Arran Lochranza Smuggler's Series Volume One - Daniel Month Day 6

[@ealbar1]

No one said Daniel month was going to be reviews of the stepping stones of whiskey history. It's a How it's Made episode meets history documentary crossed with Magnificent Bastards. This is great. Loving it.

[@stuyg86]

Agreed; I'm also really excited by the announcement of "whiskey history" on the tribe Channel.

[@joshc44]

Yes really enjoying the history lesson, maybe it should be Daniel Quarter instead of Daniel Month

[@TheBradWhittington]

I find it amusing that Rex gets weary after 30 seconds of history but then takes 3 full minutes to brainstorm about future content and format onscreen.

[@Killerghia]

Exactly!

[@jasoncoates1835]

Did it last 3 minutes? I got weary after 30 seconds and skipped forward.

[@Knight40k]

i'm so looking forward to Daniel history stories.

[@whiskywatch4052]

Very coincidental. I just picked up the Arran Single Cask Sherry, 2002 14yr Cask #552 and looking forward to trying an Arran for the first time

[@theredpillnews20]

I love hearing the history tidbits from Daniel! Rex should not be so dismissive...

[@WakeUpWolfgang]

Sorry I wasn't listening to Rex. What I think I heard was Daniel gets to take over the Tribe channel.

[@sagemsr]

Loving Daniel month. Let's make it Daniel year!

[@meesternibbles]

Let's not get carried away. Calm down. Take it easy.

[@Questionable_Talent]

YEAR OF THE SOMM!!!

[@theswag5997]

Totally agree with desensitization from exposure. My whisk(e)y journey started with solely Scotch. Then, I moved to all bourbon. Now, I'm back to Scotch, but happily mingling between all whiskies.

[@canadianwhiskysmith6453]

Something I learned back in the fall is that Canada was the first country to introduce mandatory aging. Unlike Scotland (who introduced the laws due to the temperance movement, I believe), the Canadian laws were introduced to help legitimize whisky production. Quality control was almost non-existent and distilling licenses were readily available. The big distillers pushed for the aging laws to weed out the smaller, often fly-by-night or home-based, operations. At the time, aging wasn't new, but it was less common.

[@Furry_Viking]

I have been loving Daniel month!! Learning so much!

[@kluzz]

Drunk Whisky History with Daniel?? Take my money, damnit!

[@draven_sword7092]

I WANT A VIDEO ESSAY SERIES! Love me some good history. Getting my notepad ready, Daniel!

[@MickJacobsen]

Video essays! Yes! Bring 'em on! Thank you, Daniel (and you too for suggesting it, Rex).

[@dustinsinclair8563]

Stay on it Daniel love hearing about the history that has created the whiskey paradise

[@robertpink251]

I would like to ask you guys to have a toast for my friend Jim we just had his celebration of life and his favorite whiskey was glendronic 12 sherry cask he was a great mentor of mine through my first few years in scouting and we had been watching you guys for the last two months of his life it would mean alot to him if you could have a drink with for him. Thank you Daniel and Rex I look forward to seeing your great work on your next videos

[@GeorgeArvanitidisart]

Daniel don't let him do that to you!!! We love what you're giving us! Rex is just allergic to knowledge !!! :-D :-D

[@clos2132]

I found Volume 3 near me after you guys reviewed it last year in a Donation Day and I have been saving it for juuust the right moment. Cant wait to try it!

[@theswag5997]

Even without ever having tried any Arran expressions, I always feel like it should be the official whisk(e)y of my home bar.

[@ricardogutierrez4890]

I would love to pick Daniel's brain about his Whiskey knowledge. Love watching your videos

[@Coupmiester]

Should this not be donation day episode? Great episode! DANIEL MONTH FOR EVER

[@mikemeade1293]

Thank you for explaining why I can't taste smoke in the Laphroaig 10 I bought. I'll take a break and revisit it later.

[@brendanalan9878]

I'm really liking Daniel month. Some really interesting whiskeys and knowledge. Great review

[@Chris-qq2cu]

Call the extra Daniel episodes fiddlybits

[@jimrennie4925]

Love the history lessons. Keep it up!

[@stefanfisher4440]

Would love to hear more about the history of whiskey and connections between different types and what was happening in the world.

[@christofferaikin7381]

Last year I picked up a bottle of Machrie Moor at BevMo on clearance for like $35, knowing nothing about it except that the retail was like 85. I should’ve bought them all! Really enjoyed it, complex but I found it a refreshing whiskey with a lot of floral and ‘spring-like’ flavors.

[@chrismcdaniel6035]

one of my favorite things to do when drinking whiskey is to change it up all the time. I bounce around between the categories so I never really get use to one type so it keeps them all interesting

[@frankgood341]

I agree with alot of people in the comments. Whiskey for me is more of a experience. Although I enjoy, and still am learning tasteing and noseing profiles. It's about the story, either of the days events or good friends or a great story of the whiskey. The whiskey doesn't have to be mind blowing if you can appreciate the story behind it (shakleton). I still will keep searching for my pallete but I find a great day with a so so whiskey and good friends can be better. It's the experience sometimes not the taste. Go Daniel quarter lol

[@r.savage1283]

This is the best whiskey channel on KZbin. The information is amazing. Great job you two. When is Rex Month???? I'm remembering the king Alexander video.

[@thomasnelsoniii3048]

I am 100% here for Daniel doing video essays on the history of whisk(e)y, no matter how "boring and long winded and tedious and bullshit (Rex, 2019)" they might be. I'd watch the shit out of those.

[@epic2916]

Magnificent Bastards: What do you think of using Pecan or Maple or Alder instead of peat??? I think it would make for some incredible batches and very unique.

[@joshuasubrahmanyam3779]

I would be freaking down for Daniel Video Essays. I like the idea of segments, and visual aids to walk through all of this. It would be an awesome resource.

[@MarcAmAlb]

I love The Arran distilery. Both the Arran 14 (unpeated) and the Machrie Moor cask stregth (peated) are personal favourites.

[@bryanlushbough659]

Question on malts. I know single malt refers to a single distillery and all barley, but its got to be pretty rare to use a single varietal of barely right? Why don't we see information on the barley varieties a distillery uses (or any combination of grains)? It seem they usually just put the percentage of each grain. The beer industry really champions their choices in their grains/hops. Why don't we see the same for whiskey?

[@murduk88]

Daniel telling the story of whiskey is fantastic, even when smoke pours out of Rex's ears because his attention span can't handle more than five words at a time and it clouds up the episode :)

[@Bart-uh2zr]

That’s one special box to open. Like that! Just like the Mackinlay’s Shackleton Rare Old Highland Malt - The Journey box.

[@ColinRichardsonMUSIC]

I love just the bookshelf of Canadian in the back

[@robing722]

Hey guys, i dont know if you guys know but Arran have just built a new disterilly in Lagg on Arran. I think it's going to be a peated Arran. It should be starting to make some spirit soon. Hope you guys cam come over and visit Scotland soon. Love the channel.

[@WhiskeyVault]

YES! I'm really excited about that one.

[@nfssable]

Since Daniel has mentioned McClelland's Islay bottling (had a bottle a while back & enjoyed), wondering if he's tried Dun Bheagan's Islay single malt bottling. The don't say what distillery it comes from but I really like it!

[@nicklaks7399]

Off topic, I am always so curious as to what is in the locked cabinet of glorious whiskeys. Can you do a what’s what inside or a tasting perhaps, or does this unlocking of the cabinet turn the mooch into a an unstoppable force.

[@Robert.Sheard]

I'm excited to see their new distillery's whisky (Lagg), which will be peated, I understand.

[@kevinhoctor62]

Loving the deep dives, Daniel. You just need to get Rex drunk so he chills out.

[@guyfrompei]

Have you reviewed Cask Islay yet? I couldn't find a video. A friend just picked it up but I haven't had a chance to taste it. Looks interesting.

[@darkpheanix1]

I have been watching your videos and recently been on Bells, Four roses and Jameson's but it was all too sweet vanilla, so going back to Jack Daniels the smoke is incredible, what whisky's should I possibly go from here????

[@andymiller3180]

Yesss!!! To Daniels commentary videos

[@briangundersen3040]

Daniel is just being a good mentor. Rex will be a half breed soon enough. You know some of that knowledge is seeping it.

[@AFITRPACN]

Just wondering if you guys ever covered The Whistler Irish Whiskeys? I'd be really interested on your take on their C.S. one! As far as I know they're quite easy to get in the US, but I might be wrong. EDIT: I only saw it in the background there that you have it, would be nice to get your input into it :)

[@manny1406eb]

Hi guys! Do u guys ever worry about the amount of natural light coming in direct contact with the whiskey? How much is too much? Is the vault typically dark? I know u guys are in Texas, does the hot days endanger the elixirs??? 😬 thanks!

[@Doc_1791]

Need a little advice, I’m very new to whisky. Growing up it was only Jack, now after growing up and realizing from this channel how complex whiskeys can be. Went to my local and named about 10 different whiskeys all which they don’t have. So my point being is I’m gonna have to travel a long long distance to get one of the bottles, I know everything is subjective but coming from Jack (and a little Johnny Black) what is the best thing to pick up? Also I may be weird but for some reason Johnny Walker black just smells of rubbing alcohol. Can’t get anything else but the noir feel is quite nice, however on the nose just pure nail polish remover. Is that normal?

[@TomTubbs]

Did Daniel get to do longer videos with Rex doing the ore production and topic choosing?

[@dmshampton]

Y’all, random note though. I found my spirit whisky. It’s Talisker 10. After sitting with it a few times, I have realized it’s the perfect whisky that speaks to my soul. This Arran sounds similar, I’m going to have to give it a try!

[@treytoole5283]

Yes Rex, he did say so many things. Very interesting and informative things. Do us all a favor and stop getting in the way of the actual information being given.

[@joshuafetter3831]

Daniel Month is the best thing to happen to the Whiskey Vault since the original Rex Week.

[@1218Draco]

Rex and Daniel, what tattoos do you have? And what is the meaning or story behind that? I’m intrigued

[@Xanderqwerty123]

Omg gives us whisk(e)y histor(e)y video essays

[@bentwalls736]

Do you guys have any plans to do an episode about the four McClelland’s (budget single malt) that Daniel brought up a while back. They are $22.99 at my package store here in Connecticut. It sounded like he thought they were good for what they are, but I would really love to be able to finally do a tasting ALONG with you guys. Especially if it means I could try four. I fall into the POOR Bastard category. Great video as usual. Love learning from Daniel. But don’t worry Rex... I stay for the shenanigans. 👍 ‘bout to watch the biscuit video... ✌️

[@1987thomasangelo]

Machrie Moor Cask Strength is seriously good, my favourite Arran for sure.

[@Questionable_Talent]

I want to hear more historical parallels between the different whiskies.

[@sanecrazy12]

Rex was being overloaded with info and couldnt get a word in lol

[@christopherharris2686]

Need another Daniel month, and btw, I will easily watch 20 to 25 minute videos a few times a week.

[@Zyrkseas]

I would love to see a 4 hour video of Daniel sitting in The Chair (from Drinking with Daniel) smoking a pipe and drinking some whisky while explaining ALL of Whisky history start to finish, like 1600-2019. It would be magical.

[@Fearinator]

Daniel... I know you guys are insanely busy but I’d love to ready your whiskey book one day when you write it! Give me the stories!

[@GP-mq2fb]

Hello you magnificent bastards, I want to say I love your videos and an thankful I stumbled on the debauchery last week. So since I started watching I have found myself searching out my love for scotch. Prior to finding you I consider myself a general whiskey fan being slightly impartial, but drawing towards my limited experience of jw red, jw black, dewars, Chivas, and glenlivet 12, as having a draw for scotch. Since finding the channel I have chased down the best whiskey selection shop in my area, and bought monkey shoulder, jw black(for a revisited reference), auchentoshan 3 wood, and ardbeg 10, and have fallen in love with Ardbeg. My question is, do you think it is odd to have an early scotch explorer being absolutely obsessed with the medicinal note and heavy peat in ardbeg? And where are my best directions to go to find more of these notes? My only reference I'm seeing now is to chase down islays, but are there some complex highlands or peated speysides that would suit my fancy and not beat my wallet to death?

[@ChrisSmith-cx5mm]

I find Daniels History stories and factodiums interesting. More please

[@ChadWinters]

Can’t wait for Liquor Lectures with Daniel

[@bigbud6842]

Just filled two infinity bottles with a blend of 1/3 of 3, 12 year single malts each, giving them a few days to settle and ill come back and let everyone know how that went. Now i had no choice thiugh really because they were going to go bad soon and i couldnt get enough smaller bottles to transfer them into

[@timcarder2170]

question, what does a bottle for Ardbeg go for in the U.S. on average? in the LCBO here in Ontario it's $100.10 CDN,($74.usd) (44 pounds in Scotland, which currently equals $76.79cdn or $57.25usd) every online site either says they can't deliver to Canada, or warn the delivery could be scooped by customs so i m hoping it's not as expensive n the States. Then next time i make a weekend visit i'll know if i should bother looking for it or not?

[@roshan081990]

Hey guys... Could you review Oban Little Bay please?

[@cigar_goblin4849]

Don't know if I'm going to get a response but im curious guys ive looked all over your videos and maybe i missed it but i cant fond a comparison between high west american prairie and bulleit bourbons they are within a few dollars of each other here and im curious which is better for the money what are your opinions?

[@budthecyborg4575]

Funny thing, the best shot of Buffalo Trace I've ever had was after three shots of Laphroaig.

[@3liyyahu591]

Do y'all have an irish whiskey video for St. Patrick's Day?

[@rosscarballo3162]

Oooh, your timing couldn't be better, Rex! I just so happen to have been binging video essays the last couple of weeks, but there has been a distinct lack of whiskey coverage in them. Can't wait to see what topics you'll queue up (with a side of shenanigans, perhaps?) :)

[@deanstone411]

Whiskey Nerd Daniel month rules!!

[@bren394]

Arran is one of my favorites! Sad to hear i will never try this whisky. To be honest i have not been a fan of the Machrie Moor release. I found it to be watery and too young. In Canada(Alberta) it is an 80 dollar bottle! So is the 14 which is so much better IMO.

[@dommm111]

Very good information Daniel. By the way, how do you pronounce "Lochranza"?

[@thunder9236]

Daniel month feels like a whisky dad trying to teach his son about whisky. The son gives not a shit but gets free whisky. 10/10

[@82295crashdown]

Rex: *everytime Rex begins speaking* Daniel: AAAANNNDDD this reminds me of the memory of my childhood and this whiskey was made in this island blah blah. Bless your patience Rex haha love you guys

[@13immortalist]

I am interested in trying these whisk(e)y is what websites would you recommend? Unfortunately, I cannot find these in my state.

[@FantomMind]

Best. Month. Ever. I request Daniel Year.

[@superhumanben]

Does it feel like Daniel's history lessons are just fueling the Mooch's inattention? Is this how the Mooch's power truly grows? Rex seems to mostly just ignore what he says and gives his own notes.

[@whiskeymusic9684]

Daniel needs to write a book.

[@reesemartens759]

Daniel just needs a podcast where we get the occasional woeful moan from Rex in the background

[@perryjoseph65]

What was Daniel's band?

[@slade-runner6773]

Is there TTB laws about blending new make with aged whisky?

[@WhiskeyVault]

It just changes what you can call it.

[@900twoody]

Daniel talking about parallel historical timelines....Going to get my history teaching wife into whisky!

[@JMac-md3vj]

The Speysides can be very tricky. lol Rex

[@LuisGonzalez-qt4nl]

Have a Daniel lecture episode at least once a week.

[@michaellevrier9388]

Can you ask review proper 12

[@Stu99881]

Curiosity question I can’t get a straight answer for...what was scotch mainly aged in during the centuries before American bourbon was developed? Was it all ex wine or sherry barrels?

[@WhiskeyVault]

first, any wine barrels they could get cheaply. Then more focused on Sherry casks, the bourbon after prohibition.

[@Stu99881]

Whiskey Vault thanks guys!!

[@johnmoore1495]

I really like the history/story shit.

[@ceterfo]

I am new but that would be dope , a posh ass history timeline.

[@SelfSM1987]

But I like the stories make more of this after Daniel month.

[@Guentzel]

Great.. now I need some Arran.. thanks.. ;)

[@BelfryHex]

I expected after Daniel finished his story - the camera would pan out to show Rex's skeleton in a hat and hoodie

[@johnwallace2319]

Had my first smokey islay the other day, all i gotta say is where is the smoke? Everyone says its harsh and smokey, but it was nothing compared to a cheap highland blend, what gives?

[@baronofgreymatter14]

Have Daniel do an animated whisky series about whisky history..could be hilarious and informative

[@franklampard6316]

Love the review but wish you hadn’t mentioned how good Arran products are. Arran is one of those ‘best kept secrets’ of a great scotch that’s priced right.

[@sgillespieuk]

I was at a tasting and tour at the Arran distillery yesterday and got to try around 10 of their whiskys. They also mentioned that they are about to complete a new distillery in the south of the island which will be pleated!

[@derricka8880]

Did you move the Glenfarclas so Rex couldn't mooch it as easily? Smart move Daniel.

[@danielr.8044]

GIMMIE THE WHISKY HISTORY!!! LONG FORM ONLY! (C&Rsenal of Whisky? Yes please)