Whiskey Vault Ep 145: Oban 14 Single Malt Review and Tasting with Laphroaig and Lismore Cameo

[@raised0fist]

I've just found you guys on KZbin about 3 days ago. I love the videos. I see you guys do a toast. My friends and I have done the same one for year. "To the women we've done wrong, to the women we done well, may they all go to heaven, so we don't have to see them in hell."

[@WhiskeyVault]

Nice! It's added. And welcome to the channel!

[@Zelmel]

You guys don't come off as alcoholics. Alcoholics go to meetings. You guys are drunks. :P

[@ansat6747]

I recently visited a cocktail bar, and it had Oban 14. I happened to ask how much the "OH-bin" was. The barkeep: "You mean, the 'oh-BAHN'?" Yes, that one.

[@gregorylakanen8407]

I love pairing this scotch with a cigar, usually a Rocky Patel vintage 1990. The morphability of Oban makes it the perfect cigar scotch. It's a whole cornucopia of flavor experiences waiting to happen and one of my favorite ways to try new cigars.

[@gustavjansson6499]

Just love your channel guys, i keep coming back to old episodes just to watch your entertainment and make my day better, so keep up the awesome work guys

[@mustafabaris9681]

You guys are the best thing that has ever happened to the whisky community since the invention of whisky ... 🥃 🥃

[@canadianwhiskysmith6453]

Had some Oban at the bar tonight. I was having drinks with some friends after work, so I really wasn't paying that much attention, but I really wanted to get home afterwards so I could watch the Oban episode...I didn't know for sure that you had one, but I was fairly confident. Anyways, I've found a few times now that I get smokey notes from whiskies when others get nothing. It was a relief to see that I may not be entirely crazy. It could be that I'm just really good at tasting smoke :-) BTW...In this episode, less than 5 months ago, you referenced hitting a milestone of 6,000 subscribers. Today is the day you hit 50,000!!! Congratulations, you Magnificent Bastards! Slainte mhath!

[@PoppinCain]

I usually drink bourbon, and this was the first scotch I tried. It blew my mind with how many levels of flavor it had rather than simply a front end and a back end. I am now on a scotch tour trying to find something comparable that's cheaper.

[@themole2024]

You guys are most entertaining and your reviews are better than most. Oban 14 is awesome.

[@johnmooney1430]

Love the reviews. Great to see you actually enjoy the drinks and are down to earth. Love the relatable humor, especially when I am half sloshed watching. Keep up educating us schlubs.

[@davidb_bitsbobs]

Thanks for reminding me about that toast! My uncles used to say it as they passed through our Scottish abode in the 1970s, 80s and 90s with their array of fantastic single malts. Happy days! Have a great weekend guys!

[@WhiskeyVault]

I love it.

[@angryasian2]

My absolute favorite whiskey. Just hits all the right places for me

[@KPX-nl4nt]

11:50 in and I still don’t know any more about Oban 14 than I did before I started.

[@charlesrainey6135]

Found you guys on here a couple days ago and have watched about a dozen videos and have subscribed. I’m a fan and you guys are awesome.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Glad you're here!

[@adamsmith7883]

I'm really enjoying your videos! You've renewed my enthusiasm for whiskey exploration. I only started drinking about 5 months ago, and have mainly been doing research and drinking cocktails, but last week I finally had my first glass of whiskey neat and it wasn't completely terrible! Haha (I made sure that it was rye whiskey, so that the Grand Master Mooch wouldn't swoop in like an eagle and demand an offering) Right now I have three different whiskeys (two bourbons and one rye) that I'm sitting down and comparing. I'm also looking at the distiller's tasting notes while drinking to see which of their notes I pick up, if any. Anywho... I'm really digging your videos! Thank you for doing them! :)

[@WhiskeyVault]

Ahhh, drinking rye for safety purposes. You have watched well, my friend. And comparison drinking is by far the fastest way to build a palate. Glad you're hanging out with us!

[@LordIgnasia]

Awesome job getting to 6k team! Rex I got some toasts for you: To the kisses we’ve snatched, and vice versa. Here’s to staying positive and testing negative. Life is a waste of time, and time is a waste of life. So let’s get wasted all of the time, and have the time of our life. May our sons have rich fathers and beautiful mothers. May our coffins be built from 100 year oak, and may we plant the trees tomorrow.

[@WhiskeyVault]

The oak tree one is my favorite. Thanks for the toasts!

[@shawnjdm7064]

I had Oban 14 for the first time tonight at a bar after 2 drink's of Glenlivet 12. I really enjoyed it. I may pick up a bottle. I am relatively new to the whisky seen. Reminded me of Highland park 12 and Canadian whisky lot no. 40. Lot 40 is my goto and have recently got into a bottle of the Highland park 12. The Oban just seams to be right inbetween the two.

[@christopherbecker761]

I just started following you guys a little while ago. I must profess that I did not like Scotch and have only been a bourbon fan. I must of been what I have tried in the past or I just had to get older. Because of your videos I got a bottle of the Dalmor 12 and I must say it is damn good.

[@FightStealDrink]

Christopher Becker, nice choice! Glad you're enjoying it.

[@WhiskeyVault]

yes. It's awesome. It may never replace bourbon as your favorite, but there's plenty to love.

[@carlupthegrove262]

Just purchased my first bottle of Oban 14... thanks for the video.... also I really enjoy the Oban

[@jameswashington8637]

I just bumped into this channel after try Oban 14. And I love you guys!

[@dizmal0]

Daniel All this talk of Islay scotch got too much for me one day and with no regard to warnings bought a bottle of Laphroaig Select at the supermarket to experience some diversity in whisky flavour profiles. I have come to learn that as far as Laphroaig goes its softer than the 10yo but man is it good (especially for those new to Islay). You can just dive into it and spend 40 minutes with a glass in a dark room getting to know it. Found smoke and peat initially but got through that and found buttery salted caramel sweetness with citrus/marmalade. Subtle isn't used to describe Laphroiag but I think this one is.

[@WhiskeyVault]

I completely agree. That select is a wonderful bottle, and I used it regularly to introduce people gently to Laphroaig. If you can find the Lore, go after it. It's next. Maybe one of the best things they've done in my opinion.

[@jashayou]

Comparing the Lismore and the Laphroaig - Brilliant! I used the laphroaig 1/4 cask, but what a super comparison! Thanks for the continued education. If I'm tasting whiskey and watching the video of you two, I'm not really drinking alone, am I? Thanks for the great videos, education, and entertainment!

[@jimdgrousedogs]

Just got home from a New Year's gathering where the host shared Oban 14 with me and my first order of business was to look up your review of Oban 14. Not only do your comment reflect what I said to host about this whiskey, but I get a laugh as your guys happy you past 5K subscribers when your nor over 150K.

[@jamiekerr1234]

This was the first scotch I ever had - what a way to begin a scotch journey.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Starting with gold

[@ellisfield159]

Same thing as an absinthe rinse. I actually like to use a atomizer opposed to doing a rinse because the flavor and presence is alot more apparent in my opinion

[@kflorence7005]

Do you have a preferred brand link for an atomizer?

[@kunst1425]

Just love the salty notes, how do you think this gets in the whisky? I once heard that the sea-wind influences the barrels, and subsequently the whisky in it. I don't know if this is correct or some very fancy bullshit, but I am interested to know (mostly to show of to my friends).

[@WhiskeyVault]

there are so many 'x' factors, it's really hard to pick one. The water is going to matter, the peat is a huge influencer because of the type of material you're burning results in totally different smoke accents, etc. It's definitely real, but narrowing it down to one single influencer is almost impossible.

[@hamo4558]

6K subscribers, how cute. Five years on 434K subscribers (Nov'22) & going strong. Keep going boys. Love it.

[@TheBioethicist]

I had Oban 14 a couple years ago, but hadn't started to really pay attention to whisky yet so I didn't form a great opinion on it. I guess I need to go back to it.

[@WhiskeyVault]

yes.

[@QueenHibiscus]

Two toasts in a row I feel special. All it took was a little light dad joke threatening. I just picked up a bottle of Talisker Storm and its amazing. You should do that one soon. My dad bought me a scratch and sniff whiskey book by Richard Betts after he found out I signed up for the level 1 sommelier class in sept. Most of the information in the book I already knew from watching you guys but the smells really helped. I was able to identify the iodine along with the peat in the Talisker Storm. For taste I get peat, brine and a bit of honey.

[@charlieghague]

What's that scratch and sniff book like? I've seen it on Amazon before but never gave it a second look. If you want more good reading, check out Tasting Whiskey by Lew Bryson and the World Atlas of Whiskey by Dave Broom. Both are excellent, especially the former. That's so cool you're taking the class. I'm totally jealous!! Have fun and come back to teach us something!!

[@QueenHibiscus]

Its made like a kids book with the thick pages and drawings. The information covered is fairly basic. Most of it I already knew just from watching this channel. However the smells were helpful in distinguishing the different individual smells in the main whiskey regions.

[@charlieghague]

Jake&Rachel Interesting. Maybe I'll give it a try just for kicks. Daniel's "pretension in a box" actually looks cool too as a way of distinguishing smells.

[@QueenHibiscus]

I've been thinking about getting that as well. Much more advanced than the book. However getting the book for $12 off amazon is a lot cheaper than the 85 pounds for the aroma kit.

[@charlieghague]

Jake&Rachel Yea the aroma kit is pretty pricey. Especially if you get the 24 bottle one. Which, let's me honest, I'd spring for if I were gonna do it. No sense in half-measures. Seems like it really works tho.

[@johngordon2518]

Any particular recommendation for my first Scotch? Not looking for any particular region or style. Just a good strong introduction that embodies Scotch.

[@WhiskeyVault]

If you're looking for "this is a classic", The Diageo range of "classic malts" is actually pretty damn perfect. Or you could go Highland Park or Glenlivet.

[@johngordon2518]

Fantastic, thank you!

[@willdearborn919]

Hey Daniel, was that bar you went to with the Scotch coated glass in Dallas and by the name of the Armory? With one of their drinks they make they coat the glass with Laphroaig.

[@WhiskeyVault]

No, it was here in Austin. But the Armoury in Deep Ellum is freaking awesome.

[@tdolan500]

I've a really old classic malts of Scotland set that's getting dangerously close to being drank. I'd love to know how old it is though. It has Glenkinchie 10 in it, I don't think they make that anymore?

[@WhiskeyVault]

email picture of the label!

[@tdolan500]

Whiskey Vault I'll do it right now

[@WhiskeyVault]

I emailed you back! Looks like it's 1988

[@abhijitshukla86]

Good evening Gents. You guys are making drinking fun, just as intended by the maker. Big ups!! One clarification, Diageo as you rightly mentioned is the number one wine and spirits firm worldwide (126 million cases) , followed by Pernod Ricard (123 million cases), a French MNC that is a co-leader in the premium segment. Suntory Beam follows a distant third with 54 million cases. Sláinte!

[@WhiskeyVault]

YES. I forgot about Pernod. Man these guys are all big.

[@wideone23]

Finally one I've tried and recognize immediately! Great stuff!

[@WhiskeyVault]

It's so damn good.

[@malicious_beast8765]

Oban is great. It's widely available here which makes it nice because you don't have to look to hard to find it. I don't buy it often, but nonetheless it's a great "go-to" whiskey. As a bartender, I have also noticed that it's somewhat of a "gateway" single malt. People will usually get accustomed to it and then head on to the more ballsy islays.

[@WhiskeyVault]

I've noticed the same thing about Oban and gateway. It's such a well rounded whisky.

[@charlieghague]

I love me some Oban. When ppl come over for tasting I pour Monkey Shoulder, Oban 14, and Laphroaig 10. It really shines after the Monkey Shoulder and when we go backwards I def notice it become more light and fruity after Laphroaig. I get salt and seaweed notes as well. Especially the finish, I get a long, lingering salt taste on my tongue that I really enjoy. I love Little Bay too but haven't tried the distiller's editions or the 18. Wondering if you've had them and would recommend?

[@WhiskeyVault]

It's such a great introduction to scotch

[@charlieghague]

Whiskey Vault It really is! A great gateway for other scotches too, whether it be an Islay, highland, or island malt. It's like the utility player of the Scotch whisky team. :)

[@Zelmel]

Oban 14 was my first single malt. It reminded me the first time I had it of butterscotch and caramel (but obviously not super sweet, just the flavor). Still one of my favorites just from nostalgia even if it isn't the world's most interesting malt.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Still a go-to for me.

[@Boxpressed.bagger]

DANNNG! Im sipping on some Livet Founders Reserve, it starts real nice an pretty, but with 4-5 drops of water it becomes a monster!! I LOVE it!

[@WhiskeyVault]

It's always amazing to me how adding water makes a lot of whisky really get more aggressive.

[@LTravelG]

you're so right!! i just had some rye before my oban14 and it tastes like rye!! last time i had it with a flight of laphroaig and lagavulin 16 it seemed to match very well, im not getting lots of smoke this time around...

[@hhildering3196]

About the not rinsing your glass... Just keep your empty glass over night and sniff it! guilty pleasure ;) After i had a whisky the next morning i have to go back and take a sniff out of the glass.. especially with peated and sherry's whiskys its nice and @Daniel, also a good education on the whisky!

[@WhiskeyVault]

So good. I've absolutely done the same thing.

[@mclyker]

Gratz on 6k guys.

[@FightStealDrink]

thanks, matt. we enjoy making the vids. glad there are a few people who enjoy watching. 😉

[@tdolan500]

Rex Gratz on 6ft Rex

[@Ryanta37]

this was two months ago?! 30k now jesus

[@shugaroony]

They'll be overtaking Ralfy soon, for shame fella's! :D

[@friction6606]

Laphroaig was actually one of the first whiskys I ever enjoyed and it was soo overwhelmingly flavourfull and kinda awesome. Although I like Glenfiddich way more.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Impressive to appreciate Laphroaig that fast. well done!

[@HIMcules2112]

morning Gents! I'm here because modern rouge and have watched almost every episode (in reverse for some reason) and can't get enough. i am a mooch in training and have always loved all Whiskey (except Bourbon) but my heart is in the Highlands. love the butterscotch notes best but also really like heavy smoke as well. i need an affordable happy medium. please help. and more dad jokes as well. thanks!

[@WhiskeyVault]

Oh man. Watching in reverse, you got to watch Rex go DOWN in whisky moochitude! It must have been wonderful..... Affordable happy medium, is we just discovered that Highland Park dropped the price on their 12 to around $30. Damn!

[@HIMcules2112]

Whiskey Vault that's incredible. i actually have never tasted Highland Park but love it's friendly sibling, the Macallan 12. it's on sir, Highland Park is next. Thank you! you are a scholar and a gentleman!

[@StillIt]

Also big congrats on the 6K! . . . Now 6.4K. GO TEAM!

[@FightStealDrink]

Thanks for continuing to show up! I like your channel by the way. Interesting stuff. Subbed.

[@StillIt]

Rex easy to turn up for sweet content dude! Thanks man! Perhaps one day I can send something for you to mooch.

[@WhiskeyVault]

I just subbed as well!

[@StillIt]

Wow thanks guys! Was not expecting that! haha

[@MortenPejterRoitmann]

Just tried the Oban distillers edition 1999 and it's instantly my favorite. Complex and interesting. Advise, get it all ;-)

[@labandablancosyazules]

there is a lot of difference between the first videoa and the new ones, i do like to see it as progress, really enjoy watching you guys!! looking forward to the live episodeee

[@WhiskeyVault]

thanks Jorge! glad you're along for the ride.

[@OpalholicsAnonymous]

You should see them now ;p

[@MarcoDossena]

I discovered your channel yesterday and I'm already half through the videos....I may have too much time on my hands but you're a damn fine duo! Any possibility for a NIkka Pure Malt Black review? It's by far my favourite.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Yes, that is a damn fine whisky. I'll get it on the list. Thanks for watching!

[@ryanz76]

you mentioned 6k subscribers... just looked and you have 23k now...damn. that's awesome. love the reviews.

[@budthecyborg4575]

You mention 23K Subs, it's 172K now. This channel will hit 500K in 2019.

[@MattD86]

350K now! Lol

[@RobynHood1979]

Love the channel so much! I have only recently started getting deeper into the world of whisky, and the Whisk(e)y Vault is definitely contributing to my education. ♡

[@sklodowska226]

I absolutely love Oban 14 and i also like Highland Park 12, any suggestions to tip-toe a bit further down the line? Cheers! Great channel!

[@gamingmarcus]

Yeah I'm basically at the same point right now. I was looking to get Jura Superstition, Bruichladdich or Bunnahabhain because they seemed like suitable intermediates judging by the reviews.

[@vedicapproach8105]

Check out the Caol Ila 12! 😊

[@vedicapproach8105]

That is, if your tip toeing toward Islay 😉

[@TLLConline]

I was out with friends last night for Taco Tuesday at a local watering hole. Not a great Scotch selection but they did have Oban 14. It's an amazing paring with spicy street tacos. I got a lot of honey and caramel up front with a slight smoke and peat finish.

[@WhiskeyVault]

OH man, that sounds so good.

[@TLLConline]

Whiskey Vault DO IT!

[@thecivilsavage2695]

hello Rex and Daniel. I recently turned 21 in June, and I have to say whisky (specifically scotch) has probably been the most enjoyable alcoholic beverage for me so far. As a result I've been watching your channel fairly regularly to learn as much as I can and find new whiskies to try. I've tried a couple single malts, mostly speysides, and I recently purchased some Money shoulder after watching your video about it. I read somewhere online (so you know it has to be true) that monkey shoulder is a blend of Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Kininvie. I have no idea how true this is since I couldn't find anything about it on the monkey shoulder website, but I have tried Glenfiddich 12, I watched your video on the Balvenie double wood, but I haven't heard much on Kininvie and I was wondering if y'all would do a review on it.

[@WhiskeyVault]

That's what I heard as well! I've only been able to try Kininvie once because most of it's whisky goes to blends. When they release a single malt, it's usually over $100. I'll see what we can find.

[@onemon22]

OMG I have been to Oban in Scotland, and it was when the tide was low. Its funny to see boats in a harbor with no water to float in.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Yeah, I've seen a similar thing in Nova Scotia in the Bay of Fundy. The hightest tides in the world. A difference of 56ft between low and high tide. Incredible.

[@gustavjansson6499]

Would you guys recomend this whisky as a classic go to scotch in once collection?

[@ramflow8466]

Drinking a glass now. Hands down my favorite scotch of all time.

[@roomfm6152]

Same

[@smashexentertainment676]

Just so happened got myself a bottle today. Gonna be trying for the first time. Fingers crossed :D

[@tstewart9]

Love the channel guys! One of my new favorite bourbons has got to be Four Roses Single Barrel. Not sure if you guys have had it yet, but if not give it a try. Cheers!

[@WhiskeyVault]

We do! We'll do it officially sometime.

[@lukey2113]

I've been after a good Whisky which had elements of the sea in it's taste profile, apart from Oban would you recommend any others?

[@WhiskeyVault]

Talisker! and bunnahabhain 12

[@charlieghague]

Old Pulteney!

[@QueenHibiscus]

I just picked up a bottle of Talisker Storm and I love it. It has peat, brine and a bit of honey. Best part is the $30 price range (at least in my area.)

[@charlieghague]

Jake&Rachel $30?! Do you live in the distillery? Send me a case at that price, please!

[@rockdocpalmcoast4189]

I love peated Scotches so I was looking forward to this Scotch. While I was disappointed with the peat content, it was still a fine Scotch. I bought a bottle of Port Charlotte Heavily Peated Scotch right after the Oban. Had to get my fix.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Yeah, this is not a peaty one. Go for Ledaig just over the water. And I love that Heavily Peated. So good.

[@rockdocpalmcoast4189]

Whiskey Vault I've got a bottle of Ledaig, Laphroaig 10, Lagavulin 16 in my personal collection. I have about 39 bottles of single malt Scotches.

[@rockdocpalmcoast4189]

Your collection far exceeds what I have.

[@PreppedScots]

Been to Oban umpteen times and pass through a lot to go to the Hebrides, yet to try the malt unfortunately

[@Twest91x]

Oban 14 is liquid gold! Looks like I'm going to be getting a bottle tonight.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Me too.

[@Redneckwild]

Got my first bottle of Oban 14 today. I did enjoy the Whisky. Floral to me, still think I enjoy the Glenlevett better.

[@williechiu3701]

Thanks for talking about Oban 14! Interesting fact... the distillery is 208 steps from the sea

[@WhiskeyVault]

208 Daniel steps or 208 Rex steps?

[@williechiu3701]

Whiskey Vault depends on how many drams of Oban 14 each one of you had

[@scotchnpipes5960]

Love the history lesson "behind the whisky"!

[@WhiskeyVault]

Thank you! I dig the Dunhill Nightcap ;-)

[@trinityzaku]

Now I know ya'll quite a few times now have said that once you go to Laphroaig it just kind of demolishes you tasting for awhile. My question though is comparing Laphroaig 10 and Ardbeg 10 which of them is more of the one that will kick you while your down? My questioning on this is because I bought Ardbeg 10 I'm gonna say it was 2 weeks back but it may have been a full month even, but when I finally got around to having some it wasn't like someone tried to kick my teeth in or anything it was just kind of nice, medicinal and tar, but nice as I kept sipping on it. I had expected it to be far more aggressive than it was after having my neighbor tell me "Oh your still just getting into whisk(e)y if you want to try something harsh I'll bring you some Laphroaig or Lagavulin." and proceeding with that Ardbeg was to harsh for him.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Honestly, I think Ardbeg 10 is more heavy for lack of a better term. It's not that it's more aggressive. In my head I categorize Ardbeg as "heavy" and Laphroaig as "light" with lots of similar flavor components otherwise. sort of like the difference between white and red wine. It's a subtle thing. But they're both amazing.

[@trinityzaku]

Hmm I am really curious to try Laphroaig then and see what I get out of it. Side note poured some Dewar's White Label I guess maybe an hour ago but I hadn't sipped on it for about 30 min because I am reading a book this same neighbor is letting me borrow. Out of nowhere and I mean this because it had been no joke at least 30 min there was cinnamon. I don't even know if it was a residual flavor or it was just a thought from the smell of it sitting next to me but on taking another sip sure enough I got cinnamon out of it. Not a hot cinnamon like big red or fireballs but like cinnamon roll.

[@jonathansouthwood3767]

You guys should believe more in yourselves! Particularly Rex, ;) you guys do a great job with these videos. Bro-mance for sure! Question, which is the best Laphroaig for each of you?

[@WhiskeyVault]

Lore. No question.

[@tcalvin3226]

Whiskey Vault would love to Lore reviewed. I am on the hunt to find it locally.

[@mastermattk]

Could you compare Oban 14 with Glenlevit 18? Great vid. I like Johnnie Walker Blue Lable but Glenlevit 18 is cheaper. I'm starting to like Oban 14 because of the price.

[@bestofdragoncon]

I’ve heard Daniel and other reviewers say that there was a minty note on the Lagavulin 16, but I never got that in any of my tastings. I just got a bottle of Oban 14 and I got slapped in the face with the attempt to cover up a cigarette with mint gum. The smoke is subtle and the mint is way more forward that any other whisky I’ve tried. I know taste is subjective, but all the Oban reviews didn’t say anything a minty tasting note. This was even more confusing because I was getting tropical fruits, flowers and honey on the nose. The taste was so far from the nose, it seems strange that they can exist in the same bottle. Good lord, I love the adventure of discovery that is Whiskey tasting.

[@koinutachi]

It reminds me so much to those honey, savory notes that Old Pulteney brings to the table in the majority of its expressions. The brine is more prominent in Oban 14 though. I feel Oban 14 has been basically matured in ex-bourbon casks, I am a bit curious about how a sherry maturation would interact with this malt.

[@williechiu3701]

Love your professional opinion about this: would you make a cocktail using Oban 14? If so, what would it be? How do you feel about a Rob Roy?

[@Daguitarman1129]

Like nick offerman, i am a huuuge oban and lagavulin fan. I find oban to be an isla without the smoke because it has the seaweed and a bit of smoke that you mentioned

[@WhiskeyVault]

I completely agree. It's a halfway between the Highlands and Islay. Such a damn fine whisky.

[@justanotherparatrooper7098]

I wish i could try all the whiskeys you have reviewed.

[@JimmyLeg]

Go ahead. Try 'em.

[@bagehi]

One of my favorites! My wife swears she gets sugar cookies. It has so much in it.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Dang. now i need to go back and look for sugar cookies.

[@Dafoodmaster]

Jake & Rachel's toast is the best one i've heard so far

[@the-chillian]

I don't quite get the "would have been like" part. Unless poor Kevin has no decent whisky bars in his world. I had a glass of Oban 14 just last weekend. The smoke was definitely there, but just a hint. Overall, much like a light Islay. This was after a gourmet mac & cheese topped with steak and accompanied by a dark beer.

[@Wondering_Ghoul]

Have you reviewed Laphroaig Lore? Been eyeballing it.

[@WhiskeyVault]

soon, we hope.

[@christianjeffress5312]

I really like Oban 14 when smoking an English tobacco in my pipe, great mix.

[@graemeo3440]

Try it with a montecristo petit edmundo cigar.

[@loganjeffry9358]

Three years later but I’m still adding that pairing to the list. Thank you sir!

[@christianjeffress5312]

Logan Jeffry 😁👍

[@foolishhim]

Love this! brings back memories of my best mate and i at my wedding smashing back 2 of these bottles !! #goodtimes

[@WhiskeyVault]

hell yes.

[@foolishhim]

Whiskey Vault the wife wasn't happy about that, but with that much whisky my mate and I were having a great time

[@bradleymorgan8223]

My sister gave me a bottle of this for christmas, i am very pleased!

[@JasonFisk]

To-day, being my 40th, I bought myself a bottle of Johnnie Walker Double Black (I actually don't need a excuse like a birthday to by whisky). Any who, I like this Double Black and was wondering if you Giuseppe could review the Johnnie Walk Blue as I just added it to my list of Whisk(e)ies to buy. Have a great day.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Well happy damn birthday! No more whisky excuses :-) I'll have to get us a Blue bottle. Once we do, we'll review it!

[@NickGibbsmusic]

Chicken and corn chowder. Oban 14 to follow. Trust me. It works a dream. 😂

[@DreamTheater701]

Whats your opinion on Willett pot still reserve?

[@WhiskeyVault]

I love it. One of my preferred bourbons.

[@DreamTheater701]

trying to track down a 1.75L Bottle thats not overpriced

[@Gateau]

Have you guys been to Scotland, Ireland, or Kentucky? If yes, what distilleries did you visit? If no, what distilleries would you visit?

[@WhiskeyVault]

I lived in Scotland for a short bit. Never got to see Ireland, and I've been all over Kentucky. But this was all prior to my whisky life. I plan on returning.

[@TwoFootGiant]

Do the Lismore, please guys. I just picked up a bottle. I'm new to trying to TASTE whiskey. AND I'm a texture water to begin with. I need to see if I'm tasting anything at all close to what's there

[@bitcrafter]

I hope you guys have learned in the meantime that it goes Diageo, Pernod Ricard...after Pernod purchased the old number 2, Allied Domecq. ;-)

[@rockdocpalmcoast4189]

I had this on Wednesday. I could hardly taste any peat. Salt water....yes. Damn good Scotch though.

[@WhiskeyVault]

yes. It's awesome. And mild as far as peat goes if you're used to Islay or Island whisky.

[@ordeplarrac28]

i love Oban after a nice Chicken Marsala! its true changes so much depending on food!

[@sanzask]

PRAISE THE WISK(E)Y GODS! I'm finally up to date with the episodes. ever since i started watching a few months ago every time i go to costco (every week) i end up in the wisky section, i usually never buy anything because im not much of a drinker until a few days ago when i decided it was time for my first bottle, so i proceed to spend 40 minutes of inner battle trying to decide wich bottle should i buy, on one hand i know im entry level and i should buy an easy one on the other hand there are bottles of Glenfiddick 12 there, and how awesome would it be ti say my first was a Glenfiddick, after 30 min i decided for the Glenfiddick as im approaching to take the bottle i notice another realy cool looking bottle, it attracted me, Cardhu 12, i know nothing about this bottle but that the bottle is cool and there is only one remaining so i do the obvious and take it. on my way home im happy with my purchase, maybe i don't know anything about this bottle but if i don't like it now maybe later i can come back to it, anyways it was a cool story...it wasn't meant to be, after mere 10 steps after i get out of my car i feel how the bottle slides off of the box and then, just like my heart, it broke... i have only the cork to remember that bottle. it would ease my heart if you could drink some because i know i will never find that bottle again .

[@WhiskeyVault]

Holy cow man. This is a heartbreaking story. I feel for you. Cardhu was the perfect gateway scotch for you. And you should be able to find it again. It's really well distributed.

[@FightStealDrink]

A brutal turn of events. That'll keep me up tonight.

[@mikyM82]

Can I suggest a crazy tasting experiment - chilled JD Tennessee Honey followed by the Oban 14. Wonder how that will be.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Ouch. I'd have to actually drink Tennessee Honey :-)

[@gustavjansson6499]

Which one of these two is the more smokier would you say, Oban 14 or Highland Park 12

[@WhiskeyVault]

Highland park

[@gustavjansson6499]

@@WhiskeyVault The 12 or the 18? I have tried them both, and oh man do I love them dearly, since i live up in sweden in the north the 18 costs around 125 us dollar for me if you gonna recalculate

[@burleymullins8776]

It's true. Drinking whiskey, mead, and stout beer is required with a name like "Burley". I'm pretty sure it's legally binding.

[@WhiskeyVault]

No question

[@1964TP]

I would hate for you to go back serious. I do think a suit coat a style day every now and then would be nice. You know whisky is about class. (It was hard to say that with a straight face - but one dressed up episode would be great).

[@gerrybalos1272]

Just Made a Hendricks gin martini in a scotch washed glass. DEEEEELICIOUS!

[@joshb-livin9792]

a few weeks, a break up, a move, a job lost, and no time to watch whisk(e)y videos later... and all i have to show for it is a bottle of Shieldaig that for the life of me seems like it only has a half note of caramel before falling flat.... is there a such thing as a reverse reccomendation? because thats what i give Shieldaig.

[@WhiskeyVault]

Damn, what a month you've had. Unfortunately, Shieldaig is a bit too pretty and simple for me as well. after a month like that, you need something that either soothes the savage beast, or picks a fight with you. Dalmore 12 or Ardbeg 10

[@danielperotti7886]

burnt martinis are made with scotch wash glass. One of my go to drinks if not drinking whisky.

[@FightStealDrink]

why have i not heard of this?? i now have a quest for the weekend.

[@danielperotti7886]

You have a quest, and a hobbit. Now all you need is a ring!

[@FightStealDrink]

Plot twist. I'm the Dark Lord.

[@danielperotti7886]

Are you hosting the Mordor fun run this year?

[@WhiskeyVault]

This sounds amazing.

[@dumluk1984]

Whew, finally caught up with all these "educational" videos. Thanks guys, though my bank account is suffering because of it.

[@WhiskeyVault]

No apologies. We suffer right along with you.

[@novak4life]

Where is the best place to drink whisky in Austin?

[@WhiskeyVault]

So many good ones! Blackheart, if you don't mind hipsters. Peche has whisky and amazing food. Roosevelt room is killer. Fado is awesome until they change locations. And headed way out of town towards Hamilton Pool is is a kickass bar called Proof and Cooper

[@novak4life]

Will definitely visit those bars during my upcoming trip to Austin. Thanks for the suggestions! Awesome channel btw!

[@samuelcast1]

can you guys do the oban 18????

[@WhiskeyVault]

I'll add it in!

[@nicholasbucci1159]

The best whisky ever made

[@kkmaitra1]

Please do a review of JW Gold Label and Singleton Signature.

[@WhiskeyVault]

I just got the Singleton yesterday. We'll add it to the list! And gold as well :-)

[@kkmaitra1]

That is amazing. Looking forward to you guys reviewing Singleton and Gold.

[@SwingScott]

Glad I found you guys :)

[@WhiskeyVault]

We are too

[@SwingScott]

I've been bastardizing my Whiskey with vermouth my whole "drinking career", as Manhattans are a family favourite. The last few years however, I've truly learned to appreciate whiskey all on its own. Looking forward to learning more about it from you guys :) Keep it up!

[@WhiskeyVault]

Manhattan's are kickass, but not the final destination :-)