in defense of laphroaig as a beginner whisky: laphroaig was the first real flavor experience i ever had. drinking bourbon everyone was like 'ooo you'll get cherries, caramel, blah blah' never got any of it. but then laphroaig was described as a campfire and goddamn it i tasted campfire. it was great. made me so happy, and i've never gone back from islay
@UsedBrain4U5 жыл бұрын
I had a very similar experience with Laphroaig. It completely changed my Whisky experience.
@elc2k3855 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it smells and tastes like the Industrial Revolution 👍
@enticingFicus5 жыл бұрын
jay Garcia -Ha, I agree. Like some coastal turn-of-the-century factory that melts steel or at least burns things. I love this whisky. It doesn’t F around and it’s great.
@northernninety74 жыл бұрын
The only notes Ive gotten from whisky and bourbon are vanilla and maple.
@banditking65734 жыл бұрын
I wanted something grilled
@scotch27106 жыл бұрын
"Who among you is a mooch? Look in the mirror! Before the end, my name will be on your lips. And You. Will. Mooch." -Reverse Rex
@kopel15866 жыл бұрын
From now on I only trust you to translate the "Reverse Rex"
@scotch27106 жыл бұрын
Thank you, good sir!
@twoscoopsofpig6 жыл бұрын
You're doing the Bear's work.
@lordgarth16 жыл бұрын
Do you not know how to use spoiler tags?
@scotchllama14306 жыл бұрын
@Lord Garth, I agree with you completely. It is 2018 and KZbin should have spoiler tag options by now. However, it is to our misfortune and disappointment that KZbin's creative department has not even so much as hinted at this being an option in the near or distant future. Perhaps they have brought it up to the Chief Innovation Officer and they dismissed the idea or perhaps KZbin CEO Susan Wojcicki has the last word on that and hasn't given authorization for whatever their reasoning might be. For a better KZbin comments experience, I would like to suggest a userscript manager browser extension such as the very popular Greasemonkey for Firefox or Tampermonkey for Chrome. Using those extensions I believe it is possible to download scripts that enable you to hide KZbin comments until you decide to view them. Please accept my sincere apology for your unfavorable experience due to my comment. Also, be advised that today is the last day of Daniel Week and one can only assume the Dark Mooch aka Reverse Rex will be making an appearance in today's video and perhaps in subsequent videos. So when you see my name in the comment section you may want to refrain from reading that comment as to not have another unsatisfactory viewing experience. Again, my apologies. Warm wishes, -Scotch Llama
@nebulusnebulus65033 жыл бұрын
This week was my first contact with Islay peat whiskeys. My first glass of Laphroaig 10 was overwhelming and somewhat disappointing. Two days later I tried Lagavulin 8 this time and was equally amazed and fascinated. I did not know that smoky aromas could marry so well with a sweetness that little by little it was coming out of its hiding place behind a smoke screen. Today I just gave Laphroaig 10 a second chance and this time I have managed to tune in to what this whiskey is capable of offering. It has taken me to Scorsese's movie "Shutter Island" over the cliff, into the cave with the fire, into the gloomy corridors of a drug-scented asylum. And suddenly, in two drinks it has turned into a placid beach gathering on a starry night with friends around a candle. And the anise, raisins and candied dark fruit have come out behind the same mysterious smokescreen from the beginning. What a trip, friends!
@alex-ks2se6 жыл бұрын
You guys just keep making me more and more excited to try laphroaig within the next month.
@stormrider88618 ай бұрын
Lore is what I think Scotch Whiskey, at its core, at its soul, should be.
@bobbyloomis18254 жыл бұрын
watching this I had to try Lore. My brother bought a bottle and 3 of us sat down to enjoy this experience. After pouring 3 glasses, before our first taste, one of them got up and left, came back with a mini bag of chili cheese Fritos, took a handful of Fritos to his mouth and while chewing took his first sip of Laphroaig Lore. I couldn't believe what I was witnessing. Then I thought of you guys, "the best whisky is the way you like like it".
@camarotrash3 жыл бұрын
After careful research I also picked Laphroaig 10 as my first. Best decision of my life. It was only like three weeks ago and it is truly an eternal Christmas memory.
@francesho54546 жыл бұрын
I'm a newbie and I'm not acclimated to smoke/peat yet. When I tried a sip of Laphroaig 10 not too long ago with my more advanced whiskey-drinking Asian friends, they pointed out to me that, beyond the obvious smoke and cleaning product scents, there's also a ginseng taste on the palate and in the after taste, which I totally agree! Somehow that made Laphroaig more interesting to me and I'll definitely give it another shot in the near future.
@pipeminer72816 жыл бұрын
Laphroaig 10 was my first smokey whisky because of you guys. After it put the smack down on my ass, I was left a bit confused, I kinda liked what I had just experienced but feel like I shouldn't. I now want to try an Ardbeg, I think. Thank you for all the great information.
@b0ssbeerreviews833 жыл бұрын
I’ve hated whiskey for years, but liked Elijah Craig and Ild Granddad Bonded. Finally put the money out for Laproaig 10… as a Tequila/Mezcal lover, I loved it on the first sip
@Blanderr5 жыл бұрын
Tried Laphroaig for the first time today and the first thing I though of when I took a whiff of it was smoked salmon and the taste was campfire and medicinals, maybe some of that nutty black coffee that's maybe been burnt just slightly but I love it and I can't explain why
@banditking65734 жыл бұрын
Couldn't have said it better.
@mishmish1239874 жыл бұрын
Reasonably new to whiskey and just tried Laphroig today. Tastes like salty old used water :( Guess i cant have this one neat yet. Will try again in a few years :P
@NeonSonOfXenon6 жыл бұрын
Dude, that statement about introverts is so spot on. I'm an introvert, and I've had people point out that one I get going, I don't stop, especially if it's a topic I enjoy and am knowledgeable about. Like, get me on about linguistics or programming algorithms or certain anime/game series, good luck getting me to shut up.
@Tkeaney016 жыл бұрын
*patiently waits in the comments for Christina Zirpoli to watch the video*
@tbonemillz6 жыл бұрын
Narcisism ends at 4:12 and the review begins... lol 😜 Great review as always guys!
@jessesteinvoort83224 жыл бұрын
Firstly, I absolutely love your channel(s), and they help(ed) me immensely in my persuit of whisk(e)y knowledge. Secondly, I looked at the list of whisk(e)ys you have at the vault and was actually surprised it does not have the Laphroaig Brodir Port wood finish. I would love to see a comparison of the Lore and the Brodir. I have not tried the Lore yet, but from all the Laphroaigs I have tasted the Brodir is my favorite. To all you Magnificent Bastards: Slàinte mhath!
@Runge_was_here2 жыл бұрын
Singing the Pokémon theme on the way out as "whiskysom" might be the best example of this channel for someone who has never seen it and takes whiskey too seriously. 😂
@lonesparrow25584 жыл бұрын
If anyone is curious about the testing mentioned at the beginning, my guess based on their videos is that they received the following results: Daniel: INFJ Rex: INFP
@Jo8Nathan4 жыл бұрын
thought the same.
@TheHi_King6 жыл бұрын
I'm only 19 so just starting out in the whiskey world. I started with monkey shoulder and it didn't do much for me, was super hard to pick out any flavours. Went to a bar one time and have heard about Laphroaig and decided to order a glass. Fell in love with the first sip, clear distinct smoky taste that reminded me of camping trips I used to do by the river when I was a child. Laphroaig Four Oak and the Lagavulin 16 are my go to whiskeys now!
@maciejszyluk20622 жыл бұрын
Monkey Shoulder is no where near Laphroaig...you did a great decision to move on
@geofre446 жыл бұрын
You guys are essentially the “South Park” of whisky
@maximumenergy59254 жыл бұрын
Last 15 seconds sounds like cartman
@rengar566 жыл бұрын
I respect the cult of Ardbeg and Laphroaig, but I can't pick one over the other. I just love peat and all the different ones out there. Even though they are claim peated there is a vast vast difference in taste and that is what I like.
@adamsk976 жыл бұрын
Dear Rex and Daniel, Thank you, Thank You, Thank you for your channel. I have learned so much from your banter and conversations. I found out about 9 months ago that my wife was pregnant with a little girl. My wife is of Scottish descent (Campbell) and I am of Irish descent. We searched for a good, Scottish girls name and came up with Isla (for Islay) and Clare (for County Clare, Ireland). At her baby shower, I bought a bottle of Laphroaig Quarter Cask on your recommendation to share with the guys there and I’m hooked on Islay Whisky. One thing is, I don’t care for Lagavulin 16. All I taste is cheap barbecue sauce. I think it’s the relationship between the sherry and smoke. Is there any whiskey/whiskey that you want to love but you can’t get over a certain taste or aspect? Thanks again for your channel. Your dedicated subscriber and soon to be magnificent bastard, Ken Adams Savannah, GA
@Mooxdog6 жыл бұрын
One nice thing about living in Arizona is I can get a bottle of Laphoaig 10 for $30. I always have a bottle of it at my home. Recently traveled to Edinburgh and decided to give Lore a try and holy crap was it amazing. I noticed there was less iodine too which was a pleasant change for me. Good choice Daniel.
@andrewholland214 жыл бұрын
Just had my first laphroaig tonight after only ever having bourbons and I was instantly hooked. It wasn’t over aggressive, I got black pepper, salt water and seaweed mainly. I love salty and peppery food so that was very pleasant. Was much smoother than I was expecting.
@jasonmed21195 жыл бұрын
A few days ago had a Laphroaig 10.. The bartender looked and me with a glorious grin that said thank you and gave a generous pour. During the glass which was enjoyable, I was reminded of a thick charred and rare steak. Was glorious, as I am a heavy cigar smoker with a questionable pallet, the whisky was fantastic. Heading to the store on payday to pick up a few bottles. Newish to whisky/ey and my go to so far are ryes...
@bfdtyper6 жыл бұрын
The first time I tried Laphroaig, I knew I made a good choice. Apparently I was one of the few that can start their whisky journey with a punch in the mouth and enjoy the hell out of it! I recently picked up some Ardbeg 10 due to the raving of a friend, and while I like it very much, it's just not Laphroaig. My next 2 specials whisky purchases will be a bottle of Lore, and a bottle of Lagavulin 16 because Ron Swanson is a great man.
@jeremywertz72783 жыл бұрын
Try the Offerman edition Lagavulin 11. It’s finished in Guinness casks!
@dc486646 жыл бұрын
Laphroaig 10 is my favorite and to me is the most mellow whiskey. The peatiness is there, but doesn't leave a cigar smoke in my mouth like even a tame peaty whiskey like Highland Park. I could drink it by the glassful and sometimes do.
@stuyg866 жыл бұрын
i love Daniel week; we get so much information, it helps me know whats going on. ill be sad when its over.
@chrismarshall44864 жыл бұрын
I’m watching back through some of your videos. I agree with you about not drinking whiskey while eating. I can’t even have a drink right after eating. It messes up the flavors for me
@christinavanness76976 жыл бұрын
Holy crap.. So much to unpack... No Lore did not convert me.. In fact Daniels insistance that it was Laphroaigs Dark Cove made it even worse .. It's not Dark Cove.. It's trying to be Ardbeg... I was disappointed.. Severely.. Because my expectations were so high... Now that I know what it is and now that it's had a few months open in the bottle to evaporate... It's OK. But I still prefer Ardbeg.. Cause why drink something inferior..? But I forgive you Daniel.. You can't be perfect.... At least your better than Rex.. 😝
@meesternibbles6 жыл бұрын
Convince Christina to leave ardbeg? Aaaaaahahahahahahahahaahah!!! *gasps for air* Aaaaahahahahahahahhhahhaha!!!!! I really enjoyed lore, but yeah, it sits in the shadow of dark cove.
@thekillerirish6 жыл бұрын
i dont know that blasphemy is pushing me towards moochdom....
@christinavanness76976 жыл бұрын
@@meesternibbles you say very few things I ever agree with... This is one of them
@JokerGMA6 жыл бұрын
Christina, I'm raising a dram od Twenty Something in your name. PS: Still waiting for my ceremonial robe #notacult
@christinavanness76976 жыл бұрын
@@thekillerirish DON'T DO IT!
@austinwitham1094 жыл бұрын
Never thought I'd enjoy drinking a tire fire but laphroaig 10 proved me wrong. I'm usually bigger on Irish or lighter less smoky scotch but I have no regrets buying this bottle.
@UsedBrain4U5 жыл бұрын
Thank goodness for fast forward!
@micahhaislett37923 жыл бұрын
I just tried laphroaig 10 my first islay and I wanted so bad to like it. I don’t hate it, I just couldn’t get past the Smokey brine. Also tried my first sherry cask, 15 year single barrel balvenie. And it was good. Super dark fruit and oak spices. I’ll have to keep going back to that laphroaig 10 as I progress.
@christophkiesewetter18712 жыл бұрын
I'll pick Laphi every day a week over Ardbeg. The peat is tastier for me.
@richnewman5 жыл бұрын
My one thing: Booker's. Purchase every batch and love them all!
@mclarpet4 жыл бұрын
Laphroaig 10 is my favorite - it reminds me of kelp on the beach after a big sea and burning peat after a bushfire. Magic.
@koreywilliams45706 жыл бұрын
Hahaha rex singing the pokemon theme song at the end 🤣 whisk(e)y som gotta catch em all..
@mjardeen3 жыл бұрын
It's amazing that Islay differs so much between three distilleries that are less than a mile apart.
@InAllThingsBalance6 жыл бұрын
Daniel, you and I are on the same page. I'm the same way - I read the room, find the person I connect with, and then you can't get me to shut up. We bring our soap boxes everywhere...
@BiteThis6 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping you review the "White Walker" scotch. Johnnie Walker partnered with HBO and Game of Thrones to make it. They are also making Game of Thrones Single Malts. "The eight additional whiskys are selected single malts, from Talisker to Cardhu to Lagavulin and more, dressed in house labels (and one, the Oban Bay Reserve, in a black bottle with Night’s Watch label) and with a range of prices. They’ll be released over the coming months." I'm nerding out over this.
@ForeverBetterAcademy3 жыл бұрын
6 minutes in, still waiting of them to get to the Whisky lol
@JamesKintner4 жыл бұрын
This is the Episode!! It has all come together.
@alexchernavsky77175 жыл бұрын
First time here watching these guys videos and really enjoy their chatting. Ended up here looking for some reviews on Benromach whisky (sipping right now). It's really funny how people get to know some drinks. I had never been a whiskey lover before and been more into the cocktails. One good day I tried a Piniciline cocktail and was overwhelmed by its incrediblly weird flavour (burnt wire? medicine? peat? crazy mixed shit?). So asked the barman to pour me some of that peat base which was then Ardbeg. Within the next weeks ended up in a Islay whisky fan club %) and finally fell in love with Laphroag. Well, even when your taste buds die away, you will still be able to TELL IT IS Laphroig.
@dougstinnett25816 жыл бұрын
Ah...that's why I enjoy listening to Rex and Daniel.
@korbinbrower36766 жыл бұрын
I recently had the chance to try Laphroaig 30 as a part of a Laphroaig tasting and to me it was hands down better than anything I have tried from them.
@AFO6Neptune6 жыл бұрын
I love Lore. On my top 10 easily.
@deacon9976 жыл бұрын
I am a huge fan of Laphroaig, however I have also done several head to head comparisons between Laphroaig and Ardbeg and always end up coming back to Ardbeg. Again I enjoy both but Ardbeg is my go to Islay. Yes that includes Lagavulin.
@coryn70316 жыл бұрын
Our courage will push us through. You teach me and I’ll teach you. Whiskémon.
@julianpena15306 жыл бұрын
Wooh my morning coffee!!! You guys rock!!
@jeffedgar5625 жыл бұрын
Just tried the Laphroaig 10 today. I dig it
@johntucker97826 жыл бұрын
Awhile back I went to the liquor store to buy my friend a a bottle of scotch for his birthday. I had seen Dewars in his house, so I thought I'd buy him something different and blindly grabbed Laphroaig 10 because it said Scotch on it. I figured it would be an upgrade since it cost a little more than Dewars and he would really appreciate it, but I don't know Jack about scotch. We poured a couple of glasses and spent the rest of the night trying to figure out what happened to that bottle of scotch. The theories ranged from.."maybe it sat on the shelf too long" or, "maybe it got tampered with at the loading docks" to, "maybe a painter accidentally spilled turpentine into this vat back at the distillery." I still don't get it, but to each their own.
@BloopsnBleeps6 жыл бұрын
On my 3rd bottle of Lore. Best damn liquid bottled. I live in Utah and pick up a bottle every time I am in California. Daniel, you're dead on about lore making you switch teams from Ardbeg. This did it for me.
@TheMarkRich6 жыл бұрын
Really spooky. I poured a glass of Laphroaig 10 before starting KZbin to watch today's episode. I guess there must be a whisky spirit doing it's thing.
@joethompson35196 жыл бұрын
Great Laphroaig 10 tip. Add a couple of drops of Laphroaig 10 to a shit whiskey and it will taste like Laphroaig 10 light. I just added it to beam’s 8 Star, which is total bottom shelf, and it’s Laphroaig light!
@bartonhalling16516 жыл бұрын
Daniel & Rex - would love an episode (or at least a rambling monologue) from the 2 of you on 5 whiskeys that you ALWAYS have in your cabinet @ home. Maybe Rex just has empty Glasses with which to mooch?
@christopherbenfield78486 жыл бұрын
YES!!! The LORE I have been waiting for this one!!!!
@newzanadian-tom79966 жыл бұрын
4:10 to get to the whisky hahaha Great video guys
@andrewwood38816 жыл бұрын
I'm with Daniel, non age statement whiskey can be amazing, Talisker skye is one of my absolute favourites. And cheaper than the 10 year old.
@3azye4 жыл бұрын
I love laphroaig, best single malt whisky I’ve had. Not sure why people find it aggressive, it goes down much smoother than things like lagavulin or macallan
@olliewhite28446 жыл бұрын
Well shit, I always thought I was just an extroverted introvert! This makes much more sense!
@chrischristensen58563 жыл бұрын
I'm into some Lore tonight. A good neat pour in my 7 Pot youtube channel coffee cup. I'm growing Chocolate Habenero plants. I get the chocolate cherry. The candy with the cherry in the case of chocolate. Then quid ink, kelp maybe. Yumm.
@chrischristensen58563 жыл бұрын
Cheers. The UIGEADAIL next to me however is just an experience of my head in slow motion being shuved into my outdoor smoker grill just as a steak was being laid on the grill. Face into the ash but starts off with the smell of the steak that grazes my nose as I go face in;Slow motion. I love it. I buy a bottle and drink it guys.
@chrischristensen58563 жыл бұрын
Yummy this Lore. Oooooooooowwwwww;sogood.
@felixxv226 жыл бұрын
Hell yah cocktails for dinner. Love an old fashioned and ribeye.
@ptypablo5 жыл бұрын
Just bought and tasted laphroig 10 today for the first time, I get smoke, medicinal, grassiness, and paint from school art class
@bartonhalling16516 жыл бұрын
Great episode - although I always marvel at the tragic shortsightedness of the Ardbeg vs. Laphroaig battle. My cabinet is never without BOTH! #slainthe
@Mose23056 жыл бұрын
Ok, is it really a good thing for distillery to be so prolific in creating many lineups of non age statement whiak(e)ys? Or should there be a happy medium of NAS and age statements. Either way I'm happy as long as they don't start producing wine coolers. I think I would have to check my eyes if I ever saw Laphroig Berrylicious. Cheers!
@matheusgloria776 жыл бұрын
Regarding the oiliness you guys were talking about in Ardbeg in coke vs Laphroaig in coke, and how Laphroaig doesn’t hold up as much. I think it’s due to Laphroaig being chill filtered
@ahumblebumble6 жыл бұрын
Another great video guys! I would love it if you would bust out Laphroaig Triple Wood sometime. I am curious to hear your thoughts on it. Keep up the good work!
@matthewwright576 жыл бұрын
But is it better than the Quarter Cask Cairdeas ?
@tobiasbeer26895 жыл бұрын
What's a Laphroaig Lore to a Lagavulin 16. Honestly? I love Ardbeg 10, don't get me wrong. But, I get it, you don't want to give away the underdog, or do you? But God damn... the Lagavulin is what you want, is it not? Did I say how much I love the raw beauty of L10? Gosh, I love the show. Thank you so very much, dudes. :D
@nicklikethesoup6 жыл бұрын
Daniel is a member of the Cult of Ardbeg too. Dark Cove. ‘Nuf said. Worship at the feet of our high priestess and savior Daniel. Worship!
@patrickhogue87906 жыл бұрын
Dark Cove is the best
@lippy226 жыл бұрын
I started my Islay journey with Ardbeg 10. I drank it, but never loved it. I bought a bottle of Lore and I've been in love since the first taste. Sorry Zirpoli. #sorrynotsorry
@christinavanness76976 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry you don't love perfection.. 😉
@shaoguangda3204 Жыл бұрын
Only watching in 2023 as just started into peated whisky. Initially was intimidated by Laphroaig/Ardberg due to the descriptions of smoky and campfire. But its great! To me it smells like iodine when opening the cork, barbequed meats on the nose, grassy and still slightly like barbequed meats on the palate. As a beginner, should definitely try something like benromach before trying this.
@oakiegg6 жыл бұрын
Oh man, you guys GOTTA be talking about Blair's Mega death Hot Sauce... Waaaaaaaaaaaay back when I was a child in the early aughts, me and my friends would have LAN parties with Halo 1 where we'd "initiate" people with the hotsauce, having them cover an entire slice of pizza and down it. We built an incredible tolerance to that stuff.
@walkbassman455 жыл бұрын
I love smoke and peat. I tried Lagavulin 16 and frankly like Laphroaig 10 better, Ron Swanson be damned.I was down in Gettysburg at a local establishment called Gary Owen, who has one of the most outstanding whiskey lists I have ever seen for a pub and tried the Lore. Can you believe that Lore was behind the bar? Yes, it was. Still like the 10 better. Now to get past this stop and move on to other horizons.
@gregsnow16966 жыл бұрын
I've noticed that at the end of the toast, the scene cuts from the toast to another static screen before you actually drink the whiskey. Do you actually drink the whiskey after the toast?
@pjfan1736 жыл бұрын
What are the dos and does nots? I just stared drinking bourbon and want to make sure I'm doing the right things. What's your thoughts of whiskeys being stale in restaurants and bars
@terrybull46044 жыл бұрын
Do you have a full version of the closing song?
@crow4686 жыл бұрын
Lore blew me away!
@djdragongod4 жыл бұрын
I just got my first bottle. It is like a burnt down fish shack on the beach, with sore throat spray.
@baronshenanigans57976 жыл бұрын
Nice review Dave!!
@ChristophfromSchwiiz6 жыл бұрын
These endings are priceless, please catch em all ;D
@LuisGonzalez-qt4nl6 жыл бұрын
Oh the outtro I loved it lol 😂
@brothajohn6 жыл бұрын
First time I tried laphroig was at a bar and a friend standing about a foot to my left said “Dear God! What did you order? I can smell the peat from here!” It was glorious
@ArtemisTherion5 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, recently finding your channel. I'm a big whiskey fan and Laphroaig is one of my favorites. I wanted to know if anyone in the community had some suggestions for another good heavily peted whiskey?
@doncorleon80824 жыл бұрын
I ordered a bottle of whisky this weekend that i need to pick up and i want to go in to more smoky whisky's for another bottle : Wich 1 should i get : Laphroaig 10, Ardbeg 10 , Coal ila 12 or Lagavulin 16yr or anyone else got a better recommendation ? ty ;)
@alyr96406 жыл бұрын
I’m with you Daniel. I order my scotch as a cocktail prior to eating. Then water with dinner and then scotch for dessert. I don’t like food competing for the taste of my scotch. (Edit) Although the smell of my husbands pipe smoke the other night while sipping my Clynelish 14 was amazing. And watching Rex be so polite and subdued is a bit unnerving....kinda like when your parents were so beyond mad they didn’t even yell, they just got super quiet and sent you to your room....😳
@pjfan1736 жыл бұрын
A R Old Fashioned before supper and. Good Red Wine with supper and more bourbon after
@DeBoner136 жыл бұрын
was that a smash cut interruption at the beginning?
@jason41a6 жыл бұрын
laphroaig 10 vs lagavulin 16 please? lol
@darrianweathington19236 жыл бұрын
Whiskey mooch! Gonna drink em all. It's you and us, I know it's our destiny. WhiskeyMooch Oh, you're our mentor in a world we must defend... gotta drink me all WhiskeyMooch! Rhythms are hard... its snowing on Mt.fuji
@waymoreoutdoors1666 жыл бұрын
To me Laphroaig 10 reminds me and taste like a band-aid smells. But I keep going back to it, like a wound that won't heal. LOL
@pjfan1736 жыл бұрын
I just started drinking some bourbon and you guys are scaring me off of trying any scotch with this band-Aid talk
@bisonhappenstance5 жыл бұрын
Scotch malt is pure barley and as varied as anything. Subtle caramels and fruit and florals in the Lowland and Speysides. Start with an unpeated malt, and when you want to adventure onwards, try something like a Laphroaig Select for an intro to the smoke and phenols. Sip as small as you can. Smell it for a while and let it sit in the glass before your first sip.
@adamrasmussen99395 жыл бұрын
Laphroaig was my first sip and I hated it. I went through a bottle of Woodford Reserve, then Monkey Shoulder, then Highland Park 12 Viking and found them all decent enough. I tried Laphroaig again a few months after the first time....and it blew my mind and tastebuds away. Now Im wanting to try Lore, but I still havent tried Ardbeg 10 yet, and I hear thats also a really good one. Ive had a few bottles of Lagavulin 10 in the interim, and while I do love it, Laphroaig 10 just 'does it' a little more for me than Laga did.
@joshuablundell17906 жыл бұрын
God damnit I love these guys
@enne59256 жыл бұрын
AH! I truly am an introvert. I only do this to 2 or 3 of my friends and talk non-stop only to them
@southernlineman4 жыл бұрын
Every, single, time, I pour a Laphroaig; one of my daughters come out and ask if their sister is taking off her nail polish. I just smile and hold up my glass.
@krameohotman3 жыл бұрын
I have struggled with finding a whiskey I like until I tried Laphroaig. Now that I have found Islays are my thing I have to cope with the fact that my taste is expensive.
@CheeseTaterson6 жыл бұрын
I'll have to try the Lore if I can ever find it here. I like the general "idea" that Laphroaig goes for flavor-wise; the bright smoke and sweetness (that didn't come from a special finish) are pretty unique. But I just can't get behind that suuuper-intense iodine on the finish (even if a lot of folks shit on me for considering that an "off note"). The Quarter-Cask is a huge step in the right direction, thinking the Lore might be the Laphroaig experience that's most right for me from what I'm hearing.
@boaz084 жыл бұрын
man lore just tastes like marzipan and baking spices to me. the smoke is so easy
@SilentEcho166 жыл бұрын
Rex singing is everything.
@shilohstore60866 жыл бұрын
The hot sauce was the Bomb!
@projecthunter20084 жыл бұрын
It tastes like Latakia pipe tobacco, or dunhill mixture 965 pipe tobacco in both smell and taste. I might like Laphroaig 10 more if I paired it with that tobacco.
@julianpena15306 жыл бұрын
You guys should see about monthly sample boxs and do a live show at the end of the month we can all get together and try out monthly samples and interact with each other xD