ralfy review 1031 - Glen Scotia Double Cask @46%vol:

I noticed you don't use Glencairn glasses lately: is there any reason for that?

Definitely not " affordable" at 70 dollars here in Oregon USA 😬 Can get something with a considerable age statement for that price!

Ralfy 'malty.. barley smokey.. peaty'... single malt.

Although it's the equivalent of about 60+ pounds here in Western Canada, it was one of my fav Scotches when I tried it. I don't see it around anymore but the 10 year old is now available and it's 15 pounds cheaper. It leads me to believe there is either some older whisky in the Double Cask or they are using their very best casks for it.

Have to say Billy is a very nice cat!! Maybe he could be a feature ..testing whisky aromas or something 🤩

Can’t find 1031 Extra.

This could very well be Ralfy’s whisky of the year. He clearly really impressed and with great value like that, it really seems like it could be his choice. Just sayin 😉

Gonyirsel Ralfy. For us long time followers of your whisky reviews, your recent malt mark.changes are baffling.
I think either you do a full video on what your new scoring system means or leave the puzzle why a bottle of blended Johnny Walker beats this bottle of Glen Scotia. The internet is forever.
Have ye thought of recalculating your reviews by some approximation and annotating your old videos with a realistic mm?

Lovely dram! For me, one of the best budget NAS whiskies. In Bulgaria it usually costs around EUR 30; however, I bought a bottle at Metro at EUR 22, which is a ridiculously low price for such a good whisky.

Who else came here via Whisky Whims? 😂

Lone voice of dissent: I've a bottle of this and I just can't seem to enjoy it was much as others here. It does get better with a little water added to open it up but before that I just don't find it that enjoyable. Sorry malt mates!

"It's not even a rant..."

Well... 😝

Hi Ralfy. I have been following your channel. Your videos are very informational. You recently mention you will be putting up videos with regards to independent bottlers and what a good idea! I have always interested why IB bought the whisky from well known distilleries and yet when the IB bottled them, the whisky are not as good as the original bottling? Also, if the IB bought different casks from a single distillery and blended them, does this malt regard as a Single Malt?

They have to filter, you don’t want to have wood chips in your mouth…

After all the PRAISE, you gave it a score of 83? WTFruit Ralphy?

I got a bottle of this whisky about 10 years ago and was a bit disappointed as it had a sulfur note that didn't go away for nearly 6 months of patiently tasting and letting it sit for a few weeks before testing it again. Perhaps it's time to give this one another chance.

Edit This evening I purchased the Double Cask and I'm very impressed with this current bottling. The nose has notes of butter-scotch, vanilla and a faint oakiness. The flavors on the palate really are very well balanced between the influences of the bourbon casks and the PX casks, so plenty of citrus, pineapple and honey along with some darker, more savory fruit flavors as well. The finish is medium-long and drying.

For a NAS whisky, this is really good stuff. There's practically no "young whisky bite" in evidence. If given a dram of this in a blind tasting, I would guess its age to be 10 to 12 years, and for all we know the majority of the spirit might actually be that old. I may have just found my new "everyday" single malt. Thanks for reviewing this, Ralfy!

Love this stuff. Value for money!!!

I love this dram its always been a go to for a daily dram. Delicious toffee and caramel and its blended with sherry and american oak to perfection. I will say older batches were slightly better juice.

Realizing you aren’t using Glencairn anymore. Wondering why? And what is that new glass you use now?

glen scotias presentation is really nice puts me in mind of arran

£34 on Amazon ralfy, just ordered a bottle.
Great review.

Love the 15. The only downside is that there is a little colouring added. They don't in the 18 though.

" they don't mention that it's natural colour " That is because colourant has been added.

O yes there he is!!!

I keep loving your reviews. So keep them comming Ralfy. If it is possible one a day haha.

I just wish the whisky manufacturers would educate their customers about 'Scotch mist'. I think they're doing a great disservice to the drinking public. It's a horrible case of form over function. Other than the effects of the alcohol, whisky is about taste. Why would you strip away taste? It's like Porsche putting off road tires on a 911 because some uneducated drivers think they look good. I'd be happy to take the lead of this campaign. Cheers, mates.

I quickly became a big fan of this bottle. One thing I’m confused about though… by all accounts I see it’s unpeated, but I swear I taste peat in the background. Anyone else? And this isn’t my first go-around, I’ve been at it for a number of years now. I don’t know, perhaps they reuse some casks that formally held peated malt, or maybe it’s just the way the briny and oak char notes commingle on my palate.

Ralfy, when you say "it's a hell of a good whisky for the price", I wish you would say the price since prices vary so much in different regions/countries. I've seen prices on bottles differ by as much as 100% from one place to another. So it would be good to know what you think is a good value based on your actual numbers. Thanks!

Finished 3 bottles of this since 2020, a very good whisky indeed. Full, round, warm. I would love to see this one at 7 years old for some reason. Glen Scotia 7 Double Cask. Oh yeah bring it

A fan of some years in Ukraine. Thank you for insightful info on whisky, whiskey and other spirits.

So glad you reviewed the double cask. I honestly believe this is a huge sleeper bottle. I’ve had this blind with much higher priced malts and enjoyed this more. This is a shelf staple for me.

Ralfy! I finally understand what to look for, re: Scotch Mist! Thanks! :)

Well done Glen Scotia 🥃 I have been very lucky to have tried a few whiskies from GS, they have some cracking stuff 😁🥃

Good job Ralfy!
Here Is something it made me think:
I drink scotch for over 35 yrs now (not always the best one) but I frankly never heard about whisky mist marketing stuff from somebody drinking scotch
I have heard beginners saying it is sweet or it is easy to drink or not too strong (ABV)…. but never too misty
I agree that a reason for filtration coming from producers but is it really coming from consumers demand?
IMO I am not sure that Glen scotia had to filter a bit its double cask to please the traveler or the beginner about mist
Maybe GS wanted instead to create an easy drinking stuff and for instance get rid of a funky tasting note that doesn’t fit with beginners palette and is loved by enthousiastes …
Cheers 🥃

Hopefully someday I'll see more varieties of Glen Scotia. Currently the only thing I can ever find is the Victoriana.

Very good review Ralfy , I totally agree ,fantastic whisky and really good value for money .
Glen Scotia my fav distillery , character at each level each release …without the crazy prices .

Only Glen Scotia I've tried so far is a sample of the 15 year. Did not agree with me, too funky/tangy and orange for me. Don't get what the fuss is about tbh, ah well, will leave it for others to enjoy

Ralfy, you mentioned "price pumping", well I've just noticed that on the Glen Scotia website, that they are offering a free Glencairn glass with the bottle. BTW, thanks for the great review, all true!

I tried Glen Scotia Double cask at the whisky experience in Edinburgh and definitely the whisky that opened me up to the wider whisky world away from what you get in the supermarkets, tasty stuff.

Available for 30€ in Germany. Excellent value!

Its my go too dram, now that Bunna 12 is overpriced here in NZ.

I bought a bottle of the Double Cask 3 years ago and really really liked it. I was my first time trying a Campbelltown whisky and it didn’t disappoint. I got the viscosity, resinness, and richness I had been hearing about. I got a mini bottle of the Double Cask last year and it seemed a lot thinner and blander to me. Not sure if there was something going on with my palate or if they really do fill their minis with a different liquid.

Glen Scotia is already better than Springbank, in my book anyway. I adore Glen Scotia and it’s not being hoarded and price jacked by snobs. Plus I like the whisky better, flat out.

Here in NZ malted grain has gone up in price by 25%. Because of the Ukraine war with Putin. The price of malted barley is controlled by the world market. 20 minutes up the road NZ grown and malted barley has gone up 25% .It totally sucks. My homebrew store is absorbing the price rise to keep his customers. Customers like me are paying more too. The prices, ralfy are going to rise more. This whole my whisky is worth more than yours is going to change. Economics on the world market is going to hit harder than ever before. Excise tax, malt prices .and hops are killing the industry . Even home brewing is not so cheap anymore. Cheers mate😎👍

I generally like Glen Scotia, but if I’m gonna pay their premium (but not outrageous) price I save for the older stuff. Because their slightly older stuff is actually a good value for the quality and age compared to other distilleries. Of course, in the US all alcohol is suffering in inflation more than most the world.

I bought this back in 2021 and was impressed with how good it was for the price. Just checked the latest pricing and it has only increased by about $5 NZD since I bought it. Nice to see Billy cat again. He certainly knows where the treats are kept. Cheers!

Picked up a bottle from your favourite... Amazon...

ralfy is your bro ok

got one , and i like it a lot
greetz people

Just today bought the 15 year old, really curious about it.