TOP 5 Mistakes whisky drinkers make
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- In this video, we explore the top 5 mistakes that whisky lovers can make and how to avoid them.
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That Pokemon section was amazing hahaha. I'm sure Rex will be thrilled. Great work as always Phil!
Haha thanks Jason. Always appreciated
"Go Rex! " Lol great video. Again!
😁. That took way longer to make than it should of haha
@@FirstPhilWhisky this is just one of the things that makes your productions so special and so far ahead of the other hundreds of whisky channels.. Can't wait for the next one! Keep it real! Cheers!
One of the best things I learned was through a tutored tasting at a distillery - I used to drink whisky (rye/bourbon) on the rocks, but upon tasting it neat in a nosing glass, it was a revelation. The whisky sommelier gave us water and pipettes (droppers) and suggested to try the first sip without water and then add drop by drop to see what ratio we preferred. I rarely ever use ice now, unless I find the whisky not to my taste when neat (in which case I switch to a rocks glass or tumbler). I use this approach with various types of whisky and it works for me. The sommelier also reminded people that everyone's palette is different - he doesn't like peaty whisky, so he referred questions about the peaty ones to another sommelier. I would also say that many of Phil's suggestions in the video apply to wine as well - the shape of the glass, the temperature and light where it's stored / drunk, etc.
At the end of it all, the drinks should be accessible and people should drink them in the fashion that they enjoy the taste - for me, that's neat in a nosing glass or on ice in a rocks glass.
If you can figure out a way to streamline more consistent video releases you'll pretty much skyrocket to the top.
Good luck you magnificent bastard
Thanks so much!!
Greatings from Switzerland! The home of the matterhorn! (there is whisky glass with de matterhorn in it made by a small company in Switzerland)
Enjoying the frequent videos Phil. I genuinely can’t understand how your channel doesn’t have more of a following but stick in there, no doubt it will blow up eventually. Also your photography is class ✌🏻
Love the content . Great inspiration on my whisky journey . Thanks Phil !
Excellent video Phil. Quality content and quality production. Love it. Cheers and have a fantastic 2021.
Thanks Al! You too
I think iv bought maybe 4 or 5 bottles twice, I'm always exploring for something else, thats most of the fun. I have a couple friends I can swap samples with I really enjoy being able to share the things iv found. some of the independent bottlings have blown my socks off and it feels great to share them
Awesome to see someone spreading the good word about whisky and all its glory, great channel. subscribed !
Great stuff Phil. I would add that the assumption that "older is better" is not always true, especially if you enjoy the energy/vibrancy of younger age statements.
Wonderful advice!
This is so very true... the journey and exploration is exciting. There is so much to learn and enjoy. We each have our preferences, but it is paramount that we keep an open mind.
I think this leads to keeping an open heart, which is what ultimately leads to sharing. Love how you always encourage your viewers to share.
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Some brilliant points put forward Phil, that Pokemon part was stellar with a valid point behind it. With the different glasses have you found aroma variations or just different intensity? Really looking forward to further content and all the best for 2021.
Rock solid Phil. Thanks for sharing your insights with us. Power to your elbow 🥃
Hey there,
Another mistake I came across quite a bit (I work in a whisky bar/shop in London) is that newbies to whisky who have money tend to stick to the Macallans or Dalmore’s. I had a guy who told me that he was new to whisky and wanted to spend £300 on 1 bottle. This blow my mind. For me, if your new to it, try lots of different whiskies. I sold him a Glendronach 21 and a Nikki Pure Malt.
Another guy came into the bar and told me that he hates Scotch so I should not offer him one. I started him off with light Bourbon, then a Teeling Pot Still, then a Cotwalds Founders Choice (Highly recommend this by the way, great English whisky) and then at random I grabbed a bottle of Scotch and poured him a taster, he loved it...
Cool video, Agreed on all 5 points.
Great job as ever Phil... Beauty
Thanks mate!!
I can share one of my lucky mistakes: I left a bottle of Maker's Mark in a trunk of my car for about a month and it turned into the best thing I've ever had. It's like drinking liquid roasted popcorn topped with caramel and honey. I now got 4 more bottles rolling to get the same results xD
Love your videos. I’ve been drinking whiskey the last year, but it wasn’t until a week ago-when I discovered your channel-that I learned how to properly drink Scotch and about the different regions. Thank you. I love your vibe and the quality of the videos-the Pokémon battle on this one was particularly brilliant. Have you tried John Barr blended Scotch whiskey? It’s affordable and delicious.
Thanks so much! Grateful to have you join me here. Yeah that Pokemon battle took me much longer to make than it should of 😅. Haven't tried the John Barr!
Awesome video!
As a Irish man named Phil that loves whiskey I approve of this content ....lol no but for real I just discovered your channel I’d love you to do an introduction to Japanese whisky I’m curious to learn about their stuff but don’t know who to trust !
Great content! I like your channel!
Another great video Phil, beauty 👍👍
Thanks Brent!
Great video buddy. Cheers!
Thanks mate! 🥃
3:12 that blender's glass looks amazing
Oh man, it was good. @eatsmokedrink got me onto it. I will need to do a video on it soon, as it's a bit of a game-changer when analysing complex malts on the nose.
@@FirstPhilWhisky There's only one glencairn and some vaguely tulip shaped wine glasses in my house, but I was really curious about the copita glasses until I saw that blender's glass.
Just want to say I think you're already a top tier Whisky content creator, so happy I found your channel (I think through the Whisky Vault?) and I look forward to seeing you grow here on this platform (and hopefully others too), and happy New Years Cheers 🥃💢🥃
Btw that Pokemon bit was perfect 👍 hilarious and creative
I have literally just bought one. Cannot wait to give it a go.
As a newbie this is great episode 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks Barry!
I agree with your point about not going outside of your comfort zone. All of my favourite whiskies so far I have discovered through trying things I'm not familiar with. Bruichladdich the classic, Ledaig Sinclair Rioja Wine Cask, Woodford Reserve Rye, and a bunch others. This week I will be buying my first cask strength whisky, which I am so excited for.
Exactly. The whisky journey is fun when you are always exploring. Cheers James!
I get a dopamine rush every time I see you've uploaded a new video Phil. Phenomenal stuff as always!
Ha thanks so much!!
That Pokémon reference and game video was next level love it!!! Great video around Phil
Haha thanks Matt!
The two camps thing resonated so much. Couldn’t agree more.
Thanks Andy!
Just bought mezcal sotol and tequila and it is really interesting to try something more interesting
Most of my whiskey journey has been Kentucky straight bourbon. I was simple and closed minded. But I've realized that bubble was stupid. Now I'm drinking sherry cask scotch. I'm an entirely different whiskey drinker now. Irish whiskey is my next venture yet to come.
That’s awesome to hear. Such a fun journey of exploration.
@@FirstPhilWhisky Sure is.
Great video mate, really enjoy getting a Kiwi take on all things Whisky.
Cheers Justin!
Love the boxers (?)
One of the ‘smoothest’ whisky channel on TH-cam. Keep it up mate!
Thanks mate!
Incredible Pokemon cutaway. 10/10.
Great video. Im a huge scotch fan, only just moved to Glasgow, and just came across your channel. Loving it.
Cheers Ben 🥃! Slightly jealous of where you live. Although NZ is quite nice at the moment. Grateful to have you join me here and that you like the Pokémon cutaway 👍😂.
@@FirstPhilWhisky aye it’s freakin’ cold pal. Although the hills are lovely covered in snow, plus it’s my kinda climate. I’m sure you’re due a visit, hopefully we can grab a dram and I’ll show you about.
Cheers Phil 🥃
Hi. Really like your videos but was just wondering do you plan to give your opinions on Irish Whiskies given how much change the industry is undergoing in our small little country
Love your scientific approach to understanding whisky! By the way, "canyon" doesn't go on the side of your tumbler; it's in the middle!
Its Nice when you find your perfect bottle to drink with or without ice. But I totally agree with the part you do not get stocked in the same type of whisky. Always try to go further
Thanks José! Always go further. It's such a fun journey.
Wonder what "shenanigans" would have done lol. Great video.
All sorts of special things 😉 lol. Thanks!
Hahha that pokemon sketch, great! Just got you a new subscriber, cheers!
Haha thanks!
Me and my friends al have diffrent bottles of al tastes and regions. We like to share so we can taste a lot. And learning everything about that one is just so much fun
Would totally want to hang out and have a dram with Phil.
ohhhhhh.... I just found myself guilty of mistake number 2... almost half of my collection is Kilchoman, every whisky from Kilchoman I could get my hands on. First bottle of Kilchoman I had was Kilchoman 100% Islay - 13. ed. But I didn´t stop there, I have been buying other bottles and love all of them, not equally though.
You know you’ve made it in the world of TH-cam when you can casually compare whisky to Pokémon 🤘🥃
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Damn, that Pokemon section was simply genius. I reckon that at first I was a bit resilient to subscribe, but that part pushed me over the edge like a deranged bus driver. Nice one mate.
😂😂😂 that’s awesome. Thanks for the sub! Cheers 🥃
I started with scotch moved to bourbon then to rye then tequila and mezcal. I then went to rum and tried rum agricole and then ended up trying some budget blended scotch.
Pokémon and whiskey.....you are a legend my good sir.
Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
One more thing for me about the tulip glass (glencairn) besides concentrating the aromas is that I found It gives you more control when pouring the whisky into your mouth over tumblers or other wider glass. Instead of hitting your palate full blast, the whisky just kinda rolls off more slowly and smoothly from the tip of the tongue until it finally coats it, and it just makes for a more enjoyable experience (or perhaps it's just a placebo effect but for me it's quite distinct) Cheers from Indonesia, Phil!
Great point Kevin!
I like that if you inadvertently knock over a glass with spirit, you don't lose all the spirit. It has a 'safety reservoir'.
You should make a video about Japanese whiskey!
From the ones I have tasted Togouchi 9 years, Tottori Bourbon Barrel and Hibiki Harmony are my favorites
Lol great videos mate
Thanks mate!
Quality video as always, here's a comment and a like for the algorithm.
p.s. May I ask what is the font used in the intro, for the "..Share, Enjoy..."?
Thanks for the like Boris! Adam CG Pro.
@@FirstPhilWhisky Thanks for the info. Take care.
Hey mate! Awesome video, what’s your favourite whisky? Cheers!!
That pokemon edit still fire 🔥
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That pokemon rex segment was pure gold. Cheers
Ha glad you spotted that 😂
Great you recommend Indian Whisky. Hello from India
I need to do a video about Indian whisky soon!
What about these whiskey subscription boxes, I’ve been contemplating trying it but not sure if that’s the best way to try different whiskeys and which one??? Any help is appreciated
I haven’t tried any unfortunately
'mistake' 2 is sooooooo true
I gotta say, nothing irritates me more than when I watch someone/hear someone tell someone else to "stick a drop of water" in their dram before they have tasted it first. Im a massive cask-strength-heavy-peat kinda guy but rarely, if ever, add water because im here for the aggressive character. Water is a tool to bring out alternative dimension and flavour and tone down others, not a standard action you should perform with every dram. Taste THEN attenuate if you need.
I will follow up by saying I 100% agree that it is 100% up to the drinker. What disappoints me is someone who never gives the dram a chance before diluting.
Yeah exactly. Nothing wrong with a drop of water or even ice. As long as the person adding it knows why they are adding it.
Beginner here, is it ok to use a snifter instead of a glen cairn?
Hey! I made my channel for people just like you.
Snifter is great. The big idea is if you want to smell your whisky. The snifter is great for that. The Glen cairn is excellent too and sometimes preferred as it has a slightly smaller rim focusing the aromas a just a little bit more. But honestly and personally, I think it’s probably only a 5% difference between the two glasses. It’s a much much bigger difference between a tumbler and a snifter though if you want to capture the aromas.
"...Springbank, which you can still buy today..." How quickly times have changed 😛
Tried amrut peated it is like lagavulin 16 but better as it is at 46 abv
Someone should make an ice cube tray that you can freeze incremental sizes of 2ml 5ml 10ml so you can add different size cubes as you see fit for the dram.
ya know whats weird? I thought I hated whiskey because I had always had it on ice, and to me, the ice makes it so I only taste and smell nail polish. In a glencairn at room temp, I can actually taste and smell the whiskey properly and the ethanol notes aren't off-putting. but my palate is weird.
6:12, Now Campbelltown looks interesting! {;^)
I think my biggest mistake I made as a new whisky drinker back in the day was “Dalmore”.
a good way to explore whisky is to find a whisky club in your area.
My Sept meets once a month, we limit the attendance to 23 people, and we share 5 bottles each meeting. This equates to five standard drinks in a night. Not so much that anyone becomes unruly, but certainly too much to try and drive home. Over a year of eleven meetings, we taste 55 bottles, at an average cost of AUD8 per dram. One big advantage is that if you find a whisky you DON'T like, the taste has only cost AUD8, rather than spending a lot more money to buy a whole bottle. In 5 years I have tasted over 250 drams at an average cost of AUD8. Some have been great, some have been good, some have been bad, but I have learnt a lot.
Whisky clubs are a great idea. I’ve made the mistake of buying bottles that I have ended up hating. Wish I had tried them before hand. Thanks for watching!
I must confess. I'm guilty of #1 except I put it on vanilla ice cream with sliced fruits. =) I still do it up to this day.
As long as you know why you’re doing it, that’s fine. The mistake is knowing why your doing it.
That does sound good though, might be something I should try! New idea for the next video?
@@FirstPhilWhisky It's pretty damn good! Well yeah some find it strange/weird. Other whisky fans find it taboo and I just tell them it's like they have never ever tried Bailey's in their entire life. Also I use 10 or 12. Usually Speyside and Islay for Vanilla. When eating Chocolate ice cream. I go for the Highlands. Cheers mate!
It actually does sound good and I’ve heard of other people doing it to. I guess as long as it’s not a super expensive whisky that I’m worried about wasting - I don’t see a problem. Why wouldn’t you want to taste whisky while having desert 😁😁
I don’t get how you pick up the flavors . I’m trying to get into it . I have a bottle of Buchanan masters and Dalmore 12 and to me they. It’s taste similar. And it jus taste like alcohol 🥃. How the heck do you pick up sour cream ?? Smell ??? Sometimes I feel like whiskey drinkers just say a bunch of random things … like … oh yeah I smell , pizza and oranges and chocolate , now I’m getting hints of celery sticks and top ramen noodles .
Hey do you sell photos?
Hey Robert! Sure do. It’s in the description of the video
#1 (and only) mistake EVER made by a Whisky drinker is to try and tell SOMEONE ELSE they are doing it wrong for no other reason than they don't do it like YOU do it. you do you. Drink YOUR whisky the way you like to drink it and leave everyone else alone to drink THEIR whisky the way they like to drink it.
A Glen what glass?!
Glen Cairn
Mate, just say the Cairn bit of Glencairn as though you were talking about the city, named after a man from these islands anyway - Cairns.
You need not dip into aspirated Gaelic when speaking English, save for nouns that pertain to specific company names that elect not to be anglicised - it comes from Gaelic, sure, but it’s a normal word in the English dictionary.
Another mistake - Skipping blended or budget whiskies and assuming they are inferior in quality.
True that. I’m a big fan of the monkey shoulder. Great malt that can drunk neat or in an Old Fashioned (or just with ice). It’s a great house dram. But also - Compass Box has blended whiskies that are superior to many single malts. The best way to judge is the smell and taste I guess.
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I can tell that you're very passionate about this, but keep in mind, that there's a fine line between sounding knowledgeable and sounding pretentious. This of course goes for the people writing the marketing for alcohols as well. Terms like "expression" can sometimes stray too far onto the wrong side of the pretentious line. Good production value though. Best of luck.
5 mistakes you say
I say b****x, I'll drink mine how I so wish
LOL, this video did not age well. Springbank 12 Year Cask Strength is basically impossible to find now.
Ah i know right 😭 😭
I'm sorry, I CANNOT buy any Springbank whatsoever. It is a complete and utter unicorn in this part of the world.
I took care of that. I bought online. I now have a 10, a 15, a Hazelburn 10, and three bottles of Longrow Peated. There's a Campbeltown Loch, too. And, a Kilkerran, for good measure. All hail UPS!
Nonsense. Avoid ice with Single Malts; use cold water instead.
Or, you just follow Raphy's recommended bottles and you'll be just fine. Perhaps I have the same taste buds minus the experience and the accent 😀. Also, ignore all of the so called experts using countless Adjectives to describe a bottle just to look sophisticated. They are just making fool of themselves.
drink what you like to drink, how you like to drink it. Every one's opinions about how other people enjoy what they bought with their own hard-earned money is pointless. Not worth your time. If other people drinking it like that affects you so much that you need to make a video, you should probably look in the mirror and ask yourself, "why?"
They recommend pouring a little water when drinking Laphroaig or Lagavulin. So your mistake # 1 is stupid and I’ll-stated. I don’t know why TH-cam recommended your video. This is why I prefer watching the whiskey marketing guys instead
Hi Alex. Thanks for watching. I think you misinterpreted the point. It’s just that you need to know WHY you’re doing it. Not that it’s good or bad, because there is a time and place for both ice and water. If you watch video before this you will see I recommend exactly what you said when drinking the Lagavulin 8. Adding a drop of water can open the whisky up like air in a glass of wine. However that doesn’t mean you should add water (or ice) every time you drink whisky, as some whiskies are at a much lower strength and the distillery has already watered the whisky down. The mistake is not knowing when to add what.
Jazes mate, take a chill pill. The guy is just expressing a point about adding water and how it affects taste. No need to be so snarky! These are videos for people who like to learn a little bit about whiskey without abusive trolls like you! Stay with your marketing websites......please. We don’t need your opinions!