Scotsman Brilliance 15-inch Gourmet Clear Ice Machine review

The Scotsman Brilliance 15-inch Gourmet ice machine (SRCG065A) is the value pick among premium clear-ice makers. Scotsman rates it at 65 pounds of clear, slow-melting top-hat cubes a day, with a 26-pound bin, and it's approved for outdoor kitchens. AJ Madison prices run about $3,799 to $4,499 depending on finish and drain type, well under Sub-Zero's 15-inch ice maker. The catch is a short 1-year parts and labor warranty and a more utilitarian look. If you care about ice more than logos, start here.

Best for: Clear ice · Entertainers · Attainable luxury

Design and build

Scotsman is a commercial ice specialist, and the Brilliance shows it. It's 15 inches wide, 33.375 inches tall and 22 inches deep, with a lighted bin and a self-closing, field-reversible door. You can order stainless or panel-ready, and gravity-drain (SRCG065A) or pump-drain (SRCP065A) versions. It uses R290 refrigerant.

This SR-prefix model succeeds the older Brilliance SCCG50, which AJ Madison now lists as no longer available. If a dealer quotes you an SCCG, ask whether it's old stock.

Performance on paper

Scotsman rates output at 65 pounds a day at 70°F air and 50°F water, falling to 49 pounds a day at 90°F air and 70°F water. That spread matters for outdoor kitchens and warm garages, so plan on the lower figure if the machine lives outside. The 26-pound bin is a pound larger than the U-Line and Sub-Zero 15-inch models.

The cubes are clear gourmet top-hat shapes, which melt slowly and look good in a glass. A water-quality sensor, a no-water alert and a clean reminder help keep the machine running and the ice tasting clean.

Who it's for (and who should skip it)

Buy it if you entertain, want clear ice for cocktails, and would rather spend the savings elsewhere in the kitchen. It's also a strong outdoor pick because it's rated for both.

Skip it if you want app alerts, a square cube, or a fully integrated, Sub-Zero-matched look. Anyone uneasy about a 1-year warranty on a machine with water, pumps and a compressor should price an extended plan.

Price, warranty and service

AJ Madison lists the panel-ready gravity-drain model at about $3,799, stainless gravity at $4,099 and the stainless pump-drain SRCP065A-1SS at $4,499. Warranty is 1 year parts and labor on all components and 5 years parts on the compressor. Ice makers need regular cleaning whatever the brand, so confirm a local authorized servicer before you buy.

How it compares

The Sub-Zero Designer 15-inch ice maker matches the 65 lb rating with Wi-Fi and a longer warranty, for about $1,600 more. See Scotsman vs Sub-Zero ice makers for the full breakdown, and the U-Line 1 Class 15 for a square-cube alternative. Our best undercounter ice makers and the undercounter refrigeration hub cover the field, and the Kitchen Suite Matcher can fit it into a full plan.

Specifications

Specs and prices checked Oct 7, 2026 against Scotsman’s site and authorized retailers. Configurations, panels and installation change the price: confirm with a dealer. How we rate.

Head-to-head comparisons

• Scotsman vs Sub-Zero Ice Maker (2026): 15" Clear Ice

Where it ranks

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Prices are manufacturer or retailer list prices when we last checked; luxury brands set minimum advertised prices, so savings usually come from dealer packages and rebates. Ratings are editorial estimates: see how we rate.