The Whisk(e)y Vault - Episode 5 - Ardbeg 10yr

[@rikki030381]

Rewatching in 2021 holy hell have times changed. Rex not interrupting Daniel and letting him tell stories. And Daniel in episode 5.... "I'll never ever say this again. Peat parts per million." Yet brings it up in almost every single peated whiskey episode since.

[@jaredslater1459]

It was this video that convinced me to charge head strong into peated whiskey. Got myself a bottle of ardbeg 10 and am now worried of what I am about to become. In a matter of hours, my beard grew several inches and my voice is at least a whole octave deeper

[@Ryanta37]

did you guys notice how the whisky was actually talked about? These were wild times

[@WhiskeyVault]

Crazy. Dark days indeed

[@HonorThyTarkus]

DANIEL-TERNITY

[@zackstrife4322]

Kinda miss that honestly. Their unfocused banter is fun but i sometimes i watch a video because am considering a whisky and actually want to know stuff about it and what they think...

[@Maxijyze]

Opened my bottle today. So good! Sweet, smoked meats, savory, meaty, has smoky after taste. Awesome! One of my favorites!

[@user-zx1ir7jt4c]

With so damn many whiskey review channels on YT these guys are the best!

[@Jjf109nine]

Takes notes guys: Look at Rex, look at Rex now, this is what happens when you drink Whisky

[@colinglen4505]

interesting to see Rex in the earlier videos .. it's like months of hanging around with Daniel has turned him into Disney pirate.

[@jashayou]

Oh, Episode 5. Y'all looking so respectable! It took me a couple years to get to where I SO appreciate the Ardbeg. Thanks for the review and continued education! What a wonderful whiskey.

[@insomniousdream]

Rex shows such restraint. It's uncomfortable.

[@IC86]

I’m new to your channel, and they are very informative and helpful. I just found and purchased a bottle of Ardbeg 10 as my introduction into heavily peated Scotches, and I sipped it as I watched your review. I’m still learning the flavors, and I’m liking it a lot.

[@codykerstin3439]

This was my second scotch ever, and first islay, and wow, I drank it and was speachless, no joke. This is delicous, and an amazing drink.

[@edgarvalencia3827]

I’ve tried many scotch whiskys and by far this one I can recognize if I was blind folded. A must try at least once

[@BrettWilliamson]

Drinking one as I watch. Bloody beautiful Whisky!

[@TheCrimsonIdol987]

It's my all time favorite. Drinking this, I think of smoked BBQ, and it's so good. It's amazing.

[@Anthony69420]

this is my favorite episode. the old format that hooked me when I was a wee whisk(e)y lad

[@NeilAC78]

This is my all time favourite. Light and floral with an almighty long complex smoke finish and takes your head clean off.

[@chacehawkins4708]

It is crazy to see the days when Rex was "intermediate". Rex, your taste has improved now that you have tasted over 200 whiskeys. Also thanks you for coming along to instigate Daniel to explain things, and ask the questions us amateurs can't

[@Strykenine]

This was before the Medallion. Good times.

[@WayfaringJames]

I’m thinking about trying Ardbeg soon, so I’m working through your Ardbeg reviews. This is the earliest whiskey vault video I’ve watched, and it’s crazy how different it was than the videos are now.

[@Timbucktoo32]

I love them all

[@NickGibbsmusic]

Another fantastic, completely non-arrogant and fun review! Thanks for not being the serious, deadpan whisky reviewers more likely to put me to sleep than inspire me to try new things.

[@MrJhappold]

So cool to be a relatively new follower to see your older videos. Love ya guys. Keep it up!! Love the Ardbeg the Ultimate (10) . That’s my jam for Islay Scotches.

[@joeappleton6849]

Classic intro music

[@virginiacommonwealthroaste2070]

I type in Ardbeg and this pops up… wow you guys have come along way over the last few years.

[@Sandpitboy]

Ha ha, the old days when you were still trying to be slightly serious

[@WhiskeyVault]

ahhhh, memories.

[@pewheretic7967]

I tolerate the goofiness, even laugh out loud with it, but in my way-too-serious-middle-aged-personality I more enjoy the seriousness and intelligent input. Sure, they can fart and burp and scratch themselves from time to time, but I hope the seriousness never fades completely. Or am I a stick in the mud?

[@jmchanti]

not at all

[@alexanderlipowsky6055]

The 24 y/o agrees

[@chacehawkins4708]

Ardbeg 10 "This is hurting me...and I like it"

[@cheyneturbyfill4727]

Super clean, no additional coloring. Agreeably I get a mint on the note along with a honey tangerine, almost floral softness. Reminds me of walking through fall leaves after it rains. First thing I get in taste is a briny saltiness, the peat is certainly fresh with a hint of licorice and finishes with a sweet mint on the tip of the tongue. So many flavors I get with each additional sip, definitely a glass to savor. Well played gentleman.

[@rogerwelsh2335]

Perfect description. It knocks you out but right after you forget what it felt like and keep drinking more. I can drink a higher quantity of Islay than any other scotch

[@Koby616]

Cheers 🥂

[@jdguillot8647]

"...like love in a glass." Perfection.

[@AlReyn]

New to the channel and a relatively new appreciator of whisk(e)y and bourbon. Saw this bottle of Ardbeg today for a good price but wasn't sure whether to buy?? Great channel l, hilarious and informative

[@Brutusofbaine]

I just tried a bottle of this. Holly cow what a taste journey. I am enjoying this and your channel. Thank you.

[@dhoyan]

Ardbeg 10 is a great whisky. I am new to peat but it was love at first dram!

[@ryanpennington8108]

This was my first scotch that I tried at random because I asked the bartender to surprise me, not gonna lie it knocked me on my ass at first but I've found a deep appreciation for it. While I tend to prefer whiskeys that are easier to knock back. Ardbeg is definitely for those nights where I'm doing paper work, studying, reading, whatever. Love it.

[@vikramiot6233]

Amazing historic background, loved the video!

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

June 30, 2020 - love the jacket. Need to bring it back! I’m not sure but I think I can hear Roy in the background.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Fun to catch an early video of you guys. You sure have loosed up over the years! Cheers

[@WhiskeyVault]

No kidding! This was back when we thought we were serious.

[@placebo5466]

I've ventured up to the $200 bottles of Ardbeg. I still keep coming back to the 10. The light color always makes first time triers(?) overconfident. After a rough day at work. A couple strong pours of Ardy 10 makes me feel like a new man.

[@leojanuszewski1019]

By far my favorite whisky. At a great price point too. Will always have a bottle of this on hand.

[@EatBars]

The first time I tasted Ardberg was after a couple of bottles of wine in Spain. My dad is a big whiskey fan and he gave me a glass of Ardbeg. My thought was "I like whiskey", but this was next level. It felt like I was breathing in a bonfire, and the taste was so powerful. I finished the drink and went to bed. The next morning my mouth tasted like I had ate an entire bonfire. Moral of the story: Ardbeg is not an entry level whiskey. I like it now, but this was way back when I had just started drinking whiskey.

[@UnknownDarkness1]

Idk I'm pretty new into the whisky world, tried Maker's Mark, Johnnie walker red and black, Glenlivet distillers reserve (triple cask) and a few others with friends (Chivas 12, grants, Jameson, most of the popular budget ones) and I decided last week to get a bottle of ardbeg 10, amazing introduction to the world of scotch in my opinion, so much more drinkable and enjoyable than anything else I've tasted.... To me it feels much smoother and lighter than the rest and oh so delicious, I would personally recommend it to any friend of mine that wants to get into whisky, but that's just my expe

[@danlepine9761]

Loving my first botttle. Bring back the bag pipe intros. It’s so funny when Rex used to dress up and look like he’s a Abercrombie model runner up.

[@shilohstore6086]

It's amazing how bare the whiskey Vault looks!

[@michaelcharlesthearchangel]

My review as a gourmet Nose: Heavy minty peat smoke in sea mist & tanned leather, hints of Scotch heather settling into a light chocolate-vanilla syrup & Irish moss on cast-iron-reduced tree fruit Palate: Smoked dark fruits & charred berries with a citrus squeeze, fresh baseball glove leather, ancient wood, cacao nibs giving way to ginger snaps Aftertaste: Oak, clove & spices, black pepper, natural rope, aged leather with cigar tobacco

[@justanotherparatrooper7098]

So the other day i gave all my dead batteries way. Free of charge.

[@WhiskeyVault]

You are a golden god

[@michaelcristoferi6845]

Just picked up a bottle of ardbeg 10, and rushed to see if Rex and daniel had done a review. Boy how the times have changed! The boys and the vault look SO different!

[@bradwebb4925]

Really enjoying your reviews. Informative, funny and not pretentious. Great job! I didn't understand what "complex" meant in regards to Whisky until I tried my first "peated" whiskey. (Talisker 10). First sip was straight medicine cabinet. Thought I hated it... for about 5 minutes. Then I came back to it and started tasting, smelling different things. By the time I made it through the bottle over the course of a couple of months, I loved it. Medicinal smells and taste gave way to mesquite smoke, brine, sea-salt, citrus and fruitcake. It truly is like "love in a glass." Sometimes great, often painful, but always worth it. Anyway, keep up the good work.

[@WhiskeyVault]

This is a great review of Ardbeg. I never picked out fruitcake, but I agree completely. Thanks for the kind words!

[@blainem2258]

Ima steal that last line on ‘love in a glass’. Cheers

[@1993spectre]

I just found out about these 2 and seeing one of there old Videos is really funny. (Not that the current ones are dull or anything :D) ;)

[@ggold3357]

Finally got around to trying this last night: NYE 2021! I love it! For you tobacco enthusiasts out there, this is like drinking a liquid English pipe tobacco. So good! Happy new year everyone!

[@datguy9408]

I had the 5yr at the bar and liked it a lot, so today I picked up the 10yr and I’m really excited.

[@DarwinsBeerReviews]

Drinking this now. Awesome tasting notes! Love it!

[@tristansteinhelfer8083]

Got my first bottle of it last week definitely in my top five. It had a salty oily taste that reminds me of seaweed snacks. goes great with a cigar

[@justinrother5311]

Watching this time capsule now is hilarious. Rex was so tame.

[@zackstrife4322]

And didn't even knew what peat was... Handled it well though... Thanks to laphroaig 10 being his first whisky thanks to Daniel maybe...

[@reptilianskin]

Ardberg is a very interesting Whisky. I really like it. The first time I had it, I couldn't believe the odour when I opened the bottle. My only other Islay scotch before Ardberg was Lagavulin. I thought I'd have a deep rich colour to Ardberg, and it surprised me how light it was in colour. I smell salt, tar, seaweed and a touch of the lighter tastes you mentioned.

[@WhiskeyVault]

yes. love both of these.

[@wking8]

Lagavulin colors their whisky. Dems why

[@sharicook7693]

So happy I decided to start at the beginning. Learning so much but how do you remember all this info

[@jesseregenauer630]

Just a bit under $50 here in west central Wisconsin for the Ardbeg 10. One of my absolute favorites.....

[@SonLeiBen]

Bought this today thanks to you guys. Looking forward to try it this weekend. A 70 cl bottle costs 77 USD in Norway BTW.

[@rp8164]

It's around £47 in the UK

[@ninja36inc]

just got my first taste of Ardbeg 10 not sure if its the Scottish blood in me or my love of bbq but that's one good whisky i have to thank you guys for bringing it to my attention defiantly going to keep that stocked now i just need to find others to enjoy it with

[@yogibearstie]

To me the dram starts rather medicinal, but by the end is sweet. It always leaves me wanting more and with a rich smokey throat.

[@DasGrinch]

Ah, those were the days, when Rex dressed like a prisoner, and Daniel wore his collars popped.

[@danovichi]

Just discovered this scotch. It is everything they said it was. Outstanding!

[@Will057]

Is it me or was Rex a bit shy and relaxed, now he is out of control lol love these guys

[@bobklee2397]

Just bought one, can’t wait to taste it

[@Demobius]

It's easy to say nice things about Ardbeg 10, but I would describe it differently. I get a note of honey, followed by a smooth, buttery finish. It's the best middle shelf Islay I have found.

[@captaincatastrophe5143]

Comming back to this from 2020... Jeebus this is fucking scary.

[@thejonathandoan]

We all start somewhere! :) You can tell Daniel doesn't like the glass top table at all...

[@snowopossum5910]

I finally got to try it this weekend. I kept getting like a smoked bacon smell from it, I think my nose is busted.

[@davidbroughall3782]

This is like the hoppiness of IPA's. The hops were added, not for flavor, but as a preservative for the beer on its long journey from England to India, hence India Pale Ale.

[@babyleprachon]

ohh how Rex was a young and ripe little lad... Daniel, what have you done...

[@Rhythmicbodywork]

Look how clean the vault is 😳

[@alexlowe4100]

Got my first glass of Ardbeg 10 in front of me. Just preparing to dive in and here to know what to look out for so my palette is prepped... [back from the first-ever sip]... Dam... that's ...that's... so f'in smoky! Phew :)

[@luiswells5629]

Peat!!! It's there any danger of depleting the supply of peat given the increasing popularity of peated whisky?

[@WhiskeyVault]

Yes, and no. It covers a massive percentage of the earth, so there's no current danger of running out. However, the taste and affect of the smoke on whisky is completely different based on where it's from. So in general, we have plenty of peat. But when it comes to the Scottish peat on Islay, yes it's going to run out at some point.

[@jasonf8502]

Whiskey Vault is there any actual research to back up this statement or is it utter speculation?

[@alphamondragon]

They'll have to import it... all the way from Jura.

[@jasonf8502]

Anticonny ya know, like scientific research... Evidence of the claim. You saying its not sustainable on islay due to whiskey production goes against what the distillieries say and what the local scientists have reportedly stated. The only thing i can find to support that islay is currently running out of peat is an april fools article from a handful of years ago.

[@Apolloneek]

Jason F well the fact it grows so slow usually cm a year so when they use more then it can regenerate espically when it's also used for heat for electrical

[@D0sTKhan]

The white wine analogy. Dead on.

[@dward5497]

so I have been watching a lot of review videos during quarantine... Catching up basically. But what happened to the sport coat and jeans!?!?!

[@1964TP]

Which do you prefer the Ardbeg or Laphroaig, or other, when it comes to this beated style of whisky. I am looking to purchase one and I am trying to make a decision.

[@WhiskeyVault]

I really love them both, but I find the Laphroaig a bit lighter than the Ardbeg

[@connorduff9278]

First proper single malt I bought. I hated it. It tasted like someone blowing a bonfire into my mouth. Then as I tried other whiskys, I came back to it and it tasted so different. Peaty smoke with a real sweet finish. On that day it became my favourite, I can't get enough of it. The best things are an acquired taste.

[@spud1907]

I've had that happen to me with whiskeys before. I think before your palate gets adjusted to noticing flavor hints behind the alcohol..ALL you can taste is the strong flavors that compete with the alcohol..like smoke in an Islay. After you palate adjusts, and you can actually taste the flavor of the whiskey (like vanilla notes in an Ardbeg beyond the smoke)...then you find that past whiskeys you hated suddenly become your favorite :)

[@Jeffreykum]

I got a bottle of Ardbeg 10 and it tastes like cleaning shop why?

[@GordonAtkinson]

So do the deeper, more amber colors one sees in American whiskeys come from the fact that the barrels are new and, one assumes, have more color to impart?

[@WhiskeyVault]

Yes! New Oak has the most impact on a whisky. If you buy one of those 5liter barrels online, you can create a dark gold whisky from moonshine in about 3 or 4 months. Of course, it doesn't create subtlety and nuance, but it definitely imparts heavy oak flavor!

[@davidstefek6198]

Do you know if Ardbeg has some additonal coloring? Thanks for this nice review:)

[@zackstrife4322]

No color, no chill filtration

[@bobrogers1]

I keep hoping that you guys are going to do reviews of certain whiskies, and then I go back through the library and find that you already did it :)

[@WhiskeyVault]

surprises!

[@alexwilkerson6346]

Damn did Rex really go from this to what he is now in 2 years? Nice

[@shawnli9775]

To me it smells like a rained flower field. Peaty, smoky and very sweet smell. After taste is smoky and a long vanilla flavour.

[@alansmithee4895]

Its not as smoky & bodacious as laphroaig but it's woody-er. Also, no artificial coloring in Ardbeg whereas Laphroaig does have fake coloring in it.

[@shmulikanglister]

Daniel - it's actually phenol parts per million. Phenol is a molecule and it's what gives the peated whisky its smell. And it does matter - the Octomore of bruichladdich will taste very differently than 30yo Laphroaig.

[@christopherchristianvanlan1809]

Palate: Burnt tires, horseleather. 5 tonnes of cigars. I think Grandpa's shoes. Yes...but the sensations afterwards are great And a bit of pain

[@dbunce10]

sword with a pinky, perfect metaphor. 7 yrs. later

[@davidstefek6198]

It´s like "Oh, hey Ardbeg, how much ppm you are smoked? Ardbeg: "YES"

[@robviousobviously5757]

man this was a long time ago when I saw this first..

[@esqbdc]

Where's Waldo/Rex? That shirt is the bar version of the classic kids book! Probably not intentional?

[@jw-lk1pe]

are there any scotches that uses virgin oak?

[@brentross9233]

Stopped in indiana today and bought Ardbeg 10, in a display case with small bottles of Corryvreckan and Uigedail, for $64 with tax!

[@danielgriffin9986]

I'm drinking it just now and it's very smokey, like a campfire

[@networkcomplex1708]

Just because of this video I bought a bottle for $45 and it came with a mini bottle of uigeadail

[@stevens5775]

That's a ridiculously good deal. I get a bottle for 50$ alone, no little bottle extra..the uigeadale is an even more expensive scotch

[@Cryo_Gen]

Daniel we share a last name! Represent! But for real this vid just solidified my choice of wedding gift for my friend

[@kaarelx8]

Damn i have bought this bottle but never drank it. Gave it to one of my good relatives for a gift when i went over there few years back but i didn't stay there for longer. I did smell it and it smelt good. Have to get myself a bottle now, but it's quite expensive here (50EUR/60USD) in Estonia where health minister is a screwed up alcohol tax lover.. They raised beer tax 65% in July and want to raise it by 166% by 2020 (Estonians tend to have a slight problem with alcohol, it's cold and dark here).

[@magpieminto4856]

Britain has the same problem with power crazed dictators slapping everything with tax. Tax is essentially legalised theft from hardworking people, I say any government who agrees with taxing its citizens needs overthrowing

[@latwood101252]

I am a mom...Rex love your hair!

[@adamjackson4951]

Beautiful whiskey, wouldn’t say it’s better than a Bowmoore 10 but it has it’s own uniqueness to it. When taking a good ol wiff I got a strong smell of an old lighthouse and burnt rope. Sounds silly but that’s what the beak picked up.

[@vaishakamblee2620]

Having watched your videos in 2019, this is such sweet nostalgia. Daniel is in a suit?! Rex recently had a haircut?! He doesnt know what PEAT is!? Good times... How far we have come.

[@luca9408]

bought it today love it

[@BigBatYT]

I believe he mentions Pete’s parts per million in several later episodes 😂

[@pnorton75]

Tried this for the first time a couple days ago. Is it normal to have an asparagus effect with Ardbeg? The day after my urine smelled like a campfire. I kid you not.

[@himanshumehta6252]

Oh man.. I think i am no more a rookie.. I could totally smell freshness, and mint notes.. But, only after i watered it down a bit.. Prior to water i could just smell the aggressive smokey notes.. Water did unleash the flavors helplessly hidden behind that peat.. I don't know if i am right or not.. But i could smell a combination of raisins, apricot and cherry..

[@himanshumehta6252]

Well.. I guess the definition of rookie is subjective.. I meant not as much of a rookie as i used to be..

[@shawnbaker3245]

Rex looked like Mac from Always Sunny. Lol

[@Sasquatch0utdoors]

I bought this Ardbeg 10 and in my personal opinion, its not terrible but it absolutley gonna take someone with a Distinct tasting pallet, i experinced the taste of colonge in my mouth