"The definition of "good whiskey" is "whiskey you like to drink" and the right way to drink whiskey is the way you want to" Frickin AMEN! Unless you're pouring coke onto Pappy Van Winkle 20-Year. People have been shot for less.
I like Whiskey with Fanta, i know it sounds crazy, but just add alot of ice to that drink and you're golden! My preference is either the cheaper Jameson, or Johnny Walker Red label, these compliments the Fanta perfectly.
@@MistahPink95 My dear Dad introduced the 18 yr old me to Rum and Water of Cloves at a corrugated tin Pub in Central Australia, 40 degree centigrade in the shade - can turn the roughest Rum into a smooth nectar - he was a whiskey man though - sometimes if he had a rough bottle (Corio Whiskey) he'd have it in milk - his idea of a Health Drink haha ... he's long gone now sadly.
Initially, I believed it nigh impossible to value the "humble" perspective of a man wearing a braided chain 4 inch gold medallion. But if this man was a character in Fallout, he'd be a goddamn 10/10 charisma. I would follow him into battle, just to have the small chance of celebrating with him afterwards.
As a 47 yr old Irish man who's always been an avid whiskey drinker, I'm blown away by how informative and enthusiastic this was. A job well done there guys, nice work. Loved every second and Daniel... You're a legend. I despise pretentious drinkers and you nailed it. 👊🏼
Totally agree, did a great job of explaining. I'm Scottish and still in Scotland and appreciate the guys almost perfect pronunciation of the whiskies and the place names etc. I've always just taken a small splash of room temp water with whisky. I could never show my face in public again if I started all that glass straw drops of water caper. 😂
I’m just now switching from wine and martinis to whiskey. Any you would recommend?. I’ve had jack daniels, and four Roses bourbon so far. I would love to explore different varieties.
@@inominate2024 I'm going to assume you're either joking or haven't watched the video, "Pete" as opposed to "Peat" is a joke they make in it, some guy in Scotland who's the only person who knows how to produce smoked whisky.
@@Oldbigr3d1974 I have no clue what all of that means since I am fairly new to this hobby but you can't call something "terrible" for no good reason like DigitalEkho did. You yourself even said "however, was really good". but thank you for explaining. I will search more into single malt and blends.
@@tlanthony82 I never said it was terrible and yes I did enjoy it. I had to pick up when you got blends and single malts mixed up mind. I thank you as I also learnt a few new things about Whisky/ey. Keep them coming .
@@KobeBean33000 he didnt slam people who enjoy it, he said it exists to be flavorless and make other things alcoholic, which is completely true. Its the difference between saying "people who like pepsi are wrong" and saying "im not a fan of pepsi because its got a lot of sugar in it"
Ben, that one later in the video was even better! Jason makes fun of him, BUT THEN BRIAN JUST DOES THE EXACT SAME THING!!! If my roommate weren't sleeping just in the other room, I would have never stopped laughing out loud!
foolscap77 he is allowed to voice his opinion about vodka but not in a way that belittles or denigrates people who like vodka so he isn’t being hypocritical in this case, had he said something like “anyone who drinks vodka is a loser” would have been a different story
But what he said is true. Vodka is deliberately made to be tasteless. The better the vodka, the less it tastes. Whisky has a variety of tastes. Its very different and when he says vodka exists to make other things alcoholic he is speaking the truth. Its a great mixer because its tasteless but pointing that out and noting the differences between the two spirits isn't a "slam."
There are exceptions to the 'no way is wrong'... I work in a bar in a hotel in Scotland that does a lot of whisky, a customer came in and ordered one of our more expensive whisky's and a pint of water, they then preceded to pour the whisky into the pint of water and drink it.... that is wrong.
Shintonias should go check out his channel. They like to use their knowledge to open doors for people on exploring whiskey, rather than use their knowledge to put themselves on a pedestal. It pretty neat ;-)
Actually the ice cream companies know the flavour is lessened when frozen so they make it super sweet. Eating Luke warm ice cream is like just cream with a load of sugar
Actually, it depends on the company and the flavour. I used to melt my ice cream a little a lot to enhance the overall taste but eat it before it melted completely. That makes it feel like an ice cream with a extra flavor coating. But, as I said, this doesn't work with all flavours. For example, strawberry tastes so sweet that I just puke it out, but mangos get a nice sultry texture this way. Also, you can use the melted ice cream to work with the toppings. Try adding some chocolate syrup to a vanilla ice cream but instead of eating it instantly, swirl it around in the bowl letting it melt a little so that it now feels like a chocolate doughnut hole but tastes like ice cream
@@LividLobster eating slightly melted ice cream is a thing. I had a friend (she passed from cancer a couple years ago, RIP Joyce), who loved slightly melted ice cream
Also on a side note: If you are specifically looking for whiskies with a high oil content, you don't have to rely on your or other people's experience. Instead specifically look for non-chill filtered whiskies, which the Bruichladdich happens to be and the rye they try afterwards most probably isn't. Chill filtration is a process that is specifically designed to remove oily components from whisky, because they can make it cloudy at low temperatures.
my old drinking partner Ron used to take on occasion - depending on the malt `an angels teardrop` to `suffuse the oils` - this was many years ago, and I am so impressed to hear it again (in different words). I almost stopped this video but now I see true knowledge and appreciation.
@ Good news. He has a youtube channel caleld The Whiskey Vault, in fact this video takes place inside the Vault, its the set for their own channel. You can have a good time drinking and learning as much as you want, they upload nearly daily.
As someone who can't handle straight whisky in any capacity, I love watering it down to get rid of the burn, then I can focus on the taste without it being a chore to drink.
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Godogit!!! I'm a whiskey man and I've been blown away with this info,,, this clip is perfect,,this people are nice I enjoyed the whole thing,I want more!!!do part 10 please.
"The definition of good whisk(e)y is whisk(e)y you like to drink. And the right way to drink whisk(e)y is the way you want to." "Taste is subjective." The Vice Chancellor is amazing and we need more of his wisdom. You three are incredibly entertaining to watch.
came in here to learn how to order whiskey,saw the length of the video and felt sceptical about it 30 seconds in I couldn't stop watching. very informative.
Word from a chemist, technically the addition of water doesn’t cause a chemical reaction; it’s a physical process called “partioning”. He described what’s happening properly in terms of water insolubles separating from the water solubles. To partition is to separate, which is a physical action on the chemicals. Just to be clear a chemical reaction requires chemicals interacting in such a way to change at least one of the chemicals into a different chemical.
In Scotland, people sometimes have water rather than ice. The difference is simply that the ice gradually melts as you drink it, so it has a varying amount of water (depending on how fast you drink) whereas a dash of water stays constant throughout the whole drink. And of course if you prefer it chilled or room temp. Water/ice drastically changes the taste of whikey (generally brings out sweeter flavours) so I always like to try a new one with and without ice and then decide.
I laughed at the beginning of the video. "There are people who get paid to sample Whiskey?" Pffftt, how hard can that be?" Then at the end of the video my head kinda hurts from the information and I realize I was way wrong.
@@mishel234 i have noticed that the uninitiated tend to confuse malt with smoke. and you could probably add the expectation that many people think all scotches are smoky.
This guy knows a ton about scotch but I have one complaint. He hays this is a very smokey scotch, goes on to describe the whole peat smoke procedure etc.... All good, except that particular scotch "Bruichladdich - The Classic Laddie" is an unpeated scotch. Says it right on the bottle. I have one in my liquor cabinet right now. It's delicious, and has a strong Islay flavor, but no peat.
I thought the same thing immediately. But, smoke doesn't come exclusively from peat fires, though. The barley (and any other grain wanted) can be dried by smoke from e.g. birch wood, too. The Laddie is certainly unpeated, but it has some very subtle smoke nevertheless. My favourite example for non-peated but still smoky flavour is Talisker 10.
Nah, there isn't anything bad about this video at all, it's great content and very enjoyable listening to. Like TheYarrrr mentioned, it's still kinda funny how he knows almost everything down to the tiniest detail but still takes The Laddie as a representation of Islay's smoky whisky profiles. Certainly, The Laddie is a little aggressive (comes with 50% ABV) when undiluted, but it certainly isn't agressively smoky. Anyone more familiar with Islay whiskies will easily second that. Maybe he thought of Bruichladdich's Octomore Series which undeniably is aggressively smoky.
Just what I thought. Let's just say he was talking about Islay whisky's in general, in that case it would make sense. (I'm a Lagavulin-drinker myself, but I really like the Octomore-series for special occasions - it's too pricey for me to drink every time.) I like the tip to add a few drops of water, it really does change the taste. Just subscribed to the channel :)
I think he was just giving the original way smoked scotch was made. Not necessarily the way this specific scotch was made. He even goes on to say smoked scotch can be created with many different types of burned materials
Interesting see Daniel on here, for a couple reason. 1- Daniel doesn’t look so short 2- their cameras are a lot better than whiskey tribe/vault 3- Daniel can be nerdy without Rex getting bored.
great tutorial! i've been doing the whisky and water thing for over 30 years, and yes, it's subjective. it's you, the dram and the moment. but this guy nailed it. no pretense and two-sentence stories. i think like me he's a fan of what somebody once called the irish way: an irishman puts water in his whisk(e)y, but he does it himself.
McDonald's uniforms actually look pretty bad ass these days. Not like those old, ugly, yellow with red. Interior/exterior designs are much improved as well... sometimes going to McDonald's feels like going to an actual restaurant instead of a fast food service. Though, Jason does look like some McDonald's worker in a 70' hobo shirt
The smoke explanation hit home. I've been a BBQ enthusiast for decades. I even helped teach a former professor of regional cuisine about the different flavor profiles of different species of wood. You just made me interested in trying different regional scotches, and I admittedly have never tried scotch
Both of your whiskey videos helped me a lot. I'm working as a waiter/bartender and now I can kinda sound more professional when I'm serving customers. And also I can't wait to try the water trick on some of the finer whiskeys that are at the restaurant I'm working at. Cheers!
i love this kind of tasting when the host just leads you to everywhere they want. They are good at stories and entertainment. I want to open my bar and it's absolute inspiration. Cheer guys
This is a rare example of healthy masculinity: being excited about typically-dude-stuff, but without sexist comments or any sort of snarky arrogance. Dude these guys are wholesome people for any guy to look up to. Respect for individualism, fun light banter that pokes fun but doesn't make anyone feel 'made fun of', a welcoming social atmosphere, dude I get so excited when I see people like this.
Its fucking garbage. They say "oh its okay to like what you like" then proceed to say "oh if you like whiskey on ive, you dont like whiskey" fucking idiots
@@bigsleepy9889 They never once said that. Who's the fucking idiot here? I think you just have some unresolved personal reaction regarding whiskey on ice or something haha
This is so brilliant. I live in the north of England very close to Scotland. Been drinking whiskey for forty years, but learned something's from this. Thank you
Guys, I'm watching this video while mashing at Laphroaig distillery on Islay! Great to hear a shout out to my wee island haha. Love the modern rogue! Cheers Sean.
In rewatching all the whiskey and cocktail episodes and I am learning so much from these guys. There is so much to do and experience here in Austin and thanks to this show, I know what's up.
I like my whiskey/whisky with one medium/small ice cube. A little bit of cooling and just slightly waters it. If you listen closely you can hear the ice cube scream.
Just found this channel and these boys are brilliant! BUT, I can't get over that I'm watching Ragnar Lothbrok educating the masses on whiskey and I'm mind-trippin'... I'm Scottish, in the US since I was a wee lad, try to make it home every year or two, love the approach these this channel has as they are super educational and don't fault anyone for their personal preferences - Slainte mhath!
Now i understand why people didn't chill their alcohol. I'm learning more about alcohol since i didn't have much access/freedom to try things before. Quite informative
I once froze a bottle of gin for my martinis. Freezing improves vodka in that it gains a very oily mouth feel, and I figured since gin IS a vodka, why not? I found out why not. A great martini requires some water dilution, which doesn't happen when the booze has been chilled below zero. You get a fiery, oily martini that tastes like crap. Similarly, with room temperature gin that is shaken, not stirred, you get a watered down, chilled drink where you barely taste the gin. Stirred, the fire of the gin is extinguished, the flavors all come through, and it is properly chilled for enjoyment.
That introduction part... omfg so right!! It goes wrong when people try to argue instead of just listening and talking about (someone else's own opinion).
I’m so glad they pointed out that Bushmills triple distilled can’t stand up to ice. Jameson can, but with Bushmills you need at LEAST a 10year for it to last in ice...and t that point just drink it neat.
Good starter scotch, Dalwhinnie 15...like drinking silk its so smooth and mellow. Light and honey like in color, sweet aromas of vanilla, caramel and a hint of dried fruit...like a nice honeyed trail mix lol
i would add Oban 14 yr old single malt ,, another that falls into the sipping whiskey category ,, as opposed to things like grants and grouse which are more like gulping whiskey ( so you can't taste them ) and are drunk more for effect than taste :)
I love how when the whiskey guy starts to sound scottish as he is getting lit :) I can see him trying to control it :) but I am sure he is from new jersey.
Brandon Burch I agree. I found them awhile back and thought "these guys are gonna blow up quick!" it's taking a bit but guys please don't give up. I have faith that you'll be up there with the greatest of UA-camrs! god speed and make haste!
About the whiskey from a freezer...while yes, colder lowers flaovr, but your mouth is ~98.7F and this will quickly ignite the flavor back in...In fact one of my favorites is Gold Label from freezer, and let that viscos syrup sit on the tongue for a few seconds, and then BAM! its a FLAVOR BOMB! Its one way to sneak amazing flavor onto the the taster.
Agreed. Have never tasted smokiness in a glenfiddich. It’s distilled a few miles away from me and their tour guide always points out they don’t peatify it.
you are right glennfiddich is one of the most beginner friendly scotch in my experience. he should have given them an ardbeg or a talisker if they wanted a smokey whiskey :D
Man I’m glad they say the best whiskey is the one you like and the way you like it. I see that posh, snobby stuff almost everywhere. I see it with cigars, coffee, steak, and liquor. Just do what you like. Some people don’t understand that.
Sometimes I drink straight and sip - but that's usually at home with a splash of water and if it's a single malt. In a bar, I drink blended whiskey with ice and water (water on the side to pour myself) if drinking with friends who are drinking beer. All depends on the mood. My everyday blend is Bushmills, Black Bush, JW Red or JW Black. If I want a cocktail, it's an Old Fashioned and I let the barman choose the whiskey.
I like Glenfiddich, but I like with a thin slice of lemon the size of bottom of glass, and one cylindrical piece of hard ice that doesn't melt quickly like bar ice. I drink it quickly enough so it doesn't get watered down.
Don't forget in Kentucky U.S.A. we burn the inside of the aging barrels to create the unique flavor of Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey. Also it's called "Bourbon Whiskey" because the cities, that were major producers in Kentucky, were located in "Bourbon" county Kentucky, back in the old days.
I'm so addicted to watching this. You should really give this guy a show on food network!!! He's EPIC!! I have a question. Jack Daniels. It's "mashed sour"......…...WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? I think it means it tastes awful because it does. And now I'm thinking that since my only experience with whisk(e)y was a sip of JD that I might be missing out on something way better.
About the coffee analogy. If you want to see some real coffee that will wake you the hell up without being so bitter you can't taste normally for a week. Then check out the Mud Street Cafe in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. I had a cup of espresso there that was ridiculously powerful. And it came in what can only be described as a bowl with a handle.
Bitter coffee and the stigma behind coffee just being bitter all the time comes from years of people being subjected to badly made, old, poorly roasted coffee for years. I wholeheartedly believe that anyone can enjoy black coffee if it's made with fresh beans, roasted well, ground right before brew, measured properly and made well. Also, I don't believe you had an espresso if what your drink came in a "bowl with a handle". Espresso is served in a tiny cup, similar in size to a shot glass.
That Bruichladdich is unpeated. No smokeiness in it. A Lagavulin, Caol Ila or an Ardbeg would be a much better representation of an Islay whisky. Or maybe Laphroaig, if you dare. THAT'S peat!
it's mesmerising listening to Daniel saying Scottish places and stuff with an American accent and actually saying it right. (example, CH is a sort of throaty gargling sound in Scottish Gaelic instead of it being closer to a T)
"The definition of "good whiskey" is "whiskey you like to drink" and the right way to drink whiskey is the way you want to"
Frickin AMEN!
Unless you're pouring coke onto Pappy Van Winkle 20-Year. People have been shot for less.
I like Whiskey with Fanta, i know it sounds crazy, but just add alot of ice to that drink and you're golden!
My preference is either the cheaper Jameson, or Johnny Walker Red label, these compliments the Fanta perfectly.
@@Lasse3 an old friend of mine always drinks rum with Fanta and it honestly tastes alright.
@@MistahPink95 i were trying to be funny. 😂
If i ever become president, those coke and soda mixing pussies will be in jail😂
@@MistahPink95 My dear Dad introduced the 18 yr old me to Rum and Water of Cloves at a corrugated tin Pub in Central Australia, 40 degree centigrade in the shade - can turn the roughest Rum into a smooth nectar - he was a whiskey man though - sometimes if he had a rough bottle (Corio Whiskey) he'd have it in milk - his idea of a Health Drink haha ... he's long gone now sadly.
Initially, I believed it nigh impossible to value the "humble" perspective of a man wearing a braided chain 4 inch gold medallion. But if this man was a character in Fallout, he'd be a goddamn 10/10 charisma. I would follow him into battle, just to have the small chance of celebrating with him afterwards.
Tony Scarbrough That’s an odd sentiment, but alright.
I think that chain / medallion is something to do with tasting things. (Wine tasters have a thing like that but I forget the name of it)
Ian McDonagh correct. It’s basically a badge of authority.
Simp
Ian McDonagh whiskey sommelier is the words you’re searching for
As a 47 yr old Irish man who's always been an avid whiskey drinker, I'm blown away by how informative and enthusiastic this was. A job well done there guys, nice work. Loved every second and Daniel... You're a legend. I despise pretentious drinkers and you nailed it. 👊🏼
Thanks!
Totally agree, did a great job of explaining. I'm Scottish and still in Scotland and appreciate the guys almost perfect pronunciation of the whiskies and the place names etc.
I've always just taken a small splash of room temp water with whisky. I could never show my face in public again if I started all that glass straw drops of water caper. 😂
I’m just now switching from wine and martinis to whiskey. Any you would recommend?. I’ve had jack daniels, and four Roses bourbon so far. I would love to explore different varieties.
This whiskey needs smokiness
Pete: say no more
Doug is lol
Nate is also lol
Peat: Say no more
Man Pete is such a good lad
@@inominate2024 I'm going to assume you're either joking or haven't watched the video, "Pete" as opposed to "Peat" is a joke they make in it, some guy in Scotland who's the only person who knows how to produce smoked whisky.
Jason's Brian impression is pure gold, I love it.
I’m always so impressed with people who really knows their shit.
god this was terrible though
@@DigitalEkho How was this terrible?
@@tlanthony82 he's talking about a single Malt as a Blend ? However , was really good.
@@Oldbigr3d1974 I have no clue what all of that means since I am fairly new to this hobby but you can't call something "terrible" for no good reason like DigitalEkho did. You yourself even said "however, was really good". but thank you for explaining. I will search more into single malt and blends.
@@tlanthony82 I never said it was terrible and yes I did enjoy it. I had to pick up when you got blends and single malts mixed up mind. I thank you as I also learnt a few new things about Whisky/ey. Keep them coming .
That guy is pronouncing those Scottish names like a boss.
I'm Scottish and can confirm he did... except it's not "glenfiddick". That gave me a cringe but he redeemed himself with the rest
what about "brook-laddie" not "brook-laddich"
Caol Ila was wrong. No self-respecting Scot or scotch enthusiast pronounces that one wrong.
No not even close.
I live in Ireland and i can't even do it that well
The first two minutes made me so happy. Pointing out the bullshit in fine cultures around not just whisky. His advice is universal in that regard.
For as much knowledge as Daniel has, he wasn't a snob at all.
Yes, this always bothers me a lot.
He goes on to slam vodka lovers lmao. We live in a age of hypocrisy
@@KobeBean33000 he didnt slam people who enjoy it, he said it exists to be flavorless and make other things alcoholic, which is completely true. Its the difference between saying "people who like pepsi are wrong" and saying "im not a fan of pepsi because its got a lot of sugar in it"
@@LeatherDaddy97 There are a few people who do enjoy vodka and sip it for flavour, but in my experience they are rare.
"Sláinte Mhath"
"Siracha"
"Cilantro"
Jason's impresion was spot on!
I've had decades to perfect it.
Jason Murphy I like your videos. Make more. Thanks.
The one at 14:14 is my fave', mainly because it's closely followed by Brian doing an almost identical reaction at 16:07, I laughed so fucking hard
Ben, that one later in the video was even better! Jason makes fun of him, BUT THEN BRIAN JUST DOES THE EXACT SAME THING!!! If my roommate weren't sleeping just in the other room, I would have never stopped laughing out loud!
Bushmills is a small town in the middle of nowhere in the small country of Northern Ireland and is available worldwide
Can't tell if the bald bearded guy is just knowledgeable about whiskey or is just really serious about his alcoholism.
thesinaclwon Why not both?
@@UltimateBreloom I'm thinking the second option
It's definitely the first one. He's a whiskey sommelier and he runs a whiskey review UA-cam channel. Whiskey fan, not alcoholic.
he has a whiskey channel the whiskey vault
thesinaclwon the medallion suggests he is a professional sommelier
"making fun of someone for what they like is just a cheap way to feel superior"... instantly slams vodka lovers.
foolscap77 he is allowed to voice his opinion about vodka but not in a way that belittles or denigrates people who like vodka so he isn’t being hypocritical in this case, had he said something like “anyone who drinks vodka is a loser” would have been a different story
But what he said is true. Vodka is deliberately made to be tasteless. The better the vodka, the less it tastes. Whisky has a variety of tastes. Its very different and when he says vodka exists to make other things alcoholic he is speaking the truth. Its a great mixer because its tasteless but pointing that out and noting the differences between the two spirits isn't a "slam."
Didn't slam vodka or vodka drinkers. He was just like "glitter is there to make other things sparkly" which is true.
Hahaha, "vodka is tasteless". That's so funny.
Everything about vodkas history was meant to be tasteless. It's not an insult, it's just a fact.
“The definition of good whiskey is whiskey you like to drink. And the right way to drink whiskey is the way you want to.” Daniel Whittington
@peter stimpson lol im irish n i feel attacked, but also im laughing lol.. ok we deserve that lol
@peter stimpson if i recall correctly yeah, they did that sometimes.
"And anyone who says otherwise is a pretencious asshole" also Daniel Whittington
There are exceptions to the 'no way is wrong'... I work in a bar in a hotel in Scotland that does a lot of whisky, a customer came in and ordered one of our more expensive whisky's and a pint of water, they then preceded to pour the whisky into the pint of water and drink it.... that is wrong.
Ross Allison absolutely horrid
Duh fuck!?!? You then watched him mouth a gape. I work in a bottle shop in Australia just btw.
Not really
Is it wrong? No it’s not. Is it a waste? Absolutely
I agree that’s just down right disrespectful
VODKA ISN'T SUPPOSED TO TASTE GOOD! IT'S SUPPOSED TO TASTE BAD SO YOU KNOW WHEN THE GOOD TIMES ARE
I really like your approach to ordering whisky. I hate this elitism about whiskey.
you'd love the stuff they're doing over at ua-cam.com/users/whiskeyvault
I agree. The “elitism” feel when you walk into one of those “speakeasies” can drive customers away that want to know more.
Shintonias should go check out his channel. They like to use their knowledge to open doors for people on exploring whiskey, rather than use their knowledge to put themselves on a pedestal. It pretty neat ;-)
So now I will serve ice cream at room temperature. Damn tasteless cold tongue.
Food4or StarvinKids Nice save
Exactly 😂
Actually the ice cream companies know the flavour is lessened when frozen so they make it super sweet. Eating Luke warm ice cream is like just cream with a load of sugar
Actually, it depends on the company and the flavour. I used to melt my ice cream a little a lot to enhance the overall taste but eat it before it melted completely. That makes it feel like an ice cream with a extra flavor coating. But, as I said, this doesn't work with all flavours. For example, strawberry tastes so sweet that I just puke it out, but mangos get a nice sultry texture this way. Also, you can use the melted ice cream to work with the toppings. Try adding some chocolate syrup to a vanilla ice cream but instead of eating it instantly, swirl it around in the bowl letting it melt a little so that it now feels like a chocolate doughnut hole but tastes like ice cream
@@LividLobster eating slightly melted ice cream is a thing. I had a friend (she passed from cancer a couple years ago, RIP Joyce), who loved slightly melted ice cream
Don't judge the way people drink their drinks but when you pour coke into Johnny walker blue.... It's hard not to
I'm not really a whiskey snob, but I feel like Johnny Blue is more of a congratulatory gift to someone rather than something a connoisseur enjoys.
Sadly I must admit that I am already judging them when the pour Jonny Walker blue in their glass...
When someone pours a blend into a glass I judge them, and yes, yes I am a pretentious twat
Alex Lear noob here. Why is that?
NOT THE BLUE!!!
Also on a side note: If you are specifically looking for whiskies with a high oil content, you don't have to rely on your or other people's experience. Instead specifically look for non-chill filtered whiskies, which the Bruichladdich happens to be and the rye they try afterwards most probably isn't. Chill filtration is a process that is specifically designed to remove oily components from whisky, because they can make it cloudy at low temperatures.
I was wondering about how to know. Thank you.
Jason's impression of Brian drinking whiskey was HILARIOUS!!!! Well done!
my old drinking partner Ron used to take on occasion - depending on the malt `an angels teardrop` to `suffuse the oils` - this was many years ago, and I am so impressed to hear it again (in different words). I almost stopped this video but now I see true knowledge and appreciation.
I was expecting a very pretentious video. but this is fun to watch.
same here
@ Good news. He has a youtube channel caleld The Whiskey Vault, in fact this video takes place inside the Vault, its the set for their own channel. You can have a good time drinking and learning as much as you want, they upload nearly daily.
So was I
The whisky community needed these people
damn COORS LIGHT got called out!
You mean Budweiser
@@Sassafras- both cause there both fucking nasty like most beer that you see in america
@@Mystickrage As an American, I can confirm that American Lagers are more often than not like sex in a canoe.
Too F&cking close to water.
You gotta have some Canadian beers, such a good variety. The French Canadian beers can get quite strong but they're so good.
@@TheNewSchoolGamer , such as basically anything from Unibroue?
As someone who can't handle straight whisky in any capacity, I love watering it down to get rid of the burn, then I can focus on the taste without it being a chore to drink.
You Should Watch this Video , How to order Whiskey like a Sir
This Guy could Charm the Knickers off a Nun
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Godogit!!! I'm a whiskey man and I've been blown away with this info,,, this clip is perfect,,this people are nice I enjoyed the whole thing,I want more!!!do part 10 please.
I gotta be honest. I just tried the 2-4 drops of water trick... God damn. That really, REALLY does work. :o
@@kwjames87 I haven't tried, but I will!
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@JS C I would kindly disagree with that. American Whiskey has a lot to offer as well
@JS C in Scotland - `whisky` - in Ireland `whiskey` - you know less than you think...
"The definition of good whisk(e)y is whisk(e)y you like to drink. And the right way to drink whisk(e)y is the way you want to."
"Taste is subjective."
The Vice Chancellor is amazing and we need more of his wisdom. You three are incredibly entertaining to watch.
Yeah, I really appreciate his approach to the entire topic.
Jason Murphy It's both really informative and really approachable. Perfect balance - like a Jack & Coke.
From what I learned, the e in whiskey is an indication that the distillery has predominantly Irish roots where Scottish when without the e
i drink mine with fruit punch
It’s called Whisky.
came in here to learn how to order whiskey,saw the length of the video and felt sceptical about it 30 seconds in I couldn't stop watching. very informative.
Word from a chemist, technically the addition of water doesn’t cause a chemical reaction; it’s a physical process called “partioning”. He described what’s happening properly in terms of water insolubles separating from the water solubles. To partition is to separate, which is a physical action on the chemicals. Just to be clear a chemical reaction requires chemicals interacting in such a way to change at least one of the chemicals into a different chemical.
You could say anything science-y and I’d totally believe you. That profile pic just screams Chemist.
Thank you!
And how does the chemist drink/take his whiskey?
I can’t believe I spent 26 minutes watching 3 dudes drink whiskey
i feel ya
In Scotland, people sometimes have water rather than ice. The difference is simply that the ice gradually melts as you drink it, so it has a varying amount of water (depending on how fast you drink) whereas a dash of water stays constant throughout the whole drink. And of course if you prefer it chilled or room temp. Water/ice drastically changes the taste of whikey (generally brings out sweeter flavours) so I always like to try a new one with and without ice and then decide.
"some lives need to be ruined" lol, I laughed too hard
I laughed at the beginning of the video. "There are people who get paid to sample Whiskey?" Pffftt, how hard can that be?"
Then at the end of the video my head kinda hurts from the information and I realize I was way wrong.
I’m a little surprised they said the Bruichladdich Classic Laddie was smoky with it being an unpeated scotch, but it still is from Islay and 50% ABV.
I was even more surprised when they said glenfiddich had some smoky flavor
@@mishel234 i have noticed that the uninitiated tend to confuse malt with smoke. and you could probably add the expectation that many people think all scotches are smoky.
2:29 Vodka drinker here, not offended at all. In fact, that’s why I like vodka so much 😂
This guy knows a ton about scotch but I have one complaint. He hays this is a very smokey scotch, goes on to describe the whole peat smoke procedure etc.... All good, except that particular scotch "Bruichladdich - The Classic Laddie" is an unpeated scotch. Says it right on the bottle. I have one in my liquor cabinet right now. It's delicious, and has a strong Islay flavor, but no peat.
I thought the same thing immediately. But, smoke doesn't come exclusively from peat fires, though. The barley (and any other grain wanted) can be dried by smoke from e.g. birch wood, too. The Laddie is certainly unpeated, but it has some very subtle smoke nevertheless. My favourite example for non-peated but still smoky flavour is Talisker 10.
you guys will find a hair in every soup
Nah, there isn't anything bad about this video at all, it's great content and very enjoyable listening to. Like TheYarrrr mentioned, it's still kinda funny how he knows almost everything down to the tiniest detail but still takes The Laddie as a representation of Islay's smoky whisky profiles. Certainly, The Laddie is a little aggressive (comes with 50% ABV) when undiluted, but it certainly isn't agressively smoky. Anyone more familiar with Islay whiskies will easily second that. Maybe he thought of Bruichladdich's Octomore Series which undeniably is aggressively smoky.
Just what I thought. Let's just say he was talking about Islay whisky's in general, in that case it would make sense. (I'm a Lagavulin-drinker myself, but I really like the Octomore-series for special occasions - it's too pricey for me to drink every time.)
I like the tip to add a few drops of water, it really does change the taste. Just subscribed to the channel :)
I think he was just giving the original way smoked scotch was made. Not necessarily the way this specific scotch was made. He even goes on to say smoked scotch can be created with many different types of burned materials
Interesting see Daniel on here, for a couple reason.
1- Daniel doesn’t look so short
2- their cameras are a lot better than whiskey tribe/vault
3- Daniel can be nerdy without Rex getting bored.
I love these Whiskey videos. I have been trying to get into it more and explore them.
That's so great to hear! One more on the way.
Jason Murphy hi jason.
I'm a big fan of you and brian.
I wish you the best!
:D
see you on the next vid!
You should check out NoNonsenseWhisky and MaltMondays. The guys on this channel get half their information totally wrong about whisky
Why would anyone ice a fine whisky ?
Despises pretentiousness. Wears a great medallion.
Your daughters are incredibly sweet :)
A modern Rogue still has time to be a rad dad. Truly inspirational.
"A man who doesn't spend time with his family, can never be a real man." - Don Vito
I had a radioactive father, mind you, and this offends me deeply!
great tutorial! i've been doing the whisky and water thing for over 30 years, and yes, it's subjective. it's you, the dram and the moment. but this guy nailed it. no pretense and two-sentence stories. i think like me he's a fan of what somebody once called the irish way: an irishman puts water in his whisk(e)y, but he does it himself.
I kinda want an episode of just Jason and Brian riding bikes. Idk why
Stranger Things, but with old guys.
Jason Murphy omg yes lol. Can't believe you responded. You're so cool (I'm fangirling)
well rounded everything channel [Concentrate] I have that bike it's sick
well rounded everything channel [Concentrate] only true gentleman ride their bikes back home after a couple drinks at the bar
They should do a bike chase with all sorts of crazy things that they've done like flashbangs and homemade smoke grenades
I just realized Jason is dressed like he works at a McDonald's knockoff bahaha
dotChrollo Or an aspiring bowler.
McDonald's uniforms actually look pretty bad ass these days. Not like those old, ugly, yellow with red. Interior/exterior designs are much improved as well... sometimes going to McDonald's feels like going to an actual restaurant instead of a fast food service. Though, Jason does look like some McDonald's worker in a 70' hobo shirt
Martin Wait...did you just say that McDonalds workers look badass?
McDonald's is it's own knockoff
Mcdowels from coming to America
The smoke explanation hit home. I've been a BBQ enthusiast for decades. I even helped teach a former professor of regional cuisine about the different flavor profiles of different species of wood. You just made me interested in trying different regional scotches, and I admittedly have never tried scotch
Both of your whiskey videos helped me a lot. I'm working as a waiter/bartender and now I can kinda sound more professional when I'm serving customers. And also I can't wait to try the water trick on some of the finer whiskeys that are at the restaurant I'm working at. Cheers!
Outstanding! Let us know how your experiments go!
Will do!
Daniel Oddsson How did your experiments go ?
Lui Ali Seems like he was fired... Drunk AT work ;-)...
Rockabilly1985 hahahaha
I drink bud light when I'm doing yard work and need water that gives me a buzz.
thegreendank1 this is true
Lololol!
Difficult to do while operating a lawnmower.
Always wanted a small plate to put around my neck and engrave it with whatever I am talking about.
Dude, "the bald bearded guy" is Daniel Whitington and he's a genius and I love the man.
i love this kind of tasting when the host just leads you to everywhere they want. They are good at stories and entertainment. I want to open my bar and it's absolute inspiration. Cheer guys
This is a rare example of healthy masculinity: being excited about typically-dude-stuff, but without sexist comments or any sort of snarky arrogance. Dude these guys are wholesome people for any guy to look up to. Respect for individualism, fun light banter that pokes fun but doesn't make anyone feel 'made fun of', a welcoming social atmosphere, dude I get so excited when I see people like this.
That poking fun of is called 'good-natured ball busting.'
@@thehellfirewolf13 That it is, good sir. That it is.
@@evanscott146 Not acceptable in this new age of de-tostesteronization.
You need to learn how to be a guy. It’s okay to bust balls.
i like the vibe of this video.. three friends exploring. good information, too
Schrecken des Südens I've seen this video and you're wrong
Its fucking garbage. They say "oh its okay to like what you like" then proceed to say "oh if you like whiskey on ive, you dont like whiskey" fucking idiots
@@bigsleepy9889 nah dude they are just saying you like a more mellow toned down flavor
@@bigsleepy9889 They never once said that. Who's the fucking idiot here? I think you just have some unresolved personal reaction regarding whiskey on ice or something haha
@@eoinb4975 I've seen your argument, and you're wrong.
This is so brilliant. I live in the north of England very close to Scotland. Been drinking whiskey for forty years, but learned something's from this. Thank you
The shade thrown at Coors light 😂
the only good time for colorodo cool aid is when you are already drunk so you can't taste it
@@jacobsweat1520 or your broke as me.
I honestly love the Ad at the end. Wow, never thought I would say that.
I'm so glad you liked it! We had a blast, and I've been using my bike every day.
Guys, I'm watching this video while mashing at Laphroaig distillery on Islay! Great to hear a shout out to my wee island haha. Love the modern rogue! Cheers Sean.
In rewatching all the whiskey and cocktail episodes and I am learning so much from these guys. There is so much to do and experience here in Austin and thanks to this show, I know what's up.
i'm not going to be old enough to drink for a long time and i still watch these
PokeWaffles I'm Muslim and i still watch these 😂
PokeWaffles same
PokeWaffles I've been watching these for years, and I love just making drinks for my parents and other adults, and sharing this knowlegde
I'm 3 years off anything >22% and 5 years off anything 22%
US Alcohol laws are crazy.. In the UK it's legal by 16..
I like my whiskey/whisky with one medium/small ice cube. A little bit of cooling and just slightly waters it. If you listen closely you can hear the ice cube scream.
Just found this channel and these boys are brilliant! BUT, I can't get over that I'm watching Ragnar Lothbrok educating the masses on whiskey and I'm mind-trippin'... I'm Scottish, in the US since I was a wee lad, try to make it home every year or two, love the approach these this channel has as they are super educational and don't fault anyone for their personal preferences - Slainte mhath!
Now i understand why people didn't chill their alcohol. I'm learning more about alcohol since i didn't have much access/freedom to try things before. Quite informative
I once froze a bottle of gin for my martinis. Freezing improves vodka in that it gains a very oily mouth feel, and I figured since gin IS a vodka, why not? I found out why not. A great martini requires some water dilution, which doesn't happen when the booze has been chilled below zero. You get a fiery, oily martini that tastes like crap. Similarly, with room temperature gin that is shaken, not stirred, you get a watered down, chilled drink where you barely taste the gin. Stirred, the fire of the gin is extinguished, the flavors all come through, and it is properly chilled for enjoyment.
>26 minute MR episode
Father give me power, I'm experiencing coitus in space
That introduction part... omfg so right!! It goes wrong when people try to argue instead of just listening and talking about (someone else's own opinion).
"Some lives need to be ruined, they deserve it."
Are we sure Brain is alright?
I laughed so hard at that. Truth reigns once again.
Is anyone ok anymore
@@whitehownkey4460 No
@@LoydAvenheart exactly Imma just off my self. P.s Merry Christmas
My brain 🧠 is alright
"Some lives need to be ruined" Greatest quote ever!
I’m so glad they pointed out that Bushmills triple distilled can’t stand up to ice. Jameson can, but with Bushmills you need at LEAST a 10year for it to last in ice...and t that point just drink it neat.
Went and bought a bottle of Bruichladdich after watching this video. Excellent scotch and amazing how a few drops of water set it off.
Delicious!
Good starter scotch, Dalwhinnie 15...like drinking silk its so smooth and mellow. Light and honey like in color, sweet aromas of vanilla, caramel and a hint of dried fruit...like a nice honeyed trail mix lol
The 'Gentle Spirit' and one of my favorites for a summer's evening after the majority of guests have gone and it's just three or four close friends.
yeah that one's a very smooth scotch, I would add Glenrothes Bourbon Cask as well! very easy and smooth.
Glenlivet Founder's Reserve
i would add Oban 14 yr old single malt ,, another that falls into the sipping whiskey category ,,
as opposed to things like grants and grouse which are more like gulping whiskey ( so you can't taste them ) and are drunk more for effect than taste :)
I love how when the whiskey guy starts to sound scottish as he is getting lit :) I can see him trying to control it :) but I am sure he is from new jersey.
i wasn't expecting to see hydrophobic interactions in a whiskey video LOL
Hydrophobic interactions and electronegativity govern all casual and proper chemistry it seems 😂
oh shit that impersonation was spot on!! ._.
MrPoopyButthole69 NINE MORE SEASONS MORTY, I NEED THAT SZECHUAN SAUCE!
by far the best/most informative whiskey video i've seen
How hasn't Modern Rouge hit 1 million subscribers yet?
*Maybe we need front row Joe to help?*
Brandon Burch I agree. I found them awhile back and thought "these guys are gonna blow up quick!" it's taking a bit but guys please don't give up. I have faith that you'll be up there with the greatest of UA-camrs! god speed and make haste!
I love scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch. Here it goes down, down into my belly...
It's a formidable scent... It stings the nostrils. In a good way.
It's quite pungent.
I couldn't help myself.
That movie is the equivalent of the modern rogue, but set in the 70`s. Those Gentlemen, and their suits...
The next episode could be about buying suits and all the different variables, and start by jumping in the air in joy. Hahaha
That first bud light joke recently took on a whole new meaning
lmao i checked when it was uploaded to see if that's what they were referencing lol
I like how this went from tasting aged whiskey to riding bikes around town
"Bruichladdich Classic Laddie Unpeated"
Saw that too. They need the Port Charlotte
@@ViktorAKaltenstein Or even better Octomore :)
Here I am 40 years old finding out I’ve been doing it wrong all my life.
So you left your wife and are with your boyfriend now? Strange to promote this here
@@MrEiht lolz balls busted confirmed
@@MrEiht Hahaha Got em
As long as you've been getting high you're doing okay.
MrEiht I tried but your wife wouldn’t let me leave.
If those bikes didn't cost more than my life was worth, I'd instantly get the one Jason has!
The only good whiskey is the whiskey that's in my glass right now. Still my favorite spirit.
About the whiskey from a freezer...while yes, colder lowers flaovr, but your mouth is ~98.7F and this will quickly ignite the flavor back in...In fact one of my favorites is Gold Label from freezer, and let that viscos syrup sit on the tongue for a few seconds, and then BAM! its a FLAVOR BOMB! Its one way to sneak amazing flavor onto the the taster.
Good stuff but just wanted to note that Glenfiddich is most definitely not a smoky Scotch.
Of course. It's a Speyside. You want smoky get an Islay.
Agreed. Have never tasted smokiness in a glenfiddich. It’s distilled a few miles away from me and their tour guide always points out they don’t peatify it.
That was the first thing that came to mind for me too. The "Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie" is also not a particularly smokey whiskey.
It is compared to a bourbon and an Irish 😂
you are right glennfiddich is one of the most beginner friendly scotch in my experience. he should have given them an ardbeg or a talisker if they wanted a smokey whiskey :D
Man I’m glad they say the best whiskey is the one you like and the way you like it. I see that posh, snobby stuff almost everywhere. I see it with cigars, coffee, steak, and liquor. Just do what you like. Some people don’t understand that.
You're gonna love their stuff over at the Whiskey Tribe. More of the same sentiment: ua-cam.com/users/whiskeytribe
@Paddy K The only problem is that a lot of "teachers" can be dicks.
Probably the most informative video on whisk(e)y that I've watched. And I've watched 300+. Thank you gentlemen. I'm eternally grateful.
I always love the little references to all my favorite movies. You guys are so awesome.
Wow. I learnt so much. Thank you Brian, Jason, and daniel
Awesome!
thank you for replying. will their be another season of hacking the system?
It doesn't look that way. But there will be LOTS of Modern Rogue.
Awsome!!! if u have a chance look at my top 10 videos i started to make. have an amazing day. (:
After 03 drinks they actually started loving their conversation.
just a quick comment, on the Ranger Creek 36, the 36 comes from Texas Independence in 1836.
Ah! Interesting. Thank you!
In Scotland we never drink our whisky with ice, usually because it masks much of the flavour, and that the weather’s constantly cold lol
Sometimes I drink straight and sip - but that's usually at home with a splash of water and if it's a single malt. In a bar, I drink blended whiskey with ice and water (water on the side to pour myself) if drinking with friends who are drinking beer. All depends on the mood. My everyday blend is Bushmills, Black Bush, JW Red or JW Black. If I want a cocktail, it's an Old Fashioned and I let the barman choose the whiskey.
Next time you guys go there can you get a panorama of his Whisky collection? Because Whisky.
Can you guys talk about rum next?
I think we definitely need to!
Kracken!!
I like Glenfiddich, but I like with a thin slice of lemon the size of bottom of glass, and one cylindrical piece of hard ice that doesn't melt quickly like bar ice. I drink it quickly enough so it doesn't get watered down.
Jason nailed that impersonation 😂😂😂
I thought I was tuning in to get an education on how to look like James Bond walking up to a bar. But this was way more informative.
Don't forget in Kentucky U.S.A. we burn the inside of the aging barrels to create the unique flavor of Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey. Also it's called "Bourbon Whiskey" because the cities, that were major producers in Kentucky, were located in "Bourbon" county Kentucky, back in the old days.
i admire his whiskey knowledge! I definitely learned a lot. off to my favorite pub to try it out :)
YOU ARE TEARING ME APART LISA!
I'm so addicted to watching this. You should really give this guy a show on food network!!! He's EPIC!! I have a question. Jack Daniels. It's "mashed sour"......…...WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? I think it means it tastes awful because it does. And now I'm thinking that since my only experience with whisk(e)y was a sip of JD that I might be missing out on something way better.
About the coffee analogy. If you want to see some real coffee that will wake you the hell up without being so bitter you can't taste normally for a week. Then check out the Mud Street Cafe in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. I had a cup of espresso there that was ridiculously powerful. And it came in what can only be described as a bowl with a handle.
Or a cubano
Bitter coffee and the stigma behind coffee just being bitter all the time comes from years of people being subjected to badly made, old, poorly roasted coffee for years. I wholeheartedly believe that anyone can enjoy black coffee if it's made with fresh beans, roasted well, ground right before brew, measured properly and made well.
Also, I don't believe you had an espresso if what your drink came in a "bowl with a handle". Espresso is served in a tiny cup, similar in size to a shot glass.
@@ramblr8161 Then you've never been to the Mud Street Cafe. They got some serious coffee there.
That Bruichladdich is unpeated. No smokeiness in it.
A Lagavulin, Caol Ila or an Ardbeg would be a much better representation of an Islay whisky.
Or maybe Laphroaig, if you dare. THAT'S peat!
I love Laphroaig, but it doesn't seem to like me. Also, BAD THINGS happen when I drink a lot of it. Possibly says more about me... :D
exactly what i said
I love how he's describing how smokey it is as they zoom in on the giant "UNPEATED" lettering on the bottle.
That guy just disqualified himself
Confirmed. Source: I was on Islay a month ago. Also, I've camped across the street from the Lagavulin distillery for a night.
it's mesmerising listening to Daniel saying Scottish places and stuff with an American accent and actually saying it right. (example, CH is a sort of throaty gargling sound in Scottish Gaelic instead of it being closer to a T)
Peat = turf we burn it in open fires smells great on a winters day coming home to a roaring fire trow some turf on it 😉