The spirits of the year videos are my favorite. Well done LiquorHound, been a fan of your channel for years. Keep up the great work. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear, and thank you for being a longtime viewer! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. Cheers! 🥃
@renplastina48082 жыл бұрын
I was looking forward to this list! Always thorough and informative...
@BA-hk3ct2 жыл бұрын
A wealth of information and always a learning experience. Thank you.
@murduk882 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this motherlode of great info. And thanks for your part in Saints Alley! Working on my second bottle of the armangnac finish, and it's glorious. Cheers!
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
Love to hear that! Thanks for the support, and I wish you Happy Holidays! Cheers!
@Nervulis2 жыл бұрын
Always love these videos. Good work man.
@TimHoekstra2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comprehensive overview. Gives me some pointers in categories I'm not that familar with yet but am looking to explore.
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Cheers!
@czrs852 жыл бұрын
I look forward to this list every year.
@saltycat2622 жыл бұрын
I always look forward to this! There are only a few categories of spirits I generally stick to but the content of this video sparks my interest every year to try new things. Going to look for the Craigellachie bas-arm finish!
@LiquorHound Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you look forward to this! Thank you for being here, happy new year, and cheers!
@CharlesOffdensen2 жыл бұрын
I have tried Balcones Peated Single Malt. It's beyond amazing! They know what they are doing over there.
@scottyblog2 жыл бұрын
Bravo! The rye side of things are maybe the most different from my picks this year. There were some unreal rye whiskies. I’ve got some full proof Nashville Barrel 8 year old rye single barrels this year that hold their own against any rye in resent memory. That malted rye from New Riff was also interesting and has great potential for further aging.
@Shane4Bass2 жыл бұрын
Nice review man. Keep it up!
@dantate2865 Жыл бұрын
Just happened to find a bottle of the nobleman signed by you at total wine today. Can't wait to try
@LiquorHound Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Enjoy it and cheers!
@terryllwegener38112 жыл бұрын
I opened The Nobleman on Monday. It will make it till tomorrow night. Thanks for a great year of reviews. Have a safe and happy holiday season.
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
Ahh nice! Thank you and I hope you have a great holiday season! Cheers!
@WhiskeyCrusaders2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Great choices on all. Cheers
@scottyblog Жыл бұрын
Yea, indeed. That Heaven Hill 17 sure gave the Heaven Hill 27 a run for its money. But the Parker’s Heritage Double Barreled made me rethink my rankings. Wow, it’s big and extremely delicious. It was a top three for sure. The style of it was right down my alley. You are right, that Roseville Union barrel proof rye 7 year is a heck of a rye and nobody really knows about it. Complex and challenging.
@GregEvans-yz6xb Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris- Thanks for spending time with me today at Ironroot. I didn’t get a picture of that Cognac we tasted. Can you tell me what it was? -Greg Evans
@LiquorHound Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Greg and thanks for coming by! We tried the A.E. Dor Fine Champagne XO. Cheers!
@als.2983 Жыл бұрын
Chris, your perennial vodka favorite - Siberian-made Beluga Transatlantic - is now made and exported out of Montenegro with imported grains and local water. When you get your hands on some I look forward to your perspective: Siberian vs Montenegro Beluga. Montenegro began shipping product in April 2023.
@LiquorHound Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that information! As soon as I see a new one, I’ll give it a try. Cheers!
@GregsWhiskyGuide2 жыл бұрын
Great selection, as usual, Chris, and like many viewers I was looking forward to your list & expertise ! Cheers & have Happy Holidays !
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and Happy Holidays to you as well!
@rstar881052 жыл бұрын
Well over the past few days picked up the Hardins creek Jacobs Well, the Glendronach cask strength 10 and the gold spot. Thanks for the reviews! My number one bourbon was Lucky Seven Proprietor 14yr found 3 different single barrel bottling and all were fantastic. And my number one scotch was Archives Ben Nevis 21 whisky base: 135977. 😋🤯
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
Ohh, I’m sure that Ben Nevis was delicious! Unfortunately I missed out on the Lucky Seven 14’s, but congratulations on picking up the others! Cheers to a great new year! 🥃
@stockicide Жыл бұрын
I always look forward to these videos. Thanks for the unbiased reviews, and cheers!
@LiquorHound Жыл бұрын
My pleasure and cheers!
@jonhusser66302 жыл бұрын
This is second to none Chris. Keep up the great work! Happy Holidays to you and your family.
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated! Happy Holidays and to you as well!
@cbcooper7319 Жыл бұрын
Love the content, if you take requests I would love to see you review The Boss Hog Siren’s Song and The Tears of Lorona Tequila.
@LiquorHound Жыл бұрын
I’ll try and see if a friend has that Boss Hog - so I can borrow it to review. Thanks for the recommendations and cheers!
@ericnewton1022 жыл бұрын
100%, Saint's Alley Nobleman was the best rye I had in 2022. The Tokaji Cask is such an amazing finish. So much molasses, citrus oil, and tobacco on the nose with this bottle. The taste though, amazing, for me I keep getting deep chocolates, honey, and a bit of sweet fruit (can't quite figure out the fruit note) with that tobacco coming back on the finish. Great list for 2022! Always a fan of your agave suggestions.
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment and I’m glad you’ve been enjoying it! Happy Holidays and cheers! 🥃
@elmushaw2367 Жыл бұрын
25$ for a yamazaki 12yr long time ago?!! Even for a $150 that yamazaki is still a winwin😁 that one is around 300$ now 👌👌👍👍✌️🍻🥃😎 octo13.2 is a boss 🚬 🤤🤤
@oscarmakavelli Жыл бұрын
11:37 Benchmark Full Proof is a Baby BTAC Stagg Jr! I felt like I was outcasted from the whisky society for recommending this bottle. I keep it to myself now, and continue to purchase one every time I see it on the shelves.
@adriannudelman45192 жыл бұрын
Excelent list Chris. Espero tengas una feliz navidad. Saludos cordiales. 🥃🥃
@lolo25562 жыл бұрын
Was excited for this video
@nefarious_saint2 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris, aways look forward to these and base my shopping on your recommendations. For vodkas, kind of shocked you didn’t have beluga. It has been your top vodka for the past 3-4 years I believe. Did they lose to stoli this year? Unbelievable.
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
Beluga is probably still a very tasty vodka, but pretty much all the Russian vodkas have been pulled from stores in my area. But the ones I named were all very good and could probably give Beluga a good run. Cheers!
@jp49422 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Not sure if you’ve tried any but man I am loving the Rye whiskey that Sagamore has been putting out. Great stuff! Will be going to grab a bottle of the iron root from this video.
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
Yep, they’re a great producer as well! Thank you and cheers!
@dane58962 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Liquor Hound. 🏆🍸🍷🍹🍺
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
Same to you and cheers!
@ninetyZeven2 жыл бұрын
Oh very solid. Merry Christmas!
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@FalcoStarlight8 ай бұрын
Thank you!! ❤
@ududebun2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great episode, super informative as always. 2 quick questions: - Have you tried the Coppersea Straight Rye from upstate NY? - Did anything from Kavalan grab you attention in 2022?
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I haven’t had that rye and did try a few things from Kavalan this year including the Triple Sherry, but unfortunately they weren’t able to snag a spot on this years “Best of” list. I still may review that Triple Sherry fairly soon though. Cheers!
@slimvincent10 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I’ve used this list in past years to fill openings in my bar and not been disappointed. Question: what’s the difference between a 100% corn whiskey white dog and vodka made with corn?
@LiquorHound Жыл бұрын
Mainly the proof it comes off the still. Maximum for corn whiskey (and bourbon) is 160 proof. Vodkas come off at 190 proof and are then watered down. Cheers!
@awsomenesscaleb2 жыл бұрын
Heaven Hill 17 was the best bourbon I had this year and one of the best I have ever had period!
@JasonJeckers2 жыл бұрын
Is that the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 17 year?
@docrobert92 жыл бұрын
@@JasonJeckers yes
@stevelindstrom39672 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris!
@UWBadger-tl8ny2 жыл бұрын
Love elit! Still my favorite over beluga and different purity vodkas. Any higher end vodka you would recommend over elit?
@Patrick-ml7pq2 жыл бұрын
With your amazing breadth, I'm shocked you don't have a Baijiu category, since it is the highest selling spirit in the world by far! (you could have several Baijiu categories based on aroma profile type)
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
To be honest, I’m not very versed in Baijiu - since we don’t get very much of it in my area. I have tried Kweichow Moutai, but it didn’t really do it for me. Idk, maybe I just haven’t tried the right profile yet? Thanks for the comment and cheers!
@NKMedtner2 жыл бұрын
@@LiquorHound Sauce aroma does have a very bizarre high ester fermentation profile that is probably as off putting for most people as Hampden is. The other two major Sorghum styles are a bit lighter, and then of course there are the rice spirits. Cheers and thanks for the fun videos!
@heatherharrison2642 жыл бұрын
@@LiquorHound Baijiu is a rather challenging spirit for people who aren't accustomed to it. I live in California, so I have no trouble finding it and have tried many different varieties, but it might not be so readily available in many other parts of the country. Kweichow Moutai is one of my favorites, but it certainly isn't for everyone. I've seen it almost induce vomiting in people who aren't ready for it. Baijiu made from rice is probably the most approachable style but isn't the easiest to find. Higher quality examples of the "light fragrance" type, including gaoliang/kaoliang and erguotou, are good introductions to sorghum-based baijiu, as they are a bit less in-your-face than the "strong fragrance" and "sauce fragrance" types. I've heard horror stories about the dirt-cheap, low end erguotou that is sold in flimsy plastic bottles in China, but the stuff that makes it to the United States seems to be at least decent quality. I've always found it to be an enjoyable and refreshing drink. If it seems too potent neat, try it chilled or on the rocks, and try pairing it with food.
@pauloalex9752 жыл бұрын
Great video 👏
@tristanjacobucci Жыл бұрын
Hey you actually cut gin off in the timestamps listed in the description brother. It's really like 34:10
@LiquorHound Жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know! 👊
@mendipfox16502 жыл бұрын
Hmmm. Interesting scotch choices. Perhaps reflective of the relative limited choice on the shelves in Texas.
@themerryrabbit50402 жыл бұрын
You’re the only one that I’ve seen who actually likes the Hardins Creek Jacob’s well bottle design haha
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
I’m more in love with what’s inside the bottle. Cheers! 😉🥃
@Tantrum7772 жыл бұрын
I am curious, about how many different spirits do you taste for the whole year? Great list as well.
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
It’s in the 2k range. Thank you and cheers!
@kirilmihaylov19342 жыл бұрын
Nice one
@scottyblog2 жыл бұрын
Where was your lowlands and speysides of the year?
@vorpalanvil2 жыл бұрын
Could we get absinthe added to the list?
@ceylonuk6250 Жыл бұрын
great sri lanka 🥂🥂👍
@kamtam6533 Жыл бұрын
Have you tasted Indian Single Malt Whiskies? You can review them as well.
@CooperAndBensJourney2 жыл бұрын
Yessss stolichnaya elit ❤️
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
It deserved it! Thanks for watching and cheers!
@SpiritAnimalVSOP Жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on Sash & Fritz vodka?
@LiquorHound Жыл бұрын
I haven’t had it, but If I can get one, I’ll include it in my next lineup review. Cheers!
@thedonfathervideos2 жыл бұрын
Sound is low but good reviews as always
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
Adjustments will be made. Thank you and cheers!
@degmar2 жыл бұрын
Camera quality is great - sound is way too quiet though.
@LiquorHound2 жыл бұрын
Adjustments will be made. Cheers!
@DBTdad2 жыл бұрын
10:15 begin bourbons
@OGbrick4202 жыл бұрын
sound was a tad low
@TheSoteriologist2 жыл бұрын
_The_ best !
@exhibita4825 Жыл бұрын
if i had that home bar it would be RIP
@billiespeaks48282 жыл бұрын
we should do a video together, I have my own opinion but you have tried more would like to see you at your craft
@YoJimBo8516102 жыл бұрын
434👍
@bradl2636 Жыл бұрын
Guys I just spent a month in Japan. Suntory and Nikka are pulling from substandard casks IMHO. It will be a few more years yet 5-8 before production gets back to early-2000's standards. Nikka From The Barrel is repackaged Ben Nevis and does not pass the new "Japanese Whisky" standard. Yamazaki 12 is a shadow of it's former self. Look for Ichiro's Malt Peated it's AMAZING.
@LiquorHound Жыл бұрын
Solid information! Thank you and cheers!
@bradl2636 Жыл бұрын
@@LiquorHound I tasted quite a few Japanese whisky’s on the trip and was disappointed with the quality. A few notable exceptions for established but 2nd tier distilleries but the best I found were some Springbank bottlings 😂
@NolenNova33 Жыл бұрын
@liquorhound or anyone tell me what type of shelves those are the liquor is on?
@LiquorHound Жыл бұрын
Mine are the Wide Span Storage Racks from Uline. I added 2 shelves per unit and my own lighting. Each shelf is rated at 1400 pounds - so it’s more than enough. Just make sure your floors can handle the combined weight. Cheers!
@NolenNova33 Жыл бұрын
@@LiquorHound thanks a lot!
@NolenNova33 Жыл бұрын
@@LiquorHound one more question…what lighting options did you utilize?
@LiquorHound Жыл бұрын
At the time, I just used separate led strip lighting (similar in size to a T-5 linear fluorescent bulb) and wired each shelf’s lights together into one plug (that plugs into a remote controlled outlet plug). Nowadays you can probably get an easier plug and play “daisy chain” set of led strips to use. I hope that helps and cheers!