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That's the hard thing for smaller/younger distilleries. They're always going to seem overpriced when compared to the more established players. Small volumes and getting taxed as soon as it's bottled is such a killer.
Yes, very true. And to be fair, I don't normally go for Bordeaux cask, but they were out of the sherry cask, will try that next.
I have had the Glendronach, but hadn't realised they had been taken over, so will grab a bottle whilst I can...
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Yeah, tbh red wine finishes are extremely hit and miss across the board and I generally avoid them as well.
There are some good under the radar sherry offerings in diageos flora and fauna range. The Dailuaine and Blair Athol are good value, the Mortlach is a lovely dram but is insane money these days.
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That's the hard thing for smaller/younger distilleries. They're always going to seem overpriced when compared to the more established players. Small volumes and getting taxed as soon as it's bottled is such a killer.
A'Bunadh is one of the few non age statement whiskies that I'll buy, as you say a real sherry banger.
If you're a big sherry head then I'm assuming you've had the Glendronach 18? It's incredible, Christmas cake in a glass. If you haven't, try to get hold of some now as Jack Daniels have just bought them and are in the process of ruining it. Look for bottles that still state that it's non chill filtered and natural colour as JD think it's better to not do that anymore.