Fun fact: At 5:42 when I suddenly look up in the corner it was because a bat has somehow made its way into my basement and it was moving around in the corner.
My friend and I once took whiskey shots in college and chased it with milk, which is all we had available. I can confidently say 15 years later that this is the wrong way to drink whiskey.
This is why I watch this channel: "There is no wrong way to drink whiskey." Been drinking for two years (yep, started a bit late in life) and I still consider myself a noob. Thanks for this video!!
Great presentation Bill. You covered a lot of very basic but important information in a very accessible manner, while also including important insights. Well done in my book!
The thing with Scotch though is that these days the regions don't really matter as much as they used to. You can get unpeated sherried Islay scotch, and likewise find peated Highland or Speyside. I break scotch down more by flavor profiles and cask types.
Great video, you came across as non judgemental and explained the basics a new whiskey drinker will need. Follow it up with some go to first ones to try out
I didn’t think I was a Whiskey man until yesterday when I was introduced to it in a cigar lounge by a very generous new friend. At this rate I’ll be in the smoking jackets in no time.
It is the best feeling being 21 and ordering a neat whiskey with a water back. I would freak out every bartender I came across on my knowledge of whiskey. Fun video to watch for sure still!
Thank you so much - this helped me tremendously! I am a beginner and that demistyfied Whiskey for me and cut out all the unneccessary bla bla - just great info and a couple of useful tipps - I loved it !
I'm a longtime subscriber Bill and it is nice to discover new definitions regularly. I did not know that about straight up, though considering my age I may have forgotten. Thanks regardless.
Awesome Bill information to introducing Bill!! Personally thank you... In the mid 90's I went to bartending school for a hobby cuz I was passionate about alcohol. Things were so different back then from varieties to etiquette. And you were one of the first channels I started watching to bring me up to speed and I thank you for that. Thank you for all you do!!! Cheers Bill!!!
Thanks for that Archie! I'm glad you're enjoying the channel. Interesting history and I'm happy to help someone who is clearly interested in self education :)
Thank you very much for this channel. I am an Argentinian living in London who is trying to become a Whiskey fan. I am a total beginner and the way you have explained and the enthusiasm you put in your words have encouraged me to start doing some research on this amazing subject. Thanks again!
Over the years, I've learned that I prefer bourbon to all other options. Only in the last couple of years have I been trying better bourbons than what I can get at the gas station. I've learned I don't care for Rye whiskey and that I absolutely adore anything Jefferson's. But I'm wanting to learn more about WHY I like or dislike these things. I'll be deep diving into the videos to learn. Thank you so much for providing this resource!
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Please follow up with this. I would love it. Also, if it isn't much trouble, can you include whiskeys that are available all over the world (I live in a small country.)
Like or Dislike: Like. How is this video four days old and I'm only seeing it now? No matter. It's delightful to see it's getting lots of views. Personally I love these commentary videos -- not to mention the brick wall and the new setup and video enhancements are outstanding additions.
Bravo, newbie friendly! I like ice in my whiskey because I like cold drinks. I drink ice water and like my beer ice cold. I will sample whiskey neat, but my pleasure is iced, preferably clear ice. Great video, thanks for not being snobbish! LOL (What a color for a whiskey bottle...)
I disagree about the Norlan Glass. Is it pricey, yes but it works equivalent to a Glencairn. It’s more about personal preference and what kind of glassware looks more appealing. I think they look stunning and the ability to grip it like a tumbler is actually nice. My subjective take is the Glencairn looks pretentious in some circumstances and it doesn’t fit with my personal style. I do find it weird that you call it a gimmick because Bruichladdich endorsed the Norlan heavily when it was created. Overall though a good whiskey glass is the one you like to drink it from.
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary so, ever since i asked you about woodford reserve i have tried: glenfiddich 12, makers mark, wild turkey 101, jack daniels (old edition or something, it had 43% alcohol), evan williams extra aged. I would say i liked woodford reserve and makers mark (i liled it because i think falls between the heavy flavor profile of evan williams and fruitiness of scotch single malts). Wild turkey 101 i just can't drink it without water, the alcohol content is too high for my palate.
I really like this video because it teaches you the basics without someone who acts like a know it all or someone who shames you for not knowing. Very nice video!
Thanks Rients! This is the video I always wanted to make on this channel but wanted my editing skills to be up to the challenge. Im so happy you enjoyed it
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary the editing is very good, I'm mostly enthusiastic about Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey so I'm now watching your vids on those and will watch your vid on bourbon tonight!
I bought (he says shamefully) the Norland glasses last year. You're right about them. I discovered the video while looking for a suggestion for my dentist. She has decided to learn whiskies and I'm trying to give her a few resources. This is a good one.
Great informative video. I discovered your channel & binged a lot of your videos during quarantine and have taken my knowledge of Bourbon, Scotch & Rye along with proper glassware to an unprecedented level. I am now thoroughly enjoying the whole ritual of selecting a spirit, nosing and tasting. But mostly, you've shown me how to enjoy...Thanks and Cheers.
Excellent video for the down to earth, sensible advice. A question : do experts like you actually do a lot of sniffing of honey, vanilla, fruits collection( fruity), dark chocolate, leather, spices ( which ones?),smoke, oak wood etc etc so that you can build up a "smell library" to help you identify the flavour components in a whisky you're nosing ? How do you build up a taste library? Do you actually chew inedible stuff like oakwood, for example so that you can identify it in the tasting? Finally, am I the first one to ask such a silly question!?
Hey Karnal! First off, nope you're not the first one to ask that question and it's not silly. Honestly, it's exactly what i do. I buy different types of lemons, smell vanilla in different stages (bean, mexican vanilla extract, cheapo vanilla extract), smell all different kinds of fruits. It's hard to remember what everything smells like but most of it ties to memories and that's how i try to recall what I'm smelling.
We lived in Austin for a decade. You are guys are so Austin, it hurts. 1. Want to try Lagavulin? Push a piece of bacon into a bottle of mouthwash, and drink it. A hell of a lot cheaper, and slightly more tasty. Be sure to dial 911 ASAP. 2. Want to start Scotch? Glenmorangie 10. Best bang for the buck there is. Don’t listen to those Macallan snobs.
Another great video Bill ! I see a bottle of Gooderham & Worts Four Grain.. great Canadian Whisky to showcase right there. As a Canadian myself, I like that 😉😅
Thanks for this video! I have decided after watching some other vids that I want to be a whiskey drinker. My dad was really into Crown Royal which is a Canadian whiskey which I have been drinking recently, and I like it a lot. Based on google it seems like a great kind of middling whiskey that they call a Bourbon Mash although thats illegal for reasons beyond my caring lol) I've been looking forward to getting more cultured with Whiskey and trying some new things, also gonna pick up some better glasses as well!
I love trying to match what your drinking ..if not a trip to the store is in order!! I Love the new set BTW and my glass glencarin topper...i need another!!
I Just started watching your channel, great videos to sip along to. I turned 21 May 19th. Larceny is my favorite i had soo far but I also liked wild turkey 101 and four roses.
The Whiskey Dic my EC small batch is currently the least favorite on my shelf for my wife and I. Does the BP really elevate that whiskey as much as everyone is saying? I like BP but haven’t given the ECBP a shot yet.
Your videos are awesome. I'm trying to make my first video and it is so bad so far. You look so comfortable in from of the camera. I don't know how you do it!
My professional career has me talking to people a lot. What works for me is to truly understand what I'm trying to explain. If I know I'm confident in my content and my knowledge, I find that confidence shows in the videos. If I'm spending the whole time trying to remember what I'm trying to say - it doesn't always come across good.
Yeah I was trying to remember a bunch of facts about the history. But I'm sure it'll get better as I go. Thanks for the advice. I totally love your videos 😊
I appreciate that. Can I ask... why are you starting a UA-cam channel about whisky? I'm sure you understand how much work it can be, I'm just curious why the desire to have a channel?
I love sweet drinks and Iv been buying whiskey and bourbon for only the past few months in the £15-£50 price range - can anyone please tell me what are great bourbons or whiskeys that are sweet with minimal burn 🔥
Thanks for the video! I have a couple of questions about bourbon please. 1) What makes the flavor profile besides mash bill and the type of oak of the barrel? 2) Many talk about tasting fruits, caramel, brown sugar...etc. Do distillers actually add such flavors?
1. 99% of the flavor comes from the mashbill and the oak. There's a minute bit of mouthfeel imparted by the type of water that's used (hard water, soft water). But it's a combination of the distillate, where in the "cut" they take the evaporating alcohol, and the barrels. 2. Nope, in order to call something whiskey it needs to be 40% ABV (at least) and it can't have any additional additives. Some countries allow for artificial coloring which is used to keep the product looking the same across bottles. Great questions!
Bill, you mention that Bourbon must be aged in American white oak but there is no stipulation that it had to be white oak it even American oak. It just has to be new charred oak.
Great video man! Glad I've been a sub for a while now. Can you give a list of a few scotches to try for beginners? I have been enjoying my journey in bourbon and want to branch out a bit.
digging the new set Bill. What you think of Westward American Two Malts Whiskey? It says grain to glass on the bottle lol. I have a whisky hipster friend and I'm here sipping on my buffalo
I havent had Westward yet. Tough to say. Grain to glass is a silly marketing term. Unless the person is growing their own grain on their own property... even then, its marketing
If you have to add the likes of water etc , I don’t drink it . Same when JD became popular the funny looks when ordered just JD no coke or other additives . Same with Guinness, kids put blackcurrant in it Yacky .
That’s a big promise. What’s the square root of 4761? Also why is Canadian whiskey more expensive in Canada than it is in America, despite it usually being made in Canada?
Would you believe me if I said I knew it was 69 before looking it up? I also love that you probably memorized that in highschool and it's served you well for years! My understanding of the price differences in Canada has to do with how heavily regulated by the government it is, but to be honest, I'm not totally sure. I've made a note to try to address that in an upcoming video I'll be doing on Canadian whisky.
Holding you accountable on your promise on a comment return?! Lol I do have a question, do you have any suggestions on what goes good with Elijah Craig for a mix drink?? I’ve not found to many things that go good with it
Broo I get you but for me I have gat a promotion from my work so here is the thing they have said I need to know what is in the whiskey and able to sel it but I don't have good ways to sel it can you plz give me skills to convince the customer.
I started drinking whiskey about 3months ago. So far I think I prefer sweet, Can you or anybody recommend me a really sweet and good whiskey? So far I like Buffalo Trace,Wfr double oaked and I love eagle rare
I'd suggest going for something like a high corn bourbon or a wheated bourbon. I find that wheated bourbons are some of the more enjoyable "easy to sip" whiskies. Things like Larceny, Maker's Mark. Additionally, Auchentoshan Three Wood or Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or
Saying "there is no wrong way to drink whiskey" is like saying "there is no wrong way to eat a steak". You can eat your steak with ketchup if you want. But if you want to get the most out of the experience there's ways to do it that others have figured out for you.
I've been watching your channel for a long time. I'd like to think I'm not a total beginner but I still got a lot out of this vid. Great idea for a topic! Love the backdrop for this video. Here's my question. I have a good set of rocks glasses. If I'm not as much into the nosing as the actual drinking should I still seek out a glencairn or am I ok sipping my best bourbon from my rocks glass? Thank you!!
If you're just drinking bourbon, and you're not really that into nosing, then you're totally fine with rocks glasses. That being said, you owe it to yourself to get one or two Glencairns.
See you spelt Whiskey with an E there is a difference between Scotch and Irish beside the E , Irish whiskey the barley is not roasted and is trebled distilled .
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Very cool! I'm hoping to have a whiskey tasting with some friends once the world opens back up and trying to choose a nice bottle to wrap up the evening
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I was thinking to have a bourbon night where everyone brings a different bourbon, I guess I am looking to have a slightly more special one to end on
If you enjoyed this video and are looking for where to go to next, check out Bourbon Whiskey: The Definitive Beginner Buying Guide - ua-cam.com/video/NiXzdE5MPIE/v-deo.html Scotch Whiskey: The Definitive Beginner Buying Guide - ua-cam.com/video/00u1HUNpz5I/v-deo.html Additionally, check out my website www.thewhiskeydictionary.com
I can recall at one time hearing somewhere, that drinking whisky will actually help if you suffer from a recurring growling or rumbling stomach, is there any truth to that rumor or is this an actual fact?
I find there is such an effect, long had those issues myself however since drinking whisky it’s only there today to a lesser extent and very much reduced in volume. There’s a YT video called ‘The Real Reason Whiskey Is Healthier Than Any Other Drink’ mentioning it there briefly, a tongue-in-cheek clip for sure but it does seem to be the case about the health and medical benefits of whisky.
Fun fact: At 5:42 when I suddenly look up in the corner it was because a bat has somehow made its way into my basement and it was moving around in the corner.
My friend and I once took whiskey shots in college and chased it with milk, which is all we had available. I can confidently say 15 years later that this is the wrong way to drink whiskey.
@@nerptheepic I thought it was a funny story. Got a chuckle from me.
I don't care that you don't care. No reason for you to be a prick.
@@nerptheepic v9
Thanks for the 😂😅
This is why I watch this channel: "There is no wrong way to drink whiskey." Been drinking for two years (yep, started a bit late in life) and I still consider myself a noob. Thanks for this video!!
Glad to hear it! Sounds like your finding my videos helpful and that's great to hear. Thanks!
I really like how this gentleman talks with passion about whiskey without being pretentious! Great intro video.
This was an excellent “intro” to whiskey!
Thank you Gino. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Whiskey for LIFE...!! Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Heck yes!
Great presentation Bill. You covered a lot of very basic but important information in a very accessible manner, while also including important insights. Well done in my book!
Thanks a lot Aladdin! Always great to hear your thoughts.
Nobody read your book
The thing with Scotch though is that these days the regions don't really matter as much as they used to. You can get unpeated sherried Islay scotch, and likewise find peated Highland or Speyside. I break scotch down more by flavor profiles and cask types.
That's good insight and something I'll likely explore more in depth for a future video on the different regions of Scotland. Thanks Brego!
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Cheers! Great video.
Thanks!
Great video, you came across as non judgemental and explained the basics a new whiskey drinker will need. Follow it up with some go to first ones to try out
Thanks Tailor. I just added a pinned comment with a couple of videos covering that exact thing.
Well done, Bill. Also, good for you for putting the effort into helping beginners. We were all there once.
Thanks 👍
Great job on the video. I appreciate the nosing for beginners since I have a hard time pulling notes that most people can describe.
Dont let people fool you. Many more have trouble than it seems. Even I struggle from time to time
I didn’t think I was a Whiskey man until yesterday when I was introduced to it in a cigar lounge by a very generous new friend.
At this rate I’ll be in the smoking jackets in no time.
It is the best feeling being 21 and ordering a neat whiskey with a water back. I would freak out every bartender I came across on my knowledge of whiskey. Fun video to watch for sure still!
Glad to hear it! Yea... my original script cited your exact case. Im glad you're starting so early
The Whiskey Dic this is making me miss the bar :(
I'm with you. Someday
The wife and I are starting to get into whiskey, and we are completely new to this, so we appreciate this video, thanks for posting!
Thats great you can both share it. Nice!
You actually break down what to look for and how to break down taste vs. smell
I'm glad you found it useful!
All hail single malt scotches. I love all whiskeys but truly happy I found my go to drink!
Just stared sampling myself and this is the best video I've seen on whisky.
Thanks!
Thank you so much - this helped me tremendously! I am a beginner and that demistyfied Whiskey for me and cut out all the unneccessary bla bla - just great info and a couple of useful tipps - I loved it !
So happy you liked it and found it useful!
Excellent video. I really like how you make your videos so approachable. The way you present each topic has so much clarity. Greetings from Brazil.
That's a great compliment. Thanks Daniel (and I "hi" Brazil)
I'm a longtime subscriber Bill and it is nice to discover new definitions regularly. I did not know that about straight up, though considering my age I may have forgotten. Thanks regardless.
Best not to learn the hard way! Thanks for being a subscriber
thanks for you for making the effort to helping whiskey beginner
Very good video, great pacing and tone. Very much enjoying the new digs and the evolution of your channel. Congrats and keep up the great work Bill.
Thanks Mike! I'm loving the new studio. Still need to fiddle with my lighting but the acoustics are great!
Awesome Bill information to introducing Bill!!
Personally thank you... In the mid 90's I went to bartending school for a hobby cuz I was passionate about alcohol. Things were so different back then from varieties to etiquette. And you were one of the first channels I started watching to bring me up to speed and I thank you for that.
Thank you for all you do!!!
Cheers Bill!!!
Thanks for that Archie! I'm glad you're enjoying the channel. Interesting history and I'm happy to help someone who is clearly interested in self education :)
Excellent presentation! And I didn’t know that’s what ‘straight up’ meant when ordering at bar 😮. Very useful info all around here!
Thank you very much for this channel. I am an Argentinian living in London who is trying to become a Whiskey fan. I am a total beginner and the way you have explained and the enthusiasm you put in your words have encouraged me to start doing some research on this amazing subject. Thanks again!
Just found your channel as I’m starting my whisky journey! Excellent video
Glad you like it! Happy to have you
Thanks a lot for this video! Very informative, straight to point and not boring at all. Cheers 😊
Over the years, I've learned that I prefer bourbon to all other options. Only in the last couple of years have I been trying better bourbons than what I can get at the gas station. I've learned I don't care for Rye whiskey and that I absolutely adore anything Jefferson's. But I'm wanting to learn more about WHY I like or dislike these things. I'll be deep diving into the videos to learn. Thank you so much for providing this resource!
Can you make a video showing "cheap" sweet whiskies? I really would like to watch a video like this. Keep up the informative videos!
Great suggestion!
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Please follow up with this. I would love it. Also, if it isn't much trouble, can you include whiskeys that are available all over the world (I live in a small country.)
Hmm... cheap and sweet might be a hard combo. Ill see what I can do
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary or easy sipping and cheap
Great video thanks for the info.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Like or Dislike: Like. How is this video four days old and I'm only seeing it now? No matter. It's delightful to see it's getting lots of views. Personally I love these commentary videos -- not to mention the brick wall and the new setup and video enhancements are outstanding additions.
Bravo, newbie friendly! I like ice in my whiskey because I like cold drinks. I drink ice water and like my beer ice cold. I will sample whiskey neat, but my pleasure is iced, preferably clear ice. Great video, thanks for not being snobbish! LOL (What a color for a whiskey bottle...)
Right? Love the color of this bottle.
As for the cold... Yea, I LOVE iced cold water and iced cold beer as well.
I enjoy all the videos you make Bill this was exceptional-Well done on this Bill 🥃👍
Thanks Barry! Good to know the time I spent on it was worth it.
This was super helpful! Thank you!
Really nice video !! You are very pedagogic ! I truly enjoyed this introduction, kind of gave me lot of interest in the topic !!!
Thanks from France !
Thanks for teaching me a new word! Guess the education goes both ways :)
Best intro to whiskey on UA-cam!
Outstanding video as always bill! Cheers!
Thanks Tyler!
I disagree about the Norlan Glass. Is it pricey, yes but it works equivalent to a Glencairn. It’s more about personal preference and what kind of glassware looks more appealing. I think they look stunning and the ability to grip it like a tumbler is actually nice. My subjective take is the Glencairn looks pretentious in some circumstances and it doesn’t fit with my personal style.
I do find it weird that you call it a gimmick because Bruichladdich endorsed the Norlan heavily when it was created. Overall though a good whiskey glass is the one you like to drink it from.
Glad you revisited this topic.
I'm glad I did to. I've always wanted to be people's gateway into whiskey and I hope this gets more people there.
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary so, ever since i asked you about woodford reserve i have tried: glenfiddich 12, makers mark, wild turkey 101, jack daniels (old edition or something, it had 43% alcohol), evan williams extra aged. I would say i liked woodford reserve and makers mark (i liled it because i think falls between the heavy flavor profile of evan williams and fruitiness of scotch single malts). Wild turkey 101 i just can't drink it without water, the alcohol content is too high for my palate.
I really like this video because it teaches you the basics without someone who acts like a know it all or someone who shames you for not knowing. Very nice video!
Thanks Rients! This is the video I always wanted to make on this channel but wanted my editing skills to be up to the challenge. Im so happy you enjoyed it
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary the editing is very good, I'm mostly enthusiastic about Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey so I'm now watching your vids on those and will watch your vid on bourbon tonight!
Awesome! Enjoy!
I bought (he says shamefully) the Norland glasses last year. You're right about them. I discovered the video while looking for a suggestion for my dentist. She has decided to learn whiskies and I'm trying to give her a few resources. This is a good one.
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing
Great informative video. I discovered your channel & binged a lot of your videos during quarantine and have taken my knowledge of Bourbon, Scotch & Rye along with proper glassware to an unprecedented level. I am now thoroughly enjoying the whole ritual of selecting a spirit, nosing and tasting. But mostly, you've shown me how to enjoy...Thanks and Cheers.
That's awesome to hear! I'm glad you're enjoying the channel and seem to have jumped in with two feet. Glad to have you around.
Excellent video for the down to earth, sensible advice.
A question : do experts like you actually do a lot of sniffing of honey, vanilla, fruits collection( fruity), dark chocolate, leather, spices ( which ones?),smoke, oak wood etc etc so that you can build up a "smell library" to help you identify the flavour components in a whisky you're nosing ?
How do you build up a taste library? Do you actually chew inedible stuff like oakwood, for example so that you can identify it in the tasting?
Finally, am I the first one to ask such a silly question!?
Hey Karnal! First off, nope you're not the first one to ask that question and it's not silly. Honestly, it's exactly what i do. I buy different types of lemons, smell vanilla in different stages (bean, mexican vanilla extract, cheapo vanilla extract), smell all different kinds of fruits.
It's hard to remember what everything smells like but most of it ties to memories and that's how i try to recall what I'm smelling.
"It sounds a little corny" ... but a lot of whiskey is too 🤣
Hilarious
Noice one! 😂😂
I like my corn in liquid form.
We lived in Austin for a decade. You are guys are so Austin, it hurts.
1. Want to try Lagavulin? Push a piece of bacon into a bottle of mouthwash, and drink it. A hell of a lot cheaper, and slightly more tasty. Be sure to dial 911 ASAP.
2. Want to start Scotch? Glenmorangie 10. Best bang for the buck there is. Don’t listen to those Macallan snobs.
My favorit whiskys are: Treads 12, Hoolers 10, and Groacglache 18.
Another great video Bill ! I see a bottle of Gooderham & Worts Four Grain.. great Canadian Whisky to showcase right there. As a Canadian myself, I like that 😉😅
I loved the video 👍 learned a lot. My question is what whiskey should I try 1st to be introduced to whiskey?
I have two videos... beginners guide to scotch, beginners guide to bourbon.
I'd say to watch both and choose one that speaks to you
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary thank you
Thanks for this video! I have decided after watching some other vids that I want to be a whiskey drinker. My dad was really into Crown Royal which is a Canadian whiskey which I have been drinking recently, and I like it a lot. Based on google it seems like a great kind of middling whiskey that they call a Bourbon Mash although thats illegal for reasons beyond my caring lol) I've been looking forward to getting more cultured with Whiskey and trying some new things, also gonna pick up some better glasses as well!
Thats great! I'm glad youre joining the ranks of whiskey drinkers. I've reviewed a few crown royals, you should look them up
Very helpfull! Awesome video
Very informative. As new, I learned a lot!
Learning while sippin on a Balvenie
Nice detailed and succinct instructional. Well done.
Thanks :) hopefully it was useful
I love trying to match what your drinking ..if not a trip to the store is in order!! I Love the new set BTW and my glass glencarin topper...i need another!!
I have an order placed for more but Corona is really putting a damper on it!
Funny, add a little bit of water, that’s always the solution. Funny chemistry joke! 😂
We love you
I Just started watching your channel, great videos to sip along to. I turned 21 May 19th. Larceny is my favorite i had soo far but I also liked wild turkey 101 and four roses.
All really great choices. Get your hands on an ECBP. Thank me later
The Whiskey Dic my EC small batch is currently the least favorite on my shelf for my wife and I. Does the BP really elevate that whiskey as much as everyone is saying? I like BP but haven’t given the ECBP a shot yet.
Its quite a bit better but may not do it for you if you don't like Elijah Craig.
Good solid video.
Your videos are awesome. I'm trying to make my first video and it is so bad so far. You look so comfortable in from of the camera. I don't know how you do it!
My professional career has me talking to people a lot. What works for me is to truly understand what I'm trying to explain. If I know I'm confident in my content and my knowledge, I find that confidence shows in the videos. If I'm spending the whole time trying to remember what I'm trying to say - it doesn't always come across good.
Also... I have LOTS of takes :)
That's great, thank you so much!
Yeah I was trying to remember a bunch of facts about the history. But I'm sure it'll get better as I go. Thanks for the advice. I totally love your videos 😊
I appreciate that. Can I ask... why are you starting a UA-cam channel about whisky? I'm sure you understand how much work it can be, I'm just curious why the desire to have a channel?
Great video!
Thanks!
I love sweet drinks and Iv been buying whiskey and bourbon for only the past few months in the £15-£50 price range - can anyone please tell me what are great bourbons or whiskeys that are sweet with minimal burn 🔥
I’m new to whiskey, thank you for making this video!! You answered a couple questions I had. Where do I go to join your whiskey community?
You go to a pup
discord.gg/9fvx8Z3
now, I like to drink whiskey on the rocks and with a little water, it makes the whiskey not so much stronger tasting and easy to drink
Well done
Thanks
Great video as always!
Glad you enjoyed!
Hello love your channel do you have any recommendations for whisky from the island of Skye in Scotland.
Talisker is really one of the best from Skye
Thanks for the video!
I have a couple of questions about bourbon please.
1) What makes the flavor profile besides mash bill and the type of oak of the barrel?
2) Many talk about tasting fruits, caramel, brown sugar...etc. Do distillers actually add such flavors?
1. 99% of the flavor comes from the mashbill and the oak. There's a minute bit of mouthfeel imparted by the type of water that's used (hard water, soft water). But it's a combination of the distillate, where in the "cut" they take the evaporating alcohol, and the barrels.
2. Nope, in order to call something whiskey it needs to be 40% ABV (at least) and it can't have any additional additives. Some countries allow for artificial coloring which is used to keep the product looking the same across bottles.
Great questions!
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary
And great answers! Thank you!
What's your good name, sir?
Sara here - a less than a year bourbon lover!
Bill, you mention that Bourbon must be aged in American white oak but there is no stipulation that it had to be white oak it even American oak. It just has to be new charred oak.
Yup. I realized that during editing. Figured I'd let it slide as it's the most frequently used type of oak. Good catch either way!
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary it was a great video for noobs
Thanks Dman
Great video man! Glad I've been a sub for a while now. Can you give a list of a few scotches to try for beginners? I have been enjoying my journey in bourbon and want to branch out a bit.
I have a very popular video called beginners buying guide for scotch
It’s funny that I get the Norlan whiskey glass ad before watching this video 😂
That is pretty funny!
What do you think about copita nosing glass that Richard Paterson recommends? Also have you tried 1920 blender glass?
Could an argument be made for grappa being the original whiskey?
digging the new set Bill. What you think of Westward American Two Malts Whiskey? It says grain to glass on the bottle lol. I have a whisky hipster friend and I'm here sipping on my buffalo
I havent had Westward yet. Tough to say. Grain to glass is a silly marketing term. Unless the person is growing their own grain on their own property... even then, its marketing
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary She says it tastes like coconut, never heard of that before. Thought you might like to hear about it. Thanks :D
If you have to add the likes of water etc , I don’t drink it . Same when JD became popular the funny looks when ordered just JD no coke or other additives . Same with Guinness, kids put blackcurrant in it Yacky .
this kind of late for this video but what does rye whiskey taste like? what can one expect toget out of it?
That’s a big promise. What’s the square root of 4761? Also why is Canadian whiskey more expensive in Canada than it is in America, despite it usually being made in Canada?
Would you believe me if I said I knew it was 69 before looking it up? I also love that you probably memorized that in highschool and it's served you well for years!
My understanding of the price differences in Canada has to do with how heavily regulated by the government it is, but to be honest, I'm not totally sure. I've made a note to try to address that in an upcoming video I'll be doing on Canadian whisky.
nosing is similar to perfumery
Holding you accountable on your promise on a comment return?! Lol I do have a question, do you have any suggestions on what goes good with Elijah Craig for a mix drink?? I’ve not found to many things that go good with it
What have you tried? Elijah Craig is a goto for bourbon based cocktails for me
Another great review. I already broke 3 Glencarin glasses ! I need the metal one lol. What was the brand ? Thanks
Snute
Broo I get you but for me I have gat a promotion from my work so here is the thing they have said I need to know what is in the whiskey and able to sel it but I don't have good ways to sel it can you plz give me skills to convince the customer.
What kind of whiskey are you trying to sell or is it all whiskey? Congrats on the promotion
Will my stout glass work good for nosing? It’s a similar shape to the dram but it’s much wider.
I have a Stout glass and I can't say it would be good for nosing. Glencairns are petty cheap, its an inexpensive hobby to get into
I started drinking whiskey about 3months ago. So far I think I prefer sweet, Can you or anybody recommend me a really sweet and good whiskey? So far I like Buffalo Trace,Wfr double oaked and I love eagle rare
I'd suggest going for something like a high corn bourbon or a wheated bourbon. I find that wheated bourbons are some of the more enjoyable "easy to sip" whiskies. Things like Larceny, Maker's Mark. Additionally, Auchentoshan Three Wood or Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or
Saying "there is no wrong way to drink whiskey" is like saying "there is no wrong way to eat a steak". You can eat your steak with ketchup if you want. But if you want to get the most out of the experience there's ways to do it that others have figured out for you.
Yup. Agree completely
I've been watching your channel for a long time. I'd like to think I'm not a total beginner but I still got a lot out of this vid. Great idea for a topic! Love the backdrop for this video. Here's my question. I have a good set of rocks glasses. If I'm not as much into the nosing as the actual drinking should I still seek out a glencairn or am I ok sipping my best bourbon from my rocks glass? Thank you!!
If you're just drinking bourbon, and you're not really that into nosing, then you're totally fine with rocks glasses. That being said, you owe it to yourself to get one or two Glencairns.
The Whiskey Dic Thank you for the reply!! Cheers 🥃
Any time!
The Whiskey Dic I just got myself my first glencairn. Thanks for the encouragement 😁
See you spelt Whiskey with an E there is a difference between Scotch and Irish beside the E , Irish whiskey the barley is not roasted and is trebled distilled .
Yup. Had to pick a spelling for the video and I'm in the U.S. so it's more commonly searched that way.
I just bought that Starward. Are you going to review it? Would like to know your thoughts. I am so-so on it. Couldn't pick up too many notes.
Yup! I plan to review it over the summer
Am I doing it wrong I smelled Jack Daniels and 🤦♀️🤦♀️ it burns
Add a little water
when i smelt my whisky i didn’t notice any notes of flowers or fruits it just smelt like whisky 😂 i’m so confused
I have another video about "how to smell your whiskey". It's an underapprecisted video worth a watch
It’s not a metal glass, it’s a metal cup.
Great video! Do you have a special occasion whiskey you go to?
Right now I do. A friend brought me back some Yamazaki from the distillery. Its a small bottle but its tasty
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Very cool! I'm hoping to have a whiskey tasting with some friends once the world opens back up and trying to choose a nice bottle to wrap up the evening
What are you planning on serving? Maybe I can help
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I was thinking to have a bourbon night where everyone brings a different bourbon, I guess I am looking to have a slightly more special one to end on
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I have a question for you: what is your favourite whisky brand?
I get that a lot... it changes frequently... if I had to pick something it would be Bruichladdich or Ardbeg
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary my 2 favourites are Jack Daniel's and Samuel joe
Awesome! That just means you have lots of new favorites to drink your way through. May want to try something from Four Roses or Woodford Reserve
I thought you did a review on "Rebel Yell 100" ?... I was wrong
Nope, not yet
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary make it happen whiskey man
As a beginner, I’m concerned about the kick and burn
I can recall at one time hearing somewhere, that drinking whisky will actually help if you suffer from a recurring growling or rumbling stomach, is there any truth to that rumor or is this an actual fact?
I've never heard of that. I find that eating helps :) But in all seriousness... maybe it has to do with helping muscles to relax?
That could be it. Maybe the ingredients and the way whisky's put together, somehow helps the stomach to relax. Not a bad thing, if that's the case. ;)
Makes the rest of me relax. May as well help my stomach too!
Absolutely. :)
I find there is such an effect, long had those issues myself however since drinking whisky it’s only there today to a lesser extent and very much reduced in volume. There’s a YT video called ‘The Real Reason Whiskey Is Healthier Than Any Other Drink’ mentioning it there briefly, a tongue-in-cheek clip for sure but it does seem to be the case about the health and medical benefits of whisky.
Where can you get the "Snoop" glass?
You can purchase it here smile.amazon.com/Sn%C3%BCte-Double-wall-Stainless-Whiskey-Glasses I hope you love it!
I'm curious, do you happen to use Filmora?
Nope, Adobe Premiere, after effects, audition. The whole shebang
Ashtray? 😱
Wonder if he acc reply’s
Huh?
what is the discord channel
discord.gg/uaNjAYRH