Top 10 Affordable Heavily Peated Single Malt Scotch Whiskies 2023: Consider These For Your Bar

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Today I am counting down my top 10 affordable heavily peated single malt Scotch Whiskies. These whiskies are all:
-Priced between $50-$100 CAD
-Minimum 30PPM "peating level"
-Whiskies that I have extensive experience with(Had a bottle, currently have a bottle, have had many times).
Which Scotch comes in first, and what is your favourite affordable heavily peated Scotch Whisky? Watch to find out and comment down below what your pick is. Thanks for watching. Sláinte.
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0:00 Introduction
0:58 PORT ASKAIG 100 PROOF
2:06 LAPHROAIG QUARTER CASK
3:38 ARDBEG WEE BEASTIE
4:31 LAPHROAIG 10 SHERRY
5:45 KILCHOMAN SANAIG
7:04 LONGROW HEAVILY PEATED
8:12 PORT CHARLOTTE 10
9:44 ARDBEG 10
10:40 LEDAIG 10
13:06 KILKERRAN HEAVILY PEATED

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@jameswright6567 Жыл бұрын

Great video again Matt. Really appreciate you posting so regularly and with such sound advice. I'm only just getting into peated whiskies, but I did get a bottle of Ledaig 10 a few months back and am absolutely loving it. A great gateway whisky, for those dipping their toes into peated expressions, I'd say. I'm also enjoying the ardnamurchan ad/01.21.01, which also ticks that gateway box

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

Thanks James, I appreciate the kind feedback. Figured I should start out strong in the first little bit of the channel, keep the posts as frequent as I can(and hope not to annoy people with how many there are 😄). That AD/01.21.01 is great, turned me into an Ardnamurchan believer. And I'm glad you're getting along well with the Ledaig 10, it's a great place to start. Cheers 🥃

@robertkearney9252 Жыл бұрын

Give Glenturret 10 Peat Smoke a try. I put it up there with Ledaig 10 and Kilkerran Heavily Peated.

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

I have to try an OB Glenturret, their new range, especially the 12 year, has been getting some great reviews. I'll add the Glenturret 10 Peat Smoke to the scouting report! Cheers Robert 🥃

@sandymacdonald8485 Жыл бұрын

All good whiskies but I would give Benromach 10 a shout, great value at £30 in Scotland.

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

It's a great value here as well between $50-$75 CAD(£30-£45ish). Love that whisky, I just think of it being more moderately peated(12-15PPM) rather than heavily peated. You don't have to twist my arm to give Benromach some love haha. Cheers friend🥃

@JoelKorytko 11 ай бұрын

Love it! Super helpful. Thank you!

@whiskyonthewestcoast 11 ай бұрын

May the peat be with you. Cheers 🥃

@dgunnut6550 Жыл бұрын

Great list! I’ve had almost all of these and the ones I haven’t are on my list to try. Excellent video! Keep up the good work!

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, glad I'm on the right track! Cheers 🥃

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods Жыл бұрын

What I'm getting from this video is that I need to buy all of these. Great video, dude! Love your descriptions of the whisky.

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment man! And yeah, you need at lest a few of these at home. A pre-purchase tasting could likely even be arranged :) Cheers 🥃

@bluesmanen1 Жыл бұрын

According to WB, Laphroaig Quater Cask is NOT chillfiltered. A good sign of a non chillfiltered whisky is the "Scottish mist" that appears when adding some water.

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Mats, you're spot on with both of these. This one does actually say not chillfiltred on the back label, I missed that. Thanks!

@Watchman999 Жыл бұрын

I love that Port Askaig 100 degree proof….quite a mouthful to say it AND to drink it. It’s funny, the US bottling is 110 proof (the degree sign is an error) and the 100 degree proof bottle is actually a higher ABV. The 8 year is nothing to sneeze at either. And I ain’t gonna disagree with you on your No1. I get cheesecake on those KK heavy peat bottlings. Cheers.

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

It's a really nice bottle. That's really humorous about the American 110 Proof 😄 The KK HP is a special bottle to me. I'll add that Port Askaig 8 year to the lost of prospects. Cheers 🥃

@danmorgan7775 Жыл бұрын

A very strong list indeed. I lament not having ever seen the heavily peated version of Kilkerran in these parts because the unpeated Glengyle malt is among my absolute favourites. I'll keep my eyes peeled but won't hold my breath.. I very much agree that the more oily/industrial/'funky' peated malts are among the most complex and interesting Scotch whiskies you can find.

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

That added complexity just takes a nice Peated whisky to that next level for me too. Hope you're able to stumble across a bottle of the KKHP in the near future, it really is great value. I hope to visit Springbank and Glengyle this year if everything lines up right! Cheers 🥃

@raeraeraeth Жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoying the Quarter Cask. My bottle claims it is unchillfiltered

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

Can I say I did it for the extra comments 😄 Thanks for the correction Raeth! I just checked my bottle and it does say that it only uses barrier filtration on the back. No wonder I enjoy this whisky mote thsn the regular Laphroaig 10. I did double check the Laphroaig 10 Sherry Oak and there was no mention of filtration so that one is likely chill-filtred. Thanks again and cheers 🥃

@mistermalt3234 9 ай бұрын

Great choice. What I can recommand is the heavily peated Staoisha from the Bunnahabhain Distillery.

@whiskyonthewestcoast 9 ай бұрын

I love my Cadenhead Staoisha, always looking for more. It is way too good! Cheers 🥃

@christinecamley Жыл бұрын

Superb video and fabulous information on these amazing heavily peated scotch whisky brands!! Cheers!!

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great comment Christine! Cheers 🥃(the whisky in this glass is heavily peated 😀)

@christinecamley Жыл бұрын

@@whiskyonthewestcoast It looks lovely!! I am developing an amazing appreciation for peated scotch!! Terrific channel!! 🙂

@Rohit_M Жыл бұрын

That's a great list of heavily peated offerings. I am happy to see the Wee beastie on the list. You can't beat Laphroaig QC and Ledaig 10 is a great value and deserving of #2 spot on the list. I would put it at #1 for value for your money. Overall, a great list. Cheers!

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rohit! All 3 of these bottles are deserving of some recognition, bringing us some good value. It was really close between that Ledaig 10 and the KK HP. Cheers 🥃

@chazchilly9697 Жыл бұрын

Wow Ledaig 10 a rare bottle cheaper in Canada than in the US…that bottle now sits at $84.99 in Arizona 💩💩 Great video btw

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chaz. Yeah there are only a handful that are cheaper up here, luckily that is one of them. One of the Favourite values on the shelf. Cheers 🥃

@WhskAZCL Жыл бұрын

Second that, besides not that many places to find it either

@Watchman999 Жыл бұрын

Do you think the 25% tariff never got removed by the retailers and now single malt scotch is really expensive with other inflation added in?

@chazchilly9697 Жыл бұрын

@@Watchman999 prices in Az not dropped since the those tariffs began…with inflation they in fact kept climbing…Single Malt purchases locally are becoming few and far in between…I mainly buy from Uk or Scottish online retailers and have items shipped 🤷🏻‍♂️

@JoelKorytko 10 ай бұрын

I compared Benromach Contrasts Peat Smoke with Port Charlotte today. Port Charlotte cleaned house. Just letting you know because you mentioned the former.

@whiskyonthewestcoast 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the head to head report! Port Charlotte Just continues to get better. Word is out now I think though. Which Contrasts Peat Smoke was it? The ex-bourbon or the Sherry? The Sherry seems to be a crowd favourite compared to the ex-bourbon. Cheers 🥃

@JoelKorytko 10 ай бұрын

@@whiskyonthewestcoast It was the bourbon! I also heard the sherry was great. Would love to try that one some day. But yeah, word is out for sure on PC.

@bluesmanen1 Жыл бұрын

Great list. My top 3 on this list is 3. Kilchoman Sanaig, 2. Ledaig 10yo and my number 1 is Port Charlotte 10yo....no doubt

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Those 3 whiskies alone would keep a person happy for quite some time! Cheers 🥃

@SpoonerPhan Жыл бұрын

Nice list. The Caol Ila 12, Ardbeg An Oa, and Lagavulin 16 are all under $100 US in my neighborhood and are always on my peated whiskey shelf. Cheers!

@DileepB Жыл бұрын

I prefer the Laga 8 over the 16.

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks! I love Caol Ila as a distillery, consistently good. And yeah, if you can get the Lagavulin 16 for still under $100 it's definitely worth it. Classic dram. In my area only the Lagavulin 8 Year old is under $100, and just barely.

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

At the price point I'd agree. The 8 is like a mini 12CS.

@DileepB Жыл бұрын

@@whiskyonthewestcoast Laga 16 is $90 and Laga 8 was $50 in Boston.

@SpoonerPhan Жыл бұрын

Your prices are just much higher in W Canada. Heck, the Ardbeg Ugi is only $85US for me, and I would choose that one too. Great job on your channel. Keep up the good work!

@DLi-ld5ui 2 ай бұрын

the QC is actually not chill filtered-- there's a little blurb at the back explaining it

@whiskyonthewestcoast Ай бұрын

Yeah, sadly I missed on that. I'll do better next time haha. Thanks for adding this correction into the comments and thanks for watching! Cheers eh! 🥃

@andynelson5864 Жыл бұрын

Solid list--nothing unexpected as all deserve lots of time under the spotlight. To me, ranking my favorite heavily peated expressions is too difficult. It's pretty much all I buy. If they're on my shelf, then they're all winners.

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy for the confirmation that these are all solid peaters. I know the difficulty in ranking all too well because this list started as a Top 5, and became a Top 10 that could have included many multiple honorable mentions. Cheers 🥃

@DayKlight Жыл бұрын

The kilkerran heavyily peated is def. on my list, here it sids around 80€ sadly. The other way round i got Ardbeg Corry for 64€. Also an addition to the great! list: 1770 Glasgow fruity and peat, Machrie Moor CS, Edradour Ballechin Cuvee (would be my secret top pick)

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

I'd say 80 € is still a price I'd pay for that bottle if you haven't had it, but that's just me. That is a great price on the Corry, it runs alot higher here. 2 of the 3 additions(Machrie CS and Glasow Peated) are on the scouting report. Will look into that Cuvee, thanks! Cheer 🥃

@DayKlight Жыл бұрын

@@whiskyonthewestcoast it is a price i would pay, its just not on my top on the list atm. just really funny how prices fluctuate, like the corry or kilkerran

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

Sometimes, it the fluctuation just seems arbitrary, even though I'm sure it's not haha.

@bluesmanen1 Жыл бұрын

According to WB, Laphroaig 10yo Sherry Cask is NCF and natural colour :)

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

Thanks again, now can we get them to commit to the same for the Laphroaig 10?

@bluesmanen1 Жыл бұрын

@@whiskyonthewestcoast That would be quite lovely.....then one could buy a bottle...as it is now, the specs of the ordinary 10yo is to weak...imho

@MARYN0077 11 ай бұрын

Matt I agree with you kilkerran is the 👌 best

@whiskyonthewestcoast 11 ай бұрын

Glad we're in synch once again! That Kilkerran heavily Peated is just a flavour bomb. Cheers 🥃

@colinjenniferatkinson1642 Жыл бұрын

Where do you usually get your bottles? Alberta? BC pricing is so much higher.

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

It is a bit discouraging how much cheaper Alberta tends to be. But I buy from a mixture of B.C. and Alberta as I live in the Fraser Valley. On this list it was 5 from B.C., 5 from Alberta. You do have to work harder in B.C. to find reasonable prices though. If you are able to have someone deliver from Alberta that is best. I saw the Kilchoman Sanaig for $90 in B.C. this weekend, my last bottle of Ledaig 10 was $67(its $75 right now but goes on sale at least twice a year here) and my last bottle of Ardbeg 10 was purchased in the fall in Chilliwack for $72(not counting on finding that again). My bottle of Laphroaig 10 Sherry Oak Finish was $90 but I should have kept in mind that bottle has crept up in price. Wee Beastie can still be had in B.C. from private stores in the mid to low $60's. Still, tough sledding. Hope you find some deals out there Atkinson's! Good luck, and cheers 🥃

@DileepB Жыл бұрын

Great list. Difficult to find Kilkerran. Sanaig is my favorite.

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

Kilkerran you do have to move quick when it's released(if it gets distributed in your market) but is easier for me to get than Springbank 10. That Sanaig is a keeper. Cheers 🥃

@DileepB Жыл бұрын

@@whiskyonthewestcoast I was able to pick up a bottle of Glen Scotia Campbeltown 1832 Travel Exclusive in Duty free 2 days ago. Have not opened it yet.

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

Oh that's a unique one. More Campbletown the better I'd say.

@pillcozby431 Жыл бұрын

Get the Port Charlotte MC01 2009 or the Longrow Red 11 Tawny Port. Benromach is like smoked maple syrup on pancakes. I have the batch 7 of the Kilkerran Heavily Peated. Almost everything from Campeltown gets an A++ from me.

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

I cracked the MC01 2 weeks ago so I'm getting familiar with that at the moment. Tried to get that LR Red Tawny Port but it sold way too fast here. Glad you're loving the Campbletown Malts, they are amazing. Cheers 🥃

@heavilypeted Жыл бұрын

When watching top 10 whisky videos, I usually disagree in the selections or the order of which the bottles are ranked. However, I found myself nodding along and I'm not sure I'd do it much differently. The Kilkerran HP4 was a bottle I really struggled with, but as I got down to the last 1/4 it really came alive with thick milk chocolate/Crunchie bar notes and found myself savouring it as I came to the end. Batches 5-7 are in the queue and am really looking forward to seeing how the range is progressing. The top bottle for me (given your criteria) at the moment would easily be Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry. I have the older bottling from 2018 (59.9%), but the newer one at 46% is supremely balanced. Honourable mention goes to Compass Box Peat Monster; for $69 you can't go wrong. By all means go ahead and make a video of your suspected number 1 bottles as you mentioned near the end of the video if you can find the time! 👍

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

Glad we could find so much common ground on this list. I take that as very high praise coming from you, so thank you for the comment! I'd be lying if I didn't say I am a wee bit envious of that KK HP lineup you have waiting on deck. I really need to set the money aside and stop chasing shiny objects that distract me from that Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry, never heard a bad thing about it, only praise and accolades. CB Peat Monster got much consideration, as I have a particular fondness for the old brown label blend that relied fairly heavily on Laphroiag and Ardmore. It really only just missed out. I feel like it has the opportunity to hold its price point and make its way onto the list as others price themselves out of contention. Cheers 🥃

@frankabuhrman2925 7 ай бұрын

Great video, but of course, "affordable" is a relative term. I'll pay $50-$100 US once in a while, but I'm not in a position to do that often, so my #1 would be Finlaggan Old Reserve, which costs $39 at my local liquor store in Maryland but can be found in Costco semi-rebranded for about $20. No, it's not a $100 Islay Scotch, but it's a damn nice dram for the price, and I'll drink as much of it as I can buy.

@whiskyonthewestcoast 7 ай бұрын

Super relative term. I have enjoyed Finlaggan in the past. Unfortunately it's more expensive in my province than a number of single malts. Their are 4 Finlaggan's available but the cheapest is $92 Canadian. Brutal. But for $20 I don't know if that could be beat! Cheers Frank 🥃

@DJMJRyder Жыл бұрын

That kilkerran Heavily Peated is a steal, its the closest you can get to Octomore in terms of peat complexity. They do need a lot of oxidising though

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

The comparison to Octomore is apt. I've heard a few times and definitely agree. I've drank it along side Octomore more than once and it certainly holds its own. Cheers Ryder 🥃

@DJMJRyder Жыл бұрын

If you want a lower abv (46%) with a similar profile (complex peat) the Loch Lomond 12 Inchmoan is excellent

@jackthepickledhound Жыл бұрын

10 is a big list for under $100. I just got KK batch 6 for $109USD. In north America I expected it to be a luxury price. Ardbeg10 is King, btw. Just want to go on the record saying that. It's ok to trash talk it but something big would have to change for it to give up the 46% NCF age stated affordable peat crown. As an alternative, I think Benromach Peat Smoke is a great Islay alternative. It's not a highland simulation, it's a big strong peat monster probably from Port Ellen also. Though the Contrast does sound good too. Hunting for it. Ancnoc and Glenglassough are good with peat also.

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

I'd buy the KK HP at that price, so it's nice that it wasn't inflated too much. My understanding is that the Springbank importers in the Western U.S. have a tendency to crank up the prices. You are on the record Jack, Ardbeg 10 is King! I love that whisky, and they would be wise not to mess with its winning formula in the future(why would they?). It did come out on top in my Blind Islay showdown so it certainly is a great whisky. Your suggestions have been added to the scouting report, in particular the Benromach because I love them so much, and the Glenglassaugh as they were off of my peated whisky radar. Cheers 🥃

@KahunaGlassArt Жыл бұрын

Dang I need your whisky hookup here in BC. BC liquor prices have gone way up lately

@whiskyonthewestcoast Жыл бұрын

They are getting worse and worse. For the most part, if I find good prices in B.C. It's on old dusty bottles in tiny private stores. Most of my bottle's are coming from our neighbours to the east. Check online for prices in AB. It's crazy how different it is one province over. Cheers 🥃

@KahunaGlassArt Жыл бұрын

@@whiskyonthewestcoast true I deff stock up when I’m in AB. Cheers brotha

@rsr3162000 Ай бұрын

So the Ardbeg and Port Charlette don't have the medicinal / iodine note?

@whiskyonthewestcoast 28 күн бұрын

I think all whiskies that use Islay Peat have that medicinal/Iodine note, just to different varying degrees. When I think about the differences between them it's about degrees of seperation. When I think of medicinal/iodine I think firstly of Laphroaig. Ardbeg has that note, but I often find it goes more along the lines of tar/creosote heavy smoke notes(along with lemon citrus, vanilla, ect if it's the 10 year we're talkign about.). The Port Charlotte/Octomore's I find are a more woodsmoke, campfire sort of peat, which to me makes sense since they use mainland peat that is very different than Islay peat. Hope this helps! Cheers eh! 🥃