No1 for me ... Talisker 10 year old ... the maritime, sea spray and elemental smoke of that Whisky coupled with it's sweet chilli bite - makes it utterly unique every time I drink it. There is simply no other Whisky quite like Tally 10. It is for me a salt water soaked leather boot to the palate and a finish like a torn sail snapping in the wind. I utterly concur with R.L Stevenson .... it's just a grand thing! HOLD FAST!

Must have affordable staples in the cabinet: 1. Bunna 12 2. Glendronach 12 3. Laphroaig QC 4. Deanston 12 5. Glenfarclas 105

Damn that description of the Kilkerran bottle was stellar Roy! Beautiful! I wanted to bolt to the liquid store!

Top 5 cheap go to whiskies 1. Old Pulteney 12 ($38) 2. Laphroaig 10 ($35) 3. Wyoming Whiskey ($35) 4. Slaine Triple Cask Irish ($25) 5. Wild Turkey 101 ($20) Honorable Mention: Glenfarclas 12 ($45). Thanks for the video! My thoughts on your list: I need to try that Clynlish 14 still. I prefer the ardbeg and Laphroaig 10 to the lag 8. The Deanston 12 was tasty, but never really spoke to my soul (I think heavy barley sugar notes are not really my cup of tea). I also really like the Lag 16, but I prefer wild and charismatic whiskies to balanced ones. I also thing the Lag 16 is a little pricey at $85 here.

Superb video quality and excellent recommendations Roy, Thank you. Any chance we can have another video like this with your updated top 5's ?? Would be interesting to see what you will recommend in 2022 with soo many good options out there. :)

When I tasted that Bunnahabain 12 with that same label coloration as yours, I had to get a case of this.... There is really no other flavor profile that I have found that is this unique, yet truly enjoyable. Different yet great..

Hi Roy, I totally agree with you on the Clynelish 14 as a go to. The few times I ran into a Diageo rep at a whisky show/festival I told them that Clynelish 14 is their best whisky product in their portfolio, and that maybe they should consider offer more whisky in such a presentation (46%). Too bad, their main consumer group is the mainstream whisky buyer and not the malthead. My top 5 is random order: - Inchmurrin 12 - Clynelish 14 - Royal Lochnagar 12 - Bunnahabhain 12 - Glen Garioch 12

I love how you argue why these are your top five. Another great video, Roy! Here are my five: Bunna 12 Ardbeg 10 Springbank CS 12 (any batch) OP17 Glendronach 18 The last two are expensive but I have stocked up, so they had to be included.

When my son was born, i enjoyed a little dram of lagavulin 16 - ever since that Day, it has been my favorit whisky. Not the best whisky I have ever tastet but still my favorit. So good to have you back from summervacation Roy

Great video as always! I have a no-repurchase rule that helps me try more stuff, but if I had to pick 5 basics I'd love to keep around... -Bunnahabhain 12 -Bruichladdich Classic Laddie -Arran 14 -Benromach 10 -Springbank 10 Those have all served me extremely well in the past.

I recently got the Lagavulin 16yo, as a gift. I had not tried it before. The bottle disappeared, and had to run out and get another. I always have Redbreast 12yo, Macallan 12yo, Highland Park 12yo, Johnny Walker Green and Black and Jameson. Cheers Roy!

The whisky that has had a similar impact on me is the Dalwhinnie 15 year old. I'm fairly new on my "whisky journey" took me from something I'd drink from time to time because holding a whisky always looks good that was until I had this and it Changed my entire perception of whisky. But it was bought at random as I was in the whisky library in Tokyo and i got this because my wife liked the name of it and it was a transformative moment for me and really opened my eyes. I now find myself keen to try as much as I can and really broaden my horizons and videos like yours are really allowing me to do that.

great video :) of all the whiskytube reviewers, i come back to your videos time and again :p (perhaps i'm biased, being scottish too :p i revisit ralfy's videos just as often). sharing your informed and experienced voice to help guide those of us with more limited budgets is greatly appreciated :) on a side note - i was intrigued at the prospect of a futurama-themed whisky, due to one of the "chapter names" in the timeline being "calculon 12 year old" :p seems that there was an "auto-transcribe" failure to interpret "kilkerran 12 year old" correctly >_< keep up the good work :)

Nice vid, Roy. I can't fault any of your choices. Here's my top five go-to list: 1. Ardbeg 10. This was my intro to Islay whisky and brings back so many good memories that I have to keep a bottle around. 2. Oban 14. I catch a different nuance every time I try it. Just a beautiful chameleon of a whisky. 3. Aberlour A'Bunadh. What's not to love about a cask strength sherry bomb? 4. Glendronach 18 Allardice. My first celebration whisky that stretched the wallet a bit at the time. More good memories. 5. The Peat Monster. A blend, true, but it's got wonderful peat with subtle, sweet undertones. It just tastes great to me.

An admirable list to be sure. The top two on my personal list of available and reasonably priced would be easy. Hadn't really thought of a top 5 but here goes. 5. Assuming I can always source it, Compass Box Peat Monster, 4. Clynelish 14, 3. Powers John Lane, 2. Lagavulin 16, 1. Talisker 18

Lagavulin, absolutely but I would Go with the 16, using your criteria I’d have to go with Laga 16/Laphroaig 10 CS/Balvenie 15/Glenfarclas 25/Highland Park 18... at least without getting too expensive... always enjoy your videos! Cheers. ~Mike

I had the 8y0 CS KilKerran at a tasting a few months ago -- was by far the favorite of everyone there. Uniquely delicious. Lag 8yo far cheaper than the 16yo standard where I'm at and I'd say I like it more. One of my favs up there with Ardbeg 10yo. The Old Pultney 17yo is excellent. My top 5: 1. Ardbeg 10/and or Uigeadail 2. Talisker 10/and or DE 3. Abelour A'Bunadh 4. Lagavulin 8yo 5. Johnnie Walker Green

Top 5 1 Lagavulin 16 2 Highland Park 12 3 Talisker 10 4 Ardbeg 10 5 Cragganmore 12 Not always in that order - depends on the mood!

As an American, my list might be a bit different, all relatively easy to obtain in the US: Lagavulin 14 (for bourbon and scotch drinkers) Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch Laphroaig Lore Nikka from the Barrel (need to represent Japan) Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond (knocked Old Ezra 7 off the list)

Great picks, Roy. They're all in my cabinet within easy reaching distance - as are the Ardbeg 10 and the Caol Ila 12 (for peat) and the Glengoyne and Glenfarclas 15s (for Sherry). Reading through the comments here, I can see just how spoiled we are for choice these days. There are just so many damn good drams available for an everyday "go to" drop! Makes the journey of our whisky experience just as important (and just as much fun) as the destination. Here's to variety and the richness of a thousand palates and tastes! Cheers.

I really enjoyed this video and find it very helpful. I am just starting my whisky collection and my first bottle is lagavoulin 16, I love it so much! I am looking forward to adding the other bottles you've mentioned!

Lagavulin 16 was the whisky that made me interested in Scotch world, Lagavulin 8 is my all favorite whisky over 100 Scotch I’ve had. Love it’s fruity peaty notes.

Oh my, I have all of those whiskies. I've always thought I have a very similar taste to you Roy, this pretty much confirmed it.

For me it's the Cardhu 12. It was the first single malt I tried and it has a place in my heart and my cabinet. It's also my go-to whisky for friends who say they don't like whisky. They always like it.

Very interesting video (as always). Here's my 5 go to whiskies: 1. Method and Madness Pot Still 2. Compass Box Spice Tree 3. Linkwood 12 4. Deanston 12 5. Benromach 12 Close to these: Redbreast 12, Glenlivet 18, Hakushu DR, Clynelish 14

Fantastic to watch as always Roy. Very good list. Right then. 1 Old Pulteney 12 2 Ardbeg 10 3 Glendronach 12 4 Bunnahabhain 12 5 Kilkerran 12 In no particular order, they seem to be in the cupboard all the time. All £40 or less. Great value for money drams.

What a wonderful, thoughtful and reasonable Top 5 List you have. Makes one wonder why they would feel the need to spend more when those fine whiskies are so affordable and available. A very notable mention you made of Ledaig 10 year old too! Would love to hear your "Top 5 " thoughts on blended scotch whiskies and bourbons as well.

I was able to find Clynelish 14 in Portland, ME USA. It was 44$ and it was so damn good! Thank you for the recommendation!

Lagavulin 16...MY FAVORITE, also. When someone I know first takes a whiff (particularly someone new to Scotch) the smokiness can be overpowering(although I LOVE the nose)....once they've tasted it everyone has been mightily impressed. If you like this I highly recommend the GOT House Lannister Lagavulin 9....another AMAZING dram.

I'm enjoying these videos. Straight forward and well presented: no people skylarking or showing off for effect. Well done.

Yep, I'd happily have any of those in my cabinet! Only one I've not tried is the Deanston but it's on 'the list' ;) My top five readily available and affordable I like to have on hand are: Ledaig 10, Ardbeg 10, Benromach 10, Springbank 10, Arran 14.

Lagavulin 16 - £10-15 more now as now £60-65 Oct 2021. To be honest I’m just trying what we’re recommendations several years ago - Deanston 12, Clynelish, Lagavulin 16! A whisky journey enhanced by WhiskyTube highlighting so many great whiskies.

Nice list! Sipping a Benromach 10 while watching. One of those which I always have available. Do you find that the Lagavulin 16 has been stable in quality over the last 10 years? I know it since 4 years and I started with an 0.2L bottle which impressed me a bit more than all the 0.7 bottles a had later. Still awsome but the small bottle was better. More intense peat aroma, which was still present in the morning...

I love that you included two Lagavulins, the 8 and 16. What amazes me about Lagavulin is the balance. Most peated whiskys are too strong, hitting you over the head with smoke. Lagavulins are strong, but balanced. Nice list.

Great stuff, Roy. Given that I’m fairly new to the world of whisky, I haven’t tried many of these yet. I’ll make sure to do something about that soon though. Cheers!

Those are all great choices Roy! I was a bit surprised at not even an honorable mention for the Glendronach 12, with your list though I guess it is not surprising on second thought because the closest you get to sherried whisky is Lagavulin 16. Well, each to their own. Since everyone else is doing a top 5 list of absolute must haves, here goes (in no order because I must have them all)... 1. Glendronach 12 - 2. Clynelish 14 - 3. Lagavulin 16 - 4. JW Green Label (first love nostalgia going on here) - 5. Ledaig 10. I look forward to your next video, Cheers! 🥃

Roy, I really enjoy your review content. The bit you do next to the recycling container is brilliant. I wish you had more like that! The live events are tough to watch due to the duration. More recorded bits!

Lagavulin 16 is something that will always be in my collection. It was the first bottle ever that I replaced before the open one was empty. The others I would always like to have are Glenfarclas 105 (very tasty and if watered down a bit explodes with flavour), Clynelish 14, Deanston 12 (thanks for the recommendation Roy) and something from Talisker (*Storm or 10). Sláinte Roy!

Man I am so with you here! 1) Lagavulin 12 2) Springbank 12 3) Clynelish 14 4) Kilkerran 12 5) Bunnahabhain 12 Haven’t had a chance to try the Deanston 12 yet. But I know what I’m buying tonight.

1. Ardbeg 10 2. Lagavulin 16 3. Clynelish 14 4. Arran 14 5. Glendronach 12 +1 Kilkerran 12

I like how most distilleries on anniversaries release some 200 dollar older whiskey but lagavulin always goes younger and affordable but still just as delicious.

I've been watching all the end of 2018 reviews. Started with Ralfy, then Mark's whisky ramblings, liquor hound and now yours. All good, although I have not yet had a chance to check out whisky Wednesday or Horst Luening. All great quality reviews. Keep um coming in 2019! Merry Christmas and happy new year!

Great video to go back to and calibrate the common malt experience Roy... can’t argue with any of your choices for top five and honorable mentions. Thanks

I started my whisky journey with Highland Park 12 VH knowing I really wanted to try Lagavulin 16, I have a bottle waiting for the anniversary to open it. Really looking forward to the Lagavulin. Interested to try some Japanese whiskys as well, the Japanese Harmony is on the list.

Great review Roy. I love your enthusiasm. Keep up the good work. My top 5 for the not so expensive whiskies at the moment: spring bank 10, ardbeg 10, lagavulin 16, laphroaig quarter Cask and glenmorangie quinta ruban. Cheers mate.

Your go to 5 is a perfect balance of great Scotch whiskies. My favorite is the Clynelish 14, but sometimes I lean toward the Isle of Arran 14. My go to is: Cardhu 12, Macallan 12, Old Pultney 12, Bunnahabain 12, and finally Glen Garioch 12. The search for new whiskies to try is an adventure that can bring a life time of happiness. Slainte to a life well lived full of great drams!

My five 1. Oban 14 (like your lagavulin 16, it brings me back to what I started with). 2. Clynelish 14 3. Compass box spice tree 4. Highland park 12 5. Macallan (whatever current edition is avail, now the #4). Amazing.

Lagavulin 16 was my first serious scotch and will always be No. 1.

Nice review Roy. 1. Glenfarclas 15 2. Bunna 12 3. Ardbeg 10 4. Mortlach 15 (G&M) 5. Macallan 12 (sherry)

Love your videos, such credible whisky advice...and a fantastic soundtrack, quality all round!

Great video Roy! That Lagavulin 8 makes we want to get the 16. I loved it! Deanston 12 and Clynelish are on my list. Slainte!

I was 100% on board (especially the Clynelish 14) as it definitely deserves more love. I was surprised though when you picked the Laga 8 over the Distillers Edition. Hmm, I can understand if you want that nice breakfast dram with the toast and ham vs. the sherry.... I just love my sherry though. Great video my friend - cheers, and hope to open the Laphroaig soon.

Heard ya humming ;) 5. Springbank 10 4. Clynelish 14 3. Lagavulin 16 2. Balvenie 12 SB 1. Glenfarclas 15 I really struggled omitting Ledaig 10, and Amrut Fusion.

I always keep tomatin 14yr Portwood, Glenmorangie Lasanta, Lagavulin 16 and glenfiddich 14yr bourbon barrel reserve on hand. Gives a great change of very affordable whiskies to match any scotch-mood.

Couldn't agree more on the Clynlish 14 and Lagavulin 16!

Hey Roy, I have just bought a trio of Deanston whiskies, those being: Virgin Oak (which I've already had, and LOVED), Deanston 12 and Deanston 10 Bordeaux Cask (which was on offer at an impossible to resist price at 32 EUR). Knowing how you love Deanston, and how much the entry range Virgin Oak impressed me, I look forward to trying the other two.

Roy, this was another great high quality video as usual ! While it is really hard to pick just 5 for this list, based on value, here are my top 5. Not surprisingly for me personally, it is an all Islay list: 1. Ardbeg Uigeadail, 2. Lagavulin 16 , 3. Ardbeg 10, 4. Laphroaig 10, 5. Bunnahabhain 12 . I know what you mean about a special whisky and a personal connection to it like you mentioned with the Lagavulin 16. For me, it is the Laphroaig 10 and it will always have a special meaning for me. About 30 years ago, I tried Laphroaig 10 for the first time, my first Islay peated Whisky, and I have consumed many bottles of it over the years. Therefore, it will always have a preferred place on my bar. Sláinte !

I have never seen the Deanston or Clynelish in australia I will be keeping a keen eye out. I tried the Ledaig 10 after hearing you speak about it and now its one of my top 5 favourites to go to. Here's my top 5: 1. Nikka yoichi 2. Ledaig 10 3. Uigeadail 4. Lagavulin 16 5. Laphroaig 10

Thanks for a great selection and for giving us your reasoning behind all the selections. I love these videos & I can’t imagine how difficult it must’ve been for you to select just 5! Personally, my top 5 go-back-to whiskies would be: (1) Lagavulin 8 (absolutely agree 100% with everything you said about this beauty); (2) Old Pulteney 12 (I get just enough echo of the beloved 17 & 21 in the baby brother so that I keep going back to the 12); (3) Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban (I’m a sucker for Port finished whisky and, imo, glenmorangie’s done a great job with this one. Also super affordable & easy to find anywhere); (4) Redbreast 12 Cask Strength (affordable, beautiful and oh so easy to drink. Always my go-to Irish dram); (5) Angel’s Envy Port Finished Bourbon (again, I’m a sucker for Port finishing. This beautiful whiskey gives me the best of bourbon notes with an interesting kiss of port. Also cheap & available everywhere). Thanks again for all the great videos you put out! If you get a chance, I’d love to get your recommendation on whether I should try the Deanston 12 or 14yo organic as my first Deanston? After hearing you & a few others extol the virtues of Deanston, I’ve been meaning to try it asap. Both the 12 & 14 are fairly similarly priced (only about $20 difference) so I’d love to get your thoughts on which you think I should try first

Wonderful video, I have yet to find a Clynlish 14, but have been hunting for it. Mine 1-Glendronach 12, 2-Deanston 12 (You converted me) 3-Bunnahabhain 12, 4-Balvenie 12 Doublewood (Its the one that got me into Scotch from Irish). Number 5 is mood influenced. I am not a peat guy, but I appreciate the Laga 16, Springbank 10, and recently Glen Scotia 15 a lot). I too give honorable mention to the Op 17. I love this stuff. This is why I really enjoy scotch as opposed to Bourban, The diversity in flavors is truly amazing. They can all touch your soul in different ways and when shared with a friend....the best.

Thanks for sharing your top 5, I am still new in my whisky journey and have not had any of those, but now I will have to add them to my to do list.

Top 5 go-to 1. Ledaig 10 2. Kilkerran 12 3. Lagavulin 16 4. Talisker 10 5. Laphroaig Lore.

As whisky changes and changes so much (radically even, some would argue) I was glad to see you added ‘2018’ in the title. I’d say that by 2019 and definitely by 2020 that list my change. I know mine will. If I am to dismiss all those that aren’t available anymore - despite having a few spare bottles (like AnCnoc 16 or Old Pulteney 17) and consider only those bottles I always have open regardless of time of year: Bunnahabhain 12 Glenfarclas 15

I really appreciate your advices. We´ve just tried a lagavulin 16 because of you! hahaha. I'm beginner but I believe is one of the most different and marvelous flavours I ever taste. Thanks!

My first Peated Scotch was the Lagavulin 16. Love at first breath! I did not want to exhale. This is my all time favorite to which all others are judged. Thank you to the Scotch 4 Dummies for it and Thanks to the Scotch Test Dummies and you for the Lagavulin 12 year old 2017 Cask Strength recommendation. :0)

1. BUNNA 12 2. Redbreast 12 3. Springbank CS 4. Deanston 12 5. Lag 16

Of course it's a great list, although I just couldn't put both Lag on a list that short even though the 16 would be there. For me, Talisker was a gateway drug for me and I would always have it on my list. I need Highland Park - I can smell the bees, hear the malt, and taste the wind on it. Glenmo is probably not far behind. I'd have a tough time with which one is last - Balvenie Double Wood, that Clynelish, or of late AnCnoc is really hitting it out of the park.

Very well thought out list and and your reasoning was presented very articulately. I was struck by the wording that you used to describe your feelings about the number one on your list, Lagavulin 16 yo, which would also be in my top five, always on hand, list. In my mind, that wording would also apply to Laphroaig 10 yo, which is also a sort of touchstone for me since my first taste of it 30 + years ago.

2023, just bought one of my favourites, Clynelish 14,surfed some reviews and whilst doing that spotted this vid. Scary stuff, the first four are sitting on my cabinet here behind me. The fifth (Laga 16) is a firm fave also but in 2023 in Australia it’s moved from affordable to starting to hurt. If I had to name a fifth, purely based on price ( and for sentimental reasons) it would be Johnny Green, on taste Cotswolds Founders Choice or Arran, pretty much any expression.

Hi Roy. Based on your recommendation a bottle of Clynelish 14 arrived this afternoon. I'm waiting for it to warm up before I give it a try. I'll let you know how it goes : )

love your videos, you are a great orator and very knowledgeable. Only thing mate is the music you use in the background is kind of annoying and just doesnt seem to fit the content of your videos. Keep up the great videos I am learning alot from you. Cheers mate

OK so the 1 thumbs down on this video has me wondering who got lost and stumbled into this? Great video I was expecting as this was a top 5 go to to see Glennfiddich 12 somewhere even if not on the list. My top 5 at this time in no order. Aberlour A'bunadh, got to have 1 sherry bomb. Aultmore 12. Bunnahabhain 12. Clynelish 14 or Compass Box the Spice Tree, these are tied and cant make up my mind. Deanston 12. Honorable mentions: Craigellachie 13, Glengoyne 12, Old Pulteney 12. Cheers Roy

Great video Roy. I was convinced we would have the same 5 drams. But not quite and only because of 1 factor - availability here. As the market currently stands; Clynelish 14 📍 Lagavulin 16 📍 Deanston 12 📍 Lagavulin 8📍 and the Springbank 10 ❌ The Kilkerran 12 replaces the SB10 if I can walk into a shop and just pick one up, but they are a little more allocated than that at times. I would consider it readily available but wiser if I buy a replacement (if I can) at the same time.

My list: 5) Laphroaig 10 4) Ardbeg 10 3) Lagavulin 16 2) Glenfarclas 15 1) Kilkerran 12

Roy, I'd agree on some of your recommendations...1. Lagavulin 16, 3. Ledaig 10, 4. Talisker 10 , 5. Clynelish 14, ....but I'd always have 2. Aberlour 16 in there. Looking forward to the next list....Mortlach 16 F&F perhaps?

Great share, thank you! 👍 My top 5 are: 5. Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength 4. Glen Moray 12 3. Oban 14 2. Ben Nevis (Most any single Cask Indy over 15 YO) 1. Glen Scotia 10 (from disco cow days.)... Don't know how long my stash will hold out...Will probably replace with current 15 YO. Honorable Mentions: Benromach 10, Bruichladdich -Laddie 10, Ardmore (most anything) and Talisker 10.

Greetings from the Malt wasteland that is Thailand and fellow Clynelish devotee. It's not easy to find and around double the price of the UK but Laga 16 is the only one of your 'widely available' top 5 availble here. Honourable mention to Arran 10 also available if you know where to look. I may or may not be guilty of finding a few extra bottles in my suitcase on the return journeys.

Hi Roy, our taste is not so different. Here are my top 5 go to whiskies: 5. Springbank 10 4. Ardbeg 10 3. Aultmore 12 2. Glen Garioch 12 1. Lagavulin 16 Cheers Mate

Great list Roy, I wish there were more Deanston options here in Ontario. My top 5 affordable and available are. 1)Ardbeg 10. 2) Highland Park 12. 3) Lagavulin 16 4) Glendronach 12 5) Old Pulteney 12.

Heh....Lag16 was part of my journey. A detour, actually. After decades of blissful ignorance when I bascially drank only Glenfiddich 12, I stumbled across Highland Park Einar as a travel special (after having been to the Orkneys). It had a light smokey finish that I really liked. Unfortunately, none of the readily available core HP offerings provided that 'lilting hint of peat smoke' that I sought. I knew from my meetings with Laphroaig and Ardbeg that they were off my list. I then heard that peat flavoring is the first to go. It tames relatively quickly. So, I figured that an older (and much more expensive) Islay would have a more 'tamed' peat flavor. I put down the $100 US for a bottle of Lag16. It was true; it was tamed. Compared to Laphroaig and Ardbeg, at least. But, the peat flavor still had that...lapsang tsuchong creosote flavor that alienates me. Lag16 just wrapped it up with other stuff that it was muffled. Then I found Benromach. I had to buy the expensive 15 year before I got my hands on the 10, but I had come home. This was my sought after flavor profile. When I got the 10, I confirmed that it was a more robust and brash expression of the more 'cultured' 15. The Lag16 still holds a place of honor in my selection and it is offered around as 'what Nick Offerman drinks'. It will not go to waste, as I will drink it. And, it is still the elder in my cabinet. That's gotta count for something.

Thanks Roy for a great video! I love your measured and clear comments, I also love your choices and will now seek out the Clynelish on your recommendation!

always nice to hear the views of someone who has a passion for whisky.

Roy, very interesting video! I'm fairly new to scotch so still trying various expressions and have many at home that I have yet to taste. However at this point in time I favor the following. Lagavulin 16, Caol Ila 12, Deanston 12, Arran 14 and Clynelish 14 (I also have a 15 special bottling as well that I haven't tried yet). Haven't tried the Bunnahabhain 12 yet but I have it. Its nice to know that I have similar tastes to you which will help in future selections. Thanks LeRoy....

Very good Roy. It was Lagavulin 16 YO that made me a serious malt head. I have not tried Deanston 12 - yet. Here's my 5 with the caveat that I don't know exactly what you mean by 'affordable'. 5. Benromach 10 YO 4. Springbank 15 YO 3. Clynelsih 14 YO 2. Killkerran 12 YO 1. Ardbeg 10 YO Cheers.

I was waiting for you do to a video like this! Awesome!

Nicely done. I have yet to try any Kilkerran and Lag 8. My Top 5 would be. 5. Talisker 10, 4. Deanston 12, 3. Dronach 12, 2, Clynelish 14, and totally agree with Lag 16 as number 1.

Great video Roy and excellent list! Only slightly jealous of the Alexa special deliveries!

I just started drinking whisky, coming from Dutch (old) jenever and korenwijn and I recently purchased the Lagavullin 8 and I have to say : I love it!

Thank you. Our lists compare very favorably, however I must now search for Clynelish, and Kilkerran here in the US. Thanks again

Amazing video! Lagavulin 16 got me in to whisky too. You expressed so well the feeling of having it as a solid base, as "home"...

Great video Roy, these are fantastic picks for whiskies you always want to reach for.

1. Springbank 10 2. Glendronach 12 3. Aberlour 10 4. Old pulteney 12 5. Clynelish 14

It's been such a long time since I had a 'go to'. I'm always buying different bottles. I do miss having something steady in the cabinet though

Soon getting my first Deanston 12 after many recommendations. Can't wait!

My top five would be: Hazelburn 10, Kilkerran 12, Ledaig 10, Arran The Bodega Sherry Cask, Aberlour A'Bunadh. My two honorable mentions are Arran 10, Glenfarclas 15.

My top 5 Scotch, in no particular order: Highland Park 18, Kilkerran 12, Ardbeg Uigeadail, Benromach 15, Springbank 12 Cask Strength. You’re list is solid, and I love the background music!

That Lagavulin 16 was my gateway whisky. It costs the moon here in Quebec these days; I haven't picked it up in many years, but I keep meaning to check it out again for kind of the reasons you mentioned. The liquor commission here is all out of that Clynelish, but I'll check it out if it ever shows up again here. I recently picked up that Kilkerran 12 to do a review of. I should probably get on that...

Great video Roy for me Wolfburn Morven, Ardbeg Corryvekan, Caol Ila 18yr unpeated, Glengoyne 10yr, and Glen Grant 12yr.

In Ontario, Canada the Lagavulin 16 is CAD$155 while the 8 is CAD$92. By contrast, Ardbeg 10 is CAD$105 and Laphroaig 10 CAD$82 and their QC is $92.