Scotsman appliances: review and lineup
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Scotsman is a commercial ice-machine specialist owned by Ali Group and based in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Its residential Brilliance line brings that expertise home, making clear gourmet cubes in a 15-inch undercounter footprint. If ice is the whole point, Scotsman is the specialist to start with.
Our database covers the Scotsman Brilliance 15 Gourmet Clear Ice Machine (about $3,799 to $4,499). It's rated at 65 lb of ice a day at 70°F air and 50°F water, and Scotsman also publishes 49 lb a day at 90°F air and 70°F water, a useful figure for outdoor kitchens. The bin holds 26 lb. Cubes are clear, slow-melting "top-hat" gourmet cubes. A water-quality sensor, no-water alert, cleaning reminder, lighted bin and self-closing, field-reversible door are included, and it's rated for indoor or outdoor use. It's 33.375 inches tall.
Pricing depends on configuration: panel-ready gravity drain sits at the low end, and the stainless pump-drain model at the top. Current residential models carry an SR prefix (SRCG065A); the older SCCG models are discontinued, so check model numbers when you shop.
The warranty is 1 year parts and labor on all components plus 5 years on compressor parts. That's shorter than Sub-Zero's 2 years, so ask your dealer about local service. Every clear-ice machine needs regular cleaning to keep producing well.
Who should shop Scotsman: entertainers, home bars and outdoor kitchens that want clear ice without paying for a luxury badge. Who should skip it: buyers who want a panel-matched suite with app alerts (see Sub-Zero) or a longer full warranty.
Compare it in Scotsman vs Sub-Zero ice maker, look at the U-Line 1 Class 15, or read our best undercounter ice makers, clear ice maker guide and the undercounter refrigeration hub.
Scotsman appliances we review
Scotsman Brilliance 15-inch Gourmet Clear Ice Machine
Scotsman · Undercounter unit · Ice maker
- $3,799-$4,499 MSRP
- 15″ wide
- 1-yr full warranty
- Ice per day (lb): 65
- Bin storage (lb): 26
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.
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Questions about Scotsman
Is Scotsman a good ice maker brand?
Yes. Scotsman is a commercial ice-machine specialist, and its residential Brilliance 15 is rated at 65 lb of clear ice a day with a 26 lb bin. Our editorial ratings, estimated from specs rather than tests, score it a 5 for performance and a 4 for value, with design its weaker point.
Can a Scotsman ice maker go outdoors?
The Brilliance 15 is rated for indoor and outdoor use. Scotsman lists 49 lb of ice a day at 90°F air and 70°F water, so expect less ice on hot days than the 65 lb headline. Choose the pump-drain SRCP065A if there's no floor drain below your outdoor counter.
What warranty does Scotsman offer?
Retailers list 1 year parts and labor on all components and 5 years on compressor parts for the Brilliance residential models. That's shorter than Sub-Zero's 2-year coverage on its 15-inch ice maker. Keep up with cleaning reminders and confirm a local authorized service provider before you buy.