The 10 MOST POPULAR whiskeys in our community *RIGHT NOW*

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Top 10 whisk(e)ys according to MBs:
1.) Red Breast 12
2.) Lagavulin 16
3.) Port Charlotte 10
4.) Wild Turkey Rare Breed
5.) Ardbeg Uigedail
6.) Green Spot
7.) Buffalo Trace
8.) Highland Park 12
9.) Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
10.) Classic Laddie

[@GreyDevil]

Can we have an episode where Rex teaches Daniel what numbers are and their order?

[@WhiskeyTribe]

You want everybody to be bad at math? Cuz that’s how to make everybody bad at math…

[@Im_Old_Gregg]

I knew how to count before I watched this video. Now I dont know what numbers are. I dont even understand the concept of, or purpose for, numbers.

[@GreyDevil]

@@WhiskeyTribe 100% 🤣

[@keukendeur]

I think I have a sesamestreet DVD somewhere. My 6 yo son can count now so you guys can have it.

[@Watchman999]

@@keukendeur yeah that jazzy tune with the pinball going 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a bunch of times. I dig it.

[@toddtyler7660]

Great episode, I love the chaos. I think Brianna is owed a trip to Scotland for the pain and suffering she has endured.

[@91chevys10]

They chaos brings back the lunacy that made the original tribe episodes so loveable.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

😂🤣😂

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

@@91chevys10 💯

[@AMKR4Lyfe]

Hail Discordia🎉

[@TheBernardPotter]

We need to petition for Brianna to get her own personal scottland trip

[@sorinsrn5442]

Yeah, i need to see her at the distilleries in Scotland making weird faces :)))

[@JyrzStreams]

They should have a series, like, Brianna On Location and just send her to different distilleries.

[@wingracer1614]

They need to go tour Ardnahoe and take her with them.

[@agoodballet]

I agree 100%.

[@Nicolasdu5]

They would lose her to another distillery

[@chrismarshall4486]

You know….I’ve been watching you all for years. I’ve found my favorites in each whiskey category and they change through time but you know what doesn’t change, my love of watching your videos. There is no one else on KZbin that I enjoy more than you. Keep up the great work and keep having fun

[@tsarkist1]

Here, here 🥃

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

They're a great channel!

[@dallidallichenko6589]

Well spoken Sir.

[@keithbaugh3001]

Absolutely! So glad they didn't try to go back and reshoot because of the "mess ups". Perfect episode!

[@mattsmith3049]

Just hit a 2-year PR at the gym and decided to celebrate with Lagavulin 8, love the videos!

[@kanibeMe]

way to get it, congrats.

[@FightStealDrink]

Hell yah!

[@ronswansonsalterego8533]

First - Brianna's change over the years is fascinating to see. How her tastes have changed is amazing. Second - Lag 16 is my absolute favorite since the first time I had in the late 90s. So glad it came in that high even with the price.

[@TheNarbmeister]

This video is phenomenal, sitting round chatting breeze with mates, whisky flowing, cheeks getting redder, words starting to slur slightly, the inability to count creeping (sledgehammer-ing) in and giggles-a-plenty. A lovely representation of whisky at its finest!

[@sowhat...]

Did you write this while drunk? "Memoirs of an alcoholic poet".

[@Watchman999]

We need to see the Whiskey Tribe "Oog Doll" in your merch store.

[@williamhancock9587]

One of the Best Episodes!!! Daniel the Dude goes Off The Rails and can’t run down a list of Spirits!!!

[@LittleSiren420]

Two things: 1. Brianna doesn't know this, but I'm pretty sure she's my never-met-before long-lost best friend 🤣 and 2. Can we please have Brianna make more tiktok drinks? Those are my favorite 😂

[@sinocte]

I've tried most of the whiskeys on this list, and I definitely agree with Number 1. Redbreast is just a really damn good sipping whiskey. Approachable without being boring. Delicious without being challenging. It doesn't want a few drops of water or a cube of ice, it just wants to cuddle your soul.

[@wingracer1614]

Redbreast is my favorite non-peated whiskey but that still puts it behind most of Islay, Skye and several other Highlands for me. Give me the PEAT!

[@johncarey5513]

@@wingracer1614 Have you tried Connemara?

[@wingracer1614]

@@johncarey5513 Not yet but it's on my list of ones to pick up at some point.

[@sinocte]

@@wingracer1614 I definitely don't mind some peat now and again, but it's not what I generally reach for. My uncle is the peathead in the family, not me lol

[@0123437590]

I guess that high proof whiskey at 'number 8' (the Elijah Craig) really affected Daniel during this list. Keep up the great content and hopefully Brianna gets that trip to Scotland

[@zachbelstra4901]

I love the channel, Daniel and Rex are great, but Briana is the icing on the cake that will keep my coming back. She’s insightful about tasting notes, and f#%^ing hilarious on top of it all.

[@michaelfox2433]

You folks have taught me how to properly appreciate whiskey and ive been appreciating whiskey for nigh on to 40 years. Thank you and you've earned a new sub for sure....love the humor as well by the way.

[@charliep9066]

I've had so many whiskies over the years from all over the world. I began with Jameson, then Glenfiddich and Macallan 12, and then, I found Lagavulin 16 - the pinnacle. I've since circled back and have a new found love and appreciation for so many other whiskeys, including a love for the Rare Breed. However, no matter how much I appreciate all whiskies, nothing - I mean nothing - is like sipping on a Lagavulin 16. It's like coming back home and sitting by a fire on a comfy couch. Even whiskeys that are 3-4 times the cost - pound for pound - Lagavulin 16 is the best.

[@joejanca]

Not sure I'd agree Lag 16 is the best overall, but I certainly agree it's unique, which is why I find myself buying it time and again.

[@andrejkrusic372]

Try Ardberg Ugudail and Corryvreckan. Lagavulin was my favorite for years. Now I can't quite decide...

[@charliep9066]

@@andrejkrusic372 I'd love to, but unfortunately, they're not easily available where I live. I just recently picked up the Laphroaig 10 Sherry Oak finish bottle, and am excited to try that at 48% ABV - I have a soft spot for Quarter Cask. I'm enjoying cask strengths more often because all the notes are dialed up. Of course, I sometimes like something lighter on the palate time to time, so then I turn to Japanese, Highland, or Speyside whiskies. Cheers.

[@charliep9066]

@@joejanca I believe when you factor in all variables, including price and complexity, it's pound for pound best overall for me - for now, at least. There's a plethora of whiskies I haven't tried yet, so that's just based on my subjective experience of course. What's your best overall right now? I love to hear recommendations from other scotch enthusiasts.

[@andrejkrusic372]

For speyside I really like Aberlour 16. I have a soft spot for Aberlour, my starting whisky was Aberlour 12 and for higland I recommend Glenmorangie quinta ruban. Both so soft and cozy and yet different. These are just my favourites, but there are so many I still need to try. Cheers

[@themaskedturnip]

Wow. I was in New Hampshire two weeks ago and bought 5 bottles, three of which are in this top 10 (Port Charlotte, Rare Breed and Green Spot). The other two bottles were Ardbeg 10 (as the cost was 50% less than my local liquor store) and Balcones (because of this channel). I am following the pack!

[@Firesword534]

Great episode. Many of my personal favorites in there too, which of course makes sense. Lag 16, Highland Park 12, Green Spot, Redbreast. Well done on a quality list MB's.

[@johnhorst6346]

I love watching you guys it’s that fun kid like playfulness that you will lay on top of the work of putting out whiskey reviews . Keep up the fun and beautiful emotional energy

[@ManOfEthnicity]

Lagavulin is impossible to find in my state but luckily I stumbled across some while traveling for wicked discount. Still sealed and saving for either a friends night or my birthday, whichever comes first.

[@KMerrells]

If the Lagavulin 16 keeps going up in price, I think the 8 might take it over... it's the more popular one in my circles, regardless of price.

[@Matthew-jj1sj]

Lagavulin 16 is definitely my favorite, was just lucky enough to try it for the first time a few weeks ago. Definitely interested in trying the Ardbeg that was in this video, I currently have a bottle of the 10 year at the house which is awesome!

[@bambam2x905]

These lists are my favorite kind of videos. I love the progression of peat that’s on this list

[@Andersl201]

Love that they say "this is easily available" and when they come to Lagavulin 16 which is always available at my liquour store they're almost didn't have it.

[@mdcampbell7360]

Oban is a wonderful little town, we loved the three days we spent there. I also have every whiskey on this list, I think it's only the second time that has happened.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

This has been a Great birthday episode for me! You guys are hilarious! Thank you all for a great show! 😂🤣😂

[@shakawhenthewallsfell8570]

This added some new items to my "to try" list. Up to now, from what I have had, my favorite is Aberlour A'Bunadh original cask strength.

[@Brodysseus]

Man I really want another Green Spot and an Uigeadail just for the smells! Love the green apple coconut, and the peat from that Ardbeg reminds me of something between cigar smoke and charcoal barbecue, if smoke was on a spectrum, not as a combination.

[@rfpawn]

Brianna has added a lovely and funny twist to your episodes, i really enjoy watching you guys have a blast and enjoying fine liquids. Saying Hi from Philly/ RFPAWN

[@WanderingOdin]

My dad makes beef and broccoli all the time, and the recipe he uses calls for scotch or sherry, and despite my mom and I asking him every time not to use our lagavulin 16, it was only last year that we finally got him to stop (by asking him to go buy it himself so he’d see how expensive it is lol)

[@insaned4666]

My current favorite is Rust Belt bourbon from Rusted Crow Distillery. Small batch from a small distillery in Michigan … it has the best nose I’ve ever experienced … so smooth … It’s the best I’ve ever had quite frankly.

[@reguhuh648]

I was sipping Lagavulin 16 along with you guys, I never got the pear before, but now it's all I can think about.

[@jessielaird5171]

The sponsors should pay you extra for the amazing job you guys do promoting!!!

[@barath4545]

I drink Laga 16, just bought the 2nd bottle of the year. Also Elements of Islay Peat (more rarely I drink it cause 59% and so smokey) and otherwise SMWS whiskys, though I ran out of 53.244 and can't find another!

[@josephcargyle3681]

This video was so fun to watch! A real change in tempo and genuinely funny

[@bengibson9228]

Not diminishing the guys at all but I'm pretty much entirely here for the Brianna experience now. I heard that Scotland is actually planning a trip to Brianna.

[@CorvusCorone68]

in Soviet Russia Scotland plans a trip to Brianna

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

😂🤣😂

[@VincentVader]

I'm glad someone put the correct order in the description.

[@ToddH116]

Hey fellas! I'm not sure if you've covered this before, but could you guys do a specific brand deep dive? You brought out the Wild Turkey Rare Breed and said it was close with the 101 and it got me thinking about this idea. Choose a brand and say 5-10 of their most well known offerings and compare them side by side. Rare Breed vs. 101 vs. Standard Wild Turkey vs. Russell's Reserve vs. Longbranch, etc. Just a thought.

[@out-castraiderchuck1505]

Dude... Amazing video as always!! Y'all are the best!!

[@RaduB.]

Thank you for putting the order in the description of the video. 🙂

[@briancopple4238]

This video made my day! You all are hilarious, keep them coming!!

[@owenhopper14]

This channel has the absolute best sponsor segments of any channel I have ever seen in my life!

[@jt3483]

Such a good video hahaha... Glad you guys embrace the chaos! After watching many of your videos, I finally decided to try some nice whiskies. I had been a Hennessey VSOP or Caipirinha person. Picked up Green Spot and Redbreast 12. Almost got the Redbreast Lustau but figured I'd go with the sure thing. Not disappointed at all! They are both delicious and smooth. Maybe I should have picked one Irish and one of something else, but I'm happy with my choices.

[@kirbyculp3449]

Redbreast Lustau can be very good, or just good. Try the Whistler Olorosso Cask. And try the Lustau Brandy de Jerez, excellent. Heck, try the original Lustau sherries too.

[@TubularBra]

I ❤️ you guys. B needs her own series of UK distilleries visits.

[@bike_practicer3677]

I'm very much "whatever is on the shelf" kind of drinker, I don't really chase so I sincerely appreciate these reviews!

[@brads5600]

Great list, Lagavulin was a bit too "briney" for me and would probably pick Laphroaig. Yall are the most genuinely entertaining youtube channel ever, and absolutley unmatched in terms of sponsor ads.

[@debasyskar]

My top whiskeys currently are - Bladnoch, Glen Cadam, Mortlach, the Glenturret, Cu Bocan, Yoichi Single Malt, Penderyn, The Kurayoshi, Gordon and Macphail, Berry and Rudd, Powers and Middleton Very Rare

[@odetodan2413]

The only Isla Scotch I own is the Offerman Lagavulin but I broke down and bought a bottle of Port Charlotte today because of this video. Also Banana definitely needs a trip to whiskeyland!

[@alanlauder1476]

The major problem with the Port Charlotte is the rate at which it disappears! Every other whiskey I buy lasts at least 4 weeks, but the PC barely makes it to week 2.

[@rossfudd256]

Good Morning People.

[@Lonelymann36]

I want to thank the three of you. You convinced me to try Red Breast and it is as good as you said it was. Thank you!

[@kellywellington7122]

Interesting...You reinforced my intent to try the Lagavulin 16, but I have Redbreast 12 in the cabinet and don't really touch it much. It gets put in Irish coffees. I tend to the more sherried whiskys and really prefer triple barrel varieties, like Auchentoshan Threewood and Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban. Your respondents tend to prefer the peated Scotches and veer towards Irish when the want something lighter...a preference for shortbread, mayhaps?

[@jtf2dan]

I am really impressed with the Tribe videos now...in fact cant wait for them each week. Used to like the Vault videos more...not anymore!

[@andrewtraylor314]

My current 3 favorites are Caol Ila 12, powers gold label, and wild turkey 101 rye. All purchases inspired by you

[@ABlackwood55]

These are nice, and got some good ideas from it. Would be interested in a video for top rated whiskey under X amount, maybe different price points? Some of my favorite 'cheaper' whiskeys would be Puncher's Chance and Basil Hayden's Bourbon

[@LuftKrigare]

This has to be one of my favorite episodes ever! So funny! Great whiskeys too.

[@Reginaldbaggins]

I always got Earth and lichin notes from Laddie. Like the smell of the air on a lakeshore in the Pacific NW on a rainy day.

[@davetbrunner]

Good job community, this is the best list of whiskeys to start a home bar

[@TheOriginalRaster]

Totally hilarious episode! And cool! Thanks

[@jtf2dan]

When the Lagavulin 16 gets such a great reaction....even AFTER drinking Port Charlotte 10 YO, AND Ardbeg Uigeadail ...you KNOW it is a kick ass Islay AND why it should be on the quintessential wall....always!

[@trombonegamer14]

Crazy. I find the 16 pretty underwhelming. 8s good though

[@wingracer1614]

I would take both over Lag any day. But then I seem to have a slight aversion to the combination of both peat and sherry. I like both on their own but the two combined, not so much. Give me peated bourbon casks.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

Tried Port Charlotte 2 weeks ago, on recommendation of this channel. Wow. Game changer.

[@MrNikolidas]

Aww Bri, come to Scotland and I'll give you my own personal tour of the highland distilleries. You've certainly earned it after all the teasing.

[@1stSgtSoulStealer]

Every Highland Park I've had is so good to me. I have the Valkyrja one, and it bends my mind in yumminess.

[@anthonycampbell4130]

How did Rex miss it... at 18:30. Daniel: "Its been a long time since I had a pair" (I know pear, but still)

[@MrZanzibar123]

Oh Jeez that was funny. "6 1/2 deep..." "I haven't had a pair in a long time..." Killing me.

[@robweaver566]

This is hilarious, it kept getting better and better as the chaos unfolded 👍 But genuinely I really enjoy the whisky tasting episodes so please keep them up.

[@danbaxter3597]

Kirkland Islay is a winner. We did a blind tasting with Port Charlotte, Ardbeg Wee Beastie, and Laphroaig 10. Everyone preferred the Kirkland and were shocked when the found out it was the Costco bottle.

[@louisvillebmxr]

I heard words that the Islay Kirkland is sourced from Caol Ila?

[@Hapa_Fodder]

Also, Redbreast Lustau Edition, is my fav by far!

[@mikemorrissey7928]

Both Irish on this list are awesome, but I do find some inconsistencies with Red Breast 12. From bottle to bottle, sometimes I find it flat. Other times I have found it too fruity, almost to a point the fruit smell / taste is overripe. And then sometimes it's just perfect. Green Spot seems so much more consistent from bottle to bottle with the exception being the green apple notes are at times stronger than others, but not in a negative way.

[@RedSoxFanatic4Life]

Great video, as always. I’d love to see you revisit this topic in a few months to see how the Tribe’s top 10 has changed in the past year.

[@kevinregan3224]

I recently tried the Bunnahabhain 12 Year, which I really enjoyed.

[@fredferd965]

In the late 1970's we drove through Canada and bought a bottle of "Captain's Table," a whisky made by McGuiness. I should have bought ten bottles. It was delicious!! Didn't have a high proof, but oh, the taste! You can't get it any more. Came in flat green bottle with a long neck.

[@tokero5199]

If I had to pick a single whiskey I would go for the Talisker 10, I really love that one..

[@drew5334]

This was one of my favorite episodes in a long time, you guys are hilarious lol

[@madjinxify]

I’ve really wanted to try the Redbreast cask strength. The regular is a bit bland for my taste, hoping the cask takes it up a notch. I do always have to have Redbreast 12 in the house, it’s by far the most approachable whiskey, and often what I have people getting into whiskey try.

[@silver924]

I have the same opinion. The regular 12 is a little bit..meh..but the cask strenght is waaaaay better.

[@sinocte]

And see, I keep both around, but I prefer drinking the regular. I almost exclusively use the cask strength for irish coffee. It makes, without question, the world's best irish coffee.

[@DayKlight]

the cask strength one is as expected way more intense. def. worth the price increase (atleast in my area).

[@madjinxify]

So I noticed my local store had the 2022 of the 15 year, which was a noticeable upgrade from the 12. It was way more up my alley.

[@rockdagaspar]

These 3 make the most entertaining whiskey videos. Real personalities and opinions.

[@mylesdocherty3845]

I can't stop watching your videos, Next time you are in Scotland I would Love to meet you guys !

[@jacobh9014]

The first time I had the classic laddie I fell in love. Unfortunately I can’t ever get it here in Utah.

[@tupakveli]

For anyone who's interested in the Highland Park 12 year, I'd recommend the Highland Park Cask Strength No. 2 instead (No. 1 is discontinued, but I have that and it's one of my favorites). It brings out a lot more character than the 12 year. Imo, the 12 year is watered down and the cask strength is what the 12 year should've been

[@anthonylambert4523]

You guys need to do an episode on naturally presented Scotch (completely non chill filtered,no added colouring,at least 46%) and why it tastes much better than coloured,filtered 40/43% whiskies. Highland Park,Lagavulin 16 could be so much better if presented naturally...

[@aldogomez2681]

I have a case and half of that Wild Turkey. That's very good old juice. Like the design on the cork.

[@defm1]

Lagavulin 16 just raised to 140 dollars at Binny's in Illinois.

[@WhiskyWars]

Hahaha, entertaining as ever, this is why this is the best whisky channel on KZbin, period!

[@FMateoVela]

Im glad that the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof made the list! I commented my top whiskeys on the previous video and 2 of them made it here! 😬

[@josergalvez]

That inch joke and nod to the camera "you know what im saying" lolololol

[@drvnlp6269]

I've been drinking my Redbreast cask with 2/3 12 year cask and 1/3 regular 12 year. Brings down the abv just a tad and tastes great

[@bobboberson6664]

She has really come along in her whiskey chops..... good job!!!

[@ShinyMrKnight]

I know this is random but hear me out. With Halloween around the corner, for some reason I can totally imagine you guys doing some sort of Wizard of Oz parody (I think it must be the whole "wizard" thing). Rex passes out after too much whiskey and wakes up in a strange land, where he must find the "Wizard of Whiskey" (Daniel). He meets some special guests along the way, and must be defeat the evil Whiskey Whitch of the Whest (Brianna) to get his wishes granted and get back home. Maybe instead of water being Brianna's weakness, it can be some watered-down (or just downright gross) whiskey. So much potential! Anyway, happy early Halloween!

[@CaptnSarcasmGaming]

Teeling Small Batch is my current favorite

[@michaellanglie5502]

the Classic Laddie and Port Charlette are my favorite of the Scotch. I agree 100% with the list in the actual order, not the "Hobbit" order.

[@pizzapimp8128]

I recently bought a bar and I’ve been slowly adding to their whiskey selection. In spite of my efforts, the top selling whiskey remains the same as it was when I took over: Jim Beam Red Stagg 😮. I’m baffled.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

😳

[@pizzapimp8128]

@@Sunny-jz3dy exactly.

[@Thau53]

Top 10 whiskeys! In no particular order, were there even 10?! Lol. Love the episode, you all have too much fun

[@squiffels5197]

I knew red breast 12 would end up somewhere on the list since it’s my go to whiskey in general, but didn’t expect number 1!

[@alecm4295]

Imo it's good but not worth $65 to me

[@joshburts1044]

Current single favorite, would have to be Knobcreek Rye. I've probably bought 6 bottles of the stuff over the last year

[@KeithBruton]

Great content!

[@mainnerd2222]

I'm going to have to venture into scotch. I'm not a big scotch fan, but I'll be open-minded and consider there is one out there I will like.

[@masone4589]

Saw the crowded barrel pick up rolling down 35 this morning… I was sad one of y’all wasn’t driving it

[@neildonaghy123]

Great list

[@darksiderahb]

Surprisingly, all the whiskies came in at #8. We have no idea how this happened!

[@TimHoekstra]

If you put it on it's side it'll show you that there are infinitely many whiskies that come in at #8.

[@Spiritbro77]

I really like EC small batch but not the cask strength. I've had 151 Rum and even 190 Gran in hairy buffalo's but that was always mixed and back in the day as well. I can do 100 proof and might a bit higher but 130 is pushing it. My days of moonshine drinking are over(and yes I know shine is a lot higher than 130) :)

[@pierrelavoie4161]

you guys and Brianna Really have to try some TE Bheag awsome stuff it will knock your socks off Its a Gaelic blended non chilled filtered and no color added whiskey. a must have. A hidden gem,

[@WhiskyLoversSociety]

Very nice list.