Keep in mind that we are talking about a blended scotch, which is more then affordable. This is my go to peated blend of scotch. I drink this neat With just a drop or 2 of water. I highly recommend This scotch if you are on a budget.
Teachers has developed a bit of a reputation as cheap gut-rot (much in the same way that Wild Turkey has with bourbon) but that's a shame and really not a true reflection of the expression (or WT for that matter). Yeah, it's not super complex, and the finish isn't that long, but heck, it's only $19 where I live. As a daily dram for anyone seeking a scotch in the sub-$25 range it's a winner!
Good to see you review such an affordable whisky. This was my go to blend for some time before I got in to single malts and became passionate about Scotch. I think it is not as good as it used to be, but that is memory, not an actual comparison.
Teachers Highland Cream Blend whisky is much better then White Horse, Famous Grouse, Johnnie Walker Red, Grand's, 100 Pipers and so on . The price is excellent and is light Peated with high contents of Malt. to me is a winner all around.
It's a decent blend... There are so many decent blends out there, and there are only a few like this one that are not too bland. I usually go for the Famous Grouse expressions or Chivas Regal when choosing a blend for my enjoyment...
That’s ok, try dipping your toe into some others from around the world. We have a “best Beginner” video for each of these where we make recommendations.
Hey Guys: Picked up a bottle of Teacher's Blended Scottish whisky around St. Patrick's day and have been enjoying it, Here are my impressions. SLÁINTE Mike TEACHER’S Blended Scottish Whiskey 4/12/19 NAS 43% ABV 1/2 bottle left Left the glass sit for about 15 minutes COLOR: Deep Gold with a mixture of Beads clinging to the glass and legs running moderately NOSE: A faint light fruit sweet note; transitioning to a doughy malt sweetness. PALETTE: Malty sweet arrival with light pepper then a medium peat smoke note rolls in. Pepper and a light malty sweetness mix with the smoke as I swirl it. It all held together with a medium creamy mouthfeel FINISH: A pepper Peat smoke mixture with a light maltiness around my mouth and a very light smokiness. With 1 drop of spring water NOSE: A light floral note PALETTE: Very Light Malty sweetness, with light Peat Smoke and more intense pepper. The light Peat Smoke is brought up more when I swirl it!! FINISH: Peppery and drying. Thank you to Mark Kauffman of Whisky Whistle for giving me the idea to try this Blend. I enjoy it. It has a very nice mixture of sweet notes and smoky peat notes, neither overpowering the other. My tastebuds lean more toward the Neat glass but with water the spice note rises up in the palette to add to the overall complexity. A Nice anytime sipper. Highly Recommended.
Teachers is definitely one of my favorite blended scotches. I found some old dusty bottles at a small store a few years ago, and they are even better than the current bottling.
Old versions of teachers are really good! They still Putnout a solid product but you're right. There was something about the old version that was better. Same with black bottle. Except that one is now Isn't ever recognizable to the old version! Cheers- Trenny
BTW I've try lots of new whiskys because of you. I'm trying this one just because of your review. The Bushmills Black Bush I tried because of you, and was a win. I'm having my second bottle of it. And also Highland Park, one of my favorites. And have a lot more save it to try later.
Thanks for the review. When I switched from vodka to whiskey, Teachers was my first whiskey. I really like it. I only tried new release. I totally agree with your description. But here in Russia, where I live there is a widely held opinion is that the new release is much inferior in quality than the old one.
It is indeed inferior to say what was made in the 90s. Main reason is that GlenDronach was a key sherried malt in the blend that complimented Ardmore. The current blend does not have GlenDronach to its detriment.
My two favorite blends are Teacher's, Isle of Skye and Glasgow by Compass Box. The value of Teacher's is insane. I can get a 750ml for $15 bucks! I'm definitely with you guys that mixing it with a splash of a peat bomb like Laphroaig is delicious
You guys should do a re-review of Teacher's. I saw rumors of Suntory-Beam reformulating recently and picked up a bottle a week ago. It's not as good as Black Bottle but it is much improved indeed.
Hmmm interesting. Black bottle changed from a slightly peaty Blend a number of years ago, and lost a lot of loyal fans. Teacher’s on the other hand impressed us with this bottling. We will have to try some recent batches! Cheers and thanks for the info! -Trenny
Thanks guys; I like that this shows malty notes over the grain....but I admit that if I want a reliable blend with a touch of peat I'd rather have a good old JW Black, just my opinion
This whisky has gone downhill. It no longer says how much of it is peated malt, and you can tell that the proportion has been reduced, leaving a much harsher whisky than the mellow and creamy whisky we used to have.
Totally agree. That was the thing that set this blend apart from most. A nice hint of creamy Peat sweetness, it’s become a little more metallic in nature lately - cheers! Trenny
Yeah, I agree. You are by far my favorite whisky reviewers. I always check a whisky with you before buy it, and almost always you're right. Not happening the same with other channels that define themselves as a whisky sommeliers... I think you have a more accurate approach just because you dont considere yourselves as a gurus.
nice whisky. does have a somewhat sharp/bitter fusel oil taste but that's all young whisky. very good and mostly smooth. I'd rather drink young glen grant tho, they make a fine young single malt one that's as easy to drink as this. teacher's certainly has some noticeable peatiness.
Around here you can buy choclates filled with Teachers Highland Cream. Having tried them I can only warn you they will not only threaten your sanity but ruin both choclate and whisky.
Although, I didn't make your viewers comments section on tonight's video, I would just like to take this opportunity to thank Jim Beam for their "Distillers Cut" which made my comment tonight possible. Sad truth is, I don't need whisk(e)y's help to make a dumbass comment, but it does help. Keep up the good work.
Whisky is purely responsible for most of our dumb ass comments. And we film them! I think your comment just Made it to our next viewer comments segment! Cheers- Trenny
Keep in mind that we are talking about a blended scotch, which is more then affordable. This is my go to peated blend of scotch. I drink this neat With just a drop or 2 of water. I highly recommend This scotch if you are on a budget.
I'm happy to participate!! Lol. Sauced up or not, you guys really are my favorite in CZcams!!!
Thank you brother! Cheers buddy! Keep those great comments coming!
Teachers has developed a bit of a reputation as cheap gut-rot (much in the same way that Wild Turkey has with bourbon) but that's a shame and really not a true reflection of the expression (or WT for that matter). Yeah, it's not super complex, and the finish isn't that long, but heck, it's only $19 where I live. As a daily dram for anyone seeking a scotch in the sub-$25 range it's a winner!
I wasn’t aware of the reputation for Teachers but definitely for Wild Turkey 😂 -C
I agree! You can do a lot worse!
My bottle is 43%. Water helps with the burn. This is my go-to blend. And the fact that it's affordable is even better...
You guys REALLY are fun to watch. Please keep it up!!
Hey buddy, thanks for the positive feedback!
Good to see you review such an affordable whisky. This was my go to blend for some time before I got in to single malts and became passionate about Scotch. I think it is not as good as it used to be, but that is memory, not an actual comparison.
I think you’re bang on.....many people share your opinion!
Teachers Highland Cream Blend whisky is much better then White Horse, Famous Grouse, Johnnie Walker Red, Grand's, 100 Pipers and so on . The price is excellent and is light Peated with high contents of Malt. to me is a winner all around.
Couldn't agree more!
It's a decent blend... There are so many decent blends out there, and there are only a few like this one that are not too bland. I usually go for the Famous Grouse expressions or Chivas Regal when choosing a blend for my enjoyment...
Exactly Quig, it can be hard to find blends with their own personality
I am a beginner and still haven't find my favorite whisky but watching you guys sample all those bottles I 'll get to it one day
What do you like best so far? Scotch, bourbon, Canadian, Irish or Asian?
Trenny and C hey hey slow down a bit I am not a pro just yet I 've only try bourbon so far
I'm still a novice too. Loving Irish and Scotch. Bourbon doesn't seem to agree with me though. Loving Glenmorangie and Bowmore at the moment.
That’s ok, try dipping your toe into some others from around the world. We have a “best Beginner” video for each of these where we make recommendations.
This is one I want to try, nice review as always.
If you’re looking for something the Thursday before payday Friday this is your bottle!
Hey Guys:
Picked up a bottle of Teacher's Blended Scottish whisky around St. Patrick's day and have been enjoying it, Here are my impressions.
SLÁINTE
Mike
TEACHER’S Blended Scottish Whiskey
4/12/19
NAS 43% ABV 1/2 bottle left
Left the glass sit for about 15 minutes
COLOR: Deep Gold with a mixture of Beads clinging to the glass and legs running moderately
NOSE: A faint light fruit sweet note; transitioning to a doughy malt sweetness.
PALETTE: Malty sweet arrival with light pepper then a medium peat smoke note rolls in. Pepper and a light malty sweetness mix with the smoke as I swirl it. It all held together with a medium creamy mouthfeel
FINISH: A pepper Peat smoke mixture with a light maltiness around my mouth and a very light smokiness.
With 1 drop of spring water
NOSE: A light floral note
PALETTE: Very Light Malty sweetness, with light Peat Smoke and more intense pepper. The light Peat Smoke is brought up more when I swirl it!!
FINISH: Peppery and drying.
Thank you to Mark Kauffman of Whisky Whistle for giving me the idea to try this Blend. I enjoy it. It has a very nice mixture of sweet notes and smoky peat notes, neither overpowering the other. My tastebuds lean more toward the Neat glass but with water the spice note rises up in the palette to add to the overall complexity. A Nice anytime sipper. Highly Recommended.
Great notes, thank you buddy!
Those slo-mo parts are so funny! Good review guys, I'm not too keen on blends but maybe I'll give it a try.
Nothing wrong with giving it a try, just remember that lower price means lower expectations.
Nice review guys!
Thank you, much appreciated!
Teachers is definitely one of my favorite blended scotches. I found some old dusty bottles at a small store a few years ago, and they are even better than the current bottling.
Old versions of teachers are really good! They still
Putnout a solid product but you're right. There was something about the old version that was better. Same with black bottle. Except that one is now Isn't ever recognizable to the old version! Cheers- Trenny
BTW I've try lots of new whiskys because of you. I'm trying this one just because of your review. The Bushmills Black Bush I tried because of you, and was a win. I'm having my second bottle of it. And also Highland Park, one of my favorites.
And have a lot more save it to try later.
Thanks for the review. When I switched from vodka to whiskey, Teachers was my first whiskey. I really like it. I only tried new release. I totally agree with your description. But here in Russia, where I live there is a widely held opinion is that the new release is much inferior in quality than the old one.
Yes that seems to be the feeling worldwide! Cheers buddy! Subscribe?!
It is indeed inferior to say what was made in the 90s. Main reason is that GlenDronach was a key sherried malt in the blend that complimented Ardmore. The current blend does not have GlenDronach to its detriment.
Great insight Jason! Thanks
My two favorite blends are Teacher's, Isle of Skye and Glasgow by Compass Box. The value of Teacher's is insane. I can get a 750ml for $15 bucks! I'm definitely with you guys that mixing it with a splash of a peat bomb like Laphroaig is delicious
Thanks Drew! $15 is a steal!
You guys should do a re-review of Teacher's. I saw rumors of Suntory-Beam reformulating recently and picked up a bottle a week ago. It's not as good as Black Bottle but it is much improved indeed.
Hmmm interesting. Black bottle changed from a slightly peaty Blend a number of years ago, and lost a lot of loyal fans. Teacher’s on the other hand impressed us with this bottling. We will have to try some recent batches! Cheers and thanks for the info! -Trenny
I'm a big Teacher's fan. Great value and taste. Here's another you may want to review, John Barr. Tasty, smooth, and under 30 USD $ nice job guys..
Thanks guys; I like that this shows malty notes over the grain....but I admit that if I want a reliable blend with a touch of peat I'd rather have a good old JW Black, just my opinion
Yes I think we’re in agreement!
Great review! Very entertaining. Nice shout out for Red Arrow brewery!
Hey thanks! Trenny works at Red Arrow on the side! The beer there is F-ing amazing! -C
Trenny and C I agree and so does the Q!
Ah hahaha I just drank some Q lager yesterday! -C
This whisky has gone downhill. It no longer says how much of it is peated malt, and you can tell that the proportion has been reduced, leaving a much harsher whisky than the mellow and creamy whisky we used to have.
Totally agree. That was the thing that set this blend apart from most. A nice hint of creamy Peat sweetness, it’s become a little more metallic in nature lately - cheers! Trenny
Yeah, I agree. You are by far my favorite whisky reviewers.
I always check a whisky with you before buy it, and almost always you're right. Not happening the same with other channels that define themselves as a whisky sommeliers...
I think you have a more accurate approach just because you dont considere yourselves as a gurus.
I'd agree with best "Canadian" whisk(e)y show :D
Ok we’ll happily accept that honour!
nice whisky. does have a somewhat sharp/bitter fusel oil taste but that's all young whisky. very good and mostly smooth. I'd rather drink young glen grant tho, they make a fine young single malt one that's as easy to drink as this. teacher's certainly has some noticeable peatiness.
I think it's the slight peat on the teacher's that we like. It stands out compared to some regular bottom shelf blends.
This is good 👍
Tis!
Around here you can buy choclates filled with Teachers Highland Cream. Having tried them I can only warn you they will not only threaten your sanity but ruin both choclate and whisky.
That’s hilarious SOWLEG
You guys make it sound better then the people commenting below.....lol Nice review tho!! 👍
It blended scotch so it is what it is, but when compared to other bottom shelf blends it’s pretty good!
I bought a bottle today and on the back it says aged 36 months
Oh interesting, thanks for sharing!
No problem keep up the good work.
I go between this and Famous Grouse for my scotch; sort of; romantic slumming.
Nothing wrong with that Brandon!
Although, I didn't make your viewers comments section on tonight's video, I would just like to take this opportunity to thank Jim Beam for their "Distillers Cut" which made my comment tonight possible. Sad truth is, I don't need whisk(e)y's help to make a dumbass comment, but it does help. Keep up the good work.
Whisky is purely responsible for most of our dumb ass comments. And we film them! I think your comment just Made it to our next viewer comments segment! Cheers- Trenny
It was much better before they changed the formula.
There seems to be consensus on your opinion!
Key malt that is no longer there is GlenDronach and no longer the higher malt level. More grain whiskies making up the blend.
Colour, E150ish
True...
Yeah very heavy. More than in the past.
Your glasses betray you.
Why do you guys lean towards each other so much? It looks like you want to kiss!
Not interested. Do you have any idea how prickly that beard would be on my soft skin?! -C
LOL. True dat.
total shambles, cannot take this review seriously, everyone wants to be a comedian
We don't expect to be taken seriously. Just wanna enjoy some whisky with people who like to have a good time. Cheers eh!
Great review but I am still not buying it :)
peter white hahahahah
That’s going in the next viewer comments! LOL 😂
Give it a go - I bet you will like it if you are a fan of Scotches.
Not to mention you are already drunk
How would this be any fun if were sober? 😆