Top 10 Scotches Under $50 (Voted By The Scotch Community)
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- We polled our scotch community and asked, what are your top 10 scotches under $50. With over 250 bottles submitted globally, we totaled all the bottles by votes and ranked them in order. Who was #1?
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I wanna live where you do and get Bunna 12 and Deanston for under $50
I just want to mention this... At Houston, they are both $52-54.
$70 and up here in DC area for Bunna
$57 for Bunna 12 and $55 for Deanston 12 here in central CA
$83 for Bunna in Canada
Bunna 12 costs 39€ in Germany 😎
With the Tariff there is so few good bottles at $50 or less. My favorites in particular no order: Bunnahabhain 12, Laphroaig 10, Ardbeg 10, Ardbeg 5, Arran 10, Highland Park 12, Glengoyne 12, Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14, Deanston 12, and Bruichladdich Classic Laddie. Honorable mentions: Compass Box Great King blend , Glendronach 12 and Old Pulteney 12. Stuff like Glenfiddich 12, Monkey Shoulder, and Glenlivet are too watered down.
that is an excellent list
I've been trying the really low priced Scotch and it's really not bad. There's Aerstone, very Laphroaig-like peaty and a sea cask without the peat. Just two under $30, both 10 year olds.
You named 3/4 of my whisky cabinet. LOLZ cheers . I'm having a Arran right now
@@Dirtytechnique Arran is so good!
Now this is a superb list, I might add a few others. Perhaps should not say this being a Scot but I fell out of love with whisky for a number of years, Bunna 12 tempted me back. Just love the stuff. It is interesting to see Arran being given a shout, not one people often mention but go buy a bottle, it is simply superb and a very reasonable price. Nice to see that it states it is non-chilled filtered and no colour added just a pure beauty.
Highland Park 12 is absolutely fantastic no matter what price range. It’s a great value.
It was my first single malt. ❤it
I love the highland park 12. I'm drinking some now. Also the ardbeg is very good
Some heavy hitters on this list for sure! One omission IMO is Tomatin Legacy... Absolutely incredible complexity for a no age statement single malt
Lol it’s going to be like minesweeper with that ardbeg in there
Not a typical Islay Scotch
However, as someone who enjoys a sweeter dram with a lot of flavors along the way, I’ll bluntly say that Bunnahabhain’s 12-year-old was exceptionally pleasing to taste rating a 4.5/5. Beyond the creamy sweetness, it had a symmetry and consistency between the scent and the flavors that I don’t often find appealing in Islay Scotch. But, as an enthusiastic Scotch lover whose love of all Scotces has developed by tasting and recommendations, I appreciate when I do encounter an Islay Scotch that surprises my taste bud. Simply because my palate has developed to enjoy Speyside scotches. Especially, Macallan 15 and Glenrothes. The Bunnahabbin 12 has a pleasant and consistent experience, while it comes at a fairly affordable price.
However, if you’re jonesing for the one of the Islay’s heavily peated whiskies that has made the Island famous, this is not the whisky you’re looking for. It’s sweet, lightly peated gentle flavor will probably leave something to be desired for those looking for a tipple of something peat smoky. However, for those wishing to try a lightly peated Scotch this is a great place to start.
Oh man scotch under $50 and nobody mentioned Johnny Walker Black? My daily sipper.
I've read people say it tastes like licking an ashtray. Doesn't sound too appealing.
That's a scandal 😂😂😂🤣🤣
@@mydogeatspukeLol! Not a completely unfair description tbh. I don't hate it, but it has a very strong artificial/liquid smoke flavor
I agree the best top shelf scotch as valuable at most bars
@@thesuccessfulbarber very peaty? Lmao is the black and the red the only stuff you drank before? “IT’s VeRY pEaTy” lmao smh
If you're watching this is 2023, sadly most of these are solidly over $50 now.
Naked Grouse and Monkey Shoulder I think are the only two (in my area at least) that are still under that price point. I've never tried Naked Grouse, but I just looked it up at my local store and its selling for $27 right now on sale (normal $35 price) so I should give it a try at that price. Its barely more than Jack Daniels. What a steal, I'm excited.
Great list. I will never understand people's obsession with Monkey Shoulder, but hey, everyone has different palates. I would probably rate it last out of those ten if it were up to me.
Because it's a $30 blend of single malts from renowned distillers. By contrast a typical mid-shelf single malt like Highland Park 12 costs $70 (at least in the US), which most people can't afford as a regular / everyday sipper. Also many brand-name single malt prices and availability vary a LOT depending on region whereas Monkey Shoulder can be found almsot everywhere at equal price.
That's why Monkey Shoulder and Naked Grouse are popular - universal value and availability.
Tried 8 out of 10 of these . Only the naked grouse and the Ardbeg to try. Whilst i love monkey shoulder i wouldn't put it above Glenfiddich or Glenmorangie. All decent though and everyone has different taste i guess.
I took your advice and went for the monkey shoulder and really it’s not close to Ardbeg or Old Pulteney. Surprised you gave it such a high score, I didn’t notice anything special.
They didn't give it a high score the community did
Naked Grouse is a highly underrated whisky and you can get it in Scotland for £26. Top value
Naked grouse is gross
Just got into scotch! I've struggled with bourbon and my palette just isn't meant for it! But Scotch? HOLY CRAP. Just bought the macallan 12 year sherry oak and loved it!
if you like sherry, try the glen allachie 12, great value and nice sherry aroma
Same here. I can understand loving bourbon, kind of like coffee, but they just ain't for me. I love scotch. My firsts were Ardbeg 10 and Glenlivet 12.
Great drop you got there Scott!
I love the Macallen 12 yo, but I can’t taste the diff btw the 12 and 15. Certainly not enough to justify the price increase. The 18 on the other hand, oh yes, but at $300+ for a bottle, not a frequent purchase.
I went to the Macallan distillery in Scotland and they gave us each a thimbleful of a 30 yo, which was sublime. If you go, pay for the upgrade tour. That’s where they bring out the rare stuff.
There is very little quality added to scotch after 10-12 years to justify the jump in price. Brora is a scotch worth grabbing
Great list. Of the scotches on your list my favorites are Highland Park 12, Deanston 12, Bunnahabain 12 and Naked Grouse. I would have to go back and forth as to which is my favorite but you can't go wrong with any of them! They are all well worth the price.
I know the comparison is by price, but I do not think you can compare blends with single malts. Also, peat vs non-peat? Islay vs. highland? Each region has its own character. So, what do I like? Less expensive: Aberfeldy. Peaty: Ardbeg. Highland: Macallen. Pricey: Laugavulin. Blend: JW Black. Mixer: Dewars White. Fun discussing.
Good list but I think Bunna 12 is far superior than the rest of the bunch. Just my two cents.
'Monkey Shoulder' is excellent..but my favorite is Grant's 'Ale Cask' edition. That is my first choice if the store I'm shopping at has it.
Old Pulteney 12 better not have a run thanks to you guys! It's my daily dram!
Bunnahabhain and Ardbeg are easily winners
Where are you getting this stuff for under $50? Monkey Shoulder = no thanks. It tastes like they threw some musty old library books in when distilling it.
Laphroaig 10, Talisker 10, Caol Ila 12. Mysteriously missing from this list!
Due to price.
At the time this video was made, I could get Lap for 49 but the other two were both more. Now all three are over 50. Lap 65, Caol Ila 70, Talisker 77
@@wingracer1614 in UK now Talisker 10 is £30, Laphroaig same and Caol ila £37
I've seen Deanston and Monkey Shoulder on the shelves in stores but never tried them, so I may give them a shot sometime. I guess "under $50" depends on where you live, but I got a bottle of Balvenie Double Wood for $47 at Total Wine and I would put it at the top of my "under $50" list. The rest of the selections here are decent and dependable. I wouldn't refuse a glass of any of them.
yeesh, it's $63.99 in Ohio
@@dougfunk01 yep, just bought a bottle for this exact price, I really enjoy it.
Monkey Shoulder at #1? Wow... OK. I've been told by some friends that it isn't that good so I have never tried it. I might have to see for myself then. Interesting.
Ardbeg 10 under $50? I wish. My fave Scotch
Respect for selection and correct pronunciation of glenmorangie, but puzzled by UK flag behind, rather than Scottish saltire.
Hahah...no, not satire. Drew's parent's are both British so it's a heritage thing at most and he's also a musician and it's a oversized guitar pick, so it's just decoration at least! Funny though you're not the first to question! Lol. Cheers!
MS is my go to scotch. I haven't really explored much, but I keep coming back. I would gladly have MS as my only daily drinker. Thx guys
Try Chivas Regal
@@thebestever333 chivas is niiice. But it's totally different
Same here
I’m surprised Jura 10 sherry cask didn’t make the list. It’s really good.
Bunnahabhain 12 for under $50? Cheapest I can find it in southeast louisiana is $87. Where is it less than $50?
Here in The Netherlands €38.95 (47 dollar)
Great list except Aardbeg at Nr 2. Just cannot suit my palate. Very surprised there is no Balvenie.
I'm a JW double black fan! but I drank monkey shoulder for the first time on Saturday, I have to admit it was great! I need to buy another bottle.
In Australia let’s call it under AUD$90 because we have a Nanny State Socialist government... in no particular order... Ardbeg 10, Bunnahabhain 12, Deanston 12, Arran 10, BenRiach 10, Ancnoc 12, Glenfarclas 12, Bladnoch 10, JW Green Label 15, Ledaig 10.
There is scotch less than $50 a bottle?
Haha, that was my first thought too.
Yeah, shitty blends
Blended vs Single malt? Whatever. If it tastes good and eases one’s aches, then Happy New Year! 🥳
Just saw this video. I've tried many on the list but I have to disagree with Monkey Shoulder. It was like medicinal syrup, I almost poured it down the drain. I'll never understand how people like this one. Worst $32 I've ever spent. YMMV of course.
Im not a fan of it either. I think its “ok” but i dont understand the hype.
I'm not a huge fan either. But I assume people like it because it's a cheap scotch that is meant to be a mixer. I don't know many people who would drink it straight or even on ice.
Thanks guys! I would love to see a comparison of the new Deanston 12 bottling vs. the old bottling that you guys have. I have the new and I like it, but don’t love it like most seem to. 🤔🥃
Fantastic idea!
Great to see some blended malts on the list, those that snub their noses at blended whiskies simply do not deserve to be whisky connoisseurs.
I have only had 4 of these: Monkey Shoulder, Ardbeg10, Highland Park12, and The Glenlivet12. Of those 4, my fave is Ardbeg10!
Fifty dollars; gimme a break. If I can't afford Bowmore 12, a 70cl bottle of Cutty Sark at under five pounds will keep me going.
Jack, the Japan Alps Brit
I'm definitely passing on the Monkey Shoulder. It's just a blended Glenfiddich. If you want a fiddich, get the 14.
Glenlivet 12 is on your list? Seriously? It's one of the worst scotches made. There are good single cask Glenlivets. The mass produced 12 is garbage. Any serious whisky drinker knows that.
Single Malt Scotch is too damn expensive; I've become a Bourbon and American Whiskey man.
Scotland, you better find a way to get them prices in line with Bourbon or your gonna lose the entire US market.
MS before Ardbeg 10 - I can not support that ;-)
Great selection. You don’t need to spend a fortune for high quality whisky. I have a few of those in my bar now.
Wow! Just finished with this year's run of trick-or-treaters on a Halloween evening after having cooked Sunday chow (a turkey breast in the rotisserie) and cleaning up the kitchen. Just settled back with a good "two fingers" of "Monkey Shoulder" when I caught this video by chance. Curious, I was blown away by the fact that this blended scotch was rated "No 1" on the list as it has always been my personal "go to" sipping scotch. Never the less, I have saved my very last bottle of my all-time favorite single malt to share for when by two sons find their way home for the Christmas holidays from Chicago & Philly - Dalmore "Cigar Scotch". Regretfully, discontinued some time ago and the Dalmore 12 YO replacement is akin to a "close by no cigar" (pun intended) attempt. Some limited bottles are still available on the collector resale sites but at close to $400 a bottle(!), I don't love it quite that much...
Glenmorangie and Monkey Shoulder sure. But some of these others for under 50 dollars even 2 years ago? Lol ok.
Glenfarclas 12 is very nice.
Glenfidding? Glenn Moringe? And you expect to be taken seriously? Jesus, bro.
I kinda saw a excersize bike ad under this vid. Promise ill go to the gym today.
I wonder how many of these will still actually be under $50 now? I'd gather most are not.
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Sipping monkey shoulder as I watch this video haha cheers mate 🥃
My favorites under or around $50 bottles for my area: Glenfiddich 12 ($30-$32), Naked Grouse($34), Glendronach 12 ($49), Laphroaig 10 (used to be under $40, but now is $52), Bunnahabhain 12 ($54), Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban ($54 but can sometimes be found on-sale around $49), Johnnie Walker Green Label ($48), Glenfarclas 12 ($47). I am not a fan of Monkey Shoulder. It's like drinking way too young and rough Glenfiddich and the 12 year GF is like $3-$5 more, why wouldn't you spend the extra $3-$5? Also, surprised Laphroaig 10 did not make the list. I like peat, but can't seem to get into Ardbeg style peat. Lagavulin and Laphroaig though? Good stuff.
Shackletons. I found no issue with that scotch whatsoever. Can't believe it didn't make the list.
It is a Blended Scotch! However, I agree it is great!
Great to watch guys...myself new to whisky, and all there's to offer. Glad I have a few of those bottles lying around....but definitely need to try the peeted stuff
Welcome to the journey!
Not a blended is a vatted malt no grain in it, and mist of those singles.are above the 50 mark
Great list. A little surprised at the order, but I would certainly enjoy any of them. Cheers!
What about talisker 10 ????
Big fans of Talisker over here and it's been too long. We'll get back on that journey.
Great list and thrilled that Monkey Shoulder is on top! My go-to.
Laphroig 10 should be nr 1..
This is the first video i watch of you guys and i absolutely love the fact that you guys list the information at the bottom of the screen!
Really helpful.
Same for us! Great format
....started WAY back as a teen with Sandy Scot and Cutty Sark (phew....couldn't handle that now!). The single malt I ended up snugglin' in with over the years was Glenlivet. It was always available and decently priced. I do keep a Monkey Shoulder around, but agree it should be toward the bottom, but above any hint of peat (sorry...never developed that particular palate). I do recommend a try of the Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve....not too shabby, really - again, especially for the price point.
Really, really the tasty of whiskey is different from person to person.
Monkey Sholders as #1??????
I bought 1 bottle and I couldn't drink.
Sorry guys, I respect and also liked the video. Very nice. Just doesn't agree with #1.
nah-tried monkey shoulder=meh. and...no more TARRIFF!!!! Let's try again-this time not the "popular" kiddy stuff...geeze, monkey shoulder #1????? nope..
But can I add Highland Black from Aldi. Its £14.00 in Scotland (minimum price) but it is outrageously good for a budget blend.
Agreed. I love it too.
My only complaint is some of these need to be higher abv. The Glenlivet and even Maccallen. Barrel strength I believe would up sales. Not that sales are bad but still. As far as American whiskey I don't drink anything under 45% and prefer 50+.
Why do you have a Union Jack flag when this is Scotch we are talking about . You should have the Saltire 🏴🏴
Ardbeg 10 here is $96...sigh
Just came across your channel. That is a good list. Some of them I have not had. I do like my peated scotch. For the list I would have voted for Jura 10, Jura 12, Compass Box Glasgow Blend and Compass Box Artist Blend.
I kept hearing about monkey shoulder so Got a bottle. It's not bad. Not the favorite at our scotch club
Fair...but for $35 it's pretty hard to beat!
For an everyday whisky naked grouse is good but at 50 dollars? No where near that price in the UK. If you've got 50 dollars to spend on it then invest your money in far better whisky.
It’s enlightening to see what the scotch community picks as their favorites while the critics repeatedly rank those favorites so lowly. It seems like you guys are almost like movie critics, out of touch with what normal, everyday people enjoy.
What kind of rating scale tops out at 4?
On trying Monkey Shoulder for the first time, my review was short. I said "This is dangerously smooth." And I stand by that. For a "cheap" scotch, it is excellent value.
I bought a bottle a while back didn't love it but I still got a little bit left in the bottle I have to go re try it
Monkey shoulder is one of my favourites
Don't know what Scots you were talking to. I would not have ranged Monkey Shoulder within these parameters; there are others more worthy; try Bowmore from Islay.
My first taste of the monkey I wasn’t overly impressed. But now o have a totally different feeling about it. For the price it’s pretty damn good. I am surprised more of the Glenmorangie line didn’t show up. The Quinta Ruban is fabulous and Lasanta is really good. Wasn’t fond of the original Glenmorangie.
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Good video. If I try any it will probably be the ones you rated the lowest. Monkey shoulder IMO is awful.
Ardbeg 10 is the goat
Talisker 10 yo, Benromach 10 yo, Ardbeg 5 yo Wee Beasty, Arran 10 yo, Springbank 10 yo.
John Barr
Johnny Walker Red or Black
🐒 shoulder I try this and it's perfect, l will give 5 out of 4
Really surprised Monkey Shoulder number one!
Hard to believe, but it really is damn good for the price point! ~Mark
Don't know where folks are getting Bunnahabhain 12 under $65, but I can't find it.
And nowhere can I find Highland Park 12 for under $50.
And the Deanston 12 is $66, minimum.
Yo, Laphroaig is under $50!
Agree. Laphroaig 10 should definitely be on the list. Also Ardbeg 5, Glenmorangie 14 Port, Arran 10.
I thought it was gonna be nr 1
Laphroaig 10 is $60 here, probably why it didn’t make the list.
I like the burn of whisky I don't like to have it smooth just not bitter or alcoholic smell
Why the cold shoulder for blended Scotch? There are a couple cheap ones that are fantastic.
Monkey shoulder.......WTF!
Drew looks v tired. Community - we need to look at ourselves long and hard. We're working these guys too hard. Community - we also need to look at ourselves about this selection, too. I'll grant a few of these make it into my top ten- always on the shelf - namely Bunna 12, ArdB 10, Deanston 12 (nearly) and OP 12 - no argument. But The Glenlivit, The GlenMo? Couldn't scrounge a 2 average from the Scotch4Dummies. Nor from me. Where is Kilkerran by the way? We're watching these great vids to get better whiskies - not the mass market. Disclaimer - Monkey's Shoulder I've tried and it was great - but I was in Greenland two days away from the next single malt and it was one of the most welcome drams. And I've not tried the Naked Grouse - but if it got such a high mark from the S4D, that's a rec in anyone's book. So trust the Dummies, not the community - that's my take away. Great video Drew - now get some rest.
Naked is much better!
I dont even like scotch but I've been binging this channel lol
Ha - that's awesome! Thanks for much for hanging out with us. I hope that it's somewhat informative and entertaining. Thanks for stopping by!
I'm looking for a dominant Tobacco nose and finish, but I would like the recommendations to be of a more dry Tobacco rather than sweet Tobacco and the bonus would be an oily finish. So please recommend me some good whisky to try no matter if it's a blend, single malt, or a bourbon.
Benromach 10.
@@riancreamer6904 That one was on my list, thank you very much
The end of this video contains the shenanigans I'm here for! Lol!
First five are nearly $100 in Australia.
Our taxes suck.
The bulk of those bottles you will find on the base the numbers EO8.......they all come from my factory based in alloa......mind blown eh
The top two should have been the bottom two......
This played out somewhat interestingly to us as well....but fun! ~Mark
I agree with the #1 choice. I always suggest Monkey Shoulder to everyone. It doesn't taste like a blend either.
Highland Park 12 is my favorite Scotch Ive ever had and Glenmorangie 10 is my least favorite. Funny how they ended up like this
The good news... you are NOT wrong! ;-) The beauty of it is we're all unique just like the scotch we enjoy. Thanks for the comment. ~Mark
Monkey shoulder is good but a tad too sweet for my liking.