Recycled Reviews #5
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6 жыл бұрынA sample or dram of a whisky is a little like a first date to the full bottle's relationship. When the bottle finally gives up it's last, we can then decide if it's a something we'd like to continue. Will these relationships endure? Or is it goodbye and good riddance? Another 15 bottles are given a summary and decision before being shipped off to recycling.
Please remember the scoring, as always, is notional and I ask you apply your own rational intelligence, as I reserve the right to change my mind fully, by tomorrow. If you know whisky, you'll understand what I mean. But don't take my word for it - check out these other reviews and appraisals below.
This upload is dedicated to my patron Phillip Lloyd. Thank you for the continued and evangelical support - I'm very grateful.
You can join Phillip and the other awesome members of the Aqvavitae Patreon community at / aqvavitae
Tobermory 10
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Bowmore 12
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Malted in Montreal: • Video
Bowmore 18
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Erik Wait: • Video
Glenfiddich 12
The Whisky Vault: • The Whisk(e)y Vault - ...
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No Nonsense Whisky: • Glenlivet 12 vs Glenfi...
Bulleit Rye
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The Whisky Vault: • Ep 163: 7 Devils Rye W...
The Whiskey Dic: • Bulleit Rye | The Whis...
Compass Box Hedonism
Scotch Test Dummies: • Compass Box Hedonism B...
Whisky Wednesday: • Compass Box Hedonism B...
Aqvavitae: • Aqvavitae.com #001 - A...
Auchroisk 10 (Flora & Fauna)
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Aqvavitae: • What is Flora & Fauna ...
Old Pulteney 17
Ralfy: • whisky review 567 - Ol...
Whisky in the 6: • Old Pulteney 17 Year O...
Malted in Montreal: • Video
Ledaig 10
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Scotch Test Dummies: • Ledaig 10 Year Single ...
Ralfy: • whisky review 471 - Le...
Laphroaig Cairdeas 2010
Reviewed this expression? Tell me.
Laphroaig Select
Scotch Test Dummies: • Laphroaig Select Islay...
JasonWhiskyWise: • Laphroaig Select Revie...
Scotch 4 Dummies: • Laphroaig Select Islay...
Whisky in the 6: • Laphroaig Select. Whis...
Glenlivet Founder's Reserve
No Nonsense Whisky: • Glenlivet 12 vs Founde...
Scotch 4 Dummies: • The Glenlivet Founder'...
Whisky in the 6: • Glenlivet Founder's Re...
Auchentoshan Classic
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Longmorn 15
Ralfy: • whisky review 407 - Lo...
Mortlach 18
JasonWhiskyWise: • Mortlach 18 Year Old R...
Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve
JasonWhiskyWise: • Yamazaki Distillers Re...
WhiskyWhistle: • Yamazaki Distiller's R...
Strathisla 12
The Whisky Vault: • The Whisk(e)y Vault - ...
Ralfy: • whisky review 403 - St...
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Slàinte whisky folks!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
As before - links to full reviews provided by other #WhiskyTube channels are listed in the description.
@jbaggy 6 жыл бұрын
“Whisky Promiscuous.” We need that on a Aqvavitae shirt!
@mashburn8021 6 жыл бұрын
...love having the links. The effort you put into that is much appreciated.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
We could work on that!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mash! Spreading the good word!
@MurusLobos00 Жыл бұрын
I literally fell off my chair during the Glenlivet founder's reserve flash-level review. Dude you had me on the first two words, and i was like, "no way thats a mark". then you proceed to wipe the floor with the next phrase 🤣🤣
@themaltedmancave9499 6 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha best cooking whisky🙂
@TheGhs1 5 жыл бұрын
More Recycling vids please ,these are my try and buy lists 🥃😄
@Aqvavitae 5 жыл бұрын
I know, I know - I'm not drinking enough Graham. Hopefully this month! (It's a WIP 😉)
@WhiskyInThe6 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Roy. Cheers.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob, great to have you watching my friend (Look away - none of these bottles have been employed in your Blind Challenge Tasting Set!) 😉
@Vesbolk 5 жыл бұрын
I love all your recycled reviews. They’re so charming and information dense while showing that you value the viewer’s time. Ten out of 10!
@Aqvavitae 5 жыл бұрын
Hmm, thank you but you should perhaps avoid the 2 hour livestreams! Cheers my friend!
@SwiftAnthony 6 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy this video format, quick and super-informative. Great job, Roy.
@jaychung6622 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great edition of Recycled Reviews. I’ll echo the sentiments of many & say that I love this format: concise but informative & entertaining to boot. Keep up the great work.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jay - great to have you watching and joining in on the comments!
@scottclarke1350 5 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy this format, it’s very fresh and entertaining!
@jkvan368 6 жыл бұрын
Another great video, well done! I really enjoy the Recycled Reviews, thanks Aqvavitae!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you JK, great to have you enjoying them!
@biffii5568 5 жыл бұрын
God Damn I love these recycle reviews! Great stuff!
@gazebo2012 6 жыл бұрын
I'm pleased you have been sharing it Roy. I was getting worried. I was thinking wow this must be your third recycle video in a year that's about a bottle a week. Some good stuff there. I really enjoyed the Tobermory. Think I'll pick up Ledaig 10 sometime.
@lyacoubian 6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful Roy. Getting ready for a long day with my coffee in hand, and you put a smile on my face... Prost..!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Great to hear Lorenz, I hope your day continues to bring smiles! Thank you!
@neilolsen2034 5 жыл бұрын
Roy, anyone that tells you Bulliet Rye is not good stuff is not being honest with themselves. I have done blind tastings of a flight of rye's that included several highly regarded rye whiskeys. The bulliet is in there as an honesty check. Low and behold, the Bulliet always ends up in the top 3 for every taster. Keep enjoying Bulliet rye, you are on the right track!
@Aqvavitae 5 жыл бұрын
Great feedback Neil - I often find the same in blind challenges - hence why I'm obsessed! (See the Aqvavitae Blind Challenges playlist on my channel page!) Thanks for the comment, and for watching!
@jojoofdenmark 6 жыл бұрын
great videos Roy, I really appricate them. Great stuff, keep em comming,
@markg913 6 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video 👍🏼love these, and loved your comment about the best cooking whisky...so true! Keep up the good work!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark - nice to have you enjoying and commenting!
@jeffkluge7152 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review! Amazingly accurate analogy relating samples/first tastes to first dates😏. You are so lucky to be living in the land of the source. I’m on Vancouver Island in BC, Canada. Next to no samples sizes of scotch here. Sure, a few cheap blends, but that’s it. Worse yet, there are no smaller sizes (we call them “mickeys” here) of anything here except the cheap blends. It can be quite brutal to shell out $80-100 and end up not wanting to commit or wanting an annulment! Unlike our neighbours to the south, we are not permitted to import alcohol of any kind, even from other Canadian Provinces! On the positive side of the coin, I’ve become quite the whiskey researcher. Thanks for the help with all of your reviews! Slainte!
@themaltedmancave9499 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as usual Roy! I always look forward to your recycled reviews. It makes me happy that someone has found a way to keep my bottle flipping shenanigans going.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah there are two key factors - outside and already pretty empty! Cheers Keith (I miss your bottle flips!)
@themaltedmancave9499 6 жыл бұрын
Aqvavitae you are a wise man:). From one bottle flipper to another....there were a few bottles that were more full then empty ......where I did lay padding down. The one time we didn’t all hell broke loose:)
@jbaggy 6 жыл бұрын
Roy, the relationship analogy is spot on! With your permission, I’d like shamelessly use that at my whisky club events when talking with our newest members. Well done on edition #5 of RR!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
You are an evangelist. It's yours. Go forth and preach - oh and let me know how it goes! ☺️ Cheers fella.
@duanejameslarge9920 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Roy, another great Recycled Reviews from you. That Scottish weather looks familiar to me, especially during my Islay visit in November of 2017. Fortunately, the weather was much nicer for my Islay visit in April of this year. Sláinte !
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Things are back to normal Duane, for 5 or 6 weeks we thought the world had flipped on it's axis. Thank you.
@WhiskyWhistle 6 жыл бұрын
Amazing real Recycled Reviews, Roy! I especially loved your comments on a certain Glenlivet expression. Well done, my friend. Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃 Mark
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark - great to have you stop by and leave the nice words!
@collind17 6 жыл бұрын
Another great video Thanks Roy!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in Collin!
@thomasmccomas7403 5 жыл бұрын
Love this segment!
@loknes3924 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent once again Roy, I always love the recycled reviews and in my opinion you are spot on with all of these. I also think Glenfiddich 12 is great value and I always have it on my shelf to start my night and as an introduction to beginers, cheers.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thank Loknes, good to have you watching and commenting!
@Sidmacher 6 жыл бұрын
Roy, I laughed out loud at the end! 😂 Love the recycled reviews as always and bless you for enduring the weather for our viewing pleasure.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
🙏 Glad you spotted it!
@RebMordechaiReviews 6 жыл бұрын
I can think of a lot worse things to accidentaly pour over yourself. Very amusing as it's the type of thing we'd all do...
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
I'd prefer it a little closer to my mouth though! Cheers Reb!
@jasonfisk1568 6 жыл бұрын
Love the Recycled Reviews! Entertaining & educational - certainly helps in navigating the whisky landscape, confirming what I know, & reaffirming where to spend my dollars. Thanks Roy!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting Jason! (By the way - there are 2 Jason Fisks - and loads of Jasons in general! Are you the Jason Fisk of Milroys fame that works in London - or are you in the US? I know I may have confused you before!)
@jasonfisk1568 6 жыл бұрын
Aqvavitae Hey Roy! Not the Milroy’s JF, I’m in Alberta Canada, just south of Daniel. I was mentioning the two JFs to Jason Whisky Wise awhile ago, that it was weird his mate has the same handle, he said it’s all good. Take care
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Confusion cleared up as another pleasant coincidence. Still too many Jasons though! 😀
@WhiskyNeighbour 6 жыл бұрын
Such an enjoyable series and you never fail to entertain and inform. Thank you. I was a bit surprised to hear how you enjoyed the Bulleit Rye. I enjoy that one too, but many I've shared it with find it rough or alcohol forward. I have thought of it as a bit of a guilty pleasure, but if you enjoyed it too, I can be a bit more bold in sharing my taste! Also, thanks for trying a wide variety of expressions, not just bottles that start over 100 pounds. Slainte!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice words and great to have you watching! Yes, the Bulleit Rye has had people surprised I enjoyed it - there's apparently loads out there "better" but it did the job of making me curious to try others, I still like it. Occasionally, there will be more expensive bottles that pop up in these, but it's representative of what I'm drinking and sharing rather than a strategy of budget. As you say, variety is the key I hope. Slàinte my friend!
@russell3733 6 жыл бұрын
Another great throw away, Roy - many thanks for a marvellous mixed bag of goodies (and the not so good). Just wanted to chime in with a little bit of praise for that Ledaig 10. I reckon it's got similar character to the Caol Ila 12 which is an absolute Islay stalwart. I love it as a starter for a flight of peaty drams - it gets the palate into just the right spot (dare I say "groove") to open up all the taste buds for some challenging smokey expressions. Cheers!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Russell - on that wee Ledaig 10 - we are fully aligned. I'm a fan and forever in debt of my whisky sidekick theWhiskyRev for switching me onto Ledaig. It's a good un.
@pcnau92 6 жыл бұрын
Been looking forward to another one of these! Good stuff as always 👍🏻
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
I know, I'll try to keep it shorter to the next one! Thanks for watching and commenting.
@jwphubert 6 жыл бұрын
I once had a Glenlivet Founder's Reserve bottle that I put in the recycling bin. Recyclers didn't take it and left it in the bin. Beside, as always, very good video!
@Bosoxist 5 жыл бұрын
These videos are pure quality.
@Aqvavitae 5 жыл бұрын
Gareth Simpson thanks Gareth, nice to have you watching!
@mosesumike 6 жыл бұрын
Totally in love to that format! Keep on running. Like it a lot✔️ Greetings 🇩🇪 Moses
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend - good to see you back!
@mosesumike 6 жыл бұрын
Aqvavitae I’m always tuned in at your channel but I don’t like livestreams😏...so..mhh I like your solo reviews and your knowledge, also I like your journeys as well✔️......That’s it....👋🏼😁
@loknes3924 6 жыл бұрын
You should totally be at 10k subs by now Roy, absolutely love your channel.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
And I love these comments! All things come to those who....er...share whisky!
@mybourbonjourney 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Roy really enjoyed this, love how you give a bit of a description to each and why your pass or buy again, cheers!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott, very cool to have you stop by and comment!
@mybourbonjourney 6 жыл бұрын
Aqvavitae I've learned a lot watching your videos so thank you very much!
@mathieudube7595 6 жыл бұрын
I’ve been looking forward to this video since you mentioned it on Instagram. It was great and informative as always! The bit about cooking whisky made me laugh out loud. Great work!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mathieu, and thanks for leaving nice words - it means a lot! 😊
@mathieudube7595 6 жыл бұрын
Aqvavitae Thank you! Your channel is a great help as I navigate and discover the wonderful world of whisky. These recycled reviews bring so many bottles to my attention that I normally wouldn’t hear about by following the typical whisky collectors group. One of my new favorites is Glengoyne Teapot Dram, saw it here and then on the review videos from the guys that got samples from you. Now I get to share it and help my malt mates discover it! Cheers!
@gucia1 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic reviews! You just save me Tones of $$$$ Cheers to that! 🥂
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Nice to have you watching and finding some value from my empty bottles. Perfect!
@BlindWhiskeyReviews 6 жыл бұрын
Always love the recycled reviews! Thanks Roy!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Cheers Jon, glad to have you watching!
@coreymartin-bigpoppa1377 6 жыл бұрын
Great job as always Roy. I hope that you will remember me next time I’m on the live stream. Been a loyal fan of yours and the whisky fabric for a long time. Slainte !!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
I certainly will, I've been reading your comments for a long time Corey - since way back in the earlier Scotch Test Dummies days - I'm very glad and flattered to have you following me! Thank you my friend!
@Mark-bx5uu 6 жыл бұрын
Don't EVER stop doing these Roy ! 😊🙂 ( Mark ).
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
I have no imminent plans to stop! Thanks for watching and commenting Mark!
@ConcaCon Жыл бұрын
Coming back to this review and it's interesting. 5 years ago, me and a friend sat in a bar with some Auchentoshan American Oak and loving it. Last year I finally tossed my bottle of American Oak that I bought in 2020 on nostalgia alone. It was barely good enough to cook or bake with. The Auchentoshan 12 I had bought with the AO is better, but still average at best. 6/10 and 7/10 respectively from me.
@simplediversion4409 6 жыл бұрын
I have to ask you about the music you use for the intro. I love it! Love the way you talk about how the whisky is like a relationship. People change all the time. Great video!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you boys, great to have you watching. I always credit the music in the description: Music "Darling" by the awesome DJ Quads soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads/d...
@jimidrammer4187 6 жыл бұрын
Solid opinions, I agree on all the ones I've had: OP17 especially. Still have 2 of the Longmorn 15, break the cork every time I open one. I really enjoy these straight forward reviews.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Broken corks are part of the old-timer landscape, it's a bonus if you can avoid the decant-and-sieve solution. Thanks Jimidrammer, good of you to comment.
@JeffWhisky 3 жыл бұрын
Can't believe I have gone so long before discovering Aqvavitae! These Recycling reviews are brilliant and enjoying bingeing through them!
@Aqvavitae 3 жыл бұрын
You’re here now, stay a while Jeff, let me know your thoughts... cheers!
@JeffWhisky 3 жыл бұрын
@@Aqvavitae thanks, I will make myself cosy. Found your channel via you popping in on the New Dram Drinker Christmas Chat. I have managed to watch a couple of brilliant V Pubs since! Really engaging videos even for novices like myself!
@Aqvavitae 3 жыл бұрын
@@JeffWhisky You’re already keeping good company with the NDD folks, you’re welcome Jeff. I’ll bet your whisky discoveries ahead will be amazing
@JeffWhisky 3 жыл бұрын
@@Aqvavitae been a amazing journey so far the last year. While 2020 was dark the silver lining of the whisky world embracing online more made it accessible for me. Just seen the Recycling Review with Timorous Beastie 18. Glad you approved as got it for my birthday! Cheers.
@Aqvavitae 3 жыл бұрын
@@JeffWhisky an easy good value sipper!
@redsox367 4 жыл бұрын
Followed Roy's advice and used Glenlivet Founders Reserve for cooking, nice addition for my whisky sauce :-)
@2586dude 4 жыл бұрын
Was he been sarcastic with the review. I am lost. Did he say that because it so bad he used it as cooking whiskey ?
@thomasbuck303 6 жыл бұрын
Yes! One of my favorite series.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear Thomas - thank you.
@ticketyboo685 6 жыл бұрын
Great as always Roy, shame about the rain, Scotland is never wet usually😁
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
I know Andy - I made sure I shot this on the one day of the year it was raining in Glasgow 😉
@TheCrazyCatHouse 6 жыл бұрын
Another great video Roy. And you are so right about the Glenlivet founders reserve. I would pick a VAT69 over this one any day ;)
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Less cynical for sure! Thanks for watching and commenting again fella!
@thewhiskycouch7886 6 жыл бұрын
Roy I really enjoyed this video! Great summary at the end of each bottle’s life, almost like an inscription on a tomb stone. Slainte 👏🎥!!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gustav, so cool to have you stop by and leave nice words!
@simmulmannmikk 5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant content! Subscribed!
@Aqvavitae 5 жыл бұрын
Great to welcome you here! thank you!
@BrolicWhiskey 5 жыл бұрын
Such a cool idea for a video man. Cool that you linked other videos for more opinions too.
@Aqvavitae 5 жыл бұрын
Brolic Whiskey it's not whisky until it's shared 😉 Otherwise it's only #onemansopinion
@robinsharkey6658 4 жыл бұрын
love the longmorn 15. Tastes like good quality sherry casks. like how macallan used to taste like it used good sherry casks...
@WhiskyJason1 6 жыл бұрын
wow - that rain sure does pick up around 10 minutes - WAY TO GO FOR THE WIN ROY!!!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Luckily we're waterproof! Thanks Jason my friend!
@thewhiskyscout1238 6 жыл бұрын
I would agree with your Strathisla 12 assessment. I had the older square bottle and it was lackluster at best. Like always a great video.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
It wasn't bad - but it's got to be better to compete for cabinet space right Scout? Thanks for watching my friend!
@JasonWhiskyWise 6 жыл бұрын
Great recycled video Roy, there are some which companies are sadly damaging reputation but hopefully they watch this and learn. Look forward to seeing you soon in Glasgow! Slainte
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
They won't learn from me, but I hope they learn from watering down their brand to the budget shelves with "Select" and "Reserve" and "Special" applied (in place of any real information) when in reality - it's none of those things. Thanks Jason 👍
@WhiskyBabbler 6 жыл бұрын
Great Format! Nice Compass Box parfum 😉🥃👋🏼
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, I probably smelled a little of Hedonism for the rest of that day! 😉
@liberalatheist 6 жыл бұрын
Very prowhiskyous, that's the best way to enjoy the journey. Great recycled review! And lol at 8:30 :D
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
And a new word is spawned! Thanks my friend.
@McIntyresMalts Жыл бұрын
It's funny watching this now and hearing your comments about Japanese whisky prices, in 2022 it's so excessive the price of virtually any Japanese whisky that even if I wanted to try I can't justify the costs at all.
@themaltcask 6 жыл бұрын
Another great one Roy! Fully agree with you re Bowmore unless it’s cask strength! (Tempest/Laimrig...)
@Aqvavitae 5 жыл бұрын
The indie bottlings can often be pretty good too!
@themaltcask 5 жыл бұрын
Aqvavitae Don’t remember having tried an indie Bowmore. Will have to search around!
@trhoads07 6 жыл бұрын
Love these videos!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
I love these comments! Cheers Tom!
@gusteruel8928 6 жыл бұрын
Taps on! Nice to hear your comments on Bowmore, it’s my least favorite Islay, just doesn’t do it - I thought I was the only one .
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
They're still capable, just gone a bit awry on the core expressions me thinks. Thank you Gus!
@nredman 6 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, Roy! Bummed you didnt like Tobermory 10 but glad you liked Ledaig 10 - cheers!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Oooh! Too much to say I didn't like it - it's just that there's competition for cabinet space, so it loses out to too many other choices is all. 7.5 is still respectable - in fact - 2:00 Thanks Nathan, great to have you watching and commenting!
@criell-sdkwhisky8674 6 жыл бұрын
Great vid as always, its funny how alike our opinions are, about the bowmore; I said the exact same thing to My friend the other day. Also im quite new on the rye thing and I just bought a bottle of michters straight rye, fairly cheap as well, highly recomend that one.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
I heard good things too about the Michter's - will give it a go! Thanks Criell!
@RobinSidwellKoaDobro 6 жыл бұрын
I've been watching your reviews for sometime and although I haven't commented previously, I just thought I'd take the opportunity to say how much I love these reviews; it's a great format and I think the way that you wait until you've finished the whole bottle allows for a much more honest and fair appraisal. In regards to Ledaig, I've never actually had a distillery bottling, but I have purchased a number of the signatory vintage bottlings that they keep putting out. They're young - the last one I had was six years old - but they can be fantastic, in an in your face youthful sort of way. As for Bowmore, I haven't had one in a few years but I always found I got this slightly artificial, perfume taste that I didn't like. Like lavender-scented room spray or something. Anyway, sorry for the long comment. I've purchased a couple of bottles based on your reviews though so figured I'd chime in. The Ledaig 10 is on the list!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome - I love to hear from new folk who are enjoying the whisky! Would love to know what you bought and if you were able to connect with it or not! Cheers Robin!
@RobinSidwellKoaDobro 6 жыл бұрын
I picked up a couple of the Deanstons - the 18 and the 12 - after hearing you waxing lyrical about them. They were very good, especially at the price point! Looking forward to more videos! Cheers.
@joshjosh320 6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree on how amazing Signatory bottlings of Ledaig are. A while ago I picked up a Signatory 7yo Ledaig hogshead Cask-Strength, and was so blown away after tasting it that I went back 2 days later to pick up a second bottle for fear they'd disappear quickly. (A baseless worry, it turns out, as they're still on the shelf months later.) The official 10yo is a fantastic whisky too, well worth picking up, but honestly, at a mere $5 or $10 more I'll probably look for another independent bottling when the time comes. Just generally, with peated whiskies I'm not only comfortable with young age statements or NAS, I find I actually prefer them. They're usually bottled at higher strength, naturally presented, and allow one to experiment with water and find that sweet spot. I tried a sample of a 25yo Laphroaig once, and while it was quite lovely and special on that occasion...frankly, I think it gets blown away by a Lagavulin 8, Benromach Peat Smoke, Ardbeg Uigeadail, a G&M bottling of 8 or 9yo Caol Ila, a Laphroaig 10 CS, or this Signatory Ledaig. All of which are a fraction of the cost. Not everything gets better with age, especially for those of us who love that massive peaty slap to the senses.
@RobinSidwellKoaDobro 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Josh, we're on the same wavelength when it comes to peat then! I have a Ledaig 7 year old on the go at the moment. Awesome whisky, every bit as good as any comparable Islay whiskies at the same price point. Like you, I've also tried some great young Caol Ila expressions as well. Cheers!
@crow468 6 жыл бұрын
Great metaphor for the relationship throughout a bottle! For Tobermory, I really like the 1994 Montgomery bottling (46% bottled in 2012). I can't even remember the cask number but it was 100 US and a great option, perhaps over the 10 year house bottling (for me it was).
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Oooh not seen that one Brandon. Thanks for the kind words and for watching!
@grbadalamenti 5 жыл бұрын
Never thought one could talk about whisky at the trash bin. You are good, might not have a Manx bothie like Ralfy, but you just won another follower:)
@Aqvavitae 5 жыл бұрын
We all travel in the great man's wake. Thank you for following!
@broncorog3163 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic as always 👍
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Great to have you watching again Rog! Thank you!
@broncorog3163 6 жыл бұрын
Aqvavitae I’ve been watching here and there. It’s crazy with the kids and wife home for the summer 😩.
@blissfulmistahd 6 жыл бұрын
Slainte, another great recycling video! i have the exact same experience with bowmore! also had the bulleit rye sometime ago, don't really remember it, except it wasn't bad at all. founders reserve - excellent review! :)
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend! Good to have you watching and commenting - hope to see you tonight 😉
@blissfulmistahd 6 жыл бұрын
oh and early access can be nice, but like you i am mostly too late :) i will try to join tonight!
@TYCHO2003 6 жыл бұрын
Great, I love these recycled reviews! The Ledaig 10 is certainly one I’m going to replace... The Laphroaig Select falls short to the rest of the family indeed...
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately it does Patrick. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@ettercap1 5 жыл бұрын
Good stuff :)
@topshelfwhisky 6 жыл бұрын
Completely agreed regarding Bowmore... the Devils Cask Casks is the only one I find worth money. Great review.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike - great to have you stopping by and watching! I'm assured Bowmore of old will return, let's hope so!
@paulgibbs3624 6 жыл бұрын
Great review as always Roy. I like the way you describe your relationship with these Whiskys. Prices are soaring, that I've noticed. Managed to get the OP17 this month for £70. The way I explain the price of Whisky to my friends is like this, I can get OP12 on offer for £24. 24÷2 =12. That's £2 a year my bottle of whisky has been in safe hands, in storage.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Good way to look at it Pau! Thanks for stopping by and commenting buddy!
@Danevv 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent !
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Danevv!
@chrisb48907 6 жыл бұрын
i love these videos !
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris. Nice to have you stopping by to watch and comment. There will be another along soon(ish) 😜
@tonychehade6434 6 жыл бұрын
No.5, I love it Roy: well done mate, another classic
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony! Great to have you watching and commenting!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Tony - you also won one of my giveaways on World Whisky Day - I apologise if you've already sent it - but if you're still up for claiming your prize can you send (or re-send!) your details to me? whisky [ at ] aqvavitae.com Thanks Tony.
@GregsWhiskyGuide 6 жыл бұрын
I agree with you on 90 or 95 % on your judgement (for all ones i've tried) on these bottlings !
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
That's a pretty high agreement score - I'll accept that Greg!
@GregsWhiskyGuide 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks I suppose it is also (or almost?) a matter of taste...but that means also something else (aside from the fact I really enjoy your approach of whisky and more importantly of whisky fans = people) that we would probably have a good time together if we meet to share a few drams ...(= kindred spirits) , so I hope we'll have this opportunity some day...
@sachinkainth9508 4 жыл бұрын
Every area of human knowledge has its thinkers. Whiskey is no different. The musings about whiskies and relationships prove that Roy is one of those people.
@Aqvavitae 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sachin, I have about one insightful thought every decade or so! 😇 Thank you for watching and the kind words 🙏
@sachinkainth9508 4 жыл бұрын
Aqvavitae thanks for all the wonderful knowledge that you are giving us.
@foodquig 6 жыл бұрын
I find myself agreeing with you on things like the Old Pulteney 17 and the Ledaig 10, and even the Bulleit Rye, but there are times when I enjoy something uncomplicated like the Auchentoshan Classic and American Oak. It's the straightforward plainness that I can really get into right after work. I prefer it to Glenfiddich 12... Maybe it's because my whisky journey started with Canadian whisky LOL
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
It's certainly sweeter for sure Quig, thankfully, whisky agreement is not a necessary requirement of friendship. Thanks for watching!
@gusteruel8928 6 жыл бұрын
The bottles are fighting back Roy, realising it’s impending doom one decided to get you in the eye. To carry on the relationship theme hell hath no fury like a whisky scorned!
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Right - the second time I've been struck. My fault both times.
@WhiskyWhims 5 жыл бұрын
My missus' dad feels the same way about the Bowmores, I quite enjoy certain ones however
@Kiltedmoose1 6 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, fella. I always get a flat Irn Bru taste from Bowmore. That said, some indy bottles have been pretty damn good. Regarding Japanese whisky, I bought and reviewed the Yamazaki 12 in 2013. It cost me £45 and I really enjoyed it. The price now? £90+. Definitely won’t be going back. Cheers. Scott.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
A recent Cadenhead's 9yo and their own 17yo Warehouseman's edition are wonderful exceptions to what has become a flat experience. Now I wish I had a wee bit left to look for the flat irn-bru, but I get you. Thanks Scott, great to see your comments.
@jan-paulvanderhoeven1639 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know what to do with my bottle of founders reserve...
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I'd drink it, it's not that bad - just not that good. Mine didn't go to waste. It makes a good whisky cream sauce! 😜
@bourbonryescotch1 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Roy, thank you for another Recycled review. :-) I have been looking forward to this one ever since #4. If you like Bulleit Rye, then I would recommend trying its Diageo sibling: George Dickel Rye, also at 45%. BTW rumours go that both are sourced from MGP/LDI by Diageo. Rittenhouse Rye Bottled-in-Bond 100 Proof @50% by Heaven Hill is also a ‘must-try’ rye in the journey. Then last but not least, Sazerac Rye 90 Proof @45% by Buffalo Trace. Works great as a neat sipper, but also very nice in the classic New Orleans cocktail: the Sazerac cocktail.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Superb my friend, I've heard similar recommendations - also the Pikesville is supposed to be great - if a little pricey here. Cheers! 👍
@triplecap4307 6 жыл бұрын
Man it is really amazing how our tastes align. Must be true for others too,
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Walt - great to read your words. Really hoping our plans this year will allow our paths to cross once more and do some palate alignment exercises! 😉
@Raymaster7482 6 жыл бұрын
Finally! Roy, you seriously have to drink more whisky ;-) I'm not the biggest Bowmorefan either and so are a lot of whiskytubers that I follow
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
I know - I gotta get my drink on! Thanks Raymaster!
@franklampard6316 6 жыл бұрын
Nice job, Roy. My only comment that when scoring the Auchentoshen American Oak, you have to factor in the price which is a real steal in the US right now where I can buy it a for less than $30. Yes, it’s a little one dimensional, but it’s a great, affordable, daily dram during the summer. I would score at 7.5
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
I would agree - the American Oak is a little richer than the Classic which I throw away here and perhaps worthy of an extra point - one of those will no doubt end up in a Recycled Review soon (if it hasn't already? - Wow - I should keep track!) Thanks Frank always a pleasure to have you watching.
@kevinhester5560 6 жыл бұрын
As always. Well Done ! Suprised you didn't care for Laphroaig Select.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
It's a mis-step by Laphroaig in my opinion and waters down their profile and their brand. It's not awful - just not true Laphroaig. Thanks for tuning in again Kevin and thanks for the nice words.
@bonjoast 6 жыл бұрын
""This is by far one of the best cooking whiskies I’ve ever used". Faint praise indeed Roy.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah. It's drinkable, but I'm sore at their selective distribution of the 12yo while we get stuck with an engineered and sub-par NAS replacement. FR won't poison anyone, it's not the worst, it's just cynical and hopefully for the "bin" soon. Glenlivet should never have watered down their brand in this way, much like Laphroaig with Select. It's close to shameful. Thanks Sidney.
@bonjoast 6 жыл бұрын
I have to admit I ignore the NAS bottlings in the supermarkets for distillers that used to have age statement versions
@AnimeReference 5 жыл бұрын
You lucked out with your first choice of Rye. In Australia it's the only good option. Granted, there aren't many rye options, but most are really expensive and there's a lot of alcohol reduced product coming out of America.
@LordElaen 6 жыл бұрын
Great video Roy. And so on par with many of my experiences. Let's start with that elephant in the room. Bowmore. I love B'more. I want to continue to love B'more but what is it? I have a 12 and 15. Is it the choking level of colouring? They say that E150 has no taste but does it blunt all verve and vitality? I love that Ledaig 10 also. Brilliant value. Have been desperately looking for a Tobermory here, no luck. Is it an unpeated Ledaig? Like a Springbank/Longrow scenario? The Tobermory just not being peated? I use the 'Fiddich 12 the same way, a $60 palate starter. If I am not feeling it there is no flight. We stick to the Fiddich. Can't say enough about that lug bottle 16 Longmorn. The new version 16 is not the same. My first love, Laph, have turned me a little recently. I love the Lore and the 15. But the rest ...meh, at the moment.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
I'd still encourage folk to try the Tobermory (especially given how many folk love it and the variance of batches) and yes it's unpeated from Tobermory in Mull, the Ledaig is their peated. It's not expensive and wouldn't be a waste of reasonable money.
@keithrose4227 5 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way about bowmore, I actually gave away about half the bottle to a friend
@georgekaplan5073 6 жыл бұрын
So what I learned from this is that the weather is always better on Islay than at home, j/k. Love these reviews. I have a few like the Laphroaig Cairdeas 2010 that I really don’t need around, family that is, not the whisky. Always keep the whisky around. Promiscuous? Haha. Whisky is the one relationship where I can be polyamorous.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant word George - even more fitting than promiscuous! And yeah - we can choose our whisky, we can't choose our family! So great to have you watching.
@dane5896 6 жыл бұрын
I just had the Bowmore 12 for the first time, I wasn't thrilled either. I liked the 15yo Darkest.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
If you can find the Warehouseman's 17yo - it's a peach! Thanks Dan.
@teunvanderlinden1740 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy these rhytmic reviews! Somehow, I fail to dislike The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve. If I nose it for ten minutes before I taste it, the vanille and oak tones come alive in a nice and gentle manner (this even more after adding a few drops of water). Maybe it is because I am a beginner; on the other hand I like also more expressive drams like the Ardbeg Wee Beastie. I could drink the last mentioned dram every day! Grtz from Holland, Teun
@Aqvavitae 2 жыл бұрын
It’s not because you’re a beginner, GFR has gotten better over the years, so much so that this review comes across as a cheap jibe. I’m glad you’re enjoying it, and the wee Beastie. Your road ahead is gonna be amazing tho 🙌
@teunvanderlinden1740 2 жыл бұрын
@@Aqvavitae Ah, thx, I see! It already is!
@onYTsince2008 3 жыл бұрын
Roy, were you being sarcastic here? (Can't even tell)😆. What do you mean by the best "cooking" whisky. Kindly simplify this for me? ..... Also, NO, you are not "whisky promiscuous", you are just a good person with a good heart for sharing! 😁 I would certainly share some ushka-behr with you anytime! Slainte Mhath! 🥃👍
@ScotchTestDummies 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent as always Roy. Note...don't pickup Glenlivet founders reserve.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Right - a "first date" will suffice. Thanks for watching and commenting boys!
@criell-sdkwhisky8674 6 жыл бұрын
Cam we expect Scott doing a vid on him dating a bottle of Lagavulin, preferably with a wig on, or something? :) j/k
@SwingScott 6 жыл бұрын
I got a bottle as a gift a few months back. It's the bottle I serve to people who ask for a whisky and coke. And even then I feel badly!
@rnatodna 6 жыл бұрын
Hell, is it really that bad? Can't be worst than Fireball Whisky that I keep around for when I need a dirty date with cranberry juice
@SwingScott 6 жыл бұрын
It's trash. Also, great name!
@markw6031 6 жыл бұрын
It could be in my head, but I've encountered differences in Bulleit rye bottles - one was outstanding & one was just ok.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
All ours were enjoyed and bought at the same time (3 from the same shop, actually!) In whisky in general I thing the variance is a thing to deal with sometimes. Thanks Mark!
@dietbruboy 6 жыл бұрын
Roy, another brilliant RR video, and don’t worry about perhaps being a little more critical than before, the views should reflect the bottle content, and the mix of styles will change, it’s only natural. If people wanted relentlessly “everything’s brilliant” vlogs, they’d be watching some other channels instead. Great work, as usual! 👍
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Cheers Roy - always a pleasure to have you watch and comment buddy - looking forward to next week's tastings! (Except I don't know where my Friday ticket is 😬 )
@dietbruboy 6 жыл бұрын
Aqvavitae I have both our tickets. Got myself a wee Moleskine-alike too. Don’t laugh as I struggle to keep notes. When I try to articulate what I’m getting in a dram, it’s like me trying to imagine poetry in Cantonese. I know the words exist, but I don’t know what goes where? Maybe need to go right back to beginners school and start with a flavour wheel? 🤔
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
Or just get those bottles bust open - and give it time. Tasting is pretty hard work, for sure! Bet I'm late for the tasting as I trash the house before hand looking for the ticket.
@dietbruboy 6 жыл бұрын
Aqvavitae write this down on the back of your hand... “My “Royfriend” has my ticket” to extend your whisky relationship metaphor to breaking point 😂
@newyorkstatewhiskeyandpipe9605 6 жыл бұрын
I have been waiting for one of these. Apparently you need to start drinking Scotch more so you can do them more often.
@Aqvavitae 6 жыл бұрын
I think I'm about hitting my limit to be honest! Gotta watch the 3Ws! Wellbeing, Weariness & of course - Wallet! Thanks for your patience - hope it was worth a wee wait!
@haroldellis9721 5 жыл бұрын
2:22 Yeah, like me. 6 1/2? Them's fighting words.
@perkristiansandgren4132 5 жыл бұрын
You should try the Bowmore tempest! Reely lovely
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