BEST BEGINNER SCOTCH

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[@michaellyndon6982]

Talisker: Look at how peaty I am!!! Lagavulin: Hold my campfire! Laphroaig: Hold my forest fire!

[@choppersplace]

Love the Highland park 12... after the floral and honey that tobacco finish is fab

[@mortimergladbreath]

LOL Laphroaig Quarter Cask was the first scotch I ever bought! Knowing nothing about scotch, I looked at all the offerings at the store and picked it at random. I've since tried several others but always come back to it as my favorite! Band-aids, wet wool and tar make a great beverage!

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Wow that’s great to hear! Your experience is exactly what motivates us to include that bottle. It’s been a controversial choice, many people think we’re crazy for including it, but like I said.....you are the perfect example! Cheers and thanks for the comment!

[@davidpepin6443]

Oban 14 is one of the best scotches for a first timer. Spot on picks with JW Black, HP12.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Hey David, thanks for watching. We agree Oban is very good, we left it off the list because its pretty expensive around here compared to most our other suggestions. Cheers eh!

[@jonathankonrad]

Loved the walk through, thanks. I totally agree with including Laphroaig. I recently hosed a friend over who was new to whisky. We ended the night with Laphroaig and he hated it, but loved that we included it. He certainly was tasting it the next day! Cheers!

[@ernestclayton8550]

JW Black is Great as a regular drinker. Mac 12 is my personal favorite, but $25 more! Highland Park is a classic! Don't forget Balvinie 12yr double wood and Glenfiddich 12yr! No wrong answers! Cheers 😀

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Yes! Soooo many good options out there!

[@jerl7320]

I ''burrowed'' a Laphroaig bottle from my parent's collection a while ago. I was pretty much a complete Whiskey noob. It's been my favorite ever since, so I totally agree with you guys: it's delicious unique smoky taste can in fact ensnare the beginners! I was pleasantly surprised when I saw it as your last pick.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

That’s awesome to hear! Check out the other comments and you’ll see a lot of other people who were not so impressed to see it on the list, but you’re the exact reason that it is there! Cheers eh!

[@hellgrenelias]

Seriously the best intro I have seen on youtube hahaha, laughed out loud all by myself. Nice video :)

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Hi Elias, thanks for commenting, glad you enjoyed the video or at least the intro. We'd love for you to subscribe and check out our other videos too.

[@tadcar43]

My recommendation for beginner Scotch is Glenmorangie Original. It is light, refreshing and unobtrusive. Great review!

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Thanks Tadashi Ishihara, Glenmorangie is the best selling Single Malt in Scotland, so that says it all! We debated putting it on the list and if we had done a top 10 it would have been in there for sure.

[@TheOtaku031284]

Glen10 is my go to, my local Specs sells it for 36.66 after tax and usually comes with a 50ml Lasanta and Quinta Ruban.

[@UsedBrain4U]

Glenmorangie 10 was one of the first Single Malts that I tasted and I was fantastically underwhelmed. Now Nectar D'Or is a fantastic place to start!

[@danalmad]

Thumbs up for you guys! I can perfectly agree with your choice of Laphroaig: My first contact with whisky was more or less by accident. I had a dram of Lagavulin 16 and my first thought: this can't be meant seriously... After the first shock i directly had a mortlach 16 and - found it wonderful. But my curiosity was awoken and i decided to buy my own single malts. Because especially the smoke had still been in my mind, with my third bottle i went for a Laphroaig 10. And what shall i say: i fell in Love with that stuff from the first moment. And Laphroaig has taken a permanent place in my personal whisky bar. Big like and greetings from Germany!

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Thanks for the comment! I feel like i had a similar experience. It was so different from anything I had ever tasted before. Thanks for sharing your story! Cheers - Trenny

[@drax14QC]

Johnnie Walker black was one of my first scotches and I really enjoyed the hint of peat smoke ! Chivas 12 is another good one especially for beginners. Glenfiddich 12 and Glenlivet 12 are smooth classics of course and I’d add Bowmore 12 for an introduction to Islay peaty malts!

[@dawson0000]

That's a great line up. Highland Park was my first Scotch purchase and I prefer Ardbeg and Lagavulan over Laphroaig.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Thanks Joe. Ardbeg and Lagavulin are great choices too!

[@HEAVYHEARTSMUSIC]

Laphroaig 10 was actually my second single malt, after Oban 14, previously coming from only drinking JW Black Label. My first dram was off-putting, and found it difficult to finish the glass. However, I couldn't stop thinking about it. By my second and third drams, I had fallen in love. Now my mouth waters when I think about it :)

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Thanks for commenting Heavy Hearts, that's exactly why we chose the QC as a beginner scotch....memorable!

[@IC86]

I’m new to your channel, and I’m learning a lot, so keep up the good work. I am a big Highland Park fan, and agree with your recommendation of it. I haven’t tried Laphroig, but I just tried Ardbeg 10 and would recommend it as an alternative to the Laphroig.

[@UsedBrain4U]

Laphroaig Quarter Cask was the first Single Malt that I ever purchased. It has been true love ever since! It launched my collection.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Exactly! Cheers and thanks for the comment!

[@simplediversion4409]

Great Video guys! Very good lineup for beginners as well! Couldn't agree more about Highland Park 12, One of my absolute favorites and has something for everyone. Very unique flavors. Subscribed and look forward to seeing more videos :)

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Thanks a ton Simple Diversion! Glad you enjoyed the video.... We have lots to look through. We release two video's a week. A review on Thursday's 6pm PST and random unboxings and stupid video's on Saturday's at 4pm PST. Cheers! - Trenny

[@8BallEyes]

I love it at the start when you pull out the Johnnie Walker Black Label and it's like you drank most of it beforehand lmao

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Yah we have a lot of bottles reduced to heals! What can we say....we love what we do!

[@goudan]

Totaly agree on Laphroaig in there, i think it's a must to get the feel of it, you either like it or hate it but the big test to take ! Thx guys, nice suggestions, good job :)

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Thanks goudan, we're on the same page! You gotta find out if you're a peaty smoke lover right away, no better way than the QC.

[@goudan]

makes me think before christmas, a friend whisky "padawan" told me how he found Glefiddich 12 with no taste, no caracter, I gave him a shot of QC... Man that was the start for him lolllll Nothin can equal it

[@johnwpelfrey]

Islay is a great peaty scotch. Unlike some other scotch drinkers I like to tour Scotland with the scotches so I appreciate the diversity in your reviews

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Thanks and cheers brother!

[@jaxson1948]

I like your choices, well-balanced! My recommendations for Beginner Scotch by Region: Highlands - Old Putney 12 or Oban 14 Lowland - Glenkinchie 12 or Auchentoshan 12 Speyside - Macallan 12 or Aberlour 12 Islands - Highland Park 12 or Laphroaig 10 Campbletown - Dalmore 12 or 15, or Glendronach 12

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Hey John thanks for watching and commenting. Great choices you listed!

[@icewaterchrist]

Dalmore and Glendronach aren't Campbeltown Malts. Springbank (the best whisky on the planet), Glen Scotia, and Kilkerran are the Campbeltown Malts.

[@matheusgloria77]

Although I did love Laphroaig on my first try, I find that it isn't the easiest to introduce to people who want to make the jump from blends to malts. I find that Caol Ila 12 is easier on the begginers palate as an Islay representative.Besides that, this is a great lineup! The next time someone asks me about malts, I will start to offer them Highland Park besides G'morangie, G'farclas, and Caol Ila/JWgreen that I often use to introduce.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Caol Ila 12 is a good choice too!

[@marcoscasado8698]

I just love your channel. Thanks for your hard work guys. Love

[@peterjohnstone7415]

Excellent choices. I am Macallan drinker, but I remember my first glass which was a Glenfiddich.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

In some circles Macallan has a bad rap, but I like their products. We debated Glenlivet 12 and Glenfiddich 12 for our list but ultimately felt these 5 had more going for them.

[@peterjohnstone7415]

It's an excellent range, for an introduction 😀

[@patrickgrill5069]

Thanks guys! Really enjoy your reviews. I still consider myself a beginner, so your reviews are helpful. Right now I'm really enjoying Talisker 10, and think the flavors of that are wonderful. But you can't go wrong with the Balvenie either. Also a 2nd for the Old Pulteney 12.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Nice recommendations Patrick, 3 well respected drama there!

[@trennyandcwhisky]

*Drams not drama. FU autocorrect

[@franklampard6316]

Good review, guys. With so many to choose from, the debate on 'best beginners' Scotches could go on for ever. Personally, I would replace the Laphroaig Quarter Cask with Balvenie Doublewood, but heck, why not add something from Islay, everyone gets to love the peat monsters sooner or later. Cheers.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Good call on the Balvenie Frank!

[@joseroque1082]

I love your reviews

[@TrueMetalLoverVK]

Laphroaig was my 2nd purchase and it is still one of my all time faves. I agree on including it

[@trennyandcwhisky]

We've received mixed feedback about including Laphroaig, your comment is exactly why we included it! Thanks for watching and please Subscribe!

[@TrueMetalLoverVK]

Yea it's definitely a love/hate type whisky so why not figure it out early.

[@Gachain]

A Nice Selection guys. Interestingly, I jumped right into Single Malts in my exploration of Scottish whisky so I will need to try the JOHNNY WALKER Black. SLÁINTE Mike

[@trennyandcwhisky]

It's good but if you can get your hands on the Green label it's fantastic stuff. cheers - trenny

[@guillermojrboy3292]

I didn't know Seth enjoys Scotch. Great review.

[@PunschRS]

Laphroaig Quarter Cask was the first whisky I bought and I absolutely loved it, found it sad that they used food colouring though

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Quarter Cask can really get a hold on you!!

[@John..18]

I'd recommend trying Laphroaig in a bar, rather than going out and spending a lot of money buying a bottle,,, it's very different to most whiskys... You either love it or hate it,,, (imho),,

[@joeboo1983]

Cheers men. I’m generally into bourbon but want go down the scotch road you give me some nice options to start. Keep seeing Johnny Walker Black in the show Ray Donovan made me want to give it ago. Cheers men. Good thin in UK we get scotch cheaper but pay more for Bourbon.

[@wotringjjiv]

Great selections! Totally agree with all 5 of your choices. I'm curious is there a specific region you prefer? I'm a big fan of the Islay region. Lagavulin 16 is one of my favs!

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Hey John thanks for commenting, we don’t have a specific region of preference, they all produce some excellent stuff! Cheers buddy!

[@Avalk9724]

Springbank 12 y.o. is also an excellent whisky. Cambeltown style!

[@dylanthomas7443]

Excellent selection but would have been better if you had Glendronach 12 instead of the Aberlour 10. Also, Chivas Regal 12 yo would have been a good addition!

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Excellent choices Dylan!

[@whiskyandspiritreviewsbooz2469]

great video guys

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Thanks you Adam! Hope you’ll check out some of our other videos too! Cheers pal!

[@radiantchristina]

very helpful..thanks :)

[@trennyandcwhisky]

You're welcome Christina! Thanks for watching and commenting, we'd love it if you'd subscribe. Cheers

[@radiantchristina]

just subbed. been schooling myself going through your videos :) i'm currently a rum drinker (zacapa being my favorite to drink neat) and trying to broaden my horizons. ... any recommendations for scotch for someone who likes rum ?

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask. Aged in rum casks, perfect for you!

[@trennyandcwhisky]

I'd also suggest some malty speyside ones like some of the Aberlour expressions. They have a brown sugar molasses quality to them. Springbank might also be of interest! Pick out some to try at local pubs and sample before getting a full bottle! Thanks for the comment! Cheers- Trenny

[@jamesevans6590]

What great selections for beginners! Why not put in the kicker at the end? So for real Beginners, I would suggest Dewar's, which I personally cannot stomach, Cragganmore, the most popular Scotch among the work-a-day Scottish (I can always drink this), Glenfiddich/Glenlivet, Speyside stuff I haven't bought in thirty-five years, bullseye with the Highland Park, which if there wasn't the internet and I could still be buying for cheap, and Balvenie 12 DoubleWood, which still feels to me like a endearing lost lover with such pleasant memories. Now, as I am not a beginner I have cases of Laphroaig stored away. I'm happy experts keep choosing Macallan as the "best" whisky available, which, if I would have bought the 18 when it was fifty dollars, I'd sell it all off now, and buy boutique Bowmores'.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

All interesting suggestions! There’s so many to choose from.

[@garyrobinson8665]

I would highly recommend old pulteney 12, Glengoyne 12.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

2 great suggestions Gary!

[@GurgenKostradze1982]

Black label and Chivas 12 the most popular scotch's in the initial segment in our country (Russia,Tatarstan Kazan)singl molt whisky is a top, it's already cool we!!!

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Love black label!

[@spackle9999]

I recently tried Laphroig after drinking garbage liquors all my life. It was an absolute revelation to me. I loved the deep, complex, flavors and the strong statement it makes on the tongue. It's ruined me. I can never go back.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

There are many people like you, who's life was changed by the peat! LOL

[@i_am_blur]

Monkey Shoulder is my #1 pick for a beginner-friendly Scotch Whisky... Or Whiskey in general. You get sooooo much bang for your buck. Nothing unfriendly or off-putting in the bottle and the price in my area (of the US) is just $32! Monkey Shoulder is where I started & where I start my friends. Great, unpretentious way to end a long day.

[@kjbkix]

My first was actually Macallan 12, which I couldn't get down without some ice. Then onto Nikka Tsuru 17 which turned me onto Japanese whiskey, and Bushmills 10. Now I'm exploring Scotch and finding how pedestrian Macallan is. My how things have changed!

[@trennyandcwhisky]

I see that bourbon and Canadian are missing from your list.....there’s a delicious world out there! Drink up!

[@kjbkix]

Oh not at all - I actually prefer Bourbon to Scotch! Only listed those since this is a Scotch video. Favorite Bourbons are Angel's Envy and Rowan's Creek. Favorite Scotch overall is Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Great choices!

[@4lch3m1st1]

Great video. I like what you guys are doing and agree with your selections. I think you're right to suggest that people try Laphroaig before buying: peat ain't for everyone.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Thanks Rex Banner! You're very insightful. -Trenny

[@4lch3m1st1]

Whisky Reviews Trenny and C ...but not unsightly. Unlike a certain pair of whiskey reviewers.

[@robsutherland5744]

When I first tried Laphroaig I realized what scotch was supposed to be. Thanks guys.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Yah it’s a love it or hate it kind of thing for a lot of people!

[@budj13]

Great job on this review guys. It is nice to find a whisky channel in North America. Are you guys based in Vancouver BC? I'm in Vancouver WA. Heard about you from the Whiskey Novice. I'll be back.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Hey Bud, we’re in Victoria BC. Great to have a neighbour watching! Cheers pal!

[@JohnJohn-qh1dv]

Offering Laphroaig to a beginner is an act of violence and like throwing a kid learning to swim into the deep end filled with sharks.. I'd use a Lagavulin 16 instead, you can getaway with just a police report there :P

[@trennyandcwhisky]

This has become a great topic of debate since we posted this video. Many people have agreed with you and others have explained how QC got them hooked on scotch. Cheers buddy!

[@joeboo1983]

You guys made choices that were great part from the iodine grass burnt ass whiskey.

[@FGG850]

I like the choice of the Laphroaig QC, but the Lagavulin 16yo would also be a nice peated whisky to start with. I don't like the Highland Park, had it and sold it. Macallan is too commercial and way to expensive. Black label: no idea. Aberlour: great scotch, from there go for the A'bunadh and the 16yo. My 5 beginner Scotches: - Aberlour 10yo - Lagavulin 16yo - Glenfarclas 15yo - Old Pulteney 12yo (and then straight for the 17yo) - Kilkerran 12yo Thanks for the video!

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Great choices Klorian, there are so many option for beginners in the scotch world. We just wanted to do our best to steer people in the right direction. As far as your Highland Park comment is concerned, we've noticed lately that it's not as good as it used to be, wonder what that's about?

[@FGG850]

HP12: I don't know. Bought it last year, had a few drams but never liked it. Sold it 1/3 empty. My favorites now: Blair Athol 1988 vW, Glendronach 21yo, Imperial 1995 vW, Springbank 15yo, Kilchoman, Ben Nevis MoS...

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Wow that's some good stuff on your list. Our favourite bottle right now has to be our 1994 Laphroaig, it has the highest score we've given this year. Hope you'll subscribe and watch a few more videos. Thanks and cheers.

[@FGG850]

I will subscribe. My current collection: www.whiskybase.com/profile/fgg/collection

[@trennyandcwhisky]

I see you have a few Irish whiskey. What's your favourite Irish?

[@kclee2502]

its a great tips to enjoy nice scotch for beginner likes me, i should choose highland PARK !! cheers ~!

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Thanks for watching and commenting KC Lee, make sure you SUBSCRIBE! Cheers

[@TheGozalus]

I'm 35 years old and my drink of choice is a Dr. Pepper, with Diet Coke a close second! XD

[@mariolangella5000]

Good review guys, good choices. I would just replace the Laphroaig Quarter Cask with a sober Caol Ila 12. Also, you are talking about beginners so, I am introducing my wife to the world of Scotches as I believe she is quite mature to leave Malibu and Coke and taste something better. Auchentoshan 12 (18 if you want to spend a bit more) I believe deserve a spot on this beginners list. She loved it and I believe is a good entry level of whisky for whom is not familiar with heavy spirits. The triple distillation makes it easy to sip it but at the same time gives a very pronunced Lowland identification. Do you agree?

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Thanks for the comment El Cabro Chico, you've made a couple of great suggestions. This is such a tough list to make, you could make the argument that there are dozens of great options. Glad to hear you're getting her off the Malibu LOL! Cheers buddy.

[@ivanthemadvandal8435]

Agree with everything thing except for the Laphroaig. Laphroaig is divisive even among people who enjoy peated scotch. My 5 intro whiskies are Balvenie 12, Glenmorangie 10, Macallan 12, Compass Box Great King Street Artisan Blend, and Ardbeg 10 for a peat monster.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

I know Glenmorangie is the highest selling scotch in Scotland (which is a statement in itself), but I just can't get into it??!!

[@paulo1ftw]

Glenmorangie original is the one that really made me a whiskey lover.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

We have a few reviews from the Glenmorangie product line coming up in the near future, stay tuned Paul.

[@paulo1ftw]

i look forward to it, though I'll be ever so slightly nervous you'll dislike one of my favourites!

[@bushcrfter7917]

Is there a whiskey i should be trying if i really like jw black?

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch buddy!

[@Grimexperience62]

Great theme song!

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Hey thanks buddy, this whisky channel is really just a vehicle for progressing our music career!

[@Grimexperience62]

Trenny and C of course, I can see that!

[@petrost1468]

Hey guys Beginning whith little ceap whisky.. Not Laphroaig.. highland park 12.. (there is highland park 10 for beginning) and Laphroaig if you do not experience you will not appreciate it apply highland park 12.. Very good whisky this 2.. Not beginning. Thanks Petros from Greece 🇬🇷

[@loranddeka]

The choices are pretty consistent with other people's opinions. I've only had a few blends so far but they've all been good experiences. I enjoyed JW Red actually and Teacher's is a good choice for a peat introduction.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

I think we're going to do a blend series coming up, there are some decent ones!

[@highlandparker7912]

Johnnie Walker Green Label. I still like it if I want something easy. Or Dalwhinnie 15 and Cragganmore 12. All have a bit of everything we love about whisky. A bit of fruit, a bit of sweet, malty, a hint of smoke, a bit of wood spiciness. If those do not work at all, give them a Laphroaig. If this doesnt work either, you can be sure there is more left for yourself. Some people dont like scotch. Some people are strange 😆

[@trennyandcwhisky]

great choices buddy!

[@aidenmurphy62]

I think you guys could revise placing Johnny walker in the mix as it's a blend. You guys could incorporate an islay un peated like coal ila, and maybe a real Highland dram like old pulteney, with a real seaside brine taste. Also incorporate a lowland like auchentoshan... this would give you a wider idea of the different whisky's we have to offer. FYI Aberlour is pronounced Ah b loo ur.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Excellent recommendations Aiden, sadly we cannot roll that pronunciation off the tongue as easily with our Canadian accents. Cheers buddy.

[@subhashmalik5170]

Very good video

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Thank you for watching Subhash. We have many more whisky related videos, we'd love it if you'd subscribe to our channel.

[@chopperlee313]

Hey guys, just came back from the liquor store with a new bottle of Scotch. I found your video and was surprised to see the bottle I bought on your beginner list. It's the Laphroaig. I have to wait until I get home from work to taste it. How do you think it compares to a Lagavulin 16 or a Bowmore small batch? Those are the only 2 peaty ones I've had and they really grew on me. I'll let you know my thoughts once I've sampled it. Take care

[@trennyandcwhisky]

i think this version of Laphroiag is really nice for a non age statement. It's bottled at a higher strength, it's got some nice medicinal, tar kind of notes. It's quite dense, i wouldn't say that it's one specifically for beginners, I enjoy this one a lot. it's a good showcase for something that have evolving character. The peat is strong on first opening of the bottle. Laga 16 is glorious stuff, but for the price point this one is a good intro to heavily peated Scotch. - Trenny

[@PaulBarendt]

I'd go with specific types (Glendronach - super sherry, Glenfarclas -malt forward light sherry, Bruichladdich scottish barley bold and perfectly balanced flavorful, whichever cheap Bruichladdich Port Charlotte for peat I can find (An Turas Mor for example), and something on the sprinbank/kilchoman spectrum. Probably would try to replace something there with Balblair '02 if I could still find it...

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Sounds like a great lineup you've come up with Paul!

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Totally agree Paul! One thing we had to keep in mind was price, in our neck of the woods the malts you mentioned are verging on $100 and up. But now i want a good Glenfarclas! -Trenny

[@PaulBarendt]

Whisky Reviews Trenny and C that is unfortunate! my Glenfarclas 12 was $47 when I bought it... now $55. Bruichladdich too, looks to now be $60. That An Turas Mor was the same price as rocks... sigh. On second thought, forget Scotch, let's just keep recommending bourbon...

[@trennyandcwhisky]

If only we were so fortunate in our scotch prices! The cheapest single malt available is the mcllelands speyside version for $40, next in line at 56$ is the glenlivet founders reserve non age statement in the blue box. -Trenny

[@icewaterchrist]

No Springbank 10 year old?

[@juliemumford6642]

Is peated an "earthy/minerally" flavor?

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Yes but it also has a range of smokiness and char flavour, from campfire to road tar.

[@alancarlyon5749]

May I suggest you give your views on Scots whiskey the day after you have sampled all those bottles! Scotland and ireland has the softest water in the world, this is why their whiskey's are no neat, some with peat some unknown whiskeys can knock you off your feet, good to have a gid bottle near by when there's no heat sip it by the coal fire in your favourite seat, other whiskey's won't/cant compete, taste it and it will make you greet I have tasted them all, whiskey won't make you tall as I am still small, so it's not such a high drop when I fall But just like guinness it tastes better where it's made, Scots whiskey tastes better as it has aged don't buy the cheap shuff as it will make you mind rage, Scots single malt whiskey are for those who have aged sip it at your leisure as you turn the page, so just enjoy the flavour of Scotland as today it is the rage!

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Well done!

[@DeerHunter308]

Like the bar atmosphere better but this is a classic Trenny and C location too. How's that for a non vote?

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Super helpful Martin.

[@mapledoodle5516]

Seth Rogen doing whiskey reviews now?

[@trennyandcwhisky]

It’s like Seth Rogen’s more handsome funnier brother!

[@Grimexperience62]

Great video. The first time I tried Laphroaig (10), I was almost scared after hearing the various reviews. Well at one of my wife and I's favorite bar/ restaurants, I tried it. Yes it was Smokey, bandaidy, burnt tire like and even some welcome sweetness. Long story short, it was not scared to drink but as you say, very memorable. It is my favorite scotch to date. These days I like to keep less expensive blends around due to cost. Johnny walker Black is just plain consistently good. J&B is nice but weak in general. If it was only a bit richer...

[@ThePipeMonk]

Paul John Edited is a great whisky for a peaty intro.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Absolutely. Just a touch of smoke.

[@rossprivate5456]

your thoughts on ardbeg ? it made me understand peaty flavour i think ...

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Arbeg 10 yr is a classic. There's a reason why reviewers all over the world consider it one of the best peated whisky ever. We love it. The underlying whisky even if it weren't peated is very well made stuff. There's just the right amount of sweet and salty vs. smoke and honey. it has an age statement, bottled at a higher strength, non chill filtered and natural colour. Not to mention that the price has remained reasonable over the last couple of years. Cheers and thanks for the comment. - Trenny

[@darrellnash4338]

All these comments are good, but there is only one mention of Talisker, the only malt produced on the Isle of Skye. The debate on Laphroaig versus Lagavulin for beginners is interesting. I would go for Lagavulin.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Which Talisker would you suggest Darrell? Thanks for commenting. Cheers

[@elli003]

Laphroaig - that's my scotch ! Once you get past the iodine, it's off to the races with rich smoke floating on butter. Great idea to list as a beginners scotch because you might as well cut-to-the-chase ! LOL

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Great description! People like you are exactly the reason we listed it!

[@SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

"You'll remember it because it's still there" ROTF!

[@dipakpatil753]

Hi trenny good afternoon which on the best testy scoch under 3000 bugget plz

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Hmmmm good question....I guess we would need to know the conversion rate of buggets to dollars?........

[@job117]

@@trennyandcwhisky 40$

[@stevetech5150]

Laphroaig doesnt belong on anyone's beginner list BUT...I understand why you were adding it to get Islay into the mix. I would say Laphroaig 10 tho, imo.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Honorable choice for sure.

[@islasmokey9151]

Laphroaig for beginners?! Please no! It is okay on the way down but it has a horrendous chemical aftertaste - somewhere between petrol and bleach. Lagavulin is THE Scotch to introduce people to heavy peat. Hell, for twenty years I hated Johnnie Walker Red, etc. because of the "smokey" taste... thankfully I was introduced to Lagavulin and now I'm dismayed when a Scotch isn't pure, golden, liquid smoke.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Thanks for commenting ajn spam. Lagavulin is a great option also, which version would you suggest for a beginner?

[@PaulBarendt]

The standard Lagavulin 16 year is a great introduction to peat (better than Laphroaig). Think it's out of the price range, though, at $80. Complex peat introduction - Ardbeg cask finishes like Uig. Peat perfection introduction - Octomore. Well, I pour my Octomore Virgin Oak... it's unique. To be fair, Quarter Cask is over $50, though...

[@MegaVanceC]

Add some blended smooth scotch into it, it will change your way you drink.

[@rachelsanchez6458]

I started on Jameson and hated it. I love Laphroaig.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

We love that you agree with the Laphroaig suggestion! Cheers Rachel!

[@hockeyfsr2161]

nothing beats Black Label

[@bushcrfter7917]

How do i buy one of your shirts??

[@trennyandcwhisky]

shop.spreadshirt.ca/trennyandc/ Right here buddy thanks

[@dvran]

Best beginner tip: Stay away of anything coming from Islay! Unless you like drinking a campfire. ;)

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Some people love it!

[@Robhalifax]

Theres no way that Laphroaig should be on the list. Its more likely to put beginners off Scotch forever. In fact I wouldn't necessarily recommend any of those as beginner Scotch's. Maybe Highland Park at a push. I would recommend Glenfiddich, Glenmorangie, Glenfarclas 10 and a couple of decent blends.

[@misterr2359]

Unfortunately good whiskies in Brazil are super expensive. For an example: a Glenfiddich 18y, 750ml will cost you about 600-700 bucks. For a parameter, the min. salary for our country is almost 900 bucks. Meanwhile, in the US, the same scotch is at 100 bucks. =( Even the Black label, which used to cost around 99 bucks, nowadays is up to 200 bucks. Unbelievable.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Wow! I guess we shouldn't complain so much about the prices in Canada! Cheers thanks for watching Mister R.

[@LGseeker]

Black label is $38 Glenfiddich is $39 here in US

[@adriannealapaha4920]

You should get US folks to ship to you and flip it;)

[@kjbkix]

Glenfiddich 18 is an expensive whisky anywhere! What about Bourbons? Any South American whiskeys out there?

[@offsimon]

I don't like Laphroaig because of it's iodine taste and smell. Who likes the smell of a hospital? Also there is nothing subtle about it and somehow I can't get behind the idea that just because something is extreme, it's automatically good.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

I think a lot of people share your opinion. I'd say it's about 50/50 love it or hate it.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

That's a fair assesment, there is however lots of sweet undertones to this one. I'd be interested in tasting a non- peated Laphroaig. - Trenny

[@danemmerich6775]

@@trennyandcwhisky I like Laphroig more in the Fall and Winter time for some reason. A cigar doesn't hurt at all either!

[@georgearagon2546]

Where are your Glencairn nosing glasses?

[@christofinb]

It’s the alcohol that’s speaks all of those flavours being addicted to a substance makes your mind sing when ever you smell it

[@dipakpatil753]

Yes $40 ya $38 dollars but i'am 3 brand all raddy chuce ballanties,100 Piper,and teacher 50 and other 3 ya 4 brand suggest sir plz

[@greatguy423]

Abe Gawar idhar kya kar raha hai

[@StephanieG1]

Laphroaig is Prince Charles ' favourite whisky.

[@shermdog6969]

Wow our prices here in NM are a lot cheaper. I can get laphroaig for $28

[@trennyandcwhisky]

I used to live in Arizona, never realized how good I had it until I moved back to BC.

[@sVenaggedon]

Man encouraging people to just dive in at the deep end with Laphroaig because then they'll learn whether they love or hate it just strikes me as more machismo than good advice. There's plenty of peated scotch for a reasonable price that can introduce you to that world without running the risk of turning you off it. Ledaig 10 year is really affordable and "wonderfully peated" as their tagline goes, Lagavulin 8 year is an even better Islay that is not much more expensive than Ledaig. Taliskers not my cup of tea but is probably worth a mention. And if you really want strong peat the Ardbeg 10 is a better whiskey than many brands three times it's age and well cheaper than the Laphroaig half cask. You could at least have a little mercy and advise a drop of water boys. Also Dura's a good starter whiskey, it's relatively cheap and uncomplicated and I'd take it over your Macallan any day. Good shout on the Highland Park though.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

One thing I definitely agree on is that the word "Machismo" needs to be used more often! Otherwise good advice Sven, we just happen to be those guys in the deep end with water wings on! Cheers. -C

[@danemmerich6775]

Nice call Sven.

[@danemmerich6775]

@@trennyandcwhisky that's ok. I am deep end sometimes also. Maybe more often then jump before look. All good

[@triplecap4307]

Holy moly! Did you notice all the comments?

[@trennyandcwhisky]

It's a great topic for discussion. Everybody has a few gems they like to introduce to people and some people fell in love with their first scotch and can't let it go.....even if it is crap! LOL

[@MultiHaggismuncher]

Glendronach 12 kicks Macallan Golds backside. Also Bunnahabhain 12 is great value for money.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Love Glendronach and Bunnahabhain 12. Great choices!

[@GeorgeKnew]

Good review... great Scotches... BUT... best beginner scotch??? I would say they all would be fine Intermediate level scotches... except for the Laphroaig... jeeze!! Better beginners, IMHO... Dewars or Chivas, base blends... then nice upgrade to Teacher's... THEN to your good choices... THEN, if peat is enjoyed... up to the Laphroaig.. then, to the Lagavulin 16 and ta-da!!! Highland park 25. :-)

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Fuck it....just start with HP25

[@GeorgeKnew]

Well... HP25 not a bad dram for company... but I prefer the Macallan 30 for everyday drinking. ;-)

[@ChrisVanMiddelkoop]

*raises hand* so is scotch not a whisky?

[@trennyandcwhisky]

'Tis indeed a whisky Chris.

[@peterwhite507]

Maybe Glenmorangie Original or Glendronach 12, L QC, no for beginners. Was the first heavily peated Scotch I tried and I hated it at the time. Cheers

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Maybe we just really like seeing people's faces when they try QC for the first time. Ah hahaha priceless every time!

[@ivanthemadvandal8435]

Trenny and C, that's always good fun.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Too funny!

[@timstephenson6923]

You need acoustic treatment for your recording area: the echo is painful. Look up "DIY Acoustic Panels" on KZbin.

[@danielproulx8716]

Any thoughts on the Glen Moray 12 as a beginner??

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Hey Daniel, other commenters have recommended this one for beginners, so I would say it fits into the lineup well! Cheers

[@dylanthomas7443]

Was just wondering! Is not the Highland Park 12 and the Glendronach 12 very similar? And the Glendronach being 10 Dollars more?

[@trennyandcwhisky]

No not so much, the Glendronach is much more Sherry Cask and the HP12 is heather, honey with a touch of smoke. Both are great options!

[@stevenj6070]

Beginners with peated whisky should start with Bowmore.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Thanks for the recommendation Steve. Any particular bottling of Bowmore you recommend?

[@stevenj6070]

Go with Bowmore Small Batch. According to the box it has a "gentle peaty smokiness." I find it very fresh with citrus hints especially lemon. I also just tried the 12 yr and the 15 yr. Both are more complex, and equally delicious. The peat in these is not overpowering, and very sublime.

[@Mr.M1STER]

Any beginners out there, don't start with Laphroaig. The rest of the whiskies there are fine for beginners in my opinion.

[@trennyandcwhisky]

Don’t be so quick to dismiss Laphroaig...... many people say it’s what got them onto whisky, but you are correct that it is off putting for many others! Thanks for the comment! Cheers

[@Mr.M1STER]

Trenny and C I'm not dismissing it, I just wouldn't give it to a total novice.

[@mrsstrawberryluv1]

Pinch is better Scotch