Ep 191: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Review and Tasting

[@Coniff]

For all the new subscribers to this channel, here's a rundown of what you can expect: - Daniel and Rex are two fantastic gentlemen. Daniel is the type of guy you'd go to a cabin in the winter with to recant stories and life memories while enjoying fine scotch. Rex is the type of guy you hit the club with and wake up in the morning in a different town in different clothes. - You MUST decide whether you are #TeamCookie or #TeamBiscuit. There is no middle ground. Ultimately, you're either #TeamCookie or you're wrong. - There are random sparkles (beard, teeth, etc) thrown in by the editor. Try to find them all. - Daniel loves Dad Jokes. Rex hates them. This means, you should definitely post all the dad jokes. - The channel community is friendly, knowledgable, and cool. There's even a guy here that is crew on a viking ship. - Over time, you will notice your liquor cabinet growing and your bank account decreasing. This is just economic law as you spend all your hard earned money on Whiskey you've seen here. This is normal and no, it won't pass with time.

[@julianalbrecht9048]

You misspelled TeamBiscuit in the third sentence of your second point. #biscuits4lyfe ;)

[@Coniff]

Julian Albrecht man, I'm really sorry to say it, but in your response, you misspelled Cookie! Let me help you: #Cookies4Lyfe :)

[@nickdemichele5269]

YOU ARE SOOOO RIGHT ABOUT MY BANK ACCOUNT!!!!!!

[@Gateau]

Noooo more dad jokes!

[@driesmockers]

WisdomForWizards #TeamCookie!

[@WhiskyCardinalWes]

A British couple decided to adopt a German baby. They raised him for years, however they began to get worried because he never spoke, and they believed that he was mentally handicapped, going as far as to take him to therapy, which was fruitless. Then, when the child was 8 years old, he had a Strudle, and said "It is a little tepid." His parents, of course shocked that he was suddenly speaking, asked: "Wolfgang, why have you never spoken before?", to which the child replied: "Up until now, everything had been satisfactory."

[@Gateau]

Henning Wehn

[@WhiskyCardinalWes]

Belfry yep, yep! From QI many seasons ago.

[@Gateau]

I love that show!! Also, WILTY! .. Also Henning!

[@Tafkas-x9t]

Wes Smith best thing of watching this channel. At least i got a descent joke while watchibg two amateurs "at work"

[@thegovernment3653]

You write intelligently for a German.

[@YanceyFoster]

My awesome wife bought me a bottle of JWBlue as a gift a couple of years ago. I still haven't figured out why she was apologizing.

[@JimmyLeg]

That would concern me.

[@snoweh1]

Yancey Foster Is your 2 year old son black, by chance?

[@dire_prism]

Perhaps just apologizing for the shoes she bought with your card. Just like the Whisky...

[@jayr2one]

She used your card for it 😂😂

[@BigFitzy]

That's the female equivalent of a man buying his wife flowers. "What have you done, that makes you feel soooooo guilty, that you feel the need to buy me flowers"

[@JonnyHorseman]

It's an elixhir

[@R3spectTheV3t]

I smell I hint of happy meal and a top bunk mattress from summer camp with a small amount of toasted kangaroo.

[@justyouraveragesadguyonthe7449]

Are you a scientist in Australia

[@andthenwhat9603]

I love toasted kangaroo flavoring not the natural stuff the artificial flavoring

[@megangallivan2456]

Ok. That's hilarious. I love JW though. Black is my favorite. I've bought the blue before. It's hard to come by. Not worth the money.

[@kingmezs23]

My coworker and I recently found a bar that is doing 10 doller pours of blue label (presumably because they make about 100 in profit per bottle at current prices in new Jersey) and I had to say you guys were spot on. The nose was so amazing, I couldn't stop nosing it. The taste......just fine.

[@faustoutloud]

I'm from N.J bars around me don't really do that but I love Johnnie Blue.

[@Adam-wz7pv]

Got my first bottle of Blue tonight. Switched back to Green immediately. Shockingly 'meh' - agree though, really really interesting on the nose.

[@FallenGamerNica]

So green is actually better?

[@NatteKrant29]

@@FallenGamerNica In my country (Netherlands) the Green label is 30 bucks and blue is 150 bucks, i think blue is better but for value, it is green

[@jonstothfang3800]

You may be a Pretentious Whiskey Snob, but goddammit, you're OUR Pretentious Whiskey Snob

[@MrAndrewk84]

Seconded. Also, the kilt is a fantastic addition.

[@porondanga]

Thirded.

[@gman4491]

Whisky !!!!!

[@jcetera]

Just finished watching every review, what I learned... How to use the words knob and wood in numerous innuendos. I have gone from 1 bottle of Glenlivet to over 10 bottles of scotch, bourbon, and whiskeys because of reviews. My latest purchase was four roses, E.H. Taylor, Buffalo trace, and bulleit all on the same day, now I'm needing a larger liquor cabinet maybe a vault. Love the videos, keep up the great work.

[@terrybradford3727]

when I got back from Iraq, this was my gift to myself..... and back in Korea in 1989, we still did the 2 drink lunch... first and last, refills never count. lol.

[@defenseandsafety]

I would love to see a comparison between JW Green and Blue

[@driesmockers]

"You'll hulk out and be the size of a real man" That actually made me laugh out loud, perfect timing

[@HIMcules2112]

Dries Mockers chocolate milk though the nose moment

[@joejoslyn7667]

The cork comming out of the bottle sound to cover your cus words cracks me up!!!

[@stevenjohnson3875]

Treated myself to a bottle on my birthday. Best present ever !!!

[@fenxis]

I think the genius of the Whisky Vault is that you guys are channelling the Top Gear formula. Realizing that people aren't here for the quantitative reviews but rather the experience. Daniel plays the role of May; delving into the background of distilleries, etc with a few Clarksonian MOAR PEAT. Rex? He strikes me as someone who would whiten his teeth so he can be Hammond. :D

[@FightStealDrink]

Fenxis, I can totally imagine Daniel yelling at a Glencairn, "MORE PPPEEEEEAAAAATTTT!!!"

[@fenxis]

Yup; and 20 minutes later the random youtuber has pointed out a few tasting notes (that you could get off any website) and you're still at a bit of a loss if the whisky is actually any good. The A|B testing setup the vault guys have going works well.

[@redaridati8142]

This guy gets it

[@charlieghague]

Stephen Hill Are you talking about the dummies? I can't stand those guys. They talk about the most boring things for 10 mins before nosing.

[@charlieghague]

Great comparison. But Daniel is more like Hammond. Ya know, the short one who gets made fun of for his height.

[@inthebag84]

$250 bottle of blended whisky... *$150 at Costco regularly, $125 when you get it on sale. I only buy my Blue Label at Costco. Not as fancy of packaging... but still great whisky!

[@luisgarza3041]

Thanks for the tip lol I just I'm on my 3rd blue label bottle I've ever bought and I paid 275 ...

[@inthebag84]

Luis Garza oh yeah, don't do that. Costco will save you at least $100 on that. Have fun!

[@luisgarza3041]

Will do my brotha 👌

[@rcr76]

Buy some royal lochnagar instead it’s the main whisky in it .bout £30 a bottle. My mate was fixing the plumbing there last week 😉

[@soloistcool]

It costs about 120 Euros here in Germany

[@lfemboy]

Es un elixir, uno se toma y el otro se saborea 🚬🗿

[@gemininosaga]

El etiqueta negra lo tomo fuerte después de las seis. Blue label lo podes tomar en la mañana y no te va agarrar acidez ni gastritis ni nada. Es un elisír )))🤌

[@goldblade84]

Just poured me a little JW Blue to go along with this review.

[@LiquidHigger]

After a long day I at work I decided I needed something to raise my spirits. So while in the bottle store and pacing the whisky aisle (just one aisle) I spied the Johnnie Walker Blue Label bottle sitting proudly on the very top shelf behind the locked glass display door with it's packaging next to it to signify its prestige. I simply thought to myself, I can afford it and I can save it for some grandiose occasion with special meaning and significance, but even still, in the back of my mind I wouldn't want to drink. I feel it would ruin the moment because then I would be attributing a value to a moment in my life, which should be "priceless". I walked out of the store with a Bushmills and I'm happy I found your channel. I say "Thank you!" you've killed my curiosity when you said "I just want to smell it and not drink it".

[@danielrytina4461]

I would be very interested in Johnnie Walker King George, so, if you ever find yourself tasting it, I'd like to hear your opinion, mr. Daniel

[@trevorfichtner3539]

"I dont really think in terms of blended and unblended because I am enlightened" -Rex

[@TheWonderMirror]

I bought Glenfiddich 12 for the livestream tomorrow, looking forward to it.

[@donaldowens3556]

Bump it up to the 15 and enjoy the difference. Oddly enough, I didn't care much for the 18.

[@MJFAN666]

I gotta try that one

[@atb8660]

I like Glenfiddich 12 fresh and palate cleaning, a classic whisky, enjoy!

[@nelsonortas4796]

YES!!!!!.... I love JW Blue... I buy them it at Costco for special occasions only....

[@asambi69]

Johnnie walker Blue is a nice mixer Whisky.I feel like JW Blue is kind of a gift you buy to show how much you spent, not so much a good whisky for the price.

[@StudioMod]

My favorite whisky, as cliche as that sounds. (first try was a gift). It's not as explorative but at the notes on the pallet it chooses are so smooth and diverse range wise that it's a real single-malt style blend and has the most consistent blended scotch taste while having most if not all of my favorite qualities on the tongue (decent oak but no overwhelming, honey, vanilla, almost grape-like cherry flavor/black licorice) It's like the best way to get drunk guaranteed. And those hints on the nose come out with a bit of water. If you're a man drink it with a vanilla wafer and experience vanilla magic! Hoping to try Green Label soon. I'm a bourbon kinda guy but scotch can be really nice when it smooth and consistent so I can explore without my mouth tasting like a wet piece of tree bark.

[@Sixx28]

I get so frustrated sometimes with this whisky. I work for a large retailer and so many times people will ask for this whisky. Whether it's for themselves or as a gift or whatever the case may be I always try to tell them that there are far more interesting and complex whiskies on the market(sometimes for half the price. I.E. Talisker 10) Simply because of Brand recognition(which it's hard to beat JW on that) A component of it I see is people also having tried this whisky see that it is very "friendly" and "smooth". This is, in my opinion,where salespeople have ruined the market. Sales pitches in spirits these days are spent telling the customer how "smooth" said spirit is when they SHOULD be emphasizing flavor and quality of said spirit. Okay rant over.

[@teerificbitch]

Don't see how 'smooth' is ruining the market. Some people dig that. Sakes for example have such a descriptive category. So does Beer. There should be no issues looking for smoothness and palatable in whiskey. It's like crying about preference. Not JW's fault at all. Neither is it the customer's fault. If there's anyone to blame, it's the other whiskeys which are not able to break brand recognition. It's like saying there's a cheaper burger out there that tastes better than crappy McDonalds, but nobody knows, so you get frustrated with McDonalds... Ok.

[@nitinsingh5195]

Well can you name such scotch's which are better and less price,I love to try them😊

[@Vykk_Draygo]

@@teerificbitch Smooth in whiskey is typically used to denote flavorless and watery, but it doesn't help describe the whiskey in a meaningful way. A better and more significant identifier would be body or mouthfeel, in addition how notable the alcohol bite is on the palate.

[@lindacoppola2648]

its the same FERRARI than a Chevrolet CORVETTE ?? both cars goes 200 miles /hr ¿¿ what is the diference???((( almost the same ))) In my country, FERRARI cost $ 1.000.000 dollars and the CORVETTE cost $85.000 dollars Some people prefers 1 ferrari than 12 vettes, simple as that!!!!! ferrari is not chevrolet !!!!! i tried diferent whiskys, there is a lot of them better then the blue in taste and nose!!!!! there is whiskys in scotland for $ 100.000 pounds a bottle and even more!!!! some of them are old pieces of shit, glenfidich has a bottle 40 years old for $3000 dollars I prefer 20 bottles of blue label than 1, 70cl glenfidich bottle!!!! if blue its overpriced, i can imagine what do you think about new companys triying to sell ther whiskys for $80-100 dollars a bottle????

[@StudioMod]

@@Vykk_Draygo That's bullshit. Not everyone wants the most complex and inconsistent mouth taste. You can mix the fuck out of a drink and make it taste totally nuts but the entire reason for blended scotch was consistency in the blend, not outright endless beats and flavors. Bourbon is amazing for the corn syrup after taste and the smoothness of it makes it much more palatable than scotch for most people. Rye whisky is the same, the after taste is delicious, warming, and soothing and helps with the harshness. Without any real smokey bourbons existing, the overall smoothness of bourbon is about a 100% higher than scotch and there's nothing "watered down" about it at all. Blue Label just so happens to be my favorite scotch (say what you will). If you think it's watered down you do drugs with your drugs.

[@rbrockster]

Guys, I subscribed only a couple weeks ago, mid-August 2017, and this channel had only 12,000 subs. Now, 25,000, early Sept. Bravo guys. Congrats! Raising a very enjoyable Evan Williams Single Barrel to you!

[@Vahan210]

$250 is that the port Allen? The regular blue label is $150 in los Angeles

[@Vahan210]

@Eric Zombrow I haven't had it.

[@MrAndrewk84]

Three men walk into a bar ... the fourth man ducks. #TeamBiscuit

[@RhosefRho]

blue label is $250 in my area. and the stores only have one in stock and you have to ask the front for it cause they only put the box out on the shelf.

[@d20dion]

OK guys it's time to taste the Green Label too! Although I was quite younger and less experienced with whisky, I remember the first time I smelled it I was really blown away and I had a similar reaction to yours. Waiting for your thoughts on that one!

[@UnboundOdysseus]

d20dion I think the Green Label is the best of the JW range.

[@d20dion]

I need some JW Green Label in my life right now...

[@pithyginger6371]

I've never drunk whiskey before, well I have a little, but I just realized, my dad has an unopened bottle of blue label sitting about... I wonder if I should mooch some... no idea if it's meant for some special occasion or something

[@triplecap4307]

Back in the mists of time when I managed a small liquor store, the retail liqour mark up was 28%. Don't know what it is now or if specialty bottles or very expensive bottles have varying markups. I think they did then and probably definitely do now.

[@PremusRed]

This video is from 6 years ago but I'll have you guys know I'm enjoying this whiskey a lot and as a Canadian sailor we still have 2 drinks alongside if we want. It's good for getting through bad lunches.

[@charlieghague]

So, I have an Irish blend you really need to recreate. I had a friend over for an Irish Whiskey tasting last night and poured out a flight of Green Spot, Red Breast 12, and Connemara single malt. Afterwards I poured what was left in all 6 glasses into one and it was amazing! Not exactly sure the proportions but in theory it should be around 1/1. I loved it!

[@jonstothfang3800]

Also, as a LIVE STREAM heads up, for anybody watching in Pennsylvania wanting to drink along, GOOD NEWS! 4 out of 5 of the whiskeys are on sale at the PLCB stores, with Lagavulin 16 being the only exception (at $92). So if you were considering buying a bottle to drink along, you can save a few bucks.

[@Darkadidas]

BTW GUYS! you need to review Chivas Regal and let me know your thoughts! preferable the 18

[@brendahhm]

DarthCarnage absolutely!! I love chivas

[@joemorris12345]

I won't be able to make the live stream on time unfortunately. Because this whiskey is better on the nose, you should try letting a little evaporate in the glass like you have before to tell if the aromas increase.

[@domosito4472]

i am by no means an expert but I do love how easy drinking this whiskey is and to me that's what I look for. I've tried a good bit of different whiskeys and this is still one of my favorites by far, in my opinion if I want crazy heavy sharp tastes and flavors I look for that in food.

[@nucleardaisies]

Dear Mooch and Somm, here's a little JW Blue story for you - my parents have been drinking blue pretty much exclusively for more than 30 years, it's the first whiskey I ever smelled and tasted. I tasted it for the first time when I was 5 or 6(though I didn't actually drink any until I was much,much older of course) and even though I drink mainly single malts now JwBlue is one of my favorite and distinctive childhood memory smells. So having drunk this whiskey pretty much every which way, I will propose a slightly controversial suggestion to you. Try it with a couple cubes of ice and then try it with a splash of cold soda water. The alkaline quality of soda water and the cold help bring out those top floral heathery top notes and heighten the peaty finish respectively. It starts to taste a little more like it smells and actually gets a little more complex. In the end, scotch blends are always going to be less definitive on the palate (in my humble and relatively inexperienced opinion) but I think with this one it's too many good things in one blend, and some of the flavors need to be coaxed out. Also, I've been subscribed to your channel for a couple months now, I absolutely love the content you're putting out and it's been a massively help in figuring out new and untried whiskeys though as a female I have to ask, aren't there any women in your club? Xx

[@WhiskeyVault]

We'll have to read this in the show! Love it.

[@BOSS7871]

You guys our the only ppl I trust with my whiskey recommendation

[@icvetnic]

It's funny. In US wearing and buying guns is legal but distilling alcohol is not, while in my country is opposite.

[@PTNuno]

Alcohol kills more than guns ......

[@christianxxx9393]

Gonçalo “whiskey has killed more than bullets but I’d rather be filled with whiskey than bullets”😂😂

[@mannefalth]

Is this the Glencairn Whiskey glass?

[@niclaslindholt9899]

A little too much editing with the up close shots. I really like how Rex and Daniel interact with each other, it brings the viewers closer to the whisk(e)y experience, as you experience being part of the conversation. The up close shot have their time whenever reading a letter or you want an expression to stand out from the rest (as for example with Daniel's nods(9:22) during this video) Great content, looking forward to see you sky-rocket in subscribers within long, loving this channel. Cheers from Denmark

[@brandonscott2851]

this is 1 scotch I've always wanted to try but I never justified the price for a bottle of it

[@JeradBradley]

Rex, this is a little off topic, but I've heard you mention before that you have smelled peanut butter in some bourbons. I always thought that a little strange but I just picked myself up a bottle of Eagle Rare and I'm drinking it right now. This is my first time having it and darn it if I don't pick up peanut butter. I even get just a hint of maple syrup coming up right behind it. I just wanted to let you know you're but the only one.

[@sebaseek8568]

Oh i was waiting this video for so long, here in Argentina, you cant find a lot of scotch brands to pick, so this is one of the best you can find here in common places! Greetings from Argentina

[@rafx2014]

Sebaseek dale locooo somos unos cuantos ya, creo.

[@porondanga]

Otro Argento mas, pero vivo en la Florida, USA. Muchos Whiskey aca. English: another Argentinian here, but I live in Florida. Tons of Whiskeys here.

[@rafx2014]

Compré buenos whiskys ponjas en ABC Fine Wine & Spirits la ultima vez que anduve por allá. De hecho fueron los mismos que probaron Daniel y Rex en un video, el Toki y el Kikori.

[@marianopesa298]

Sebaseek che no sé dónde vivis pero en capital hay varios locales con unos whiskeys muy buenos y con mucha variedad , yo soy de Tucumán y cuando viaje a capital siempre me compro una botella de whisky por ahí

[@rafx2014]

mariano pesa pasa que los precios son de lo peor, inclusive por MercadoLibre.

[@gioiosa54]

Hi I am not a scotch whisky drinker , but always been interested in starting , I just received as a gift a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue Label - and I was wondering if this is a good start or should I return this bottle and begin with another high end Scotch?? I usually drink high end 20-30 yr old Porto and Sherry wines and unique liqueurs and especially Fernet ( my favorite is California Fernet ) - I have quite a refined pallet even when I drink very high end and rare coffees from exclusive beans . , - So -- Please help me get started in Scotch ---many thanks

[@markhawkins3183]

Start with the Johnny Walker Black, price and quality, can’t beat it!!

[@travisguide4516]

We have to admit this whisky has more mystique than any other whiskey because of the history and inflated price I've heard there are mostly over 23 year old whiskeys in it and some up to 100 years I think it's the coolest thing to have in a den as long as nobody opens it

[@odiamonds1961]

Wow…. What a fantastic bonding experience with you two but hey… how did the hooch taste? I’m a simple man, enjoying my Talisker 10 and wondering if that blue is the unicorn of whiskys?

[@hobbs2005]

Costco in LA has JW Blue for $159. I enjoy it, but not worth the price.

[@FightStealDrink]

L Dupree, yah unless you're in love with it, there's a ton of great options for less $.

[@Oigussy]

truth... Monkey Shoulder as mentioned in the video is my go to, and at $27 a bottle (locally) it stays on my shelf. I actually prefer it as I have had JW Blue and cant justify spending the money for it.

[@adamthekid3249]

Rex totally agree!

[@charliecrash3450]

@@Oigussy Bought Monkey Shoulder recently, at a local grocer, for a grand total of...$15.99! Best under $20 Whiskey, in my small collection.

[@TheClassicChris1]

Hello! My name is Chris Burleson, long time watcher, first time writer. When I first started watching, I was a "just out of college, piss beer drinking SOB". I had had some whisk(e)y before, but mainly in cocktails... but since watching, I was more and more drawn to trying whisk(e)y neat. THIS. HAS. CHANGED. MY. LIFE. My liquor cabinet has switched from cheap vodka and schnapps to an assortment of Makers, Jameson, Wild Turkey, Four Roses etc etc. And just yesterday I purchased my first bottle of Monkey Shoulder. Thank you guys for showing me the world of Whisk(e)y. One question though, Daniel, have you ever discussed what your tattoo on your left arm is or represents? Love hearing tattoo stories.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Someday I'll talk about that tattoo :-)

[@EvLloyd]

What a way to finish a busy nights work at the bar....Watching you guys!! :)

[@FightStealDrink]

Ev Lloyd, you don't enough salty rubes at work??? 😜

[@PwnageEngage]

Finally you guys review something that's actually available in my area

[@philipsagra4242]

Always wondered if JWBlue was worth the money. Now I know. Thanks boys for another fantastic episode and review. I think having Rex as your sidekick downplays your whiskey snobbery, lol.

[@TheNameIwantedWasTkn]

its most definitely not...

[@jt101169]

Hmmm, they weren't very definitive on whether or not they would or wouldn't buy it again... all I heard was , he wants to smell it...and they were pulling scents outta their ass. Cotton candy, chocolate, pet moss... what the hell ever. Lmao

[@Airmaster167]

Richard Driskill the lowest I've seen is $175 for a 750

[@bagehi]

Heeeeeeerrrrre's Johnnie!

[@1218Draco]

bagehi I was in science classes throughout high school with a guy named Johnie Walker

[@charlieghague]

DracoRogue1218 Did he have a cane, top hat, and tail coat?

[@1218Draco]

No, but he had a lisp

[@guyb7005]

9:12 - brilliant editing. These fellers made me howl on this one..... I love the JW Black and esp. the Green and didn't feel like they gave us a true verdict, but reading btwn the lines... JW Blew.

[@joaquinzuniga712]

So todaybi went to a liqour store "Feldmans" i have never really took time to browze the whiskey asile, and i was blown away how many i found and some you did a review on. Started telping my friend what y'all had discussed about spme i found and the guy working there was like "you really know whiskey" lol thanks guys. I need to take your class!

[@bialeader]

Hey Daniel got a tip for you. If you are drinking a warm beverage and it gets room temperature, just set the drink in the corner because it's 90 degrees.

[@ryanthewineguy3172]

My old place I worked did that., although I don't believe some were over a dollar only because where I work at now we did a Wholesale two day sale where our Wholesale was much different. Cheaper if you ask me.

[@tarinindell8217]

Every single time i ever drink JW Blue, i get a TON of dark chocolate. Its not something i want to drink every day, but it is quite unique in flavor.

[@astate1981]

Have you done a review on John Barr Scotch? Fairly inexpensive for Scotch but it is excellent in my opinion.

[@BigPawTivald]

looked it up because i use to make moonshine for personal use. Federally it is illegal. But it varies state by state. In the state of Idaho im allowed to distill and YIELD 5 gallons per person per year for personal use only. I plan on making whiskey

[@jackcanox4015]

My friends gave me a bottle for platinum label for birthday.... And a bottle of nikka from the barrel from my father well...thanks for furthering this passion of mine...and my latent alcoholism...

[@WhiskyPapa911]

Wait, did they announce which 5 whisky they are going to drink?

[@normanbradley2536]

Are all JWBs blends with 60 year old Scotch? I have an unopened bottle of JWB since 1996 waiting for the right occasion. What could I expect from it and how is it different from current JWB?

[@OneOfDisease]

i own a bottle of JW Blue does it have enough of the oils you spoke about in the Modern Rogue video to add a drop of water to increase the flavor?

[@WhiskeyVault]

All whisky will change with water in the glass, even with low oil. It's always a good experiment to try. You'll learn how you prefer it!

[@mjd4502]

The heart of Blue Label is Royal Lochnagar. If you want to really sample JW Blue Label at its best, try and find a bottle of the Blue Label Casks Edition. 55%.

[@danielberg2308]

My friend bought me a shot of JW Blue for my 23rd. It was my first whisky. I now love me some good whisky

[@senor9786]

Wish there was more talk about the whiskey

[@michaelknowles1173]

I have a cocktail for y'all. It's a gin martini except sub the vermouth for scotch. You can use a blend, but I have found that a smoky scotch, just enough to coat the glass, pairs really nice with a really fragrant gin and a twist of lemon. It is probably an urban legend, but I was told that Churchill was the first one to sub scotch for vermouth during WW2 when getting Vermouth from Nazi occupied France was a little difficult. Anyways y'all clearly enjoy scotch and seem to enjoy martinis so I thought you would appreciate the recommendation. . Thanks! Love the Channel!

[@WhiskeyVault]

I love this idea.

[@michaelknowles1173]

Give it a shoot . It's really good

[@gustavjansson6499]

Should I buy this one or go for something else? Since im turning 30 this year i really want to treat myself, i know that there are many other good whiskys but i have been wanted to try and taste johnnie walker blue label for such a long time

[@WhiskeyVault]

I would go treat yourself by buying yourself a pour of it at a bar. Then if it turns out, you really love it, maybe splurge :-)

[@gustavjansson6499]

@@WhiskeyVault Unfortnally there is no bar where I live that has this one, since its so rare :( so the only option for me is to buy a bottle, but maybe you guys could give me some tips on what i find or buy in my local store, my favourites are: Oban 14 Talisker 10 Monkey Shoulder Highland Park 12 & 18 Dalwhinnie 15 Cragganmore 12 Glenmorangie 10 Old Pulteney 12 Aberfeldy 12 Chivas Regal 12 and Glen Moray Chardonnay Cask Finnish which has no age statement though

[@TheJ038uck]

if I'm not mistaken distillation is not illegal in the U.S only distribution is.

[@grouchyman9560]

New to the channel. You guys are great. I haven't had a chance to go back through all of the old videos yet. What is your feeling on Canadian Whiskey and what makes it different from the rest?

[@FightStealDrink]

Benjamin Haslow, they have some good stuff, but it's really hard to get those interesting whiskeys in the states. The general sense is that even though they are doing innovative things, they are capable of making more interesting whiskey than what we usually get from them. Not living up to their potential, at least with most of the stuff that we can get our hands on.

[@SiriaK]

Yes, it smells better than how it tastes. I drink it because it's so smooooooth.

[@johnmargiotti1262]

My father poured me my first scotch at 15 years old at my uncle's wake. I think he thought he was going to turn me off from alcohol but instead he created a monster LOL. In my twenties and thirties I became a microbrew beer snob but in my forties I wandered into bourbon. I am now 52 and recently had my first Johnny blue I thought it was amazing. But after watching this review I'm thinking I should try something else to be truly amazing. What does everyone recommend?

[@davidvega1978]

A bottle of green label blended malt scotch whisky is very good for just a fraction of the cost, green label a bit harder to find now days.

[@drjohn5801]

I discovered you fellows as I searched for The Gentleman's Wager II - a lovely nod to Whisky. I must say, I do enjoy your banter and the whimsical / subtle way you "put down" the brand under tasting.. very nicely done! Observation + Question: I observed you wearing a tartan kilt, very nice and absolutely appropriate for the scene and subject. What Scottish Clan is your tartan (kilt) and have you received "permission" to wear it, as I believe you are not a first born Scot? I am a Hamilton, not a first born Scot but I had to obtain the Hamilton Clan permission to wear such tartan or face "punishment" if worn without their approval !

[@chuycanario]

Bladerunner or blue label?

[@propheticjoe]

I found Johnnie Walker Blue to be the definition of the law of diminishing returns. It's just not better enough to be worth the price hike over Green or Gold label.

[@surma02]

What do you guys think of Macallan Reflection?

[@WhiskeyVault]

haven't tried it

[@Dr.Westside]

I have a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost Rare Port Ellen . It is outstanding . The John Walker and Sons King George V is also outstanding .

[@edroid5620]

It's the chemistry, and humor without offence that makes the whiskey vault so good.

[@AMTunLimited]

Daniel: the difference between you and snobs is that you don't ruin other people's enjoyment of whiskey

[@skullkrusher4418]

I have a noob question. Are blended scotches/whiskies in general blended before or after aging? Like, do the companies that make blends buy unaged whisky from a distillery, and then mix it with other unaged whiskies and then age it? Or are different aged whiskies simply mixed together before bottling? Sorry. Its probably a dumb question but im honestly not sure.

[@michaelb1761]

I believe the answer is both, sort of. The blend will be of aged whiskeys that will always be given some time to sit before bottling, but it might also be aged for several years after blending before bottling.

[@ajoemar2009]

Does all JW Blue has same taste regardless of what edition they released like ghost vs. year of the rat, ox... etc? or the box and labeling just only makes them expensive?

[@chadcarpenter2807]

So tonight I had my first glass of Johnny Walker red, and was curious if I was missing something in the flavor. I'm still developing my palette, but I've tried my fair share of whiskies at this point, and this was the first one I've ever found undrinkable. Am I missing out on something here, or does the red taste like pulled pork and rubbing alcohol?

[@WhiskeyVault]

Nah, it's pretty plain and simple

[@lionatwork8763]

It is a Whisky which is recomended for making cocktails.

[@PROCOTRDOCTOR123]

Red is made to be mixed

[@shyshotcaller27]

I received a bottle of JWBL when I bought my first house recently. It’s really good especially with a great cigar. Because of the price, you have to appreciate it. I still have it in my closet and only drink it on special occasions. I’m not spending that kind of money on whiskey. 💨💨

[@Jimmyjimmyfofilly]

What is the distillery channel? I cannot remember if it has been said in a video yet or not. Thanks

[@WhiskeyVault]

It's linked in the video when we mentioned it!

[@Jimmyjimmyfofilly]

Whiskey Vault that only kinda helps haha. I can not remember what video that was. I have been looking back for it for days. I have watching everything since 100 recently since i thought you mentioned it at 100.

[@mehrdaddwarves3001]

Daniel. You are not a snob. You are sofisticated, and have taste that sets you above the rabble (like people with product in their hair, and sunglasses up there ;) )

[@ducttapeful]

Will yall be available the 23rd or 24th to recieve the bottle of red river bourbon? That is when I plan on coming down there

[@vinniemilo3157]

Hey there I'm a fan of crown royal and I was going to see what I could step up to in whisk(e)ys what are some good recommendations that I could try thank you and love you guys work

[@WhiskeyVault]

Try out our Top Ten most Recommended for distillers! We did it based on the most voted beginner whiskies from our community in the comments. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqDIeoOofr2Ihdk

[@tdolan500]

I'm going to treat myself for my birthday on Monday, I'm torn between Dalmore cigar malt, lagavulin 16 and Habiki harmony. Haven't tried any of them, do have a little 5cl bottle of Lagavulin 16 in my collection but it's part of a set from 1988 which I'm not ready to get into yet.

[@Coniff]

My vote is on the Habiki! :)

[@greataxe3]

The only one I have had is the Hibiki and I am a pretty big fan.

[@tdolan500]

Stephen Hill I'm definitely leaning towards the Hibiki. I don't know if I can do it, the box set is a year older than I am. It needs to be shared.

[@tdolan500]

Stephen Hill it looks fine, the little paper strips have dried out and lifted but all the bottles look full. I am a little worried about how much sunlight it has been exposed to in the last 29 years but I was told it was kept in an attic. I had planned on getting the all full sized bottles to compare them but there's a Glenkinche 10 in it which isn't available anymore. If I can find someone who would appreciate it I'll share it.

[@Coniff]

You could always wait until my wife and I are on our Ireland portion of our trip and then crack it open ;)

[@Patinhoe]

So I've been trying to give JW blends a try. Found a small bottle of the Blue and just like their other stuff I always get this alcohol finish reminiscent of vodka. Do y'all get that? And what is it about these blends that gives that kind of finish? Thanks and cheers!

[@WhiskeyVault]

Usually those are the notes of grain column still whisky mixed in with the single malts.

[@TraumaER]

The only whiskey I will drink on a regular basis is Johnny Walker. 🥃

[@vincentvarkor]

Here goes a Spanish comment: Es un elixir

[@fanofhumidity]

I love it. I feel Blue and Glendorach 15 are very similar. Just really great if you can get it on sale.

[@thereisnopandemic]

Just had the Blue Label it smells really good and taste really great. I wish it was less than $200, if it was $80 I would buy it.

[@EmettSpeer]

I'm looking for a whisky that's comparable to the JWB. I have tried a number of different whiskies but so far the only one that I have enjoyed so far is JWB.