The Whiskey Vault - Episode 98 - Lagavulin 8 year old

An episode of The Whisk(e)y Vault hosted at Whisky Marketing School in Austin, TX.
Today we talk about Lagavulin 8 year old from the Lagavulin Distillery.

[@millywhittington7160]

Lovely watching the videos with the two of you to start off my work day. But, dang, Rex, why should you be nice to Daniel? I'm not. Love, Mom.

[@FightStealDrink]

HAAAHHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We heard it directly from your mom, Daniel. I have the green light to crank things up to BRUTAL. Let the hobbit hunt, commence!!!!

[@WhiskeyVault]

I couldn't have planned this better if I did it myself.

[@FightStealDrink]

I hear halfling tears are delicious.

[@millywhittington7160]

Dear Goliath...Just sayin...

[@ravenshield56]

This is gold from a viewers perspective btw folks xD

[@Thisisausername556]

8:17 "This Lagavulin is gonna taste the same no matter what we put it in." (Canadian wizards cackle in the distance).

[@deacon997]

tonight is the second night I've had the 8 year, I remain firm that I prefer it to the 16. I also noticed that this is the first whisky that I have found the ash note that you have mentioned. I am an Ardbeg cultist as well as a Laphroaig fan and have not noticed this in either. Fantastic job as always!

[@JasonFisk]

If Lagavulin was the only brand of Whisky I could for the rest of my life, I would not be disappointed.

[@WhiskeyVault]

You are my people.

[@Jaymepenni]

Jason Fisk agreed

[@hotthuyy77]

Man I tried it (I am newer to whiskey) it was not for me. Maybe my pallet isn’t defined enough yet to enjoy it lol. It’ll go on the shelf for now.

[@TheOriginalRaster]

Great fun episode. Congrats! Old Saying used when leaving: "Leave something for someone but don't leave someone for something." (from Enid Blyton)

[@origionalawesome]

just bought a set of 4 Glencairn glasses because of that rabbit trail, you guys are wondrously expensive to watch hahaha!

[@WhiskeyVault]

Yeah, that seems to keep happening

[@paramnaik6985]

everytime i drink whisk(e)y i switch on this channel. i am on this channel everyday...

[@mathiasstorm7446]

I get the minty finish on this one, which is (in my perspective) a very clean, refreshing note - damn good stuff!

[@Fidasaind]

So the Canadians even make glasses that are more polite? ;)

[@501prepper7]

Subscribed for sure I enjoy learning about whisky from y'all very much...thumbs up

[@HawgPyle]

Canadian Glencairn is my favorite everyday drinking glass. Second is a 5.5oz brandy snifter. Great videos guys.

[@charlieghague]

Watching the back log of videos and this has to be one of my all time faves. Love the glass comparison and I think it was also the first time I ever got a comment read. I had completely forgotten they did the 8yo. I wanna get a bottle before it's gone so I can compare it with the 12yo 200th anny. This one seems way more tame than the cask strength 12yo, which is still a very heavy, robust whiskey even after watering it down.

[@apsanjuan]

Great and fun video. Thanks. My son got me this whisky for my birthday and am loving it. I was also wondering about glass styles so this was also interesting to watch. Slainte.

[@Daguitarman1129]

Just started watching this channel. You sir do some fantastic videos! Keep it up!

[@WhiskeyVault]

Thank you!

[@someweirdguy101]

6:08 "Tactile" is the word :)

[@masonroberts8340]

I use spiegelau glassware, definitely a fan . This whisky has more candied, sweet flavor and less of a prolonged & pronounced nuance than the 16yo imho. The 16yo is mossier and distinctively robust, with an earthier finish as opposed to this candied representation that presents itself more pleasantly all around. As a daily driver the 8 cannot be beat

[@akinigiri]

Got me some of the Glencairn glasses! Keep up with the great work :)

[@Kidnova928]

Norlan glass is definitely my go to glassware and thats because of the tumbler feel! Great video! Been looking for your thoughts on this!

[@nicholowski4766]

Just tried this and it’s my new favourite!

[@jaredtruscott9198]

Completely agree with you regarding the Norlan glass. If the rim/lip was thinner it would be great. Love the content.

[@colina1330]

I have a set of those Norlan glasses, and I love them. I find them much less cumbersome to hold than a stemmed glass.

[@dlcarrocce5687]

Lagavulin never disappoints. I got lucky when I went to my local state store and found they were out of Lagavulin 16 but they had Lagavulin 8 in stock so I bought a bottle. As good as it was I felt hardly anything compares to the 16. Glad I got to try something different because of a chance circumstance. Great review gentleman hope the new distillery goes great. Send some product to the chalet premier in North lima Ohio please :)

[@gman5986]

Yes I agree with Daniel. Think of enjoying a nice wine. A thin glass just feels so much better for appreciating the flavor profile than a thick heavy glass. Just something I noticed over a period of time drinking spirits. A nice IPA also the same in my favorite Belgian thin glassware.

[@Thisisausername556]

9:56 "Damn Canadians and their witchcraft!" (I actually got the canadian Gelncairn glasses because of this, and they really do make whiskey taste smoother somehow (for the not-so-smooth whiskies that is)) It's definitely witchcraft. Confirmed. 100%.

[@cindy99toker]

My first shot glasses were coffee mugs.

[@unclemikiesworld]

The level of thoroughness of the Likes I have never witnessed before.

[@503appie]

Damn, even sweeter than the 16? I already found the 16 to be sweet. Can't wait to try the 8. The glencairn is focussing the whisky on your tongue while the Canadian glass is allowing it to spread out more hence the smoothness.

[@WhiskeyVault]

I would agree with that glass analysis, except the Norlan has the same glass diameter at the opening and nowhere near the same effect. Too weird.

[@jonlatham7963]

@@WhiskeyVault I was wondering if it has something to do with the fact that your nose is in the Canadian glass whilst you drink and your nose is preparing your mouth for the alcohol ( the same way you body sends endorphins when it expects an impact)

[@paulmanning3729]

I’m with you on the Laphroaig 8 and I’m totally with you on the Norlan glass. It’s uncomfortable to sip from. It’s too fat. Great nosing glass. I am disabled and as a result, end up in bed at at 6:30 pm every evening. I always have a whiskey or four before sleep. In the morning, the glass will be dry but the whiskey nose is still there, minus the alcohol. Every whiskey leaves a different trace. To use this trace, the glass has to be totally dry (no residue). Use the unwashed (but dry) glass and fill with a different whiskey. Do this with something heavily peated and then use the dry, but unwashed glass with a light Speyside. Try also with peat and an Oban 14, to kick the Oban’s peat up a little bit.

[@tolga1cool]

This is actually a great idea!

[@prems28]

Guys I did taste the sweetness while smoking a Fuente Anejo cigar. It’s very sweet at the tail end. Love this whiskey

[@JimmyLeg]

I am Canadian and it is witchcraft. By the way I'm compiling a Whisk[e]y Vault quote book that I'll post soon. It will have all of the funniest quotes of the first 100 episodes. (yes Daniel a couple are from you).

[@WhiskeyVault]

This is awesome!

[@OneOfThem]

Funny story: I actually bought one of those Canadian glasses when I first started getting serious about whiskey. Coincidentally this was the same time I started watching whiskey vault. It was mis-labeled as a glencairn at the liquor store I got it from and I saw the word glencairn, and knew that was the whiskey vault official glass, so I bought it without a second thought. It took me an embarrassingly long time to figure out that it wasn't actually a glencairn.

[@Sixx28]

A) I believe the "Canadian" glasses in question are manufactured by Glencairn as well. B) I would be interested to see you guys try the Reidel Whisky Glass and/or NEAT glass.

[@FightStealDrink]

That's interesting. I wonder if they have some Glencairn voodoo that they're sprinkling into the glass designs. Now we have to compare 40+ whiskies across their glasses to be sure.

[@charlieghague]

You're correct. The Canadian glasses are made by Glencairn as well and designed specifically for drinking Canadian whiskey. After doing some research, I think the wider base and mouth allows the liquid to spread across the mouth better making it smoother. Whereas the standard prob concentrates the flavors more. But that's just an opinion.

[@stephanegagne887]

Hi Rex, the secret is that we use beaver tears and moose feomones in the mold to make the glasses. Ho boy I should stop the absinthe at 7 o'clock in the morning ... Greetings from the far north!

[@markspyrison9659]

First commenter! Take THAT! ! My favorite two lushes are back, celebrating the fine art of fermentation. The Sommel Yay! and T-Rex. Go get em, guys. I don't know; I'm in a strange mood. And yes. I'm sober. Stop judging.

[@DaydeSIANG]

The Lagavulin 8 - the unlimited Limited Edition since 2016. But in a good way, especially "if" local store willing to sell it cheaper than the 16.

[@mjd4502]

Enjoying your reviews. With the glasses sampled, why didn't you try a Copita glass which is still my favourite whisky glass.

[@rlu6976]

Lagavulin 8 is smoother and less smoky despite being such young peaty whisky. I still like the 16 but nonetheless 8 is nice dram.

[@WhiskeyVault]

It is!

[@tolga1cool]

Put water in it. Then the smoke really comes out and it's way smokier then the 16

[@davidrahn9903]

Maybe not educational but sure was entertaining. Thanks guys.

[@WhiskeyVault]

I think you just provided our new show tag. "Not educational, but still entertaining"

[@FightStealDrink]

David Rahn, if you ever learn anything from me - I assure you, it was accidental and I'll do my utmost never to repeat the mistake.

[@charlieghague]

Love it. Put it on a t-shirt and make it official.

[@Crabbiy]

5:26 the quicker evaporation is part of the idea. That's why the glass of a Glencairn is so thin. With more evaporation you get more fragrance.

[@rivitraven]

Had the lagavulin, and idk, to me its very light in the beginning (of course also in color) and even the smoke is quite light to me. At least the smoke sticks around so that if you're eating food with it, it really improves how the food tastes. The finish is sweet with a sherry note to it than any minty note. No iodine or brine in the scotch.

[@GunnySGT1911]

Just about everyone that had a complaint about the Norlan said pretty much the same thing. They didn't like the thickness of the lip of the glass. Hopefully they'll take that into consideration if they make a version 2.0.

[@WhiskeyVault]

that would be nice.

[@darkoanton5]

I've found that the Canadian Glencairn is better for bolder whiskies - in general peated whiskies.

[@trentt4618]

That Canadian glass is my whisky vessel of choice

[@thatskrazee]

With all the whisky Rex gets to try on the show and the knowledge he picks up from Daniel, surely he must be close to a level one sommelier by now? Give that man a large obnoxious necklace as well.

[@FightStealDrink]

I assure you, even the entry level somms know more than I do. Maybe if I paid attention in these shoots, but I'm always focused on the next mooching opportunity.

[@AKRehmonen]

I do use Spielgelau nosing glass, but it's almost the same as Glencairn...

[@mahal1891]

Those Canadian glasses look like the same design that Teeling sells with their brand logo on them.

[@herefornow910]

Smoked banana bread wrapped in bacon and seaweed. Amazing

[@thomaswilkes4054]

what are everyones views on the douglas laing's old particular highland whisky ?

[@triplecap4307]

Loved another one. (BTW, cask strength Caol Ila and coffee rocks.) 957 subs and 48 comments. What happened to 68 and 5? It wasn't that long ago. Nicely done, I've probably watched a few. LOL

[@WhiskeyVault]

Holy shit. Caol Ila and Coffee. I just figured out what I'm drinking for the rest of this weekend. Yeah, we're blowing up! We'll after our 1,000th sub, we can finally buy those Porches we always wanted. And rex can finally afford a haircut.

[@davidswanson5436]

The reason I ordered it is because they had a bottle set up just out side the pisser. I just ordered what I had seen. The next day he was not to talkative with me. Great whiskey!

[@wiz1000]

The little cups I made were the first hollow items I ever made on a torch. Therefore, there is zero chance that they were ever part of a bong. I've never made a bong. Besides, if you guys were current on your cannabis terminology, you'd know that the word bong is now fairly obsolete. Today, they use pipes and rigs. I've also never made any pipes or rigs although you'd never know it by the glass artists I follow on Instagram. Thanks for featuring my little Toad and Ostrich cups!

[@WhiskeyVault]

Me thinks he doth protest too much.

[@FightStealDrink]

Yah that's a lot of technical knowledge coming from a guy who insists he isn't the bong/pipe/rig kingpin of the southwest.

[@ShortcutBlogging]

ok, ok, I'll try to make you a pipe.

[@FightStealDrink]

Did... did I just mooch a pipe??

[@ShortcutBlogging]

Yes...and you're now obligated to drink whiskey out of it...if I can succeed in making it.

[@scottkashuba3476]

When will Rex actually rock the Snidely Whiplash curled mustache seen on the back bar mirror? Perhaps during a throwback 1900's gold rush White Dog challenge featuring BT White Dog, Jack Daniel's Unrested Rye and a couple of assorted other moonshines.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Get to work, Rex. Grow that damn mustache.

[@HeHasNoName]

having one of these boys on world whisky day

[@CTPLE]

What about the Túath Irish Glass? Does it work?

[@specteractual1]

ergonomics and tactile were what you were looking for

[@zanderwow]

Just bought a Dalmore 12 gift box that came with free glasses. They are the same glasses that Richard Paterson uses in his Dalmore videos. Have you guys ever tried them?

[@mrpeanutbutter6817]

So, in my country Lagavulin 16 is cheaper than the 8. With this in mind, which one do you recommend more? Great video by the way!

[@Moeferd]

You guys fought over who got to say my name? Is that a compliment, or the start of a terrifying path towards a restraining order? Good to hear I wasn't the only one who felt that the Lagavulin 8 was a bit sweet.

[@FightStealDrink]

Your window curtains are really thin... Just sayin'

[@Moeferd]

I knew that wasn't Sasquatch sitting outside my window!

[@joederue9900]

There is something I love about the 8 and I wish they made it all the times. I know tHey hAVe clASss, which I love yes, but I wish they could and bet they could beat out the other islay beauties on my shelf and many other shelves at the "entry level" and baseline tasty scotch that doesn't brake the bank. Er well completely break the bank

[@michaelturner4320]

The Canadian glass would have close to ties and ratio of fluid surface area to throat size as the Glencairn, h send ed the similar nose.bufthe larger fluid areasould vastly increase evaporation and oxidation, hence the difference on the palate

[@paulsoldner3822]

I did the tea cup that had a slightly larger bottom than top than bottom. but I was also having it on the rocks. #noobwhiskeydrinking

[@1972Russianwolf]

Tactile, I think is the word you were looking for.

[@WhiskeyVault]

yes

[@talmoosoo18]

I was thinking aesthetic, borderline same thing though.

[@PhatTrumpet2]

No. Aesthetic is sight. Tactile is touch. Two completely different senses.

[@rodstudemire6966]

Lagavulin is some good stuff

[@nickoliver5275]

love my glencairn canadian whiskey glasses with or without ice... usually without...

[@michaelkavanagh5947]

I don’t get the fruit myself. There is no sherry here and Scots can’t work Bourbon cask for rich dark fruit it’s too cold here to get it out the oak. We need sherry finish for that. Like Jura. Lovely malt nonetheless. Everything else spot on. Great review you guys know your whisky.

[@sadlife8495]

im gunna get a pricey bottle for christmas as ive wanted to ever since i turned 21 in october! i want to try laphroaig or lagavulin

[@davidswanson5436]

I ordered a couple pours at a paid for dinner. What did set him back?

[@Joss1245]

Not sure about the Canadian whiskey glass. Pretty sure you two just had a bit to drink and became convinced it was different ;-)

[@guyb7005]

8:50 I got one of those Canadian Whisky glasses in 2005-ish from the Liquor Board of Ontario (LCBO) for 4$ CAD upon the purchase of a bottle of Crown Roya. The box (which I kept) says distributed by the LCBO, conceived by Glencairn. 6:25 --> really?!?

[@TheBioethicist]

I went to Whiskey On Ice in Minneapolis a while back, and the price of the ticket was worth it entirely because they give you a Glencairn glass. Yes, I know they're like $8 a piece. I don't care.

[@WhiskeyVault]

I completely agree. BTW, today's video we talk about your comment ;-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6m9opWAj9WZqbs

[@TheBioethicist]

I like how you linked it like I might not watch it otherwise.

[@WhiskeyVault]

hahahaha. Yeah, I realized you would watch it. I just figured if anyone ever stumbles on this comment that's not you, it gives them a direct link for context.

[@BXLnord]

I got this one and its gonna stay in my liquor cabinet until the day i payed of my mortgage!

[@PyrrhusBrin]

haha

[@BXLnord]

@@PyrrhusBrin 12 years to go me old son.

[@erickjurado5750]

Hi guys, I just started to drink whiskey and is being real cool to have you guys guiding the way... And by the way do you accept donations of other than whiskey? Perhaps a Tequila?? 🤔

[@yaphett1]

Next time try an 15 century english goblet. Normally used for mead. Or maybe beer steins.

[@marcelrombouts8607]

Hello Daniel: maybe you should revisit this one without all the glassware distraction.

[@chacehawkins4708]

Where did the college-aged vampire like to shop? Forever 21.

[@alenmuhic6927]

How about Ballantines, Johnnie Walker or Chivas Regal ? I'm broke but i love wiskey

[@WhiskeyVault]

We'll do Johnnie and Chivas at some point. We did Ballantine's here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKjGlJ6cbLKrY9k

[@alenmuhic6927]

Thank you! By the way I love your videos and you guys are very entertaining. Best whiskey reviews on youtube.

[@codywalker2474]

I get a hint of herring on the finish.

[@WhiskyGeek]

Get yourself some nosing copitas. Slightly better than the Glencairn in my opinion.

[@Disco2FiB]

6:25 ...bummer

[@Gallagher.661]

What would you say about a snifter vs a glencairn? I can't really afford great glassware and got it for free.

[@WhiskeyVault]

I dig both. They bring out different things.

[@WhiskeyBent1488]

Any tips for a milder smoky/peaty whisky?, tried talisker 10 and I could barely drink it.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Try Deanston 12yr!

[@redletterl78]

Ledaig 10 yo

[@smithwessonfan]

Highland Park Viking Honor

[@user-wy3dl2em7p]

Talisker 10 is great.

[@charlieghague]

I've always wondered what the Norlan glasses were like. It always looked too big and bulky for me, personally, and I don't think I'd like the ergonomics either. Glad to hear I don't have to spend money on one now to find out I don't like it. On the other hand, I gotta get a Canadian Glencairn now. I've always passed on them thinking it couldn't possibly be any different that the standard. But you say different?

[@FightStealDrink]

We need to compare at least a dozen whiskies across the 2 glasses. Actually, we should make it an even 20 whiskies just to be sure.

[@charlieghague]

I agree! You should totally do that. Actually, Rex, I nominate you to personally compare every whiskey you review henceforth using the two Glencairns. Just tell Daniel he has to pour you an extra glass every time from now on. It's what the people want!

[@FightStealDrink]

For science!

[@WhiskeyVault]

This is starting to get completely out of hand. The commenters are taking sides. Revolt!

[@FightStealDrink]

Team Mooch vs Team Shire

[@danteheiner]

Review Balvenie 21 Port Wood Finish

[@WhiskeyVault]

Just need to get some!

[@richardcardiello8846]

Seriously....When are you guys reviewing the 12. Let's do this.

[@WhiskeyVault]

As soon as I can find a bottle!

[@AKRehmonen]

Lagavulin will taste the same even in the jar... 😊 Few drops of water and it will blow your mind away...

[@stevenmarcyniuk8040]

Canadians are wicked awesome eh! Take off Hosers

[@TheMunster7]

If you had to pick this lagavulin 8 or ardbeg 10..which one would it be?

[@WhiskeyVault]

Ardbeg 10

[@TheMunster7]

thanks!

[@TheBradWhittington]

The two things I don't like about the Norlan: a) The fat lip, which feels like I'm drinking from a porcelain coffee mug. b) Too dainty and lightweight. I prefer a little heft in my whiskey glass.

[@jasonmacdonald1892]

Have you ever tried Waterford whisky tumblers the 100 dollar one's I always found its the best to drink a sweet ass whisky I I have the one's you have

[@samuelleahy4780]

They would cry if they saw how I drank scotch.... I use a pint glass that gets regularly used and washed in a dishwasher.

[@stuartgibson1]

The Good Fairies of New York, Thimbles

[@TheMDJ2000]

Nice with lemonade. Seriously...

[@VINCENTDARKLY]

when I first smelled this I thought salt water taffy.

[@undefeatedwins110]

Did you guys used to smoke weed together ?

[@newt5924]

"May or may not have whiskey in it. May or may not have been in kindergarten at the time"

[@archerychamp2]

What about the glass that Patterson uses?

[@WhiskeyVault]

I think that it's a copita glass. it's nice!

[@archerychamp2]

Whiskey Vault What makes you say the glencairn is better? I'm just curious. I own the glencairn and only recently heard of people using the copita

[@WhiskeyVault]

It's just an easy reference point. I like the small copper still style bulge in the lower half that allows some of the alcohol fumes to stay behind during smelling. Really they're both great and bring different aspects of the whisky forward.

[@archerychamp2]

Cool, thanks for the info. Keep up the great work guys. Also maybe review the Balvenie 21 year portwood or the Highland Park 18? Unless you already have. I'm torn on those 2 for my next bottle

[@bjmmn]

I bought a set of those Canadian glasses based solely on this video. The witchcraft is real lol

[@CTPLE]

I´m watching this on September 18, and Lagavulin8 in retail price is 63 pounds and Lagavulin16 is in 54 pounds. Capitalism beat the odds.

[@snuckyr]

Ron Swanson approved

[@superd222tube]

Canadians Rule! F**k Yeah!

[@Ya_hii]

Smoke and salted butter sandwich by the 🏖 lagavul8n