I've been watching you guys for a while now and I've never commented. However, i would like to take this opportunity to say how much i enjoy your banter as well as your insightful musings on whiskey. I, personally, love my peaty whiskey, so i enjoy all things, Islay. Having lived in the US since 2018, though, I've been unable to find a bottle of Octomore. I'll keep looking, but until then, I'll keep watching your reviews and enjoy your imbibing!
Bought a bottle of Octomore 11.1 and had to search up a review byyou great guys. Rex.... you ARE the Mooch! 4 Octomores and Lagaluvin 16! A standing ovation to you. Thankyou both for revisiting and exploring these great tipples.
I keep going back and watching old episodes and its really interesting watching the Rex progression. I know he is the Mooch but man, he really knows his stuff now. It's great motivation!
I'm glad you both enjoyed the bottle! Its absolutely a unicorn among unicorns. And my own bottle is relegated to the back of the cabinet, so it will hopefully last well into the next year or so! I was super lucky to get my hands on a pair of bottles so I could share it with you and the tribe, and I wish it was a regular release so even more people could enjoy it along with you all! Cheers and a happy Thanksgiving!
Oh my goodness. Where on earth did you get Eddy Wally to pop up in your raining man animation? The guy saying ‘wow’ and winking is an absolute legend in Belgium. He was a singer, who started out as a ladies’ handbag salesman on markets back in the sixties, and developed into a sort of media phenomenon for acting, turning up in all sorts of tv shows, and he was a bit of a not-intirely-in-tune-with-reality kind of person. He passed away a few years ago, but the legend lives on
@@cmdrmeldoc59 hance has past... but they still have leftovers at The Whisky Bar in Oslo... mostlijely the bar with biggest octomore selection at the moment.... until its empty😉 join them on facebook for future tastings
OH MY FRIGGIN' GODS OF WHISKEY!! OCTOMORE EVENT HORIZON!!! Thank you for this review, I lived the tasting vicariously through you. Event Horizon is my unicorn whiskey, I'll probably spend the rest of my life trying to find a bottle. It sounds just like I imagined, smoked fruits and earthy leather. Thank you again! Have you considered inviting Nick Offerman for a review or two?
WhiskyAuctioneer is where I managed to get 2 of them, including the one I sent them for this review. Expect to pay roughly $550 (~350£) for a bottle when they pop up online. But I hope you can one day get your hands on one! it's a beautiful whisky tho and definitely worth the hunt!
I tried the 07.1 last week as my first octomore which has a phenol content of about 200 ppm. I have to say I was a bit disappointed. I really lave peaty/smoky scotch, my shelf is literally a warehouse for lagavulin, laphroaig, talisker, etc but the one I tried was really weak in terms of "smokiness". Maybe they gave me a shot from an nearly empty bottle which was opened a long time ago because no one else drinks stuff this expensive. I am really confused because Rex and Daniel seem sooo excited about octomore. Guess I'll have to try another one... my poor wallet :D
Tried whole 8 and 9 line ... have full bottle of 9.1. at home ... From these my favourites are 8.1 or 8.4 without clear winner ... I have 9.1 because it was for good money and it is my favourite from 9 line ... All of them are vastly SUPERB whisky ... its not just peat blast, but very rich and interesting underneath the thick peatsmoke layer ...
AHHHH! Daniel Whittington! The voice of the Somm and reason! You are wise in the ways of Islay; and have brought wisdom to the Mooch! I will agree that rarer expressions of Lagavulin can bring it to the 16; but it is peace bringing to see the L16 in it's rightful place. Sadly, it makes it a target; and rivals will seek to bring it low. So be it! Long may you reign L16!!! Rex Williams, look upon L16 in wonder, and rejoice!!! :D AND to throw you a bone, Rex Williams, circling around is a most excellent practice! Greg Vangsness here, once more!
The week that Octomore 10.1 was released at the LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) it was sold out. I didn't even have a chance to pretend that I would spend the $220 CAD. 😡
I just bought 10.1, despite that people shit on it all over the internet, mostly coz it's the only one available around my area. That's the cheapest Octomore on the market though. To be honest it strongly reminded me of Ardbeg 10, but much more intense. Tho I was expecting stronger peat, but it actually felt quite smooth. Still no regrets.
Found the 7.3 amazing...and now I'm extremely excited as I have the 10 year 3rd edition and Masterclass 8.2 on it's way... so glad you did this episode...has me excited like Christmas.
Had the pleasure of the Octomore 13.3 at Rock and Rye on Thursday night. This was a paradox for me as I am not usually drawn to peaty scotch, but this thing was amazing. From the first taste through the precise addition of 1.8ml of water (it does not take much to release the heart of this beast -- they provide a dropper and a chip of dark chocolate), it was as varied as you could want without losing any of the toasty goodness characteristic of the breed. I am going to have to add this to my home collection. Treasure.
Yay for bringing back the intro! It's 10AM here in CA so it's not time yet to go to the family's house. Thanks for the video, and Happy Thanksgiving to you majestic bastards. :-)
BTW, Daniel imitating Rex could be a-whole-nother video! Just saying.... He looks like Derp Genie: i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/055/226/1276800569168.png
Lagavulin 16 is the quintessential expression of Islay ; Lagavulin 16 is the quintessential expression of Islay. Phew! Thought you were gonna miss it! Now on to Clynelish 14 as the pick for the Highlands!
Since we are in the holiday season you guys should make a video about which pie goes best with what whiskey. Pecan, pumpkin and sweet potato pie and the whiskey they should be paired with.
I picked up a bottle of Ochdamhmor 8. 1 in a Sydney bottle shop recently. I don't know if it's the bush fires down here or some mad Frankenstein distiller on Islay but that peat blew my pallet back into the 80s. Definitely not my favourite but it's definitely one of a kind a worth your time.
Lagavulin 16 was my gateway scotch. I feel like I've moved on over the years, but I keep thinking I should go back to it just to have on the shelf for a rainy day. Also, I had an Octomore 9.1 that I made last as long as I could, because in this province, it's noticeably north of $200. When I finished that bottle, it was like all the happiness left the world. I need another one.
@4:25 & 4:48 --- THE LEGENDARY EDDY WALLY!!! nice one @Whiskey Vault ! a 12yo octomore you lucky bastards :) i had the 6.3 which was memorably fantastic! Some others i had a dram of but can't remember the numbers, they were nice too but not as nice as the 6.3 which did last me a couple of years. sadly these beauties are very pricey!
Edited to say I believe Laphroaig 10 year is more representative of the major Islay distilleries than Lagavulin. A house full of relatives cranked my New Jersian up to 11 on the first response.
That was the first episode my wife really was looking forward to watch. It is really funny, she usually doesn't like peated whisky. Ardbeg, Laphroaig etc. aren't on here list but she looooves Octomore. The peat-level is so over the top and therefore tastes so different that she really enjoys it very much! I already had to buy two bottles of Octomore (08.2 and 10.3) because she loves it so much.
Happy Thanksgiving, fellas. And a quote for the dinner table from Ms. Erma Bombeck: “Thanksgiving dinners take 18 hours to prepare. They are consumed in 12 minutes. Half times take 12 minutes. This is not coincidence.”
Hey I am from South Africa, I drink Grant's blended whisky. I would drink it with still water or soda water. I was just wondering if you guys could do a review of this whisky.
Daniel!!! Which of these was used in Diamondback? I can't remember which I have at home for my blend... I think 7.x but the ppm is 207. I'd really like to know.
The "funky cheese" note generally comes from x.3 expressions, in which only Islay-grown barley is utilized. I would imagine that they're more precious about their own crop as well as the resulting distillate, resulting wider cuts being taken and, consequently, more challenging flavors, much like Springbank.
Big Octomore fan. I have had Octomore 4.2, 6.1, 6.2, 8.1., 8.4., 9.1 and 10.1. My favorites are the 6's. They are hard to find. I did a cross country trip this summer (18 states, 8500 miles). I looked for Octomore in every city that I went to. The only places that I found Octomore was Atlanta and South Bend, Indiana. Both had 8.1, and Atlanta had 9.1). I asked in Dallas, and was told that it is no longer distributed in Texas. I called the ABC board in NC, and they had never heard of it. There are some things governments do well, and others not so much. Right now Bin22 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where I live, has Otomore 10.1 in stock. I have to admit I am responsible for introducing it to the buyer. Octomore and Ardbeg are my desert island whiskies. Glad you did a show on it.
Rex and Daniel, you are not filling up the quintessential shelf fast enough! By the power of the bunghole, I hereby nominate Glenfiddich 12 for the speyside spot.
🦃 November 28,, 2019 8:30 AM - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES! I am spending the day packing boxes because I am moving out of the SF Bay Area to Sacramento area - new job with more money, cheaper housing, family near by... I am SO looking forward to it! I'll be celebrating tonight with some Compass Box Extravaganza which has everything you want in a holiday whiskey. 🥃
My God, never ever expected to see Eddy Wally in this show, or any non-belgian show whatsoever, this is absolutely hilarious! Keep him!!! Eddy Wally is legend!
Is it just me or do others also think that with peated whiskys and even some none peated whisk(e)ys it is common that special releases or Distillers Editions are finished in sherry, port, or other wine casks?
Its very common. Usually special editions are full maturation in a specific cask type, or may be finished in unique/unususal cask types, like Gaja Barolo, Ice Wine, Rivesaltes, Madiera, Mouton Rothschild, etc. Most times, these types are blended into regular bottlings to help balance/enhance the flavor profile. But on occasion will be selected for their unique character & be released as "Travel Retail" or Distillery exclusives.
It's definitely not as peated in taste as i thought 👍the 9 and 10 batch taste so good. A lot of people told me it is hardly enjoyable. 🥃 9.1 Dialogus so good
Daniel, you don't need an invitation to go to the whiskey fest, we WANT you to go. We'll push you right out the door right now. Just leave the keys to the Vault on the desk.
Octomore 8.3 was the cheese beast. One of my favorites and always sad I never grabbed a bottle. So sad to see it run out on TH-cam right in front of me... /sobs
@@bowendesign head distiller mentioned in one of the last LaddieMP streams that they recently distilled and barreled a batch of Octomore that rang in over 300, so we'll probably see it in the next 5-8 years.. lol
When someone offered me a bottle for sale I was hesitant but I'm glad I got it. The same person had one more bottle of 8.3 when he was selling his whiskey collection and I didn't hesitate. It's magnificent.
I finally tried Jameson after watching your Distillery tour with them. I had never tasted it because I equated it to the Bacardi of Whisky. I could have saved a ton of money trying to find a budget sipper. The fact that they have such a cool company makes it easy to buy a bottle for that purpose. Also, please don't give your canines a little sippy sip... they lack the ability to process alcohol at even a fraction of the efficiency of a human. Things quickly get toxic for them... but if your gonna go, whisky is a decent death at least.
Nothing better than sitting on the shitter making room for thanksgiving dinner watching a brand new video from these assholes. Happy thanksgiving everyone, hope all y’all have a safe and enjoyable day!
Does anyone realise that Event Horizon sold out in 1.5 hours, with a maximum purchase of 2 bottles per person. It was about $1000 when i saw a bottle for re-sale.
SOAB, One I don’t have , 7.3,8.3,9.3,10.3, both 10 years, and few more I can’t remember. To lazy to go look. 12 Total. And only one open. I’ll take that empties making a chandelier with the clear ones.
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2019: "We really need to go to the fesival on Islay next year!"
2020: "Well that didn't go as planned..."
Exactly what I was thinking!
Perfect Raining Men segment, Rex. Please accept this thumbs up as my offering of praise to your glory: 👍🏼
I've been watching you guys for a while now and I've never commented. However, i would like to take this opportunity to say how much i enjoy your banter as well as your insightful musings on whiskey. I, personally, love my peaty whiskey, so i enjoy all things, Islay. Having lived in the US since 2018, though, I've been unable to find a bottle of Octomore. I'll keep looking, but until then, I'll keep watching your reviews and enjoy your imbibing!
Bought a bottle of Octomore 11.1 and had to search up a review byyou great guys. Rex.... you ARE the Mooch! 4 Octomores and Lagaluvin 16!
A standing ovation to you.
Thankyou both for revisiting and exploring these great tipples.
I keep going back and watching old episodes and its really interesting watching the Rex progression. I know he is the Mooch but man, he really knows his stuff now. It's great motivation!
I also noticed this in recent episodes. 🙂
I'm glad you both enjoyed the bottle! Its absolutely a unicorn among unicorns. And my own bottle is relegated to the back of the cabinet, so it will hopefully last well into the next year or so!
I was super lucky to get my hands on a pair of bottles so I could share it with you and the tribe, and I wish it was a regular release so even more people could enjoy it along with you all!
Cheers and a happy Thanksgiving!
Oh my goodness. Where on earth did you get Eddy Wally to pop up in your raining man animation? The guy saying ‘wow’ and winking is an absolute legend in Belgium. He was a singer, who started out as a ladies’ handbag salesman on markets back in the sixties, and developed into a sort of media phenomenon for acting, turning up in all sorts of tv shows, and he was a bit of a not-intirely-in-tune-with-reality kind of person. He passed away a few years ago, but the legend lives on
Wasn’t he a meme at one point
@@Chris09978 pretty sure Eddy could be everything, so a meme should be no problem 😁
That specific clip was very popular in the early 2010s, particularly in the "MLG edit" style of editing that was popular as a meme around that time.
Had a chance here in norway to taste 20 different octomore expressions..... over 2 nights.... even a 17 year cask sample... amazing
Heximeng as a Norwegian myself....
Where? Please?
@@cmdrmeldoc59 hance has past... but they still have leftovers at The Whisky Bar in Oslo... mostlijely the bar with biggest octomore selection at the moment.... until its empty😉
join them on facebook for future tastings
Heximeng ahh nice! I don’t get any chance to go to Oslo these days, but as soon as I go, I’ll check it out, thank you!
The mooch just took the vault from Octomore to Octoless amirite
Lol!
Octonomore
After carefully analysing the algorithms I can confirm that you are indeed, rite.
You got that rit !! Two bottle down ceremonies; they are still feeling the rain fall down in Austin, TX🤣😂😭🥃
OH MY FRIGGIN' GODS OF WHISKEY!! OCTOMORE EVENT HORIZON!!! Thank you for this review, I lived the tasting vicariously through you. Event Horizon is my unicorn whiskey, I'll probably spend the rest of my life trying to find a bottle. It sounds just like I imagined, smoked fruits and earthy leather. Thank you again!
Have you considered inviting Nick Offerman for a review or two?
WhiskyAuctioneer is where I managed to get 2 of them, including the one I sent them for this review. Expect to pay roughly $550 (~350£) for a bottle when they pop up online. But I hope you can one day get your hands on one! it's a beautiful whisky tho and definitely worth the hunt!
As a peathead octomore is a whisky that's really high on my wishlist. Looks really good!
I tried the 07.1 last week as my first octomore which has a phenol content of about 200 ppm. I have to say I was a bit disappointed. I really lave peaty/smoky scotch, my shelf is literally a warehouse for lagavulin, laphroaig, talisker, etc but the one I tried was really weak in terms of "smokiness". Maybe they gave me a shot from an nearly empty bottle which was opened a long time ago because no one else drinks stuff this expensive. I am really confused because Rex and Daniel seem sooo excited about octomore. Guess I'll have to try another one... my poor wallet :D
@@YuKonSama If you get a chance, try the 7.3, its probably my favorite of the ones I ve had.
Tried whole 8 and 9 line ... have full bottle of 9.1. at home ... From these my favourites are 8.1 or 8.4 without clear winner ... I have 9.1 because it was for good money and it is my favourite from 9 line ...
All of them are vastly SUPERB whisky ... its not just peat blast, but very rich and interesting underneath the thick peatsmoke layer ...
Same, but I can't find a bottle and I probably couldn't afford it if I could.
This is hands down my favourite video on the vault
AHHHH! Daniel Whittington! The voice of the Somm and reason! You are wise in the ways of Islay; and have brought wisdom to the Mooch! I will agree that rarer expressions of Lagavulin can bring it to the 16; but it is peace bringing to see the L16 in it's rightful place. Sadly, it makes it a target; and rivals will seek to bring it low. So be it! Long may you reign L16!!! Rex Williams, look upon L16 in wonder, and rejoice!!! :D AND to throw you a bone, Rex Williams, circling around is a most excellent practice!
Greg Vangsness here, once more!
The week that Octomore 10.1 was released at the LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) it was sold out. I didn't even have a chance to pretend that I would spend the $220 CAD. 😡
According to the Ohio Liquor Control Board's website, Octo 10.1 is available in Ohio at $190. www.ohlq.com for locations.
Not sold out anymore ;)
I just bought 10.1, despite that people shit on it all over the internet, mostly coz it's the only one available around my area. That's the cheapest Octomore on the market though. To be honest it strongly reminded me of Ardbeg 10, but much more intense. Tho I was expecting stronger peat, but it actually felt quite smooth. Still no regrets.
Found the 7.3 amazing...and now I'm extremely excited as I have the 10 year 3rd edition and Masterclass 8.2 on it's way... so glad you did this episode...has me excited like Christmas.
5:36 "There it is...there's that cheese Daddy likes" 😅😅💀💀
The mooch is back! We are proud of you Rex.
Had the pleasure of the Octomore 13.3 at Rock and Rye on Thursday night. This was a paradox for me as I am not usually drawn to peaty scotch, but this thing was amazing. From the first taste through the precise addition of 1.8ml of water (it does not take much to release the heart of this beast -- they provide a dropper and a chip of dark chocolate), it was as varied as you could want without losing any of the toasty goodness characteristic of the breed. I am going to have to add this to my home collection. Treasure.
Yay for bringing back the intro! It's 10AM here in CA so it's not time yet to go to the family's house. Thanks for the video, and Happy Thanksgiving to you majestic bastards. :-)
BTW, Daniel imitating Rex could be a-whole-nother video! Just saying....
He looks like Derp Genie: i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/055/226/1276800569168.png
Lagavulin 16 is the quintessential expression of Islay ; Lagavulin 16 is the quintessential expression of Islay. Phew! Thought you were gonna miss it! Now on to Clynelish 14 as the pick for the Highlands!
Since we are in the holiday season you guys should make a video about which pie goes best with what whiskey. Pecan, pumpkin and sweet potato pie and the whiskey they should be paired with.
That raining men bit got me rolling laughing. The in-laws are wondering what the hell is wrong with me. 🤷🏼♂️
Happy Thanksgiving!
I picked up a bottle of Ochdamhmor 8. 1 in a Sydney bottle shop recently. I don't know if it's the bush fires down here or some mad Frankenstein distiller on Islay but that peat blew my pallet back into the 80s. Definitely not my favourite but it's definitely one of a kind a worth your time.
Lagavulin 16 was my gateway scotch. I feel like I've moved on over the years, but I keep thinking I should go back to it just to have on the shelf for a rainy day.
Also, I had an Octomore 9.1 that I made last as long as I could, because in this province, it's noticeably north of $200. When I finished that bottle, it was like all the happiness left the world. I need another one.
9:20 There is an argument to be made for Laphroaig Lore to be the Isley on the wall!
OMG i needed this video !! PERFECT, i love it when u compare tasts and go back to other tasts.... just for science
I was still doubting if i should buy one. I am a peathead and this made me buy one. I bought the 8.2.
@4:25 & 4:48 --- THE LEGENDARY EDDY WALLY!!! nice one @Whiskey Vault !
a 12yo octomore you lucky bastards :)
i had the 6.3 which was memorably fantastic! Some others i had a dram of but can't remember the numbers, they were nice too but not as nice as the 6.3 which did last me a couple of years.
sadly these beauties are very pricey!
At a hotel while visiting my in laws. Don't have a good scotch on hand, so I'm watching y'all with an Arrogant Bastard in hand. Happy Thanksgiving!
I love the sight of those bottles turning over, a twofer today! Daniel would probably cry inside if they were not donated.
The first bottle down of vault 2.0 and it’s a double bottle down! Very well done!
Octomore was the peated whisky that made me fall head over heels for peat.
You should definitely do the Feis Ile! it's such a good festival, rain or shine
best episode yall ever have done periode!!! and exclamation also lol
Nice, the great Mr. Eddy Wally from Belgium, may he rest in peace.
Edited to say I believe Laphroaig 10 year is more representative of the major Islay distilleries than Lagavulin. A house full of relatives cranked my New Jersian up to 11 on the first response.
I'm doing an Octomore master-class in a couple weeks online. And my tasting bottle of 5 different Octomores just arrived
That was the first episode my wife really was looking forward to watch. It is really funny, she usually doesn't like peated whisky. Ardbeg, Laphroaig etc. aren't on here list but she looooves Octomore. The peat-level is so over the top and therefore tastes so different that she really enjoys it very much! I already had to buy two bottles of Octomore (08.2 and 10.3) because she loves it so much.
Thank you guys for this incredible content!
Watching this in October 2020. Curious if you guys are actually going to make it to the Islay Festival. Because, ya know, 2020.
Favorite Rex quotes in this episode... "Aahahahahahahahahaaaaaa" followed by "Let's pull it out." and "There's that cheese Daddy likes..."
"There's the cheese daddy likes..." lmao
Happy Thanksgiving, fellas. And a quote for the dinner table from Ms. Erma Bombeck: “Thanksgiving dinners take 18 hours to prepare. They are consumed in 12 minutes. Half times take 12 minutes. This is not coincidence.”
I couldn't put Bruichladdich as the quintessential Islay, because they don't use peat from Islay.
A bar in town here has 6 or more different Octomores. Will be going to do a full tasting of them all soon.
Hey I am from South Africa, I drink Grant's blended whisky. I would drink it with still water or soda water. I was just wondering if you guys could do a review of this whisky.
Best. Opening. Ever. Happy Thanksgiving ya Bastards.
Daniel!!! Which of these was used in Diamondback? I can't remember which I have at home for my blend... I think 7.x but the ppm is 207. I'd really like to know.
Sounds like 7.3 iirc
I don’t actually remember. I think it was a seven point something
Which is the one that is bright and sparkley and the smoke is sharp and peppery?
The "funky cheese" note generally comes from x.3 expressions, in which only Islay-grown barley is utilized. I would imagine that they're more precious about their own crop as well as the resulting distillate, resulting wider cuts being taken and, consequently, more challenging flavors, much like Springbank.
love the new room guys
You guys know that you can make a poll on the youtube video in the side bar, right ?
Big Octomore fan. I have had Octomore 4.2, 6.1, 6.2, 8.1., 8.4., 9.1 and 10.1. My favorites are the 6's. They are hard to find. I did a cross country trip this summer (18 states, 8500 miles). I looked for Octomore in every city that I went to. The only places that I found Octomore was Atlanta and South Bend, Indiana. Both had 8.1, and Atlanta had 9.1). I asked in Dallas, and was told that it is no longer distributed in Texas. I called the ABC board in NC, and they had never heard of it. There are some things governments do well, and others not so much. Right now Bin22 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where I live, has Otomore 10.1 in stock. I have to admit I am responsible for introducing it to the buyer. Octomore and Ardbeg are my desert island whiskies. Glad you did a show on it.
i have a few of the 6.x. Its great stuff. I also love the 8.x
He actually pulled out the 16, it is a Thanksgiving miracle!
That backgroung TARDIS noize .. nice touch boyyyz ...
I'm new here and I love this channel so much! Happy Thanksgiving!
Rex and Daniel, you are not filling up the quintessential shelf fast enough! By the power of the bunghole, I hereby nominate Glenfiddich 12 for the speyside spot.
ARDBEG GANG RISE UP FOR THIS INSULT. WE SHALL TAKE THE WALL!!!!
Ardbeg just can't compete with Octomore. It's science and facts. And I love Ardbeg.
nonpeatheads say, take it. it yours. nobody cares.
It's time for the Cult to take down the Tribe!!!
You want the wall? You can't handle the wall!
Let's go with the Douglas Laing Big Peat.
Ardbeg, Port Ellen, Bowmore, and Caol Ila.
10:46 that butchered word gave me so much joy 😂
Damn.. You guys nailed it. Hiding from my niece and creepy Children of the Corn looking twin nephews.
Have you guys tried the 8.2 yet
Seems like there'll be no going to the festival for a while :(
🦃 November 28,, 2019 8:30 AM - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES! I am spending the day packing boxes because I am moving out of the SF Bay Area to Sacramento area - new job with more money, cheaper housing, family near by... I am SO looking forward to it! I'll be celebrating tonight with some Compass Box Extravaganza which has everything you want in a holiday whiskey. 🥃
My God, never ever expected to see Eddy Wally in this show, or any non-belgian show whatsoever, this is absolutely hilarious! Keep him!!! Eddy Wally is legend!
Who?
How about Laphroaig 16, 2019 release? Has anyone tried this one yet?
Is it just me or do others also think that with peated whiskys and even some none peated whisk(e)ys it is common that special releases or Distillers Editions are finished in sherry, port, or other wine casks?
Its very common. Usually special editions are full maturation in a specific cask type, or may be finished in unique/unususal cask types, like Gaja Barolo, Ice Wine, Rivesaltes, Madiera, Mouton Rothschild, etc. Most times, these types are blended into regular bottlings to help balance/enhance the flavor profile. But on occasion will be selected for their unique character & be released as "Travel Retail" or Distillery exclusives.
Lag 16 as a quintessential Islay! The cult of Ardbeg will not be amused. 😂
The bottle down ceremony reminded me of Joe piscapo impersonating frank sinatra singing it's raining men
Another reason: I'm actually in the office working today... The joys of a 24x7 shop.
The mooch gains a level with that one.
smoke heavy, budget $25 TX, easy to get whiskey. GO!
I love chasing an octomore with miller lite
it seems like once you have a peaty scotch, everything after tastes more amazing and the flavors pop more
Just curious how did lagavulin 16 beat out laphroig 10 for the wall?
I would say more sales and more availability?
Screw you both. ARDBEG!!!!
I would say taste. Lag 16 is worth the x-tra $35. That said, I love Laphroaig 10.
@@brucegurfein Yes. More sales for a reason.
I just want the bacon and cheese Octomore.
8.3 is top priority
Try the peated benriach it has the same notes
@@hoopsandyoyofan26 Is this the one? th-cam.com/video/oPSVgdxYNIU/w-d-xo.html
I have never considered 10am drinking to be more appropriate than today.....I love my family but sometimes you just need a drink
I want that bottle so bad. Not even the whiskey. The bottle. It's so freaking awesome. I want the frosted one too.
Sounds like a damn good bottle.
Happy Thanksgiving all! 🥃
- Patrick
Ninja level mooching, Rex!
Does this Octomore bend space time?
0:00 Or you are from Canada and Thanksgiving was a month ago
Or the UK
gadd10 thanksgiving wasn’t a month ago in the uk... we don’t have it
Pretty sure they're from Texas
John Stratton they are.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"can we go next year?"
Wow that hits different now
Happy Thanksgiving gentleman!
It's definitely not as peated in taste as i thought 👍the 9 and 10 batch taste so good.
A lot of people told me it is hardly enjoyable. 🥃
9.1 Dialogus so good
I'm here cause Paul Reed Smith said that his favorite scotch is the Octomore black (10.1 I guess)
Daniel, you don't need an invitation to go to the whiskey fest, we WANT you to go. We'll push you right out the door right now. Just leave the keys to the Vault on the desk.
4.25 an actual "Eddy Wally" appears. Cheers from the Belgium.
It is amazing how well the pegged exactly what I'm doing right now
Which is the best Octomore in your opinon??
Ain't no party like a Thanksgiving Octomore Party in the Vault! Happy Turkey Day!
Octomore 8.3 was the cheese beast. One of my favorites and always sad I never grabbed a bottle. So sad to see it run out on TH-cam right in front of me... /sobs
300ppm and they've not repeated (pun intended) it yet!
@@bowendesign head distiller mentioned in one of the last LaddieMP streams that they recently distilled and barreled a batch of Octomore that rang in over 300, so we'll probably see it in the next 5-8 years.. lol
@@hoth2112 holy schnikeys. Wow I've got some saving to do! Cheers!
When someone offered me a bottle for sale I was hesitant but I'm glad I got it. The same person had one more bottle of 8.3 when he was selling his whiskey collection and I didn't hesitate. It's magnificent.
@@MondoNatureAl I know it's rare now, but it's made to be drunk. Glad it's got a good owner 🤠
Event Horizon. Black Holes. Perfect name for an Octomore.
I finally tried Jameson after watching your Distillery tour with them. I had never tasted it because I equated it to the Bacardi of Whisky. I could have saved a ton of money trying to find a budget sipper. The fact that they have such a cool company makes it easy to buy a bottle for that purpose.
Also, please don't give your canines a little sippy sip... they lack the ability to process alcohol at even a fraction of the efficiency of a human. Things quickly get toxic for them... but if your gonna go, whisky is a decent death at least.
Nothing better than sitting on the shitter making room for thanksgiving dinner watching a brand new video from these assholes.
Happy thanksgiving everyone, hope all y’all have a safe and enjoyable day!
Does anyone realise that Event Horizon sold out in 1.5 hours, with a maximum purchase of 2 bottles per person. It was about $1000 when i saw a bottle for re-sale.
SOAB, One I don’t have , 7.3,8.3,9.3,10.3, both 10 years, and few more I can’t remember. To lazy to go look. 12 Total. And only one open. I’ll take that empties making a chandelier with the clear ones.
Lighting choices, dark background on purpose?
Lol love that bottle down ceremony
Would have loved to be in on this whiskey day.
Or I work for the railroad and I’m stuck at the days inn. So thanks for the entertainment.