Blind taste and rank 10 vodkas- PUNISHMENT | How to Drink

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  • I'm playing the Vodka Game, I've got to put these 10 glasses of vodka in order from cheap to expensive or else I drink The Punishment Drink...
    People have been asking where to buy some of the bottles I use on the show, Here's a start:
    bit.ly/H2D-Spirits-Vodka
    At long last an episode all about vodka. They gave me ten glasses and put letters on them, I didn't know what was inside, I had to taste them and put them in order from cheap to expensive. And some of them were very cheap. None of them were VERY expensive. This episode was not fun to film. And the worst thing is, that if I don't score enough points in this game I've got to drink the Punishment Drink. I also do not know what's in that. I let everyone at the shoot with me put one ounce of anything they wanted in a glass together. This episode is going to be a doozy, so let's get it over with.
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  • @howtodrink
    @howtodrink  4 ปีที่แล้ว +340

    See you next time on the VODKA GAME where our contestants win nothing!
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    • @addisonmartin3200
      @addisonmartin3200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well. Now you have to make a palatable version of The Punishment, now that you know what's in it...

    • @maryna-nika
      @maryna-nika 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tell me, have you tried Ukrainian vodka?

    • @TheCrushenator
      @TheCrushenator 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The everclear is priced wrong if you dilute it to 1/2 the strength it should be 1/2 the price.

    • @ZoanBlade90
      @ZoanBlade90 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Still less dangerous than the Toshiki Drinking Game.

    • @mikep1012
      @mikep1012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe the Bourbon Game is in the future?

  • @seansimonalle8896
    @seansimonalle8896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8074

    Bless the editor who made the tags follow the glasses as he waves them around

    • @eoghanmyers2330
      @eoghanmyers2330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +236

      Greg is the editor

    • @Adrian-qr6gk
      @Adrian-qr6gk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +214

      @@eoghanmyers2330 blessed be greg!

    • @ThomasS17
      @ThomasS17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +120

      and the "pulling up the screen"

    • @jhenbob5374
      @jhenbob5374 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes.

    • @DanteTorn
      @DanteTorn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I wish they'd kept it for the scoring thing. I found it hard to track without that specific form of key.

  • @cheze9733
    @cheze9733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +865

    Blink twice next episode if you're being held captive

  • @g4yktzgjx6
    @g4yktzgjx6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1368

    I can't imagine a more unfair game.
    Everclear is a complete curveball same with the Stoli
    Grey Goose is expensive af. But is basically just Gary's Good Vodka with better marketing.
    Fucking respect for scoring 80/100.

    • @cameronjellison2085
      @cameronjellison2085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      As soon as he said it’s sweet, to cover up the acetone I knew it was grey goose

    • @robertbrindle8901
      @robertbrindle8901 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      he needs to cut the bs and do his damn show ....

    • @cheeks3367
      @cheeks3367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      @@robertbrindle8901 this is the show lmao what are you talking about he can do what he wants

    • @0Clewi0
      @0Clewi0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I mean, if it has half the vodka it should count as half the price

    • @devs1590
      @devs1590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@0Clewi0 your drunk man go home.

  • @ImKittyCow
    @ImKittyCow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2166

    since everclear was mixed with half water, they should have halfed the price point since its effectively twice as much volume, making it the cheapest

    • @Neothedragon
      @Neothedragon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +184

      I agree they should've lowered the price point since it was diluted, but the cheapest one was 7 dollars, half of 17 is 9 rounded up.

    • @Dextline
      @Dextline 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      I thought so too, but at one point during the video they said the price for the bottle was $35.

    • @Kajarago
      @Kajarago 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      @@Dextline Everclear is not $35/bottle

    • @devilish2565
      @devilish2565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Depends on what state you're in. In SC Liquor Laws and Taxes are Outrageous.

    • @verisww8104
      @verisww8104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      What kind of water did they add to Everclear?? If it wasn't distilled water then it doesn't count. It's contaminated with whatever is in tap water or even bottled water. It's 95% ethyl alcohol. I doubt the remaining 5% gives it much taste but I could be wrong. Got to try a blind test of this idea against Titos

  • @jplaysgames2364
    @jplaysgames2364 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1792

    rip greg, he died doing what he loved:
    wait, no he didnt

    • @fishflake1209
      @fishflake1209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      He didn’t die, or he didn’t love it?

    • @nicholasneyhart396
      @nicholasneyhart396 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @fishflake1209 Both.

    • @mrgame4
      @mrgame4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      C'mon he is inmune to alcohol

    • @GuacPeen420
      @GuacPeen420 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      fishflake1209 yes

  • @ursamines7643
    @ursamines7643 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1701

    This should be a regular game on the show. Gin, scotch, rum, brandy, Irish whiskeys,...let’s be honest there are a ton

    • @colina1330
      @colina1330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He already tasted and ranked Irish whiskeys.

    • @ursamines7643
      @ursamines7643 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Colin A but not in the blind taste test “game style” with punishment. Let’s be honest, we all want to see what messed up stuff they can do to a drink. Jager, grenadine, gin, & plumb wine...🤮

    • @colina1330
      @colina1330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ursamines7643 hahahaha true.

    • @lukep7457
      @lukep7457 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I'm worried about the tequila episode...

    • @toomaskotkas4467
      @toomaskotkas4467 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's so much fun to see him get plastered....

  • @5500somerandomdude
    @5500somerandomdude 4 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    On this episode of How to Drink: Greg gets hammered on camera. Next episode, hangover cures.

  • @Kissofablackrose
    @Kissofablackrose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +314

    You killed me with “you put good scotch in there? Bastards.” 😂

  • @RealMajora
    @RealMajora 4 ปีที่แล้ว +605

    Mom: How are you keeping yourself occupied during quarantine?
    Me:

    • @Eblis840
      @Eblis840 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Ah yes alcoholism....Americas favorite pastime 🤣😂

    • @thewritinglefty4889
      @thewritinglefty4889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Slightly pickled, I take it?

    • @tylerlyons6038
      @tylerlyons6038 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thewritinglefty4889
      I am working

  • @ryanplunkett3309
    @ryanplunkett3309 4 ปีที่แล้ว +910

    Me, watching the first few seconds:
    Greg: [Indistinct hollering]
    My wife in the other room: Hi Greg!

    • @calebshaffer2283
      @calebshaffer2283 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Ryan! Fancy seeing you here!

    • @ryanplunkett3309
      @ryanplunkett3309 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@calebshaffer2283 Hey man, I see you've been introduced to the greatness that is H2D?

    • @calebshaffer2283
      @calebshaffer2283 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryanplunkett3309 That I have!

    • @colinz226
      @colinz226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah, a true woman of culture~

  • @missilesaway
    @missilesaway 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    There needs to be more episodes like this, this is truly top-calibre entertainment

  • @papagrubb
    @papagrubb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    y'all really went above and beyond with the graphics and editing & even tracking the digital labels on the glasses. i'm impressed

  • @appa609
    @appa609 4 ปีที่แล้ว +637

    I'm really impressed by his ability to distinguish these. The range in prices is so small. This is much much harder than those youtube videos where "experts" guess prices.
    Subscribed

    • @howtodrink
      @howtodrink  4 ปีที่แล้ว +172

      I honestly went into this thinking I’d taste no difference at all

    • @travishabursky4362
      @travishabursky4362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      *Insert comment from Vodka snob stating that Greg has never drank good vodka*

    • @Mystickrage
      @Mystickrage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@travishabursky4362 if you drink "good vodka" then it isnt vodka and you arent drinking

    • @travishabursky4362
      @travishabursky4362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Russian standard Platinum. Goes down pleasantly and has the loveliest vanilla finish. Thats good vodka. Beluga comes in at a close 2nd, but if you want to take out a loan to import a bottle, be my guest. The 3rd best on my list is Kalashnikov, though drinking his vodka while firing this gun is not advisable.

    • @victorlegendre5224
      @victorlegendre5224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@travishabursky4362 I gotta say I liked Beluga when I tried it in a cocktail (pretty neutral) but I hate it neat, guess some people (including me) just don't like the taste of vodka

  • @tonyoneandonly6927
    @tonyoneandonly6927 4 ปีที่แล้ว +543

    For a show called how to drink, I'm glad he finally showed how I drink, drink whatever is infront of me until I get drunk

  • @zackmehlhoff1816
    @zackmehlhoff1816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +639

    Why would you not have Smirnoff as one of the 10? cheapest out there and takes everyone by suprise in blind taste tests

    • @chestbumphero
      @chestbumphero 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Is Smirnoff really that indistinguishable?

    • @giovani5586
      @giovani5586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      because it takes everyone by suprise lol I was disappointed

    • @johnandrewserranogarcia7223
      @johnandrewserranogarcia7223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Kirkland > Smirnoff

    • @patrickgosciola
      @patrickgosciola 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@johnandrewserranogarcia7223 Kirkland is the same vodka as Goose, different bottle.

    • @johnandrewserranogarcia7223
      @johnandrewserranogarcia7223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@patrickgosciola, Different Price too. LOL

  • @amandachristi1328
    @amandachristi1328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    Greg, can you do similar tastings for gin, whisky, tequila etc? I found your “quality” picks based on price quite a lovely conclusion from this vid and would love more in other categories

  • @pianomail
    @pianomail 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1765

    This video proved true exactly what I learned in college.
    1. Everclear is the choice for making "Jungle Juice" where you're mixing it with 100 other things.
    2. A cheap bottle of charcoal filtered vodka like Laird's is perfect for cocktails.
    3. Tito's is the best if you're drinking it straight.

    • @GaiusAcastian
      @GaiusAcastian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Titos with soda is amazing however

    • @fish3977
      @fish3977 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      yeah, you do not want to pay much for vodka.
      hell, many of the bartenders I've talked to swear by Koskenkorva (38abv finlandia with some added sugar iirc which is also the one step above absolute trash bränvin [or "viina", a term that is generally seen as more lowbrow drink than vodka. there are some legal things between the two though most viina counts as vodka under EU law]) over absolute, let alone any of the """good stuff""" even when they would make more money using the on the wall booze over well

    • @woodenbullets822
      @woodenbullets822 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@fish3977 I've always wondered what vodka I should use for cocktails
      I've been using titos for years thou

    • @killking72
      @killking72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Man I had titos right when it became popular and it was rough when compared to russian standard and stoli. Dont know if they've gotten better but I havent bought it in a few years now

    • @plantain.1739
      @plantain.1739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@killking72 Well, the best choice is always what you prefer, but, generally, Tito's is the best for most peoples tastes. Don't feel pressured to drink anything you don't care for. Besides, It's expensive as shit outside of Texas. Well, from what I've heard anyways.

  • @lordtachanka903
    @lordtachanka903 4 ปีที่แล้ว +661

    “That ones less than clear” *looking at everclear*

    • @lMoustache1880
      @lMoustache1880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      lord tachanka get back to your castle

    • @QuigleTheGnome
      @QuigleTheGnome 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tony Tony Chopper give him a castle in game

  • @minigiioi
    @minigiioi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    "I need these electric lights" the true measure of a sip-tipsied taster.

  • @emeraldcollier178
    @emeraldcollier178 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    that screen transition was COOOOLDDD!! Man, you've come a long way from your humble beginnings!! I'm proud to have been along for the ride for all this time lol Cheers!

  • @neilandrewmacfarlane
    @neilandrewmacfarlane 4 ปีที่แล้ว +412

    Greg: Wait, I don't need to swallow this stuff.
    *keeps downing everything*

  • @rocksgio
    @rocksgio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    3:19 "That's pure acetone"
    ah the scent of high school parties and dive bars, gotta be Absolute just from the description

    • @alphabeyta
      @alphabeyta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      For me it was smirnoff.

    • @claytondavis2866
      @claytondavis2866 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was aristocrat for my college parties.

    • @kanmeridoc1784
      @kanmeridoc1784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@emiliohernandez8053 New Amsterdam is pretty great compared to absolute or various plastic bottle vodkas XD

    • @alessandrogeirola
      @alessandrogeirola 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolut is my favorite, definitely

  • @SaltAndVi
    @SaltAndVi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved that you shouted out GMM for the idea. They have inspired so many other youtubers to make episodes and series based off of their games, but I haven't seen anyone give them credit like you have. Hope to see you on their show one day!

  • @skymcnugget1794
    @skymcnugget1794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +370

    I'm glad Paul Blart has managed to monetize his drinking problem

    • @escopiliatese3623
      @escopiliatese3623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Paul Blart had a drinking problem?

    • @derPetunientopf
      @derPetunientopf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@escopiliatese3623 Well, maybe he has now.

    • @TheOfficialDjProduct
      @TheOfficialDjProduct 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@escopiliatese3623 Did you not watch this video? Clearly Paul Blart is having troubles.

    • @glasssofOJ
      @glasssofOJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@escopiliatese3623 whoooosh.

  • @TheProgGuy
    @TheProgGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1304

    Tito's: always hits well above it's price weight. Never change Tito's.

    • @1chrismj
      @1chrismj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Colin Olsen never change, Tito’s? Or never change Tito’s? Or both?

    • @_Hofnarr
      @_Hofnarr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      Currently drinking a highball glass full of Tito's on the rocks with a squirt of lemon juice and two dashes of Tabasco (the liquor store ran out of handles of bourbon) . I call it my Quarantine Special and it is quickly becoming one of my favorite drinks. It's possible I've gone mad in isolation but I swear this is really good.

    • @tylerh743
      @tylerh743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Fucking love Tito's. It tastes like heat, that's how you know it's good. Good vodka should taste hot and nothing else.

    • @jttech44
      @jttech44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      Funny enough, Titos is just corn ethanol, they purchase it from an industrial supplier at 95%, then water it down and redistill it so they can say they "made" it, and then they bottle and sell it.
      As far as price/performance goes, it's just about the cheapest way to make a neutral spirit, and, because they're buying really good source ethanol (the industrial distilling process is very, very good) the product is just about as good of a 'vodka' as you can make.

    • @tijmen131
      @tijmen131 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I work at the biggest liquor store chain in The Netherlands and the management pulled Tito's off the shelf. Very sad.

  • @iforbach4003
    @iforbach4003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    "I need these electric-lytes"

    • @justincoleman3805
      @justincoleman3805 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I laughed a long time at that.

    • @lukeandrews4170
      @lukeandrews4170 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ifor Bach 😂😂😂

    • @biancabrooks280
      @biancabrooks280 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ahringe Electriclights

    • @Mystickrage
      @Mystickrage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sounds like a guy from the 1890s talking to his house maker

    • @JesusHComedy
      @JesusHComedy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      literally said electric lights in closed captions

  • @NinjaMkV
    @NinjaMkV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The editing and effects made this episode really pleasing to watch. Great job!

  • @MrJakson112
    @MrJakson112 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Can't believe USA has a bottle with a handle, that is more expensive, than the Absolut, which is being sold as a semi-highend vodka in Danish clubs

  • @kly2728
    @kly2728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Follow up: had a half a second where I was convinced Greg was washing down vodka with more vodka.

  • @kelzbelz313
    @kelzbelz313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    It bothers me that they did price per bottle rather than price per ounce. There’s twice as much Tito’s than Gary’s so really per ounce Tito’s was cheaper.

    • @JasminMiettunen
      @JasminMiettunen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Oooh that's a REALLY good point! You could take a tiny airplane bottle of the best vodka in the world and a barrel of the cheapest shit and create a totally unfair comparison.

    • @tylerpayne3386
      @tylerpayne3386 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      750ml of Titos is $20 in Michigan, I think they are doing of a 750ml size.

    • @chychywoohoo
      @chychywoohoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yep price per bottle makes zero sense

    • @Knasen3
      @Knasen3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Would also be nice to see a more premium vodka like beluga or imperia in the test. Surprisingly few Eastern European brands there... Only stoli as far as I see?

    • @showkase52
      @showkase52 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Almost didnt catch that I've had alot if water

  • @njrom
    @njrom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The editing in this is just fantastic! It is so easy to follow.

  • @sarahthomison3295
    @sarahthomison3295 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please always format those episodes discussing various brands as blind sampling! This was so much more informative than watching you speak to the history (which I love) and being led by the same marketing that we all are. However, as an absolute and Titos drinker. I feel like I had a win too so the game aspect is totally fun. I've been watching hit or miss for a bit now, but now I have liked, subscribed, rang the bell, and am heading over to patreon. Well done! Also shout out to whoever does the caption and jokes on screen - grade A kibitzing. And shout out to all the commenters before me, yall are hilarious - the best youtube community I've seen so far.

  • @piotrszczepankiewicz4744
    @piotrszczepankiewicz4744 4 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Week 50 of self-isolation:
    Blindness test and rank 10 illicit moonshines.

    • @jttech44
      @jttech44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You won't go blind as long as the federal government didn't poison it before you got to it. Moonshine methanol contamination was just propaganda. Not to say moonshine can't be contaminated by other means, just that said contamination doesn't instantly kill you. Typically it's lead contamination that you have to worry about, from the cheap solder and materials used to build the stills. Not really a problem nowadays, as the folks making moonshine tend to avoid that kinda thing, and it doesn't save much money to use dangerous materials.

  • @joshwells6961
    @joshwells6961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    You can see the drunken “face sloop” start to happen about half way through the video

  • @matthewjackson5128
    @matthewjackson5128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was the first video on your channel that I watched, I've watched almost every single one since. Thought it would be nice to come back and rewatch it

  • @ethancordray8006
    @ethancordray8006 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Nice job on the taste testing! And you know, if you consider that the Everclear was cut almost 50/50 with water, its price should be considered about half of what you listed it as.

  • @AshrielDrummer
    @AshrielDrummer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    You don't have any other episodes like this... yet! Great new "game" format, enjoyed it just as much as the usual shows. Nice job Greg.

  • @chasehousley1991
    @chasehousley1991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Loved this episode Greg!
    Honestly I would love to see an episode like this for other spirits!

  • @tjwukitsch6505
    @tjwukitsch6505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Subbed for this well done taste test/price point check. Tito wins in my observation pretty frequently, it was good to see that it holds up under a blind test.

  • @damienladrig1650
    @damienladrig1650 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive been subscribed for quite a while and occasionally watch your videos. I usually dont finish them, no disrespect. However this one kept we watching until the end. I dont know if it was the background music the format, or the clever way that the drinks were labeled AR style that really appealed to me, but you seen to have a new found charisma that kept me watching for all 19 minutes.
    Kudos
    DML

  • @tedweird
    @tedweird 4 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Reminder that the legal definition of vodka is a “colorless, odorless, flavorless” spirit

    • @howtodrink
      @howtodrink  4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Correct

    • @erikgonzalez1762
      @erikgonzalez1762 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The "American" definition of vodka other countries and even some american companies (buffalo trace) finished their vodka with diff flavors.....

    • @Quintinohthree
      @Quintinohthree 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@erikgonzalez1762 You should read up on the European Union definition of Vodka. It's functionally identical and certainly stresses that Vodka must have no predominant flavour. There is also a separate definition for Flavoured Vodka.

    • @felonyx5123
      @felonyx5123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Even if they all tasted the same out of the still, the water they proof the vodka with will itself have a taste.

    • @TheSittinDuk
      @TheSittinDuk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Quintinohthree Well that's not completely true. The EU definition stresses that "Swedish Vodka" should have faint but noticeable character of grain or potatoes that differentiates it from completely neutral alcohol. That's the PGI that's relevant for Absolut.
      PGI-SE-01926 if you want to look it up, but it's in Swedish.

  • @b.anonson8711
    @b.anonson8711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    "I need these electriclights."
    Vodka strikes again

  • @AimingWanderously
    @AimingWanderously 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    From doing multiple blind taste tests of bourbon, gin, vodka, etc, I know well that 5 samples is really the limit for most people's tongues. It just gets numbed after 4 or 5 and your senses are skewed, whether you swallow or not. Would also love to see New Amsterdam (a cheapy but GREAT, gin or vodka) added into one of these taste tests.

  • @callyballybee
    @callyballybee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is awesome! I'm a bartender who works at a tasting room attached to a vodka & gin distillery (there'll be whisky just not yet...). I fancy my chances at this but I definitely sample a lot of new make spirits and know how difficult this would be. very cool!
    glad to have stumbled upon this channel during a pretty dull period of isolation and no work. ya just made my day better :) cheers from Canada eh bud!

  • @michael_graper
    @michael_graper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    This needs to be done again but everything put in the right order and see how much you change it

  • @dallasl3688
    @dallasl3688 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    "Mister J." is what Harley Quinn calls The Joker. Maybe that's what he was thinking about?

    • @zoegribben2952
      @zoegribben2952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that’s exactly what i thought of when he said it

    • @rebeccawilliamson6633
      @rebeccawilliamson6633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I used to watch America's Top Model when it was first on. There was a Miss Jay, which was the runway coach. And then there was Mr. Jay, who was the creative director and directed most of the photo shoots, etc.

  • @dezzpool7430
    @dezzpool7430 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are very talented you mean the world to me and every episode you make makes me happy I don't have a lot but you give me hope.

  • @WoolleyWoolf
    @WoolleyWoolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was so well made. More of these please!!!

  • @jaysmok2893
    @jaysmok2893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    This is all the more impressive when you take into account that Greg is soused by the time he tries the last glass.

  • @tubeagespank
    @tubeagespank 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I would love to see an episode like this with Bourbons $50 or less! No outliers, just mainline offerings that are easy to find.

    • @TriMarkC
      @TriMarkC 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spanky D Agree, but I’d allow up to say $60-75, because it’s over $50 that you find a significant change to much better bourbons.

    • @jttech44
      @jttech44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TriMarkC For a test like that, you don't want "much better bourbons" you want to tighten the spread and examine what a distillery can do with a severe price limitation. Recall, federal tax and state tax take up most of the price of a well bourbon, so with a slim margin, there's only so much room for quality.
      Also, most of that quality difference is going to come down to distilling process, ie how much of a run makes it into a bottle, and, how long it stays on oak. Case in point, Jim Beam white is the same distillery/mashbill as Knob Creek, Bookers, and Bakers, all of which are much nicer and very, very different than Jim beam white.

  • @ReeshaDovahSil
    @ReeshaDovahSil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was a fun episode! I'd love to see more games like this one for various types of spirits, maybe even different types of beer some day... And I'd watch the heck out of your GMM episode.

  • @4hater300
    @4hater300 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    please turn part of this channel into explaining and exploring various alcohols and productions.
    you're explanatory stuff is so good.

  • @brendanmahns4493
    @brendanmahns4493 4 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    Is the everclear's price adjusted for having half water? Was it 34 and cut to 17 or 17 and forgotten to be cut to 8.5

    • @egodreas
      @egodreas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      I believe they didn't account for it being diluted. Really should have been 8.5. And more points to Greg. Samt thing with the Stoli.

    • @neen42
      @neen42 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's about $14.99 for a 5th in Ohio, so not adjusted

    • @neen42
      @neen42 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The 151 version....the 190 proof version isn't sold here, but 151 proof cut by water 50% would be 75.5 proof, so I assume that's what he was using, since it is close to the standard 80 proof vodka

    • @jb76489
      @jb76489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wendy Muller It says 190 on the bottle

    • @Nocturnimancer
      @Nocturnimancer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Booze maths.

  • @Ardanae
    @Ardanae 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great episode. Would love to see more like this but with other drinks!

  • @sanchezjr13
    @sanchezjr13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My favorite video you've made. I'd love to see you do the same with other spirits such as rum and tequila

  • @bagnumpi1919
    @bagnumpi1919 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    "I need these electric-lights"

  • @asdfasdf7199
    @asdfasdf7199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +405

    the moral of the story: grey goose is overpriced swill

    • @carriec5376
      @carriec5376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      asdf asdf exactly! it’s literally ALL marketing and branding. it belongs on the bottom shelf.

    • @DrJackaloupe
      @DrJackaloupe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      And that Titos is excellent budget vodka

    • @Not_Ciel
      @Not_Ciel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Grey Goose regularly comes in last or next to last in blind taste tests. I've only seen like one blind test where it didn't come in the lower half. It's stupid honestly.

    • @zachariahkindle8926
      @zachariahkindle8926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Been saying this for years

    • @mr.mystical3450
      @mr.mystical3450 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      asdf asdf I love grey goose :(

  • @cardoz0rz
    @cardoz0rz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i always hated drinking channels but you made me love you. thanks for this channel.

    • @shetto
      @shetto 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks love you too

  • @joshwarriner7620
    @joshwarriner7620 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad this channel took off. Ive been here since before 100k subscribers

  • @devonhayes2209
    @devonhayes2209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Take a shot every time he says acetate....
    Or don’t, that doesn’t sound healthy

    • @Klaus99999
      @Klaus99999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If the boredom from this quarantine doesn’t kill me hopefully the alcohol will.

    • @devonhayes2209
      @devonhayes2209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Matt Hay If that’s your goal maybe you should go with something a little stronger like absenth instead

    • @Not_Ciel
      @Not_Ciel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@devonhayes2209 I mean it's hard to get stronger than Everclear. It's abv is so high that they limit it to 90% in my state XD Absinthe's only like 60-75 I think. Maybe 80 on the high high end.

    • @hyattbusbey3563
      @hyattbusbey3563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Not_Ciel We used to get that good 196 proof Everclear here in NC. Then they took it from us, the bastards

    • @devonhayes2209
      @devonhayes2209 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ciel interesting. If I ever want to end it all I’ll know which beverage to do it with

  • @mrintifilms
    @mrintifilms 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I guess this is the best time to publish this “game” because it’s a lot harder to imitate in states without alcohol delivery.

    • @redssign
      @redssign 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If you try this you'll be de-livered alright...

    • @DanDoesDnD
      @DanDoesDnD 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welp, liquor stores in my state are essential. So I can go down to it anytime in spite of the stay home order.

  • @jonathanzj620
    @jonathanzj620 ปีที่แล้ว

    The edit on this is freaking amazing

  • @Chillinchillin8
    @Chillinchillin8 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    not gonna lie...i love your channel...watching you suffer through this was entertaining as hell. Would love to see you do this is other spirits!

  • @59jayhawk
    @59jayhawk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    HTD on GMM would be fantastic to watch

  • @jaquetalarga
    @jaquetalarga 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I ABSOLUT-ely loved this! I’d love to see another version of this game with different spirits!

  • @NotOnLand
    @NotOnLand 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I was hoping they'd include Dan Akyroid's crystal head vodka as it's pretty expensive but I've heard it's very good.
    Also I've gotta try Wheatley

    • @andrewskiljan5423
      @andrewskiljan5423 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      NotOnLand Wheatley is made at the Buffalo Trace distillery in Kentucky. I got to try it when I was there. I was really there for the bourbon obviously but I liked it. Didn’t have any other vodkas available to taste it against. I’m not a vodka guy by any means but good to know that it holds up.

    • @mr.cranberry2329
      @mr.cranberry2329 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Crystal head is not that good at all

    • @NieroshaiTheSable
      @NieroshaiTheSable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mr.cranberry2329 Not even as good as Smirnoff (yes I said it!), I just bought it for the bottle and a pair of cool shot glasses. Never had a better container for other companies' spirits.

    • @NotOnLand
      @NotOnLand 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NieroshaiTheSable I definitely want it for the bottle but I have heard it's pretty smooth

    • @shaesham
      @shaesham 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wheatley is shockingly good. Such a pleasant surprise.

  • @erykszymanski9167
    @erykszymanski9167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You should do a revisited version of this, with all 80 proof vodka and more premium brands like Smirnoff, Belvedere, Svedka, Ciroc, and Chopin.

  • @mypal1990
    @mypal1990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Man one is gonna taste like nothing. The other straight gasoline. Question is: Which one?

  • @Matt-dc8lp
    @Matt-dc8lp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Was the everclear price divided by 2 because of the dilution?

    • @howtodrink
      @howtodrink  4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I made the argument that it should be! I was sadly overruled by the crew here. I maintain I put that exactly where it belonged

    • @Matt-dc8lp
      @Matt-dc8lp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agree. It should be second cheapest. You need to "learn" your colleagues some "maths".

    • @skitfire7578
      @skitfire7578 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ya that's bad math! Judging by the prices of the big bottles it looked like you normalized everything for ~750mL. If you double the volume of the everclear, for free, you have to half the price. Your crew should have to drink the concoction as punishment for cheating.

    • @Aralis21
      @Aralis21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are at 84 in my book :)

  • @Kristoff0402
    @Kristoff0402 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back in the first quarantine, this video was an awesome birthday gift. Thank you! :)

  • @voicermmi
    @voicermmi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Greg! Love the videos!
    I was wondering if you'd try to make a drink of Kuva from Warframe!
    It's a pretty central thing in the game, referred as "the Old Blood", which you DO get an option to drink at the end of a big quest.
    A bit of deep lore refers to it having a metallic taste and giving immortality.
    You can do whatever other research you see fit! I hope to see this in a future video!

  • @RinSyuveil
    @RinSyuveil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "I really want to score 80 p" voice break out of fear "oints so..." That was so cute and funny for being so simple and pure

  • @ItzzzBeamo
    @ItzzzBeamo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Take home message: buy Tito’s

    • @iggywow
      @iggywow 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah man, I've seen other tests where Tito's wins out as well. Indulgence here on youtube did a test of cheap vodkas and the expert there liked Tito's also.

    • @EdwardM104
      @EdwardM104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I like Tito's but Sobieski is definitely my budget pick, a vodka for almost half the price of a handle of Tito's that almost matches it in quality.

    • @user-me8hc3bs7i
      @user-me8hc3bs7i 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can confirm. Myself as well as most of my friends always stock Tito’s. Very nice drinking vodka.

  • @devinreilly6001
    @devinreilly6001 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love watching your ads. also this was very fun

  • @VowNix
    @VowNix 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was hilarious to watch! Please do more of these types of episodes :)

  • @seanwasch439
    @seanwasch439 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    In the "spirit" of GMM, you should do a will it cocktail.

  • @Polnambo
    @Polnambo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Would love to see how you'd rank Finlandia on this... I would never claim to be professional when it comes to proper palet tasting but one thing I know is Finlandia has zero odor and slim to no residual aftertaste other than a cool clear smiley feel... Also cheaper than most running around $22 CA.

  • @coletbh1097
    @coletbh1097 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    you guys should do more of this, loved the video

  • @johnestupido1418
    @johnestupido1418 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude. I am glad you are alive. And I have had a drinking problem for over 50 years.

  • @robinthrush9672
    @robinthrush9672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    "I need these electric lights."
    Don't want an open flame near all this vodka. 😉

    • @NeverDieAloneMusic
      @NeverDieAloneMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think he meant to say electrolytes.

    • @clairwerk
      @clairwerk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      NeverDieAloneMusic /whoosh

  • @JuiceJive
    @JuiceJive 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Tito's ought to send you a check in the mail. Hell of an advertisement.

  • @robertrosario414
    @robertrosario414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was pretty awesome.. we love our Texas Vodka, glad to see you liked also.

  • @ricardorodrigues6756
    @ricardorodrigues6756 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Found this channel a few days ago and it feels very much like GMM! (so I obviously subscribed)
    Fun Host, cheerfull set and a lot of quality content. Keep it up!! ;)

  • @alexandermadsen99
    @alexandermadsen99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wouldn't mind an episode with other spirits and the same concept.
    Always a fan!

  • @duckythescientist
    @duckythescientist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Tasting notes from 1 (best) to 10 (worst) with a little interpretation:
    Note, the bottles weren't the same volume, so price isn't necessarily the best indicator of value.
    1. H, Tito's, $21, neutral odor, malty, sweet finish, expensive?
    2. E, VDKA 6100, $35, nothing, neutral
    3. J, Wheatley, $17, acetone, sweet, malty, not neutral, different
    4. F, Kettle One, $23, yellow? nothing, slightly worse (than VDKA)
    5. D, Greygoose, $30, sweet, acetone, meh
    6. A, Absolute, $20, bad, malty, acetone
    7. I, Stoli, $26, citrusy, bright, acetone, gin-like
    8. G, Gary's Good, $10, medical cleaner smell, sweet, bad aftertaste, neutral
    9. C, Laird's, $7, meh, similar to Absolute, less malty, acetone
    10. B, Everclear, $17, terrible, cloudy, wet fart, horrible

    • @SIRslipperyasp91
      @SIRslipperyasp91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So if you're trying to get drunk while totally broke lairds at 7 dollars is still cheaper and better tasting then everclear, if you can afford going up to 10 dollars garys is an improvement, but if you can afford to jump up to 17 or 21 dollars for wheatleys or titos you'll see massive improvements that that compete with vodkas twice their price.

    • @rachelhughes8487
      @rachelhughes8487 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for putting this together. I was about to watch the video a third time to try and match tastes with price.

  • @Bela-tn3sn
    @Bela-tn3sn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome channel and editing! keep up the good work!

  • @emmanuelarmenta881
    @emmanuelarmenta881 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    More of this content please! This was great

  • @genosho5574
    @genosho5574 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'd love to see him doing an episode with GMM

  • @connorhughes2775
    @connorhughes2775 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Dear lord, 20 seconds in and this is already a bad idea haha

  • @seansterling5322
    @seansterling5322 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    More of this! It was awesome!

  • @underadesk
    @underadesk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That screen transition was AMAZING!!!!

  • @mutecommercials
    @mutecommercials 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This confirms what I've been told about Tito's for years, that it's a great vodka for the price.
    Could you do an Eastern European spirits review? I would love to see your reaction to drinking rakia and palinka, and seeing you try to make cocktails from those particular types of booze.

  • @infernoCBR
    @infernoCBR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The line's missing Russian Standard. Nice job as always though.

    • @Not_Ciel
      @Not_Ciel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Russian Standard was the first Vodka I ever bought from a liquor store. It was actually pretty damn smooth.

    • @69Peopleshit
      @69Peopleshit 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Platinum is smooth😌

  • @akiraareshi9222
    @akiraareshi9222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Greg love your show. I have never worked in a bar, but somehow ended up becoming the designated bartender for my friends cause i make some tasty mixed drinks. I love watching your show it gives me inspiration. I was wondering if you could do more DND cocktails.

  • @maxcullen3427
    @maxcullen3427 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this as I can tell between branded and store stuff

  • @miguelmondragon2571
    @miguelmondragon2571 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    First thing I said was,"oh so a like a boozy GMM episode" glad to know you thought the same... think you'd make a great guest though

  • @CocktailsConsoles
    @CocktailsConsoles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    LOL ever since I saw this on Mythbusters, I’ve always wanted to try it! 😊

  • @Gloriankithsanus
    @Gloriankithsanus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The editing was great and we want more of these with different kinds of drinks!

  • @tonymatthewaustin9597
    @tonymatthewaustin9597 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastic. Entertainer. Love the channel.