Whiskey Review - Springbank 12 Cask Strength + Laphroaig 10, Monkey Shoulder and Yamazaki 12 blend

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  • Today we taste and review Springbank 12 Cask Strength.
    Also, by viewer request, we blend Laphroaig 10, Monkey Shoulder, and Yamazaki 12 in an attempt to make a poor man's Laphroaig 32.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 229

  • @SpicoliRatBeach
    @SpicoliRatBeach 6 років тому +39

    "The sweetness of a Girl Scout and the aggression of a meth-head."

  • @Grovesrussell
    @Grovesrussell 6 років тому +17

    So Rex has reached expert level as he no longer feels the harshness. You have sucessfully mooched to gain this expertise so i must congratulate you 'round of applause'

  • @caelebcandon2254
    @caelebcandon2254 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for trying my blend! I'm a beginner when it comes to Scotch and I never tried Laphroaig 32 so I based my blend on your description from your Laphroaig 32 video.

  • @alyr9640
    @alyr9640 6 років тому +1

    Just found you guys today...new to scotch and have been watching ralfy non stop for a month straight. heard ralfy mention you and wanted to check you out. Good call on this one Daniel...I'm a woman and Springbank 12 CS was my first "craft" style dram. Was ordered for me in an amazing whisky bar in DC called the Jack Rose...a great dram and a fantastic memory... Love it! You guys are hilarious! Keep it up!

  • @3rgoproxxy
    @3rgoproxxy 6 років тому +32

    Just bought a Monkey Shoulder yesterday as my first whiskey as per your recommendation, and I have to say that, although my initial experience was that of: WHAT THE FUCK THIS DOES NOT TASTE SWEET IT TASTES LIKE LICKING AN OAK BARREL THAT HAS BEEN DRENCHED IN ALCOHOL! I quickly grew accustomed to the powerful alcohol vapours by my second tasting. Having waited a day to taste more, I can now say that I can appreciate the flavours that whiskey (specifically Monkey Shoulder) offers and I'm really glad that I gave it a go. Your passion for whiskey (Both Rex and Daniel) is infectious and I am already thinking of the next whiskey I want to buy and try. Thanks a lot for sharing your passion!

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому +8

      So glad you got past the initial alcohol! Welcome to the journey

    • @patrickhodson8715
      @patrickhodson8715 6 років тому +5

      Dude that was me a couple months ago when I found this channel. I’d never really drank whiskey before and now I’ve got a growing little collection.

    • @kev24k
      @kev24k 6 років тому +3

      If you think your second bottle was good, have a little dark chocolate with sea salt the next time you pour. Just a little.

    • @redletterl78
      @redletterl78 6 років тому +2

      Ergo Proxy
      Great story! So it goes for most of us. I started 3 years ago on Ballentine’s 12, then Tullamore Dew. It took a month before the penny dropped and I “got it”. Now I have a regular fortnightly buying schedule and looking forward to trying Glenfarclas 10 tomorrow.

    • @timothyjuarez5306
      @timothyjuarez5306 3 роки тому

      There is a very good guy youtube video on how to drink scotch. It really addresses the issue of alcohol vapors that affect taste in to the drink. Believe it's by the brand ambassador for Macallan.

  • @dreignirik445
    @dreignirik445 6 років тому +1

    Is it weird that even if i've never really tasted whiskey (or maybe tasted some cheap stuff once), i still really enjoy videos that these guys produce. I am impressed how passionate and professional you seem to be, keep up the great work.

  • @Ian_P
    @Ian_P 6 років тому +2

    Laugh Out Loud for "It's raining men".
    Super informative is Daniel on Springbank's process. Well done, and thanks.

  • @kyp23
    @kyp23 6 років тому +1

    I finally got my hands on a longmorn 16. And I have to say: Thank you Daniel for recommending this magnificent Whisky. After two glasses I can already say he is in my top 3, easily.

  • @ryanthewineguy3172
    @ryanthewineguy3172 6 років тому +1

    And thanks for the mention!

  • @dustysims902
    @dustysims902 6 років тому +1

    Just got this last night. Love it.!

  • @fire_fux
    @fire_fux 6 років тому +4

    Opening with bottle down ceremony... oh this is going to be a good one.

  • @devo721
    @devo721 6 років тому +1

    Love the channel! So you’ve done the best bangs for the buck, but what about something where like in this video you blend some of those contenders to create richer profiles. Cheers!

  • @inf0phreak
    @inf0phreak 5 років тому +2

    As someone who isn't from the UK, your Scottish accent imitation actually seems pretty good.

  • @LukeJarrett
    @LukeJarrett 6 років тому +2

    Before watching this video I was going to ask you guys if there was a whisky out there with all the smoke and bring of an Ardbeg 10 and all the sweet sherry goodness of a Macallan 12. Thanks for answering my question before I even asked it! Time to get my hands on some Springbank.

  • @ptcyu
    @ptcyu 6 років тому +1

    Just recently tried Springbank 10 and I love it. My preferred whiskies are Laphroaig 10 and Ardbeg 10 so I am wanting to try Longrow also. Will you guys be doing a "review" of Laphroaig Lore or Ardbeg Supernova anytime soon? Thanks for the videos and continue to make great content!

  • @georgecocon3739
    @georgecocon3739 6 років тому +2

    Great whiskey that Springbank amazing value really good quality! Just had a dram of Yamazaki 18! Hahahahaha! Longrow 18 review please! Slainte mhath!

  • @travisloewen6191
    @travisloewen6191 5 років тому +1

    Not sure if this will be read as this is an older video but I would love to hear Daniel explain his choices for his introduction to the regions. Some interesting choices there.

  • @mclyker
    @mclyker 6 років тому +12

    You sparkled his beard! Bahahahhahaha

  • @Holcombi
    @Holcombi 6 років тому +1

    I fell in love with Ardbeg as my first good Scotch but also fell in love sherry cask finished whisky like Macallan and Glen Morangie Lasanta 12 when I tried them for the first time, is that not common ?

  • @jamesriley72281
    @jamesriley72281 6 років тому +1

    This is something that happens with beer drinkers who get into hops for the first time. You chase that being blown away and beat up by the beer, you seek out the biggest double IPA's then you eventually dial it back and look for the most flavor and complexity at the lowest abv and occasionally indulge in doubles etc to dig below the huge up front flavors. Pallets change and adapt and crave hops very quickly too. I've been through it and I know a bunch of others who have taken the same journey.

  • @lonewanderer3603
    @lonewanderer3603 6 років тому +26

    Is there a whiskey in the vault you DON'T like? If so, why?

  • @baronshenanigans5797
    @baronshenanigans5797 6 років тому +1

    Please review Glenfiddich 21! Also, when you talk about getting past the harsh notes, if the bottle was half empty and had been open for a few months, would that 'highlight' the background notes, as the harsh notes weaken through oxidation?

  • @samuelmorse784
    @samuelmorse784 5 років тому

    Of the dozen or so scotches I have had, Springbank 10 gets my vote for the best.

  • @teufox842
    @teufox842 6 років тому +1

    Today i got my bottle Longmorn 16 (the old one)...that i can buy on Amazon in Germany für 90 Euro *cough*. I have to say my experience is wildly different from Daniels. For me the Whisky starts silent, rich and sweet. Then the pepper and oak in general comes slowly into the front and brings the drama. To me the whisky progresses like a crescendo. The Finish is smooth and caramel. I love it.

  • @JasonWhiskyWise
    @JasonWhiskyWise 6 років тому +2

    Great video guys, I myself love the Springbank 12 CS and reviewed it, as I was inspired by my recent trip to the distillery and loved the place. Have you tried the Springbank 14 Year Old Bourbon Wood? & Have you noticed the differences in the Springbank 12 CS batches year to year? As personally I enjoyed the 2016 one a lot more then the current release but both great whiskies. Slainte

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому +2

      I haven't A/B compared, but I need to. Love what they are doing.

  • @IrateWizrd
    @IrateWizrd 6 років тому +1

    I've been wondering about what the best way to get into Islay scotch. I've only tried a little bit of Lagavulin 16 that I mooched from my dad, but that was before I had really started drinking whiskey and the only flavor I got reminded me of a campfire. Any recommendations of where to start?

  • @djunderwood4059
    @djunderwood4059 6 років тому +1

    Will you please do a review on The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey?

  • @JimmyLeg
    @JimmyLeg 6 років тому +7

    Thanks for saving me the 39 hours.

  • @rileygames7728
    @rileygames7728 6 років тому +1

    Hey guys love the show and wanted you guys to give Canadian whiskey another try. How about Canadian club chairmans select 100% rye.

  • @iandyer1551
    @iandyer1551 6 років тому +1

    Hey Daniel, I'm a college student in Georgia who enjoys sipping whiskey more than most of my peers seem to. Wild Turkey is my go-to, but a WONDERFUL friend gifted me a handle of bulleit bourbon and Four Roses single barrel, both of which I adored. 4R single is now my favorite bourbon. The only Scotch I've had is Laphroaig 10, which is all my dad drinks. My parents are sending my sister and me to Glasgow around the end of May and early January, and because I'm not yet of age and can't purchase them here, I want to spend some time in the Pot Still pub there tasting multiple different whiskies in different styles. I've been thinking over how to ask your advice on this for a while, and I think the mention of your "regions tour" relates well enough for this to be a relevant comment for this video. Could I email y'all with my preliminary list and maybe hear some tweaks, additions, or alternative suggestions?

  • @NeoRichardBlake
    @NeoRichardBlake 6 років тому +1

    I'd would love an explainer video for those beginner tour choices. I'd actually like that video to give a little range of choices per region, too. Maybe beginner, intermediate, and advanced? Or maybe two beginners per region? I think there are a wealth of videos that could come from that kind of subject matter. (i.e. Are Scotches the only whisk(e)y with this sort of range? What about Irish differences, or bourbon? Even though I don't like bourbon... Maybe I'm trying the wrong ones.) I really enjoy the nerdy learning side of this new hobby. 😁 I just see a lot of recommendation videos on UA-cam, but not so much of the why, which I think Daniel is so good at. Educational whiskey videos are a little hard to find like that. Or if anyone has suggestions for videos that do this kind of needing out, I'm all ears. I guess it just turns out that I really want to pick Daniel's brain for his knowledge. I'd love the nosing and palate skills too. I'm stuck on good/bad/different so far. Good/bad tends to hit my mouth as interesting/gross. 😉 I can't discern any specific flavors... Ooh! A video of suggestions to help isolate/learn certain flavors would be neat! If that is even possible... 🤔 Oops... I'm ranting... Sorry.

  • @thodoristsap2004
    @thodoristsap2004 6 років тому +1

    Great video. I really love when you do blends. My question is this could it work if you reduced the monkey shoulder to 20% and added 10% jameson for the fruit notes?

  • @markluongo2854
    @markluongo2854 6 років тому

    We need the video of the explanation of the tour of Scotland!!! I have been buying and trying whiskey with every video you guys make.... just ask my wife... I keep telling my friends who are not the biggest whisky heads that I want to take them on a world tour of whisk(e)y in hopes of converting at least one to drink whisky with me!!

  • @maltphilistine923
    @maltphilistine923 6 років тому

    I had to try the "Laphroaig 10, Monkey Shoulder and Yamazaki 12 blend" the minute I saw this. Very Nice! I have found My People!

  • @mastermattk
    @mastermattk 6 років тому

    How would you recreate a Johnnie Walker blue with other scotches? If not with scotches maybe with any other whiskey's? You guys rock!

  • @SanGurdar
    @SanGurdar 6 років тому +2

    Hey Rex & Daniel (notice how I said Rex's name first) I was curious if you'd review Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon. I checked all over your channel and didn't see a review for that yet. Secondly do you have any suggestions for top tier 75 dollar to 150 dollar bourbons for special occasions? I enjoy vanilla, cherry, cinnamon and smoky flavors. Love the channel!

  • @phoenixoutoftheash
    @phoenixoutoftheash 6 років тому +1

    I just felt like a mooch for the first time some days ago. I was visitting my parents (not from the US so no holiday visit, just a regular one) and my dad brought out the big guns: a Teacher Royal Highland 12 bottled in the 70s he got as a present recently. I felt kind of bad after looking up the price the next day (because I hoped to buy a bottle)

  • @nexx3397
    @nexx3397 6 років тому +1

    What's the most expensive bottle you have in the vault and what does it taste like

  • @brandongarrett5876
    @brandongarrett5876 6 років тому +1

    Rex is on fire today.

  • @bitcoinnewbs8787
    @bitcoinnewbs8787 6 років тому +1

    Daniel's Five Regions of Scottish Whisky Flight at 2:25

  • @jdnlv
    @jdnlv 6 років тому +1

    Love to watch Daniel blend and Rex taste. Y'all are doing the peoples work. Have you tried 50% Old Weller Antique 107 + 40 % W. L. Weller 12 + 10% Evan Williams 1783 to replicate Pappy Van Winkle?

  • @djunderwood4059
    @djunderwood4059 6 років тому +1

    Hello from a new fan! I’ve spent the last week binge watching your videos and came across the one you (Daniel) did on Modern Rogue where you discussed Scottish malt whiskey. My question is can a Scottish made whiskey be marketed in America as a malt if it is less than 100% barley even though it cannot be in Scotland?

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому

      There's no current legal definition of "Single Malt' in American regulations.
      American "Malts' currently only have to be at least 51% barley. Similar to bourbon being 51% corn and rye being at least 51% rye.

  • @WannabeMonkey
    @WannabeMonkey 6 років тому +2

    For me Springbank is the best Distillery . Springbank - starting from 10 y upto 21 .their complex .They Have different style of making single malt. Traditional wise.

  • @bearded-ops9400
    @bearded-ops9400 6 років тому +1

    Man, I mixed achetochen with laphroaig 12, then redbreast 12 with monkey shoulder. I think I have enough to try the laphroaig 32 mix......65% is better than nothing. Would Nikka Coffy be a good Yamazaki 12 stand in or redbreast 12? Thanks

  • @donaldharvey7511
    @donaldharvey7511 Рік тому

    Now! This has aged well, try getting a 12 Cs today! Springbank is where flippers and drinkers alike have now found their happy place. The Kilkerran 12 (2022) that I am drinking right now is amazing!

  • @patricklowry3324
    @patricklowry3324 5 років тому

    can you do an episode of recommended cask strength scotches?

  • @BamPlan
    @BamPlan 6 років тому +2

    Do a video on the Scottish regions!

  • @jakewalker6521
    @jakewalker6521 6 років тому +1

    So I was in St Angelo TX for the holidays and decided to splurge and get me a new bottle of whiskey. I live in Oklahoma where there are several things I can not get here and also alcohol tends to be more expansive. I decided on a bottle of hibiki harmony which ran me about 75 dollar, (in Oklahoma they want 26 dollars a glass and is not readily available). Upon closer inspection they wanted over $55 for laphroiag 10 and almost 60 for a bottle of angels envy (which I picked up for $50 in tulsa). So I was wondering if it was just the specific county I was in for the up charge in whiskey.

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому

      If it was a smaller town (like San Angelo), the often have smaller independent liquor stores. Those prices can be all over the map. But I think there's a Specs in San Angelo. If so, I have no idea why it was so pricey!

  • @thatguy_apu
    @thatguy_apu 6 років тому +1

    Hey there! You guys promised you'd do an episode on Jameson Black Barrel/Black Barrel Reserve when you did the episode on Jameson Caskmates, and since I've recently finished a bottle of it, I'd really like to know your opinions on it (and if I've gone insane because I was the only person in the group with whom I initially cracked the bottle open who tasted a slight note of almonds)

  • @booshguy1610
    @booshguy1610 6 років тому +8

    You use Bunnahabhain 12 for your Islay in your tour of Scotland? Interesting. No peat. Why is that? My guess is that it provides the depth and earthiness of that region without the peat overpowering the folks tasting, who probably aren't that experienced? Whatever dude. You picked the Bunny. So I LOVE you for that!
    Also, re: your somewhat disparaging comments about me in the Diamondback video. I thought you fuckin' LIVED in that tower. So coming after dark made sense to me. What kind of wizard keeps business hours?????

    • @JimmyLeg
      @JimmyLeg 6 років тому +1

      I thought they were a little harsh as well. If I were them I would live there.

    • @booshguy1610
      @booshguy1610 6 років тому +2

      You're clearly a man of distinction, honor, and taste. Count me among your friends, good sir!

  • @jasonsawatsky2463
    @jasonsawatsky2463 6 років тому +2

    Great idea for a spectrum video, Anyone watching here in Canada redbreast is $20 off right now at the LC... cheers!

    • @JimmyLeg
      @JimmyLeg 6 років тому

      Yet another "Ontarian?" who thinks Ontario is Canada.

    • @jasonsawatsky2463
      @jasonsawatsky2463 6 років тому

      Jimmy Leg pipe down there spring bank

  • @brandonbeddows5101
    @brandonbeddows5101 6 років тому +1

    Heey Daniel do you think you can do a video just about scotch. Id like to learn about the different region's and their whisky. Also i been wonder why Rex hasn't wore his mooch necklace for a while.

  • @michaelslager5386
    @michaelslager5386 6 років тому +2

    Had rotator cuff surgery this AM. Typing with nondominant hand on phone so I will keep it short. Bottom Shelf Matters. And i e m looking forward to the Ancient Ancient Age review:)

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому +1

      Yes. We will approach it.

    • @JimmyLeg
      @JimmyLeg 6 років тому

      Your fastball will come back. Don't worry.

  • @mathiasstorm7446
    @mathiasstorm7446 6 років тому +1

    I made a comment a while back, regarding aging whiskey at home, and my theory was, to allow the wood and spirit to evolve into more nuanced flavors, chemical compounds, by using a "tired" barrel, in terms of being used a couple of times, thus taking out the harsh new oak flavors. I've had 5 liters of moonshine with 40% abv in my barrel for 4 months now, and the nuances is definitely showing, more than a regular small bare aging process, and it still needs more time to be perfect. So, to get a nuanced aged whiskey from moonshine, use a "tired" or third fill small barrel, the spirit at around 40% abv or a little higher and magic is on the way 😉

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому

      I agree with this completely. Love how that happens.

    • @mathiasstorm7446
      @mathiasstorm7446 6 років тому +1

      Will you do any video on this subject in the future, either in the vault or on Biscuits, with the distillery and all? I say "you", because Rex apparently doesn't approve of my dad jokes either 😉

  • @moose7611
    @moose7611 6 років тому +1

    Do the Daniel spectrum!!!

  • @keithclark-hoyos
    @keithclark-hoyos 6 років тому +1

    This was a good geek/shenanigans mix! Protect your girls scouts folks! Rex is on the loose.

  • @ryankraft8781
    @ryankraft8781 6 років тому +1

    For someone who enjoys mostly high rye and wheated bourbons what would be some good entry level scotch whiskys to try?

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому +1

      Hmmmm. good question. Maybe the Maritime malts? Oban, Talisker, Jura, or Arran.

  • @FermentedGrains420
    @FermentedGrains420 4 роки тому +1

    I love Bunnahabain 12, might be my favorite 12. But why would you use it as an introduction to Islay when it is not really representative of the region? That would be like using Craigellechie to represent Speyside.

  • @thwackTX
    @thwackTX 6 років тому

    Would love to see a video on Daniel's scotch spectrum

  • @chrispianoleao9700
    @chrispianoleao9700 6 років тому

    Hey Somm, do you remember the ABV on that Springbank 12 CS? Each time it’s bottled they have a different ABV so you can track which year both Spring and Fall.

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому

      I'll see if I can find the old bottle.

    • @chrispianoleao9700
      @chrispianoleao9700 6 років тому

      Whiskey Vault www.benswhisky.co.uk/p/springbank-cask-strength-12-year-old.html?m=1
      Just for FYI

  • @charlieghague
    @charlieghague 6 років тому +2

    One thing I really like about Springbank is that they have a whisky school that teaches the entire production process. I think that's really cool. I have Springbank 12 Burgundy cask and I'm wondering how it compares to this. I haven't had a lot of stuff from them. Are all the core lineup sherry finished? The website doesn't say. Just wondering if there's much variation btw the 10, 15, and 18 yr?

    • @ironbooze2937
      @ironbooze2937 6 років тому

      charlie.g.hague 10 is almost only ex bourbon. I think maybe 10% sherry. 15 has way more sherry, dunno about the 18.
      For me, the weird thing about Springbank is, that they are all damn good. I even like the 10 better than the 15.

    • @JimmyLeg
      @JimmyLeg 6 років тому

      I believe that's a commonly held opinion. The 10 is very highly regarded.

    • @sorinsrn5442
      @sorinsrn5442 6 років тому

      Ironbooze Springbank 12 CS is 70% sherry and 30% bourbon, ralfy said so in his review on this whiskey.

  • @zegagenesis778
    @zegagenesis778 6 років тому

    All I can think about when Rex starts talking about "the pepel" is George Hamilton's ridiculous accent in Zorro the gay blade as he talks about how he fights for the people.
    Love the show keep up the good work.
    P.S: The poor man's blends were awesome episodes and some of my favorites #rexyear

  • @Eiki7
    @Eiki7 6 років тому +1

    Hi Daniel, Do you mind explaining why Bunnahabhain 12 for Islay? just curious, since I want to get into whiskey/scotch and heard people saying that Bunnahabhain 12 would be a great introduction to smokey whiskey.

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому

      If I was really trying to explore Islay, it would be a different one. But most of my guests in that tasting are new to whisky. I use it to show them that Islay can be nuanced and beautiful without having smoke to overcome. It makes for a great story, and it really disrupts expectations. Which both make for better tastings.

    • @Eiki7
      @Eiki7 6 років тому

      Whiskey Vault Well, I'm fairly new to whisk(e)y and I gladly take your recommendation. I started with Bushmills 10, and for my first bottle, I still found it a bit sweet though. Anyways, just ordered Bunna 12 and cant wait for it to come. Thank you guys!

  • @gamingmarcus
    @gamingmarcus 6 років тому +1

    I was surprised that there is no Islands in your tasting selection. Or do they come seperate because they are so different?

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому

      Some consider the "Islands" to be the 6th region. But I try to keep it simple when introducing people. complexity is a bad way to start.

  • @shilohstore6086
    @shilohstore6086 5 років тому

    7:57 best description ever. ↘️.

  • @Orangeh
    @Orangeh 6 років тому

    That was a perfect Wick accent...

  • @Username-xd3qx
    @Username-xd3qx 6 років тому +1

    Do you guys use parafilm to keep your whiskies from oxidizing? Noticed that some of my whiskies, eg Highland Park, changed their entry tastes after about 15% of the bottle was consumed.

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому +1

      We haven't, but I'm about to do that soon.

    • @canadianwhiskysmith6453
      @canadianwhiskysmith6453 6 років тому +2

      The Bourbonite just did video about this kind of thing a couple of days ago. ua-cam.com/video/-YxW2FgbR1c/v-deo.html
      He also has one specifically about whether or not you should gas your whisky: ua-cam.com/video/JFuwtC6ZwaI/v-deo.html
      Just as another reference :-)

    • @Username-xd3qx
      @Username-xd3qx 6 років тому +1

      Canadian Whisky Smith Nice!

  • @robinchinnos
    @robinchinnos 3 роки тому

    @daniel: but bunnahabhain 12 is unpeated. It's not really representative for Islay, right? Anyway it's probably my favourite 12y old. It's fantastic

  • @charlantoni7092
    @charlantoni7092 6 років тому +1

    LOL @ 0:15 you said Springbank like you where talking for the "PEOPLE"

  • @UnboundOdysseus
    @UnboundOdysseus 6 років тому +4

    Why Bunnahabhain for Islay? Why not Ardbeg, Laphroaig or Lagavulin? I would watch a video of Daniel explaining his choices.

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому +6

      It's a pretty specific reason. It's not my favorite Islay, but I love it. And when I'm doing these tours, I'm usually working with at least half a room of first time whisky drinkers. I like to show them that Islay has subtlety and nuance behind the peat. Especially when they're used to scotch people trying to shock them with Laphroaig.

    • @UnboundOdysseus
      @UnboundOdysseus 6 років тому

      Makes sense. And Bunnahabhain is really friggin' good too.

  • @sudman6251
    @sudman6251 6 років тому +1

    Is Springbank still available? Master of malt says it’s discontinued!?

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому

      They release a different variation twice a year. Each one slightly different.

  • @Reitzel996
    @Reitzel996 6 років тому +1

    2:40, DING DING DING DING, explain those misteeer!!

  • @EderNovacki
    @EderNovacki 6 років тому +3

    hahahaha Rex has achieved secret god-like mooch levels already. #goRex Just yesterday I had my first single malt ever, it was Highland Park 12 viking honour... I can definitely say it was the best alcoholic beverage I had to date. What would you say it's the best way to improve your tasting experience and get to feel the nuances and all that? Keep drinking? haha Cheers!

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому

      Yeah, continuing to try things and think about it while drinking is the only way forward. Welcome to the journey!

  • @mitchcrowther5629
    @mitchcrowther5629 6 років тому +6

    So for us non sommelier/mooch experts, should we start humming and dancing before we taste every whiskey?

    • @dumluk1984
      @dumluk1984 6 років тому

      That was a suitably solemn Bottle Down Ceremony. Note the empty bottle...

    • @fire_fux
      @fire_fux 6 років тому

      Mitch Crowther only when it's a bottle down.

    • @charlieghague
      @charlieghague 6 років тому +1

      Only when a bottle has just been emptied and it had served you well. No ceremony for bad whiskey.

  • @davidoneill3701
    @davidoneill3701 6 років тому +1

    Could you guys do a video of your least favorite whiskey s. I'm curious to know your hated whiskeys

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому

      You can start with Old Forester Mint Julep

  • @rossross9281
    @rossross9281 6 років тому +2

    When are these guys gonna release some moochendise?!
    You know that's a good one, 👍 like

    • @Martin.Kjellvander
      @Martin.Kjellvander 6 років тому

      Ross Ross "somm "day. I presume *dad joke cough*

    • @rossross9281
      @rossross9281 6 років тому +1

      Martin Kjellvander GOLD

    • @jasonkleschult9118
      @jasonkleschult9118 6 років тому

      There are glencairn glasses available on the distillery webpage

  • @danrhomberg1663
    @danrhomberg1663 6 років тому +1

    Daniel,. I LOVE the sparkles in the beard as you depart with "If you steal, may you steal a lovers heart"... It's like a glimpse of a magical unicorns ass as it turns and runs away from you...Don't you agree Rex? :-) ....Love the channel guys...You truly are my magical unicorn of UA-cam subscriptions...Would love to eventually go Somm lvl5 thru you some day.

  • @leviscott2793
    @leviscott2793 6 років тому +1

    So you are rapidly approaching 50k subscribers...will there be any celebrating for the mile stone? I recommend that you taste a 50 yr old to commemorate. Or in the likely hood that you do not have a bottle that old a blend whiskey that add to 50 yr. Just an idea, but I think it would be interesting. Cheers

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому

      We're planning on a 50k Live stream!

    • @leviscott2793
      @leviscott2793 6 років тому

      Sweet, any insight to what will happen on the live stream? Maybe more audio drama. Hehehe

  • @JasonFisk
    @JasonFisk 6 років тому +27

    Irishman walks into a Library, “Can I have fish and chips please.”
    The Librarian says, “This is a library.”
    The Irishman replies, “Oh sorry,” *whispers, “Fish and chips please.”

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому +3

      hahahahahahahahaha

    • @JimmyLeg
      @JimmyLeg 6 років тому +5

      The first five words were pretty funny on their own.

  • @KhaledJaber
    @KhaledJaber 6 років тому +1

    I was wondering... with all those whisky bottles sitting behind you being half to 2/3 empty, are you planning to finish them all before the whisky oxidizes? - Rex, I know your answer ;-) Also, what kind of taste and flavor changes should we expect from an older opened bottle?

  • @nickolasburns8788
    @nickolasburns8788 6 років тому +8

    Gentlemen, I’m proud to announce I just returned from #moochcruise2017 where my brother, who hates whisky (not sure if we’re related) got the drink pass for unlimited booze. So i didn’t have to also get one we came up with a plan where I would “give recommendations” in front of the waiter. Once he got the drink he would pass it to me say he didn’t like it so I just had to give him different recommendations until he found one he liked... this persisted for four days averaging about 5 glasses a night. What level mooch does that get me?

  • @seancbrophy
    @seancbrophy 6 років тому +1

    “I’ll hold your monkey”.... hahahahaha! Classic...

  • @jasonbrowny23
    @jasonbrowny23 6 років тому +1

    This is probably a question you get all the time but I was recent given a $100 voucher to bottle shop (Aussie version of a liquor store) and I looking for a recommendation. I love bourbon, have tried a few but not many scotches and recently tried laphroaig 10 and really enjoyed the different tastes and smells. And after watching the show For a while now I’m confused with so many good options please help

    • @jasonbrowny23
      @jasonbrowny23 6 років тому +1

      I’ll say this is my list of whiskeys to try
      Monkey shoulder
      Jameson caskbrothers
      Makers 46
      Nikka coffey grain whiskey
      Canadian club 20
      jp wiser 18
      Glenlivet founders res+
      But I’m thinking something a bit smoky

    • @jasonbrowny23
      @jasonbrowny23 6 років тому

      And now the whiskey from the video I’m very confused haha please help

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому

      Your whole list is solid

  • @patrickhodson8715
    @patrickhodson8715 6 років тому +2

    Hey guys, the other day a guest at work jokingly asked for a shot of scotch in his coffee. Is this a thing people do? And is it any good? I’d never heard of it but it got me curious.

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому +1

      only one way to know......

    • @patrickhodson8715
      @patrickhodson8715 6 років тому

      Whiskey Vault alright well I’ll try it on Saturday and report back with my findings. You know, for science...

  • @awful1152
    @awful1152 6 років тому +7

    Speyburn 10, guys. C'mon. Test the whole line.

    • @chilesmartialarts7514
      @chilesmartialarts7514 6 років тому +1

      Awful1 one of the best values in single malts.

    • @awful1152
      @awful1152 6 років тому

      Chiles Martial Arts, Agreed! Why they haven't tested this yet is beyond me. I'm starting to think they only rate bottles that are expensive, as if that is their ONLY audience.

    • @chilesmartialarts7514
      @chilesmartialarts7514 6 років тому

      In their defense there is a ton of good whisky out there. They have done some cheap stuff and they kind of have to do the more popular stuff to keep ratings up.

  • @JoeGo89
    @JoeGo89 6 років тому +5

    How about another live event for 50,000 subscribers!!

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому +1

      That's the plan!

    • @JoeGo89
      @JoeGo89 6 років тому

      *Says under the breathe with a thrusting downward elbow and closed fit*, yes!

    • @canadianwhiskysmith6453
      @canadianwhiskysmith6453 6 років тому +1

      I feel like this should be done at least quarterly...kinda sorta :-) (I'm sure they're SUPER easy to pull off )

  • @Jack_Wood
    @Jack_Wood 6 років тому +5

    Not scotish enough, I can still understand what you're saying

  • @PsylockeFios
    @PsylockeFios 6 років тому +1

    Sorry for the double comment but as i'm watching this video and as you were talking about how they take it from a " beer " to whiskey does any place sell it " beer " stage in the video guy says it's a very smoky beer. 3x the smoke taste and warm and yeasty ... Anything like that commercially and if not in your guys future endeavor would you consider bottling and reviewing something along those lines. Thanks Brad N.

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому

      You couldn't sell the 'beer' stage because it doesn't actually go through the correct processes to be a beer. It's called "beer" but don't mistake it for actual beer. It's more just a production product on its way to hard alcohol. Like having all the ingredients in the cake pan before it goes into the oven.

    • @PsylockeFios
      @PsylockeFios 6 років тому

      Okay i understand that just they called the " beer " couldn't you label it some new name Rex Mix and sell it ? I'm just wondering more if it's sold any place like has it ever been bottled at that point by any maker ? .. Oh and just totally geeked out seeing a reply. ( Whiskey Fanboi omg can i have your autograph moment )

  • @grantreynolds5654
    @grantreynolds5654 5 років тому

    “The sweetness of a Girl Scout with the aggression of a meth head.” I mean... that’s f-ing poetry right there.

  • @colebaker4554
    @colebaker4554 6 років тому +2

    Sparkle beard at 13:37

  • @jacoblepter7757
    @jacoblepter7757 6 років тому +1

    Does whiskey have a self life? Just wondering if I should drink my whiskey faster.

    • @WhiskeyVault
      @WhiskeyVault  6 років тому

      If you drink a bottle in less than 3 months, you have nothing to worry about. A mostly full bottle will will last you years. half full at least a year. less than 1/4 and you have a few months before the evaporation becomes a problem.

    • @canadianwhiskysmith6453
      @canadianwhiskysmith6453 6 років тому

      You might also find this week's Bourbonite video to be helpful: ua-cam.com/video/-YxW2FgbR1c/v-deo.html

  • @Grovesrussell
    @Grovesrussell 6 років тому +1

    TO ALL OF THE TRIBE. I live in the UK and am looking to send a bottle over to the guys. Has any1 got experiance of doing this as it seems like there are loads of rules and regs plus depending on who you send it with it seems to cost between £40 and £115 per bottle. Any help would be great as this bottle needs to get to Daniel

  • @Kemphis
    @Kemphis 6 років тому +2

    People keep asking me what I want for Christmas. APPARENTLY... a bottle of Lagavulin is not on anyone's shortlist of "affordable gifts". Just fuel my dependency (kidding) on brown liquor and leave me be!

    • @JimmyLeg
      @JimmyLeg 6 років тому +1

      Liquor store gift cards. The second best thing in the world.

  • @TheOriginalRaster
    @TheOriginalRaster 6 років тому +1

    I'm not following the rules, but it's because I don't think you'll use my toast... #toast
    "May Rex walk the plank (off a pirate ship, into the ocean) and may Rex's Wife co-host the show for a week."
    Cheers!

  • @chuck430
    @chuck430 6 років тому +2

    "viewer request" i think Rex just made a 2nd account and posted that

  • @DGooby
    @DGooby 6 років тому +1

    Eyy you forgot the episode number in the title

  • @ginkat1318
    @ginkat1318 6 років тому +1

    alleluia

  • @asentimentalman6655
    @asentimentalman6655 6 років тому +4

    Ok theres 3 toasts take your pick.

    • @blairparkinson8118
      @blairparkinson8118 6 років тому

      you forgot to send the direct link in your comment!!!!

    • @asentimentalman6655
      @asentimentalman6655 6 років тому +1

      blair parkinson i did. There are 3 of them somewhere in the comments

  • @AtlasGaming4k
    @AtlasGaming4k 6 років тому +1

    Rex asked me to ask you for some new jokes :)

    • @JimmyLeg
      @JimmyLeg 6 років тому

      Lionel Richie told him that joke so he's always retelling it. Lionel is a badass.

  • @patrickhodson8715
    @patrickhodson8715 6 років тому +2

    Song at 1:00?