11 Iconic Whiskey Scenes in Film and TV

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Yeah, the Wizardo Fads stuff is tolerable.

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i went like 3 mins into this without realizing rex buzzed the top of his hair lol

[@cammacisaac9966]

Lmao

[@darksiderahb]

Just for the record: Ray Donovan went through about 60 bottles of Johnnie Walker Blue Label over 6 seasons.

[@julielampe4987]

Indeed....and Axe and his cohorts on Billions are currently putting away a lot of Michters. Ahhhh, product placement

[@MachinistJohn]

@@julielampe4987 they only talk about it or show it every single episode, seems subtle enough

[@justinwinningham4892]

Is this a fact?

[@bavo981]

My favourite Whiskey moment in any media is in the game Red dead Redemption 2 when Arthur Morgan is shocked to hear that he has to pay a dollar for a shot of whiskey, instead of the usual 50 cents. The reason being " It's that good stuff from Scotland "

[@tommasmanders]

@T Doran First time in saint denis bar

[@bavo981]

@T Doran When you first arrive in Saint Denis and meet up with dutch near the Saloon. Chapter 4 I believe.

[@thomasshelby1262]

Try watching Peaky Blinders, every scene is iconic and there's whiskey in all of em 😂

[@irishwristwatch3616]

I came down here to find this comment aha

[@TheHalliday123456789]

All the scenes are iconic of you're a 15 y old

[@TheHalliday123456789]

@Nopey No so what, Taylor Swift has won several awards

[@rosswelsh3595]

@@TheHalliday123456789 it’s a fantastic show

[@pauleyh]

I will thanks

[@macallanfinerare2552]

The 1962 Macallan Fine & Rare comes in that exact bottle. However, it is not 50 years old but only 15. At 44.1% abv btw.

[@arickbakken]

Name checks out

[@dedrxbbit7549]

i've never seen morning glory, but i like that they gave Harrison his favorite whiskey of all time. that was a nice touch

[@budthecyborg4575]

2:24 YOU MONSTERS YOU CUT THE PUNCHLINE!!!

[@vgmastercleveland]

The bartender in The Shining is calm because he's dead. He's a ghost.

[@Jessyco]

I finish every one of your damn videos with a smile, thanks!

[@lbsmithtube]

Personal fav whisky scene was the first fight scene in The Kingsman. They pour a 62 Dalmore.

[@TheBioethicist]

So Ron Swanson's whiskey choice is because Nick Offerman and one of the directors both loved Lagavulin so they just rolled it into the character.

[@trevor42699]

I couldn't confirm that but I do know that basically all the characters in Parks and Rec are the actors real personalities turned up to 11. Like Offerman is obviously a real woodworker and many of the things he "makes" in the show, were made in his woodshop, the big canoe for example. Plaza is definitely a bit weird and we see that in April.

[@AndreTNY]

Tre P Nick Offerman speaks of it as being the reason in one of his books. That’s the whole reason for that scene.

[@slayerofdiablo]

DAMN!!! Finally! Rex and that beautiful SKULLET!!! Best day ever.

[@Xylasider]

Can we get another video of these? Anchor Man: 3 fingers of Glenlevit The Thing: Kurt Russel drinking J&B straight from the bottle.

[@JasonFisk]

I’ma just throw this out there, John Wick drinks Bourbon. And that bottle of Glenlivet 15 was unopened.

[@thomasbatters]

Yeah, they specifically say bourbon for him and gin for Common in that scene. John Wick 1 had bourbon too (Blanton's).

[@charlestaylor7718]

Okay I was about to put this but thank god y’all beat me to it.

[@Electronuclear1]

Yes, I was thinking the exact same thing. There is a scene in JW that shows the Blanton's bottle.

[@joshcreek9531]

The Glenlivet was Viggo’s whisky. He’s downs an entire bottle of 18 while singing the Baba Yaga song at his fireplace.

[@scottdbsn]

Michael Moore That’s why Blanton’s is impossible to find. Too many jackasses mixing their Blanton’s with cherry Coke thinking that that are assassins.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I absolutely lost it at "that's not invited" during the kiss in Skyfall

[@canadianwhiskysmith6453]

Started re-watching Justified this week. Pretty sure Season 3 was sponsored by Pappy Van Winkle

[@asmiga4526]

Well if you look closely, every characters in Justified is defined sociologically and financially by the bourbons they drink. Ava drinks her Wild Turkey with a nutritious breakfast. Boyd only drink with people he likes (meanwhile a Elmer T. Lee bottle is standing next to him). Art, Raylan's boss is a Blanton's man. And of course, the fancy bad guy in season 3, a highfalutin bastard who open a Pappy's bottle in every episode. What about Raylan? Well, he's a simple man. He drinks whatever is in front of him. The way they use bourbons to build characters is the reason why I love this show.

[@queensamika]

Awesome video idea. Eat your heart out Mystery Science Theater. 😎🥃

[@brianmcmanus4286]

Additionally, Lost in Translation is one of my favorite movies of all time as well. A tiny masterpiece.

[@bobbymorris7155]

The Other Side scene from The Greatest Showman has just about the most impressive whisky drinking I’ve ever seen!

[@Tomislav_B.]

Honorable mentions: John Carpenter's "The Thing" with Kurt Russell sipping J&B blended scotch all over the place, Roman Polanski 2011 movie "Carnage" with some undisclosed single malt scotch and absolutely beautiful movie "The Angel's Share" from 2012... If you're into whisky it's a MUST SEE, great plot and characters and whisky everywhere 😁🥃

[@TheDriveDemo]

The Angel's Share: GREAT film!! Every whisky lover should watch it. Directed by the brilliant Ken Loach.

[@valorknightt]

You should look at the John Wayne film The Quiet Man. "When I drink whiskey I drink whiskey and when I drink water I drink water... Now where did the bottle go?"

[@fancydan1498]

Great movie. “I could tell you blood-curdling stories about the man but me throat... ack, *me throat’s gone dry*”

[@steveharris1695]

Surprised the Highlander did not make the cut with the bar scene and Glenmorangie

[@Y2H]

OK this is without a doubt one of my favorite WT episodes of all time!! It’s a BRILLIANT idea!!

[@no2all]

The absolute greatest lines in any movie about whiskey - from Local Hero (1983): Gordon Urquhart: "I want you to try this Scotch, Mac. It's 42 years old." Mac MacIntyre: "Then it's old enough to be out on its own." My rule of any great whiskey...if it is 18 years or older, no ice...no water. It's old enough to be out on its own.

[@AskAScreenwriter]

I was re-watching one of my favorite dark-action anime last week, "Black Lagoon," which is set in the mid-90's, and in the Roberta's Blood Trail arc one of the main characters (Dutch) reaches over for a bottle of Ardbeg Provenance to sip on while on the phone. I actually looked it up and it seems period-correct i.e. that release might have been available (especially to smugglers like them) around that time.

[@KungFu_Batman]

Posted this question on the Patreon a few weeks ago, glad all of the other MB can enjoy it!

[@brianmcmanus4286]

The Shining scene has always fascinated me, and always makes me want a whisky. Cheers!

[@magicsteve5523]

The scene from the shining is my favourite, that bar scene marks the moment Jack’s descent into insanity begins.

[@mattbenz99]

I know you are only using western movies, but there is actually an anime about solving people's problems with alcohol called Bertender. Every episode, someone new comes into a bar and this master bartender listens to their problems and makes them the perfect drink. He also uses the different aspects of making the drink to give some quite good life advice. If anyone likes anime, I recommend this one. It is only 11 episodes long, and it is available to watch on KZbin.

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

Sounds like "Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories" on Netflix - a favorite of mine! Guess there's just something great about a listening soul I suppose :)

[@Audiojack_]

You should check out some scenes from the show Mad Men, a lot of good drink-related scenes in that. Like Roger Sterling's speech about the reasons for drinking.

[@Deathmastertx]

Rex is right. Lost in Translation is a fantastic movie. Really recommend giving it a watch.

[@williamminyard5517]

At - 9:21 I love that you use my Slow Rolling it term. Hank you very much. Now it's our term.

[@marywhistley]

Movies and whiskey. Two of my favourite topics! Sign me up!!!

[@lll-k4l2k]

I love The fact I watched The Shining yesterday evening, since it was pretty cold and rainy.

[@pogmahongobshite]

Nice to see you got the dude from Blues Clues on this episode!

[@ThaigerDon]

Something about the way Rex sits lower than everyone and his kungfu master haircut when he looks to his side has me laughing through the entire video

[@saxonjulin7482]

I love the old fashioned scene in “crazy stupid love”. Also Horrible bosses

[@qthemusiq4461]

The joy of having Rex as your boss! Shenanigans left and right.

[@rufftastic]

Unrelated to the video, but you guys have really made me appreciate whisky. As a beer drinker and brewer, I love your videos and they have really helped me fine-tune my tastes. This being said, you guys NEED to do an episode with Nikka from the Barrel. Higher proof than most Japanese whisky, and from your thoughts on the Hibiki Harmony, I know you guys will love it (but it is different).

[@cooks128]

How do you not put in the scene in Back To The Future III when Marty walks into the old west saloon, orders ice water, everyone laughs as the barkeep says in this bar we only serve whiskey. The barkeep then proceeds to pour a shot and the whiskey that spills over and burns a whole in the bar while a puff of white smoke floats away. Classic!

[@blast3028]

it's funny I've always associated scotch with that scene from Mrs. Doubtfire from watching that so much as a kid

[@TheCrimsonIdol987]

Finished my dry week, and enjoying a glass of Lagavulin 16.

[@vince1261]

His reaction to inglorious basterds is priceless

[@WordsDarkerThanTheirWings]

I tried scotch for the first time because that's what Jonathan found in the Warden's bag in The Mummy. "A broken bottle. Glenlivet, 12 years old. He might've been a stinky fellow, but he had good taste."

[@angellicus1779]

s there a way we could convince to see how whiskey is affected by thick water?

[@CazialsChannel]

Ok but does anyone have a link for those nice cups they are using to drink tea/coffee?

[@Axileoni]

In all this whiskey discussion I've yet to find out who Pete is and why he's so good at smoking whiskeys.

[@fuckinzell]

Check "Modern Rogue" they have a crossover with Daniel where Pete is discussed thoroughly... That man has all the secrets.

[@smashexentertainment676]

Man, just yesterday I picked up The Glenlivet 15. But I got also 12 and 18 coz they were consumed by Hank Moody in Californication :D I was watching a movie Out Cold (2001) about snowboarders and saw a guy chugging Wild Turkey. Never saw that one before, since it's very rare here in Scandinavia. I gave it a try and was blown away. In my top 10 bottles ever since. The more rare and interesting moment from Parks & Recreation is when Ron Swanson was shot in the head he was drinking North Port 20, the whole distillery was demolished in 1994 and the last bottles go for 700+ bucks. Andy Samberg is a comedy genius. That was totally expected :D

[@FilmBuffBros]

@10:05 *Suntory Hibiki Suntory makes many types of whiskey.

[@EverythingWhiskey]

Also Keanu Reeves drinks Ardbeg 10 in Constantine. Great vid as always gents.

[@markrobertson1137]

Not sure if Office Christmas Party made the list but there’s some good scenes with the straight laced, serious, scotch drinking Auditor. “Get him a bottle of Macallan!”

[@joeprestera2239]

You are right about the release of tension or you need a pause. This used to be when they had a cigarette.

[@MrMoTheMan]

. . . BUT . . .overall . . . some really good insightful analysis Rex. Thanks.

[@Whiskeyman6276]

Awesome video

[@mikemorrissey7928]

Designated Survivor always had Macallan being passed around...not sure the age, but was nice to see a good named bottle in the show on a routine basis. Plus it was a pretty good show!!!

[@Natkonichiwa]

Glenlivet 15 is in the shot but John Wick personally prefers bourbon and specifically Blanton's.

[@TylerDurden-wc7qy]

Thank you.

[@johngaltjkt62]

I have to admit this is surprising insightful. You guys should add a movie/television review channel...

[@MrBigMSG]

Y'all have lost your minds... Awesome, keep it up.

[@AndreTNY]

All the drinking in Mad Men and nothing? I’m shocked.

[@Qub3rs]

LOL... "Do the ad, do the ad, DO THE AD!!!!"

[@ninjacow]

None of the WhiskeyTribe ads have annoyed me so I have a positive view of WizardsofAds.

[@pyroglyphics]

Always loved whisk(e)y drinking scenes in movies and series....... For some reason i have a vague childhood memory from the bold and the beautiful where they pour the holy liquid from one of those crystal fancy decanter bottles and i just loved that😅😅

[@jasue2000]

Inglorious Bastards is amazing... Lost in Translation is one of my most favorites

[@evansgoff476]

Rex, you are not wrong. Lost in Translation is an amazing movie.

[@GreyerShade]

Tell me Dan doesn't look like an SNL or MadTV character doing a bit! 😂 🤣 The hair, the Gilligan shirt. He might as well be Seth Myers.

[@macskrade]

Tunes of Glory, the Colonel says" Whisky for those who drink whisky and for those who don't ... Whisky."

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

Wish y'all could do songs about whiskey without getting copystriked like crazy! *My favorites:* Whiskey'd Up - Jason Aldean Must Be the Whiskey - Cody Jinks Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton The Parting Glass - Traditional Scottish Song Whiskey Glasses - Morgan Wallen Whiskey Rock-A-Roller - Lynyrd Skynyrd Hemingway's Whiskey - Guy Clark And countless others!

[@dasherj11]

This is awesome!!

[@jeremygoff9868]

Blantons is in so many things, although I don’t recall it being apart of scene, and more of in the background. I have seen it on John Wick, Big Bang Theory, and Last Man Standing

[@srikiraju]

Ah, I love these folks

[@theswag5997]

What about the grocery store scene in 28 Days Later? In the liquor aisle, Frank instructs, "Can't just take any crap..." before picking up four bottles of Lagavulin 16.

[@whompbiscuits8930]

Old Crow is in the 1974 movie "Chinatown". Very first scene, Gittes pours some for Curly. You'll have to quick-pause it but it's there. Funny since you featured Jack Nicholson in this video, and did a review of Old Crow over at TWV.

[@MrKylekincaid]

why the dry weeks? and how often do you have them?

[@iamalpacino]

Glad to see my favorite movie is also one of Rex’s favorite movies! Wish they also showed the bar scene with the two douches. Well, guess this is as good a time as any to do my annual viewing.

[@daletimmothy]

Great idea for a video! Would love to see move whiskey/movie vids.

[@swedishwhiskygirl]

Nick Offerman 🙌🏼👏🏼

[@macsaeki]

Guy Richie's The Gentlemen had Glenfarclas 25 and played a significance arch to the story

[@juniorfuentes3021]

I love how rex exotic is totally rocking his new haircut!

[@stevecook435]

French Connection II has a great scene in which Gene Hackman’s character tries to get a whiskey in Marseilles. He keeps throwing out names, and the bartender keeps nodding “no” until he asks about Four Roses.

[@brentwilliams7243]

Can't wait till you guys venture into cigars, whole new world in front of you

[@FANTAVISION]

World Whiskey Day during dry week. That timing tho.

[@mischawalker6357]

My love affair with bourbon was sparked watching Justied. Bourbon had a serious reoccurring character during every season

[@robinsharkey6658]

It's the fine and rare series Daniel. Jeeeezuz

[@JefferyEPetrone]

This, I've been waiting for. *grabs poppitycorn*

[@Burden82]

points goes up for Rex lost in translation is also my favorite movie

[@sergios.s.m.4016]

I was playing along too, with a Jack Daniels. 🥃

[@curtishoffmann6956]

For the scene in "Lost in Translation" - It was pretty common for directors to go into massive screaming fits and just whip into their assistants if anyone messed up. There's a similar sequence in Tom Selleck's Mister Baseball. The good thing about Covid-19 now is that the directors don't dare get close enough to anyone to be a physical danger to them.

[@dskwared2u610]

I guess I'm more of a lower class movie reference bourbon guy. Immediately I thought of Stallone's Bullet to the Head where he goes to the bar with his own bottle of Bulleit Bourbon and has to rent the glass for $20 because the bar doesn't carry Bulleit and he can't bring his own bottle cause...IT'S A BAR. LUL! Actually sounds like that bar is doing it right. I didn't mind the Bulleit Rye until someone said something good about it and the price started creeping up. Nice vid.

[@kirbyculp3449]

A few movie recommendations for whiskey being prominent, almost a character. Tunes of Glory, with Alec Guiness. I Married a Witch, with Veronica Lake. True Grit, with Jeff Bridges. Airplane, with Lloyd Bridges. Forbidden Planet, with Leslie Nielson, and Robbie "Will-forty- gallons-be-sufficient?" the Robot. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly; with Eli "Revolvers" Wallich. Scarface, with Paul Muni.

[@marcwhiskey]

So many films use the wrong type of whiskey bottle for what is asked for. I noticed an episode of Frasier they ask for bourbon and pour Jack.

[@leandronicolas8848]

Loved the video! you can probably do a "part II" with all the other scenes on the comments. Another one off the top of my head is in Spy Game with Brad Pitt and Michael Douglas where this last one drinks Glenlivet 18 and teaches the young lad his rule, "scotch, never less than 12yo". Cool movie as well.

[@thepunchmonkey8998]

So many good scenes in breaking bad you missed out on

[@aclefler]

Ron Swanson is an epic character

[@NorthWestBourbon]

When I think of whiskey on film the first thing I think of is Scent of a Woman. Al Pacino drinks so much JD in that.

[@nhenderson2094]

Thanks wizard-o-fads.

[@pryor]

I need a part 2 of this

[@zedman8720]

Thank you for doing this. I was hoping someone would compile a list whisky movie scenes.I like Rex's critiques too. next career movie reviewer.

[@joshuasteele4498]

Was hoping you’d include the scene from West Wing where JW Blue is specifically mentioned by a character in a crisis moment. Was that scene that gave me an awareness of that product. Only ever heard of Red, Black and Gold before that

[@TheJB2D]

11:00 is when you got me falling out of the chair laughing