Whiskey Review: Bunnahabhain 30, Laphroaig 30, Steel Bonnets , Arran Brodick Bay 20

[@Bourbinsane]

Great video guys!

[@SuperStickman22]

6:15 I clenched SO HARD when that bottle fell.

[@snowandlightsmusic]

08:22 expert mooching sir!!

[@roshan081990]

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

[@SeanMRoberts]

I picked up a bottle of Ledaig 13 Amontillado cask while I was in Reno (taxes up here in Oregon are a bitch) and it’s un freaking believable. I’m but a poor lad, and can’t afford to donate a bottle, but if you can get ahold of it for the vault, you should. It’s right up Daniel’s alley.

[@glfrjack]

They say "Age is just a number"... some numbers are bigger than others.

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

Jack Friesner ...thanks what she said.

[@Kberrysal]

What do you think of glyph whiskey

[@Bdog1067]

Hello Whiskey Vault, my name is Brandon and I'm newly 21 years old, looking for a good whiskey (any kind) to get me started on my whiskey journey. I hate mixed drinks, but I can somewhat appreciate a very minute amount of Elijah Craig. Is there any whiskey that I could drink neat, and be able to get used to the alcohol while appreciating flavor?

[@nitramgnal]

40 is apparently the new adolescence.

[@davidspeelman1327]

Can someone explain why they don’t go in depth on who sent it?

[@nitramgnal]

Lads, are you down on whisky reps?

[@Broteese]

Comment for the algorithm. Just love these videoes, even though I am just dipping my toes gently, into the world of whiskey.

[@thuffman44]

I don't rely on KZbin notifications. Rather, I simply bookmark the Whiskey Vault & Whiskey Tribe KZbin page and visit daily. I seem to ALWAYS see the new videos under recommended

[@bobcat224]

Get the bell on!

[@cameronfarslow1697]

Let’s dig into the must. ...Must we?

[@markm6254]

I’m excited for the 1987 Bunnahabhain 30 arriving tomorrow.

[@whiskeygolfer3028]

If the Arran is, it’s a small world, does that make the Laphroaig “mister toads wild Ride”?

[@wildernessman760]

I recently bought a bottle sherry so I can get a sense of what I'm looking for in the sherry cask aged scotches. I found out that to me sherry isn't too bad. But is instant coffee a note you can get on a dram of sherry? Also cocoa powder. Along with fruits razon to be more specific walnuts fig

[@chestersnapdragonmcphistic579]

Those all sound more or less sherry-like to me

[@nilo70]

Miniature whiskey ! It’s all I have

[@samuelkallis4943]

First day of whiskey advent calendar tomorrow! Super excited, will you guys be uploading over the weekend or Monday plus the weekend whiskeys?

[@ellisfield159]

F_Nietzsche they did it for us episodes all december!!!!

[@joederue9900]

Yes the "ink" was addressed! Love rem shenanigans

[@Wilvekio69]

So, the bell is broken with the Whiskey Vault... I am subscribed, but the bell is slashed out...

[@NihilisticChimera]

Love how Rex is giving so many notes and making references

[@ElNietoPR]

You guys should review Glyph Molecular Whiskey.

[@ronr2800]

Would love to see a review of Jim Beam Repeal Batch.

[@sslindee]

I have an 18 year old Wiser's Oldest tax stamped 1971 that I would love to give to you guys. It is unopened. Purchased in Canada many years ago and has been sitting in a basement closest of multiple homes over the years. You guys should be the ones to crack it open.

[@tyghe_bright]

Lots of flowers are not only technically edible, but can be used in dishes to good result: Lavendar in ice cream or shortbread Peppery nasturtiums or slightly bitter dendelions or cucumbery boarage or sweet pea flowers in a salad Pansies with goat cheese Coriander flowers on salmon And many uses for roses and hibiscus.

[@gamegeargirl8086]

Hey guys, just wondering about all of the whisky bottles being across from the window. I always thought that it should be stored in their boxes if possible and away from direct sunlight. Thoughts?

[@thespiritmonkey9956]

The Spirit Monk[e]y believes they close the heavy draperies whilst filming is not occurring.

[@SanskarWagley]

I saw Speyburn Single Malt for under $30, is it any good?

[@jesusfreakinct]

I don't know which one it is, but if it's the Braden Orach, I do not recommend; I found it to be sickly sweet. However, I'm an Islay fan, so you may love it.

[@martysoulard7349]

Fantastic. I have fallen in love with a few Aran Malts over the years myself. Have a great weekend you MBs.

[@TradingJuice]

#oneminutesquad

[@richardscales9560]

I do like The Lakes, the One blend. I don't know what's in it but it has element of islay in there.

[@emceeunderdogrising]

Nice. I've been watching your videos lately. So glad you are reviewing Steel Bonnets. It is named from the area of the Border Reivers. Clan Armstrong was very much tied to this area. Glad to see a whisky that comes from that far south and one tied to my clan. I kinda have to grab a bottle. We were called Border Reivers. The history is dark. But very interesting. They call it Scottish/English because the area near the border was disputed land. Once called the debatable lands. It was this buffer zone where people were closer to their names and brothers than any monarch are national pride. When the crowns united they attempted to pacify the border through ethnic cleansing. Murdered many of my clan. There is a town in Scotland that still has a law on the books to hang any Armstrong on site. Now the border is relatively calm. A lot of history behind that name.

[@johnmorgan7262]

Do you let the aged whiskey rest in the glass like Raley? A minute per year.

[@69goldi]

I'm Scottish, although I live in Manchester England.. loved the pronunciation.. you guys nailed it. I love Highland Park dearly & enjoy your videos ... keep up the good work ..

[@spencer-mav]

30-yr bottle on 30th birthday is a good idea - anyone have any other good 30-yr-old scotch suggestions?

[@jesusfreakinct]

I went for the Bunnahabhain Select Casks because I was on a budget (I was still really impressed for just under $300); the Laphroaig is amazing, but that was the first release, so I cannot comment on the current, second release. I've tried Talisker 30 as well, and it's one of the cheaper 30s you can find, but I just spied a Deanston 30 for under $300 as well - good luck!

[@spencer-mav]

@@jesusfreakinct Talisker might be up my alley. WIsh I had jumped into scotch sooner so i had a better idea of my palate - i'm still a little all over the board. Just bought a bottle of Talisker Storm. Other favorites are Monkey Shoulder and Ardbeg Corryvreckan (being polar opposites [price and taste], this has really thrown me for a loop)...

[@georgehaffen4105]

are we gonna get a Bunnahabhain 12 review Mr. Whittington

[@gianniverschueren870]

And a few of the NAS products would be nice as well. The Toiteach and Eirigh Na Greine for instance.

[@stanislavmigra]

Im all for Bunna 12, Daniel is referencing to it a lot.

[@sorinsrn5442]

AAA HL I subscribe

[@georgehaffen4105]

Gianni Verschueren oh totally

[@MoahGentle]

I bought a bottle of Bunna 12 a year ago because he said it's one of his favourites..

[@Bill_Yarkakar_XVIII]

Daniel, try to find a bottle of Bunnahabhain 8 year old - I know Gordon and MacPhail did a release at 8 yo that is glorious!

[@alyr9640]

Bill Yarkakar Agreed. Had it and really enjoyed it. And being an indie it was even cheaper than the 12 year old which is a fantastic value.

[@rickrandall7139]

Been to the Lakes distillery a few times, great place and staff. Not really a fan of how they are releasing their whisky though

[@mjollnirtsubo]

You guys should really try to get your hands on a bottle of Lakes Distillery explorer Gin. It's unreal

[@thatsgoodgb]

6:40 ... Was that.. was that a plug? Kind of? Maybe?

[@ElijsDima]

So uuuh how would it taste if you got a really non-smokey whiskey, and used liquid smoke to make the whisky more smokey?

[@PinnacleNetworking]

No bell....

[@williamsmith1741]

God Bless Bahgah! I didn't know about the bell!

[@PatrickMinze]

Are doing the Advent calendar video today. It is December 1st?

[@BrianPellerin]

Please try the Canadian Club 41yo. I got to sample it at the liquor store and it was the most delightful whiskey I have ever sampled. For $300 for a 41yo, it’s mind blowing.

[@southport65]

Brian Pellerin wow, you’ve got me really interested... not sure how easy it’ll be to find now, but so you say it’s worth the money eh? Never been into Canadian, but that sounds like a strong endorsement!

[@metalmanntb]

Started watching the shows a month ago. Love them. You guys are great. 2 things: 1. Would you guys consider a list of whiskeys for eggnog? With it being the holidays, I thought it would be fun. 2. I found out something about cigars. If you get the nasty aftertaste in your mouth eat onion rings. The real ones, with large onion slices in them. It clears it.

[@UJSupanova]

Fucking hell I'm obsessed with your channel lads! Always been a sort of whisky fan since my dad let me taste his Glenfiddich as a kid but since visiting Edinburgh recently I've become obsessed with the golden bottles of happiness. Pretty much buying a bottle every two weeks now haha, currently have Glenfiddich 12, Talisker 10, Benromach 10 (which is pushing the talisker for the top spot) Highland Park 12, Laphroaig Quarter Cask and Buffalo Trace. Hoping to add Lagavulin 16 next...

[@MartinMcClellanGT]

Mac cremor INC ! Lol

[@phauntis]

Love Machrie Moor, also Irish Gaelic pronunciation is so different. The "a" is more long like "maaakrii". Got corrected by an Ardbeg rep for the An Oa. Its "on oh' for them but id say it "on ohah".... rant over.... good luck deciphering that

[@cheezeman3405]

Can you guys review the Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Oat Grain Kentucky Bourbon if you can get it?Sipping on some right now and would love to hear your thoughts on it. Cheers!

[@lemayj1]

Y'all aren't fooling anyone saying you don't like getting blasted with dense heavy sweetness

[@elitebirds]

Lucky for you, my other job is a movie theater, and it’s 62 for me.

[@robbyjayroe7831]

Oct 2 is my birthday also. I turned 30 this year!

[@crow468]

The Bunnahabhain 12 is really classic! I've had a few older expressions that I feel aren't close to the same experience.

[@trustkill7809]

Arran is very overlooked and underrated. 10 is a perfect hot summer day dram, 14 is delightful and 18 is really one everyone should try.

[@markrobinson8174]

When you talked about Steel Bonnets you mentioned "English Distillers". That peaked my interest and I researched Whiskey from England. Found some interesting history as well as the rebirth of the craft there. Would very much enjoy a review of the brands being made there currently.

[@prairiedogs001]

It's gotta be interesting to compare a super old whiskey to a 12 or 16 year. I hope some day I get the chance.

[@tranquillisone764]

Happy 30th birthday mr. lyon i celebrated mine this year too!

[@jesusfreakinct]

Thank you sir!

[@rnatodna]

@@jesusfreakinct I celebrated mine last year. "I'm older than I once was, and younger than I'll ever be...after changes upon changes, we are more or less the same" Paul Simon

[@timburrowes8397]

Wanted to give a shout out to another of my favorite youtubers, whose most recent episode focused on Winston Churchill and his love of scotch and soda. Greg gives interesting tasting notes on 4 different variations, using 4 different scotches. Thought y’all might enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqDGaIBneNxjlbM

[@Bill_Yarkakar_XVIII]

Was that as bottle of Compas Box "The Lost Blend" I saw on the shelf? Can we get a review of that, please?

[@strathyreinn8124]

I loved the Brodick Bay edition too! That and a 25yr old special edition are the 2 best from the arran distillery investment tried. Also [Mack-ree] is fine, you don’t need to do a Mel Gibson impersonation!

[@archiequid5161]

You cheeky fuckers....much love

[@JBothell_KF0IVQ]

Great channel to learn about whiskey and goof off at work with!!! I just bought my first GLENCAIRN glasses and i am making the rounds through my own vault... this is awesome. Even some of the bottles i don't particularly care for are considerably more tolerable and interesting. I'm working on sending you a few bottles (Wichita to KC) which i am very excited to here your opinion on. Would you be open to reviewing a "spirit whiskey"?

[@Gary-qc5bw]

Advent tomorrow?

[@canadianwhiskysmith6453]

Arran! I was supposed to attend a tasting on Wednesday, but I was sick 😞 However, I have tried the Broddick Bay, and it tasted like Buttertarts!

[@Guentzel]

Friday Whisk(e)y Boop! Ya’ll need some mini shelves for the mini bottles.. or as Rex might say, Daniel sized. ;)

[@vrpag]

703rd!!! Good stuff guys, love it

[@SuperScoooty]

Yeah. I like maclmore too. He's a good rapper

[@geoffgaebe8354]

Technically speaking, that single tap on the R is a Scottish Flip.

[@maxphillips8895]

I love post edit expressions....which just sends the mind wondering what Chad had to purge!

[@archiequid5161]

also gentlemen, im a little pissed, because of my 7th whiskey and also no tribe episode yet, im a bit drunk and ready for shenanigans but alas … NONE TO ENJOY, WHAT THE FUCK CHAD

[@dougwentzel2358]

Haha, you rep.... (Crickets chirping) love it!

[@StarScream0722]

God I love Donation Day. Thanks guys

[@Linnaen]

Hasn't every day been donation day for the last few months? Sadly they haven't donated any to me yet though :(

[@Pebb86]

Fudge...errrmmm. Sounds like I’ve just found another good option, when it comes to sending these guys some good treats once the time is right. But with how the economy is currently in the UK, it might be a while before I can send them stuff to drink and eat.

[@prairiedogs001]

What Rex means to say is that the Laphroaig 30 is dolphin smooth but whale size.

[@angryasian2]

Have either of you guys tasted glyph?

[@Retro_Beek]

Rex...Yeah Yeah Yeah! Daniel... Oooo...that’s really good! I watch this channel too much. 😂

[@danlepine9761]

Bring back the bag pipe intro.

[@danielsmith2066]

Hi Guys me and my friend have been watching for a just over a month now, love the channel. Since watching we have tried a much broader variety of whiskey. Going from the more common JD, Bullet, Jameson to trying Angels Envy, Talisker 10, Laphroaig Lore, Bunnahabhain 12, Hibiki Harmony, Balcones Brimstone. And tonight we are trying Jameson Caskmates Stout edition. So far Bunnahabhain 12 has been my favourite, but Laphroaig Lore was the one with the biggest impact but still enjoyed it. My question to Daniel is what is the rarest whiskey you have ever tried? And secondly could you have a word with whoever distributes Angels Envy to the UK as you cannot get it anymore apart from one shop in London who had 20 bottles at £80. Love the show and Rex keep on mooching

[@mechanicalhippo493]

I was watching old videos before I got to this. Best quote ever from the springbank episode " sweetness of a girl scout and aggression of a methhead " . Keep up the good work fellas . P.S everyone should go get some springbank.

[@ryanparks1072]

Does Rex also have a vietnamese grandmother by marriage?! Your Ba Ga and my Ba Wei has made me feel closer to the powers of the mooch. Môt hai ba dô

[@aricadams2628]

Similarly to How Ridiculous does the “get the bell on” you can always remind people in comical ways to get notifications to the channel

[@qthemusiq4461]

You can tell when your neighbor started a fire in the backyard says Daniel. Is there something about Texas pyromaniac so I don't know?

[@TJay05]

Subtle mooching us into clicking that bell.

[@akaMakdaddy]

Folks send you the nectar of artisans for you to enjoy! You may not have figured it ALL out, but you're very close.

[@ryanbatacandolo6605]

WTF is the taste of honeysuckle?

[@Nasse83]

All pretty good bottles, not Ardmore Legacy but pretty great.

[@JonGardner]

You know who knows about the bell? Christina Zirpoli.

[@jcfernandez9193]

I would love a service me somm notification ring tone

[@JaysonBucy]

too many of you claiming to be first, you keep using this word...I do not think it means what you think it means

[@haroldfitzpatrick5900]

Good comment. I really mean it. Anybody want a peanut?

[@thomasbuck303]

Some have forgotten or refused to delete their lies...

[@CanadaRoksEh]

Jayson Bucy Inconceivable

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

Most people who get married want to think they’re the first on their wedding night.

[@adamlynas5639]

Hey Guys, Given that it's a donation day, I was wondering if you guys had already tried a Teeling whiskey aged in Riesling wine casks? (pic here goo.gl/images/EUzU2X ) I managed to pick up a bottle in my local wine fair here in the north east of France. I could send on a sample if you're interested? (Maybe IApparently there were "only" 2, 000 bottles made and it's not sold in Ireland (Ironically). Anywho lemme know how I would go about sending that, and would love to know what you guys think so I could show off a bit to friends here on the tasting notes (still only new to this game :) ) I know you guys recently looked at that wine finish, and would love to know what you think about it.

[@dadjokes1012]

Greg Vangsness here. :) Rex! You have lifted your game in serious tasting comments. Be careful! AND Daniel Whittington!!! Shock... horror!!! The Whiskey nerd of the pair smirks and coughs at Rex's Question: "Have you ever eaten a flower?" Man, there is some weird stuff happening at the 14 minute mark! Just sayin'...

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

I have a special place in my heart for Bunnahabhain (or is it my liver?). The 12 Year Old was the first Peated whisky from Islay I ever liked and it was the last distillery I visited during my 3 day visit to Islay.

[@MoahGentle]

Bunnahabhain is unpeated Islay.

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

MoahGentle no, it’s not. I’ve been to Bunnahabhain Distillery and drank plenty of their whiskies. The 12 year old is lightly Peated. Their Moine Olorroso casks are heavily Peated.

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

MoahGentle here are the notes from Master of Malt “Bunnahabhain bottling comes in a redesigned bottle. This 12 year old is lightly peated for an Islay single malt and consequently is a light, fresh dram. Now at the higher strength of 46.3% - for more complexity and flavour.”

[@MoahGentle]

@@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies I bought the Twelve yo, no need to visit the distillery, and it has no peat in it.

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

MoahGentle perhaps you’ve got an unpeated version I’ve never heard of, but I’ve reviewed the whisky and every online source (including the one previously cited above) I have read says it is lightly Peated. Peat isn’t always perceivable as smoke, some Highland whiskies are lightly Peated and it comes across as earthly notes such as tobacco or leather. Google “Bunnahabhain 12” and show me a source that states it is unpeated.

[@redgrif51]

The mooch powers are growing! Probably due to invoking Baga.

[@the-chillian]

Religious uncles that don't drink? They must be in a very, very wrong sort of religion.

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

Dude, the ferris wheel is *not* chill! That's one ride I'll never go on.

[@sirspate]

I think Rex just gave away Christina's secret to being first.

[@christinavanness7697]

Damn it Rex!

[@omarmac1]

Reps full bottles. ..... fuuuuuuuuuull get it together. Like if you agree.

[@ellisfield159]

Omarmac1 Lopez i was thinking the same thing... if you come to a bar trying to rep your alcohol you bring a bottle for staff to try. Along with usually worthless but usually fun crap. I got several t shirts from reps ive never even worked in a bar i just know a few managers and would go shoot pool before i went to work.

[@matthewmorin7016]

He's back. Two mooched whiskeys in one video. Good job Rex. Master level will come soon.