Kilts & Culture Full Episode 8.2.19

[@marquepadley2715]

Just a heads up guy's, the rule of thumb with good scotch is a minute in the glass for every year in the cask, so the Dalmore should of sat for 12-15 minutes before nosing or tasting. You'll find if you come back to the Dalmore in 3-4 months that this whisky will be entirely different in taste and nosing, you should come back to this one and do a re-review of it, you'll be quite amazed. Great show and New studio. Slainte'

[@rickmoore3730]

Good to know Marque Padley . Thanks for the scotch lesson .

[@nutyyyy]

Definitely it's good to let it sit for a while. This is advantage of taking it slow with small sips. Try it immediately after adding water and let it sit for a few minutes between sips and you get a different experience as times goes on.

[@Trav_Can]

I like the new studio with the tartan books! Eric is correct about the Big Bang and Time.

[@usakilts]

Thanks!

[@KerrMP]

If you were unaware, it looks like the last 30 seconds of the video freezes, but you still have audio.

[@thomaspatton4401]

the perfect way to follow that intro with The Dalmore this has become my favorite Scotch so far and I have tried a fair few since this video first aired Including Lagavulin, finally, (Very Peaty)! I am hooked just not addicted. For those who are unaware; Scotch is NOT a shooter! it is to be sipped slowly and enjoyed for the taste. If you are just looking to get hammered then stick with beer and have a happy hangover! When you are ready to grow up and slow down a bit and start to enjoy the finer things in life, then give it another try. Then welcome to the fine life baby! Keep on Rockin'! ;)

[@DavidRCelebrezze]

Love your videos- very informative and fun!

[@ichabod0391]

For Rocky, Mac, Ian and the other kilt makers; How did you get started in making kilts? Who taught you? Do you go to a specialty school or did you have a mentor? Who does the quality control after a kilt is made? Does anyone over look the finished kilt after someone's kilt is made? What is the future in making kilts, I mean any kind of updates or techniques presented in the process that is going to be a standard in the kilt making business?

[@USAKiltsOfficial]

Great questions! We'll answer those on an upcoming show!

[@ichabod0391]

@@USAKiltsOfficial That might be a good topic for a whole show and maybe have everyone who makes kilts answer this questions as maybe a larger forum. Maybe even have a show and tell where they show their "First" kilt.

[@thomaspatton4401]

Here is a BIG one guys; What is the difference between black tie and white tie formal? How do they contrast to both Highland and Saxon wear. Which out ranks which? And, What venues for each and how do they differ?

[@slydermartin6008]

Congrats on the new space. Very nice. Even better.....first scotch to Christen the space... Dalmore. One of my favorites. Not a "peat" fan....doesn't mean I'm right.....just my preference. I watched waiting for the subtleties of the scotch to set in and there it was. Good scores from "peat people" ;- }. As always I love the UKCT vids. Oh wait!!!!! The UKCT "Fireside Chats"!!! Now there's something.

[@Who_TF_Is_Waldo]

Fantastic intro! Had quite the chuckle!

[@totalstrider]

But what about during winter terms, i have read that they would wear it almost down to the ankles?

[@miguelmcwilliams7015]

Dalmore wow i wouldn't mind trying some . Richard Paterson knows what he is doing.

[@nutyyyy]

For the price there are better malts but it's not bad. Unfortunately they chill filter and use plenty of caramel for the colour.

[@seanseanor7074]

Is the quote from Tombstone? Doc Holiday said it.

[@usakilts]

Yes, it is!

[@michaellarson7694]

Love the ‘Chariots of Fire’ theme. Nice touch.

[@Thekiltedrifleman]

I believe that reference is from the movie tombstone

[@straycat1674]

The one thumbs down had to be someone who is completely sober!

[@philiptruitt]

You had me!! Very good! Love the long form videos!

[@ninjazx12rvampire]

Hey guys Love watching your content I’m sat over in Wales and loved the fact Eric mentioned HEMA I’m a practitioner of a few disciplines. If you want awesome weapons and so on related to Celtic/highland heritage try The knight shop they do everything from wall hangers, HEMA, re-enactment to real high carbon steel sharps even armours. Going back to your videos they are awesome plenty of information and humour. I know it would be easier to get a kilt and all from Scotland for me but if I ever get the money saved then I will most definitely be in contact and purchasing from yourselves.

[@USAKiltsOfficial]

Very happy to hear!

[@bchucky101]

Would it be ok to not wear a tie with a day wear braemar jacket and vest? I like the open collar look but I'm not sure if it's something that's done

[@rickmoore3730]

Well I'm about to do that very thing when I fly to Norway next week . I will let you know if I get booted off the aircraft for not wearing a tie . I have already worn it without the tie ( or vest ) and for casual daywear it is fine by me considering so many people just dress in sweat pants and such nowadays . Go with it .

[@ichabod0391]

What tartan was Mac's kilt?

[@USAKiltsOfficial]

Stewart of Appin Weathered

[@SanLewy]

My question was answered (on Irish Walking Hats), but it was the only one not associated with a name. I'll certainly remember that when I order my next kilt.

[@thomaspatton4401]

"Kaviat Emptor" For those who don't know is Latin for "Let the Buyer Beware!" Do your homework and Vet the companies you plan to order from. Good Advice on the whole.

[@michaelschmidt4618]

Eric have you ever thought about putting on some antlers and and coming on the show and introducing yourself as the Rocky and Bullwinkle show just for shits and giggles, I think that that would be funny

[@thomaspatton4401]

It would be a "hoot" yes, but it would mean a copywrite infringement too. Which would take the "hoot" right out of it.

[@pierreouellette4778]

What tartan is Eric wearing?

[@USAKiltsOfficial]

He's wearing our Alaska State Seal tartan: www.usakilts.com/kilts-and-packages/usak-exclusive-tartans/state-seal-tartans/alaska.html

[@nutyyyy]

There is no unique like for like equivalent for morning dress in Highland wear. However in the UK any event requiring that has this dress code also permits you to wear formal highland daywear as a folk costume. This applies to any royal events as well. It is appropriate to wear formal highland daywear in lieu of morning dress to events such as Royal Ascot, The trooping of the colour, royal weddings etc. So my advice is to check and confirm with whoever is running the event and explain the background the formality of the outfit. Generally highland dress is more formal by default so you for example again in the UK a Prince Charlie with a wing collar shirt (in UK you only ever wear a wind collar with white tie) and black or white bowtie is appropriate for evening white tie, though you can make it even more formal and uniquely white tie, but for most events men wear a PC. So in other words don't try and create an entirely unseen outfit to fit the dress code because Highland Dress has it's own appropriate codes and these can be used in lieu of other forms of dress.

[@Lybrion1]

Sometimes these whiskies say somethings they want us to see, but I THINK THE TRUTH IS ALL ABOUT GETTING A GOOD DRUNKEN FLAVOR...

[@RoyMcLellan]

As for addressing the multitude of questions, I would love to see some short, casual selfie-style videos, no production quality required, just around the shop with a cell phone, answering a question as you have a minute or two. Or interesting or funny moments around the shop as they happen. I really enjoy these long videos, but some less formal ones would be great. Just my two cents.

[@slydermartin6008]

Agreed.

[@Trav_Can]

These two are a hoot!

[@michaelschmidt4618]

Is there still McSavidge clan tartan, my grandmother and great uncles wore a tartan that was a middle green main color with wide yellow stripes with red,dark blue,horizontal and vertical stripes and I think a few other colors too, it has been quite a few years since I saw the kilts my family wore, but almost all of my family on that side of the family is deceased now

[@Whatlander]

I didn't find anything under "McSavidge" on the Scottish Register of Tartans, though the Mississippi tartan looked a little bit like what you described? If you can't find any information about a clan or modern clan society on facebook, then you might try googling the name as a sept and see if an affiliated clan comes up. If the McSavidge family was a sept of some other clan, that might be the tartan your family wore.

[@michaelschmidt4618]

@@Whatlander one of my uncles from Scotland came to Phoenix to visit his little brother while he was in the hospital for prostate cancer ,while he was here he told me that clan McSavidge was kicked out of Scotland for the uprising that they were involved in while trying to kick the British government out of Scotland, there was 26 clans told to leave or be absorbed into a bigger clan, the clan that they were to be absorbed into was Mackenzie clan

[@michaelsommers2356]

Florida has two seasons: the rainy season, the the three other days of the year.

[@kinglyzard]

I hear ya. We have two seasons here too. Construction and Winter.

[@nathanielkidd2840]

Is there a mill that will use merino wool for making their tartans?

[@allencampbell9719]

I'd like to purchase a great kilt in Ancient Campbell tartan and a Saltire tam for festivals. From a historical perspective, would these to items clash? Were there Campbell Jacobite supporters?

[@USAKiltsOfficial]

The Campbells were Hanoverian supporters before and during the '45. Now, technically this doesn't mean every single individual clan member was. It's _possible_ a few factions within the clan were Jacobite, but I don't have data and they'd have been renegades of a sort. Regardless, the Campbell tartan was what became the "Government Sett" aka Black Watch, so I would not use it for a Jacobite impression even if you do find evidence of Jacobites with the last name "Campbell". Hope that's not a downer for you. - Erik

[@thomaspatton4401]

NAWWW! You guys are just naturally brite!

[@seanogle5182]

What sporran is Eric wearing? I love the look.

[@mr.t3p370]

😅😂🤣😅😂🤣👍

[@KerrMP]

I like the new place, but do miss the mannequins all kilted out!

[@corksauve4949]

I think I have all the Frog Morten tins.

[@joegroves1519]

Flight of the Phoenix - original, yep. Concur, remake sucked, and yes I am old!

[@maximilianolimamoreira5002]

you have a nice kilt,sir!