness and confidence in your own whisky.

    • @randyd.7076
      @randyd.7076 4 года назад +5

      I wish I could get it where I live. Mail order costs as much as bottle, maybe this new year.

    • @jamesflood7985
      @jamesflood7985 4 года назад +5

      The wife got me a bottle of your 10 year old bourbon expression thanks to Ralfy's recommendation and it is a very special malt indeed! Happy holidays and best of luck in the new year. Slainte!

  • @IgansF
    @IgansF 3 года назад +2

    Thank you Ralfy for sharing a piece of Scotland in every video. Take care.

  • @rtp737
    @rtp737 3 года назад

    Brilliant! Generosity is one of the best qualities of a gentleman. Thanks Ralphy.

  • @athenassigil5820
    @athenassigil5820 4 года назад +47

    Ralfy is the magisterial magus of malty mania, musing majestically and mentoring musically, mainly my mates......on all things malty.

    • @ironhand9096
      @ironhand9096 3 года назад

      Try saying that after a few drams 😺

  • @blueberryfuzz
    @blueberryfuzz 4 года назад +7

    Ralfy, I love that you called out the scotch industry for greed, and also speaking equally passionately for caring for those around you. Empathy. Compassion. You won me over today. Here's a dram to you, cheers from afar.

  • @brandonpang8745
    @brandonpang8745 2 года назад +1

    New to Ralfy's channel and love the honest, no bulls**t reviews. Keep it up legend

  • @jerrybarr3354
    @jerrybarr3354 4 года назад +26

    In one hundred years when Ralphy is known as the preeminent writer of whiskey knowledge those 9 books will be priceless 🥰

  • @tobiaslang6263
    @tobiaslang6263 4 года назад +68

    Best Whisky Channel in the world. All the best for you ralfy.

  • @rivenbeef
    @rivenbeef 4 года назад

    Best distillery in the world, bar none. Well deserved for James, Andy, Jaclyn, Mariella, and the amazing team at Isle of Arran. All that matters is making whiskey of the highest quality, with integrity and transparency, listening to your customers, and treating your customers with respect. They do this better than anyone. Congratulations!

  • @КириллВершилов-п7ф
    @КириллВершилов-п7ф 3 года назад

    The best channel about whiskey, in my opinion. Thank you so much !!! I’m Russian and I love whiskey.

  • @keithieboy61
    @keithieboy61 4 года назад

    Thanks, Ralfy. I think yer the most trustworthy reviewer I've come across on the interweb.

  • @Martin-lf9se
    @Martin-lf9se 3 года назад

    Thanks for your honest view and genuine intentions for one another. Stay well

  • @grahamblackall
    @grahamblackall 3 года назад +4

    God bless you Ralphy
    Just watched this video and saw your kindness in the auction.
    You Sir are such a gentleman!
    Please don't change your channel, it's the best whisky one out there!
    Take care Ralphy
    Graham

  • @athinkingman8840
    @athinkingman8840 2 года назад

    I really appreciate your powerful sentiments. You have people that follow you with your love and integrity for what you do. Proud to be viewing this as a Whisky purchaser. Thank you brother.

  • @brimerrydeath
    @brimerrydeath 4 года назад +2

    I love the way you hug the box. Stay safe, stay well, and stay hydrated.

  • @Dobbsauthor
    @Dobbsauthor 3 года назад

    Great channel...been enjoying whisky for many many years now, and you and other reviewers give a sense of community.

  • @TheJohnbortle
    @TheJohnbortle 4 года назад +2

    Thank you as usual for all your no nonsense videos.

  • @scrimmy45
    @scrimmy45 4 года назад

    Great choice for Whisky of the Year 2021 Ralfy. From a quality distillery. And a great charity donation for a very important cause. I look forward to having another blether with you at the next Glasgow Whisky Festival. All the best to you and yours for 2021.

  • @keithl7700
    @keithl7700 4 года назад +6

    Who else has bought a copy of "Search for a whisky bothy" - I know I have! RIP Sanny and hoping I'll find a Youngers No.3 to try in the new year and I'll cheers to James and nostalgia. My orange cat looks at me curiously as I type this comment much like your dearly departed Orlando. Cheers to you Ralfy! Happy New Year!

    • @davidcartwright5591
      @davidcartwright5591 4 года назад +1

      I have a signed copy. I like to think the only one here in Australia , surely that makes it worth a million 😀.

    • @keithl7700
      @keithl7700 4 года назад +2

      @@davidcartwright5591 very jealous! Cheers to you

    • @thewhiskybothy
      @thewhiskybothy  4 года назад +2

      . . . thanks for buying my book ! Appreciated.

  • @MJagger89
    @MJagger89 4 года назад

    Your channel is - by far - my favorite of all time. And that’s across multiple hobbies and interest I follow! Been a fan for a decade!!

  • @jungleguy123
    @jungleguy123 3 года назад +6

    For the last few years. It's been a tradition of mine to get your whiskey of the year, from the previous year as a Christmas pressie for myself. So this year is the Arran 10 years. Just ordered can't wait. Last year was the balvenie. It was amazing. I don't drink whiskey that much anymore but have been a follower for years. Keep up what you do. Much love and respect malt mate!

  • @davidwelch4841
    @davidwelch4841 4 года назад +1

    Ralphy. Happy New Year's to you and your family! I stumbled onto your RUclips channel several months ago and have been glued to it ever since. I hope you realize that you are a national treasure; and you represent the people of Scotland with great class dignity and wisdom. As we enter this dark Covid19 Winter; you are a bright beam of light heralding better days ahead in 2021. Blessings to all the Maltmates around the world 👍❤🙏

    • @thewhiskybothy
      @thewhiskybothy  4 года назад

      . . . thank you, happy to share the malt-moments !

  • @muzikluvahj.6667
    @muzikluvahj.6667 3 года назад

    Salt of the earth kind of guy. Appreciate you man,the world needs more like you. Cheers Ralphy 🥃

  • @darienbragg4826
    @darienbragg4826 4 года назад

    Good on you for the fundraising idea for the foodbank!

  • @AudioheavenDenmark
    @AudioheavenDenmark 3 года назад

    Was so lucky today to get my hands on three bottles of the old 10 year cask strength from Arran. It's amazing

  • @adamszecsi4753
    @adamszecsi4753 4 года назад +2

    I love the not so occasional rant haha. I started watching your videos not so long ago, and it changed the way I taste whisky, choose whisky, and most importantly I think I begin to appreciate whisky even more. A big thank you from Hungary sir!

  • @UsedBrain4U
    @UsedBrain4U 3 года назад +1

    I loved the burning of the RUclips email. Yes, it was just symbolic but it was wonderful none the less. Thank you for being the unofficial Godfather of Whisky RUclipsrs.

    • @UsedBrain4U
      @UsedBrain4U 3 года назад

      I ordered your book on Amazon. Haven't started it yet.

  • @ARCSTREAMS
    @ARCSTREAMS 3 года назад +1

    hahahahaha at 7:16 right on ralfy and thank them for keeping the bothy warm lol look at the devil going up in high flames but you should have framed it with the silver button

  • @davidcoleman157
    @davidcoleman157 3 года назад

    An excellent choice. Lovely dram.

  • @ruipedroparada
    @ruipedroparada 4 года назад

    many thanks Ralfy M. and best wishes to you (and al)l. The emphasis on communication is to the point, particularly the drinker to distillery communication. Excellent.

  • @Joshbly1
    @Joshbly1 4 года назад +1

    Solid gold as usual. Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react. Be the best YOU in 2021!

  • @meerkat7406
    @meerkat7406 2 года назад

    Thanks Ralfy. I appreciate your passion. I've purchased whiskies based on your reviews. Rave on!!

  • @freddibnah7446
    @freddibnah7446 4 года назад

    Just purchased myself a bottle complete with two glasses at a very reasonable price. Thank you kindly sir.

  • @alanwilkin8869
    @alanwilkin8869 3 года назад

    A family member of my mum used old islay casks to smoke his kippers at his smoke house in Campbeltown,
    Best kippers ever, and daft mills a great dram, good shout ralphy.

  • @mvv1408
    @mvv1408 4 года назад +13

    Great choice, Ralfy! Tried the Arran 10 at the beginning of this year, great whisky. The Arran 18 will be up next. And please install a CO alarm, your heater is emitting Octomore levels of smoke...

  • @kareliask
    @kareliask 4 года назад +13

    Well-deserved. I rank Arran, anCnoc, and Benromach together as quality distilleries that charge notably less than others (£5-10 less) for their basic age-statements, without compromising on consistently good bottles. I suppose I "rewarded" Arran's respect of the customer this christmas by buying their quarter cask, which for an NAS I would never usually pay that much for, but I trust this distillery and feel a lot happier taking a risk with them due to their focus on the affordable, quality 10.

    • @Zofer-1920
      @Zofer-1920 4 года назад +2

      I feel similar about those three as well

    • @robfut9954
      @robfut9954 4 года назад +2

      AnCnoc is VERY underrated and is cheap even in the US relative to their quality.

    • @zaphodbeeblebrox9109
      @zaphodbeeblebrox9109 4 года назад +1

      AnCnoc 12 is delicious, just think what it could be at 46%

  • @SaltyCuban
    @SaltyCuban 4 года назад +14

    I have to say Ralph, I fully agree with your chastisement of the distilleries. The prices are getting out of control fast! Most bottlings have gone up an avg of $20-25. That’s just for the standard ones! The premium 18 yr olds and such even more so upwards to $50 or more. Even Bourbon. Actually I’d say Bourbon has gone up more than scotch. Seriously greedy. I won’t even touch the stuff now. The only difference is that the giant price jump in the US market has for now excluded most of the entry level bottles. Good on you to give them an earful. I’m having to pull my purse strings this year for sure. Rum will benefit from this, as they are still relatively modestly priced. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas !

    • @WUBRGer_King
      @WUBRGer_King 4 года назад +3

      While prices have been creeping up on whiskey in general, keep in mind that a big reason scotch went up in the US this year is because tariffs on single malt Scotch and (Northern) Irish whiskey went into effect in January, so the cost of those tariffs get passed to us, the consumers. A few brands seem to be unchanged (Glenmo, Speyburn, and some Ardbegs) but other than that, everything went up at least 20% in my price/supply-controlled state.

    • @papaki21
      @papaki21 4 года назад

      H

    • @SaltyCuban
      @SaltyCuban 4 года назад +1

      @@WUBRGer_King I understand but glenmorangie and all the other ones priced similarly are all from Scotland. If they can keep their prices at the same level, so should the rest .

    • @WUBRGer_King
      @WUBRGer_King 4 года назад +1

      ​@@SaltyCuban I agree with you to a point. They *can* keep prices the same, but if they're not making as much money because an outside force (US govt) slapped a tariff on their goods, most of the suits at these businesses are not going to accept those losses. So they raise MSRPs, stores raise prices, and if we want the whiskey we have to pay. In 2020, in the states, I think those increases are primarily the fault of the US government rather than just the distillers.
      I don't want to let distillers off the hook completely, because Beam and Diageo definitely took some of their brands into the stratosphere, price-wise. But for those cases we have to vote with our wallets. I stocked up on Talisker before the tariffs hit and I'm not planning on buying it again unless I see it for a more reasonable price. IMO this has already started to work, as Lagavulin and Oban have gone back to pre-tariff prices.
      Now, my thought regarding Moet is that they may be thinking more long-term. Right now, Glenmo and Ardbeg are cheaper than their competing brands (my state has to sell based on MSRP, so I'm going off of that), and enthusiasts generally consider both to be pretty good whiskeys, so they might be trying to use this as an opportunity to get market share away from Diageo/Beam/Grant. That's just speculation though.
      And this is just speaking on UK single malts in the US, not even touching the greediness of bourbon distilleries like Heaven Hill!

    • @martinbeen
      @martinbeen 4 года назад +1

      I am happy i live in Nederland, whisky is more payable than is a lot of other countries.

  • @ophidian1965
    @ophidian1965 4 года назад

    Ralfy you've changed my veiws on whiskey and i appreciate your no BS views keep up the good work

  • @afro84
    @afro84 3 года назад

    The fact that people subscribe just to downvote the videos is hilarious. I love that they're taking that much effort to make no impact whatsoever. What a weird thing to do.

  • @davidowen2834
    @davidowen2834 4 года назад +14

    As an online whisky reviewer Ralfy it doesn’t get any better. Love the honest and no beating around the bush reviews and Xtras. Looking forward to when your next book comes out. All the best for the coming year. Cheers Ralfy.

  • @markdodds5283
    @markdodds5283 4 года назад +3

    Thanks Ralphy for all your work, the reviews and info are much appreciated!! Love the honesty and no bs approach, cheers from New Zealand.

  • @filipm3304
    @filipm3304 4 года назад

    Dear Ralphy, I appreciate I bought this excellent whisky based on your previous recomendation. I was not disappointed then and I am glad I have this whisky in my cabinet. Thank you, sir!

  • @bryan5884
    @bryan5884 4 года назад +61

    For the quality, Arran 10 is still underrated. But I hope it stay that way and remain affordable.

    • @jackthepickledhound
      @jackthepickledhound 4 года назад

      Still don't see the newfangled bottling in the New York.

    • @bryan5884
      @bryan5884 4 года назад

      @@jackthepickledhound Hope you get it there sooner.

    • @profannawhittaker5016
      @profannawhittaker5016 4 года назад

      Thought the one I spotted on Amazon looked like a totally different bottle, glad I wasn’t hallucinating!

    • @ninetyZeven
      @ninetyZeven 4 года назад +1

      ^
      THE Ar1''0 and the DEANSTOn1''2.
      ~ Very similar malts. ~

    • @bryan5884
      @bryan5884 3 года назад

      @@GrumpyOldManandhisdog wise decision.

  • @HostileButHonourable
    @HostileButHonourable 4 года назад +1

    Finally, a Ralfy WOTY that I already have in my cabinet. It's a good feeling to be ahead of the pack for once.!. To Ralfy and all the malty mutineers here I wish a happy new year. The journey renews....

  • @whiskeymusic9684
    @whiskeymusic9684 4 года назад

    My hat off to you Mr. Ralphy. You are a true Malt Mate. Can't appreciate this video and your tremendously large heart enough. 🥂 I'll raise a dram to you. Thanks.

  • @davidsteck9089
    @davidsteck9089 4 года назад

    Love how he just shoved the message from YT into the fire. Wonderful

  • @ottoj.schlatter6016
    @ottoj.schlatter6016 4 года назад +1

    This makes me happy. Arran has been a favorite of mine and was the 2nd bottle I ever bought years ago.

  • @MarcAmAlb
    @MarcAmAlb 3 года назад

    Huge fan of Arran. Have tried several of their expressions and they’ve never let me down.

  • @Crackalacking_Z
    @Crackalacking_Z 4 года назад

    Thank you, Ralfy. Please stay excellent.

  • @michaelscott7767
    @michaelscott7767 4 года назад

    Thank you for your humor and honesty

  • @al3xtt
    @al3xtt 4 года назад

    Happy New year, and all the best for 2021.

  • @kcmspirits676
    @kcmspirits676 4 года назад

    You are truly a good man, and an inspiring man. Keep up your good work.

  • @MrChlinatele
    @MrChlinatele 4 года назад

    Thank you from Davos, Switzerland. I love to watch your Videos and your personal ratings... have a good 2021. Looking forward to watch your videos...... Greetz Marco

  • @delicatpizza3981
    @delicatpizza3981 4 года назад +46

    Arran 10. A good metaphor for our lifestyle in the new year 2021. Let´s be a pure and independent Spirit. Natural colour, non-chill filtered and 46%. Many thanks, Ralfy. Happy New Year!!!

    • @tweezerjam
      @tweezerjam 2 года назад

      I identify as cask strength, myself

  • @Sagaris380
    @Sagaris380 4 года назад

    Just as an example of price jumping. Glendronach 21 here in Central Canada is going from $225 to $300! in the new year. Crazy. Thank you Ralfy. you are a good man and thank you for sharing yourself with the internet. It takes a lot of energy and heart to do so.

  • @christianstark2381
    @christianstark2381 4 года назад +3

    Ralfy, that looks really cozy and much safer and healthier than before! Thank you for your great insights this year, stay safe, stay independent & stay positive. In your last videos I detected a slight tendency to rant about some of the bad developments in the whisky industry - while I'm very grateful for you to mention these developments, please don't let them impact on your mood! I've been watching your videos since almost six years now and you're really part of my malt journey. Thank you and keep up the good work! Merry Christmas & happy new 2021!

  • @billyhughes9776
    @billyhughes9776 4 года назад

    Been watching since '09 - Whisky Review #1,.....Talisker 10yo. My comment at the time "This stuff is my favorite -- even with the CARLMEL." :-D You said something in one of your reviews several years back that has always stuck with me "the surest thing in life is change.". Well, this past year has been the prime example,...at least in my life time. Here's to a better 2021,...thanks Ralfy.

  • @NivlasNightcapNotes
    @NivlasNightcapNotes 4 года назад

    The Arran 10 is a lovely drop and I agree with you Ralfy that it is affordable. I do have a couple of other expressions of Arran, but this one is very handy. Thanks for your comments.

  • @amornratklangkul4447
    @amornratklangkul4447 4 года назад +2

    What a wonderful person Ralfy is, thank you for your informative vids, Thailand

  • @CarstenBruhn
    @CarstenBruhn 4 года назад +16

    Arran 10, totally agree. Almost finished my recent bottle, and it really stands out. Good choice.

  • @robfut9954
    @robfut9954 4 года назад +6

    Sadly, in the US, Arran is a very rare whisky to see on the shelves near me. I’ve wanted to buy it for a while, but haven’t found it. Worse yet, where I am I notice a lot of malts that are cheap in the UK being pretty steeply priced. Simple malts that those in the UK take for granted as being cheap in supermarkets aren’t cheap everywhere. Bowmore 12 for example is $64.99 near me.

  • @TheSoteriologist
    @TheSoteriologist 4 года назад +8

    Once a year you gotta listen to ol' Ralfy 😘

  • @alangray6961
    @alangray6961 4 года назад +1

    I have just finished my first Arran 10yo. I really loved it. Its a style I like at the minute. Similar to Campbelltown malts. The bottle was around the £30 mark and was great value. No nonsense packaging, telling you everything you need that is important, and not bombarding you with waffle. I thought the inclusion of I formation in braille was a great idea. Tha ks for the upload Ralfy.

  • @primalmike2484
    @primalmike2484 4 года назад

    What a fantastic choice. There was clues in the last video when u compared the arran 10 to a standard speyside. I had a fantastic experience at the arran distillery a couple of years ago. At the end of the tour me and someone else stayed back and we got to try expensive whiskies on the house. Arran always has a special place with me.

  • @RxSquatch
    @RxSquatch 4 года назад +1

    Just came across this video. Love it! You’ve got a new subscriber from this Yank of direct Scots and Manx lineage. Looking forward to sitting with you a wee bit more, and sharing a few drams. Thanks.

  • @rebelba42
    @rebelba42 4 года назад +1

    ...came for the camera button from you brother some time ago, subscribed for your great personality! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and being such an honorable person! Have a great year 2021...

  • @krtt750
    @krtt750 4 года назад

    I did not know a thing about whisky. I now a wee bit more now. Thank you Ralfy! Scotland forever!

  • @risknerd1772
    @risknerd1772 4 года назад +145

    Ralfy placing those YT emails in the fires...worth a big like.

    • @ChrisPBacon-mo9ln
      @ChrisPBacon-mo9ln 4 года назад +2

      If it was not for YT, we could not be able to watch Ralfy, you genius

    • @mihkeltalts5347
      @mihkeltalts5347 4 года назад +3

      perfectly non-chalant, reminded me of Ralfy throwing ice at the camera - "get rid of it!" - in one of the very first videos
      a lovely person doing god's work

    • @risknerd1772
      @risknerd1772 4 года назад +2

      @@ChrisPBacon-mo9ln I think you are missing the point, “genius”-one. :)

    • @ChrisPBacon-mo9ln
      @ChrisPBacon-mo9ln 4 года назад +1

      @@risknerd1772 you are missing the point. He is blaming YT or the big corporations but then he makes money from YT, keeps encouraging people to become a patreon (and he has been insisting so much in the last few weeks) and write three books....but obviously you do not have a clue...

    • @risknerd1772
      @risknerd1772 4 года назад +2

      @@ChrisPBacon-mo9ln Good use of time...again, wasn't my point at all. Maybe you should go have a wee dram and go to Twitter...maybe you will find a clue there. Cheers.

  • @mrnosebear7406
    @mrnosebear7406 4 года назад

    Hi Ralfy, Thank you very much for all the excellent whisky videos and reviews. I really enjoyed your stories rants and comments. In addition to that I bought your book and I liked it very much. Looking forward to your new book in 2021. Your whisky pick of the year is perfect. I bought a bottle of Arran 10 in the beginning of December and I love it. A fine whisky how a whisky should be. Wish you all the best for 2021.

  • @nhenderson2094
    @nhenderson2094 4 года назад

    I’m liking the new fireplace. I can only hope that one day I can have a whisky bothy of my own.

    • @kirbyculp3449
      @kirbyculp3449 4 года назад

      Work hard and save.

    • @nhenderson2094
      @nhenderson2094 4 года назад +1

      @@kirbyculp3449 I’m half way there for sure. (Maybe a bit more than half)

  • @tomschiff8811
    @tomschiff8811 3 года назад +1

    Good on ye Ralfy - Keep it coming - including to over here in the Clonies. :) Tom from Sunny San Diego

  • @skippyvanpob2762
    @skippyvanpob2762 4 года назад

    Excellent choice ralfy! I always have a bottle of Arran 10 in my bar. I have a little left in my Arran 14yr bottle but I'm saving it for a special occasion. All the best, wonderful job as usual! Cheers!

  • @SippersSocialClub
    @SippersSocialClub 4 года назад +2

    Been a great year of reviews on your channel. Thanks for all your insight and knowledge, cheers Ralfy!

  • @berndmevers
    @berndmevers 4 года назад

    Moving, true words. Thanks, Ralphy!

  • @hip2bsquareguitar
    @hip2bsquareguitar 4 года назад

    Whisky and fire blessings from South Shields, England. Hope 2021 is good to you and yours.

  • @philipteasell
    @philipteasell 3 года назад

    Thank you Ralfy. For you candor!

  • @haamaanaa
    @haamaanaa 4 года назад

    Thank you for your opinions and information, it is good that they are kept honest every time.
    Have a cosy end of year and interesting 2021!

  • @ACHUNDOI
    @ACHUNDOI 3 года назад

    Ralfy you are a great inspiration in such a grim time Thanks Ralfy👍👍👍

  • @risingsuninc.526
    @risingsuninc.526 3 года назад +1

    Came for the whiskey stayed for the charisma

  • @TYCHO2003
    @TYCHO2003 4 года назад +12

    Isle of Arran is such a sympathetic distillery, in price, quality, presentation.. wonderful spirits out there!

  • @DannyStrien
    @DannyStrien 3 года назад

    I don’t even drink whiskey, I just like watching your video’s and your in depth reviews and common talks

  • @Carlaarnett12345
    @Carlaarnett12345 3 года назад +1

    Love watching u man! Im from st louis missouri in the us. I wish i could come visit u someday and sit and have a dram together!

  • @Mose2305
    @Mose2305 4 года назад

    You know what I really enjoy about watching a video from Ralfy is that it makes me smile because of all the positivity. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and it continues on with a Happy New Year!

  • @julesangelo5669
    @julesangelo5669 3 года назад

    Ralfy I have taken to watching your video's early evening on a daily basis, they are so satisfying, calming and full of knowledge. By late evening I have a dram in hand and slowly sip away to my hearts content. Thanks from the other side of the world in down under Sydney. Cheers 🥃

  • @Justus-he3mx
    @Justus-he3mx 4 года назад

    Thanks for the video. Arran produces great malts. Arran 18 is my favorite.

  • @nzmarco
    @nzmarco 3 года назад

    Ralfy, good one for speaking out.

  • @andysanchez1
    @andysanchez1 4 года назад

    Congratulations on the wood burning stove, they are very efficient and put out so much more heat.

  • @jameshalton8303
    @jameshalton8303 4 года назад

    Must admit I'm not a regular viewer Ralfy but every now and again I watch a few of your videos and they're always brilliant! Happy new year.

  • @EkimElectro
    @EkimElectro 3 года назад

    Fab channel, love your chat and reviews.

  • @Mr.Wrong1
    @Mr.Wrong1 4 года назад

    Santa left me your book. About 40 odd pages in so far. Really enjoying it. All the best for 2021 my friend

  • @Kimperator
    @Kimperator 4 года назад

    Thank you ralfy. Honestly, Arran wasn't on my radar so far at all. After watching your video, I randomly came across with the label in a local store and just bought it. Pricewise it has been a bargain in my eyes, payed approx EUR 26,00.
    Already tasted it, loving it.
    At that price, this Whisky easily outperforms a lot of my far more expensive ones.
    Unchillfiltered, natural color and 46% on top. I am happy and your channel is truly an enrichment in so many different aspects.
    Greetings from Austria.
    I am also leaving a malt-mention, if that's okay:
    "life loving, rooted, global scotch-honoring malt-family"

  • @profannawhittaker5016
    @profannawhittaker5016 4 года назад

    Just finished your book Ralfy, thanks for reminding me to slow down and savour my malts again, and for the wonderful sense of place in the tales, not to mention fabulous Orlando on his tenth life as some cats do!

  • @barrydunham896
    @barrydunham896 4 года назад

    Great video Ralfy. A few thoughts. Your charity plans are fantastic. I agree with your pick from Arran. I've never had the 10 yet not available at the moment. I have had 2 from Arran this year. The Port finish and the Bothy quarter cask. Both were excellent. Boy wouldn't it be a shame if the name of the distiller that threatened legal action against you was leaked. Have a great new year Ralfy

  • @highspiritstours3546
    @highspiritstours3546 4 года назад

    Love the wood burner! Looks great and BAM! 12:52 hit us with a bottle of Daftmill 2006! What a way to start!

  • @sav7568
    @sav7568 4 года назад

    For Whiskey of the Year drinkers in Australia - Arran 10 is almost impossible to find but there is some Deanston 12 around. Vintage Cellars have it on sale at $83. The typical price is around $95.

  • @marquepadley2715
    @marquepadley2715 4 года назад

    Awesome choice for whisky of the year, keep up the great work ralfy, your truly the Best.

  • @b24226444
    @b24226444 3 года назад +3

    Never seen you so passionate ralfy, your a credit to us all mate, got a bit emotional at your views , all the best and keep up the good work

  • @Luggiefrank
    @Luggiefrank 4 года назад

    Another cracking review, and watching you sit next to the fire with yer bunnet on, putting the world to rights, well it brought back fond memories of my granda flooding back, from many years ago now.
    Arran 10 is now on the to do list

  • @NickBR57
    @NickBR57 4 года назад

    The Daftmill auction is a fantastic idea. Well done Ralfy.
    I didn't get a bottle through my good friend Mark - unemployment has hit the pocket badly - so I really appreciate the situation for people who will benefit from the food bank. Great sentiment as always from a man of honour.

  • @damienhayes9147
    @damienhayes9147 4 года назад

    Great choice for Whisky of the year. Can´t wait for the second book, I really enjoyed the first one.