Whiskey Vault Ep 141: Aberlour A'bunadh Single Malt Scotch Review with Rebel Yell Bourbon Cameo

Today we do a review and tasting of Aberlour A'bunadh Single Malt Scotch Whisky with Rebel Yell Bourbon making an Appearance.

[@chacehawkins4708]

I visited a Doritos farm today. It was a cool ranch. I hope that Daniel(or someone who likes dad jokes) is reading comments today

[@swedishwhiskygirl]

A’bunadh is such a beauty of a whisky! ☺️

[@mathiasstorm7446]

I think this is the only show online, where the host gets more drunk, as the show goes on... I believe this should be done across the board 😎 once again thank your for another kickass show, and next time end with this mark twain qoute: too much of something is bad for you, but too much good whisky is barely enough! 🥃

[@WhiskeyVault]

One of my favorite quotes.

[@AlReyn]

I've watched about 6 reviews of the Abundah today and this was a joy to watch - so bloody funny and still informative thanks chaps!

[@Champaey25]

Hey guys, I have recently discovered you guys. And you made me go from enjoying whisky to really tasting it and discover it. I received a fantastic whisky that is distilled here in Belgium. Which is the Gouden Carolus Single Malt. Gouden Carolus is also a very good beer brand from Mechelen, which is not far from my town. And they make some incredible beers. And they use one of their beers, the Gouden Carolus Triple, as an extra ingredient to this whisky. Maybe you could do a review about this one. That would make me a very happy man. Greetings from Belgium

[@WhiskeyVault]

If I can get it, we'll do it! Glad you're watching! Last time I was in Belgium it was to see Van Morrison perform at a folk festival in the middle of a field near Brussels. It was awesome and Belgium was beautiful. cheers!

[@njsehl0722]

i vote that rex should get a promotion for comparing whisky to heavy metal!

[@FightStealDrink]

master mooch extraordinaire isn't already the highest achievement in human-history?

[@njsehl0722]

+Rex im saying we bump it up to GRAND master mooch extraordinaire

[@FightStealDrink]

It shall be so. A month from now, it'll be Super Grand Master Mooch Extraordinaire.

[@njsehl0722]

+Rex a thousand years from now tales will be spun and song shall be sung of the one and only legendary mooch of the gods....REX!!

[@wideone23]

It's not me but one of the subscribers must be a musician who can compose a "Rex the Mooch". I'm hearing it more as a bluegrass folk tune though

[@strayer99]

I once had rebel yell with some friends and found the drink very enlightening...I actually now know why rebels yell after a drink of this. I'd love to hear rex pronounce aberlour at least once. great vid and show of whiskey knowledge Daniel, as usual...very funny rex.

[@labandablancosyazules]

Love this scotch and the high proof one end up being better because it last more than a regular bottle hahahaha

[@WhiskeyVault]

absolutely.

[@levans6824]

Hey Guys! Another great video! Picked up some Aberfeldy 12 to try because of one of your vids. Man that stuff is tasty. That was my first ever single malt and I loved it! I normally stick to bourbons, but I will definitely be branching out now! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@WhiskeyVault]

Hope you like it!

[@terrybradford3727]

Rex, that is a great way to describe tasting whiskey at times.

[@UnboundOdysseus]

1. I've tried all the Johnnie Walker "colours" (blue is $300 here in Ontario, btw) and the Green is easily the best one, imho. 2. Recipe for a Churchill Martini, pour 2-3 oz of Gin in a Martini glass, stare into the general direction of France (large producer of vermouth) and consume the Martini. 3. Sweet vermouth (the red one) is essential for a Manhattan. Awful on its own, for sure, but who's going to turn down a Manhattan?

[@WhiskeyVault]

The French stare is a famous tasting trick.

[@StillIt]

Loving what you are doing here guys! Have been looking for whisky education without the snobery for a while. I have some back catalog to catch up on ;)

[@WhiskeyVault]

Well I would say we're extremely high on the anti snobbery and mildly decent on the education. ;-)

[@StillIt]

Indeed you are! Nice work :)

[@manualboyca]

The 10 year Rebel Yell is actually incredible! I've never had the basic version.

[@rlayton89]

The A'Bunadh! When I took my first smell I got Apple Cider, was immediately taken back to thanksgiving time. Definitely agree that the water helps open it up and exposes some of the complexities. Can't wait to see what you guys try/mooch next!

[@WhiskeyVault]

I need to go look for that apple cider again!

[@danlepine9761]

I’ve been finding videos of whiskey I have while I’ve been doing housework and I’m on to abelour. Now I know how you feel after a day of videos.

[@chuck430]

so decided to go back and find this Aberlour and gotta say thanks for the notes on that Rebel Yell

[@austinwitham109]

Just snagged a bottle of A'bunadh batch 67 at 59.8%. Definitely gotta work harder to pick out the flavors but it's a nice change of pace from the lighter whisky I've enjoyed as of late

[@joethebar1]

I just got a 67 too

[@OTElron]

Finally opend a bottle of batch 58 last weekend that I had standing around for quite some time. Aberlour 18 is one of my Top 10 whiskys, but this is a totally different beast. I liked it, but it requires some work to get it watered down to it's peak performance.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Yeah, this takes a good arm wrestling to get it figured out.

[@peeekaaay]

Just got a bottle of Aberlour and I can't feel my lips now. But damn I like it.

[@robertbrangan9617]

My favorite intro to any video you've done lmfao

[@danielbileci4060]

Another great video gentlemen. Thanks for the quick breakdown of Johnnie Walker. Looking forward to when you get to review Green label.

[@bigbud6842]

I just finally got my first bottle of arberlour a'bunadh, batch 64, i have batch 54 as well now.

[@qwerty5oo]

Batch 64 highly recommended 96/100 in whisky bible

[@sillyjillypilly]

I bought Batch 64 last month. Rich Sherry notes.

[@maxserrot7510]

To my understanding the green label contains: Cragganmore, Talisker, Linkwood and Caol Ila.

[@johngirlando]

Adding 2 tsp to 1 oz of this beautiful whisky reduces the proof to about 92, and elevates that wonderful Aberlour experience.

[@franklampard6316]

The Abunadh is one of those whiskies that you absolutely have to add water. Just a few drops really tones down that immense smack in the face blast, and allows the whisky to show its complexity. Using your analogy: it converts Motörhead into James Taylor. Cheers guys.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Ahhhh Moterhead to James Taylor. Now I want to try to cover a Motorhead song in James Taylor style

[@bagehi]

There's an acoustic version of Ace of Spades out there. Sounds like late Johnny Cash stuff. From whiskey blends to musical blends. Gotta love this channel.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Reminds me of this. One of my favorites. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5SUlZ95bbh7ra8

[@charlieghague]

Love that one too. Lemmy was a God. Just a gun-slinging, whiskey drinking, rock and rolling badass sonbitch.

[@JimmyLeg]

If it weren't for the blues I'd be very sad.

[@NickGibbsmusic]

Your reviews are always so damn great. I kind of wish I was you.

[@shugaroony]

Bought batch 55 of this A'bunadh at the same time as another cask strength sherry monster (and neighbour distillery I believe), in the Glenfarclas 105. Just finished that one after struggling with it for months, and I really couldn't get to grips with it at all, just too oaky for me even when I practically doubled the volume of the drams with water. I hope the A'bunadh is better when I get around to it. I quite enjoyed the 10 and 12 yo basic expressions, they weren't bad at all.

[@danlepine9761]

Lots of damn good stories as a drink my way through my collection and your videos.

[@markhaakana5296]

Love the A'bunadh! I enjoy this with a fine cigar. Thanks for the review, entertaining as usual.

[@WhiskeyVault]

YES! me too.

[@willhenryshortterms]

Rex back to his old tricks at 8:27

[@WhiskeyVault]

nailed it.

[@drewzombiez]

I just tried batch #64 at 59.9% and it's amazing at full strength. Wish I could have had the earlier batches. They seem to be higher proofed and I enjoy those very much. I think the highest proof I've had and enjoyed was 68.4% with was a bourbon from Elijah Craig barrel proof C919.

[@wideone23]

They had a Rebel Yell tasting at my local store. The Small batch Reserve was noticably better. Still not supplanting my standby Knob Creek.

[@ryanfitzpatrick8405]

I believe Rex may have had one too many. Great video Daniel!

[@josephbell1698]

I just bought a bottle of this for my birthday tomorrow looking forward to the experience!

[@billbruckner6001]

Was given a bottle if this in 2001. Have been hooked ever since.

[@jasonbrown8697]

The abunadh alba batch 2 was my third choice in my road to whisky. It is on the wow factor like the original butter apples honey oldleather and flowers. I prefer the original over it but well worth tasting 😋

[@ivopires5116]

Nice review! Most of the times I don't agree with American people reviewing whisky, because they talk about flavors that i don't know... Like sweets and beverages sold in America. I'm from Portugal living in Taiwan. Whiskey Vault you make the reviews with knowledge and interesting. Keep going.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Thank you so much! Glad you're watching, and felicidades.

[@twdietri]

Have a bottle of this and find I usually drink about half the glass neat, then add some water to finish it off. This is a whiskey I typically finish the evening with due to the sweet and fruity notes.

[@WhiskeyVault]

That's because you are a man of taste and discretion. with your pinky raised.

[@carscigarsscotchnwatches5158]

Good show guys. Love the mooch almost trying to double mooch at 8:32 and then again attempted at 9:10. By the way guys Batch 56 was one of those excellent batches. I have about 8 batches total, about 3 in the 40's and 4 in the 50's and batch 24 was my first. All were good. 56 is a really good one. I just got 61(I guess that makes 9 now) it is not as heavy in sherry but still good.

[@deanprice867]

OMG..you guys are hilarious. Love this review so much better than the other "stuffy" ones I've seen here. Crack me up...but yet very informative. Think you've just got a new fan! lol Or maybe it's just the beards...who knows. lol Keep the great reviews coming! lol Just bought a bottle of this (batch #66) for a fab whisky tasting party tomorrow night. Can't wait to crack the baby open!

[@FrostJarl]

The two standard types of vermouth are dry and sweet, dry is also called white vermouth and sweet is red. Dry is primarily known for being used in martinis, and sweet is used commonly in the Manhattan and Rob Roy(though that one uses both usually).

[@WhiskeyVault]

Yes! For some reason my mind was going completely blank when we hit record.

[@samuelmorse784]

There is punt e mes vermouth. Similar to campari very bitter. Mix equal parts punt e mes with sweet vermouth like dolin rouge and you have the perfect Manhattan.

[@winecrimesfoodandtime7119]

One of my favorite Whiskey is Alberlour 16!

[@alexx0108max98]

I got the 18.... Then the 12..... Then the Abunadh.... And now you say the 16 is best??? ...back to thr store...

[@TheDrlethalassasin]

The 16 is boring like the 12 and the 18. These are all a boring soft whisky. Abunadh is a whisky with flavour and kills the boring 18,16 and 12. The 18,16 were designed to be very smooth and soft for people who generally do not like Whisky much like macallan 15yr old, made for people who dislike whisky and are starting out.

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

I'm watching this 2 years later as I'll be reviewing a bottle of ABERLOUR A'BUNADH and wanted to compare notes but as I started watching this video I asked myself, "Have Rex and Daniel become Pentecostals? Are they speaking in tongues?"

[@MarcAmAlb]

I currently enjoy their Batch 57. Delicious stuff.

[@markokuno6485]

Rebel Yell is $10.99 in Santa Barbara, CA (c. 2019). Wheated bourbon, like MM (not rye for 2nd grain). Not too shabby, and makes a decent soda highball. Especially if you drink half-a-dozen right after work, after soccer, or in the bath tub. And another 3-4 before bed. Maybe a few before soccer too.

[@ShrimpShrimp]

Would the Aberlour A'bundah be good on the rocks since it is so strong?

[@davidmiddleton2005]

kudos and respect for the correct pronunciation on this one!

[@IamtheBalan]

Man it'd be fun to drink a few with you guys. Let me know if you're ever in DC!

[@jackaryolderson4580]

I got excited about this whiskey and looked it up on my local bottle shop website. I live in Western Australia. $140 AUD. It looks good, but I have limits. 😂 Love the show, you magnificent bastards.

[@Kvs-vf9nt]

Damn wtf Australia very expensive whisky country. Here it's between 70-85eu max

[@hazydavo]

$150 AUD atm 🤨

[@BiteThis]

I just picked up a bottle of rebel yell discontinued, got it for $8. Haven't tried it but i always like picking up whiskey when its on clearance.

[@WhiskeyVault]

It's...... interesting...

[@TheBradWhittington]

I know a guy in Hawaii who could teach Rex a thing or two. To get a hint of what he's capable of, check out The Reluctant Saint. Or Endless Vacation.

[@Lied1513]

Recent batch reminds me super heavily of smores. I'll have to check what the batch number is

[@sammannings7935]

You should do a review of the Aberlour 10yo, such a good drink!

[@Metal_Auditor]

I have Aberlour 12 in my cabinet right now. It's not bad, but it's weak sauce next to A'bunadh.

[@TouchdownProductions]

Rex is simultaneously the most pompous and obnoxious youtube personality, and an enjoyably entertaining mooch i've ever seen.

[@rafx2014]

Thanks for the review of one of my favorites! Talking about music and stuff, Daniel do you still play guitar and put out records? or are you on hiatus?

[@WhiskeyVault]

I do still play, but I haven't put out a record since 2015

[@adamsmith7883]

I'm really enjoying your channel! I'm a newbie (I've only had four bourbons, and two rye whiskeys so far) and your channel is helping me figure out where I might want to go next. I was wondering if either of you have heard of Cedar Ridge bourbon? I'm from Iowa, and Cedar Ridge is made in Iowa, so I'm curious to know what you guys think of it. I know they have a bourbon, a single malt, a 100% wheat whiskey, and I think they have a few others. Anyway, thank you for the great videos!

[@WhiskeyVault]

Yes! I have two different Cedar Ridge whisky options. They were gifts. I'll get them on the show!

[@adamsmith7883]

Awesome! I've only ever had the regular bourbon, and wasn't too impressed, but like I said I'm new, so I don't know a whole lot. haha

[@michaelbeal1400]

Gotta be one of my favorites

[@richardcushion276]

Hey guys love the show! At the same price point (for me) I can get Highland Park 12, or Johnnie Walker Green, which one would you guys go for?

[@WhiskeyVault]

for our taste, Highland Park 12, no question. For friendliness, Johnnie.

[@Darkadidas]

Hey guys, just started watching your channel, loving the down to earth reviews and making whisky drinking less snobbish! Just bought a bottle of Aberlour A'bunadh and thought it was awesome! big flavour! keep up the good work! Can you review some whisky from Tasmania, Australia? there's some top notch stuff down here: Sullivan's Cove French Oak cask, Heartwood, Lark Distillery, and Nant Distillery to name a few (they may be a bit hard to get hold of but you wont be disappointed!

[@WhiskeyVault]

I've been trying to get some, and heard great things! Right now I only have Starward.

[@Darkadidas]

No worries! I found that vid on starward just after I posted my comments. good whisky, but we do it better in Tassie ;-)

[@THEPHYSICALSPIRIT]

Just tried Rebel Yell 100. Not bad - heavy cinnamon I get. Tyrannomoochus Rex.

[@georgebrightman9048]

You guys ought to do a tasting of the RY 10YO -- which is a horse of a different color!

[@WhiskeyVault]

I'll see if we can get it!

[@thurstonhowell9782]

I tried Rebel Yell at the beginning of my journey because it was 17.95 here. I can confidently say that while I hate to waste whiskey at all, that bottle met the drain. I just couldn’t get into it. Evan Williams BiB is a few dollars cheaper and a far cry better.

[@jasonjaskey]

So instead of adding a few drops of water, would serving this over an ice ball work? Or is that TOO much water potential?

[@migthulhu]

I enjoy Rebel Yell, it's soft and sweet and easy to sip on

[@samscott54]

My all time fave. Discovered it in an Edinburgh bar. Maybe spend more time in the pronunciation of the name ….such a beautiful Whisky and name !

[@dizmal0]

Did this video mysteriously get uploaded then taken down and uploaded some time later?

[@WhiskeyVault]

Yes. Yes it did.

[@kendallbigman3947]

I like Rebel Yell every once in a while.

[@jcb0920]

Straight bourbon must be at least 2 years old....4 years is standard if it's Bottled in Bond...great, now I sound like bourbon snob. Great video guys...just subscribed.

[@alexcheukyin]

Great videos guys, new sub from the Land Down Under (cheers Modern Rogue). Went and got the Hibiki Harmony based on your prev vid, great drop. Any chance you could do a review vid or just a few words on the Nikka blend, From the Barrel. Cheers

[@WhiskeyVault]

I'm trying to get the Nikka from the barrel, but I can tell you that Nikka is (in general) and awesome whisky. Thanks for watching!

[@chefkoch601]

Hey guys! I'm watching u for the first time and i am so caught by your hilarious outfit (dude on the right) i'm laughing my ass of!!!!!

[@stevetravelled7052]

Your right or theirs 😂

[@JesusIsMySaviorILoveJesus]

Have you done the 12 double cask?

[@manaen1]

I have 2 bottles of Aberlour A’bunadh Batch 6. Does anyone have any idea of the price .

[@thomasmurphy2786]

Love it Aberlour A'bunadh Single Malt = Death Metal LOL #Brilliant

[@ericrussell2378]

Question for Daniel with input from Rex, as a bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey drinker wanting to explore Scotch, what would be the recommended bottle to start with? I guess I'm looking for what would be quintessentially Scotch but not a super drastic change from what I'm used to haha.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Start Speyside and Sherry barrel finished. Or possibly blends.

[@ericrussell2378]

Ok, I'll have to go back and rewatch some of Speysides and see what I can get in my area. I picked up a bottle of Angel's Envy today, cant wait to try it tonight! Had never heard of it, and wouldn't have given it a second thought had it not been for y'all's video the other day.

[@ericschwab409]

Eric Russell Did you ever find a Speyside to try? Did you like it? Glenmorangie (Highland whisky) has two sherry cask single malts that are tasty.

[@502Aviation]

Rebel Yell is damn good for a cheap bourbon. Small batch is better. The 10 year single barrel is AMAZING!

[@stiliyanivanov3076]

Just cracked open a batch 65 bottle... Parfumy till the end even in a rocks glass.

[@NickGibbsmusic]

Hey can you guys give us a tour of all those bottles behind you?

[@math2227]

Drinking along with y’all, i have batch 003 at 60.4% cheers =)

[@speedrakk]

red or sweet vermouth used in manhattans says speedrack the bar manager

[@WhiskeyVault]

hahahaha. yes. I have both at my house, and for some reason couldn't remember a single thing. I have no idea why.......

[@TheBioethicist]

I thought Rex would like that outro. Also, (and I didn't say this last time for some reason) thanks for pronouncing my name correctly, that's an uncommon treat.

[@tdolan500]

Peter Schumacher your profile picture hahahahaha!!!

[@TheBioethicist]

Terry Dolan couldn't resist.

[@fpscrash1992]

Peter Schumacher good job with an appropriately moochy outro.

[@TheBioethicist]

That's what I was going for.

[@jasonbrown8697]

This is bottle number two in my road to different whiskeys. Other than your normal run of the road cheap whiskeys... Number one was sweet baby blue. ..I have batch 67 at 59.8% ....this hands down is the best I've ever had lol 😆 itslike drinking air with a ton of amazing flavors just exploding in your mouth...the liquid just kind of coats your mouth and disapears.. very drinkable...GO SCOTLAND!!! LOL ...my only question is with no age statement how old is the liquid inside of this wonderful bottle????? Hifive

[@wolferine6466]

please make a top 10 list for best whiskey's under $60 in your expert opinion.

[@Averman09]

Or can you do a comparison of the Macallan 12 and the macallan ruby?

[@WhiskeyVault]

On the list!

[@jckbquck]

Between the funny-as-heck silliness of you two and the spot-on nosing and palate of the scotch and bourbon, it's very difficult to tell if you guys did this entire video drunk. LMAO! Cheers!

[@jonathansouthwood3767]

Good day gentleman, please try a Bain's Cape Mountain Whisky from South Africa, I'm South African, it will make me proud. Apparently it's one of the world's best grain whiskies. You be the judge of that. P.S. It would be lovely if you guys were willing to sponsor me to come to Austin for the Level 1 in September, I realized today that whisky marketing in South Africa really needs to improve, because a bartender told me today when they didn't have Jim Beam: "Just have a Jack Daniels, they taste the same." :o

[@WhiskeyVault]

I'll see if we can get it here! And someone needs to slap that bartender. And then pour him a drink.

[@mnorth1351]

0:32 Daniel asks "Why does it not stop being funny?" - because this isn't the first episode you filmed today, I suspect. ;)

[@pharaun159]

I have strange tastes.. Id take rebel yell over jim beam or jack any day. However... If i was in the mood for something good... Dads hat Pennsylvania rye would be my first pick. You guys ever try it?

[@jcoop22]

Going to Hilton Head for vacation. Any whiskey that you'd recommend for the beach?

[@WhiskeyVault]

So many. I'd say a bourbon for pouring on the rocks during the hottest part of the day and a single malt for sipping in the evening. Let's say Larceny for the bourbon and either Dalmore 12 or Highland Park 12 for the sipping.

[@jcoop22]

Whiskey Vault Thanks! Any chance you would review Old Pulteney 12? Best single malt I've had in the lower price range.

[@Josealdojunior248]

I Love Aberlour ❤️ & I find Blue Labe TOO overrated 🤙 My Favorite is Hibiki 🥃 Enjoy

[@justanotherparatrooper7098]

Mooch skills +1 un-mooch bad whiskey to unsuspecting somelie Halfling. Also gain +5 to slight of hand skill.

[@matycee]

it's actually pronounced Aber-lOUR..... rhymes with flower. accent on second syllable

[@CoffeyBrew]

"Rebel Yell" is your Whiskey metal band name.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Totally

[@MeBiGn00b]

Can you give a single, comprehensive list of everything I should ever put in my mouth (Whisky preferred, others negotiable) please and thank you.

[@WhiskeyVault]

My god man. We have families and jobs. Are you trying to get us fired and divorced? I want my children to remember what I look like.

[@MeBiGn00b]

come on man, just a tip

[@awkwardme5375]

Just *the* tip

[@ryanthewineguy3172]

Say that again?

[@ochem4000]

You guys were a little hard on the Rebel Yell, bordering on snobbish, eh? Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan. I read it was the same mash bill Larceny. Do you all think it tastes like a young Larceny? Maybe I'll stuff some toasted oak chips in the bottle for a few months...

[@vettefatty]

wow an Olympic medaille for whisky drinking

[@WhiskeyVault]

It's about time, my friend. About time.

[@redgrif51]

A new mooch-piphany! Always enjoy the videos. Keep up the great work. I'm sure I'll eventually have a worthy question to ask. Until then, I'll just say that I've now seen a few "This whisk(e)y is like this music/song" remarks. I know that Daniel has a rich and storied history in music. Is a music comparison something you experience with all or many whiskys, or is it just an occasional thing that pops into you head every so often?

[@WhiskeyVault]

The music thing happens to me all the time. Often it's the fastest way to describe whisky to someone with similar musical references.

[@ferisalgue]

Hey guys, whats your favorite Johnnie Walker out of the basic lineup?

[@WhiskeyVault]

The double black! It's the smokier one.

[@ferisalgue]

Whiskey Vault oh wow I was expecting the green to be honest, at least that's my favorite :P

[@charlieghague]

A lot of people really like this whiskey but I've never been a fan. Just not into the sherry bombs. They taste like I stuck a chunk of a butt in my mouth and all I can taste is Sherry and wood. Especially if it's a speyside. The light and friendly nature of those whiskies seem to get overwhelmed by the sherry too much. They become way too fruity and most of the whiskey flavor gets buried. I do like sherry finished whiskies tho, just not the overly Sherried ones. Dalmore does it beautifully and is prob my fave sherry finished Scotch. I'm just more into the coastal, smokey, peaty ones. I find them to be more complex and enjoyable to me.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Us too.

[@Averman09]

Can you do some jack Daniels? Or some Wayne Gretzky 99 whiskey?

[@WhiskeyVault]

They're in the list!