G...Agree with the your views on this one , a bit boring not a lot to get excited about , loads better whiskies to be had . IMO ... ."G Whisky " is THE best Whisky blog for no nonsense honesty .a real refreshing change . I watch loads of whisky blogs but this is always a knowledgable quick punchy insight into what's worth exploring and what isnt ...A really great channel !
GG went thru 3 labels since 8y ago (older pre-2010 has Her Majesty 's emblem) had more sherry and were more punchy. Today's GG has less sherry , but still uses Golden Promise barley and malt (same as Macallan) - along slow kilning, resulting in a rather "farm yard'y" profile - this is what some folks LOVE this GG. Compare it next Speyburn or Aberfeldy or Dufftown and u shall see. Great video.
Well I said in the video that I can see what people like in here, it's just not for me. I don't deny that I like big sherry flavours in my whisky, and this type of profile often underwhelms. I'd rather have an entirely bourbon matured whisky than a sherried whisky where the flavours taste light and tired. Personal opinion of course. Lol pass on the Dufftown/Aberfeldy. 😉
Nothing wrong with harshness as long as there is honesty and thoroughness. Those 2 elements are there in this review. Thanks again for the help. I found the older bottling for $48 plus tax. I’d rather take that money and put it towards a Springbank 10 year.
Glengoyne used to be my favourite distillery but I think I’ve outgrown it at this point. I don’t hate the fact that it’s 43% at this age; what I can’t accept is that the 18 YO is only 43% especially when it’s now over £100! All in all, I think it’s a good step-up from the “beginner” scotches like Glenfiddich, Glenmorangie, Glenlivet, but I wouldn’t call it a top tier distillery
@@Gwhisky it's worth hunting the int market for that dram. It will challenge your top sherry bomb. I have sadly seen two bottles evaporate before my very eyes. Always from a glencairn of course.
Yeah, I don’t understand the love for Glengoyne either, it’s always seemed to me very ordinary and a bit “industrial” in profile. Agree with your thoughts 100% 👍
Thanks very much, G. Your reviews are getting more technical and insightful - I very much appreciate the perspective. Quite helpful for my own ongoing Scotch education. I bought a bottle of the 12 a year ago.if it had a little sweeter finish I’d probably have it for breakfast, but the somewhat unexpected finish out me off. Kind of unmemorable. Thanks for not being in the pocket of any distillery. Negative reviews are a great service to us. God bless.
Hah well of course I never want to give a negative review. I'm spending money on these whiskies after all, so I do as much research as possible to avoid bottles that are unlikely to impress me. But it happens, and I'll share my honest opinions when it does. Thanks Cliff!
Yeah imo its pretty run of the mill whisky for the 12. I would probably try their cask strength that's about it. I also believe it is chill-filtered for all core bottlings apart from the cask strength?
Agree with Ralfy on this one. It’s got some great complexity and fruitiness and it’s moderately challenging which is rare for a $50-60 bottle. Agreed the sherry is an accent versus prominent, but it’s definitely not tired casks.
For once I think you're being a bit harsh! I hear you in that it doesn't knock your socks off like an Edradour 12 or something but for me there's always a spot for a lighter-style sherried malt in the cabinet and this one is a fantastic value imo at under $60 CAD ($50 US) if you shop around. I prefer it to the entry level Glenfarclas offerings and after trying Tamdhu 12 (also bottled at 43%) on your recommend I don't think the Tamdhu is worth the premium in this category. Tamdhu 15 different story, but different price tag as well. On another note, finally got a hold of a bottle of Bladnoch 10. Loving it so far. Interested to hear your take, cheers.
I do like some lighter sherried expressions. My go-to right now is Glenlivet Illicit Still, for example. Yeah I'm not quite sure why this one doesn't click with me. I much prefer the Tamdhu 12, however it's only CAD $10 more than the Glengoyne here, so the price bump might be less dramatic for me. Man I really wanna get my hands on a Bladnoch 10. Bladnoch in general is one of the few brands that's never sold at a decent price in my market, and the 10 is simply not available at all. Tragic.
@@Gwhisky On further reflection I was being a bit of the devil's advocate. "Unremarkable" it is. That said you have to put Glengoyne above several more expensive, yet lesser single-malts from mass-marketed distilleries and that's why bottles like this always have a home in my stash. On the Bladnoch note maybe I'll have to send you something in the mail bud...
@@lewisduffy675 That's a very kind of you. Of course I'd love to try it, but international shipping fees are absolutely absurd, especially for bottles. Let's just hope I can track it down here at some point. Appreciate the offer, though! 🙏
Where I shop, it's usually available in a gift set with a Glencarin which can be a selling point. About the whisky itself, I tend to like it and while I too prefer 46% as a minimum strength for premium malts, 43% ain't too bad and it drinks well, but not as well as Bunnahabhain 12, Deanston 12, or Craigallachie 13 for just a few bucks more. That being said, I still prefer the 43% 10 yo Glengoyne for under $35; that bottle at that price represents an excellent value ✌️
@@MrChristopherMolloy Fair play Christopher... Havin spoiled meself with 9 bottles of Craithur in March (medium price range) the only one I lorried thru was the Glengoyne 10.. Rest (mostly our own Irish muck) weren't worth 3 cheers. Anyroad GMan gave us the nod with Bunna 12 n Glenlivet Illicit.. So alls good to go.. We won't be going to Taiwan.. To kill his bleedin ducks..
Agreed, Glengoyne 12 and 18 are good as an classic Scotch profile, not too interesting but beautiful. I haven't tried Glengoyne 21yo, which seems to be another level great stuff though. Wish list: new Balblair core range😀😀
Personally, I didn’t find the Glengoyne 21 to be any better than their 18. The 25 and 30 year olds were excellent and a big step up (and you finally get to a good ABV with those) but they’re very very pricey.
Where I live, Glengoyne is presented mostly by the 10 and 12 yo expressions, plus the Batch Strength and Legacy Chapter II NAS. I haven't had any of them, but considering the presentation they are overpriced IMHO. On Bulgarian market that is. Again, considering the presentation solely, I think price-wise the 10 yo and the 12 yo belong with the Glenfarclas 10 and 12, which is far from the case. I haven't come across any of the older expressions but they also appear to be "premium" priced. I have heard only praises about the 25 yo, but even if I ever see it available my entire being will oppose the idea of shelling out that outrageous amount of money for a bottle of booze. We have a saying here: "Enjoyment is priceless", but, I mean, I'm trying to keep it real here :) So, for me, Glengoyne is absolutely "try before you buy" brand. The same as the Tamdhu, by the way. Although I'm interested in the 15 yo, it's price here is something like 90-100 euros which I'm hardly willing to part with :) Cheers :)
Fair enough. Agree about the 25. I'm sure it's great, but well beyond my budget. I tend to avoid whiskies beyond a certain threshold in terms of pricing. If there's there's premium whisky on my wishlist I have to carefully consider it and do as much research and/or sampling as possible. I've been “burned” several times in the past when I paid what I considered to be a large sum of money only to have the whisky fail to meet the high expectations that come with such a price tag.
@@Gwhisky Same here. I have set a limit of 150 euros which I would pay for a single bottle of whisky or other spirit. And it must be something of proper age (21+), well presented, highly praised and realy special😀 Generaly, for malt whisky, I consider the range between 30 and 80 euros to be the sweetspot for high price/quality ratio. Some exceptions aside the offerings below 30 euros are mostly super-market basic stuff and those above 80 belong in the realm of "diminishing returns". Again, this is regarding the current status of Bulgarian market.
Sans disappointment with this. Nice every time. No need to think about it or analyze. Just sip and enjoy. Once Glengoyne goes the Royal Brackla and Bunnahabhain route and bumps the ABV to at least 46%, non-chill filtered...look out.
I bought the cask strength and the 12 yo at the same time, and later the 18 yo. Surprised that they also produce a 10 yo, which I haven’t tried. For their age they’re priced reasonably, where I live. I love the 18 yo, but not likely to buy the others again.
I have my first bottle of this. I enjoy it and find it balanced with an interesting complexity, so I don't agree with you on that. I do agree the sherry is muted and not sure it is bringing much to the party. But a typical highland that is more interesting than the Glenmorangie 10's and Glenfiddich 12's of the world well staying in a similar price range.
I'll agree about the complexity, pretty complex for an entry-level. Just not "my kind" of profile. My opinions are of course just for reference, and I have my own biases just like everyone else.
Me and you are heading for a fallout!!😆 Glengoyne is in my top 3 distilleries!! I find it really comes in to its own at 18 years and older. The 21 is a real treat and the 25… well… it’s the best whisky I’ve tried.
@@Gwhisky, the distillery is a treat to visit. I’ve done a couple of tastings there and been lucky enough to have sampled some of the older stuff, three Teapot batches and Duncan’s Dram. The 25 blew me away - I got married earlier this year (with small numbers) and bought a bottle to celebrate the occasion with my best men, my dad and new father in law. A special dram for a special occasion - not sure I could make the bank balance stretch to that (or the older ones) as a ‘go to’…!!
@@gingerwhiskyman7032 First off, congrats on the wedding! I think the occasion definitely called for something special. I've actually heard from quite a few people how amazing the 25 is. Around USD $500 here, unfortunately.
I almost picked up the 10 year old one last night but decide to go the bourbon route and got a Wild Turkey Rare Breed. You should review bourbon or other whiskey, unless they’re hard to get in Thailand
I'm in Taiwan. 😉 And they aren't hard to find. But bourbon is more expensive here than it is in the States (which makes sense), whereas scotch is far cheaper than it is in Scotland (which makes no sense). I like a good bourbon but the return in investment is much better with scotch here. I'm sure I'll get around to some bourbons eventually though!
@@Gwhisky Taiwan! Oh shoot, I feel like China already knows that our amazing USA abandons their allies so you better watch out for that inevitable occupation lol. Yeah, that makes no sense, but maybe once you have a lot more subscribers and views you can start adding bourbon in to the mix!
The 10 is a skip too. It's not bad, it's just meh. Their lineup starts to turn around at the 15yo and takes a big step up with the 18 - though that's probably true of most distilleries. I like the higher end of their lineup though. Did a Glengoyne whisky dinner years ago where each course was paired with a different expression - working up to the 25yo & included the Teapot Dram and those older and richer whiskies are quite good. Priced accordingly though
Ive had the 18 and liked it, but it wasn't a love. To be fair that was a very long time ago, and it might be one to revisit. I've never had the Teapot. I've heard nothing but good things about both that and the 25. Unfortunately both are out my budget.
I respectfully disagree about the 10; I think it has character and is a great value. The most milk chocolate forward whisky I've ever tried, and I can't stand milk chocolate, but it works in this whisky. You're not going to find too many malts to compete with it at its price IMHO ✌️
@@MrChristopherMolloy I currently have an open bottle of it. Next time I try it I'll look for the milk chocolate note - it never struck me as having that profile so it'll be interesting if I pick it up now
@@WhiskyCanuck I'm very curious to see if you pick it up. Are there any other sub $35 USD bottles you prefer? The only others I can think of are Tomatin Dualchas/Legacy AND 12 @43%, Loch Lomond 12 @46, and perhaps Deanston Virgin Oak @46%, but I'm not really a fan. There's also Monkey Shoulder @43% and Aberfeldy @40, and the Glen Morays including the 12 @40%, but I'm not too fond of those either✌️ ...also the Aerstone 10s @40, but they're rather forgettable.
@@MrChristopherMolloy pricing is hard to compare in different countries, but probably my preferred bargain single malt is Aberfeldy 12. Glenlivet Founder's Reserve is quite nice for it's price too.
I had a few tastes of a Glengoyne 12 just yesterday and found it disappointing. The chief tastes impress as musty and woody. A swirling of the whisky in a glass briefly reveals some orange/pineapple aroma. I would not buy a bottle of this again. It seems the geese have left the valley!
I haven’t had the newer bottlings. I did have a couple of these 12s in the past. Maybe 3 years ago or longer. It never impressed me either. Worst of all the sherry tasted light and had this artificial sweetness to it. I won’t be buying any for a good while. I’m hoping the 21 is much better, as I plunked $130 for it and haven’t opened it yet. I did enjoy the 18 but I found it to be too gentle of a sherry. Had a bitterness to the aftertaste that brought it down. I still have one left. Good value. But it’s not my favorite 18 yr old sherry by a long shot
I remember the 18 pretty similarly. My last bottle was ages ago, but it was a pleasant whisky that wasn't as sherried or sweet as I'd hoped. I'll admit I'm a sherry head, but I can/do have a soft spot for gently sherried whiskies, too. I'm not sure why, but even within that category Glengoyne has never been a favourite of mine.
@@Gwhisky what do you think of Glenfarclas? I’ve only had an older bottling (2012) 12 yr old. I liked it. I think initially I expected more, but it left a good impression in the end because I just remember I liked it more than Glendronach 12 & Glengoyne 12. I bought but haven’t tried yet the Glenallachie 12. So I might like that one more. I also like the 12 yr macallan. I still haven’t gotten around to cracking open one of the 2 Caledonias. So those might be the best 12 ye sherried. My current favorite is Bunnahabhain 12. But more specifically when you open it, the first pours are great, but I admit it’s different than others as it’s salty as well. Basically I don’t think I’ve discovered the best 12 yr old sherry yet. As far as 10 yr old exclusive sherry , I haven had any that have me coming back to them. I do think the best 15, and 18 all time for me are the Billy Walker Glendronachs. Hands down.
@@SaltyCuban I'm not a big fan of Glenfarclas on the whole. I like the 15 more than the rest, but beyond that I'm not a fan of the house style, it's one I rarely buy. But it's popular stuff, and it's well made. Just not my style. The best affordable 12 year old sherry is definitely a tough one! I'd probably say the Edradour Caledonia myself, but stuff like Bunna and the new Brackla 12 aren't far behind. There are also some similarly priced NAS sherried whiskies that are excellent. I'm really digging the Aberlour Casg Annamh and the Nantou Sherry at the moment. Sherried 10s? I like the GlenAllachie 10 Cask Strength expressions (the newer ones), and I'm sure there are a couple others out there but very few affordable ones jump to mind. Love the Billy Walker Glendronach 18! I might take the Bunna 18 over the Dronach 18, though... by a hair.
Why do I "like" this uisce.. Its neither a smoke nor sherry bomb.. It ain't piss poor weak.. Disgustingly perfumery.. It ain't dog rough. For the moolah its on the nail for meself. I drown Crud whiskey with Johnnie Walker Black.. So as to get a semblance of value outta the "pish".. Not this Glengoyne gear tho.. It does the job with a creamy dreamy pint of Guinness all day long.. Simple strokes for "ornery" folks. Just enough jam on the bread.. Happy days n Auld Lang Syne. Sláinte GMan..
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G...Agree with the your views on this one , a bit boring not a lot to get excited about , loads better whiskies to be had .
IMO ...
."G Whisky " is THE best Whisky blog for no nonsense honesty .a real refreshing change .
I watch loads of whisky blogs but this is always a knowledgable quick punchy insight into what's worth exploring and what isnt ...A really great channel !
Wow that's high praise! Not sure it's warranted, but much appreciated Allan!
GG went thru 3 labels since 8y ago (older pre-2010 has Her Majesty 's emblem) had more sherry and were more punchy. Today's GG has less sherry , but still uses Golden Promise barley and malt (same as Macallan) - along slow kilning, resulting in a rather "farm yard'y" profile - this is what some folks LOVE this GG. Compare it next Speyburn or Aberfeldy or Dufftown and u shall see. Great video.
Well I said in the video that I can see what people like in here, it's just not for me. I don't deny that I like big sherry flavours in my whisky, and this type of profile often underwhelms. I'd rather have an entirely bourbon matured whisky than a sherried whisky where the flavours taste light and tired. Personal opinion of course.
Lol pass on the Dufftown/Aberfeldy. 😉
@@Gwhisky ((i actually agree.))
Your notes on the tasting and finish made it sound like you enjoyed it a whole lot more than your conclusion stated
Nothing wrong with harshness as long as there is honesty and thoroughness. Those 2 elements are there in this review. Thanks again for the help. I found the older bottling for $48 plus tax. I’d rather take that money and put it towards a Springbank 10 year.
I think that's money better spent! 🥃
Glengoyne used to be my favourite distillery but I think I’ve outgrown it at this point. I don’t hate the fact that it’s 43% at this age; what I can’t accept is that the 18 YO is only 43% especially when it’s now over £100! All in all, I think it’s a good step-up from the “beginner” scotches like Glenfiddich, Glenmorangie, Glenlivet, but I wouldn’t call it a top tier distillery
Glengoyne Teapot Dram is what you are looking for, great review!
It's not available in my market, but it sounds fantastic!
@@Gwhisky it's worth hunting the int market for that dram. It will challenge your top sherry bomb. I have sadly seen two bottles evaporate before my very eyes. Always from a glencairn of course.
@@thewhiskybadger174 Noted! It's been on the radar for some time!
Sipping some Knappogue Castle Irish Whisky, while watching this!
@@user-ks3ex3ml6x It is astonishing how many people will say, '...where it's AT....', when the correct English is, ... where it is....
Yeah, I don’t understand the love for Glengoyne either, it’s always seemed to me very ordinary and a bit “industrial” in profile. Agree with your thoughts 100% 👍
Glad I'm not alone on that one. It often feels like I am. Pretty average stuff most of the time.
Thanks very much, G. Your reviews are getting more technical and insightful - I very much appreciate the perspective. Quite helpful for my own ongoing Scotch education.
I bought a bottle of the 12 a year ago.if it had a little sweeter finish I’d probably have it for breakfast, but the somewhat unexpected finish out me off. Kind of unmemorable.
Thanks for not being in the pocket of any distillery. Negative reviews are a great service to us.
God bless.
Hah well of course I never want to give a negative review. I'm spending money on these whiskies after all, so I do as much research as possible to avoid bottles that are unlikely to impress me. But it happens, and I'll share my honest opinions when it does.
Thanks Cliff!
Yeah imo its pretty run of the mill whisky for the 12. I would probably try their cask strength that's about it. I also believe it is chill-filtered for all core bottlings apart from the cask strength?
Oh damn it looks like you're right! OK... natural colour only. 1/3. 😒
Mistake alert in the description.
Agree with Ralfy on this one. It’s got some great complexity and fruitiness and it’s moderately challenging which is rare for a $50-60 bottle. Agreed the sherry is an accent versus prominent, but it’s definitely not tired casks.
Glad you like it!
Just arrived today,hadnt had it in 2 years.Wish it was 46% abv,and non chill filtered,but still like this one...an easy sipper!🥃😋
For once I think you're being a bit harsh! I hear you in that it doesn't knock your socks off like an Edradour 12 or something but for me there's always a spot for a lighter-style sherried malt in the cabinet and this one is a fantastic value imo at under $60 CAD ($50 US) if you shop around. I prefer it to the entry level Glenfarclas offerings and after trying Tamdhu 12 (also bottled at 43%) on your recommend I don't think the Tamdhu is worth the premium in this category. Tamdhu 15 different story, but different price tag as well. On another note, finally got a hold of a bottle of Bladnoch 10. Loving it so far. Interested to hear your take, cheers.
I do like some lighter sherried expressions. My go-to right now is Glenlivet Illicit Still, for example. Yeah I'm not quite sure why this one doesn't click with me. I much prefer the Tamdhu 12, however it's only CAD $10 more than the Glengoyne here, so the price bump might be less dramatic for me.
Man I really wanna get my hands on a Bladnoch 10. Bladnoch in general is one of the few brands that's never sold at a decent price in my market, and the 10 is simply not available at all. Tragic.
@@Gwhisky On further reflection I was being a bit of the devil's advocate. "Unremarkable" it is. That said you have to put Glengoyne above several more expensive, yet lesser single-malts from mass-marketed distilleries and that's why bottles like this always have a home in my stash. On the Bladnoch note maybe I'll have to send you something in the mail bud...
@@lewisduffy675 That's a very kind of you. Of course I'd love to try it, but international shipping fees are absolutely absurd, especially for bottles. Let's just hope I can track it down here at some point. Appreciate the offer, though! 🙏
Where I shop, it's usually available in a gift set with a Glencarin which can be a selling point. About the whisky itself, I tend to like it and while I too prefer 46% as a minimum strength for premium malts, 43% ain't too bad and it drinks well, but not as well as Bunnahabhain 12, Deanston 12, or Craigallachie 13 for just a few bucks more.
That being said, I still prefer the 43% 10 yo Glengoyne for under $35; that bottle at that price represents an excellent value ✌️
I've heard the 10 is decent stuff. Another one I haven't tried in the better part of a decade.
@@Gwhisky It really is. Give it another go and put it into perspective ✌️
@@MrChristopherMolloy Fair play Christopher... Havin spoiled meself with 9 bottles of Craithur in March (medium price range) the only one I lorried thru was the Glengoyne 10.. Rest (mostly our own Irish muck) weren't worth 3 cheers. Anyroad GMan gave us the nod with Bunna 12 n Glenlivet Illicit.. So alls good to go.. We won't be going to Taiwan.. To kill his bleedin ducks..
Agreed, Glengoyne 12 and 18 are good as an classic Scotch profile, not too interesting but beautiful. I haven't tried Glengoyne 21yo, which seems to be another level great stuff though. Wish list: new Balblair core range😀😀
I've heard the older Glengoynes are excellent, too. Funny you should mention Balblair. I've been eyeing the new 15 yr old!
Excellent, but pricy😅 Looking forward to the review! Heard good things about it, just wondering your opinion.
Personally, I didn’t find the Glengoyne 21 to be any better than their 18. The 25 and 30 year olds were excellent and a big step up (and you finally get to a good ABV with those) but they’re very very pricey.
Where I live, Glengoyne is presented mostly by the 10 and 12 yo expressions, plus the Batch Strength and Legacy Chapter II NAS. I haven't had any of them, but considering the presentation they are overpriced IMHO. On Bulgarian market that is. Again, considering the presentation solely, I think price-wise the 10 yo and the 12 yo belong with the Glenfarclas 10 and 12, which is far from the case. I haven't come across any of the older expressions but they also appear to be "premium" priced. I have heard only praises about the 25 yo, but even if I ever see it available my entire being will oppose the idea of shelling out that outrageous amount of money for a bottle of booze. We have a saying here: "Enjoyment is priceless", but, I mean, I'm trying to keep it real here :) So, for me, Glengoyne is absolutely "try before you buy" brand. The same as the Tamdhu, by the way. Although I'm interested in the 15 yo, it's price here is something like 90-100 euros which I'm hardly willing to part with :)
Cheers :)
Fair enough. Agree about the 25. I'm sure it's great, but well beyond my budget. I tend to avoid whiskies beyond a certain threshold in terms of pricing. If there's there's premium whisky on my wishlist I have to carefully consider it and do as much research and/or sampling as possible. I've been “burned” several times in the past when I paid what I considered to be a large sum of money only to have the whisky fail to meet the high expectations that come with such a price tag.
@@Gwhisky Same here. I have set a limit of 150 euros which I would pay for a single bottle of whisky or other spirit. And it must be something of proper age (21+), well presented, highly praised and realy special😀 Generaly, for malt whisky, I consider the range between 30 and 80 euros to be the sweetspot for high price/quality ratio. Some exceptions aside the offerings below 30 euros are mostly super-market basic stuff and those above 80 belong in the realm of "diminishing returns". Again, this is regarding the current status of Bulgarian market.
Sans disappointment with this. Nice every time. No need to think about it or analyze. Just sip and enjoy. Once Glengoyne goes the Royal Brackla and Bunnahabhain route and bumps the ABV to at least 46%, non-chill filtered...look out.
Waiting for that day to come...
I like Glengoyne a lot but I feel like The Classic Laddie scratches the same itch and is also 50%. Giddyap!
I'm a bigger Laddie fan myself. And yeah.. that abv helps! 🥃
I bought the cask strength and the 12 yo at the same time, and later the 18 yo. Surprised that they also produce a 10 yo, which I haven’t tried.
For their age they’re priced reasonably, where I live.
I love the 18 yo, but not likely to buy the others again.
I think I need to revisit the 18. It's been a long time, and I'm curious to see where it's at now.
I have my first bottle of this. I enjoy it and find it balanced with an interesting complexity, so I don't agree with you on that. I do agree the sherry is muted and not sure it is bringing much to the party. But a typical highland that is more interesting than the Glenmorangie 10's and Glenfiddich 12's of the world well staying in a similar price range.
I'll agree about the complexity, pretty complex for an entry-level. Just not "my kind" of profile. My opinions are of course just for reference, and I have my own biases just like everyone else.
@@Gwhisky yes fair enough, and I get you are partly contrasting with the overhyped enthusiasm that’s out there.
Me and you are heading for a fallout!!😆 Glengoyne is in my top 3 distilleries!! I find it really comes in to its own at 18 years and older. The 21 is a real treat and the 25… well… it’s the best whisky I’ve tried.
To be fair I'm far less familiar with the older end of the range. Definitely open to trying them, but they're quite expensive!
@@Gwhisky, the distillery is a treat to visit. I’ve done a couple of tastings there and been lucky enough to have sampled some of the older stuff, three Teapot batches and Duncan’s Dram. The 25 blew me away - I got married earlier this year (with small numbers) and bought a bottle to celebrate the occasion with my best men, my dad and new father in law. A special dram for a special occasion - not sure I could make the bank balance stretch to that (or the older ones) as a ‘go to’…!!
@@gingerwhiskyman7032 First off, congrats on the wedding! I think the occasion definitely called for something special.
I've actually heard from quite a few people how amazing the 25 is. Around USD $500 here, unfortunately.
I almost picked up the 10 year old one last night but decide to go the bourbon route and got a Wild Turkey Rare Breed.
You should review bourbon or other whiskey, unless they’re hard to get in Thailand
I'm in Taiwan. 😉
And they aren't hard to find. But bourbon is more expensive here than it is in the States (which makes sense), whereas scotch is far cheaper than it is in Scotland (which makes no sense). I like a good bourbon but the return in investment is much better with scotch here. I'm sure I'll get around to some bourbons eventually though!
@@Gwhisky Taiwan! Oh shoot, I feel like China already knows that our amazing USA abandons their allies so you better watch out for that inevitable occupation lol.
Yeah, that makes no sense, but maybe once you have a lot more subscribers and views you can start adding bourbon in to the mix!
The 10 is a skip too. It's not bad, it's just meh. Their lineup starts to turn around at the 15yo and takes a big step up with the 18 - though that's probably true of most distilleries.
I like the higher end of their lineup though. Did a Glengoyne whisky dinner years ago where each course was paired with a different expression - working up to the 25yo & included the Teapot Dram and those older and richer whiskies are quite good. Priced accordingly though
Ive had the 18 and liked it, but it wasn't a love. To be fair that was a very long time ago, and it might be one to revisit.
I've never had the Teapot. I've heard nothing but good things about both that and the 25. Unfortunately both are out my budget.
I respectfully disagree about the 10; I think it has character and is a great value. The most milk chocolate forward whisky I've ever tried, and I can't stand milk chocolate, but it works in this whisky.
You're not going to find too many malts to compete with it at its price IMHO ✌️
@@MrChristopherMolloy I currently have an open bottle of it. Next time I try it I'll look for the milk chocolate note - it never struck me as having that profile so it'll be interesting if I pick it up now
@@WhiskyCanuck I'm very curious to see if you pick it up. Are there any other sub $35 USD bottles you prefer?
The only others I can think of are Tomatin Dualchas/Legacy AND 12 @43%, Loch Lomond 12 @46, and perhaps Deanston Virgin Oak @46%, but I'm not really a fan.
There's also Monkey Shoulder @43% and Aberfeldy @40, and the Glen Morays including the 12 @40%, but I'm not too fond of those either✌️ ...also the Aerstone 10s @40, but they're rather forgettable.
@@MrChristopherMolloy pricing is hard to compare in different countries, but probably my preferred bargain single malt is Aberfeldy 12. Glenlivet Founder's Reserve is quite nice for it's price too.
I had a few tastes of a Glengoyne 12 just yesterday and found it disappointing. The chief tastes impress as musty and woody.
A swirling of the whisky in a glass briefly reveals some orange/pineapple aroma. I would not buy a bottle of this again. It seems the geese have left the valley!
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I haven’t had the newer bottlings. I did have a couple of these 12s in the past. Maybe 3 years ago or longer. It never impressed me either. Worst of all the sherry tasted light and had this artificial sweetness to it. I won’t be buying any for a good while. I’m hoping the 21 is much better, as I plunked $130 for it and haven’t opened it yet. I did enjoy the 18 but I found it to be too gentle of a sherry. Had a bitterness to the aftertaste that brought it down. I still have one left. Good value. But it’s not my favorite 18 yr old sherry by a long shot
I remember the 18 pretty similarly. My last bottle was ages ago, but it was a pleasant whisky that wasn't as sherried or sweet as I'd hoped. I'll admit I'm a sherry head, but I can/do have a soft spot for gently sherried whiskies, too. I'm not sure why, but even within that category Glengoyne has never been a favourite of mine.
@@Gwhisky what do you think of Glenfarclas? I’ve only had an older bottling (2012) 12 yr old. I liked it. I think initially I expected more, but it left a good impression in the end because I just remember I liked it more than Glendronach 12 & Glengoyne 12.
I bought but haven’t tried yet the Glenallachie 12. So I might like that one more. I also like the 12 yr macallan. I still haven’t gotten around to cracking open one of the 2 Caledonias. So those might be the best 12 ye sherried. My current favorite is Bunnahabhain 12. But more specifically when you open it, the first pours are great, but I admit it’s different than others as it’s salty as well.
Basically I don’t think I’ve discovered the best 12 yr old sherry yet. As far as 10 yr old exclusive sherry , I haven had any that have me coming back to them.
I do think the best 15, and 18 all time for me are the Billy Walker Glendronachs. Hands down.
@@SaltyCuban I'm not a big fan of Glenfarclas on the whole. I like the 15 more than the rest, but beyond that I'm not a fan of the house style, it's one I rarely buy. But it's popular stuff, and it's well made. Just not my style.
The best affordable 12 year old sherry is definitely a tough one! I'd probably say the Edradour Caledonia myself, but stuff like Bunna and the new Brackla 12 aren't far behind. There are also some similarly priced NAS sherried whiskies that are excellent. I'm really digging the Aberlour Casg Annamh and the Nantou Sherry at the moment. Sherried 10s? I like the GlenAllachie 10 Cask Strength expressions (the newer ones), and I'm sure there are a couple others out there but very few affordable ones jump to mind.
Love the Billy Walker Glendronach 18! I might take the Bunna 18 over the Dronach 18, though... by a hair.
Why do I "like" this uisce.. Its neither a smoke nor sherry bomb.. It ain't piss poor weak.. Disgustingly perfumery.. It ain't dog rough. For the moolah its on the nail for meself. I drown Crud whiskey with Johnnie Walker Black.. So as to get a semblance of value outta the "pish".. Not this Glengoyne gear tho.. It does the job with a creamy dreamy pint of Guinness all day long.. Simple strokes for "ornery" folks. Just enough jam on the bread.. Happy days n Auld Lang Syne. Sláinte GMan..
And they say poetry is dead. 😉
Hah well I'm not here to change your mind! Glad you like it! It is indeed unpretentious and has some decent flavours.
Let’s not start using the term ‘craft’ its utter bollocks
I'll use what I want, thanks.