Whiskey Review: Laphroaig Four Oak with Laphroaig Classic Comparison

[@leeteague8126]

you guys should reach out to nick offerman, see if you can get him to do a guest appearance- in character as ron swanson

[@ToMBrlcKeR]

About fifteen years ago, I walked into a liquor store and began my journey into Scotch, first with blended Chivas Regal and Johnny Walker Black and then I began trying single malts such as Glenlivet and others. It was just happenstance that I picked up a bottle of Laphroaig 10 and fell in love. I've forced myself to explore others, but if I had to settle down and commit to one, that would be it. I've bought at least one bottle the past fifteen years if not more.

[@gamegeargirl8086]

The Four Oak is one of my favourites and is definitely my go to Laphroaig at the moment.

[@stanislavmigra]

Mee too ;)

[@Lacotemale]

Me three! 😄

[@astronemir]

How old is it aged? 10?

[@gamegeargirl8086]

@@astronemir NAS (no age statement)

[@darrylcalder]

Does Rex have another stain on his shirt? Does he sleep out back or something?

[@haroldfitzpatrick5900]

D Cald He has a cot under the porch.

[@darrianweathington1923]

He sleeps at the front door of the vault until Daniel comes back

[@dylannorthrup5439]

Definitely considering this one for my upcoming trip... tough choices when I only fly internationally once per year.

[@jeffjarvis222]

It's Star Wars! Mos Eisley is code for Moss Islay. What do you think those farmers are making with their "moisture evaporators?" These ARE the drams you're looking for. May Laphroaig be with you!

[@haroldfitzpatrick5900]

My most violent drinking experience of all time was Campari. If you havn't had it, imagine eating a grapefruit like an apple; that's what it tastes like.

[@Synday]

campari is for mixing, dude.

[@503appie]

I love campari, not straight though. I didn't like it at first either. I like grapefruit though, but without the pith :p I recommend the classic negroni with fresh vermouth (read: not destroyed by oxidation). Since we're at a whisky channel I also recommend the unholy triniti with compass box spice tree.

[@haroldfitzpatrick5900]

@@503appie Honest question, how does vermouth get destroyed by oxidation? Does it go bad in the bottle?

[@dylannorthrup5439]

Harold Fitzpatrick it grows on ya... but clearly you haven’t had Fernet Branca yet - it’s on a whole other level of bitterness.

[@503appie]

@@haroldfitzpatrick5900 vermouth is just like wine in terms of oxidation. It's just slightly fortified to ~16-18%. It does not oxidize as quickly as wine but optimally you need to finish a bottle in 1-2 months. Otherwise it can get a bad taste. Putting it in the fridge helps, I also use 'private preserve' gas to prevent oxidation. You can also get smaller bottles of vermouth, in Europe Carpanta Antica is available in 35,5cl.

[@Lacotemale]

Just picked this up from my trip abroad. Was curious what Dan and Rex would say. I like it and especially like the big bottle.

[@chrisbrown7216]

Just picked this up on a recent trip. Haven't cracked it open yet. Thanks for the review

[@anthonylambert4523]

The good old days when Whiskey vault/Whiskey Tribe videos were entertaining and informative with just the right balance !!

[@stanislavmigra]

Have this at home and really love it (as my childhood was full of rynnig thru pine woods, so it reminda me off). Oh and even in this Laphroaig Im getting prominent vanila note (in direction of pear or cream cheese froating) in the aftertaste.

[@YaBoyJedi]

Bro lephroig is one of the whiskies that is coming in my birthday box. I picked out a select few bottles for my birthday thats coming up. Scotch is making a big approach while American bourbon can just sit back and blend in the background. In the middle of all this you’ve got Irish whiskey making statements that get everyone’s attention. Such an amazing box. Oh I’m also getting the unaged versions of each whisk(e)y. Along with a bottle of potato, oat, and meed vodka styles. A bottle of each. All of that for $150. Boy am I excited.

[@tavo.B]

Laphroaig four oak is my favourite single malt of all time (maybe after lagavulin 16 TBH). Its a BBQ in a bottle

[@bryanlushbough659]

"Hey Patrick...you know what's funnier than 24?" "...Twenty-fiiiiive"

[@darrianweathington1923]

What's a good reasonably priced winter whiskey?

[@JimmyLeg]

Ardbeg Ten

[@TheTachy0n]

Ardbeg 10, Talisker 10, Bowmore 12, Lagavulin 16. If you like smoke winter time as I do that is.

[@markstevens4599]

When I turned 21 I made a 'Prairie Fire' shot. It was supposed to be an ounce of whiskey with a dash of tobasco. But in my ignorance I did an ounce of whiskey (Crown Royal) and a ounce of tobasco. My voice has never been the same.

[@MarkusKreitner]

I just can't unsee those stains on Rex' t-shirt...but I do own the Four Oak and it is very good indeed

[@vibeauxssxuaebiv3489]

I just bought one, and have only seen bad reviews. I'm glad to see some good press because I haven’t tasted it yet. Still on the plane in fact.

[@RoadTrooper]

Love the 10 and was mad excited to get a litre bottle of the 4 Oak, I liked it but didn't love it, worse still it hated me! Every single fecken time I took a dram I got a headache and had to give up on it, I've never had that reaction like that from any other whiskey. Luckily my wife is a whiskey peat monster goddess and polished off the bottle for me lol. My most violent, and - I'm not ashamed to admit "sexually enlightening" drinking experience was the Ardbeg Kelpie, that salty smokey sea beastie slapped my ass so hard two of my front teeth fell out ;)

[@reg55000]

Ok but what was that eight wood whisky?

[@zacharybender1407]

Would you make a video of recommendations for how to stock a whiskey cabinet that includes all the different major types of whiskey that we could build from.

[@ImAManMann]

I received this from my sister in law who lives in England.... I held off opening because I'm a talisker 10 drinker... I had hopes after this review... it disappointed... it was too sweet and lacked body... like watered down juice... I will drink it... but would trade for a talisker any day.

[@jcetera]

i know distilleries have different char level for barrels, but do any mix different char level staves into one barrel? also I loved the orangerie.

[@roshan081990]

Hey guys... Could you review Oban Little Bay please?

[@fluffywhiteducky]

Can you guys get your hands on a bottle of Old Forrester 1910??

[@qthemusiq4461]

What started off as Rex's tasting notes on whiskey turned into 2 guys getting people to send them free whiskey! What a deal. THEY'RE BOTH MOOCHES!!!

[@The4Wills]

So when I first opened my L10 I loved it. Earthy smoke wood all good. Now when I get a wee drip, all I get is nail polish and acetone, what happened to it or is it me? It’s not old and stored in a cool dark cabinet. I never pour a dram, just small samples like on the videos. Help.

[@MCRoadk1ll]

Love the video. I don't mind watching the full frame. No need to keep cropping in and out at half resolution and a bit too much.

[@joeprestera2239]

damn I want to try this! My problem is that I am not flying anywhere for a while... so if I wanted to get this from my airport I would have to pay like $35 to park for 10mins so I could run in and get it!

[@haroldfitzpatrick5900]

J Pres Hmmm, that could be a great hack; can you go into a duty free shop without buying a ticket?!

[@darthtripedacus1]

No they want to see your passport and your ticket to buy alcohol

[@TJay05]

What is the smokiest Laphroaig you know of? So far I only tried the 10 and the QC ant thought the Quarter Cask was better.

[@albenjammin]

Question: There was a huge amount of drama in my local bourbon group recently due to someone getting charged a $2.00 neat fee on their receipt. It was never mentioned by the bartender or on the menu. The bartenders in the group were split on weather or not all patrons should assume a neat charge. Also stating that the charge is because a neat pour is larger than a "shot" which is the price often listed. The issue is every bar seems different, and some claim neat or rocks charges and others do not, some do 1.oz others 1.5 some 2. What are your thoughts on this? Does Texas have a more standard charging/pour system and is it okay to be upset about a rocks or neat charge when not listed on the menu or by the bartender?

[@slg8j]

Tennessee Hills Distillery in Jonesboro, TN is now producing a whiskey labeled as bourbon that has an age statement of 2 years. Does this legally fall into the category of bourbon?

[@jiujitsujack88]

So I have recently received a 2 liter barrel to play with blending or making my own whiskey. Which I’m having trouble deciding... do I blend my favorite Irish whiskeys? Or try to create my own thing?

[@503appie]

You probably need to put something else in it first to prevent over oaking the Irish whiskeys. Maybe wine or wodka to season it/to get rid of the oakyness. (I believe a channel called whisky Wednesday aged some wodka in a barrel for this purpose and posted it on the channel) Maybe you can try to blend the Irish whiskeys you like first in a smaller proportion, let it marry for a few days, see how it turns out and move from there?

[@jiujitsujack88]

Albert Thanks for the advice! I actually thought about putting a wine in before starting my own whiskey. I also have an Irish infinity bottle going in anticipation of starting a barrel.

[@androlgenhald476]

I feel like Nick O. would fit in really well with the tribe. He can pull epic shenanigans while pretending to be stoic and severe. Lol

[@canadianwhiskysmith6453]

So challenging whiskies...When do we get to see Amrut Peated? :-D

[@asmmw]

Sometimes ya gotta take one for the team to get that “in” at the liquor store

[@brandenlopez5141]

You should do the Ailsa Bay 1.2 Sweet Smoke!

[@stillcrazy4023]

so are you going to do a MB giveaway to travel to Ireland / Scotland with you guys? I smell a contest!

[@trhoads07]

Rex, what is that stain on your shirt? You spit out some of that Laphroaig when you laughed at a dad joke that was cut from the final video?

[@Tartaro7d2]

Even though it is focus on marketing, I would love to see you guys doing a review of the white walker by Johny Walker, cold and at room temperature, please!

[@ericlee1624]

Esteban J. Calderón its been said before because they get so many requests, the best way to get it done quicker is to send them the whisk(e)y.

[@Tartaro7d2]

@@ericlee1624 It will be a bit hard for me to send it from Costa Rica though

[@503appie]

@@Tartaro7d2 I believe you can also transfer them the money to buy locally/ship a specific bottle. Not sure though..

[@slanjbo]

Esteban J. Calderón Maybe go check out Whiskey in the 6's review on it, he's well informed and gives it a fair shot!

[@tommccafferty5591]

I know it was only 40% according to Rex, but you guys didn't put any water in it to see if it changed in any way. Let's be consistent. :-)

[@matthewwright57]

But, does it have more wood than Froak?

[@omarmac1]

Dating advice for whiskey drinkers 💖

[@rachaljohnson5903]

After a few friendly whiskeys I decided to try Laphroaig 10. Everything that I have tried up to this point is now ruined and it's all you guys' fault.

[@vibeauxssxuaebiv3489]

Dance there for a bit, but it's a loop and you should find your way back. Let the mood/taste carry ya.

[@ludovicgrandcourt3687]

Try BenRiach peated quater cask 👌

[@karl_alan]

You mentioning different oaks to make the 4 oak reminds me: y'all here about the Charter Oak brand yet, and their 15 yr bourbon that's aged in Mongolian oak that should be hitting the market any day now?

[@wraither]

Can you recommend me whiskey? I'm a fan of Hakushu and Ardbeg 10

[@stanislavmigra]

Longrow peated

[@prairiedogs001]

Ah now there are the wood jokes... Good on ya Rex.

[@richardarmitage5976]

Reminds me of kina, do you know what that is?

[@rowlandhempel4282]

Something I've avoided eating for 40 years. Maori sea urchin not my cup of tea.

[@thespiritmonkey9956]

The Spirit Monk[e]y wonders how The Mooch stained his shirt...

[@thomasbuck303]

I just googled kinds of trees and typed them in as a joke, but it looks like their going out like that...

[@asentimentalman6655]

Rex...give her the "girl friend test" by doing the same test Daniel gave you. Does that make you Daniels' girlfriend..🤔

[@asentimentalman6655]

@AKSpaded u had always assumed Daniel was the chic in the relationship.

[@thespiritmonkey9956]

The Spirit Monk[e]y much desires the _shakey screen_ when you "bastard" someone. The Spirit Monk[e]y hopes it is not alone in this desire.

[@robertjmckenna]

Yeah...that's what I said. Listen to what I mean not what I said, my professor used to say.

[@rickrandall7139]

I work in a carpenters shop all day everyday, and because of that I really struggle to smell the wood in whisky!

[@503appie]

Just for scotch/irish or alsy for bourbon? I don't smell it in scotch/irirh whiskies either but bourbon is just a wood bomb to me, can't seem to taste anything else than woodyness in bourbons like Elijah Craig and Knob Creek.

[@brandonroman5991]

Proper Twelve plsss

[@prairiedogs001]

If Rex couldn't handle the wood he couldn't have been Daniel's friend...

[@tiktik1994]

Chivas?

[@1408Zodiac]

Im not sure if this is applicable, but in chemistry labs to avvoid dillution one never cleans inbetween samples as long as you are always increasing the concentration inbetween them. Wouldn't this also be a good practice for whisky pouring ? As long as you always poor the simplest less peated whisky first then you will not have to clean inbetween as cleaning it and adding small drops of water is more contaminating ? But then again you might introduce some very conflicting aromas so maybe not

[@patrickfulmer9596]

So, the dancers down at the "Gentleman's Club" probable don't love me either.

[@OhioGolfAddict]

It's not an issue unless you ordered a bourbon and your friend before you ordered Laphroaig...

[@ericlee1624]

Nathaniel Streb any islay followed by Redbreast would be heartbreaking. A big enough difference like that, i don't think its a dick move to request a new drink. Best way if its a situation like that, "is this how this should taste? I think there may have still been part of friends drink still in the jigger"

[@chrisletts4757]

Damn it Chad too early

[@f50marco]

Fuck it Im just gonna say it. I like the old Magnificent bastard intro better. It just worked. The new one just feels too forced.

[@grayfox_yt]

My story is simple. Auchentoshan American Oak did nothing for me, then all of a sudden it snuck up and punched me in the back of the head.

[@Deathbows2me]

Daniel and his wood....

[@mrj3711]

Even if the content sucked (it doesn't) I'd watch anyways just for the bald eagle in a speedo

[@oscarmadison431]

Did Rex say 'moochismo'? 🤣

[@Dscottfarmer]

It makes you want to go out into the forest and cut down the mightiest tree with... A HERRING!

[@geoffkennedy5102]

Hey if your throwing laphroaig at noobs... whats whiskey?

[@chuck430]

throwing iodine into a fire might not be the best idea

[@chrisdeterman3247]

chuck430 something in the back of my head tells me there's a way to get Nitro out of iodine is that right?

[@thespiritmonkey9956]

The Spirit Monk[e]y is 6th.

[@thespiritmonkey9956]

@AKSpaded The Spirit Monk[e]y believes _you_ out sniped _it_ . The Spirit Monk[e]y sees your message as 5th.

[@musicmymusic2323]

The stain on your T-shirt, I can stop looking 🥃

[@CynicalStorm]

You guys need to check out Glyph Molecular Whiskey. It's a "lab-made" spirit that this company in Silicon Valley called Endless West made. They're trying to make good whiskey by strictly using the chemistry that makes good whiskey.

[@CynicalStorm]

But maybe not need, but be slightly curious about.

[@kokorafox]

I've drank Laphroaig for years. This column is the worst one even tried.

[@IamQuh]

Four Oak is the worst Laphroaig :( Such a disappointment. QC and Three Wood all the way.

[@joshevans5127]

fyi, the video looks a little washed out.

[@maxcore5815]

My least favourite Laphroaig. Its ok. But boring and less memorable then other Laphroige according to me.

[@alessandrovigano8149]

This is one of the most underwhelming whisky i've ever had. Really watered down. Waste of money.

[@MrBoswell7]

How bout another best of show. How bout a Best Budget whiskey. 20 bucks and under. not just voted on by the tribe, but after the tribe votes, then a blind tasting of the top 10?

[@Ladco77]

Rex, get over yourself.