My Ten Tips for Whisk(e)y Beginners: (1) Remember.... Whiskey is a beverage, not a religion or political party. Don't get too hung up on it. (2) The end of the whiskey journey is death. Enjoy the process of exploration and don't be concerned with what you do and do not know or have not yet explored. (3) Spending your money on feeding your family is more important than buying the latest release from Ardbeg [or whatever your favorite distillery is], keep your priorities straight. (4) Different whiskies are suited for different places, occasions [weddings, birthdays, funerals etc.] , seasons [the heat of summer vs. the cold of winter], moods and purposes [cocktails]. (5) Beware of the hype, if you missed the opportunity to buy a particular bottle you have not missed anything. There are a gazillion other bottles out there that are just as good. (6) If you are enjoying high ABV whiskies [cask strength] occasionally recalibrate your palate by changing to lower ABV whiskies [around 46 ABV] (7) Neat, add a drop of water or on ice - it's your whiskey, drink it how you like it. (8) Google is your friend, anything you want to know about whiskey can be found by searching "What is.....?" (9) Drinking whiskey with a beard makes you look really sexy (10) The best whiskey is the one enjoyed with friends, family and other Magnificent Bastards.
I work in a Japanese college, and to stay quiet during my lesson-prepping I employ earphones while watching TH-cam here in the office. At the 20:46 mark, you have ruined my delinquency as the expressions on your faces made me burst out in laughter. The quiet 'wa' ('harmony' in Japanese) of the office was shattered today. Thank you very much. :(
I just discovered this channel and am genuinely sad that I’ve been missing out on all this whiskey awesomeness. Well done, guys! Add one more to the tribe.
I tried Monkey Shoulder based on reviews, including yours, and was shocked that I really didn't like it -- it had quite a bite compared with a bottle of Buffalo Trace that I bought at the same time. Then I read a review stating that they thought Monkey Shoulder improved significantly with water -- I added about 1/3 spring water to Monkey Shoulder and it totally changed the taste. If I hadn't done it myself, I wouldn't have believed that it was the same whiskey -- water mellowed it and brought out a sweetness that I couldn't taste straight up.
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Daniel's wearing a t-shirt, a hoodie and a leather jacket, meanwhile Rex's sporting just the t-shirt.... IS IT COLD OR WARM!? I'm sincerely confused lol
3 months ago I had never purchased a single bottle of whisk(e)y in my life. Watching all these videos and the Passion, combined your hilarious videos got my interested in exploring and trying to find what was past the alcohol burn / ptsd of past hangovers 😂 my current bottle list is green spot, monkey shoulder and a Laphroaig 10. Cheers lads 🥃
Welcome, lads...I've been on my quest since returning from the holy land in 2017. Pace yourselves. I presently have 16 bottles of single malts alone, with a 'to buy' list of eight others. One of these days, I'll attempt to become more conversant in bourbon. It used to be that I had one each of Scotch, Irish, gin, rum, and tequila, and that was my selection.
This is my new favorite channel on TH-cam. And I do not drink whiskey. I may try it again. I was that guy that you mentioned in a video you posted a while back that would go to the bar, drink whiskey, make the face, and the bartender wouldn’t help me. I may need to try some with some water to learn. This is literally the most educational channel on YT. Keep it up guys. Fantastic content.
stevestojan you need to try an old fashioned my friend. A bit of sugar, some bitters, whisk(e)y and an orange peel... the cocktail rounds off the harsher edges of the whisk(e)y and slows you to enjoy the flavours while really taming the alcohol burn.
@@JMac. That's great advice to give to any non whiskey drinker. The Old Fashioned is my favorite drink and is what got me into Whiskey. I love that you can choose which whiskey you want in your Old fashioned.
craig foreman thanks Craig! I’m starting to branch out into more whiskeys and I’m the same as the Gentleman above, I find it a bit harsh by times as I’m used to mixing it with ginger ale, I’ve found the Old Fashioned has really helped me start to appreciate the flavour of the spirit by itself and it is making it a lot easier to try a dram neat when trying a new whiskey. Cheers brother!
I'm late to the party in the Whiskey world, right now trying Bourbons, very much of a newbie, wonderful to see neighboring Texans on here having alot of fun and giving out knowledge, all of this is new to me. I am learning. I walk into liquor stores getting good & bad advice of what I would possibly like. It has become a long list. Thanks for this. I am having to back track through your videos to see what I have missed.
I saw my Japanese friend drinking Ardbeg 10 highballs. I scoffed. Then I tried it. I now drink Ardbeg highballs. I do not apologise. It is the best whisky flavoured water I have ever tasted.
Love that you commented on age in whiskey vs. wine. Also the difference between varieties. I'm a wine and beer guy and just getting into bourbon and whiskey. I find that once I get past the burn, I'm getting all those notes that you guys talk about. My biggest challenge is finding my palate, which is also evolving.
I like ice in my whisky occasionally depending on the whisky. I like how it cools it but hate that it dilutes it. When I want ice, I use reusable ice cubes. Nice cool whisky, no dilution. Win win.
I’m new here & to whiskey. I’ve bought 4 types of whiskey. The last 2 I ended up mixing together. It was way better mixed the. Separate. I then tried some of the different things you have suggested. I usually drink it neat. Quite often over ice. I tried your suggestion to add a small amount of water & couldn’t believe how much that changed it for the better. Finally I added Sprite & it was like discovering I knew magic. It was amazing.
Thanks for breaking down so much information on fun note. I'm basically a retired old school bartender and always learning something new. Thanks guys for all you do!!!
Im a huge fan of craft beer, and spend alot of time touring breweries with my fiance. I started my whiskey journey by drinking McNaughton's (cheap Canadian whiskey). I made it in a Manhattan/old fashioned style drink. Then I started ordering it on the rocks when I go out, and experimenting with different "bottom shelf" whiskeys on the rocks (I always asked for a splash of bitters). Then I started watching your show and started drinking it neat. That's when my flavor palate grew! Now, I prefer it neat, and have experimented with different Scotch's and bourbons. So much love to Rex and Daniel and the Magnificent bastards! I've learned so much about the whiskey I'm drinking, and finding the whiskey that I like. I now prefer it neat. Unless its not very good whiskey, I'll drink it on the rocks. No more Manhattans and old fashioneds for me. :)
This just randomly appeared on my feed of recommended videos and i love it; didn't even have to think twice about subscribing and as someone who loves Jameson as my go to I couldn't be any happier to stumble across this beautiful group of Whisk(e)y lovers.
I'm new to whiskey and to alcohol in general. Videos like this have been great in helping me find what I like and giving me a starting place for trying new things. I just tried my first scotch, Monkey Shoulder, and I love it. Keep up the great work guys!
Just discovered this channel when I got covid (im fine) and it's helped me a lot, the only whiskey nerds I have spoken to have been the ones that look down on you because you dont know every little thing instead of enlightning you, I have always been told burboun sucks and irish is for noobs, after binge watching your channel for the last week I ended up ordrering a bottle of regular Wild Turkey 101, Redbreast 12 and a bottle of makers mark. Cant wait til the weekend when they arrive, I would never have tried these if all I did was listen to the whiskey nerds I know (they where all about the scotch and the scotch only).
I subscribed to "The Vault" first, I wish I had subscribed to this channel earlier. While the vault has great reviews, the tribe is more beginner friendly. Double sub.
My very first whisky that I ever had was Cadk Strength Laphroaig! And I was hooked! I started eating Habaneros when I was 5 and spicy curry when I was 8! My favourite foods are Thai/Indian/Mexican/Jamaican...the spicier the better! So my friend, thought he was being a wisenheimer, thought he would "start me out" with Cask Strength Laphroaig! I was in love! That was like a Slayer "mosh-pit"! My next whisky that i tried...later that night....Scapa 18....Transcendant! That was like being at Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite! More Ballet, more delicate but a wonderful waltz of taste! So that is the story of my into to whisky!
I have been watching you guys for a free months hated whiskey to start just rated like licking a camp fire the more I've watched and learned the more I've given it a chance and found new likes so keep it up love you guys
I really appreciate you guys. I started the wrong way. Straight up used it as a pain killer before I had spine surgery. I probably sound like a horrible person for saying that. But ten years later I am actually tasting the subtle differences in scotch. I was ok with blended whisky. It fit the bill, but when I got a better paying job. I opted more for older scotches and now I know more than my local booze barn. It did take me a long time to appreciate all of the flavors after the initial boozy punch.
One of the things that I discovered that I really enjoy about a good whisk(e)y is smelling the glass after I've emptied it. It's amazing that the scent will develop and change for minutes after I've drained the glass. Being able to smell the dram without the alcohol present let's me discover aromas that I would have otherwise missed. I've sat with an empty glass for 15 minutes just appreciating the aroma of a really great whisk(e)y.
I have some suggestions for introducing someone to whisky. I am not as big of a whisky drinker as my husband, who primarily introduced me to whisky, but feel my appreciation and knowledge have come a long way. Learn about the whisky beginner's other tasting experience and food preferences, ex wine pairings, single source coffee or chocolate, do they prefer milk chocolate or dark, sweet or savory, etc. Find out their level of interest, are they trying to become a bartender, do they just like exploring different food and drink, or do they want to be able to talk intelligently about whisky to their father-in-law? Offer side by side comparisons. I think tastings are a great way to learn, whether whisky, wine, cognac, chocolate or coffee. Don't assume women will only like sweet drinks...some men seem to think that.
On the topic of Whisk(e)y Beginners, I think it was on the Vault channel, Danial gave his choices of several whiskies as a "starter sample pack" to be used when trying to introduce someone to scotch. I was wondering if he could revisit the topic and provide the list again, or maybe an updated version?
There are some whiskeys I actually like more after the bottle has had a few months after being halfway full. Glendronach 12 and Eagle Rare to name a couple.
My advice is it's okay to enjoy a mixed drink. I love a good old fashioned, it's important to know it can be made in a variety of ways much like your episode on the Hot Toddy. I love mine with Buffalo Trace, simple syrup, bitters and a few thin slices of orange peel. For something strange and amazing substitute the Offerman Edition Lagavulin or even the standard 16 Yr Lagavulin. Sooo good.
One common mistake I used to make and I see others doing is trying to swallow right away. That's how you get the unpleasant burn trumping the flavor. Hold it forward in the mouth on the tongue for a bit first.
thanks for the clarification in wy I not tasting some of these things that everyone was talking about I thought that maybe I might have broken something in my taste with years of smoking. I can continue my journey with confidence.
Just found this while getting into whiskey - thank you SO MUCH for the comments on tasting notes. Can just taste the alcohol (and vague fruity vs not notes) at the moment.
As a beginner my number one to beginners is, "listen to everyone who in good faith gives you advice. Use what works for you. " The whiskey we like the way we like to drink it.
Was drinking my first Glenfiddich right of the back of a Gentleman Jack, tasted far different to the week after when i had it straight with nothing prior, and tasted even more different when i snuck it into a flask at a party. Crazy how many variables there are in not only whiskey making, but whiskey drinking.
REEG Welcome! If you are liking Monkey shoulder you may like Balvenie 12 Doublewood or Glenfiddich 12 single malt scotches as they and Monkey Shoulder are all related with regard to distillery. A friend of mine also likes those scotches and he likes Aberfeldy single malt scotch as well. Just a few friendly suggestions in case you are looking for something different but still in your preference range. You are in for a great journey. 😁. Cheers and have fun!
"Turgor pressure is not observed in animal cells because they lack a cell wall. In organisms with cell walls, the cell wall prevents the cell from lysing from high-pressure values." So sayeth WIkipedia. So sayeth we all! I love the shenanigans.
Prior is an Irish Whiskey eat plain chips (crisps if you will) In Australia I recommend Smiths. The flavours opened up in the whiskey are incredible. Jamesons in particular works very well.
Just found your channel and you had me sold at "take the ice out"! Why is that such a groundbreaking suggestion, and why had it never occurred to me either?!
Please enjoy responsibly Whiskey newbies. i have struggled with alcoholism for years now, but have been able to overcome indulging too much thanks to friends and family. i went from 1-2 liters of Old Thompson a day and waking up not remembering where the hell i am or how the hell i got there to drinking Lagavulin or Woodford or Creek Water a few times a week. dont get me wrong. every time i take a sip i want to down the bottle and fry my brain for the night, but it makes it more worth it to me knowing that i can just sit back, enjoy, be responsible, and love it at face value. life is good, whiskey is good. love them both at the same value and neither one will be so bad. its worth it fellow Whiskey Lovers
"Good whisk(e)y is whisk(e)y you like to drink, the way you like to drink it" as I'm sipping on a whiskey sour cocktail made with Rich & Rare blended with Canadian mist. Also I really wish that companies were WAY more open with their blends, Also the age statement, all they have to do is make the surgeon general warning label on the back or side just a few lines bigger. Its just fascinating to me to learn where my whisk(e)y is from and whats in it and how old it is.
Something i found interesting about the flavours is to tell what they are without being able to taste it, dry some of the whisky on something, maybe a paper and then smell it when its completely dry, i noticed that the homemade tinfoil funnel i made and used with some aged whiskey smells really amazing and nothing like what id consider "whisky", and nothing like wet whisky or smelling from the bottle imo
When I make my old fashioneds I mix them and stir with ice until chilled then pour into a glass without ice. I know a classic one should be served on ice but I prefer starting with a chilled drink that warms up and doesnt dilute.
Question for Daniel! My Whiskey journey started with Noah’s Mill bourbon and from there it’s exploded into everything from beloved Irishs to hearty Islays. But the one I have found to be my most favoritest time and time again is Compass Box Spice Tree. I tried it once on your guys recommendation and fell in love with it from first sniff to last drop, thank you for that! My question is can you recommend something that’s as incredible nuanced as spice tree and won’t break my budget! I know this is a hard ask due to Spice Tree being a blend but if anyone can do it it’s this tribe!!!
Just getting started but ethanol is still waay too pronounced to my palate. So wondering if I want to taste vanilla, citrus, etc why not have ice cream? And who really wants to taste leather? I know, I know I'm a newbie. Will give it more time and attempts.
No ice in Whisk(e)y! May I suggest if you want it at lower temp. use frozen grapes. I find if I add two or three frozen grapes in a glass of Whisk(e)y it lowers it to the perfect temp, does not water it down and when your done drinking you have Whisk(e)y soaked grapes to enjoy.
I have 8 bottles of whiskey optics on my wall in the kitchen and I always feel bad when one is empty so it always has to be replaced. I have scotch irish and bourbon. I'm irish and love irish whiskey but I'm starting to love bourbon now but my all time treat is always kilchoman scotch , it has to be there on my wall. I try to make it last but it's gone within a week. It's just so sooo good. I grew up in a house with an open peat fire and when I taste Islay whiskey it reminds me of that nice peaty aroma I got as a child.
Coming into summer here in Australia, the thing I find most useful - put your glencairn in the fridge so that when you pour it chills your whisky a little without needing to dilute it.
I see what you mean about letting a glasss of whiskey sit, picked up a bottle of McKenzie bourbon, poured a glass and found it smelled very scotchy, and tasted very metallic. I let it sit in glass 10 minutes, and boom, very nice reminded me of cream brûlée. Wow
Just getting into whiskey and bourbon, thanks for all the info. On one hand your saving me a lot of money on the other hand your costing me a lot of money lol. I love the stuff and just figured it out
Take a second to get familiar with your region's liquor laws. I'd just moved and I was looking to get some rum one night. Come to find out, Texas doesn't sell spirits in grocery stores and everything closes at nine-- I'm from Michigan, cutoff's at two AM and you can get your Scotch two aisles up from the dairy case.
So you said a lot of people said remove the ice, I prefer to use an insulated yeti lowball. The ice lasts forever, and the whiskey stays cold . If you do want to remove the ice at a certain point, the whiskey will stay at or around that temp for a decent time.
"You are not your whiskey preference" I can relate to this, I used to tell my buddy that his refer stunk, and he would get upset about it..and I would have to remind him that he wasn't the grower, man, no need to get moody! Awesome vids guy glad I stumbled upon this.
Hi Guys!!! I have no idea if you read comments, but I am brand new today just starting to look into whiskeys and alcohols. I'm still quite the candy drinker with the palate of a 6 yr old, and right now my absolute favorite is Skatterbrain Peanut Butter whiskey! It's the first straight "alcohol" I didn't HAVE to mix, and can just drink on the rocks. I'm sure I'll be blasted.. but as I said.. candy drinker :-) I can't wait to learn more and go through your videos and maybe one day find something that isn't a "flavored" anything that I actually like. I'm gonna pick up Monkey Shoulder on my next bottle and give it a try based on one of your other videos. Thank you for being awesome
I recently tried the Spey Tumbler for the first time. I think I might have found my new favourite whisky glass! Perfect marriage between a glencairn and a tumbler.
Even though my comment was tongue in cheek, thanks for the shoutout and using it as the example of what to be wary of.... Ps- I still dont use a lid for my glass.... even the flies need a drink every once in a while. 😉
I have a monthly $100 budget for booze. I buy one bourbon and one whiskey per month. Some months I'm well under budget, rarely over. There are dozens of combinations within those parameters, but I'm gradually fine-tuning to several preferred matchups.
OK I'm pausing the video at the beginning because I don't want to forget what I wanted to say,,, Your videos always draw me in and I lose what I wanted to say at the beginning,, So here goes there is a video that I would like for y'all to watch,, She freaking nails it,,, But the video is called Pink Knows her whiskey This is a freaking awesome video,,, Now back to your video
Thank you guys don't know what else to say you giving me a jumping off point and a bit of clue along with the bourbon reviews thanks for the tasting reviews been helpful to me
new to the whiskey world. picked up a bottle of Dalmore 12 yrs old. Loved it! got smells of cherry vanilla and as for flavour orange peel like a soft citrus taste. I hope others had that same experience with Dalmore lol if not maybe I should stick to drinking beer lol
If you look that one up at whisky exchange it has pretty much those tasting notes. So I'd say you can keep going, of course you can always keep going. Only thing that's important is that you like what you drink.
I wish we had those word clouds when I first started drinking whiskey. If I had know Islays tasted like "your mom" I wouldn't have waited so long to try them.
I'd like to add: Before going all-in on a particular expensive bottle of a specific distillery, be sure you have tasted their basic, "bread and butter" expression. Not saying there can't be a significant difference, but if you haven't had Aberfeldy 12 (around 30-40€), don't buy the 21 (~120€) just because it's older...
I have found the beginners guide to Whiskey very helpful. Any chance you could do an intermediate or what to get next if you like something from that video?
So I just got into whisky and decided to start with Monkey Shoulder. Love it. Easy sipper without being a liquor. Dont have many options from where I am, especially in restaurants or bars where you arw limited to the cheaper whisky often with that alcohol taste that noobs cant handle, so still need to explore my best cheaper option.
I truly love your videos 😂. I have just started building my own whisky collection. Wilderness trail bourbon and balvenie 12 year triple cask are my first.
I just started to be able to taste cherry notes. Actually found it out from making an infinity bottle inspired by y'all. Blend is currently gentleman jack, Jameson black barrel, and Elijah Craig small batch.
Whisk(e)y tasting is almost definitely a process, which is not fully realized when one first begins trying it. Some fun, and interesting, tips for tasting include: smelling your arm before smelling the whisk(e)y; the neutral smell of your skin allows more flavors to pop out, swirling the whisk(e)y around your mouth to test the thickness and the heat, taking a small sip to let your mouth get used to the alcoholic taste, and taking a larger sip to let the whisk(e)y hit the back of your throat (and form a “Kentucky” sweater).
Just found you guys, Been wanting to find a nice whiskey to drink apart from the cheap stuff that i currently drink, which is a blended scotch that i think is classified as a liqueur. Will definitely go through your videos to see which i may like. Thank you guys, Love the energy here!
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My Ten Tips for Whisk(e)y Beginners: (1) Remember.... Whiskey is a beverage, not a religion or political party. Don't get too hung up on it. (2) The end of the whiskey journey is death. Enjoy the process of exploration and don't be concerned with what you do and do not know or have not yet explored. (3) Spending your money on feeding your family is more important than buying the latest release from Ardbeg [or whatever your favorite distillery is], keep your priorities straight. (4) Different whiskies are suited for different places, occasions [weddings, birthdays, funerals etc.] , seasons [the heat of summer vs. the cold of winter], moods and purposes [cocktails]. (5) Beware of the hype, if you missed the opportunity to buy a particular bottle you have not missed anything. There are a gazillion other bottles out there that are just as good. (6) If you are enjoying high ABV whiskies [cask strength] occasionally recalibrate your palate by changing to lower ABV whiskies [around 46 ABV] (7) Neat, add a drop of water or on ice - it's your whiskey, drink it how you like it. (8) Google is your friend, anything you want to know about whiskey can be found by searching "What is.....?" (9) Drinking whiskey with a beard makes you look really sexy (10) The best whiskey is the one enjoyed with friends, family and other Magnificent Bastards.
The Spirit Monk[e]y much aproves of such well worded wisdom.
Great advice! 🥃
I'm voting for Whisky for president 2020!
Maester Gryphon shut the fuck up
This can be applied to more than whiskey.
I work in a Japanese college, and to stay quiet during my lesson-prepping I employ earphones while watching TH-cam here in the office. At the 20:46 mark, you have ruined my delinquency as the expressions on your faces made me burst out in laughter. The quiet 'wa' ('harmony' in Japanese) of the office was shattered today. Thank you very much. :(
How soon can I buy my "Don't bad mouth my blend" Whiskey Tribe t-shirt?
I'm in !!!
On the back, it is proprietary you asshole!
I'd buy that... Make it soooooo
This HAS TO HAPPEN!
Actual great idea!
I just discovered this channel and am genuinely sad that I’ve been missing out on all this whiskey awesomeness. Well done, guys! Add one more to the tribe.
Does this mean I need to bite into a charcoal briquette to bring out the flavors in Ardbeg?
Yes, yes you do ! :D
That's not half bad. My favorite is Laphroaig, I chew on used bandages whenever I drink it.
Or Granny's Sunday pot roast!
No, you can lick an ashtray
Hope you've ordered some peat bricks
"Sourdough all the way motherf**ker" hahaha. That needs to be a tshirt
jakeash21 😂
I tried Monkey Shoulder based on reviews, including yours, and was shocked that I really didn't like it -- it had quite a bite compared with a bottle of Buffalo Trace that I bought at the same time. Then I read a review stating that they thought Monkey Shoulder improved significantly with water -- I added about 1/3 spring water to Monkey Shoulder and it totally changed the taste. If I hadn't done it myself, I wouldn't have believed that it was the same whiskey -- water mellowed it and brought out a sweetness that I couldn't taste straight up.
Daniel's wearing a t-shirt, a hoodie and a leather jacket, meanwhile Rex's sporting just the t-shirt....
IS IT COLD OR WARM!? I'm sincerely confused lol
They are in Texas so both.
There’s also a tornado in the other room
Hoodie OR leather jacket but never both please - so uncouth.
Or thinking of Fonzie - So Uncool.
Rex is bigger than Dan, he doesnt fwel the cold the same way ;)
Love how the mood and delivery changes as the video progresses and the tipsier they get.
Classic life.
I wish I had known how much quitting smoking would change my pallet. I appreciate whiskey a lot more now. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
3 months ago I had never purchased a single bottle of whisk(e)y in my life. Watching all these videos and the Passion, combined your hilarious videos got my interested in exploring and trying to find what was past the alcohol burn / ptsd of past hangovers 😂 my current bottle list is green spot, monkey shoulder and a Laphroaig 10.
Cheers lads 🥃
Doing the same. Got the first ordered for Xmas.
Welcome, lads...I've been on my quest since returning from the holy land in 2017. Pace yourselves. I presently have 16 bottles of single malts alone, with a 'to buy' list of eight others. One of these days, I'll attempt to become more conversant in bourbon. It used to be that I had one each of Scotch, Irish, gin, rum, and tequila, and that was my selection.
The end was so funny I was crying! Where can I buy that proprietary spice blend?
HEB.
Ahahahaaaha. There are literally tears in my eyes after watching the end of that video 🤣
These dudes could have a conversation using only their hands. I love it
Hands only chat between Whiskey Tribe/Vault and "Mash and Drum".
@@RebeccaPaige They are hand talky type people, maybe it's a Texas thing, we do that a lot down here.
most of my conversations are exclusively hand signals...or rather a specific finger.
This is my new favorite channel on TH-cam. And I do not drink whiskey. I may try it again. I was that guy that you mentioned in a video you posted a while back that would go to the bar, drink whiskey, make the face, and the bartender wouldn’t help me. I may need to try some with some water to learn. This is literally the most educational channel on YT. Keep it up guys. Fantastic content.
stevestojan you need to try an old fashioned my friend. A bit of sugar, some bitters, whisk(e)y and an orange peel... the cocktail rounds off the harsher edges of the whisk(e)y and slows you to enjoy the flavours while really taming the alcohol burn.
@@JMac. That's great advice to give to any non whiskey drinker. The Old Fashioned is my favorite drink and is what got me into Whiskey. I love that you can choose which whiskey you want in your Old fashioned.
craig foreman thanks Craig! I’m starting to branch out into more whiskeys and I’m the same as the Gentleman above, I find it a bit harsh by times as I’m used to mixing it with ginger ale, I’ve found the Old Fashioned has really helped me start to appreciate the flavour of the spirit by itself and it is making it a lot easier to try a dram neat when trying a new whiskey. Cheers brother!
Thanks, gents! Will try one on Thanksgiving!
In PA, by my experience, our state store employees have very little knowledge of the products in the store. If you find one, keep going to that store.
I'm late to the party in the Whiskey world, right now trying Bourbons, very much of a newbie, wonderful to see neighboring Texans on here having alot of fun and giving out knowledge, all of this is new to me. I am learning. I walk into liquor stores getting good & bad advice of what I would possibly like. It has become a long list. Thanks for this. I am having to back track through your videos to see what I have missed.
Thank you Rex, and your proprietary blend. I was actually laughing so hard it hurt and cried a little.
I saw my Japanese friend drinking Ardbeg 10 highballs. I scoffed. Then I tried it. I now drink Ardbeg highballs. I do not apologise. It is the best whisky flavoured water I have ever tasted.
I tried Lagavulin 8 with lemonade. It was delicious.
There was so much regret on Rex and Daniels faces at the end of the video, mixed of course, with uncontrollable laughter... #priceless
Love that you commented on age in whiskey vs. wine. Also the difference between varieties. I'm a wine and beer guy and just getting into bourbon and whiskey. I find that once I get past the burn, I'm getting all those notes that you guys talk about. My biggest challenge is finding my palate, which is also evolving.
How have I NEVER thought about taking the ice out?!!! *mindblown*
I like ice in my whisky occasionally depending on the whisky. I like how it cools it but hate that it dilutes it. When I want ice, I use reusable ice cubes. Nice cool whisky, no dilution. Win win.
First time here (and a whiskey beginner), I gotta say: these guys are terribly likable. I’ll be back!
I never thought you’d be able to beat the flask episode in making me laugh so hard. The tears rolling down my face just proved that wrong. Cheers!
I’m new here & to whiskey. I’ve bought 4 types of whiskey. The last 2 I ended up mixing together. It was way better mixed the. Separate. I then tried some of the different things you have suggested. I usually drink it neat. Quite often over ice. I tried your suggestion to add a small amount of water & couldn’t believe how much that changed it for the better. Finally I added Sprite & it was like discovering I knew magic. It was amazing.
Thanks for breaking down so much information on fun note. I'm basically a retired old school bartender and always learning something new. Thanks guys for all you do!!!
Im a huge fan of craft beer, and spend alot of time touring breweries with my fiance. I started my whiskey journey by drinking McNaughton's (cheap Canadian whiskey). I made it in a Manhattan/old fashioned style drink. Then I started ordering it on the rocks when I go out, and experimenting with different "bottom shelf" whiskeys on the rocks (I always asked for a splash of bitters). Then I started watching your show and started drinking it neat. That's when my flavor palate grew! Now, I prefer it neat, and have experimented with different Scotch's and bourbons. So much love to Rex and Daniel and the Magnificent bastards! I've learned so much about the whiskey I'm drinking, and finding the whiskey that I like. I now prefer it neat. Unless its not very good whiskey, I'll drink it on the rocks. No more Manhattans and old fashioneds for me. :)
This just randomly appeared on my feed of recommended videos and i love it; didn't even have to think twice about subscribing and as someone who loves Jameson as my go to I couldn't be any happier to stumble across this beautiful group of Whisk(e)y lovers.
I'm new to whiskey and to alcohol in general. Videos like this have been great in helping me find what I like and giving me a starting place for trying new things. I just tried my first scotch, Monkey Shoulder, and I love it. Keep up the great work guys!
The Spirit Monk[e]y is much pleased with Monkey Shoulder.
You guys have been doing videos for years..... and I just now discovered your channel. Your channel is a national treasure
Just discovered this channel when I got covid (im fine) and it's helped me a lot, the only whiskey nerds I have spoken to have been the ones that look down on you because you dont know every little thing instead of enlightning you, I have always been told burboun sucks and irish is for noobs, after binge watching your channel for the last week I ended up ordrering a bottle of regular Wild Turkey 101, Redbreast 12 and a bottle of makers mark. Cant wait til the weekend when they arrive, I would never have tried these if all I did was listen to the whiskey nerds I know (they where all about the scotch and the scotch only).
I subscribed to "The Vault" first, I wish I had subscribed to this channel earlier. While the vault has great reviews, the tribe is more beginner friendly.
Double sub.
My very first whisky that I ever had was Cadk Strength Laphroaig! And I was hooked! I started eating Habaneros when I was 5 and spicy curry when I was 8! My favourite foods are Thai/Indian/Mexican/Jamaican...the spicier the better! So my friend, thought he was being a wisenheimer, thought he would "start me out" with Cask Strength Laphroaig! I was in love! That was like a Slayer "mosh-pit"! My next whisky that i tried...later that night....Scapa 18....Transcendant! That was like being at Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite! More Ballet, more delicate but a wonderful waltz of taste! So that is the story of my into to whisky!
I have been watching you guys for a free months hated whiskey to start just rated like licking a camp fire the more I've watched and learned the more I've given it a chance and found new likes so keep it up love you guys
I really appreciate you guys. I started the wrong way. Straight up used it as a pain killer before I had spine surgery. I probably sound like a horrible person for saying that. But ten years later I am actually tasting the subtle differences in scotch. I was ok with blended whisky. It fit the bill, but when I got a better paying job. I opted more for older scotches and now I know more than my local booze barn. It did take me a long time to appreciate all of the flavors after the initial boozy punch.
One of the things that I discovered that I really enjoy about a good whisk(e)y is smelling the glass after I've emptied it. It's amazing that the scent will develop and change for minutes after I've drained the glass. Being able to smell the dram without the alcohol present let's me discover aromas that I would have otherwise missed. I've sat with an empty glass for 15 minutes just appreciating the aroma of a really great whisk(e)y.
I'm just getting started on this journey and I'm getting so much useful info from this channel and the fb group.
"...Take the Ice out..." son of a.
I have some suggestions for introducing someone to whisky. I am not as big of a whisky drinker as my husband, who primarily introduced me to whisky, but feel my appreciation and knowledge have come a long way. Learn about the whisky beginner's other tasting experience and food preferences, ex wine pairings, single source coffee or chocolate, do they prefer milk chocolate or dark, sweet or savory, etc. Find out their level of interest, are they trying to become a bartender, do they just like exploring different food and drink, or do they want to be able to talk intelligently about whisky to their father-in-law? Offer side by side comparisons. I think tastings are a great way to learn, whether whisky, wine, cognac, chocolate or coffee. Don't assume women will only like sweet drinks...some men seem to think that.
Hey, Y'all are great ! Just found The Tribe yesterday. Enjoying every minute of it. Thanks a bunch you Magnificent Bastards 😁 !!
the little puff of cinnamon when rex told him to sit down. I'm dying
On the topic of Whisk(e)y Beginners, I think it was on the Vault channel, Danial gave his choices of several whiskies as a "starter sample pack" to be used when trying to introduce someone to scotch. I was wondering if he could revisit the topic and provide the list again, or maybe an updated version?
There are some whiskeys I actually like more after the bottle has had a few months after being halfway full. Glendronach 12 and Eagle Rare to name a couple.
My advice is it's okay to enjoy a mixed drink. I love a good old fashioned, it's important to know it can be made in a variety of ways much like your episode on the Hot Toddy. I love mine with Buffalo Trace, simple syrup, bitters and a few thin slices of orange peel. For something strange and amazing substitute the Offerman Edition Lagavulin or even the standard 16 Yr Lagavulin. Sooo good.
One common mistake I used to make and I see others doing is trying to swallow right away. That's how you get the unpleasant burn trumping the flavor. Hold it forward in the mouth on the tongue for a bit first.
Lost my shit and almost pissed myself from both of you choking on the " Proprietary Blend "...😂🤣😂🤣
thanks for the clarification in wy I not tasting some of these things that everyone was talking about I thought that maybe I might have broken something in my taste with years of smoking. I can continue my journey with confidence.
Just found this while getting into whiskey - thank you SO MUCH for the comments on tasting notes. Can just taste the alcohol (and vague fruity vs not notes) at the moment.
As a beginner my number one to beginners is, "listen to everyone who in good faith gives you advice. Use what works for you. "
The whiskey we like the way we like to drink it.
Was drinking my first Glenfiddich right of the back of a Gentleman Jack, tasted far different to the week after when i had it straight with nothing prior, and tasted even more different when i snuck it into a flask at a party. Crazy how many variables there are in not only whiskey making, but whiskey drinking.
So he tricked you into doing the cinnamon challenge.
Gold!!!! saw that one coming when the Spoon Came out!!!
zackzenron Don’t badmouth my blend!!!!!
Just got into whiskey this month nd these channels xD I’m loving four roses and monkey shoulder a lot so far :D
nice. there's a big wide world of flavors waiting for you REEG
I wish the standard Four Roses got more respect. It's my favorite sub $30 bourbon so far, at only $17 for 750ml
REEG Welcome! If you are liking Monkey shoulder you may like Balvenie 12 Doublewood or Glenfiddich 12 single malt scotches as they and Monkey Shoulder are all related with regard to distillery. A friend of mine also likes those scotches and he likes Aberfeldy single malt scotch as well. Just a few friendly suggestions in case you are looking for something different but still in your preference range. You are in for a great journey. 😁. Cheers and have fun!
Eason Ridge yeah man I’ve tried the single barrel four roses but the standard one is my go to now xD
Whiskey Tribe thank you so much for all the wonderful recommendations I really have a lot more to try I just turned 21 in September
Oh damn! That "eleventh hack" was solid gold! I haven't laughed that hard in quite a while.
"Turgor pressure is not observed in animal cells because they lack a cell wall. In organisms with cell walls, the cell wall prevents the cell from lysing from high-pressure values." So sayeth WIkipedia. So sayeth we all!
I love the shenanigans.
Prior is an Irish Whiskey eat plain chips (crisps if you will) In Australia I recommend Smiths. The flavours opened up in the whiskey are incredible. Jamesons in particular works very well.
Well Rex.... You delivered, brought your "A" game and then some with your proprietary blend. Made my birthday 🤣🤣
Happy birthday you Magnificent Bastard. 👍
The word cloud descriptions was one of The most useful things to Ever be made in the history of whiskey, full damned stop.
Just found your channel and you had me sold at "take the ice out"! Why is that such a groundbreaking suggestion, and why had it never occurred to me either?!
Please enjoy responsibly Whiskey newbies. i have struggled with alcoholism for years now, but have been able to overcome indulging too much thanks to friends and family. i went from 1-2 liters of Old Thompson a day and waking up not remembering where the hell i am or how the hell i got there to drinking Lagavulin or Woodford or Creek Water a few times a week. dont get me wrong. every time i take a sip i want to down the bottle and fry my brain for the night, but it makes it more worth it to me knowing that i can just sit back, enjoy, be responsible, and love it at face value. life is good, whiskey is good. love them both at the same value and neither one will be so bad. its worth it fellow Whiskey Lovers
Absolutely love this video. Great help for a 40yr old beginner. Going to be on the subreddit to find out how to stay away from black licorice.
"Good whisk(e)y is whisk(e)y you like to drink, the way you like to drink it" as I'm sipping on a whiskey sour cocktail made with Rich & Rare blended with Canadian mist. Also I really wish that companies were WAY more open with their blends, Also the age statement, all they have to do is make the surgeon general warning label on the back or side just a few lines bigger. Its just fascinating to me to learn where my whisk(e)y is from and whats in it and how old it is.
Something i found interesting about the flavours is to tell what they are without being able to taste it, dry some of the whisky on something, maybe a paper and then smell it when its completely dry, i noticed that the homemade tinfoil funnel i made and used with some aged whiskey smells really amazing and nothing like what id consider "whisky", and nothing like wet whisky or smelling from the bottle imo
Keep in mind im brand new to this craft and have no prior experience so please, dont call me a retard
When I make my old fashioneds I mix them and stir with ice until chilled then pour into a glass without ice. I know a classic one should be served on ice but I prefer starting with a chilled drink that warms up and doesnt dilute.
Question for Daniel! My Whiskey journey started with Noah’s Mill bourbon and from there it’s exploded into everything from beloved Irishs to hearty Islays. But the one I have found to be my most favoritest time and time again is Compass Box Spice Tree. I tried it once on your guys recommendation and fell in love with it from first sniff to last drop, thank you for that! My question is can you recommend something that’s as incredible nuanced as spice tree and won’t break my budget! I know this is a hard ask due to Spice Tree being a blend but if anyone can do it it’s this tribe!!!
Just getting started but ethanol is still waay too pronounced to my palate. So wondering if I want to taste vanilla, citrus, etc why not have ice cream? And who really wants to taste leather? I know, I know I'm a newbie. Will give it more time and attempts.
No ice in Whisk(e)y! May I suggest if you want it at lower temp. use frozen grapes. I find if I add two or three frozen grapes in a glass of Whisk(e)y it lowers it to the perfect temp, does not water it down and when your done drinking you have Whisk(e)y soaked grapes to enjoy.
I have 8 bottles of whiskey optics on my wall in the kitchen and I always feel bad when one is empty so it always has to be replaced. I have scotch irish and bourbon. I'm irish and love irish whiskey but I'm starting to love bourbon now but my all time treat is always kilchoman scotch , it has to be there on my wall. I try to make it last but it's gone within a week. It's just so sooo good. I grew up in a house with an open peat fire and when I taste Islay whiskey it reminds me of that nice peaty aroma I got as a child.
Coming into summer here in Australia, the thing I find most useful - put your glencairn in the fridge so that when you pour it chills your whisky a little without needing to dilute it.
By far, the most hilarious episode I’ve watched. “My proprietary blend!” 😂
I see what you mean about letting a glasss of whiskey sit, picked up a bottle of McKenzie bourbon, poured a glass and found it smelled very scotchy, and tasted very metallic. I let it sit in glass 10 minutes, and boom, very nice reminded me of cream brûlée. Wow
Just getting into whiskey and bourbon, thanks for all the info. On one hand your saving me a lot of money on the other hand your costing me a lot of money lol. I love the stuff and just figured it out
"After careful consideration, I've decided not to endorse your blend"
Take a second to get familiar with your region's liquor laws. I'd just moved and I was looking to get some rum one night. Come to find out, Texas doesn't sell spirits in grocery stores and everything closes at nine-- I'm from Michigan, cutoff's at two AM and you can get your Scotch two aisles up from the dairy case.
I didn't realize exactly how sauced these guys were during these videos until watching them after a few drinks myself lol they just gained my sub
I'm glad this video was just uploaded! starting to get into whisky recently. gonna try a bowmore 12 with my house mates tomorrow!
It is really nice, "lightly" smoked for me, way easier than Lagavulin punch
i'll bring my own glass. just need an address. 😄
So you said a lot of people said remove the ice, I prefer to use an insulated yeti lowball. The ice lasts forever, and the whiskey stays cold . If you do want to remove the ice at a certain point, the whiskey will stay at or around that temp for a decent time.
"You are not your whiskey preference" I can relate to this, I used to tell my buddy that his refer stunk, and he would get upset about it..and I would have to remind him that he wasn't the grower, man, no need to get moody!
Awesome vids guy glad I stumbled upon this.
Hi Guys!!! I have no idea if you read comments, but I am brand new today just starting to look into whiskeys and alcohols. I'm still quite the candy drinker with the palate of a 6 yr old, and right now my absolute favorite is Skatterbrain Peanut Butter whiskey! It's the first straight "alcohol" I didn't HAVE to mix, and can just drink on the rocks. I'm sure I'll be blasted.. but as I said.. candy drinker :-) I can't wait to learn more and go through your videos and maybe one day find something that isn't a "flavored" anything that I actually like. I'm gonna pick up Monkey Shoulder on my next bottle and give it a try based on one of your other videos. Thank you for being awesome
One of the best, it’s 09:50 in the morning and I have had no whiskey 😂 - cheered up a very grey August day in the UK
Great show. I'm a cigar smoker and so much parallels worth cigars
I recently tried the Spey Tumbler for the first time. I think I might have found my new favourite whisky glass! Perfect marriage between a glencairn and a tumbler.
Even though my comment was tongue in cheek, thanks for the shoutout and using it as the example of what to be wary of....
Ps- I still dont use a lid for my glass.... even the flies need a drink every once in a while. 😉
i gave myself a head ache laughing at this video , i was crying laughing at you both with the spices , Great video as always guys.
I have a monthly $100 budget for booze. I buy one bourbon and one whiskey per month. Some months I'm well under budget, rarely over. There are dozens of combinations within those parameters, but I'm gradually fine-tuning to several preferred matchups.
OK I'm pausing the video at the beginning because I don't want to forget what I wanted to say,,, Your videos always draw me in and I lose what I wanted to say at the beginning,, So here goes there is a video that I would like for y'all to watch,, She freaking nails it,,, But the video is called Pink Knows her whiskey This is a freaking awesome video,,, Now back to your video
Thank you guys don't know what else to say you giving me a jumping off point and a bit of clue along with the bourbon reviews thanks for the tasting reviews been helpful to me
new to the whiskey world. picked up a bottle of Dalmore 12 yrs old. Loved it! got smells of cherry vanilla and as for flavour orange peel like a soft citrus taste. I hope others had that same experience with Dalmore lol if not maybe I should stick to drinking beer lol
If you look that one up at whisky exchange it has pretty much those tasting notes. So I'd say you can keep going, of course you can always keep going. Only thing that's important is that you like what you drink.
I wish we had those word clouds when I first started drinking whiskey. If I had know Islays tasted like "your mom" I wouldn't have waited so long to try them.
Wowww lmao
My favourite in those word clouds was "bad decisions" in Irish whiskey.
I'd like to add: Before going all-in on a particular expensive bottle of a specific distillery, be sure you have tasted their basic, "bread and butter" expression. Not saying there can't be a significant difference, but if you haven't had Aberfeldy 12 (around 30-40€), don't buy the 21 (~120€) just because it's older...
I loved the little cloud that came out when he laughed
I have found the beginners guide to Whiskey very helpful. Any chance you could do an intermediate or what to get next if you like something from that video?
Great video guys! This was really informative to watch as a new comer to whiskey! Thanks for all the links as well!
So I just got into whisky and decided to start with Monkey Shoulder. Love it. Easy sipper without being a liquor. Dont have many options from where I am, especially in restaurants or bars where you arw limited to the cheaper whisky often with that alcohol taste that noobs cant handle, so still need to explore my best cheaper option.
I truly love your videos 😂. I have just started building my own whisky collection. Wilderness trail bourbon and balvenie 12 year triple cask are my first.
What a hoot. Loved that proprietary blend ... as long as you guys are testing it.
Love your videos guys. Just getting into whiskey drinking. The wife and I did the Maker Mark tour a few years ago and I fear it opened so many doors.
I just started to be able to taste cherry notes. Actually found it out from making an infinity bottle inspired by y'all. Blend is currently gentleman jack, Jameson black barrel, and Elijah Craig small batch.
Whisk(e)y tasting is almost definitely a process, which is not fully realized when one first begins trying it. Some fun, and interesting, tips for tasting include: smelling your arm before smelling the whisk(e)y; the neutral smell of your skin allows more flavors to pop out, swirling the whisk(e)y around your mouth to test the thickness and the heat, taking a small sip to let your mouth get used to the alcoholic taste, and taking a larger sip to let the whisk(e)y hit the back of your throat (and form a “Kentucky” sweater).
Love your channel... You two crack me up! Thanks for all you do...
Just found you guys, Been wanting to find a nice whiskey to drink apart from the cheap stuff that i currently drink, which is a blended scotch that i think is classified as a liqueur. Will definitely go through your videos to see which i may like. Thank you guys, Love the energy here!