RARE WHISK[E]Y FRIDAY! - July 24th, 2020

Rex & Daniel sample four completely different bottles and go on a tangent or three.
Big thanks to the Magnificent Bastards Bob Eichler, Douglas Schadler, and Brandon Egbert & Troian Culbertson AND Patron Saint Renita Reavis for the bottles. Cheers all around!
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BOTTLES FEATURED:
117 West Spirits West Coast Whiskey
Aztec Bourbon Whiskey
Throttle To Bottle Canadian Whiskey
Southern Tier 2x Hopped Whiskey

[@117westspirits9]

Thanks for the great reviews! We do occasionally offer super limited cask strength West Coast Whiskey at 117 proof and yes it tastes just like you might imagine. Cheers!

[@sarahgiggles9444]

Oh my. I'm local. How do I find out about any of those cask strength releases? I'm re-watching this while sipping on this whiskey and it is just so darn good. I'd LOVE to try this at cask strength!

[@117westspirits9]

@@sarahgiggles9444 As soon as we bottle them we post on our Facebook and Instagram.

[@Gookin52]

9:00 your editor deserves a raise for how much he makes fun of you guys

[@wingracer1614]

He doesn't need it. He's still raking in those sweet Duran Duran royalties.

[@thebassrogue]

@@wingracer1614 he's probably tired of this ordinary world... (Sorry, i can't help myself with puns)

[@wingracer1614]

@@thebassrogue Yeah well I guess he does need money to feed himself being hungry like a wolf and all.

[@thebassrogue]

@@wingracer1614 someone else not me is thinking that this new gig will come undone

[@memorama66]

Best part of the episode 👏👏👏

[@txlady753]

Guys!! Loved all the added extra intro to mine! The build up was hilarious!!!! 🥃Renita

[@paladonis]

Hahaha. Awesome choice. I love when there's some crazy bottles that are just outrageous. It's a nice change from the norm

[@groton27]

one of the best Rare Whiskey Fridays totally laughed my ass off on the Aztec and the MERICA whiskey from Canada. But I have to say Southern Tier is one of the best Brewery's I ever have.

[@Tacocheesecake]

they do make normal whiskeys as well, but i knew how much the boys love hopped whiskeys. the beers are delicious tho

[@kenshin21bob]

Rex's reaction to the 117 West Spirits West Coast Whiskey made me buy a bottle to have shipped to myself.

[@Jenkster]

That was probably the best RWF, in my humble opinion. Cheers! 🍻

[@rossfudd256]

Fancy Dan, Keep up the great work!

[@Kithanalane]

Speaking of weed this episode was done as if they were actually high.

[@TomCowley23]

*has whiskey tasting channel*... “We forgot to give tasting notes!”... you guys kill me 😂😂😂

[@applelover98]

Instead of a shot glass on that bottle, they should have used a red Solo cup.

[@sketchychoppersociety2448]

LOL

[@chrismcdaniel6035]

this comment gets a like because it fits so well with the over all theme

[@derp292]

Daniel: I love this label because it tells us everything they did to it! Also Daniel: This label doesn't have the distillers name, batch number, they don't say anything!

[@akareject]

Every time you guys talk about beer, I want to open my big mouth. *deeply inhales*... Southern Tier is a fairly famous brewery for making good but also strange beers that include creme brulee , orange creamsicle, and coffee pumpkin beers. To know they are making weird whiskey is not surprising. You should get your hands on some fresh hops. It might help you to better appreciate the variances in taste, flavor, and aroma that hops can provide. That being said, whiskey has plenty of flavor and interesting characteristics without having to add a strong flavor profile like hops. Also, hops are closely related to cannabis. And you might be able to distinguish a similar aroma between the two. Also also, there are a tremendous variety of malts used in beer brewing that could also add unique flavor profiles to whiskeys including but not limited to chocolate, caramel, crystal and pale malts. Please do a Tribe episode on beer explaining how the two are closely related, but utilize drastically different planning in ingredients and recipes to create the best finished product. Thank you and don't forget to click like and subscribe. *passes out*

[@motosnape]

AKA Reject - Excellent idea. Please, please do this episode, guys.

[@thewhiskeyreport1412]

Heyyy. I totally appreciated your comment. I wish these companies would brew some interesting malty beers instead of all these super hoppy ones. I am a giant beer fan, but never did get into the hops side so much. I tried, but the only plants in that family I like are pot and catnip.

[@kyleleitch3391]

More editor ball busting please. It works!

[@vigothedespised]

This is my favorite RWF. Masterpiece

[@maxphillips8895]

Some of my favorite episodes are the ones where, if you were going to plan a descriptive phrase for the context....it’s spilling a 1 gallon bag of ping-pong balls! I just love the way it flies all over the place, bouncing this way and that way. It comes back together......eventually with the, “opps, we forgot to give the tasting notes!” Keep it up guys this is why we come back!

[@BottomCoastReefs]

The editing of Rex's reaction to the nuttyness has me rolling

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

117° West Spirits in VISTA California is actually within San Diego County. I lived in Vista for a short time after I got out of the Marines in 1989 (I was stationed at Camp Pendleton). It is about 40 minutes from downtown San Diego. (By the way.... I sent a link to this video to Rex's grandmother in an e-mail) 🥃

[@Spencedawg3]

One of the best episodes ever right here. I was dying

[@bladedchaos7255]

This rwf is why I love this channel.

[@bendarel]

Jeebus... the rage level of Daniel... I haven't seen it in a while now XD

[@sarahgiggles9444]

Oh boy. Vista is 20 minutes from me. I've looked up their distillery and their tasting room is closed but they're doing curbside pickups. I know what I'm doing tomorrow! Super excited!

[@chriscoleman8826]

Daniel's rants made me laugh my ass off!!!!!!! Only thing better was Rex apologizing. I really needed this today!

[@murduk88]

Highly entertaining, boys! Anytime Rex becomes the voice of reason and open-mindedness: 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@OscarGonzoJim]

the editing was so good it actually improved my mood, damn guys 😂

[@0dysseus42]

Your Editor is a Comedic Genius with the commentary. Reminds me of Geoff Peterson from the Late Late Show.

[@wdomburg]

Finally an episode where I already have one of the bottles! I picked up the Southern Tier after deciding to support regional distilleries making hand sanitizer. I think pine is unmistakable, but more of a pine sap than pine needle. Tons of citrus, but not lemon pledge. It's more grapefruit peel than lemon - sharp and a bit oily. I found it overpowering neat, but try mixing a couple fingers into lemonade. The citrus notes from the hops harmonize really well, the pine becomes more subdued, and the sweetness makes the floral and herbaceous aspects more accessible. It's been a go to drink for me this summer.

[@ggilbody]

loved the high special effects budget on this episode :)

[@discostoo]

I'd like to make an official complaint about the lack of a stain on Rex's shirt today.

[@ggold3357]

I really like Southertier as a brewery (I grew up around there as well). I can't imagine that whisk(e)y though. May have to look for it when I'm back home just for kicks and giggles. Great episode fellas!

[@cswoolbright]

The video quality was truly satisfying. Great job to the production operators.

[@bocain812]

Best editing. Thanks for the hours of work.

[@jonathanhendricks8899]

I don't chime in very often but I have to say thank you for this review. I laughed my balls off through this entire episode. I really needed a good laugh and that was it!

[@Redsniper23]

#IstandwithFancyDan thank you for your work on this episode. Absolutely hilarious!

[@Caddyshhack]

This is angry hobbit Friday

[@KillCoMentalMusings]

That Murica hype up to "Canadian Whiskey" had me literally laugh out loud, I know Daniel only digs deep when something is specifically irritating and annoying with a whiskey brand and or marketing. And as an aside... has anyone else gotten into the habit of looking behind Daniel and Rex to see if Emma has switched out the bottles again, or is it just me?

[@renaudtpa]

The best episode to date!!! Daniel’s voice for Throttle to Bottle I nearly pissed myself!!!

[@perciusmandate]

Agreed. If you're going to go full-on All American, at least be funny about it. It also helps to be backed by a good product. For an example, see Black Rifle Coffee Co. Their videos are hilarious; their money goes to support a good cause; and they put out some damn good coffee to boot.

[@ArtosDeDraconum]

I can have just the dumbest, shittiest day, and you guys put out a video like this and just make everything OK again. Thank you guys so much for this public service you provide.

[@mcz2352]

it must be 9 am on a friday because im already thinking about whisky!

[@lourensdejager7888]

Just saying fancy dan is the best video editor that I've seen on KZbin. As proven by the fact that he is the only video editor on KZbin that I know by name 😂

[@brianclausen2344]

All Murica!!! All Damn Day! Alll Damn Time! Wow.... and a plastic shot glass with Texas on it? But then it is a Canadian Whisky? By far, the most unadulterated review from Daniel I think I have seen to date! Awesome job, guys! Wish we could see that first Whiskey and their still!

[@marcwhiskey]

Southern Tier makes really nice beer for sure. I live an hour away but haven't visited yet. Have not tried the whiskey yet.

[@marcwhiskey]

Hopefully someone sends in other whiskey that isn't hopped by them. I'd imagine you would like it better based on you liking their NY Farm to Bottle approach. Same with Black Button.

[@joederue9900]

marc I’m not a fan of black button, well most things they make at least they did that collaboration with O’Beglys and I thought that was fantastic as well as their Empire Rye. Their 4 grain bourbon is alright, but I find that most to Rochester based whiskeys taste nearly identical, something about them all using pioneer malts which has a really distinctive flavor that I get from every one from Black button, Honeoye Falls and Iron Root. Though Southern Teir is about the only guys that I don’t get that note on and I’m assuming it’s bc they aren’t using pioneer malts. At some point I want to send these guys a good spread of upstate whiskeys and see their opinions on them. I do have to say though I have been fancying Honeoyes Grist and Saw Empire Rye lately though. And I’d love to send them some of their Smugglers Hive to but ya know, it isn’t whiskey lol

[@marcwhiskey]

@@joederue9900 i do want to try some of the Empire Ryes since its a distinct NY class of whiskey. Some price points are tough right now because I have so many on my list from other brands that I cant find myself trying $50 bottles of some craft whiskeys that I don't know much about. If not for covid I probably would be visiting all of these places this summer as I don't live far, it's nice day trips

[@joederue9900]

marc yeah I’m the same way, it was a tough buy for the BB empire rye, nearly $90 when that had it out and I had gotten to try it at the distillery but it was like 2 years ago now. I’ve always kinda been a rye guy, or at least rye over bourbon and I love the fact we have a distinctive NY variety of whiskey and whiskey culture. And yeah COVID has thrown me for a loop. My wife and I like to tour and visit local breweries and distillery’s once in the fall and then once in the spring. Needless to say we missed the spring trip this year.

[@This_acc_has_quit]

Love Daniel's honesty and love Red trying to find something nice to say. You guys are great! 🤣👌🏼

[@grumpymunchkin2959]

“Have you ever put your head in a bag of weed?” Followed with “she’s probably high right now”. I’m in pain I’m laughing so hard

[@1121482]

Great job on that episode there Fancy Dan! Funniest thing i've seen in a while, like laughing alone in my living room funny XD

[@BauldeagleX]

Daniel that throttle to bottle voice changer was awesome

[@gabetruby6416]

Rex’s beard looks more like Daniel’s as time goes on. Rad bromance going on. I’m here for it! 😂

[@Whistling_Goat]

I miss these long episodes!

[@danielwilliams7925]

Been a bit of a dry spell on the episodes recently. This, however, simply fantastic.

[@limbverbatim2220]

I'm American; I do some outdoor activities. Throttle 2 Bottle should be right up my alley!

[@itatane]

Fun fact: Smörgåsbord is Butter-Goose-Table in Swedish (the Swedish word for sandwich is smörgås). I can see buttery and woody in the nose and palate, but I would be reaaaally worried if a "goose" note showed up... What am I saying?! That sounds like Laphroaig! On a side note, I have always wanted to see a whiskey nerds opinion of Calvados, especially one of the ones from Chateau du Breuil finished in whiskey casks. (technically a brandy, I know, but I gotta stick up for the spirits of my ancestors from Moutiers-Hubert) Who knows, you could also find some whiskey finished in Calvados casks and do a taste comparison to see how the flavors and aroma differ.

[@Name-vu1kn]

I’m not one for pre-mixed cocktails, but the Southern Tier Bourbon Smash is awesome.

[@ScotchloverintheStates]

There's soooo many holes in that weed story😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤔

[@jonclark2234]

Rex: “it’s always annoying when they do food coloring...” Also Rex: puts Lagavulin as the quintessential Islay on the wall

[@ArtosDeDraconum]

Also Rex: "The main thing is, do I like it? Is it enjoyable?"

[@chrismorin1047]

Amazing episode, gentlemen! Well done! I now know I need never try one of those whiskeys. Thank you for taking one for the team.

[@SkisandBeer970]

Dammit! I live about an hour from Buena Vista, Colorado, the location of the Deerhammer distillery, and I was planning on sending you guys a bottle of their bourbon and a bottle of their single malt once I was financially able within the next few weeks. But of course you've had it, you magnificent bastards. I'll have to find another Colorado whiskey to send you!

[@rogerbarrett2237]

Rex has done the ultimate mooch. He mooched the "flavor fingers" from Daniel.

[@ZacharyCorum]

By far my favorite RWF

[@ulkesh78]

Daniels awfully jazzy today

[@JDarrow999]

Loving the editor's additions :-)

[@marcusmanchester7095]

I haven't laughed so much in ages. This was HILARIOUS!!!

[@basstreble3]

also, you can order 117W online. super great stuff, the folks there are great, and the still is cool

[@pagedeveloper]

117 west is in Vista, which is San Diego... It is just outside the city... It is 2 - 3 hrs from Los Angeles.. This native California spirit is born and raised in our home state. The barley is grown using sustainable practices in Northern California and floor-malted in Alameda, CA by Admiral Maltings. Once distilled, it is aged for 6 months in small charred American oak barrels. (Is from the site) It is only aged for 6 months.. I thought that the single malt is need to be aged longer...

[@ThriftyWhiskey]

This was a rough, but very fun episode to watch. Y'all are all over the place.

[@eraofthecapybara2884]

Got my first set of glencairn glasses yesterday. They’re far heavier than I expected.

[@JamesKintner]

So I've been with you guys for what, like a year now? This is the episode you need to point to when people ask what this channel is all about.

[@SC-zp3kn]

Laugh crying in traffic as soon as you said Canadian 🤣🤣🤣 American vet but French Canadian this hit close to home in all the right ways 👌

[@reminder9146]

Happy Pioneer day from UTAH!

[@jswanny1]

Happy pie and beer day to you!!!

[@louisdesroches]

Throttle 2 Bottle 2: 2 Throttle 2 Bottle

[@collinbradford8866]

They're getting worse every episode and I love it more each time 😂

[@TheElaborinth8993]

EYYYYE SOUTHERN TIER BREWERY! That might be the first NY Whiskey I've seen on this channel

[@highaltitudescalemodeling9528]

This is absolutely the funniest episode you have ever done!

[@mattalward3777]

To be faiiiir, in rum there is a desirable note called “banana funk”

[@joederue9900]

To be faaiiirrrrr...

[@HBCrigs]

To be faiiiir!

[@AndrewDembouski]

To be faiiiiirrr there’s a rum called Nova Fogo that tastes like if you took banana baby food and left it open for a few days and took the juice and made it to rum

[@thewhiskeyreport1412]

Yes I often find it in jamaican rums and is actually a note I actively seek out.

[@thewhiskeyreport1412]

@@AndrewDembouski I've had Nova Fogo. I found the banana notes in it for sure. But there are actually rums that lean even more heavily on that banana funk note.

[@matthewmorin7016]

We need a shame corner for shady brands.

[@Sleepwalkyr]

This was one of your funniest episodes 😂😂😂 Also made me really want to find that first one.

[@ribbit1964]

That was a fun one!! Thanks guys - ‘Murica! 🇺🇸🥃

[@jasonlord3497]

“Liquid leaked from their skins!!”

[@thewhiskeyreport1412]

Sounded so hannibal to me. Eek

[@ocdhead]

LOL, good stuff guys! I can tell you had a lot of fun filming this one.

[@justinta1607]

This is like therapy during covid-19

[@Xylasider]

I've had that Southern Tier whiskey. I was also not a fan, which is a shame because their beer is REALLY good! But they have other whiskeys that I want to try. I think it's just the hops that doesn't seem to mix well with whiskey.

[@joe-e-geo]

Again: Rex - for all of his shenanigans, teasing and low-key bullying - is the diplomat (at least for the Aztec).

[@surprisek3918]

If I can find, Throttle 2 Bottle, I'm BUYING IT!!!

[@kompressor740ify]

Great editing fancy Dan!

[@Terry12345]

Rarita Reavis you're my kind of people 💕.

[@JazznRealHipHop]

I love whiskey, but I love weed more. Y'all need to get hip 😍💨💨💨🥃

[@kennethhulsebus7194]

Bourbon and Sueno.

[@mattalward3777]

So which Snoop video did Rex produce?

[@growley6228]

this episode was fricken hilarious! :-)

[@rossfudd256]

Morning Gentlemen!

[@ilikejelloyay208]

I gotta get the Throttle 2 Bottle. It’s kinda like Ron Burgundy scotch. Just have to have it.

[@joshuapember1841]

Southern tier has great beer.

[@GreatExplications]

The anti-weed culture is still strong in Texas!

[@bv4832]

Haha..Daniel always talking about Westward. Have y'all tried any Wanderback? They are taking Westland and aging are aging in in diffrent barrels down in a barn off Hood River. Really good stuff.

[@RyanStonedonCanadianGaming]

Throttle 2 bottle American made Canadian whisky? I'm disappointed, imma make myself a Canadian Scotch Whiskey.

[@mjhearns23]

You guys need to try to find Southern Tier's Bourbon and Smoked Bourbon. They are pretty well done.

[@kopasedik]

LOL, if these guys ever get hands on a bottle of Shadow Ridge, they're gonna completely lose it.

[@zanderwow]

Great episode! Rex had me snorting laughing with his reaction! 😅

[@GreyDevil]

My god that Murican whiskey bottle is so lazy it's just sad. So happy to see you guys dump on it, but you didn't destroy it. I really hope you do a separate video destroying it.

[@sotiriostzanetakos2910]

Lmfao “glass bottle though”

[@babigendut]

Personally, I love it when Daniel sh*ts on a whiskey. I tend to learn more about the legal side and how silly things get. Next time let Rex drink it, then Daniel can sh*t on it. BTW, funniest and best RWF episode.. maybe this how things should be since they are hard to get.

[@Wilvekio69]

Did I hear that right? Renita is prior service! If so, fellow US Army 92G here, thank you for your service. :)

[@txlady753]

Hi @William Schappert! Yes, I am a 91B Army vet and my Daugter is currently serving as a 68T. Thank you for your service too!

[@Wilvekio69]

@@txlady753 HOOAH!