How to Mooch the $7000 Whiskey

Rexweekmonth comes to an end... Or does it?
Music Credits:
Ross Bugden - Music
/ @rossbugden
NCM Epic Music Ender Guney
/ ncmepicmusic
Some whiskeys featured in this episode:
Glencadam 21
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon
Lonach 31-year-old
Old Forester Mint Julep?
The Macallan M
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve
Midleton Very Rare
Angel’s Envy Cask Strength
Check out the Instagram account @whiskey_marketing_school
** Can I donate a whisk(e)y for you to review in The Whisk(e)y Vault?
Of course! If you’re interested in making a tax deductible donation towards our whiskey selection, head on over to:
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** What's with the necklaces?
Rex is a whiskey mooch. His necklace is a manifestation of pure glory - forged from the irradiated bones of eagles and wolves. Also a tube sock.
See the origin story here: goo.gl/JMc2Hr
Daniel is a whiskey sommelier. His necklace is a token of his sommelier level, and he trains whiskey sommeliers at The Whisk(e)y Marketing School in Austin Texas.
**A Whisk(e)y school?
Yup. Here are a few things we believe.
** You don’t have to be a snob to appreciate and love great whiskey.
Whisky and Whiskey (it depends on where it’s from) have been an important part of cultures around the world from time immemorial. Whiskey is a part of the very fabric of Western society, and in most places, is as common and accessible as beer.
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There's a tremendous amount of curiosity about Whisk(e)y today. It's a great excuse for you to gather a group of people who want to have fun and learn something new. The Whisk(e)y School teaches you how to tap into that curiosity, and share your love of whisk(e)y in an unpretentious way. You're demonstrating knowledge, expertise, and an engaging personality - things valued by every gatekeeper, in every industry.
Or would you rather hand out business cards and cross your fingers?
Learn more at www.whiskymarke...

[@shilohstore6086]

This is probably not the episode I should have came in on as a new viewer.

[@joshrandor4371]

Or... Maybe you should...Have you ever seen such excellence before.

[@popecj29]

or maybe it was the best episode?

[@thehellfirewolf13]

No. Start at the beginning of Rex week, and you'll have a good idea of the shenanigans.

[@argusquillington2001]

No that’s exactly the best episode to stumble into

[@stephenatohi]

It's a symphony of terrible.

[@raiderpower6875]

I came here to get the tasting notes on a $7000 whiskey and got this instead lmao

[@PurePwnzors]

I was on the fence about the regular coke, but diet coke?!? Ugh.

[@jakewalker6521]

Moment of silence for all those whiskeys that were tainted with diet coke

[@alexapostu1001]

Oh, I'm sure they didn't have the heart to do it, definitely replaced it with Jim Beam and edited it out. They can't be that insane!

[@BikesTrainandAuto]

"Say it ain't so Daniel. Say it ain't so!"

[@Shane7492]

Captn Jack, apparently you haven't watched Whiskey Biscuits. They ARE that insane!

[@knashville]

For the love of Barley I hope it was fake. It was killing me.

[@ryedj707]

What tilted me more was that Rex didn't even TASTE IT BEFORE RUINING IT!!!! Like that was the only opportunity he'd probably ever gettt!!!!

[@caisejones1686]

This crap went from 0 to ANIME in all of about fourteen minutes.

[@trook95]

well that's the hardest I've ever tripped sober

[@zackstrife4322]

Sober?

[@grawbad959]

You have set a high bar for yourselves. What a way to end Rex week. lol

[@tydumeproductions]

REX MONTH!

[@lemonadewithstrawberries]

Grawbad End? We still have 10 more years of #RexDecade

[@arthurdill5039]

im dead mid episode

[@Kemphis]

This was a wild fucking ride my dudes. Well done. Hopefully Netflix will pick you guys up for a second season.

[@mikejames9387]

I SWEAR I only had one glass of whiskey, but all of a sudden, there was a bear, Daniel put on a kilt and they had an epic showdown with a tube sock and a plastic knife. WTF was in my glass?

[@wideone23]

I thought the same. That was more like an absinthe dream! LOL

[@the-chillian]

If I had dreams like that just from drinking absinthe, I'd be a hell of a lot more productive with my writing.

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

i thought i was sober.......

[@thehellfirewolf13]

Same! I wasn't even drinking!

[@alexanderlipowsky6055]

We all just might have auto-brewery syndrome

[@chrisf247]

This is why you have a damn safeword people!

[@mistahj4426]

Laughed so much. You can see the pain in Daniel's face every time he opened the door.

[@dukewheeler7846]

Business proposition for you guys, since this is a non-profit channel, through your whiskey biscuits channel you should do a subscription box where you send 4 sample whiskeys a month, and then have an episode along with it where we can drink along with you!

[@nickolasburns8788]

Duke Wheeler that sounds legit and they’ll need the money to make back what was ruined haha

[@schrutefarms5477]

Awesome Idea.

[@JonGardner]

I would probably subscribe to this.

[@akillersandwich8360]

Yeah depending on how much it cost, this is something I could really get behind. I'm worried that if they did something like that it might be U.S. exclusive though.

[@brandoncravens2368]

It would be a nightmare for a number of reasons. 1.) Sending alcohol via mail is prohibited by Postal laws, however, a third-party courier service is capable of legally transporting and delivering alcohol. Problem there is that kind of service is crazy expensive. 2.) State-to-Sate laws regarding the importation of alcohol: Some states are more highly regulated than others, with some states not allowing it at all. 3.) Taxes!!! There are many different taxes that could apply to the importation of alcohol, varying from state-to-state and the rate at which they are applied. 4.) The only that they could 100% insure that each recipient is of legal age to consume alcohol is for each 'subscriber' to provide a copy of some form of identification. I don't know about you all, but I am not comfortable with the idea of something like that being in the hands of a non-government entity. I do like the idea, but it would be a logistic and legal nightmare.

[@Dan-Payne]

Still a better love story than Twilight.

[@WhiskeyVault]

too true

[@seanc9650]

wow... Did I just watch two grown men run around in a whiskey haze fighting each other with a plastic sword and a sock??? I did and I loved it! Well done gents. Thanks.

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

The only question now is "How many awards is this going to get at Cannes?"

[@TheJPKaram]

Man i love you guys, had me smiling the whole time, please tell me Daniel made the shot legitimately

[@trojangold85]

Oh man, been watching your videos for a while and I just lost my shit at this. Great stuff, quality content. You guys inspired me to expand my whiskey collection and I've been really impressed by all the recommendations of this channel. Keep it up and I'll keep tuning in.

[@briguyy13alt]

I am not one to engage with a video in the comments, but this was an incredibly entertaining video (not to say this should be done more, once was great). Keep doing what yall are doing, love this channel.

[@wideone23]

I swear I haven't dropped acid in over 20 years.... what is going on?!?!?! I need a safe space!!!! Did he just demand DIET coke?!?!?!? But honestly... EPIC! I feel like it should come with a warning. "All stunts performed by trained experts. Do not attempt any of this at home. No actual whisk[e]y was harmed in the making of this episode "

[@barrett8637]

This is the best episode yet.. But i'm still sad for that Macallan M.

[@connorfreeman9845]

Barrett Nuzum they did kinda put kinda put trailer wheels on a pagani with this one

[@shugaroony]

Who cares, its only another overrated Macallen, like the rest of them. Now my heart did die a little at the Glencadam though, THAT is a whisky!

[@midnight_melancholy]

Mine died with the angels envy cask strength...

[@ohmaigod2]

Aww man that lonach 31 😥

[@Juraj_H.]

I started to regret rooting for Rex week when he requested second whisky to the same glass and almost unsubscribed when he said "on the rocks"...

[@allanblanchard7222]

Juraj Hura I’m sure the blend was fantastic.... but the rock .... Nevermind it was worth it, the mooch did it !

[@Gateau]

At first I just thought Rex has gone completely mad. Drunk off of power. This would have made a good halloween episode. The Scariest thing? Running out of whisky.

[@jinden78]

Rex week is probably the greatest achievement in the history of all mankind. Name one achievement better? You can't...... Seriously loved the vids this week guys, this needs to be an annual event for sure

[@logix6866]

I'm really enjoying discount Will Wheaton. Keep up the awesome work!

[@knashville]

Robert Pierce hahahahah discount Will Wheaton. That's awesome.

[@DannyPorsche]

Found this channel at 2AM last night. It’s almost midnight now, so that’ll make it 22 hours straight. Only took an hour break for physical therapy. Who’s the mooch now?!

[@WhiskeyVault]

I think watching this episode while being mildly delirious is the only way!

[@quintonlennox4636]

Another brilliant video, sad I didn’t discover you guys sooner.

[@matthewcross9922]

Quinton Lennox I actually read this as sober which totally changes it and makes it even more awesome.

[@quintonlennox4636]

Matthew Cross dammit now I wish that was my comment. Time to fix the sober problem, the moochy way...

[@SkywhiteChannel]

I’m catching up on old episodes and this was just hilarious. You guys need another Rex week. Poor Daniel...remember “Margaret Thatcher”

[@inakimendive5313]

Rex is a great actor

[@JimmyLeg]

wow

[@shugaroony]

Better than Day-Lewis and Di Craprio thats for certain.

[@spirittraders4225]

God what an amazing video!!! Funniest video by far!!

[@johnathonlangley5699]

This was such an awesome episode. Obviously you can't do stuff like this all the time, or it kills it, but this was a huge success. Great job!

[@julianalbrecht9048]

this is the equivalent of having your nuts in a fucking vice. A moment of silence for a fallen somm. #TeamDaniel #RexWeekWasAMistake nevermind, that was beautiful...

[@chrisboggess4978]

I don’t know what the hell I just watched, but it was just the right amount of childish antics and buffoonery to enjoy. Keep on entertaining #Rexweek was great.

[@niallgraham14]

This was fucking awesome hahahaha PS I'm kind of sad Rex Month is over hahaha

[@therealmooch2415]

Niall Graham just one week in

[@wkutopperas]

From a guy who grew up next to Heaven hill and Barton’s, Middleton Very Rare is one of the best whiskeys I’ve ever had!

[@constantinglaner921]

Oh my god you guys nailed it!!! RIP To all this amazing Whisk(e)y by the way

[@Sturmlied]

I am still crying for that whisky! How could they! HOW COULD THEY! MONSTERS!

[@jesusmunguia5236]

I'm marathoning the channel again... this is the best video on KZbin.

[@Drakkenn]

What a fucking intro.

[@DJAnthologic]

"How about a splash of coka cola..." Died, lol. Had to pause and let that linger for a significant amount of time before returning.

[@jdnlv]

An epic battle to rule the vault. I never thought I would see Eagle VS Bear in the vault. Well done.

[@Czinser73]

Long time lurker here. My liver and I want to thank you for broadening and embiggening my whisk(e)y palate and showing me how to properly mooch. That being said, as entertaining as this episode was.......... What the f@#$ didI just watch?!? Keep up the good work guys. If I'm ever in Austin, I'm making it a point to visit The Vault.

[@fire_fux]

Holy crap this is better than some of the recent Hollywood flops.

[@ziklag3369]

Transcendent. Truth on multiple levels.

[@Xithz]

Please tell me that those expensive whisky's weren't actually harmed during the making of this video...

[@yoggoth1]

This is a such a great channel. I'm not new to the Whisky world yet after 60 videos, give or take; I now know why I love specific brands and flavor profiles. But also, because of you I tripled my whisky collection, and for a poor M.A student such as I it's worth a small fortune. Now, I recently picked up a Glen Elgin 12 and I would love to hear your opinion, what can I expect in term of flavor?

[@jonnyedge7094]

So... imagine being in my shoes right now where I've come to the channel and watched a couple of reviews between two guys who seem like pretty good friends and then suddenly today THIS appears in my suggested videos and I'm quite sure I've fallen through a hole in the universe or something hahaha! This is hilarious!!! But also... what's going onnnn?

[@shilohstore6086]

This was my first video that I watched it took me another 35 episodes to understand the complexity of this episode 😂😂😂

[@y8DlQS9HKP79gRPrQZq]

I have to say I love the rain in the background. Need that in all my youtube videos now.

[@Justas0202]

"Whiskey Vault: The dark Somm rises"

[@KeithPhemister]

That was EPIC in a way that only a true master of the Mooch Arts and a Wizard Somme can achieve. You have warmed my nerdy heart on a damp and cold night. Well done!

[@KeithPhemister]

And Daniel has redeemed himself with kilt and skean dhu!

[@brookshilloutdoors]

Does anyone remember when this channel was about whisky? Yeah, I dont either.

[@gamingmarcus]

Not everyone can be here since episonde 3 :D

[@GlasgowMick89]

What's Whisky and how does it feel on your body? Nevermind, i'm here for the shenanigans.

[@NickSkye]

Rex sounded like ben stiller in heavyweights at the beginning. One of the best videos ive ever seen

[@kidyuki1]

The memes. Dear god, the memes.

[@p3r1h4ck3r]

I caught a glimpse of that Barrell Whiskey in the glass vault. Let's see a review of that!

[@redgrif51]

Welcome back, Waldo. You've been missed. #WheresRexdo

[@chickenfriedfish4059]

HOLY crap..I had to pause this several times to brace myself... WELL DONE.

[@SpiritusIgneus87]

It was painful to watch Diet Coke being poured into that blend of whiskies. I'm glad Daniel is in charge again.

[@bradleymorgan8223]

Especially when he didn't actually drink it...

[@DoubleDwn2]

I'm impressed both of them did their own stunts. That was some Jackie Chan level shit Rex was pulling with that tube sock.

[@carsonprice5368]

Best episode yet

[@FightStealDrink]

Carson Price, email Daniel about visiting if you're still in Austin.

[@TheRobingladwin]

I've made it 3.04 in and have to comment......... THIS IS HILARIOUS!! THE MOOCH IS THE CHOSEN ONE!! ALL HAIL. We will now resume normal service

[@stevesk8r]

What do you guys think would happen if you teamed up with ralfy..

[@WhiskeyVault]

One could only hope. Someday

[@graemeyoung5280]

You had me all on board for Rex Week, just incredible!! But alas you defiled five or six whiskys that i can even get a sniff of, so now i want the old informative whisky vault back please!!!!

[@schrutefarms5477]

Holy S#%T, best thing on youtube!!

[@christianmead4023]

Enjoy the channel soo much !! Best team and reviews. This was hysterical!

[@JefferyEPetrone]

What have you done?!? Best episode, hail to the Mooch!

[@TheDKing38]

Jeffery E Petrone 'Mooch did nothing wrong'

[@TheOriginalRaster]

#RexMental, #WalkThePlank

[@ethanjf713]

Just came across this and you have inspired me to mix my MVR Very Rare Dair Ghaelach Kylebeg Forest with Mountain Dew Baja Blast. Well done.

[@Constantine-316]

That was beautiful

[@llvllayhem69]

Hey gents, originally from Texas but by way of the Air Force, I am up in Washington state. I will be sending you some local whiskey soon. Returning from my first deployment a few years ago, I got to shop at the duty free shop in Shannon Ireland. I purchased a bottle of Jameson gold reserve and loved it. I know it's not in your vault, but maybe Rex can Mooch some to review! See ya!

[@WhiskeyVault]

hell yes! thanks!

[@eldoctoroso]

Again, and again, and again and again and again, again n' again, yes, yes, yes! (the horribly slow murder with the highly inefficient weapon)

[@tailedhedonist]

This was a very fun week, especially this episode! Not gonna lie, though, I kind of wanted to see you guys try to recreate the Macallan M. Maybe a future episode? (or maybe a past episode I missed)

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

YES! the stuff is expensive, so being able to blend it may be worth it to some. though that helps with the counterfeit aspect too kinda.

[@porondanga]

Hey Daniel, how bad is this thing about whisky forgery? I've read up on it and it seems to be pretty common.

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

for rare bottles decently common. happened to someone i know, they got a bottle that had been refilled with something alot cheaper, and that bottle was only worth hundreds, now think about stuff like glen fiddich 40 year old..... where theres money to be made fakers will come.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Definitely a problem. It's why I refuse to sell collectors edition empty bottles from the vault.

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

daniel can i have the macallan m bottle if i promise to drill a hole into it and turn it into a lamp :P lol jks, but seriously ive seen people do that with old bottles, that or drill a hole into them to turn them into hookahs and or over devices.

[@porondanga]

bmxriderforlife1234 its a decanter dude!

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

shhhhhhhhhh those are just fancy bottles :P cant lie itd be a preeeeeetty fuckin baller lamp though.

[@michaeldaniels8121]

IT IS COMPLETE. Daniel, the compete Mooch Level Chart has been e-mailed to you

[@FightStealDrink]

amazing and ridiculous! 😂👍

[@viberance]

I really, really don't feel like I'm able to like this video.

[@TheDKing38]

KaiguGames Try watching post whisky.

[@CliveBiffins]

This is the single greatest thing I’ve ever seen. better than star wars

[@6038adams]

Yes yes dbz over 9000

[@lz3390]

Killer ending to Rex week. You should definitely make "poor man's versions" a regular thing.

[@dumluk1984]

Dudes....that was Epic!

[@franciscoleitao66]

Absolutely brilliant! This channel is the best thing on KZbin

[@DijaVlogsGames]

There is so much wrong with this I don't even know where to start. Ohh no wait, there is only one thing wrong with this: Rex. Rex is wrong. As always,

[@nigeldavis7508]

Why did I learn more about whiskey from this episode than any other episode? Odd. Thank you.

[@norcoca]

Looked up Whiskey and found this. I am never leaving now.

[@kc5sdy]

I have seen this video at least 10 times now. It does not matter how many more times I see it, it is still one of my all-time favorites, if not the.

[@srbodette89]

Holy shit, over 2 years and 905 comments later.... and no one caught/took time to appreciate the Gravity Falls hat tip in the intro?? Kudos on the Gravity Falls intro!!

[@ShunZodiac]

Rex week maybe over... BUT IT STAYS IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER!!!

[@Pipipopoos]

do you feel bad?? think that the earth is 4,5 billion years old you live now when rex week is happening....what a time to be alive #RexMonthEveryWeek xD

[@Fidasaind]

Better ending than Middle Earth: Shadow of War And Gene is a wonderful influence. Him and Chad need their own show. And we can just see a bear and an eagle in the background constantly battling.

[@McSquizzee]

I didn't expect you guys to be so good at making funny skits

[@davidmarconnet9753]

What on earth did I just watch? 😂 Pretty sure I lost a year of life expectancy from laughing so hard. On a side note, 3 weeks ago my girlfriend came down to visit me at school to celebrate her birthday weekend. She prefaced her visit by saying she had a "small, cute surprise" and proceeded to sit me down on my couch upon entry of my apartment and blindfolded me. An innocent surprise equivalent to a candy bar or bag of cookies turned out to be a bottle of lagavulin 16, which was absolutely immaculate, considering it was her birthday weekend, not mine. She now orders old fashioneds and manhattans at bars, so I know my whiskey influence is fully taking effect. I noticed progressing up the Johnnie Walker brands to get to lagavulin as a fifth whiskey in the sequence prepares me for the smoke and tunes my palate as I approach the oh so majestic elixir. My question for you guys pertains to bourbon, however. II'm wondering why there aren't more variety of wheated and four grain bourbons out there, considering a significant amount of people prefer the smooth over the spikey?

[@chunkylover54]

I dont know. if my wife sat me down and blindfolded me a 16 year old whiskey might feel like a consolation prize.

[@davidmarconnet9753]

Funny thing was I told her not to do it, so she did it out of spite. 😂 We're broke college students, so that bottle has to last. Made my gifts of customized northwestern apparel look insignificant in comparison...lagavulin completely dwarfed them. Needless to say guilt pursued instantly.

[@TheDarthSoldier]

Omg (I know this is 3 years old), this is one of the most brilliant episodes!

[@chacehawkins4708]

wow, just wow. Ya'll know how to take a simple act completely out of proportion. Love it.

[@Natkonichiwa]

So this was the wrong episode to show my friends as inspiration for drinking whisk(e)y.

[@WhiskeyVault]

too true

[@Romans724ok]

I've been binge watching you guys for the past few weeks. I'm definitely a fan of your knowledge mixed with witty, lighthearted banter between two guys who obviously enjoy each other's company. I could see myself hanging with guys and being a 60 year old lawyer egghead, I don't say that all that often. I want you to keep up the good work, but honestly guys, I think you jumped the shark with this one. Rex, you are too cool of a guy to become a caricature. Your chemistry with Daniel works well when it is relaxed and natural - in fact, I think it is superb and the main reason you have become my favorite whisk(e)y guys. The more it becomes contrived and cartoonish, the less I like it. Rex week has been the full blown manifestation of what I have seen slowly developing over the sequence of your videos. So let's dial it back a bit boys and "keep it real" as the "yutes" like to say. ......Of course I think Laphroaig tastes like smoldering wet ass, so what do I know?!

[@mattharris7469]

Most informative whisky review I’ve ever witnessed.

[@Wild_Danimal]

I’ve been watching this channel for a while, how tf did I miss this fever dream?

[@kilocharlieWOC]

That was the most amazing week of episodes ever!!!! The culmination was even better that was so cool!

[@chrisl9162]

Best Episode. In honor of Darth Mooch and #rexmonth last night I mooched my friends Gentlemen Jack thrice at his place and then he bought us a round of Glenlivet 18 at dinner. May the Mooch be with you!

[@kendoWTL]

Rex was having an absolute blast with this.

[@WhisperingWinds0]

every sound of regret,disgust,sorrow and surprise of daniel is a blessing haha "that's good,that's good,that's good,that's good,that's good... it was good a while ago, it's all good"

[@michaelslager5386]

Great close to an unusual week. What a recovery! Bear over Eagle. :) Now on to more serious things. Have you ever considered this variation of RexWeek? Bottom Shelf Matters. You can start with juice that comes in plastic 1.75 ltr and end with something from the top of the bottom shelf, something like Ancient Ancient Age. Peace Out!

[@ulubulu_]

I wish KZbin had a love button, because liking this is not enough

[@chriswilson3126]

The mooch level, IT'S OVER 9000!!!

[@RichieOlivier]

Best episode ever! It hurts to laugh and have Laphroaig come out of your nose. I am surprised Rex’s spirit animal wasn’t a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

[@JimmyLeg]

Because of his short arms?

[@travisbedwell8299]

That Middleton rare was in there I've had that once in my life, thats a bomb ass whiskey. My buddy brought a bottle home with him coming off two tours and was gracious enough to pour me a glass. I've been wanting a bottle of my own ever sense. I live in Alabama, BS state owned monopoly on liquor, I've only found two places in Florida that get it in regular, every time I miss the one that gets one case a year, the other place gets 2 cases a year and they have a guy that always without fail buys at least one of the cases sometimes both, I came close one time they had four bottles I asked if they would hold one while I drove from Alabama and they said they couldn't but they would probably still have them by the time I got there. Sure enough I drove all that way and just missed the last bottle by 20 minutes.

[@wmarcoux9]

So when you guys needed insurance for all that whiskey , what was the conversation like ? Plus how do you get a rate when you are always drinking it.