Hey guys! This is one of my top scotch! And I mean TOP. The peat is there but sweeter, mature, old, woody, les heartly/muddy then the Amrut peated. Warm, well crafted, i love it. I noze it 15-20 times befor taste it, the peat tens to leave the place to dry fruit, i have to say cherry like the Glenfarclas 12 but sooooooo old and smoked salmon hahaha Sorry but it's there, in there, perfectly balanced :)
First single malt I ever bought. I had no idea about the peatyness of Islays. Blew my mind, Was not too keen but grew to love it. Bit too expensive for a regular so I tend to go for Laphroiag.
Yep! This is the first single malt I ever bought, got a 0.7L Bottle. Going to get used to it, introduce me to peaty whiskys and whisky overall (+whiskEy). I love the brand and the bottle.... Later will get some whisky with much less smoke and more fruityness etc
I drink a bottle of this a day. It's amazing how clean and lovely the buzz is. The flavor is amazing . Nothing like waking up and sipping this all day.
Lagavullin was the first peated scotch I enjoyed. I have since moved to Laphroaig when I want a peated scotch. However, I still enjoy the Lagavullin; it is definitely sweeter than other peats. I am actually enjoying Laphroaig while watching this. Both great whiskies.
Would love to see a re-review of this. Lagavulin (especially the standard 16 yo) has a massive almost cult like following so I’m sure it would catch a lot of views. Would be nice to see how you both view it now with more years of tasting experience. One of my absolute favorites and the whisky that sent me on my Brown water tasting journey. Thanks for the great content.
Anyone, please help me. I've tried Lagvulin 16 y/o and I am so deep in love that I don't think there is anything in life better. As a newly realized peat head, is there such a thing that is better than lagvulin 16? I don't think so, can anyone please prove me wrong and give me a list of better peat whiskies I should try? Please.... May the peat be with you.
Try the Lagavulin Distillers Edition, Laphroiag Three Wood, Ardbeg Dark Cove or Ueigaidail to name a few. The Bruichladdich Port Charlottes are good too. Compass Box Peat Monster and Flaming Heart for blends along with Douglas Laing Big Peat! Go forth padawan!
This is Bart a fellow peat head. I wouldn't try to tell you what's better but I would encourage you to dive deep and try a wide spectrum of peat...always coming back to your baby Lag 16. Scott's list is a perfect place to start.
I have 10 open bottles at home and am loving Elijah Craig 12, Redbreast 12, Buffalo Trace and Lagavulin 16....the latter being my all time favourite...
Scott's comment about the number of open bottles got me thinking about what is the number of my collection. I counted up 7 open, and 7 unopened (saving these for special dates or occasions). Ah, Balanced Whiskey!
Hey Guys: LOVED the review! I agree that LAGAVULAN 16 is a good choice for someone coming into Peated whisky from other expressions of Scottish or Irish Whisky because it is not a Heavy Peat note. The 16 years in wood has mellowed it. My Ardbeg/ Apple Cider Cocktail came out OK.After some blending, I had the experience of sweet apples with a subdued smoky Peat in the back; a Nice Combination. SLÁINTE Mike
Intense . Smoke . Peat . Balanced 94 Whisky Advocate Islay, Scotland- One of the great classics from Islay. Remarkably balanced, with very dry and assertive flavors offset by the sweetness of Sherry oak. Complex, full-bodied, smoky, peaty tastes combine with a salty tang of the sea in this elegant yet powerful Single Malt. $85.00
Good review! I suspect a lot of people believe there is more sherry casks in it than there really is due to the added colourant. Odd that they add colourant to the 16yo when they sell it in a green bottle and it gets such high marks for it's noising, palate and finish. Lagavulin does themselves a disservice just to give the illusion to people of what might be in their scotch.
Coincidentally, it was my dram of choice last night also. I enjoyed it so much I'd be tempted to go a 92. I have a 12yo 2014 waiting to be cracked. Looking forward to that too. I've never tasted or smelled peat. To me, Laphroaig's flavour represent peat (and I love it). Lagavulin is more of a regular smoke...this is all just my opinion of course...I need to get over to Islay, go to my 1 square foot of land which I own and have a dram while breathing in all the glorious Islay air. I think a rusty nail would go down a treat on Mos Eisley.
Top Notch Dram!! Have owned the Distillers Edition and own a Lag 12. Funny enough, never owned a lag 16, but have had it in restaurants on a couple occasions. Looking forward to buying it and the new Lagavulin 8 when it arrives on Canadian shores. Looking at other in the line-up Lagavulin 21 has hit almost revered levels while the Lagavulin 37 has hit Grand Slams (+$3000 bottles should do these things consistently). Waiting for you guys to splurge one of these days but prices are getting a quite ridiculous on all fronts). I want to go on, but it would turn into a badly punctuated thesis and be off topic. Sidenote the force is StronG with these two and Bart your Shirt is on point too!! Your guys trivia and knowledge on movies and other stuff is interesting and adds another dimension to reviews that isquite unique. Scott remembering capacity is quite funny at times almost like auto correct on my electronic devices (where in the world, Oh right it's Scott). Alright enough praise where can I critique, uhhh it will arrive at some point. Slowly waiting for your bottle bleacher section behind you two to be overflowing can just imagine on review 402. Though I do enjoy looking past and seeing bottles slowly being consumed and in waiting. Sidenote + In the 21-38 male age segment. Know the subject been broached on previews segement and just decided to throw this in there and Yes I know there isn't technically a 21-38 standard but hey around here there a few more not so normal.
Regarding sherry: Good call, guys! A batch of Lagavulin 16 consists of 30-odd refill ex-bourbon hogsheads and 1/2 sherry hogshead, so the Sherry really only serves to round things off but you won't get any sherry matured notes. My source for this is Pinkie, Lagavulin's legend and warehousing guy.
Id give lagavulin 16 a 98, as a reference dewars 12 year is roughly a 70 for me and bulleit bourbon is about a 67. Hard to compare because im a newbie and havnt had the other islays yet. But lagavulin 16 is my favorite.
I do get a little sherry maybe a little port. if this Lagavulin stands and airs out a little/ open up you get my favorite meaty brine on the exhale of the nose which is more prevalent in the Laphroaig select/10
Your review is wonderful here. I do Love this 16 the best; it's at the top of my list. I appreciate and give credit to the 16 year maturation and have devoted my loyalty to the dedication and patience that Lagavulin gives to their cornerstone product. I like Laphroaig's Quarter Cask very much; however - for $25.00 more (roughly) I'll go to the 16 every time. The 8 year is a little "green" to me. Would love to try the Peat Monster and Benriach Solstice 17 year but I cannot get them here. Ardbeg - example of trying too hard in my opinion to smoke it up as an NAS. I liked the Uigeadail but again (being an NAS) I'll go to Mr. 16 every time for $7.00 more. Have a great rest of the week.
Every time I hear this name - Lagavulin - I think of what I think would be a good marketing saying for them. "No foolin its Lagavulin" . What do you think?
back in the 80's and early 90's sherry was part of the flavor profile , but this is one that by adding about 50ml to the bottle will soften the taste and in my opinion improves the bottle
nice to watch u guys review this i got given my first bottle of lagavuilin 16 for xmas as i just been converted to laphroiag which i love but this is amazing sweet burned liquorice comfort food 95 plus or minus infinity happy new year!
A classic branding for sure, and a great intro to Islays and peated Scotches. One question: why so heavy on the E150 and chill filtration? And can we at least have labels that tell us whether a whisky has this or not? We shell out good money (90USD where I live) for these liquors and deserve to be informed.
Some good points. I totally agree that it's a great introduction to peat. I find Laphroaig a bit too much (almost sickeningly so), and this is a nice balance; the sweetness balances out the smoke nicely.
I had to sit and review this one with you. I love the 16 year old but I hear the 12 year is even better. Have not had a chance to try the 12, one of these I will. I agree with your rating because the only one I'd rate higher that I have is the Laphroaig 10 year cask strength. The quarter cask is about the same as the 16 rating wise. I was wondering if you noticed a change in the 16 year now that yours is about half gone? mine is right at what you have also. I also have the problem of having 30 open bottles(if you can call it a problem?) 9 of which is scotch. Great review guys, keep up the good work.
+Jay Jentsch ...thanks for the comments Jay. I haven't noticed any difference in the bottle, but only return to it occasionally. Heard good things about the 12 year also.
A few years back I was gifted a bottle of The Octomor One. I would tell people it smells and tastes like putty and they would laugh. I am glad you had the same experience with the Langavulin
Hey Guys.. I know this is an old video.. But I was Testing a few nosing tricks on the lagavulin.. So My Comment goes here 😊 Starting My own whisky channel.. And im nosing up on different whiskys.. And one thing i found on the laga 16.. If you breathe in through the nose.. Most you get is the smoke.. But when you the press the air out through the nose and the top of your mouth.. From the nose.. You get the fruits. The pear and apricot. Bresth in through nose and the press out through nose an mouth like when you Are cleaning your seinuses.. You really get the fruit and other scents. Another way i found.. After the dram.. Your glass is All smoke. Wait 30 mins and smell the empty glass.. You get the fruits as well.. Just wanted to share 😊 Maybe old news.. But sooo is the 16 😄
This sounds very interesting for someone thinking about crossing over from Highlands/Speyside. Thanks for mentioning this does not have the ashtray taste because that is what I don't like. May be my next bottle. Thanks guys.
I just can't come around to this. I had the same reaction with this that you describe when you tried it initially. Just too harsh for me. I'm sure that I could add a cube or two, but at the end of the day, I'm still not there with Scotch's of this type. Love the hat.
I haven't tried the Lag 16 yet but I wholly expected this not to be coloured. Very disappointed because the first single malt I tried when I visited Scotland about 20 years ago was almost clear like vodka, and although I didn't remember the name of it I just enjoyed it as it seems more pure than any other scotch that I've tried and the lack of colour I have always associated with quality.
nice review !! scott i know you're a big fan of sherry matured whisky, so am i :D One of my favorites is the glendronach 21 parliament (some tasting notes, raisins , dark fruits, dried fruits , brown sugar , chocolate) you should definitely try it, I'm sure you will like the 21 parliament a lot but i'm also a fan of peated whisky Last week I purchased the octomore 7.2 Travel Retail Exclusive edition
+brecht van der steen ..We have had a lot of people recommending the Glendronach's to us which we haven't seen locally. I ordered the 15 Revival on line, and just picked up a bottle of 12 year. Watch for those reviews. Thanks for tuning in!
First off let me say that I love this scotch. I think I'm on my 3rd bottle and have another bottle in reserve unopened. However, with that being said, I hate that these distilleries artificially color their products. It belittles the product and insults the consumer. I really hope the practice stops. It's one of the reasons why I really like ardbeg, kilchoman, and bruichladdich, they just don't do it and are proud not to. I don't mind the chill filtering as much but it is done just so they can get the lower ABVs into the bottle. There is no need to chill filter if you keep the ABV at 46 or better. Ok, I'll climb off my soap box. Keep up the good work boys!
Excellent review fellas! Why is the Lagavulin 12 so much more expensive than the 16? That seems counter-intuitive to me so figured there must be a good reason. Thoughts?
Holy crap. Going through some of your older vids and I just noticed the plastic astronaut on your shelf in the back. I have the whole set of those sitting on my mantle right now!
Scotch Test Dummies They’re from 1970. The Louis Marx collection of Apollo astronaut figurines. There were apparently several different sets over the early 70s that used the same mold but with different colored plastics. My mom got me and my brother these when we lived at JSC for a year. My five are stamped 1970 and currently hanging out with my Black edition stormtroopers. Here’s a pic of the collection that was available: goo.gl/images/6gH9wP You can google “Louis Marx Astronaut” and check them out. There’s quite a few on eBay.
Laffroaigg is stronger on the peat it seems... 10 Years=Younger too, so stronger younger with lots of kick in it. Laphroaigs and Ardbegs... stronger peat.
this is the whisky that made me love whisky,i was scared to taste it being sure that its awfull and i will hate it but when i finally taste it......boom......there are a lot of good whiskys out there but they are not lagavulin......
DUMBER and DUMBERS remembrance.. I am a single malt fan and from SOuth India- Neighboring state of AMRUT FUSION...-Living in Melbourne VIctoria as a citizen... Love you mates do ISLAY region whisky.. I LOVE ISLAY- LAGAVULIN 16, Laphroiag 10 & Quarter CASK, Ardbeg UOO GHA DHALL & CORREY
@@ScotchTestDummies Wonderful i think i may be able to afford some Laphroaig this week.Either the QC or the 10 year,do you guys each have a favourite of those,i know one is stronger and possibly more complex? Thanks guys i'm really enjoying learning with you guys.
Sorry... here's the stuff that gets me voted off the island... c = original fluid oz p1 = original alcohol percent p2 = desired alcohol percent Diluting whisky (p2 < p1) x = additional water to add x = c (p1 - p2) / p2 x = c * m m = ratio of additional water to original pour Example: c = 35 ml p1 = 0.40 p2 = 0.30 x = 35ml (0.4 - 0.3) / 0.3 x = 11.6666 ml x = 2.37 teaspoons ----------------- 4.92892 ml/teaspoon ----------------- Here's my table for a 35 ml pour (1.2 oz): The amount of spirits you pour into your glass: c = 35ml 40% to 30% = 0.3333 * c = 11.667 ml = 2.3670 teaspoons 43% to 30% = 0.4333 * c = 15.167 ml = 3.0771 teaspoons 45% to 30% = 0.5000 * c = 17.500 ml = 3.5505 teaspoons 45.8% to 30% = 0.5267 * c = 18.433 ml = 3.7398 teaspoons 46% to 30% = 0.5333 * c = 18.667 ml = 3.7872 teaspoons 47.3% to 30% = 0.5767 * c = 20.183 ml = 4.0949 teaspoons 48% to 30% = 0.6000 * c = 21.000 ml = 4.2606 teaspoons 50% to 30% = 0.6667 * c = 23.333 ml = 4.7339 teaspoons 54.2% to 30% = 0.8066 * c = 28.233 ml = 5.7281 teaspoons 55.7% to 30% = 0.8567 * c = 29.983 ml = 6.0831 teaspoons 57.0% to 30% = 0.9000 * c = 31.500 ml = 6.3909 teaspoons 60.7% go 30% = 1.0233 * c = 35.816 ml = 7.2666 teaspoons 35 ml = 7.101 teaspoons Tribal Counsel has spoken... Raster... you have been voted off of the island, now douse your torch and leave peacefully...
+Raster I used my little "graduated" glass that shows ml on the side, poured water up to 35 ml, then I dumped this water into my Glencairn glass... I took a permanent marker, and I marked a line along the outside of my glass at this 35 ml level. I have 3 Glencairn so I put this bright blue line on the outside of all 3 Scotch/spirit sipping glasses. As expected, I pour from the bottle and stop at the marked line. (There are images of testing glasses at Buffalo Trace Distillery, in that video I cited and these glasses all have these lines, so I copied that idea of course.) Now I have a (covered) glass of room temp Britta filtered water, and I spoon out the water into the glass after pouring the Spirits. For bottles which are 43% ABV that conveniently is the easiest to remember... three teaspoons of water, almost exactly. Make each Dram 30% ABV and all your cares dissolve away...
I find this interesting some can't pinpoint sherry in it... maybe that's batches maybe that's the smoke. But It was one of the first things that struck me that it's a nice sherry blend, and I was in awe how masterfully balanced it is between smoke, fruit, wood and sherry notes. Like someone is striking a chord on a piano. And you mention hazelnut ;d that's one characteristics of the sherry cask.
I just had it tonight and haven't had it in a long time and I could taste the sherry in the finish. No sherry on the nose because the peat is overwhelming. As for colorant, I don't see the point, but I purchased e150 to try it out on vodka, lol and TWO DROP made my vodka bottle look like whisky. Tricked my friends with it. To me Laphroig 10 is awful. The Cask strength version that is, to b clear. The burned tire crossed with turpentine taste is just to much. There is no love for it. It ruins taste.
I haven't had compass box in 10 years. I might have to try that. I see it all the time. We have some good liquor stores here. I am actually going to go pick up a bunch of bottles of weller today. I found it in a small liquor store no one knows, lol. It is impossible to find right now.
ua-cam.com/video/-XepXmESQ4k/v-deo.html I'm reminded of Adam Scott's character every time Scott complains about a heavily peated whisk(e)y. On color, the lion's share of Islay malts are aged in refill barrels/casks to keep up front the spirit/peat character. As a result, most are (naturally) very light. To prevent customers from forming a prejudice against their whiskies purely on the basis of color, Islay distilleries often use tinted bottles. But as tinted bottles have been used to conceal color, I really don't get the additional use of e150a. Few whisk(e)y aficionados care much about color, and it seems like a belt-and-suspenders combo when it comes to the mass market.
I loved the review, as always. This is a great one. Long story: after this I'm a "Scotch Test Scientist/Engineer Dummy" Two (or more) things happened... I got into buying/sampling Scotch in September, I started watching Ralfy videos to figure out what to buy, and I also accidentally watched the following UA-cam Video all the way through: "ua-cam.com/video/wx7unZ7enYg/v-deo.html" (Kentucky's Bourbon Trail : How the Best Is Done.) Then as I sampled scotches here and there I kept forgetting whether Ralfy was saying to add a very little water, no water (rarely), or more water. Things played out like this (repeat) go to try a Scotch, can't remember, so go to the computer, search for and watch a video to know how much water was recommended (repeat) This is building up to something... Finally, one day it really struck me that Elmer T. Lee in this video, and all of the other official tasters repeated that all tasting is done at 30% ABV. I remembered other videos... all the pros judge/taste at 30% ABV. I decided "chuck it" I'm going to 30% ABV forget having to remember what the reviewers say. *That* is when things got great. I did the math (simple) i would always pour a 35 ml Dram, and based upon the bottle ABV (Alcohol By Volume) I would add 2 3/4 teaspoons of water for 40%, 3 teaspoons for 43% etc. There's a simple formula, and I calculated the water amounts for all ABV that I encountered and I have this in a table. The idea works so well it's crazy. At 30% there's no alcohol burn, it's all flavor. Once I switched to 30% ABV, all samples of everything, I do that way. I enjoy the Scotch, the Bourbon, the Cask Strength, the Peated, the Blends, all at 30% and this now seems perfect to me. I wrote all this to Ralphy (in a comment like this) and because I included all my math (and I'm a master programmer so my text looks almost like a program) Ralphy must have laughed his head off because he wrote my math posting to him was the most original thing anyone had ever sent him (reply to a whisky review). So I want to cut/paste and send. Probably a lot of people can calculate how much water to add to change the ABV of the pour to 30%. My suggestion is: everyone should try this 30% ABV thing while no one is looking. In private, sip and enjoy Scotch or Bourbon at 30% ABV and all your troubles will disappear, never to have your tongue or mouth burned again. No need to remember a thing about the product, just look at the ABV on the bottle, pour 35 ml, add teaspoons of water, then enjoy! Can you dig it?
Watch out, I'm an Engineer, hold down your hat (because I include a lot of detail). I started by using a little graduated glass that's in my cupboard and it has lines along it's side in ml, fluid oz, Tsp , and Tbs (teaspoons and tablespoons). I saw a Scotch sampling video, and I think it was Ralfy who said the typical pour is 35 ml so that's what I started using. Now for the hat holding down part... 35 ml == 1.18349 US fluid ounce. I guess we could call that 1.2 oz. I honestly type this into Google "convert ml to oz" and I immediately get an on-screen converter. Click on the number, change the number and the conversion happens, and that's just part of the search results, not even a web page. Now I use that for everything. I just checked and this thing will convert Light-years to Fathoms, ha.
(I hope this comment shows up in the right place...) Yes, I like strategy games. "Inside Moves" is a favorite, and I later found out that is actually the famous Parker Bros game Camelot (that chess Grand Masters from the '30s liked to play).
vastly overrated and overpriced imho. Who needs lagavulin when there is Ardbeg and Laphi? and if i want less punch in the face i'd rather have Caol Ila, simple as that
@@ScotchTestDummies oddly enough I was just sitting here doing exactly that (except whit a quarter cask instead of a L10) And as I was inmersed in the sherry smell of the Laga I came across your video! It really becomes extremely aparent in the comparison. Cheers from Argentina! I'll be here for your comparison video!
+Brad Bjerga ...Brad you know me too well, my girlfriend just said the same thing last week...I do need to hit the gym...ok it was my wife...I'm too old to also have a girlfriend. We love ya Brad keep watchin...but we promise we won't change. Bart
Scotch is too good for Star Wars. The movies Lucas was involved with all have risible dialogue. I am a dumber person for ever having watched any movie in which Lucas had any input in dialogue. Now the Star Wars universe especially the Graphic Novels and games form the Old Republic-that is some fun stuff. Lucas? He's a one trick pony.
They need to do movies in the Old Republic Era. Don't you ever watch 4,5,6 and just wince at the dialogue? I read a story about Lucas and Coppola working on Mackenna's Gold and Coppola told Lucas his dialogue was garbage.
I thinks the Star Wars Universe sans Lucas is extremely interesting and I'd be ignorant if I didn't in a small way acknowledge Lucas for the spark. An important spark, but just a spark. So, you play chit-and-map board games?
I looooooove Lagavulin 16. I'm still a newb, only a couple months in, and I love peaty scotch. This one is like smoky nectar.
I would also recommend the Lagavulin Distillers edition. thanks for tuning in Johnny. Scott
+Scotch Test Dummies I'll definitely keep an eye out for it!! Thanks guys. Love your content. Keep it up.
Thanks Johnny!
I know this is crazy, but I absolutely loved my first peated scotch. It's what made me say "man I freaking love whiskey"
it does that for some people.
😊😊
Hey guys! This is one of my top scotch! And I mean TOP. The peat is there but sweeter, mature, old, woody, les heartly/muddy then the Amrut peated. Warm, well crafted, i love it. I noze it 15-20 times befor taste it, the peat tens to leave the place to dry fruit, i have to say cherry like the Glenfarclas 12 but sooooooo old and smoked salmon hahaha Sorry but it's there, in there, perfectly balanced :)
great description goudan!
the memory connection is the most amazing thing with this spirit... truly an essence and I have heard so many people connect it too good memories.
absolutely true N C
FIRST SINGLE MALT FOR ME AND 5 YEARS LATER MY BEST AND FREQUENT DRINKING IN MY LOCAL BAR. PUT ME IN THE WORLD OF GREAT WHISKEYS AND GREAT DRINKS.
Great first for sure
First single malt I ever bought. I had no idea about the peatyness of Islays. Blew my mind, Was not too keen but grew to love it. Bit too expensive for a regular so I tend to go for Laphroiag.
Nothing wrong with Laphroiag lestyn! Thanks for watching!
Yep! This is the first single malt I ever bought, got a 0.7L Bottle. Going to get used to it, introduce me to peaty whiskys and whisky overall (+whiskEy). I love the brand and the bottle.... Later will get some whisky with much less smoke and more fruityness etc
I drink a bottle of this a day. It's amazing how clean and lovely the buzz is. The flavor is amazing . Nothing like waking up and sipping this all day.
"no new liver for you" Said like the Soup Nazi
Scotch Test Dummies A wealthy man like myself can purchase a liver with the snap of my fingers somewhere in the world
Good review. I love Lagavulin 16. You should try the distillers edition if you come across it.
Sherry cask finished. Delicious
+Corey Martin ...it's on our long list!
I agree, not much more expensive and better IMHO
Lagavullin was the first peated scotch I enjoyed. I have since moved to Laphroaig when I want a peated scotch. However, I still enjoy the Lagavullin; it is definitely sweeter than other peats. I am actually enjoying Laphroaig while watching this. Both great whiskies.
+mikeaknightful ...Bart would agree with you and take the Laphroaig, Scott would take the Lagavulin. Thanks for tuning in!
Would love to see a re-review of this. Lagavulin (especially the standard 16 yo) has a massive almost cult like following so I’m sure it would catch a lot of views. Would be nice to see how you both view it now with more years of tasting experience. One of my absolute favorites and the whisky that sent me on my Brown water tasting journey. Thanks for the great content.
Thanks Andrew, its crazy how many people love this one!
Anyone, please help me.
I've tried Lagvulin 16 y/o and I am so deep in love that I don't think there is anything in life better.
As a newly realized peat head, is there such a thing that is better than lagvulin 16? I don't think so, can anyone please prove me wrong and give me a list of better peat whiskies I should try?
Please....
May the peat be with you.
Try the Lagavulin Distillers Edition, Laphroiag Three Wood, Ardbeg Dark Cove or Ueigaidail to name a few. The Bruichladdich Port Charlottes are good too. Compass Box Peat Monster and Flaming Heart for blends along with Douglas Laing Big Peat! Go forth padawan!
This is Bart a fellow peat head. I wouldn't try to tell you what's better but I would encourage you to dive deep and try a wide spectrum of peat...always coming back to your baby Lag 16. Scott's list is a perfect place to start.
Bob Hope Have you tried Laphroaig quarter cask? That's my fave😊
I have 10 open bottles at home and am loving Elijah Craig 12, Redbreast 12, Buffalo Trace and Lagavulin 16....the latter being my all time favourite...
all good choices Paul, and we've recommended them all!
Scott's comment about the number of open bottles got me thinking about what is the number of my collection. I counted up 7 open, and 7 unopened (saving these for special dates or occasions). Ah, Balanced Whiskey!
mine now is over 300 opened!
A dream to strive for.
Hey Guys:
LOVED the review! I agree that LAGAVULAN 16 is a good choice for someone coming into Peated whisky from other expressions of Scottish or Irish Whisky because it is not a Heavy Peat note. The 16 years in wood has mellowed it.
My Ardbeg/ Apple Cider Cocktail came out OK.After some blending, I had the experience of sweet apples with a subdued smoky Peat in the back; a Nice Combination.
SLÁINTE
Mike
thanks Mike!
Intense . Smoke . Peat . Balanced 94 Whisky Advocate Islay, Scotland- One of the great classics from Islay. Remarkably balanced, with very dry and assertive flavors offset by the sweetness of Sherry oak. Complex, full-bodied, smoky, peaty tastes combine with a salty tang of the sea in this elegant yet powerful Single Malt. $85.00
Still a favorite and a favorite of many.
I absolutely adore this whisky and could drink it everyday. An outstanding Islay balanced, peaty, sweet and satisfying...wonderful.
yes it is, hearing good things about the 2017 12 cask strength too.
Good review! I suspect a lot of people believe there is more sherry casks in it than there really is due to the added colourant. Odd that they add colourant to the 16yo when they sell it in a green bottle and it gets such high marks for it's noising, palate and finish. Lagavulin does themselves a disservice just to give the illusion to people of what might be in their scotch.
+VaryingViewpoint ...Agreed. Thanks for tuning in!
Coincidentally, it was my dram of choice last night also. I enjoyed it so much I'd be tempted to go a 92. I have a 12yo 2014 waiting to be cracked. Looking forward to that too.
I've never tasted or smelled peat. To me, Laphroaig's flavour represent peat (and I love it). Lagavulin is more of a regular smoke...this is all just my opinion of course...I need to get over to Islay, go to my 1 square foot of land which I own and have a dram while breathing in all the glorious Islay air.
I think a rusty nail would go down a treat on Mos Eisley.
+Andrew Cuff ...the one square foot! Rusty Nail would quench the thirst. Thanks for tuning in Andrew.
Top Notch Dram!! Have owned the Distillers Edition and own a Lag 12. Funny enough, never owned a lag 16, but have had it in restaurants on a couple occasions. Looking forward to buying it and the new Lagavulin 8 when it arrives on Canadian shores. Looking at other in the line-up Lagavulin 21 has hit almost revered levels while the Lagavulin 37 has hit Grand Slams (+$3000 bottles should do these things consistently).
Waiting for you guys to splurge one of these days but prices are getting a quite ridiculous on all fronts). I want to go on, but it would turn into a badly punctuated thesis and be off topic.
Sidenote the force is StronG with these two and Bart your Shirt is on point too!! Your guys trivia and knowledge on movies and other stuff is interesting and adds another dimension to reviews that isquite unique. Scott remembering capacity is quite funny at times almost like auto correct on my electronic devices (where in the world, Oh right it's Scott). Alright enough praise where can I critique, uhhh it will arrive at some point. Slowly waiting for your bottle bleacher section behind you two to be overflowing can just imagine on review 402. Though I do enjoy looking past and seeing bottles slowly being consumed and in waiting.
Sidenote + In the 21-38 male age segment. Know the subject been broached on previews segement and just decided to throw this in there and Yes I know there isn't technically a 21-38 standard but hey around here there a few more not so normal.
+Foliage A ...couldn't have said it better ourselves! Thanks for the compliments Foliage.
Regarding sherry: Good call, guys! A batch of Lagavulin 16 consists of 30-odd refill ex-bourbon hogsheads and 1/2 sherry hogshead, so the Sherry really only serves to round things off but you won't get any sherry matured notes. My source for this is Pinkie, Lagavulin's legend and warehousing guy.
+Klaus Doblmann ...Good information to know. It was confusing to me why so many were noting sherry.
Id give lagavulin 16 a 98, as a reference dewars 12 year is roughly a 70 for me and bulleit bourbon is about a 67. Hard to compare because im a newbie and havnt had the other islays yet. But lagavulin 16 is my favorite.
its a good one and a lot of beginners love it!
I do get a little sherry maybe a little port. if this Lagavulin stands and airs out a little/ open up you get my favorite meaty brine on the exhale of the nose which is more prevalent in the Laphroaig select/10
Very nice
Your review is wonderful here. I do Love this 16 the best; it's at the top of my list. I appreciate and give credit to the 16 year maturation and have devoted my loyalty to the dedication and patience that Lagavulin gives to their cornerstone product. I like Laphroaig's Quarter Cask very much; however - for $25.00 more (roughly) I'll go to the 16 every time. The 8 year is a little "green" to me. Would love to try the Peat Monster and Benriach Solstice 17 year but I cannot get them here. Ardbeg - example of trying too hard in my opinion to smoke it up as an NAS. I liked the Uigeadail but again (being an NAS) I'll go to Mr. 16 every time for $7.00 more. Have a great rest of the week.
Thanks SDD
Every time I hear this name - Lagavulin - I think of what I think would be a good marketing saying for them. "No foolin its Lagavulin" . What do you think?
+Martin Collmer I'm Drooling', it's Lagavulin!
+Nokomisclub ..Like a Fooling, I'm drooling, for the Lagavulin.
back in the 80's and early 90's sherry was part of the flavor profile , but this is one that by adding about 50ml to the bottle will soften the taste and in my opinion improves the bottle
If you like this one, please try the Distiller's Edition. It's even better to my opinion. Rounder, sweeter, more complex and much more elegant.
+DerWhiskyClub We Must! Bart
nice to watch u guys review this i got given my first bottle of lagavuilin 16 for xmas as i just been converted to laphroiag which i love but this is amazing sweet burned liquorice comfort food 95 plus or minus infinity happy new year!
good call on your score Matthew!
A classic branding for sure, and a great intro to Islays and peated Scotches. One question: why so heavy on the E150 and chill filtration? And can we at least have labels that tell us whether a whisky has this or not? We shell out good money (90USD where I live) for these liquors and deserve to be informed.
We agree schwarz!
Some good points. I totally agree that it's a great introduction to peat. I find Laphroaig a bit too much (almost sickeningly so), and this is a nice balance; the sweetness balances out the smoke nicely.
+JA M ...give the Ardbeg Uigeaudail a shot too.
Scotch Test Dummies Thanks for the suggestion! I'll add it to my list of bottles to try.
I had to sit and review this one with you. I love the 16 year old but I hear the 12 year is even better. Have not had a chance to try the 12, one of these I will. I agree with your rating because the only one I'd rate higher that I have is the Laphroaig 10 year cask strength. The quarter cask is about the same as the 16 rating wise. I was wondering if you noticed a change in the 16 year now that yours is about half gone? mine is right at what you have also. I also have the problem of having 30 open bottles(if you can call it a problem?) 9 of which is scotch. Great review guys, keep up the good work.
+Jay Jentsch ...thanks for the comments Jay. I haven't noticed any difference in the bottle, but only return to it occasionally. Heard good things about the 12 year also.
Love this Scotch. Really outstanding, well made whisky. My favorite whisky for under $100 a bottle. Period.
try the Lagavulin Distillers Edition if you can find it.
the 16 ROCKS ! keep the Distillers for your gran :)
Lagavulin: The mans drink! Great stuff.
if its good enough for Ron Swanson its good enough for us.
What a great bottle. I love this stuff!! I don't care about the color added. The proof is in the taste.
It does taste great
I was sipping this dram while watching this review. I always get spiced orange with the peat. One of my favorites.
this is a good one! thanks Timothy!
$100 bottle in my neck of the woods! I prefer Laphroaig quarter cask at $57! Worth trying! Cheer's
great price!
lag 16 is my second favorite Scotch I have. Highland Park 18 is #1. Thank you for the review guys!
+pinggolfer ...thanks for tuning in. We need to do the HP 18.
A few years back I was gifted a bottle of The Octomor One. I would tell people it smells and tastes like putty and they would laugh. I am glad you had the same experience with the Langavulin
you got it Bruce!
I love the Lagavulin 16
My favourite peated whisky, nothing else tastes like it
Great review guys !
...watch for our upcoming review of the Lagavulin Distillers Edition!
Hey Guys..
I know this is an old video.. But I was Testing a few nosing tricks on the lagavulin.. So My Comment goes here 😊
Starting My own whisky channel.. And im nosing up on different whiskys..
And one thing i found on the laga 16..
If you breathe in through the nose.. Most you get is the smoke.. But when you the press the air out through the nose and the top of your mouth.. From the nose.. You get the fruits. The pear and apricot.
Bresth in through nose and the press out through nose an mouth like when you Are cleaning your seinuses.. You really get the fruit and other scents.
Another way i found.. After the dram.. Your glass is All smoke. Wait 30 mins and smell the empty glass.. You get the fruits as well..
Just wanted to share 😊
Maybe old news.. But sooo is the 16 😄
great notes Bearded. Lagavulin 16 is still a hard one to beat!
This sounds very interesting for someone thinking about crossing over from Highlands/Speyside. Thanks for mentioning this does not have the ashtray taste because that is what I don't like. May be my next bottle. Thanks guys.
It was the first peated whisky I tried. At that time I did think it was smoke and ash. Try some at a bar first.
Thanks for the warning. Bar visit sounds like the right move.
the Lagavulin 16 is the one that a lot of people taste first with peat and like it.
I just can't come around to this. I had the same reaction with this that you describe when you tried it initially. Just too harsh for me. I'm sure that I could add a cube or two, but at the end of the day, I'm still not there with Scotch's of this type. Love the hat.
+Sal Renzulli Hats and more hats. Thanks for commenting.
I got pine notes thoroughly. Reminded me of a pine forest. Much better than Laphroaig 10, in my opinion.
Hard to beat the 16 Year Lag
It is an old video but I just happened to see it now in Oct 2018. Now what I want to say is about shirts. What about one that says: What a peaty!
Oh I love that. That one makes me chuckle.
I haven't tried the Lag 16 yet but I wholly expected this not to be coloured.
Very disappointed because the first single malt I tried when I visited Scotland about 20 years ago was almost clear like vodka, and although I didn't remember the name of it I just enjoyed it as it seems more pure than any other scotch that I've tried and the lack of colour I have always associated with quality.
we wish the use of coloring would stop
nice review !! scott i know you're a big fan of sherry matured whisky, so am i :D One of my favorites is the glendronach 21 parliament (some tasting notes, raisins , dark fruits, dried fruits , brown sugar , chocolate) you should definitely try it, I'm sure you will like the 21 parliament a lot
but i'm also a fan of peated whisky Last week I purchased the octomore 7.2 Travel Retail Exclusive edition
+brecht van der steen ..We have had a lot of people recommending the Glendronach's to us which we haven't seen locally. I ordered the 15 Revival on line, and just picked up a bottle of 12 year. Watch for those reviews. Thanks for tuning in!
First off let me say that I love this scotch. I think I'm on my 3rd bottle and have another bottle in reserve unopened. However, with that being said, I hate that these distilleries artificially color their products. It belittles the product and insults the consumer. I really hope the practice stops. It's one of the reasons why I really like ardbeg, kilchoman, and bruichladdich, they just don't do it and are proud not to. I don't mind the chill filtering as much but it is done just so they can get the lower ABVs into the bottle. There is no need to chill filter if you keep the ABV at 46 or better. Ok, I'll climb off my soap box. Keep up the good work boys!
All excellent points Tim. Stop the coloring! agreed! Thanks Tim.
It is indeed a wonderfull dram. (Although I like Laphroaig a tiny bit more). When you like smoky, you can't go wrong with this one.
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From the first taste of this I loved it and I am not, or was not, an Islay guy.
we can see why! thanks David!
It really saddens me the Lagavulin isn't all Natural 😕. I switched to mezcal because of this. And ardbeg is my go to peat beverage.
Lagavulin is still good! Nothing wrong with Ardbeg though!
I also find the Lagavulin 16 to be more of a sweet, mellow peat compared to the likes of Laphroaig and Ardbeg. It's a wonderful dram, that's for sure.
+Tmy Romt ..Scott Agrees!
Excellent review fellas! Why is the Lagavulin 12 so much more expensive than the 16? That seems counter-intuitive to me so figured there must be a good reason. Thoughts?
That is reversed of what you think it would be. The 12 is an annual limited release though at cask strength which could be part of it.
i love nothing else except Lagavulin 16, not even my Macallan 18
Holy crap. Going through some of your older vids and I just noticed the plastic astronaut on your shelf in the back. I have the whole set of those sitting on my mantle right now!
Wow! My parents got me (Bart) that when I was very small...I didn't know there was an entire set out there. Please tell me more.
Scotch Test Dummies They’re from 1970. The Louis Marx collection of Apollo astronaut figurines. There were apparently several different sets over the early 70s that used the same mold but with different colored plastics. My mom got me and my brother these when we lived at JSC for a year. My five are stamped 1970 and currently hanging out with my Black edition stormtroopers.
Here’s a pic of the collection that was available: goo.gl/images/6gH9wP
You can google “Louis Marx Astronaut” and check them out. There’s quite a few on eBay.
19 open bottles. 4 peated. The strongest being Laga 16. Can't stand band aids of Laphroaig. Love the balance and mild peat of Highland Park 18.
We here in Dummy Land are thinking about doing another 16 Bottles of Peat...there are so many great ones out there.
How about a lagavuli 16 vs laphroig and ardbeg 10 shootout?
I think our vs will more than likely be one bottle head to head with another but that does sound interesting.
The Whiskey Council/The Jedi Council. Come on. Perfect match.
Love it!
Tried this over the weekend. I wasn't impressed. Much prefer the Laphroaig 10.
I like this one too. Both good. Scott
Laffroaigg is stronger on the peat it seems... 10 Years=Younger too, so stronger younger with lots of kick in it. Laphroaigs and Ardbegs... stronger peat.
I can't stop sayin'... "LAGA-VU-LIN!"
+Karl Fenner YES!
this is the whisky that made me love whisky,i was scared to taste it being sure that its awfull and i will hate it but when i finally taste it......boom......there are a lot of good whiskys out there but they are not lagavulin......
very nice, thanks giannis.
Bart, "I'm good.".... Scott, "You're not good." Beautiful.
boom
is this more like a Talisker as opposed to an Ardbeg or Laphroig?
I would say its more laphroaigish actually with a sherry finish.
bruno, have you tried Bowmore 12 year? maybe put it on the list if not. It will finally be the one to turn you to the dark side. trust me.
Have not had the Bowmore 12. Although if you watch the Bruichladdich 3D3 review, my transformation has begun!
There special edition 16 year old is sherry cask and delicious. My favorite peated whiskey ever.
+MM Dizzle ...haven't seen the 16 year special edition. will have to look for it.
+Scotch Test Dummies well I mean the distillers edition. The distillers edition is agreed 16 years. But it looks like it's on your list
DUMBER and DUMBERS remembrance.. I am a single malt fan and from SOuth India- Neighboring state of AMRUT FUSION...-Living in Melbourne VIctoria as a citizen...
Love you mates do ISLAY region whisky.. I LOVE ISLAY- LAGAVULIN 16, Laphroiag 10 & Quarter CASK, Ardbeg UOO GHA DHALL & CORREY
Thank you Pradeep. There's more Islay coming your way! stay tuned.
thank you Americano dears...
We are getting a lot of fans from India and love you guys. There are a lot of whisky fans in India!
Scotch Test Dummies I am an Aussie South Indian strictly Scotch and Aussie Red wine person
Scotch Test Dummies I do red wines also
Cannot wait to try a drop of this stuff!
this turns a lot of people onto the peat!
@@ScotchTestDummies Wonderful i think i may be able to afford some Laphroaig this week.Either the QC or the 10 year,do you guys each have a favourite of those,i know one is stronger and possibly more complex? Thanks guys i'm really enjoying learning with you guys.
Does anyone know where they get the smaller Glencairn glass?
that came with the dropper set that we are actually working on now to get with our name on. its called a mini or wee glencairn.
Fellas try the Lagavulin Distillers Edition. It is something else
+William Bernie ...added to the list.
Sorry... here's the stuff that gets me voted off the island...
c = original fluid oz
p1 = original alcohol percent
p2 = desired alcohol percent
Diluting whisky (p2 < p1)
x = additional water to add
x = c (p1 - p2) / p2
x = c * m
m = ratio of additional water to original pour
Example:
c = 35 ml
p1 = 0.40
p2 = 0.30
x = 35ml (0.4 - 0.3) / 0.3
x = 11.6666 ml
x = 2.37 teaspoons
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4.92892 ml/teaspoon
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Here's my table for a 35 ml pour (1.2 oz):
The amount of spirits you pour into your glass: c = 35ml
40% to 30% = 0.3333 * c = 11.667 ml = 2.3670 teaspoons
43% to 30% = 0.4333 * c = 15.167 ml = 3.0771 teaspoons
45% to 30% = 0.5000 * c = 17.500 ml = 3.5505 teaspoons
45.8% to 30% = 0.5267 * c = 18.433 ml = 3.7398 teaspoons
46% to 30% = 0.5333 * c = 18.667 ml = 3.7872 teaspoons
47.3% to 30% = 0.5767 * c = 20.183 ml = 4.0949 teaspoons
48% to 30% = 0.6000 * c = 21.000 ml = 4.2606 teaspoons
50% to 30% = 0.6667 * c = 23.333 ml = 4.7339 teaspoons
54.2% to 30% = 0.8066 * c = 28.233 ml = 5.7281 teaspoons
55.7% to 30% = 0.8567 * c = 29.983 ml = 6.0831 teaspoons
57.0% to 30% = 0.9000 * c = 31.500 ml = 6.3909 teaspoons
60.7% go 30% = 1.0233 * c = 35.816 ml = 7.2666 teaspoons
35 ml = 7.101 teaspoons
Tribal Counsel has spoken... Raster... you have been voted off of the island, now douse your torch and leave peacefully...
+Raster I used my little "graduated" glass that shows ml on the side, poured water up to 35 ml, then I dumped this water into my Glencairn glass... I took a permanent marker, and I marked a line along the outside of my glass at this 35 ml level. I have 3 Glencairn so I put this bright blue line on the outside of all 3 Scotch/spirit sipping glasses.
As expected, I pour from the bottle and stop at the marked line. (There are images of testing glasses at Buffalo Trace Distillery, in that video I cited and these glasses all have these lines, so I copied that idea of course.)
Now I have a (covered) glass of room temp Britta filtered water, and I spoon out the water into the glass after pouring the Spirits. For bottles which are 43% ABV that conveniently is the easiest to remember... three teaspoons of water, almost exactly.
Make each Dram 30% ABV and all your cares dissolve away...
+Raster ..we mostly like the way you think😂
I find this interesting some can't pinpoint sherry in it... maybe that's batches maybe that's the smoke. But It was one of the first things that struck me that it's a nice sherry blend, and I was in awe how masterfully balanced it is between smoke, fruit, wood and sherry notes. Like someone is striking a chord on a piano.
And you mention hazelnut ;d that's one characteristics of the sherry cask.
great notes Cypeq.
I'll buy a "sweet peat!" shirt if you make one and yes, it needs the exclamation mark after it
thumbs up!
Im thinking a t shirt with the outline of a lagavulin bottle on it with the saying sweet peat! Underneath it. Id buy ir
the best from ISLAY by A LONG WAY !!!!
It is very very good
Try out lagavulin distillers edition its aged in sherry casks
+waldo saldana ...it's on the list of many.
I drank some of this today. peaty, very peaty but I liked it.
It is great stuff.
Like a BBQ in a glass
A lot of the color of lagavulin and laphroaig comes from added colorant (E150)
Yes it does. wish they wouldn't.
That hat is the most ridiculous, stupid hat I've ever seen and where can I get one?
Bart's wife got it for him somewhere, I'll have to ask him. Scott
+Scotch Test Dummies Please do. Gotta have!
This is Ron Swanson's favorite scotch. :)
+Dee Piper ...who can argue with that!?
When he said body putty I was like WTF? Lol
Boom baby.
so just to be clear, your reviews aren't actually reviews but rather tests? interesting
its a test review, or maybe a review test. its definitely something...
hahaha well you gotta call it a test to go with your channel name
Ultimate regular... winter whisky
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Thanks for the review. I am going to go pick this one up.
+ConditionCodeH Good call
I just had it tonight and haven't had it in a long time and I could taste the sherry in the finish. No sherry on the nose because the peat is overwhelming. As for colorant, I don't see the point, but I purchased e150 to try it out on vodka, lol and TWO DROP made my vodka bottle look like whisky. Tricked my friends with it. To me Laphroig 10 is awful. The Cask strength version that is, to b clear. The burned tire crossed with turpentine taste is just to much. There is no love for it. It ruins taste.
Have you tried the Compass Box Peat Monster? That's the bottle that got bart to start loving the peat
I haven't had compass box in 10 years. I might have to try that. I see it all the time. We have some good liquor stores here. I am actually going to go pick up a bunch of bottles of weller today. I found it in a small liquor store no one knows, lol. It is impossible to find right now.
BURNED TIRE = MEDICAL TASTE...
Bart your shirt says it all 🤔🤔😂😂😂🙌🙌🤓🤓
Be why Normal?
Bart also feels a bingo coming on and turns frowns upside down.
ua-cam.com/video/-XepXmESQ4k/v-deo.html
I'm reminded of Adam Scott's character every time Scott complains about a heavily peated whisk(e)y.
On color, the lion's share of Islay malts are aged in refill barrels/casks to keep up front the spirit/peat character. As a result, most are (naturally) very light. To prevent customers from forming a prejudice against their whiskies purely on the basis of color, Islay distilleries often use tinted bottles. But as tinted bottles have been used to conceal color, I really don't get the additional use of e150a. Few whisk(e)y aficionados care much about color, and it seems like a belt-and-suspenders combo when it comes to the mass market.
+Patrick Foley ...Scott likes it. Good clip.
Right on with your comments also.
+Patrick Foley Love the clip...thanks Patrick. Bart
I loved the review, as always. This is a great one.
Long story: after this I'm a "Scotch Test Scientist/Engineer Dummy"
Two (or more) things happened... I got into buying/sampling Scotch in September, I started watching Ralfy videos to figure out what to buy, and I also accidentally watched the following UA-cam Video all the way through: "ua-cam.com/video/wx7unZ7enYg/v-deo.html" (Kentucky's Bourbon Trail : How the Best Is Done.)
Then as I sampled scotches here and there I kept forgetting whether Ralfy was saying to add a very little water, no water (rarely), or more water. Things played out like this (repeat) go to try a Scotch, can't remember, so go to the computer, search for and watch a video to know how much water was recommended (repeat)
This is building up to something...
Finally, one day it really struck me that Elmer T. Lee in this video, and all of the other official tasters repeated that all tasting is done at 30% ABV. I remembered other videos... all the pros judge/taste at 30% ABV.
I decided "chuck it" I'm going to 30% ABV forget having to remember what the reviewers say.
*That* is when things got great. I did the math (simple) i would always pour a 35 ml Dram, and based upon the bottle ABV (Alcohol By Volume) I would add 2 3/4 teaspoons of water for 40%, 3 teaspoons for 43% etc. There's a simple formula, and I calculated the water amounts for all ABV that I encountered and I have this in a table.
The idea works so well it's crazy.
At 30% there's no alcohol burn, it's all flavor. Once I switched to 30% ABV, all samples of everything, I do that way.
I enjoy the Scotch, the Bourbon, the Cask Strength, the Peated, the Blends, all at 30% and this now seems perfect to me.
I wrote all this to Ralphy (in a comment like this) and because I included all my math (and I'm a master programmer so my text looks almost like a program) Ralphy must have laughed his head off because he wrote my math posting to him was the most original thing anyone had ever sent him (reply to a whisky review).
So I want to cut/paste and send. Probably a lot of people can calculate how much water to add to change the ABV of the pour to 30%.
My suggestion is: everyone should try this 30% ABV thing while no one is looking. In private, sip and enjoy Scotch or Bourbon at 30% ABV and all your troubles will disappear, never to have your tongue or mouth burned again. No need to remember a thing about the product, just look at the ABV on the bottle, pour 35 ml, add teaspoons of water, then enjoy!
Can you dig it?
+Raster ...Great tips on bringing down the alcohol content to a consistent 30%. What does 35ml equal? One ounce?
Raster this is Bart...by your comment I'm going to guess you are also a boardgamer. You sound like 2/3rds of my buddies.
Watch out, I'm an Engineer, hold down your hat (because I include a lot of detail). I started by using a little graduated glass that's in my cupboard and it has lines along it's side in ml, fluid oz, Tsp , and Tbs (teaspoons and tablespoons).
I saw a Scotch sampling video, and I think it was Ralfy who said the typical pour is 35 ml so that's what I started using.
Now for the hat holding down part... 35 ml == 1.18349 US fluid ounce. I guess we could call that 1.2 oz.
I honestly type this into Google "convert ml to oz" and I immediately get an on-screen converter. Click on the number, change the number and the conversion happens, and that's just part of the search results, not even a web page. Now I use that for everything.
I just checked and this thing will convert Light-years to Fathoms, ha.
(I hope this comment shows up in the right place...)
Yes, I like strategy games. "Inside Moves" is a favorite, and I later found out that is actually the famous Parker Bros game Camelot (that chess Grand Masters from the '30s liked to play).
Revisit the General
+Anibal Raposo ...interesting proposal. I probably have just enough left to do that.
i cannot picture any one from starwars universe asking for a pink lady or a zima.it would be whiskey for sure
+marc pixler ....whiskey, straight.
+marc pixels Exactly...We will create a 'Short Stormtrooper' however...that would be in there for sure. Bart
I have nicknamed this scotch, "dragon piss." If you haven't fried your palette, this shit is like drinking the devil's piss.
Mos Eisley isn't far from Moss Islay. These *are* the drams you're looking for. Lol.
May the 4th be with you
A tall glass of Stagg Jr straight up. I call it a Chewbacca because it puts hair on your chest
+Robert S. ...and makes you go "Arrrrhhhhrrhhrhhghgghgh"
vastly overrated and overpriced imho. Who needs lagavulin when there is Ardbeg and Laphi? and if i want less punch in the face i'd rather have Caol Ila, simple as that
well noted.
i'm losin it, ya'll
Smells like Bondo. ...nice
Surprisingly not bad...I like that smell. Bart
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Smell a Laphroig or an Ardbeg and then smell the Laga and you'll get the sherry. Smells like dipping you nose in a freaking dried fruit cellar.
we have a review coming up of these 3 pitted against each other...Laphroaig 10, Ardbeg 10, and Lagavulin 16.
@@ScotchTestDummies oddly enough I was just sitting here doing exactly that (except whit a quarter cask instead of a L10) And as I was inmersed in the sherry smell of the Laga I came across your video! It really becomes extremely aparent in the comparison. Cheers from Argentina! I'll be here for your comparison video!
thanks Seba!
Laphroaig
You guys are older gentlemen but you act like you are 20 years old. Tighten it up
+Brad Bjerga ...We take that as a compliment!
+Scotch Test Dummies you shouldn't
+Scotch Test Dummies you shouldn't
+Brad Bjerga ...Brad you know me too well, my girlfriend just said the same thing last week...I do need to hit the gym...ok it was my wife...I'm too old to also have a girlfriend. We love ya Brad keep watchin...but we promise we won't change. Bart
+Scotch Test Dummies haha. The "Dummie" part of your title really is true.
Scotch is too good for Star Wars. The movies Lucas was involved with all have risible dialogue. I am a dumber person for ever having watched any movie in which Lucas had any input in dialogue. Now the Star Wars universe especially the Graphic Novels and games form the Old Republic-that is some fun stuff. Lucas? He's a one trick pony.
+T han ...we expected more out of J.J. Abrams too. A little disappointed with the plot.
They need to do movies in the Old Republic Era. Don't you ever watch 4,5,6 and just wince at the dialogue? I read a story about Lucas and Coppola working on Mackenna's Gold and Coppola told Lucas his dialogue was garbage.
I agree his dialogue sucks but I appreciate his vision even if it goes off the rails on occasion. Bart
I thinks the Star Wars Universe sans Lucas is extremely interesting and I'd be ignorant if I didn't in a small way acknowledge Lucas for the spark. An important spark, but just a spark. So, you play chit-and-map board games?
Some chit and map war games. A lot of euro and co-op and ameritrash too.
laphraish
laphroaig