Top 10 Affordable Whiskies!

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As whisky prices around the world are shooting up, I have decided to make a list of the best affordable, budget and good-value whiskies for the money you can buy in 2022. The whiskies in this list are mostly under $100 and should be cheap for you in your market too.
00:00 Intro
00:50 Best cheap budget affordable whiskies 2022
02:16 Affordable Ex-bourbon Cask Whisky
06:30 Affordable Ex-Sherry Cask Whisky
08:46 Affordable Smoky & Peaty Whisky
11:00 Affordable Old Whisky
12:14 Affordable Cask Strength Whisky
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@FirstPhilWhisky Жыл бұрын

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@ryuwrath 2 жыл бұрын

Your love of Arran malt is infectious, glad it's getting so much attention.

@carlmartinlinder 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic list Phil! I couldn't agree more. i have all the bottles you mentioned except for the Tamdhu 12-year. If I made my own list, I would more or less be the same.

@DayKlight 2 жыл бұрын

Got the Arran quarter cask for around 37€ shortly after release... other great whiskies for little money: 1770 glasgow rich and peaty, glengoyne 12, glenmorangie 14, clynelish 14 and for bourbon wild turkey rare breed, all those bottles were under 60€ :)

@JeffWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the Glenlivet Illicit still and yet to try the second release. You certainly have tempted me on the Ileach Cask Strength. Banging list as always. Cheers.

@budj13 2 жыл бұрын

This is another fabulous video, Phil! In the ex-bourbon, sherry, and smoky groups I have all but the Tamdhu and Wee Beastie and I agree these are all great value and very nice drams. The Glen Scotia 15 is such a good value that I recently bout 3 bottles and I rarely buy multiples of anything. The stand out Irish for me (not in the scope of your list) is Powers Johns Lane-- perhaps one of the best whiskies for the money on the market. I'm going to recommend this video as the best shopping list on KZfaq for any enthusiast. Keep up the great work.

@TheLuckyJedi 2 жыл бұрын

Great list, the ones I have tried of these are real gems

@vladimirdemenko6860 2 жыл бұрын

Talisker 10 was the reason I started my scotch journey. What a great balanced scotch, highly recommend

@davidhoward7691 Жыл бұрын

It used to be for sure. The last bottle I had of Talisker 10 was sadly, a real disappointment

@theodosios2615 Жыл бұрын

Is it crazy peaty? I like a little peat, but nor overpowering.

@vladimirdemenko6860 Жыл бұрын

@@theodosios2615 then that's your choice. they say it's 22 ppm (pretty low smoke point)

@user-zo5um2vu1z 3 ай бұрын

Talisker is overpriced it's more expensive than laiphroiag select in my shop .it's salty not smokey .get some laophroaig into you...Aldi in the UK do an Islay called glen marnoch that I swear is laiphroiag. People are buying it up though....17 quid. I wish I had

@user-wy3dl2em7p Ай бұрын

@@user-zo5um2vu1zI like Laphroaig 10,but Talisker 10 is simply better.

@nohandle257 Жыл бұрын

You're amazing. Really. Gifted. Your editing is mesmerizing and the information is top top notch. A little fast for my tastes but I'm adapting.

@scottxu 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of content in a shortish video, good value for money! As an Australian I envy the availability of those top brands like Arran and Glencadam in NZ.

@vaughntongs1836 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Mate, I've added them to my watch list and will pick away at them as the $$ come available lol. Love the reviews. Cheers from Palmy

@ericmcdaniel2719 2 жыл бұрын

Arran's Machre Moor CS is also a crazy good price for a lightly peated CS.

@glycett 2 жыл бұрын

Great list and review. Thanks Phil.

@Alex-pr6zv 2 жыл бұрын

great selection and I mostly agree with your choices!

@gatdellobregat 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Phil, for consistently providing great quality content! As for me, I'm happy with these 10yo from Arran and Glencadam, one could get them here for 32 and 40€ respectively. Tamdhu 12 is around 40€, good value for the money, but I think even at 40% Edradour 10 OB is a damn good sherry one. And when it comes to CS, the best integrity affordable (for how long?) is by far Victoriana, snatched a second one for under 45€ two weeks ago. Cask Orkney 18 and Knockando 21 are my good priced older ones (66 and 71€ paid last summer); totally agree with you on Ledaig 10 and I look forward to hear from your project with Ileach, because I have one in mind too, but I'm thinking of getting a 5 or 10L new oak cask, conditioning it with Port and then filling it with Finlaggan CS. Cheers from Bucharest, Romania!

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Victoriana is a great suggestion! Ooo I should see what I can get a Knockando 21 for. Will do! The sherry is not far away from seasoning the cask. Will do. Thanks Bogdan!

@wizkid3295 9 ай бұрын

@@FirstPhilWhisky Hey mate, where do you buy your whiskey from ?

@spykerf1545 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Love the list. Still the best production quality of any reviewer anywhere - not even close. The Arran 10 is my go-to as a gift whisky to whisky nerds and beginners alike. The Bunnah is the go-to value sherry. For smokey would go with Benriach The Smokey 12. Can't beat the Glenfarclas for aged whisky for the money - but look for Glenmorangie 18 - paid USD 99 - to me a great value. What we are missing is Irish Whiskey - so many truly great whiskies for the money and many far cheaper than Scotch (though getting pricer).

@frankbrou7971 8 ай бұрын

Thank you- I've enjoyed learning from your videos!

@VinegarAndSaltedFries 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for filling me in.

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mantillam Жыл бұрын

What a great channel! I live in Vancouver and I have to say you have some really good prices in New Zealand! I loved your list of suggestions, I’d advise to include Laphroaig Sherry or PX which are some times difficult to find but really good. For my palate also Balvenie Madeira!

@BonjobyBasketball 9 ай бұрын

The Glendronach 12 was what made me fall in love with whisky. Unfortunately, it is not the most affordable whisky anymore, but the Australian Whisky Club released a series of Cask Strength Glendronachs that I am currently savouring.

@lightplays2181 2 жыл бұрын

Good choice Phil , i liked ) Cheers !

@richardkilley6838 2 жыл бұрын

Some great recommendations in there bro, I've got a few of them in my stash!

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Cheers Richard!

@luckkhush 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Phil, really appreciate it

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Khush!

@alexanderjohnston7283 2 жыл бұрын

So I worked on Arran (the island) for 6 months last summer. As you would expect every shop, no matter how small, stocked pretty much Arran Distillery's entire range. The price variations between these shops was outrageous. I remember seeing Arran 10 at 36 pounds in one place and then about 48 or 50 pounds at a shop 50 meters further along the promenade. I feel for whatever poor tourists got duped by the sneaky islanders.

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Whoa! Crazy how much the shops can inflate the price!

@eatsmokedrink 2 жыл бұрын

So many good whiskies for a good price out there, awesome vid

@denisreed4701 Жыл бұрын

It’s been a mission of mine to visit as many of Scotland ‘s distilleries as possible over the years. Starting with Glenfiddich, and on to Glenlivet, Glen Grant, Glenmorangie, Ben Nevis, Oban, Bowmore, Lagavulin, Laphroaigh, Bunnahabainn, Glengoyne, Bruichladdie, Jura, Talisker, Caol Isla, Tobermory, Highalnd Park, Glen Ord, Tomatin, Clynelish, and many more that I can’t recall, also the Lakes, St George’s and Cotswold in England and Penderyn in Wales. It’s a cracking hobby but despite my passion for whisky I am ever wary of turning into the same type of ‘snob’ as I see on wine and audio sites! Some reviews I read are pure nonsense so well done for keeping it real as the kids say! It is s simple process at the end of the day . I tend to agree with Ian Rankin in that it is about the occasion and the ceremony along with the memories it creates that are often the most important thing. Once a whisky has aged and been bottled we are ultimately be paying for exclusivity and marketing in the long run (and the tax of course!!)

@Andre-nt4dn Жыл бұрын

Perfect list !

@sner200 Жыл бұрын

thank Phil! that this is really philling my cabinet! :X lots of love from Romania

@FirstPhilWhisky Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Means a lot

@MaltDaddy 2 жыл бұрын

I think the Tobermory 12 should be in the ex-bourbon list, amazing quality for the price. Since you are a fan of Ledaig and Bunnahabhain, the Tobermory 12 is also from the same master blender and master distiller!

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@icemancometh74 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Lovely stuff!

@harryborger6550 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil, for your insights. Indeed I'd like to add two or the suggestions to the list, you might have missed: Port Charlotte 10; around 50€; peaty Whisky at 50% Royal Brackla 12 y.o. with Oloroso Sherry Finish; around 50€, Sherry Whisky at 46% Clynelish 14; around 40€; Bourbon Cask at 46% Also I think, that the Aberlour a'bunadh should be on the list, not only mentioned. But to be honest, a Top 10 list of alle the Whiskys out there is a hard thing to do.

@jameskennedy4222 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. Gonna try some of these out when I have some cash to splash haha.

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

@WhiskyRiffs 2 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video, Phil. I like that some of your choices overlap with my recent Scotch for beginners video, but I wasn’t aware of The Glenlivet 12 Licensed Dram expression or the Illicit Still one. I can’t get the former here in SF, but the latter is available for $40 USD. I’m always learning about new whiskies from you. Keep up the great work. Cheers!

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Yeah I think each year they are releasing a new version. Hopefully they keep doing it. Thanks so much!

@videosforu739 Жыл бұрын

Man u doing great job!!!

@oliverbauer7774 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this list!

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Oliver!

@federicus1517 2 жыл бұрын

For Peaty Whiskies you might have added the Laphroaig Quarter Cask which is recently priced and really accessible in Europe at least at around 50€ which I find to be pretty amazing

@utoobia 2 жыл бұрын

Well done! Out of those Arrans, I’ve only had the 10. Which would you choose, irrespective of cost, between the 10, the Sherry Cask and the Quarter Cask? Thanks

@paulshortis9012 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil. Tripped over this just after lunch and now I have 3 of your recommended whiskies heading to the Wairarapa! Haven't tried Arran but have been meaning to so the 10 yo and quarter cask are on the way. Also a great fan of Glenallachie and Billy Walker and need to replace my 12 yo which seemed to evaporate! As always, a great watch, keep up the easy viewing style and informative content!

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul! Appreciate that. Grateful to have ya watching

@sigmundsue4261 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm also in NZ and its getting hard to find certain bottlings. Keep up the awesome work.

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Sigmund! Yeah I’ve given up trying to find Springbank in NZ now

@chrisbergin390 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video phil. I need to check most of these out, i have the deanston next in my to buy list. I only buy a bottle every 4 or 5 months now due to cost so i want to choose wisely

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! Yeah that’s part of why I made this video, everyone seems to be buying less, so are making sure they only buy quality

@utoobia 2 жыл бұрын

I found the Deanston 12 to be pretty special stuff. Only $59 for me in the US. It’s really a $100+ whisky. Excellent.

@danmaja6275 2 жыл бұрын

I'll have to search through your videos to see if you have tried Aberlour 12 yr double oak. You mentioned the A'bunadh, but I found this bottle on sale here in Canada for $67 and thoroughly enjoyed it.

@TheSveerik 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the new list!

@Nicolas_Allende 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Phil. Prices vary a lot in South America though. For example, Arran is a bit hard to find, and it's roughly a bit less expensive than a Blue Label, which is rather easy to find.

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Ah interesting! Cheers Nicolás!

@hakannorlings2439 2 жыл бұрын

Think you missed Kilchoman Sanaig or Kilchoman what ever (46%) that has a complex taste because it's a peaty whisky from Islay that's been matured in Sherry casks and is non chill filtered. That one is also really good with a round taste (Sherry casks), not that punchy that an Ardbeg is and it's really good value for the money (45 £). 💯👍👏🙏

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

The Sanaig is great! Great suggestion

@jameskennedy4222 2 жыл бұрын

I bought that recently and it’s probably one of my all time favourites

@carstens8339 Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, I tried it a few weeks ago with my brother and it's amazing! My favourite so far- I prefer him even over Ardbeg Uigeadal and Glenfarclas 25 and will definately grab a bottle of it soon

@gregcooper2719 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, first time I’ve seen the Ileach represented in something like this, bought a bottle a few years back and it’s really impressive! Auchentoshan Three Wood, Tullibardine 228 and Tullibardine 500 are also whisky I’d recommend checking out. I’m intrigued by those Arrans, in particular the sherry cask…

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg! Great suggestions! Yep - I am a bit of a fanboy with Arran 😅

@Jake-us1nw 2 жыл бұрын

Recently tried duncan taylor black bull peated edition, a fairly cheap whisky which is bottled at 50%, its slight smoky flavor adds savouriness and is a good introduction to peated whisky imo.

@Rohit_M 2 жыл бұрын

A very good list of affordable scotches and all of those are beauties Phil. Some Edradour and Kilchoman offerings may also good candidates for the categories you laid out.

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Definitely!

@Dan-hn1lx 2 жыл бұрын

Deanston 12 is available in Aus for 90 aud but I wait till its on special and its usually around 80 also Glen Scotia Double Cask its been on special lately for around 75-90 aud. I purchased the Arran Barrell Reserve for 75, I agree with the peated drops you mentioned and Arran Cask Strength sherry and Tamdhu Batch Strength on special I found one for 110 Aud .Great informative vid as usual mate.

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Cheers Dan

@MichaelMurphyCFHH 2 жыл бұрын

Living in Germany, I couldn’t find anything off with what you have on the list. All great value. I think you could also add spice tree or orchard house from Compass Box to the list they tend to be well priced in all markets. I also find that the classic laddie and Kilkerran 12 although a bit more in price to be great value whiskies. My older at a good price would be An Cnoc 18 for 80€

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

AnCnoc 18 is a great choice!

@amradzinovic4086 2 жыл бұрын

And they are all cheaper than in his country. 😉

@MichaelMurphyCFHH 2 жыл бұрын

@@amradzinovic4086 I didn’t find something to disagree with from Phil’s list. Definitely have found all of those great whiskies!

@amradzinovic4086 2 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelMurphyCFHH Mate,I read it too fast,and got it wrong.My mistake.

@maxeverest88 11 ай бұрын

15:18 You Beauty! 🥃 Cheers Phil 🎉

@lowlandsalmon8969 2 жыл бұрын

For ex-sherry cask you could try/add the Tullibardine 500, but I don't know how available it is in NZ 😉 It's only around €40 in Europe and really tasty!

@davidchorbadzhiev8440 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Time to rePhil the whisky cabinet.

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Great to have you watching David!

@bognes5103 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual Phil. I'd add Laphroaig QC to the smokies. Die hard fan of Talisker 10 but can easily share a dram of Laphroaig there... Slainte from Bonny Scotland

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Great additions. Thanks mate!

@weichen7261 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Phil! Couple of years ago Spring 10 would definitely be on the list. Would be interesting to see how many of those on your list disappear in a couple of years time.

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Spring 10 would definitely be on this list a few years ago. Haven’t seen one in NZ in a while now though. Yeah true

@edgewalker7459 Жыл бұрын

Spring 10 is hard to get even as a local ,, Arran is my favourite range , they are all good bunna cask strength 12 new release is amazing

@davidowen2834 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Phil, as always a good presented video 👍. Yes there are still good value whiskies out there that are presented as natural and at a higher ABV, but they are getting less. Benromach 10, Ardbeg 10 and PC 10 are still good ,available and at a decent price single malts. Slàinte Phil.

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! Agree, three great options. Slàinte!

@Thomas_Ekstrom Жыл бұрын

That was a great selction 👌

@nzmarco 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Phil. I would add Glengoyne 12 and Glenfarclas 15 to the sherries. Very good value for money here in NZ. I’m keen to try Glenturret 12 but the usual outlets don’t even list it. Any idea if this is available in NZ. Thanks

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

I managed to get a Glenturret from Whisky galore last year. Hopefully they restock it again soon. Agree, both of those are great sherry options too.

@NZDave 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, and some great options. Although as Tamdhu's self appointed Kiwi defender that is readily available for $150 and offers a lot for that price point. Although I've never had a Glen Scotia 15 so will need to add that to my list. Totally agree on the Quarter Cask too that is an insanely good whisky for the price point. I'd have been tempted to throw in the Arran Port cask too but I guess that would have been a lot of Arran.

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! I do love a Tamdhu (I’m a huge fan of the batch strength). The 15 is an amazing dram, and if you have the money I think it’s worth while. Somehow though, I got the Glen Scotia 15 a lot cheaper and it’s definitely an excellent dram. Cheers!

@kefinsequeira Жыл бұрын

I was very surprised not to see the Port Charlotte 10 year on this list. I'm unsure how it's priced outside the UK but here its cheaper than quite a few of these other bottles.

@laurentsteck6086 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. For me you could add the Craigellachie 13. I agree that the arran quarter cask is a really great cask strength whisky. Cheers

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Laurent, Craigelleachie is a great choice too!

@gareth630 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry Phil, I forgot to say great show and you're right there are some great drams at the right price. In the first 3 collections in the UK non are over £45.00 except the Glen Scotia 15 ( which I love ) £64.00 uk. Benromarch 10 43% at £36.00 not bad. Oh yer what have I told you about giving it large for Ledaig 10 yr. Nice one Phil Test match heading for a draw ;-)

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gareth! Benromach is awesome. I have the peat smoke sherry cask, which was great value too, but I’m not sure if it’s core range yet, otherwise I would if put it on this list.

@drewyoung7307 Жыл бұрын

hi drew from scotland have you not tried as we get it at 120%-60% by volume good luck if you can it nz.

@ramanb 8 ай бұрын

I rate the Tamnavulin Sherry Cask edition! I bought it as an alternative to smashing through my Dalmore Cigar Malt and it’s pretty close, but no cigar (pun intended). At around $75 AUD it’s far cheaper than the $240 AUD you’ll pay for the Dalmore. Worth a shot of you like sherries drams.

@bhubb198 2 жыл бұрын

Craigellachie 13 is a good one for this list. I can find it for $45 USD in my area of southern US.

@exoroxx 2 жыл бұрын

Peaty: Ledaig 10, Talisker 10, Ardbeg 10, Caol Ila 12, Oban 14 - I was especially impressed from Ledaig 10 and Oban 14. And Talisker 10 is my all time favourite: Reasonably priced and a unique character ('chili catch'). Laphroaig is even a bit cheaper and really powerful ('Love it or hate it'), but even as a fan not as good as the others. Better try Laphroaig Quarter Cask... Without smoke I would put Glendronach 12, Aberlour 12 Non-Chill-Filtered and Glenfarclas 15 on this list. I was always a fan of the Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban, but I still don't know how good the 14y is in relation to the old 12y. Due to high standings I've recently bought a (still closed) bottle of Arran 10 and I guess it fits great in this list. Another great experience is the Ardmore Portwood Finish 12. Great stuff. It's for around 42 € now.

@The.Epicurean Жыл бұрын

Phil knows his stuff. Every one of those is in The Cabinet and replaced often. Well, apart from the Glenlivet. I may have to rectify that!

@FirstPhilWhisky Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gav! Sounds like you have a great collection!

@josesoza5836 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know about other people but for me I can only afford Arran, I am happy to buy buffalo trace for less money and enjoyed it….you are right your selection is great….

@davidelourenco2537 2 жыл бұрын

Glenfarclas 105, glenscotia double oak, Dalwhinie 15, laphroaeg quarter cask, glengarioch 12.. These are some that I would have always and are not expensive. Cheers!

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Davide! Laphroaig Quarter Cask is a great suggestion!

@dribsanddrams 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen a Springbank in the wild in years. I haven't had that Arran 10 yet, but I have the previous presentation. I've heard that the's changed a bit since the old bottle design. Do you feel that way? I just got that Deanston 12 last week. Good price for sure, though I haven't opened it yet. Oh, it was on allocation here in Quebec, so I guess I was lucky to get it... You are bang-on about that Ledaig. I hope they don't start pricing it accordingly. That Arran Sherry Cask is what got me over my sherry aversion. I did an episode on it, and IIRC, I gave it high marks.

@njj27 4 ай бұрын

I started my journey with the Roe&Co Irish blend. For less than €30 its honestly very good!

@BrianCaballes 2 жыл бұрын

Bunna 12 here in Australia is $115.00 (AUD) and it is my fave non-peated Sherry Islay...it's heart breaking!

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

😬 wow crazy how much more it is than it is here in NZ!

@Dan-hn1lx 2 жыл бұрын

Got it for 90 aud on special at dans.....I just wait for price drop so I don't feel ripped off.

@xXChronoTriggerXx13 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with all your choices but wish you included a blended malt section. I've really enjoyed every bottle I have gotten from Compass Box, but the Orchard House is such a good reliable cheaper scotch even though it is blended. I find myself usually starting my scotch nights out with a small dram of it to get my pallet woken up for the more expensive scotch to follow.

@HannesHanath 2 жыл бұрын

And the Spice Tree is just pure beauty.

@xXChronoTriggerXx13 2 жыл бұрын

@@HannesHanath Yea I agree, it is a touch more expensive but forsure worth it. My favourite Compass Box I've owned thus far though, is the No Name #3

@juliusgreen6793 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Ledaig, such an underrated whisky. Great list. If you haven’t already could you please do a video on your whisky collection 😎

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, I need to do another one of those. My collection has grown a lot!

@juliusgreen6793 2 жыл бұрын

@@FirstPhilWhisky can’t wait to see it

@glgsolutions Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying Manly Spirits - Coastal Stone Single Malt Port Cask Whisky. Finding it very addictive. Only complaint and this goes for most Aussie whisky is the price....especially along are only 500ml.

@darkoanton5 2 жыл бұрын

I like the Kilkerran 12 (generally availble) and Hazelburn 10 (now a unicorn in my market).

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Kilkerran 12 too!

@joshimitsu96 Жыл бұрын

Ever thought of doing a portpipe/portwood finish review? Port finish whisky is most excellent. Subbed.

@linkinruss Жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Affordable range is so interesting as todays living crisis doesn’t blow out the bank if you go wrong in your selection

@MitchBollig Жыл бұрын

My value whiskies in Colorado, USA would include Tomatin 18 for older and sherry - it's what I went to when Macallan went stupid; for smoky and cask strength Laphroaig 10 Yr CS is still a bargain, balanced bourbon and sherry is Balvenie Doublewood.

@ADSCP 2 жыл бұрын

I would add Glenfarclas 12 and Glendronach 12 to the sherry category.

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

True! Both should be around the sam price as the Tamdhu 12 too, so gives options

@SaxOps1 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Phil, I'm going to Scotland in August/September and I'm planning on visiting as many distilleries as possible - any tips? I've already locked in most of the Islay distilleries! Unfortunately I won't be around the Speyside region tho, but should be in the rest of the regions.

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

How much time do you have? Isle of Skye is a great beautiful destination, but also has Talisker and Raasay (short boat trip). Otherwise Campbelltown and some of the Islands near there like Arran. On your way to Islay, you could visit Oban and potentially Tobermory on Isle of Mull. If you are in Glasgow, visiting Deanston would be a good afternoon trip.

@SaxOps1 2 жыл бұрын

@@FirstPhilWhisky Thanks! Oban is definitely also on my list, but most of the others don't seem too close to where I'll be going. I'll be in Skye, so I'll try make it to Talisker. I'm going on a Rabbies tour, so I'll be a bit limited for places that aren't near where I'll be staying/visiting.

@bourbon-rondezvous 2 жыл бұрын

As a Bourbon drinker, at least I can pronounce most of these on this list! LOL ! Thanks for the video...

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Great to have Bourbon drinkers watching! Cheers!

@williambyington4864 2 жыл бұрын

At this time the Scarabus cask strength isn't available, to my knowledge, in the US. I am a fan of this whiskey and did contact Scarabus about their 10-year-old and the cask strength and they responded that they were trying to get those to the US market. If they were successful I haven't seen it yet.

@tider002 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, our pallets must be close as I totally agree with your first two groupings and all are regulars on my bar. Just about to dabble into smoky types and Ledaig 10 and Kilchoman Sanaig will likely be my first two. If there is a lighter smoky/peaty suggestion that won't shock my palate, I'm all ears. I do have a best affordable to add: here in Florida, Glenmorangie 12 Lasanta is $50 and $20 cheaper than Tamdhu 12 and better, in my opinion. Just bought another Lasanta. Cheers!!

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Ledaig 10 and Kilchoman Sanaig are great value for money. Caol Ila is known as a lighter peaty whisky if you think it might take some time getting used to smoky whisky. Oh wow, yeah Lasanta is a much better option if it's priced that much cheaper! Thanks David!

@Dan-hn1lx 2 жыл бұрын

Caol Ila is really nice and has a sweeter smoke compared too other Islay's but to be honest its still fairly "peaty". Maybe Johnnie Green Label would be a good into into smoky style whiskies. It has two peated malts and two unpeated malts.

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

True. Highland Park 12 is the other one which is super light in peat - but I think I have so much peat I can hardly pick it up

@leisuretime5132 Жыл бұрын

I agree with Highland Park 12 for a peaty starter and also Oban 14 and Clynelish 14. Both are found in the Johnnie Walker blends. Delicious imho.

@georgeobrien9748 Жыл бұрын

I like Ledaig. I would recommend the Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish.

@christoffersgaard564 Жыл бұрын

Your cabinet. The light? Is it something you put in yourself or was it bought that way?

@marcuseneli Жыл бұрын

In the US the Ardbeg 10 is going for $58 while the Ardbeg 5 is going for $54. For only $4 more I consider the 10 to be a better deal than the 5. What do you think?

@riteinfo2422 Жыл бұрын

Arran 10, Glencadam, DEANSTON, Glenscotia , Glenlivet licensed dam, Bunnahabhain 12, Tamdhu 12, Glen Allachie, Ledaig, Talisker, Ardbeg, Glenfarclas, Aultmore, The Ileach, Scarabus

@HolyMoley2u 2 жыл бұрын

USA prices today average 30% higher then you have listed. That's not including taxes. Your picks are spot on for quality but it's about value verses quality here in the states. Because of the drop in dollar value with inflation, I have cut back on buying scotch whiskey. The retailers have increased their prices to make up for lost profits with inflation and it's driving the consumer away from the market. Case in point, Aberlour has watered down their 16 year scotch from 43% to 40% here in the US market. It's gone up 100% over the Aberlour 12 year scotch without any improvement in taste. Aberlour 12 yr at $50 and 16 yr at $120 from the state liquor stores. It's just not worth buying the 16 yr Aberlour anymore. The distillers need to stop selling or limit sales to retailers that are price gouging. Do the distillers realize how much the retailers are hurting them by the over priced whisky? Auction houses will feel the pain also.

@deccyboi4218 2 жыл бұрын

great video

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@chopsandarchie7015 Жыл бұрын

I am a fan of Dalwhinnie 15; I love the honey and heather.

@Canadastrong1 5 ай бұрын

Nice list of whiskeys

@charliej6303 Жыл бұрын

lil bit of knowledge from visiting the distillery in Tobermory, the ledaig is pronounced laid-chick. Still trying to get my head around how the letters pair up to the sounds....

@arunduvvuri7312 2 жыл бұрын

another best value for money whisky you should have added is . Mac Tulla Mara. Its soo cheap and phenomenal for what it offers at that price. Its a must try

@osirisgolad 2 жыл бұрын

I think Loch Lomond have been great value recently as well, and such variety.

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

I need to get a bottle of that. Great suggestion

@crouisk 2 жыл бұрын

Mate great suggestions. I Live in central belt scotland working class fella. Been drinking.whisky.since early 80s and these malts are spot on best value. One folks.should try is Aultmore 12 if ts available. Same value as what you've been talking about

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Aultmore 12 is a great option. It’s a great exbourbon spirit forward malt, a lot like the Glencadam 10. Thanks Scott!

@gareth630 2 жыл бұрын

In Fairness Phil I have give or take 3 or 4 bottles all those selections. Going on price eg under £50-0 UK I add Tobermory 12 and Glen Gerioch 12 at 48%. Isn't the Glenlivet 12 illicit still limited editions, so not as much to go round ( good dram mind ) Just ordered yesterday Kilkerran 12 yr £43-00 thats great value.

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Glen Garioch 12 and the Kilkerran 12! Perfect for this list if you can get them. Although, they are getting harder to find here in NZ. Cheers Gareth

@BrianCaballes 2 жыл бұрын

I just wish that there is no excise tax here in Australia. GST is understandable but anything on top..neh. Great video BTW Phil! Cheers!

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it’s so expensive there! Cheers Brian

@ArmandvanNormann Жыл бұрын

Can I assume that all prices in Australia are a fair bit higher than in NZ? Hard to figure out what a good price is in AUD 😕

@jaime_hi-meh_not_jay-mee7095 2 жыл бұрын

Whisky is an expensive hobby, so I mostly buy bottles that are on sale. Having said that, my top affordable whiskies at regular price (including taxes) here in the Philippines are Maker's Mark NZD26, Tomatin 14 NZD65, any NAS Teeling NZD35-60, Arran 12 CS (discont'd) NZD93. These are some of the ones I bought at discounted prices that were well worth it: Royal Brackla 12 (new) and Craigellachie 13 NZD56, Speyburn 15 NZD75, Arran 14 (discont'd) and Lagavulin 16 NZD85.

@FirstPhilWhisky 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you can still get some great bottles in the Philippines!