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Whisky Wednesday
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Whisky video reviews every Wednesday!
Waterford Cuvee Koffi, 50% ABV - Whisky Wednesday
Waterford has come on a long way since those first bottles released in 2020. But it hasn't all been met with graciousness.
This is the Koffi, named after the artist of this rather stunning artwork on the bottle and box. Waterford's oldest whisky to date at six years old. Matured in a combination of ex-American and French oak, and a vatting of numerous styles of their single farm origin styles of whisky, this is a rather stunning combination of Waterford's house style, as well as some welcome cask influences of fresh summer fruits.
That Waterford house style is, for me, becoming one of the most unique styles in whisky, instantly notable as soon as it hits your nose. This earthy, unpeated, p...
This is the Koffi, named after the artist of this rather stunning artwork on the bottle and box. Waterford's oldest whisky to date at six years old. Matured in a combination of ex-American and French oak, and a vatting of numerous styles of their single farm origin styles of whisky, this is a rather stunning combination of Waterford's house style, as well as some welcome cask influences of fresh summer fruits.
That Waterford house style is, for me, becoming one of the most unique styles in whisky, instantly notable as soon as it hits your nose. This earthy, unpeated, p...
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Thompson Bros 8YO Northern Highland Blended Malt, 44.5% - Whisky Wednesday
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A combination of Clynelish and Glen Ord for below £40 a bottle? Plus, it has a vintage supermarket themed label. Sign. Me. Up. This is my first Thompson Bros bottle (don't @ me), and I couldn't be happier about it. I'm not one for marketing emails, but as soon as I saw this, I bought it! The Thompson Brothers are the owners of the Dornoch Distillery, and having released some young stock, their ...
SPEY Trilogia, 46% - Whisky Wednesday
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I'm ashamed to say that I haven't tried much from the SPEY distillery. Between chasing bourbon unicorns to open, strange Scotch bottles, indies, and all that stuff, this passed me by. But thankfully, not anymore! A combination of three of their own single malts, married together in a finish of first fill Tawny port, with that little bit of peat smoke ruminating throughout it. This is quite a bo...
Longrow 7YO 2024 Pinot Noir Finish, 57.1% - Whisky Wednesday
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I WON A BOTTLE OF LONGROW! Well, I entered a ballot and won the opportunity to buy it...and here it is! The 2024 release of Longrow Red has been matured for four years in ex-bourbon casks, then transferred into single estate French Pinot Noir casks for three years. Bottled at 57.1%, natural colour and non chill filtered, this is first cask strength Longrow that I'll ever get to work with in a b...
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger - Turntable Whiskies, 59.1% - Whisky Wednesday
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The folks at Turntabke whiskies have done it again, this time naming their cask strength blend after one of my favourite songs, from one of my favourite bands. Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger is bottled at 59.1% ABV, natural colour and non-chill filtered. But upon my first sip of this, I would never have believed it to be just over 59% ABV. The breakdown of ingredients will give you a look int...
One Way Or Another, Turntable Whiskies, 46% - Whisky Wednesday
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I'm back again with some of the nicest blends I've ever been able to try from the folks at Turntable Spirits. One Way Or Another is a 46%, natural colour, non-chill filtered blend that comes in at 78% grain and 22% malt whiskies. Lathered in sweet salted caramel, banana, walnuts, some fresh lemon zest sprinkled - this stuff is a must-have for those of us with a sweet tooth. The breakdown of con...
Compass Box Canvas, 46% - Whisky Wednesday
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Compass Box have provided us with some ground breaking, incredible whiskies over two decades, and when I saw a discount email on some of the older, even more experimental stocks, it was hard to not grab whatever credit card was closest to hand. This is Canvas. A collection of speyside and Highland and Speyside whiskies that are mostly bourbon orientated, but with a small parcel of them matured ...
Loch Lomond 8YO Distillery Edition 5, 59.1% - Whisky Wednesday
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Loch Lomond 8YO Distillery Edition 5, 59.1% One of the reasons that we've all come to love Loch Lomond is experimentation. Not many other distilleries have four different types of still, their own cooperage, or as huge amount of unusual and standard liquid as Loch Lomomd. But what is most important is that if it works then they sell it! At a rather affordable price, too. This is an 8YO release ...
Ardnamurchan, The Midgie Release, 48% - Whisky Wednesday
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The Midgie Release from Ardnamurchan is a welcome addition to my whisky collection, as well as a surprise release on my part. To 'celebrate' the arrival of midgie season in Scotland, Ardnamurchan has teamed up with Smidge - the UK's leading producer of midgie repellent! Outside of that fun team up, as well as the grumpy little midgie on the front of the bottle, the cask selection goes as so: - ...
Glen Scotia 9YO Campbeltown Festival 2024, Fino Cask Finish, 56.2% - Whisky Wednesday
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Glen Scotia 9YO Unpeated, Fino Finish. Last year's release of peated, white port cask really didn't float my boat in any way. Tried it numerous times, and it just never sat with me. That's okay, though, whisky will always be a dividing thing when it comes to flavour. This year's release of a 9YO fino cask finished, unpeated style made me quite excited straight away for a few different reasons: ...
Ardnahoe Inaugral Release 5YO, 50% - Whisky Wednesday
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Ardnahoe. The first new single malt release from Islay in nearly two decades. A passion project from Hunter Laing independent bottlers and blenders. A distillery boasts the longest line arms in Scotch whisky, wormtub condensers, and when it comes to this release, a gateway for more people to get into Islay whisky Matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, 5 year old spirit, 35ppm, bo...
Bladnoch Vinaya, 46.7% - Whisky Wednesday
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Despite being one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, Bladnoch has had a rather torrid past that most of us may be unaware of. Owned for much of its present life by Diageo, then partly owned by Diageo and some brothers who tried to make it independent, it is now in the hands of an Australian gentleman who has brought it back into the modern life of whisky. All of the liquid is stored in the...
Hautes Glaces Indigene Single Malt, 44% - Whisky Wednesday
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French whisky is something that I need to explore more. There are over 90 whisky distilleries in France, but I’ve only had two of them make it onto this channel. This particular example is from the French side of the alps, a farmyard grown and distilled single malt. Think of it as French Daftmill! Aged in a combination of ex-cognac, ex-Armagnac, and ex-French wine casks - Hautes Glaces Indigene...
Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye, 45% - Whisky Wednesday
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It's taken me a while to jump back into the world of rye, but I’ve taken the challenge on with gusto! For some reason, I have neglected this rather wonderful side of whisky, but Redwood Empire has been at the forefront of my new adventure, and I couldn’t have wished for a better kickstart to the style. Situated in Sonoma County, California, the distillery's moderate climate and rather lush surr...
Cadenhead's Glenlivet 16YO, 54.3% - Whisky Wednesday
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Cadenhead Glenlivet 16YO Cask Strength, 54.3% Glenlivet is a very important distillery, not only celebrating their 200th Anniversary this year, but is one of the first single malt whiskies that we all come across at the start of our whisky journey. For some, the distillery stays a strong part of their whisky life. For others, we tend to use it as a foundation block to move into other areas of w...
Glen Mhor 8YO 100 Proof, 57% - Whisky Wednesday
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Glen Mhor 8YO 100 Proof, 57% - Whisky Wednesday
Meikle Toir 5YO, The Chinquapin One, 48% - Whisky Wednesday
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Meikle Toir 5YO, The Chinquapin One, 48% - Whisky Wednesday
Meikle Toir 5YO, The Sherry One, 48% - Whisky Wednesday
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Meikle Toir 5YO, The Sherry One, 48% - Whisky Wednesday
What is going on with Scapa? Signatory Secret Orkney, 46% - Whisky Wednesday
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What is going on with Scapa? Signatory Secret Orkney, 46% - Whisky Wednesday
SMWS 19.90 Chilled Toddy (Glen Garioch), 54%
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SMWS 19.90 Chilled Toddy (Glen Garioch), 54%
SMWS 46.142 Mosambi Mojito (Glenlossie), 59.2% - Whisky Wednesday
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SMWS 46.142 Mosambi Mojito (Glenlossie), 59.2% - Whisky Wednesday
North Port/Brechin 1970 G&M, 40% - Whisky Wednesday
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North Port/Brechin 1970 G&M, 40% - Whisky Wednesday
JW Red Label 1970's & Clynelish 14YO Flora and Fauna - Whisky Wednesday
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JW Red Label 1970's & Clynelish 14YO Flora and Fauna - Whisky Wednesday
Talisker Parley, 48.6% - Whisky Wednesday
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Talisker Parley, 48.6% - Whisky Wednesday
Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2023, 57.85% - Whisky Wednesday
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Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2023, 57.85% - Whisky Wednesday
Rhythm & Booze Records Trinidad Rum 4YO, 50% - Whisky Wednesday
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Rhythm & Booze Records Trinidad Rum 4YO, 50% - Whisky Wednesday
Cadenhead's Macallan-Glenlivet 18YO, 54.9% - Whisky Wednesday
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Cadenhead's Macallan-Glenlivet 18YO, 54.9% - Whisky Wednesday
Ardnamurchan Rum Cask Finish, 55% - Whisky Wednesday
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Ardnamurchan Rum Cask Finish, 55% - Whisky Wednesday
Daftmill 15YO Cask Strength 2022, 55.7% - Whisky Wednesday
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Daftmill 15YO Cask Strength 2022, 55.7% - Whisky Wednesday
Yes people, just tried it and it is that good. We are almost in August, one of the drams of the year, I think so.
Easily.
no age statement
Correct. Still quite tasty. Age isn't everything.
I've tried the peated lacken. It reminded me of an earlier version of kilkerran heavily peated. Have you tried that one?
Haven't tried any peated stocks. They're on the list though!
The font is fu*kin Arial, and yet it looks perfect. Well done to Thompson Bros.
They can do no wrong. Even with arial!
Love this Waterford!!
It's delicious!
I am excited about the future of Waterford. In fact, I was able to take the tour in May of 22, the second week they started doing tours for the public. For me, I am waiting until they have bottles with 8-10 year old casks. Your snoring dog adds charm to your reviews. Cheers
She adds charm to most scenarios. I can understand the wait. Their double-digit stuff could be incredible.
is the earthyness because of how they store it? what do you think phil
I've honestly no idea. It's a little baffling. I can only imagine some of the barley types they're using have these qualities.
Really tempted to try this one. I was really disappointed with the earlier versions and haven’t given them any time sense. They all felt boring to me - super cask-led and a bulky distillate which seemed to need a lot more time.
I think enough time has elapsed now to where this stuff is gaining great balance. I was really surprised by this and the standard Cuvee.
As always a great review. I've never bought any Waterford but you have my interest. Looks like I'll be buying a bottle.
This was a surprise to me. I tried the regular Cuvee at a tasting event and was very impressed. So maybe start there, this is just a little older.
Sounds lovely, Phil. Thanks for your thoughtful review.
My pleasure! It could be a Little cheaper, but the flavour is good; the future is bright.
There's something about Thompson Bros. label designs that make you want to buy their every bottle! Good that their whisky is delicious as well! Cheers Phil!
They love a vintage reference!
40 year and high abv... not bad.. better than most
If I had this kind of money for a bottle, this would easily be top of the list. Genuinely good, but unattainable for most of us.
Yes I've ordered this. Need to support the bros making delicious concoctions.
100%
I managed to get a bottle in the UK and I enjoyed it!! Great thoughts! Terrific channel!! Thanks!!🙏
Happy to hear you got one! It is delicious.
Great review!
Thank you!
I was the same as you I saw the label and bought it straight away
Just had to be done. The last time I saw that branding, I was only old enough to buy chocolate and crisp.
This looks so good! Here in California, we get Thompson Brothers bottles through K&L wine, and I hope they bring this one over. They label it Redacted Bros in the US as someone already owns the Thompson Brothers name, but you still have the Thompson Brothers corks 😅. Cheers
That makes it a little cooler, in all honesty. 1984 labels.
I would enjoy the heck out of that! Problem being I won’t ever see it here in Massachusetts! Enjoy some more for me! Nice review! Always enjoy your content
Ah, sorry, man. I always hate to hear when folks can't get this stuff. Another dram for you tonight. Thank you so much! It means alot.
Love the SRV5 8yr and theTB/BSW 6yr, so will give this one a go. Got the Midge after you're review very nice 🙂
I need to try those SRV bottles. The Midgie and this are such good value releases!
Sounds lovely, Phil. Thanks for reviewing it. Sadly Thompson Bros. range is not available in nz.
Could it be worth dropping them a line to see if they can ship directly to you? The customs charges on your end could be a lot, though.
Tesco value whisky 😂
The finest.
I think the label is tongue in cheek. Cheap looking things can be great. That was the whole point of the label Great review by the way wish we could get it in Oz.
It's a good bit of fun! I'm hoping some of it ends up in Oz!, even if it's just behind a bar for you to try.
Thanks for the great review. I love Glenallachie and while not the biggest peat fan, I do like a sherried peated whisky. I've had a bottle of Kilchoman Sanaig before and really liked it, so I've just ordered this to try. 👍
You are gonna love this!
Try Spey Fumare, its one of my favourite drams and was a really big surprise!!!
I love the peat in this, and it's from the Fumare. I have to now buy it. Plus, it's fun to say.
“Smell of Wimbledon in a glass”! Love that note 😉
I throw out a good one on occasion.
Nice review! I saw Spey in a local shop and have been meaning to look into the distillery to see if it’s worth a punt. I have the same feeling on port maturation, but the Kilkerran 8 Port Matured is wonderful.
The only Kilkerran's I've ever had were just bourbon, I'll add the port ones to the list. It's totally worth a look. The peated stuff is rather good.
Love Compass Box but their pricing annoys me. I think their price elevations are gouging. Having said that I buy their releases. Not sure I will continue to if prices keep doing. Reminds me of Ardbeg and their special releases. John appears to be going elsewhere! His own distillery perhaps?! Interesting!!
Interesting, indeed! Curious to see what he's upto. Yeah, the pricing has gone a little mad, but I know it has with everything. They still have good core lines, but the special stuff is out of reach for the average customer.
Anyone got a reference to comparison with Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14? I love the Balvenie so looking for something similar, don’t like buying the same again!!
Very different style to the Balvenie. You'd be best to luck at Glen Scotia Double Cask Rum finish, or even something like Oban Distiller's Edition. It isn't a rum cask, but it is wonderfully sweet on the nose, with a nice coastal finish. The Balvenie is such a sweet malt that it sits in its own little world. You should totally try this Ardnamurchan if you can, but to compare the two would be a little unequal.
Not sold out. Just watched your review and decided this one was my kind of thing, so looked it up on SMWS and bought it. Thanks for the review 😎
Amazing! I thought it was all gone. Please enjoy! It gets even better the longer it's open.
Great review! I really like Bladnoch. Look for the all ex-bourbon ones like the 10 or some versions of the 11. I get a lot of cheese funk, white fruit and citrus. Cheers, Phil!
So many folks have mentioned 'funk' regarding the 11yo. It was on the lost before, but this is 5th or 6th recommendation. I've tried some sherry stuff and wasn't a huge fan. Bourbon casks seems the way for me with this brand.
I can buy this bottle for 100 eur. But lagg corrieceavie for 50 eur. now. I think i already know which one you would buy
100%
Terrific thoughts! I am right in agreement with @whiskyenthusiast!
Same!
For these Longrow reds I always enjoy them but I never get blown away by them. Always solid drams with some nice cask play though. Cheers!
Yeah. That's a solid summary. I'd rather have a Springbank 10YO if I had the choice.
I still have a couple of drams of the 10 year Malbec finish from a few years back that cost way too much. Good stuff, but not worth $160 USD. The Longrow Red series is becoming too expensive for the liquid in the bottle, scarcity be damned.
Agreed. It's fun, but even at £70 I'm struggling to warrant it. 10,000 bottles is quite a lot of bottles. Watching them sell for under/at rrp on auction is quite funny.
Thank you for relieving my FOMO 😅 Great review. Great notes. Cheers, Phil!
Cheers, man!
Rarely ever see any Longrow in Az usa…. As always love the simplicity of this channel Phil…lets the liquid shine!!
Rarity over here, too, man. Didn't think I'd ever own one of these. If I could do fancy editing, I would. But there's no need for this. Always keep it simple.
🔥🔥🔥
Cheers, Rob
Glenturret 12 definitely carries itself like a much older whiskey. I had some friends over a few weeks ago and they had never heard of it. I was letting them sample some other whiskey's and at the end of the night I brought out 3 glasses of premium whiskey. In the first glass was a dram of Balvenie 25, the second glass was Glenfiddich 26 and the third I told them was a surprise. They were both amazed by it and I had them guess as to what it could be. They each said that if it were less than an 18 year they'd be shocked. Glenturret 12 is incredible and holds its own against much more premium whiskeys!
It is very good, isn't it! Quite a set of treats that you gave your friends!
This perhaps confirms my fear on this bottle. It’s not like I’ll be able to pick one up at this point, but past releases of Longrow Red have been some of my favorite bottles. I wonder if this is them trying to reduce some hype (a 15 would sell on secondary for twice the price but a similar retail), or perhaps they had fewer options because of the impact from the pandemic.
I hope so. This is perfectly fine whisky, but not mind-blowing. If the price on Springbank 15 drops to £75/£80 in auction then sanity is back in the world.
Nice one getting a bottle, I entered the same one but wasn't successful with any of the bottles. Really hoping the auction market for the Springbank releases dies off so I can start buying these at retail.
The 10's are back down to RRP now, minus the fees you'll have to pay if you win. But if prices drop on the 15's then there is sanity back in the world.
Great review. Didn't manage to get hold of one, but nice to see an open bottle! The SB 10's go for around retail on auction these days. Plenty of them! Cheers!
Yeah, I just refuse to use auctions sites. I feel any sale through them still funds their existence. But it is a buyers market, for sure.
Thanks for the review again. I’d call it price gauging at $500 (£263) a bottle in Australia. Your review is the closest I’ll get. 🙃
Price gauging at its finest there. Never pay that for it. Let it gather dust.
I haven’t tried this yet, but my friend recommends marrying three parts HP12 (43%) with two parts HPCS batch 3. Mix gently, let bottle sit for at least 3 days.
I'll have to test this out.
It's delicious!
I can't believe how much hype this release has seen. That said, wow, it sounded really good. I wish I could buy a botle. Cheers!
I never thought I'd be so obsessed with any bottle in 2024. This was such a surprise to me. I love the distillery already, onto my 2nd bottle to drink and another stashed for future me.
Excellent review and I am looking forward to seeing it in Italy 🇮🇹. Kind regards, S.
Hope it gets to you soon!
Great review as always! Sounds fantastic. I’m really enjoying the Purple Haze. They definitely know what they are doing over there at Turn Table. Cheers, Phil!
Doing what Compass Box were from a few years ago. Loving this stuff.
Thanks for the review. I was waiting to hear opinions on that one... but in the end I could not wait and bought a bottle last week. I haven't cracked it open yet and it's next to the Ardnamurchan Midgie on the shelf. Great to hear that I haven't done anything wrong with those two then. Thanks again
Two stunning whiskies! Both are in for a shout of value bottle/bottle of year in general.
hey phil thanks for the review
Anytime!
Normally, I’m the first or maybe the second on your channel, but not today I am at the Lochranza distillery and Lagg distillery so sorry I couldn’t contribute earlier
Don't worry about that. You're having an incredible day!