How much is too much? | Talisker 18 REVIEW
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- I'm looking at a single malt scotch whisky from the Talisker distillery on the Isle of Skye today. This is their famous 18 year old. It's a bottling that has seen some controversy recently. I'll taste it and give you my thoughts. Cheers!
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Fully agree, Geoff!
I am so tired of all those recent whisky prices hikes, we all need to scream a big "NO!" in the faces of the whisky industry, otherwise this will continue. Luckily I bought a few bottles of the Talisker 18 under 100€. Great product at 90 €, no no no way at 180 €!
Whisky fans: Join me and stop buying, please!!!
Some good news at the end: The new version is now available at 116 € in Germany, so it seems they are not selling (enough) at their moon prices. GOOOOOD!
Amen. I am not buying.
+1!
Thanks buddy. Glad to hear it's affordable for you. Hope that price sticks around! Otherwise it's a no go for me as well. 🥃
Best way for us to get the message across to them I agree is by not buying them anymore which is what I will do. From 80 pounds to 170 pounds in 1 year no thanks plenty of other options out there.
also got myself a bottle of it for 90€ some time ago, then i saw the price climb and climb. Its tasty and i enjoy it but id, at these recent price points, not replace it once the bottle is empty.
I love Talisker, it was my first whisky love, but Diageo is driving me away with their “let’s copy Macallan” pricing.
Indeed
@@Gwhisky WHAT! The Macallan 18 yr old is like $300. This is half that!!!!
I bought a bottle 5 years ago for $130 Australian dollars. Even allowing for the discount I got at the time, the current shelf price is at least $260. Of course it's fine whisky, but at today's prices there is no way I'll be replacing this bottle.
Literally double. Ridiculous. Good call. 🥃
Great review. Talisker 18 is one of my favorites. It’s a shame the beverage companies are hiking the prices up. Problem they don’t realize is that a good customer like myself would buy this 2-3 times a year. Now maybe once per year. That said, I picked this bottle up again today for $200 and it was alongside Macallan 18 for $500 🤔
I believe Afterglow is the name on the colour card at the fake tanning salon that matches its colour
Not "Miami Sunset?" 😂
Always enjoy your thoughts. Thanks
Thanks for watching, Andy! 🥃
Much as I like Talisker 18 I've always thought it not much better than the 10 and that's why I didn't buy it too often. I think it does emphasise the maritime notes more than the 10 but not by much. I has exactly the same Diageo Spec as the 10 - Coloured (obviously so, it resembles marmalade); chill-filtered and the same bottling strength. Now, I have to confess to something here. Talisker 10 has been a close friend of mine for a long, long, time and it's always on my shelf. It's the classic Talisker expression and the one by which all other Taliskers are judged by. It's routinely discounted in U.K supermarkets and I recently picked up a bottle for £30. Even before the price of Talisker 18 went mental I could almost buy three bottles of the 10 for one 18 which is why it didn't get a look in very often.
So, if it struggled to get on my shelf before it increased in price by 100% what chance does it have now? Answer - 0% It now costs £180 and Diageo haven't improved it one jot. It's exactly the same thing as it was when it was half the price. It's folk like you and me, Geoff, that buy whisky like this more than once in a lifetime. I used the present tense but it should have been the past tense. I used to buy Talisker 18 but I'm not going to any more.
Why does Diageo think that's a good business plan? I guess they'll have to market it as 'Premium' but is it? Talisker has an unusual flavour profile which is far more challenging than the premium sherry styles like Macallan 18 or Dalmore. Besides, there already was a 'premium' Talisker in the 25 year old. I suppose, looking at the big picture, and this is a point highlighted by our good pal WhiskyLock, Diageo might be looking to corner the budget range with their NAS and 10 year expressions where they can just use their muscle to hammer the opposition (£30 for Talisker 10) and keep the older stuff for the very wealthy. It's obvious that Talisker is churned out on a very large scale as it's a core ingredient in Johnnie Walker and that makes more money for them than anything else. The NAS range is pure marketing as it's nowhere near as good as the 10 but there's obviously enough spirit do have the range. The 18 and 25 are expensive but a token gesture as they return far less money than the cash cow of the cheap stuff. Like Dalmore and Macallan they are now designed to impress the suits by virtue of being expensive and nothing else.
I was lucky to pay 135 usd for Talisker 18 in New Hampshire today. Wicked good dram. And Oban 14 is still 64 usd at local Total Wine in CT.
That's a good price these days. It's a beauty! 🥃
Thoughtful and thorough review! Subscribed!
Thank you so much! 🙏🥃
There is no way I would buy this even with this glowing review. At current US prices, Laga16 is HALF the price of this. There are SO many other options, and Bunna is always a winner in my book. And it’s $50 less than this. That leaves enough for a 2nd bottle of decent entry level anything!
We all have our own limits and we all decide whats reasonable for us. If it's too much, don't buy it! These overpriced bottles don't deserve our business anyway! 🥃
In the afterglow a very nice review
Hah cheers Hans! 🥃
Hi Geoff, never had the Talisker 18 and at those prices probably won’t either (a shame though)but there are still plenty of good whiskies out there at good prices and I’m being really choosey now where my money goes ( rising living costs etc).The distilleries who put out good integrity single malts at good prices ( not Diageo) is where I’m looking. Slàinte Geoff, oh by the way,a damn good video 👍
Hi David. You're right, plenty of options! Definitely better bang-for-buck out there. Cheers! 🥃
Nice review, Geoff.
I paid roughly 74 euros for my bottle of Talisker 18 back in December 2019. Today it is virtually sold out in Bulgaria. Maybe some bottles can still be found but the price is well north of 100 euros already.
IMHO Lagavulin 16 yo (and 8 yo for that matter) and Talisker 18 prices of today are very strong contender for the most cynical move of Diageo along with their constant corner cutting with the standard bottlings against the absurdly priced "special releases". I've always been very sceptical about the actual price/quality ratio of Diageo whiskies and now I'm even more so. IMHO their pricing has very little to do with production costs, inflation, etc. They're just out to strip as much money off the consumers as they can using the greatest than ever interest in whisky globally. To this I'll always vote with my wallet and simply not buy. In fact, if I stop buying whisky today and keep my consumption rate, I think I'm good for the next 10 years. Easy! Of course, Diageo whiskies are by far not the last ones left on Earth, neither the best ones, so I doubt I'd have to do this.
Cheers!
Solid logic there. I'd agree about the pricing move. Even with the economic troubles of today there's no justifying price hikes on this level. If you're set for 10 years, then I'd agree there's no need. The only part I'd disagree with is that I think Diageo DO have some of the best distilleries in the world. They're often neutered, but many of them are world-class distillates. Tragic that they're so expensive. I completely understand anyone who says their money is better spend elsewhere. Cheers! 🥃
@@Gwhisky Problem is we don't have access to much of the world class spirit that comes out of Diageo distilleries. And world class spirit it is. Out of extended classic malts range there are no OB of Diageo single malts except for the Singleton branded range. Flora & Fauna bottles don't count and they are also neutered. In the end of the day it is their spirit to do whatever they see fit with it. Since I haven't heard of Diageo suffering any sells drops I have to give it to them: they are doing great. Millions of passive consumers buy their pedestrian whiskies. Thousands of "collectors", "investors" and even genuine whisky enthusiasts buy their overpriced "special releases". The only target group left bitching is the crusty "purists" and "cheap ass snobs" like myself. Lucky for us, there are many more distilleries that churn millions of bottles of high quality whisky at reasonable price.
Cheers
@@Gwhisky Amen Goeff. Sad but true.
It sounds like good stuff as per your review Geoff. I will stick with the 10 for now until older age offerings become reasonably obtainable. As for the prices, it seems each region seems to have their own economic reasons to ratchet up prices. Some products will stay on shelves but it's upto retailers to decide whether they can afford inventory build up or cut margins to sell it. You see quite a discrepancy sometimes even in the same city/town to the tune of +/- 20% or more. That's crazy manipulation or gouging. I don't care what the reasons are.
Very true. I often find myself running around my city because there's such discrepancy in the prices. There's definitely some greedy retailers out there who overcharge on top of Diageo itself overcharging. No fun.
Review tips (hope you can get them in Taiwan): for a "modern" one: Mackmyra Svensk Rök (a NAS, but a lovely one, from Sweden, smoked over juniper twigs) and for an old skool sherry bomb the Signatory Edradour 10 from the Unchillfiltered Collection. Cheers and thanks for the reviews!
Thr Mackmyra I've seen around. Definitely one to look into. Sadly I've been looking for that Edradour for ages. Nowhere to be found. Thanks for the suggestions! 🥃
Engaging, entertaining and informative review, as always. Thank you for your continuously great content Geoff!
Since you’re a Talisker fan, did you consider reviewing the 8 yo, 2021 release? It would be very interesting to compare and contrast with the 18 😊 age vs abv
Thanks for watching and for the kind words, Luís. I've looked at the 8 year old and considered it many times, but I've yet to pull the trigger. It's still on the shelves here, so it's something to consider. Appreciate the suggestion, a side-by-side would be a cool idea!
Whisky prices moved into the offensive spectrum a couple of years ago. I’m happy I purchased plenty to last years ago.
You're smarter than me! 🥃
@@Gwhisky ha! Nope. More luck than anything. I’m just behind drinking all my purchases. I’m up to about 1994. Lol
Fun!
Hah thanks buddy! 🥃
Brilliant review. This one's out of my price range though sadly.
I'm wondering whether you should develop a new hand gesture for "afterglow"...
😂😂😂
Agree with you, though ralfy did not rate this high recently
Reviewers don't always need to agree! Thanks for watching! 🥃
Cost like you get 10 skye storm port ruighe dark storm in big bucket 😂 haven't tried it, maybe one day in whiskey tasting or festival i will. Too expensive for me. Great review as always 🎉
You have to admit though, "afterglow" is a highly informative piece of gratuitous marketing wankery. It perfectly encapsulates that long lasting and permeating signature Talisker heat you get on the finish.
😂😂😂
Talisker 18 is one of my favorites. Just a couple years ago I picked up 3 bottles for $100.00 @ Binnys end of bin sale. Since Covid many merchants stopped marking down prices like they used to. If the bottles sit on the shelf long hopefully they will offer discounts???
One would hope. From whatvI hear there still are some bottles out there available at their old price point. Worth grabbing still if you can. $100 is a fantastic price for this, although probably not many bottles floating around at that price anymore. 🥃
Just got this bottle. Could not find it anywhere in CA, so had to order it from the east coast. Simply, AMAZING! For me, the predominant notes were: over ripe peaches, grilled peaches, vanilla, star anise, and little peat on the afterglow.
It's beautiful stuff! Glad you enjoy it so much. Hope you got it for a fair price. Cheers!
@@Gwhisky yup! Below $150!
Great review thanks Geoff. At around $200 USD in stores near me, I'll likely never try this which is a crying shame considering how much I love Talisker 10 (pre-label change). For context, liquor stores near me have the NAS Storm at around $50-55, 10 at around $67, Distiller's Edition for around $100. The recent pricing lunacy in the whisky world has ratcheted up to dizzying levels. Something needs to be done. I'm in total support of those buyers that boycott these prices by simply not buying offending bottles. Actually I have a $100 rule. If its more than $100, its not happening. I realize this limits my options, but a line has to be drawn somewhere, and reversing the price increases of whisky has to start with sending a clear message to the powers that be. Let that stuff gather dust on the shelves.
A bold stance. I'm not sure if you're brilliant or naive in thinking prices could come back down, but I respect that you're sticking to your guns. $200 for this is indeed too high. Shame. It's such a beauty. Cheers buddy! 🥃
@@Gwhisky Supply and demand has always had a direct impact on pricing. So i'll go with bold and brilliant, thanks 😄... Though, if i'm the only one saying no to the ridiculous runaway train of pricing, then pricing will continue increasing while others support it by buying it at these prices. I've gotten to the point in my whisky journey that I don't feel compelled to try everything under the sun in search of the holy grail. That is a slippery slope my friend. I"m still trying new things but limits are good. Like you've pointed out many bottles on the shelves are just not worth what they are asking, despite being excellent products. Cheers G!
@@EuropaWill Well said. I mentioned in another video that I'm not really the boycott type, but I am a "this shit is too expensive" type. So unless it's a deal or a sale, I'm not likely to buy this one again myself. Cheers!
I was able to get a bottle for $150 USD. Thought it was a great whisky and worth it at that price although I wouldn't go much higher. Ledaig 18 is a good substitute that has a similar profile and I can still get that for around $100 USD. Much better value.
$150 is up there, but still reasonable, I'd agree. Let's hope that price sticks around for a while. Ledaig 18 is incredible stuff, too. Imo the two aren't THAT similar, but both top quality whiskies of comparable quality. One, of course, is much better priced. Cheers Jay!
Please consider a review/comment of the recent whiskey price hike despite the falling GBP
It is on my top 5 of the best 18y olds😋
Have not yet tried the new one
Probably in my top 5 as well. Gorgeous whisky! 🥃
I was lucky enough yesterday to find a dusty box containing Talisker 18 in it for $145 at a bourbon museum (mom and pop liquor store that gouges bourbon i.e. $250 for Blanton's and $140 for Colonel EH Taylor small batch). The one good thing about the whole bourbon pricing madness is that those liquor stores haven't changed their Scotch prices in a while. It's sad to hear about the new pricing, but Redbreast 21 is $330 and I definitely feel it's worth that price so if Talisker 18 settles right at $200 I'd still get a bottle yearly. Cheers!
That's a great price for it. Let's hope it stays that way!
Another great review, G. I love this whisky but the most recent (and probably last) bottle I bought was not as good. Time to move on I guess.
Sorry to hear that. A few ppl have noted the more recent bottlings aren't as good. Shame.
I love your undisguised love for Talisker whiskey 🍷
A truly great distillate imo! Cheers Ron. 🥃
Really a great whisky. I like it a lot. Unfortunately, not an option at the current price point. Time to look out for alternatives.
Sad but true. 🥃
Like you Geoff, I'm a huge Talisker fan. I've got a couple of sample of this I've yet to try, but I'll open one up very soon. Cheers G!
It's a beauty! I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on it!
I just got a bottle from a clearance sale at 105 bucks which I think is a steal. Can't wait to crack it open! Cheers!
That's an incredible price! Good find! 🥃
@@Gwhisky Thanks man! There's yearly event in my area's store that marks down all inventory prices to what they normally get from distributors. Most people here are too busy hunting bourbon they just overlook great scotches. Works well for me, lol!
im surprised they haven't lost money, i used to buy lagavulin 16 but not anymore
Hey Geoff. Love your name. It's rare that I see another. I got the same 18 yr bottling you have as a gift for the birth of my daughter (a few years ago) and I agree on all points. It was beautifully balanced, and a real special occasion whiskey. But dude. There's no way I'm spending the cash on it again. My wife also got me the Bunnahabhain 18 for my birthday this year and I love it, but it's the same story: diminishing returns. I guess I need to just passively wait for another to come my way, because there's other whisky out there for me to spend my money on.
Thanks Geoff. Right back at ya... beautiful name. Noble, handsome, masculine, with an understated ruggedness to it.
As for the whisky, it really is a shame. Both Bunna and Talisker have shot up so much recently and they're just not worth it nowadays. Why passively wait for the next bottle, though? Seems to me you could just make another baby... 😂🥃
@@Gwhisky Shhhhh! Don't let my wife hear you!!! I'm good with one kid. Then again, Talisker eighteeeeennn...no, nope. I'm good.
Holy 210...in Germany this one you still can get for around 110-140 euros
It seems there are still plenty of places where this bottle price hasn't shot up yet. If you like it, get it while you can! 🥃
@@Gwhisky the price shot up from last year (got mine for around 85 euros), so it's still an 40-60 percent increase
@@Vanityspirits Brace yourself. More to come, most likely. 😬
I think 1 store in my area has it for $160 USD before tax. Some stores have it for $190. I have 1 bottle but I may be 1 and done.
Yeah it's getting up there. Amazing stuff but there's a limit. 🥃
Lol always entertaining my friend! I'm not the boycott type, but with the recent price hikes on top of all the other crap they're known for it's getting easier to justify avoiding Diageo products altogether. Spending my money on distilleries that care about the integrity of the product as well as the consumer. Cheers!
Hah same here. I'm not the boycott type myself. But I am the "this shit is too expensive for me" type. 😂
what's afteglow in chinese? LOL great review. Talisker is yum. but the 18 is around 200 usd here in the Philippines. pffft F#@% NO.
Hah yeah. Just too much. 🥃
I found this on sale in Australia awhile back and it was 120 so it was a big yes but now its around 180 aud.....Its a great drop but yeah different markets play a part but in general everything going up in price. Great review as usual mate
$120 isn't bad. $180 is pushing it, but still cheaper than a lot of other markets. Glad you grabbed it on sale! Thanks for watching Dan! 🥃
Oban 14 £70, Lagavulin 16 £80+, Talisker 18 £175. Welcome to Diageo and enjoy your shopping Malt Mates 😋😂🙄 just one example to compare Glen Scotia 18 £80 any question?? Thank You for attention. 🙋♂️
Silver lining... there are still good value buys out there. Cheers! 🥃
Picked up my only bottle of the 18 a few years ago. It's a very luxurious whisky. But that might be what's wrong with it. It's too pretty. And that's fine for a classic Highland or Speyside profile. But I think Talisker's profile lends itself better to youth. I'd take the 10 over the 18 all day long. I've never come across it, but I'd like to try some of their 8 year cask strength or an independent bottling. It's all subjective, of course. If someone has some cash to spend on a nice 18 YO, Talisker is a great option.
Fair enough. You like what you like. And I 100% agree that Talisker is brilliant as a younger whisky. Youth works in its favour. BUT, the 18 is still my personal favourite from the line. Cheers! 🥃
Hi Geoff ! It's realy good whisky, but Ardbeg and Lagavulin are better in my opinion .Good job , like !!!!
Cheers Light! 🥃
@@Gwhisky Cheers !
I only ever buy this bottle at auction, where it actually ends up below shelf price a lot of the time.
I have enjoyed the great dram, I have come to the end of my Talisker journey, I have kept the memory of the afterglow. From now on, the crown of anti-diageo is made ready for me. Amen.
Hah yeah we just discussed it the other day. One of the best Taliskers. Such a shame! 🥃
Truly! One of my favorite whisky! BTW, even though I'm Taiwanese, what do you mean at 3:52 ?
Hah just being silly. I spoke in bad Spanish and said my Chinese is no good. Dumb joke. 😉
A-ha!🍺
Very unusual review Goeff, very serious one. No jokes as always but wait, wait; price of Talisker 18 is a bigest Joke 🤣. I used to drink it once, now i just laughing; both things are good at some point. Its brilliant video anyway, sad and serious but enjoyable. This review is about Talisker 18 but in comment section the Star to nite is Talisker...Storm 😂😂😎🤷♂️🥃🙋♂️
Hah didn't realize this one was so serious. You're right, the new price is a joke! Cheers Peatbull! 🥃
Nice review. This is a good whisky. Was able to pick up 2 bottles at $99 each earlier this year on sale. Now its $160. Hell. No.
Damn $99 is a great price! 🥃
In Australia I’ve seen this for A$132.64 which actually isn’t too bad when you consider Highland Park 18 will set you back A$264.99!😳
I’ve just bought a Glenlivet 18. I’ve still to taste it but your comment about it makes me look forward to it even more. Thanks.
Glad this one's still a fair price in your market. Is your Glenlivet 18 at 43%? That's the good one. They rebranded recently and brought it down to 40%, unfortunately. 🥃
It’s the 40% I’m afraid. I’m hoping it will still be good. As a Scotsman living in Australia I’m curious how you come to be in Thailand. Feel free to say it’s none of my business. 😀👍🏻
@@daveandrews5485 I haven't tried the 40% yet. I might at some point, but I'm still about miffed that they made the switch to a lower abv.
I don't live in Thailand, I'm in Taiwan. I came here in my 20s to travel and ended up falling in love with the place. Cheers!
Well, if your game to look at the pole opposite, in terms of bang for buck, I’d recommend “Naked Malt”. Formerly known as Grouse.
This whisky flys in the face of what I normally would drink - 40% abv, probably colored and chill filtered.
Highland Park, Glenturret, Glenrothes and Macallan are / were the core ingredients. The final composition was matured in first-fill and refill American and European oak casks, then finished in first-fill oloroso Sherry butts for a further six months. It cost me Au$49. In my market I’m pressed to find what I like for under $100, and average $120.
Love it! Bought two more bottles.
Can only find good reviews of it.
Sounds interesting. I just picked up a bottle of Monkey Shoulder, so I might grab Naked Malt for a head-to-head at some point. Thanks for the suggestion!
Any 18yr old Scotch I've recently purchased has been at auction which is still currently best value.
The last 2 months has seen 4 bottles of your Talisker 18 selling for around £90 - £100 plus postage. (fortunately I can collect) I would rather buy from a local independent shop but at 6 times the price of the 10yr old its just not possible!
If brands like Deanston or Arran can sell their 18yr for just twice the price of entry level 12 & 10 then it's just greed from diagio!!! 😡
Agree! There's a reasonable bump in prices due to economic factors and then there's Diageo using that as an excuse! 🥃
i got my current bottle with $129 USD, it was 3 years ago, and now still hv some dusty bottle cost 150 in my area, maybe i should grab a back up
Smart! Hope you can find more at a good price. 🥃
Hey would like to see you reviewing/comparing both Glenlivet 18
Id like to, but that involves spending money on the 40% release. Hard to bring myself to buy the new one when the old is still on the shelves.
@@Gwhisky you know a few days ago I did a blind test with both and got surprised when I discovered I had prefered the batch reserve. Don’t understand why. I guess I felt the batch reserve spicier and more intense. Must do it again.
I've always liked Talisker 18. For all the reasons you list. To the point where I'd overlook the semi-dodgy presentation and even recommend it to people because the flavours are there and it's a good experience. But at the new price I have NO problem leaving it on the shelf from now on. Diageo are outright disrespecting their customers.
True. At this point it's just rude. Heh.
Can someone please explain how can sherry barrel give red fruits hints?
This is being VERY heavily advertised by a big UK online Retailer on my Facebook feed...I wonder if they're struggling to shift stock at the new RRP...hope so.
Yeah I can't imagine they'll be selling as many bottles as they were.
I used to say: Talisker Distillers Edition is just as good if not better than the 18 and it used to be 50% of the (then) price. But now there is no 2022 edition. Is it discontinued?
I have no idea. I haventbheard anything about that. Hope not!
I agree. The DE is just as good as the 18. But now the DE is selling for $100. Probably won't buy another bottle of Talisker at regular price
Right on all counts G
It’s great whisky , but I for one absolutely refuse to pay so much… for any whisky , yes we have inflation , we also have exploitation and I won’t allow myself be involved , I used to draw a line at £100 , now sometimes , occasionally I’ll go £130 ish , but above this level is simply too much 👍
Exploitation is the right word there, Allan! I tend to have a similar cut-off point. £100 for what interests me, and roughly £130 for the fancy stuff is usually about as far as I'll go unless the bottle is a split! Cheers!
Online, as of early April 2024, the price of a bottle of T18 is about $174.
Comparatively that's not terrible, actually. 🥃
For me, as someone who kind of recently got into whiskey, I keep thinking "Wow, this is such a barrier to flavors I simply won't experience". I got lucky when I managed to grab a Glenfarclas 25 for 107 EUR in 2020. But right now, anything over 15 years of maturity is not whisky I can readily afford. Glenfarclas 18 seems to still be fairly priced, but other than that... it's a tough search.
Glenfarclas has some of the fairest prices when it comes to older age statements. I'm not sure how long that will last, so enjoy them while you can! 🥃
wow, i just googled prices here in Brisbane, Au -------------> ~$250....WTH.....that's just rude.....you can get so much value elsewhere under $160
Lol it is rude, isn't it? Yeah good whisky but better value to be found for sure. 🥃
@@Gwhisky Btw, i had the 10yr old a couple of months ago....I couldn't do it / finish it.....i was shocked....I remember it being more refined, balanced a few years ago...it was superficial, rough, poorly constructed...all pepper and sharp edges, so to speak.....I would absolutely love to taste 18yr old, but given my recent experience with the 10 + the price on the 18yr old, I suppose I'll just never go there....ho hum
I'm debating on buying this for $150 at my local shop in CT. What do you think about that price?? I'm a bourbon guy through and through, however, Talisker 10 one of my favorite whiskies of all time. I love its boldness, slight smoke, salted caramel, and nice warm finish. And my favorite whiskey ever is Bunna 12 Cask Strength. I'm debating pulling the trigger for $150 on this 18... But it may not be bold enough for me.. I'd love it to be closer to 100 proof. What do you all think? Worth $150 if I love Talisker 10 and Bunna 12 CS?
That's a cheaper price than what you'll find in most markets nowadays. Pricey, but I'd be ok with it personally, especially since you're such a fan of the 10. Absolutely love this one! 🥃
The actual prices really haven't changed rather your dollar isn't buying as much used to and as the dollar keeps dropping, those prices are just going to keep going up. I didn't get into Single Malts to save money anyway. I collect Port Ellen's. That should tell you enough.
The actual prices have definitely changed. Congrats on your Port Ellen.
If the whiskey is worth it, I am willing to spend on average $10 per year. Once it gets past that point I really have to question if it's worth the extra cost.
Fair enough! We all have our limits! 🥃
can you do a comparison Video between ledaig 10 vs Talisker 10 vs laphroig 10
If I ever happen to have all three at the same time. Cool idea!
You already done a rank 😋🥃🙋♂️
18 year old whisky is still underaged where you live, yet, a 12 year old whisky was of age not long ago! LOL Crazy
Huh?
Around 250NZ$ in New Zealand 🤯….
not much glow coming from my after at this price….
Would love to try an indy bottling of Talisker …. better presented and probably better value too ?
There are a few IB out there, but quite hard to come by in my market. I've had some younger Taliskers that are fantastic!
"F*$k no" That'll do nicely.
Thanks for the review Geoff. Been waiting for this.. I'm a big fan of Talisker 10, and I'm hesitating on buying this due to the pricing ( around 125usd in my region as of today exrate). Wondering is this a good price?
*Btw what's the chinese word that u say?
Hah I didn't speak any Chinese here. Just making a joke there. I'd say USD $125 is still a fair price. Hope it stays that low. Worth it imo! 🥃
@@Gwhisky haha that caught me XD i repeat a few times to hear it :D
Look like i have to be quick before it increase again!
Tried Talisker 15-20 years ago, much prefer Islay whisky.
Fair enough!
I was wondering which whisky do you like more, Ledaig 18 or Talisker 18? I have an unopened bottle of Ledaig 18. I've never had it, but I loved the Ledaig 10. Especially as the level went down. Cheers 🥃
They're both top class. More of a mood choice really. Value is Ledaig by a wide margin but for enjoyment? Gun to my head probably still Ledaig. 😉
F*#@ no! LoL 🤣
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haha, nice, hockey puck no , did i hear . . . value : bad . . . a time in 2004 it was 85$CAD, i hesitated and only got a few in stock, since the 21y Cask Strength 59.8% was only 125$CD (so i got 2 cases). AMAZING profile, but i settle for STORM nowadays
God CS 21 Talisker for $125... almost inconceivable. I swear whisky is better than stocks! 🥃
Was lucky to buy a bottle at 100USD. Guess I bought 2
Great price! 🥃
Older label > new label
Agree, especially for the 18, which is supposed to look sophisticated.
Today I put my hand at the old version of talisker 18 in Israel
at fair price 130$
That's a very fair price nowadays. Good catch! 🥃
AFTER-GLOW. 😆😆😆
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Glad I got in early and accumulated my hundreds of bottles before they went out of control.
Hundreds you say? Can we be friends? 😉
I've watched a handful of your videos but the thing that always keeps me from subscribing and coming back regularly is how many times you edit a single video. You have edits every 5-10 seconds like you can't continue a train of thought for longer than that. Please don't take that as negative criticism because I genuinely want more scotch whiskey content but I just wanted to express why I don't come back to your channel more regularly.
Yeah it's I script the videos in advance and later edit them to be concise. Not for everyone, I suppose. 🥃
So in the uk Talisker 18 now costs £100 more than a Ledaig 18.
The folks at Talisker must be consuming too much of their own product
Absolutely absurd.
I don't care is expensive, its liquid gold
LOL "my chinese is not great"!
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If people stop paying the ridiculous prices, they will have to offer discounts.
Awesome whisky, awful price. Makes me sad :(
Agree. Tragedy. 🥃
S*** thought I was going to be first but the porn link beat me to it.
Same as yourself Geoff I consider myself lucky/smart to have picked up one at auction last year for 1/3 of the price it’s going for now.
The way the world is going I only see the demand for luxury like single malt going down. Yes the costs to manufacture are going stratospheric but if the vast majority of us wake up and find we don’t have a pot to piss in then surely we are staring at a whisky Loch that makes the one in the early 1980s look like a puddle.
I think the capitalist pigs see the writing on the wall and with these price hikes are scratching around for a final windfall before they set off over the horizon on their super yachts.
That said this is still a dram for the apocalypse.
Hah well said. A dram for the apocalypse indeed. I love it. Hopefully they sell substantially less and start bringing this back down to a reasonable price. Naive of me, but we can hope. 🥃
If the 10 year old is different in 2022, that means in 2030 the 18 year old will be different
It's chill-neutered and burnt sugar coloured, so I'll pass...
Fair enough!
Tried. didn’t liked, nothing great to me, sorry.
No apology needed (even if it wasn’t sincere 😉). Tastes are different. Cheers! 🥃