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Hi Ron! Really appreciate that my friend. Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃

@@WhiskyWhistle Hi Mark! You’re most welcome. I truly enjoyed the review. I hope everything’s going well for you in Korea. Winnipeg lost a pretty good guy in my opinion when you left so I suppose Korea gained one. 🙂

@ronaldbeerguy so far so good here! And what a compliment! Hopefully I’ll be back once or twice or more a year eventually.

@@WhiskyWhistle nice. You take care!

Hi @jonathanbender7347 thanks for the comment - you bet I did! Was too young to see Rocky and Rocky II in the theatre but saw Rocky III & IV with my dad. When we took the pup home he would play with my hand as if he were doing speed bag work. Hence the name! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃

@@WhiskyWhistle thats awesome! I love those movies too! Cheers.

Hi Jon! I’ve only had one dud, but it was $50 for 500ml - not terrible, not great, but actually still worth the price! Cheers brother🥃🥃🥃🥃

Great call Timothy! My sentiments exactly! Cheers TTT🥃🥃🥃🥃

Hi Jerry! Thanks for watching. Yes, the notifications aren’t perfect. It’s definitely a bone of contention among creators! Next review already recorded and will start editing today. Big cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃

Hi Gerrit! Maybe that’s good as I’m recording less🤣🤣 same, some utter gems among the indie bottlers and the OB’s are excellent and consistent! Alls well here - it’s great being back! The only thing that sucks is the price of whisky. Cheers bud🥃🥃🥃🥃

@@WhiskyWhistle prices these days are sky high. Even here in the Netherlands. But what can you do. Buy less. First getting rid of the older stock. Stopped counting the bottles. Takes all day by mu guess. But cheers. Im never disappointed by any independent bottling. I like the Ultimate very much and Beek whisky. Both from the Netherlands. Please do some research. Interesting stuff. Slainthe.

@gerritgreveling good call. Drink the older stock and buy less. Thanks for mentioning those! I’ll check them out!! 🥃🥃🥃🥃

@@WhiskyWhistle you’re welcome brother. Hope u can find them. Since you’re on the other side of the world. Indeed some research first. The Haran cask matured thats something. Kicks like a mule. Cheers

Hi Paul! Haha yes you said it! Definitely try to laugh about my own quirks…of which there are many!! I should probably write up a loose script🤣 That HP sounds like a dream. And I agree with your comments - it’s as if the big shops, the bars, the whisky festivals all set up the newbies for a good 5-10 years of brand loyalty. I suppose it’s also like walking in a strange town at night without a map…before smartphones came out. Indies are anti marketing almost. My next purchase in Korea might be a bottle of Hepburns Choice, maybe a Benrinnes. Still $100 USD here but other than Talisker 10 and Ardbeg 5 at $50 and 45 here, everything is $100 and up. Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃

@@WhiskyWhistle Oh, that HP really was a dream - it was stated on the label as being matured in a sherry butt that yielded around 630 bottles if I recall correctly. It must have had a considerable amount of wine still in the barrel, as the color of the whisky was unusually dark and opaque. I'm not really a fan of most sherry bombs, but this one was incredibly rich and really complimented the Highland Park's spirit. I'm going to keep an eye out for any more SMOS bottlings that show up!

@paulm749 truly sounds fantastic. SMOS Ledaig in my next video!

Thanks so much Christine! Really appreciate it. Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃

@@WhiskyWhistle I really appreciate you Mark! Are you in Korea now or Winnipeg? I hope your health is back in top form! Happy summer!! 🙂

Thanks Christine! They are surprisingly very reasonable here. Cheers and thanks for checking through the archives!🥃🥃🥃🥃

@@WhiskyWhistle Glen Scotia 15 is more costly in Vancouver and the Benromach is about $138 before taxes. It's excellent and I always have a back up on our bar!! My husband Joel loves it too!! I want to get a bottle of the Glen Scotia 15! 🙂

That is an insane good price! Get two!! 🥃🥃🥃🥃

Might have to re review! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃

Thanks Sangmin! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃

Thanks! Old White Label was sooo good!! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃

I’m happy the strengths are better than they used to be! I too love the 15 though some say there is wild batch variance, so ask a friend if they tried the latest batch before buying! Cheers my friend🥃🥃🥃🥃

Thanks! Very cool! You might like my Korean channel as well CZcams.com/whiskywhistleKOREA - family and I have moved back! 건배🥃🥃🥃🥃

A mildly robust 46.7%! Does not seem lacking at all. This is one of my fave not too pricey bottles(maybe $50 or less on sale for you) and a distillery I am now a huge fan of. Cheers from Korea, amazingly from an area surrounded by foggy smoky mountains in Gangwon Province! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃

Hi Richard @richardbarrick1492 , thanks, you said it! Rarely is it ever a bad thing - I’ve only experienced it once with a Glenfiddich earlier this year, I think because it’s heavily chill filtered, and I have a suspicion they use paper filters. Adding water made it taste like…paper(intense tannins) vid for reference! Great whisky but IMO don’t add water! czcams.com/video/9MkPgrOiBA0/video.htmlsi=H1iQgTW5wzSBmiW8 Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃

@@WhiskyWhistle Appreciate the help and info, so anything in the say, 40% abv. range doesn't need much messing with. I guess you know too much water will ruin a good 🎭 dram!

Practically half, yes! Sounds like quite the box with Tobermory in it. Thanks for watching and cheers to you🥃🥃🥃🥃

@@WhiskyWhistle your welcome, was a more thoughtfull sip after your tasting notes, and agree very unique whisky and did pi k up on the savoury element, parsley esquee.

@calldyuk1751 amazing right? Very chlorophyllic savoury. Honestly one of the whiskies I want to drink in summer. Which lowland came in your set? If it was Auchentoshan or Glenkinchie, I highly recommend Bladnoch to really show the breadth of flavour of the Lowlands. czcams.com/video/7m3O7wvYCDs/video.htmlsi=wfLa8UKKoUKbqvXc

It’s so good! Thank you Christine! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃

@@WhiskyWhistle YW!! Cheers! Terrific content!! Thank you so much! 🙂

@@christinecamley too kind!!

@@WhiskyWhistle Love your channel very much Mark! Have an awesome day! 🙂

Yes I recall - I think as the newer editions were released some of the excitement of the first edition dissipated. But yes I think it will recover. Even 840 Euros is much more than I paid, and it should eventually sell for more than the subsequent editions. I think long term it will do well as it’s essentially cask strength, long aged, and plus a unique Aston collab. Plus it looks like interest rates are beginning to drop which should increase spending money and increase values on collectibles. Then there’s the increasing thirst in China and India(even Korea) Just my thoughts! Sometimes long term is key. I have a Glenfiddich 21 Havana that I bought 10 years ago. It didn’t budge until about 3 or 4 years ago. But I might just end up opening it along with a newer version! Cheers bud🥃🥃🥃🥃

@@WhiskyWhistle Great info! I might just be tempted to open many of my "current" collectables as well. The whisky lover in me seems to outdo the investor in me. Hopefully I can muster the disappoint to keep a few good ones. Cheers!

Much appreciated! Will get another out in a few days - the Glen Scotia I think! Cheers my friend🥃🥃🥃🥃

@@WhiskyWhistle In the word of Mr. Burns from the Simpsons .. "excellent! I'm there, Cheers!

Epic comment WT! Thanks so much. Yep, a big move, but for the better. Likewise, it’s time to crack some of the stash. We knew this day would come but I never figured it would be this soon! That OP 21 must be special. The 17 is already top notch! Cheers my friend🥃🥃🥃🥃Always nice to hear from you.

Lorenz thank you!! Glad you will get one. I see Total Wine has some in your neck of the woods! Thanks for voting on the upcoming vid! Will do that again! Cheers my friend🥃🥃🥃🥃

Great thoughts! I def need to find Tamdhu 18 before long. And thanks for taking part in the selection!! Cheers @vangstr!🥃🥃🥃🥃

Hope you can find one. If they come in at $200 I’ll get another. These newer distilleries should hopefully take the pressure off..in 10-15 years 🤣🤣 Cheers Peter🥃🥃🥃🥃

@@WhiskyWhistle They are available at 200 in Alberta but by the time it gets to Ontario it's pushing $300. The LCBO does not get anything that anybody wants, although the 1940 Macallan might be available.🤣

@peterwhite507 stalk the sales🤣 yep, they are clowns I tell you. Actually losing tax dollars through mismanagement.

I’ve noticed this phenomenon as well🤣 Cheers @DonnerPassWhisky!🥃🥃🥃🥃

Not sure if the money is worth more than the time with friends!

Well, it is my score! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃

@@WhiskyWhistle I guess I was expecting a 90's Macallan's sherry...But, I'm watching it now while sipping on a Macallan Maker's Edition highball.... lol

Probably quite high on the bourbon component. Some of that series are all sherry but not this one! I recently cracked a newer Mac - a night on earth in Scotland - do not recommend! A classic cut highball would be nice though. Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃

Great choice!! Cheers Lorenz🥃🥃🥃🥃

Enjoy! Glad you could find one! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃

Hey now…Years of hoarding. I drink 80% mid to bottom shelf(some $10 a bottle blended Scotch and cheaper single malts or bourbons like Evan Williams BiB) so I can afford these! A little ad revenue and Patreon funds gets me the odd nice bottle to review. Cheers🥃🥃🥃

Too funny! You might have Hwayo available- essentially pot distilled rice wine that is aged in clay pots - think new make but refined! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃

@@WhiskyWhistle thnks for mentioning Mark. Gonna do some research. Sounds interesting. Slainthe

Hi Gerrit! That’s a Private Selection but good choice! Cheers my friend🥃🥃🥃🥃

@@WhiskyWhistle thnks Mark. Thnk God that one is easily available. Its a stunner. But right now im smelling and tasting a French one called Armorik. A single cask Portugese Vinho STR cask strength 6yo spirit. Also stunning. Cheers

@gerritgreveling Definitely want some Amorik! Got the Glann Ar Mòr Maris Otter malt which is quite good. Some lovely whiskies coming out of France and frankly all the European countries nowadays! You are spoiled for choice! 🥃🥃🥃🥃

@@WhiskyWhistle yes indeed. Living in Europe has its advantages. But not familiair with Glann ar mor. Only by name. My sister is called Maris so I’ll find her one. She loves her whiskies. But as always some research first Thnks for mentioning. Cheers Mark. \m/

Nice. It’s great stuff!! Cheers🥃🥃🥃🥃

Ledaig Sinclair Rioja or Ledaig SMOS? Yeah sorry was too fast!!! Cheers bud🥃🥃🥃🥃

@WhiskyWhistle I'm not a peat head but love how red wine barrels seem to go so well with scotch like Longrow Red Pinot Noir.

Solid choices! I’ll give this vid a couple days and then go by the vote! Cheers Ray🥃🥃🥃🥃

Usually there isn’t a clear date. There will be a bottle code, usually at the back on the near the bottom of the bottle, or on the back of the label. There might be information online about deciphering the code, or you might find someone who knows. Worst case you can email the producer and ask. They’ll usually tell you.

@@WhiskyWhistle i tried but i couldn't find..at the bottom they say u see 2 numbers that says the manufactured year but for sir Edwards I couldn't see